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FLORIST

A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR TBE TRADE.

VOLUME XIII. •

CHICAGO:
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

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The American Florist.

X^OLUIWIE x:iii.

August 7. 1897 to July 30, 1898.

Illustrations are indicated by an *

Abyaslnlan banana 1470

"Acalypha Sanderii 12S3

Adiantum cuneatum 479, %7

•Advertisement, a good 1198

Aeromotor windmill 219,259

At:aln8t government competition 181

662

Alkalies as plant food 495

Allentown. Pa 706

Alliance, O .t07

Altoona. Pa 1187.1418

American crown azaleas, rhododen-
drons and kalmtas 495

AmpelopslH Veltchlt, hardiness of lUS

"Anemones. VM2

*An old school florist t^ii)

Annapolis, Md iiiti

* Anthracnose of ficus leaves 1287

"Antlrrhlnuoi majus lU'.i

Aphides, killing by vaporising tobacco 1.SI8

Aphides, new remedy for W.y.t

Aphis :>i:i

Aphis and hotbeds 482

Aquatic flowers at Providence 140

• Aq uatlos at Hum boldt Park, Chicago 283.
235.

Aquatics, ponds and lakes for 1196

"Arnold Arboretum 36

Asparagus, a new 1181

Asparavtus plumosus nanus 517

AsparatjuB Sprengerl! 470, 1107

Aster, beat early 5J9

Aster worm, the 123

Aster, Victoria 92U

Asters and California violets 1457

Azaleas 503

—Care of 708

—'Carl Euke 1101

—'Fielders White 1169

—Summer treatment of 1181

B

Baltimore. 9, 203. 288, 316. 338. 415. 441, 494,
543 762 873 972. 1U74. 1288, 1392, 1401. 1431.
1457, 1482, 1512.

Bangor. Me 508

Bargain counter, florists' 1339. 13i«i

•Barr, Peter 1504

♦Battles and his boys 52(.i

Bedding plants 999.1163 1239

Beetles 934

^Begonia coronata 914

•Begonia Glolrede Sceaux 1479

•Begonia Glolre de Lorraine .491, 541 559

Begonia notes , 1169

* Begonias, some useful 586

Bermuda Illy disease 404

Berlin 1510

Bloomlngton. lil 769. S.S7. 14S2

Boston. 7. OS. -■■-' I'l-' r.'.. MM ]':]. i-^i.-jni

221, 241, 2ti:;. .'-'. .H'l ■., .. i- ;.,j I'.tO,
530, 5til. fj'.H '.' , ■ . ■; S18.

853.884. '.tl.. .<W .<:■. jn...-. >:u,. i, m, ii?l,
1199,1228, 1J..J. i-.^o. 1..,!., J.r4-i, i.j..J, 1400,
1428. 1456. U82. 15U9. 1538.

♦Bradley. P.. greenhouses of 1199

Brocton. Mass 528

•Brooke. A L 1436

'Buettners Park Ut.lkre lU 71

Bumun.t; ii; r-:; h;.', i-,it .'(i:;, ■•i ■'r,i;.286.
Hl^. .;:.,-, .^-. i:;ii. 1.1. i-i ..::?. 594,

_. _ -- _ 161

Keeping bulbs during winter 477

-*Mdlle. Berat 58".)

—Nomenclature 13*5, 1373, 1401

—Outlook for 1173

—Secretaire Chabanne 684

—Some new American 941

—•Some new ... 6.2

Canadian Horticultural Association 719

829.

Catalogues, how to keep 1261

Carnations. 527. 558. 590. 752.898.910. 997

1069 1103.1137 1164.1197 1227 1256. 131 i.

1.340, 1369, 1399, 1426. 1453 1478 1505 1532

Carnations— *Alaska 686

-•Argyle 433

—At Chicago 882

-At the Chicago shew

—Bellerophon's experience with . ...
—Bon Ton 787*816

— Bugs on blooms 819

— Rurstlng calyxes 627

—California grown 155j

— Destroying Uee on 177

-Deterioration of v-irletles 589, 182

—'Evelina 685

-Experiments In culture. ;1216

—•Fairy ring fungus .12.56

-Going to sleep ..509

—Glold Pearl 445

—Harrison's White not Puritan 835

-•House of Jubilee 849

—•House of Mayor Plngree 1165

— *Houseof Mrs. McBurney 815

—Kennlcott's mongrel 857

—More about 487

—Mulching 257

—New 752

-Newer, the . 590

—Nitrate of soda for 30

-Note8.28. 117. 177. 198, 238, 304. 488.621.652,

682,716,749,857,916.

—Notes on new 509, 715

—Pest, another 1190

—'Psyche and Painted Lady.... 6i3

— Red spider on 446

—Rooted cuttings 734

-Rust 580 639

—Sleepy He en Keller 819

—Snails In houses 198

—Some Flatbush. N. Y.. growera 218

—•Some Long Island carnatlonlsts 560

-Split calyx 819

—Stem rot 348

—Under glass 458

-Why some fall it61

—Wood ashes for 819

Carnation Society, American. 2. 77. 258,

•591, tS2.655. mi. 703, 752 88*, 1229, 1385,
1511.

\m

23. 1.-4L

Bulbs, American ^own 737

•Bulb growing In state of Washing-
ton 1103. 1365.

Bulbs In North Carolina 771, 1,518

Bulbs, relative merits of , 1420

Building and heating 3t;2

Burpee's new warehouse .l.;2ti

Business situation compared to I89t> . 617
BInghamton, N. Y 707

c

Caladluras 700

•Caladlums, faticy leived KiS

Caranthes 7i7

Callas .518

Cedar benches, red. ,

Cement, Roman 7u8

Cement tiles for benches 1186

Cement walks 678

Cemetery lots. I'lantlng 1157

*CerclBcanaflor-"N r:rn

Chestnut IiMi: . .ir , ,, -

Chicago. 8,:;'.' 1 . i ■ ■ > i . !■ .■ i

2:4, 2Vi.2*y-l :-. .iu, ..in, .-... in,. \ .-, u.\.

492,5;ii. 56i..v.n; iY^t;. i-^u.iw.i, 7:i-,>. r.vy. h..'i,

856.886. 918. 9.50. 99iM0n, 1107,1140,1172
1200, 1228, 1259. 1238. 1316 i:j44, 1374 1402,
1428, 1456,1481.1509.1538.

Chicago bowlers, trip to St. Louis 492

•Chicago florists at Vaughan's 163

•Chicago florists' outing 1534

Chicago growers, among. 611, 705. 1166. 12Sii

•Christmas plants In New York 557

Christmas trade, the .%3, 611

Chrysantbtmums

— Best twenty-Hve varieties 326, 535

-Coming exhibitions 240, 258. 282,302

-•Committee, Boston. 592

— Commitiee. Chicago 5.56

— Commtltee, Cincinnati 554

—Committee. New York 592

—Committee, Philadelphia... . 565

- -Committees, work of 328, 387, 408. 426 530,
555.

-Duties of committees

-Evidently a misunderstanding

-Forcast tor 1.^98 485

- Fourth report on 1345

- PYee flowering 265, 303

-Fungus 535

-tiraf ilog 1201

-Growing exhlblton plants 650

-in low houses 722

-Judging seedlings 259

-'Modesto, grown In Englacd 995

-"Modesto, outdoor grown 426

-*Mrs. A. *'\ WlenoJd 952

-•Mrs. C H Pierce 459

-•NewWm H. < hadwlck 427

-Notes. 282 303, 327. 387. 401, 426, 1105, ]2&tj.
1318. i;Ji3. 1426, 1477. 1536

-Petals turning brown 5)6

-Popularity of. 921

Cyprlpedlums

— 'Bellatum album t;22

—•And asparagus, vase of 1132

—•Edwin Lonsdale 621

—Falling to bloom 642

—•Garrett A Hobart 932

— 'Winiam McKlnJey 96;i

Dahlias— *CactU8 S46

—For florists 687

-Hints on prize Hats llOS

-Notes. 261, 285, 653, 751, 958. 983

-•Propagation of.

— Review of C- disseminated in 1 97.. 460.

—Society of America 77,200,218.240

253, 270.282,302,401.

—Starting specimens 618

— Stolleryon culture 301

-Sub-irrigation 881

—Vlvland-Morel, color of 402

— Waban conservatories 302

Chrysanthemum shows.

— Andover, Mass 348

-•Boston 325.3.35

—Chicago •328, 334, 385, '406, ^431

—Cleveland 385

— Hagerstown . Md 370

—Hartford. Conn 892

-Indianapolis 307, *330

-Kansas City. Mo 333

-Louisville. Ky 387

—Massachusetts Horticultural Society 306

Montreal -84

•Morrlstown, N. J 332

New Bedford, Maes 380. '432

♦New York 377, 409

—Omaha 387 '408

-Parkersburg. W. Va 370

-Phlladelpiila 336 •378,386

-Port Chester, N. Y 331

-Poughkeepsle. N. Y 384

-Springfield, Mass ..378

-St. Louis 328. *m, 379

-Syracuse, N. Y 381

•Toronto 382, 405

-Worcester. Mass 333,387

Cincinnati. 14 '" ■■■ ■

Showsforl897 576

-Specializing In , 535

Dahlia Society. American 182

•Daisy, giant white , 1452

•Daisy, yellow 1167

Davalllas 105

Dayton , 0 152, 438, 1556

Decorating 1206

•Decorations, crepe paper 992. 1067

•Decorated bicycle 200 238

Delaware. 0 664

Dendroblums— Culture of .' 1395

— * For florists i225

— •Nobllefor Christmas 620

Denmark, passing events in 1402

Denver 432, 467, 540, 759. 918

Departure, a laudable 1517

Desirable flowering plants 746

Des Moines, la 214,508.571

Detroit 7ii2, 836, 1071, 1401, 1520

•Digitalis purpurea 1424

Diseases ot variegated plants 1106

Distribution of color 3

•Donaghue, A *. "139

DracEenas ' 79^

•Draciena, blemish on leaves.!.! !!."." 1227

all I

654

'I leiuatts tndlviaa

■< k'lnatls panlcuLta 1314

> i.niatls panlculata. propagation of 1373

' leveland. 16, IW, 164. 204. 233. 242 264, 289.

318, 3ti2. 418. 443. 511, 528. 569. 636. 668, 690.

735 807. 8?5, 858. 901. 938. 970. 1128. Il74,

1220. 1213, 1275. .1362, 1380, 1440, 1489.

Cleveland Florists' Club resolutions.. 806

•Cluster bunches 1065

Cudonopsis clemattdea 1477

Ccelogyne criatata 1133

Coles trip east 1074

Columbus, O 112, 542

(Connecticut pomologlcal society .... 1324

Conservatory notes 728

Consigning cut flowers 981

Corryvllle. 0 27S

Council Blufifa, la 53, 170.448

C redlt conditions on Invoice 90*9

Crotons 621, •1067

Crolons and acalyphas 719

Cummlngsvllle. O 250

Cyclamens 877

Cyclamen bulbs, treatment of 1358

•Cyprlpedlvm bellatum 77, 101

•Cyprlpedlum Charlesworthll 429

Dutch horticulturists, the.!

•Dutch nurseries 717

Duty on spoiled bulbs ...'."."549.609

Easter, date of ^45

Easter Incident, an 'll42

Easter perspective, an 981

Easter trade, the 1099 1137

Bel-worms again 536' 1483

ElmlraHortlculturalSoclety... . 760

•ttlson, Louis C 137X

English funeral work 5i«

Erie. Pa "58.802

Establishment of public parks.. 354

Evan8cup,the "l4fi4

Exeter, N.H 1473

•Exacum afflne !!U04

Facts for flower buyers 372

*''.'S?*^yJ*®^**'^K ^^ Washington Park.' 303,
oOo. 307.

•Farfuglummaculatum 625

B aulty eaves and gutters 1501

tern growers, points overlooked by.. 652

Fern notes 1.57. 580, 807. 833, 869. 1167

Ferns, useful 199

Ferneries, florists' 751;

Fertilizer cartridges * 1373

Fertilization of cucumbers "1551

Fertilizers, experiments with chemical

FertI Izers required, chemical analysis

to show 2345

Flcus, propagating '.'.'.'.'.'.'. 603

Filling benches 1454,'l492

Fire Insurance, florists' mutual... 128. 141.
200. 245, 284. 411. 4ti3, 499, 514. 638. 1048, 1229

Flea-Ilke thrip 179

Floilsts and flower shows .'.1101*1166

Florists' Hall Association 77.838

•Flower festival dlsplav 749

Flower festival premium lists ' 714

Flower seed growing In America 982

Blower show advertising 304

Flower ahowH. Boston viewpoint..

Kort Wayne, Ind

Frame satfli lifter

Franklin. I'a

Free neeil dlntilbutlon.
Freesia bulbs for la'JS .

•Freeslasln pota

Fuchsias

Fuchsia photOKraphs. .
•Fuchsia Charmlnx —

*Fuch8la Gracleux

Fumigate, when to

:m

„ . tiS) -'»'

•Geraniums ^^

—•At Cottane Gardens I'r 1

—Diseased »'.i-

— For Memorial Day lla-

— Good 'iW

-Mara '75, IWl

-Only an old ,<: j

Genistas, how to Krow 11*

•Gerninn llural deslRns a-o

•Qemiantown and the Neck 818

Germantown, l*a oSi

GliBB, butted or lapped ^911

Glass, price of

0221 Lancaster, I'a 418

. %M\\ *LandHCape, winter mO

, iliri Lawn TuowlDiis 1Z'I8

.l':it; Leaky KBs damages stock *;is

. 7W I Leaky roof, a ...I4H;t

. 8iril 'Leea RtBhrsiana

. T4ti Leguminous root tubercles

. fxH" Leno.x. Mass

Leominster. Mass

H24 Lily disease, the 882

12ri7 Lily disease symposium 10ti8

.1218 Lily experleTice symposium 1201)

Lilies, forcing. , 11)84

LtUum UarrlsM

-Bulbs grown a second year 2(>7. 305

Disease, the 1464

.409,825 !)24

iring .

.1195

IS

Gloxinia

Gloxinias, white

Government greenhoueea closed to

visitors

Government seed shop —

Grand Rapid*. Mich. 4oD, 4t)8, 613, liSi),

843, '.i-i;, liir:!. i-'s'.i.

Grass, objectionable ..-■ ^

Greenhouse pests

•Greenhouse, plan of

Greenhouse wall, material for..
Grubs In soil

.... 7b7

.1430

i"i;i

Hard nuts to crack

Hall notes

Hamburg Exposition, the.- mi. n ' -."

—•Floral arrangements at "^ ' >■■

Harris, W. K , birthday of. -l

Harrlsburg. Pa r«i >iM inl.. l.'l-.

Harry visits Omaha ..._.. •>11

Hartford, Conn ..- IgU^.H^b

Heating 143, loi

—Amount of radiation

Held in check liSO

I.lUum longitlorum for Baster (194

Lily ufthe valley, culture of 749

Lily of the valley Industry, the. ..•402, 523

I,lly of the valley In Oregon - 4C3

•Lily of the valley Hold at Astoria. L.l. 404

London BM) 1402

Los Angeles. Cal. 544. 608, 699, 809, 842,

aOS, 911 976. 1149. 1369. 1384.
Louisville. K» , 112, 170, 214, ;i52. 798, 818.

1008, 1401, 1466,
Lynn, Mass 753

M

Madlfon.N..! 4oI, 12T4, 1529

•Maine design, battleship 1135

Mansfleld. 0 448. 974

•Maplewood Cut Flower Co.. estau-

Marketlogcul flowers 926

Massachusetts Horticultural Society

60, i:b

May's reception room 653

•Muscarl botryoldes album 1197

Mealy bug 179

Melons and cucumbers In adjoining

fields 860

Michigan nur?ery law 861

— -■ 1 120

-Arrangement of benches and piping Soy : Mound CI .
Asphaltum on pipes 384; Mt. Klsco. N, Y,

363. ,626. 688. 797. 841. 93.'

11192. 1147. 1181,120:), 1244, 1289. 133,f. 1441

Monmouth C i Horticultural Society 1042

More about blue marguerite 717

Morris. Ills 769

1173 ; Montreal - 163, 370. 413, 003, 673, 727

Moss bank on greenhouse wall 624

. Mo

—Changing hot water to stea

—Coal oil as fuel i«™

-Dwelling from greenhouse 13ol

-Fuel 582

—Grate bars 440

—Grates and fuel 614

.-Notes 285.414,531.583.602

-Piping 643,1276

—Queries 992

-Steam and hot water 1011, HlVi. '1141,

•1171. *12;iO. I31S.

-Valves, a word about 1188

Hell>ful reminders 578. B44, 677. 686, 739.
774 ,sll )-3'.l, ,s7l.»yl, 968,1139, 1179. 1207,
13..7, 12UT, i:au, 13."A 1370, 1435, 1495. 1517.

Herbaceous perennials hardy 993

Herbaceous perennials for borders. . 831

Herbaceous plants, a border of 8.')3

Herbaceous plants, hardy 1463, 1531

Herbaceous plant notes 105, 118. 108, 306,

525. 611. 1.;>4. lltKi. 1233, 1313. 1369, 1425,
Helke's healthy Huntsvllle house... 1324

Helena, Mont ■ 1420

•Hollyhocks, fungus diseases of 1342

Horticulture In Holland 659

Horticultural Society of Chicago.... 640

House for mixed seed 32

Hotbeds steam heated 1180

Hydrangeas after flowering 14.«

Impressions of the east by a western

■ florist .......... 427

Impressions of theeast by Geo. Stol-

lery 685

Indianapolis 1.84. 224, 276, 503, 539, 601. 672.
701. 732 763. 811. 939. 1086. 1213, 1354, 1438,
14ls), 132.S.

•Indianapolis Florists Club o

Indiana State Florists annual meet-
ing 636

•Interview with Wm, P. Craig .... 786

•Iris Kiempterl 1476, 1477

Ivy leaves 130

Jackson. Mich 451

Jacksonville. Ill 154

Jadoo-About 919

— F.obt Craig's experience 919

— W. K, Harris' experience "^"

— E, G HlU's experience

—And peat moss — , 1045

— Plantfoodln 1109

-Prof. Cowell's experience

— W. H Taplln's experience

Japanese Illy bulbs

Japanese maples

Jersey Items 666.1148

Johnstown Pa °°

•Kanst, Fred.

Kansas city. Mo 230,266.770,1269

Keep wide awake^. 612

Mushroom growing at Kennett Square 757
Mushroom growing, profltable.

Mushrooms, how to grow

Mushroom spawn, a new

1219. 1247, 1'296. 1332, 1353

New and rare plants 1157, 1284

New Castle, Ind

Omaha. Neb , 14. irS. 194. 228. 274. 407. 410.

438. 695. 773. 810, 873, 1193, 1246, 1262, 1403.

1496 1517. 1545.

•Omaha, outlook at.. 1254

•Omaha, the convention city 153*1

Omaha, trade exhlbltlonat 1511

On to ( imaha 1539

Onions 48;)

Orange. N. J 502, 1240

orchids- Collecting and culture 2:)8

—Culture of 521

—Displays at Philadelphia 5.'')5

— ForflorlBts 260.996. 'UOS

—Famous Chicago collection, a 1289

—Successful culture 456

— •CBttleyaTrlanl»,LlllanAme8Cha^

-Propagation of 1132

-•Use of In trance 880

Orders, acceptance of 35

Ornamental bedding 913, "JIG, *994, •1072,

•llOa. -ins '1314, '\M6.
Our telephone 1065

■Palm dlsei

1073

leaf blight 1426

Palm notes l:)8, 906

"Palmenzucht und Palmenflege — 148;)

Pansles. about 654

Pansles, wintering In open borders. . , 19*.)
Paris... -714. 825. -879, 'W£. -1134. J360, 1374

Park at BufTalo . ■ '38

Park and Outdoor Art Association,
934, 1236, 1380, 1408 14:)6.

Park woodlands and plantations 14'23

Park notes 986

Parkersburg, W. Va 431

Partnership 646

Past and future of business 35

Pekln.IU .-... 312

Pelargoniums 1378

Pelargonium leaves, diseased 1315

Peoria. Ill 419

•PetUEla. Mrs, F. Sander 140

Philadelphia spring flower show 1000

Pnlladelphlfl ", :" Hi> I'M, 142, 160, •""

1094, 1126,

976, 1091, 1133,

New Baven. Conn
1190. 1337, l:i47.

New Castle, Ind

New Haven. Conn.
1190 1337. YM~.

New Orleans 60, 670, 890. 1110

Newport ph tograph. the 505

Newport, K. I , 342, 415, 476, 512, 570 574,

706 729, 838. 1416
New York. 4, 39 120. 140, 169, 180, 200, 220.
242, 262, '386, 3C8, 338, 396, 405, 434, 469, 489.
528. 560. 591, 6'25, 637, 717, 760. 787. 816. 849
886. 917, 9i0, 999. 1072. 1104. 1139, 1169, 1198,
1226. 1258, 1287, 1315. 1343, 1371, 1399, 14^7,
1455. 1481, ;508, 1637.

New York Gardeners' Society 8

—* Annual dinner of 179

•Nicholson. William 813

Norfolk. Va 435

Northampton. IMass,. 85, 254, 320, 358,445,

571, 663, 943, 1118. 1552
Notes and comments. 1131. 1166, 1355, 1291,

1314, 1371. 1453, 15C6, 1.551
Nursery stock, government Inspec-
tion of 719

Nurserv stock, legislation on Inspec- -

tlonof 1'396

Nurserymen, American Association

203,333, '.'j:, 'M '- .r< :.ss. 405.461.490,
5:il). 563 ,'i'.',, ; ■ :iS. 751.787,816,

850.861- -■., '' 'I i I 1070, 1105,1139,
1170. ir.i',', r:-', , I • ,' i-'-,.i:u6 1346. 1372,
1399. 1427, lia, UM. latw. 1,139.

Philadelphia holiday markets 565

Philadelphia from a grower's point of

view - 624,696

•Phillips * Sons, Henry 346

Phlox, the dwarf 1238

•Phoerilx. Franklin Kelsey 1408

Phormlums 672

•Phormlum tenax 748

PbyeallB Alkekengl and Franchettl. . . 481

Portchester. N Y 1413

Pittsburg. 7. 40, 83, 124, 143, 158, 183 222-
272. 312, 350. 417. 434. 476: 512, 634.670,
700. 730. 799. 839, 899. 920. 1021. 1122, 1174.
1210. 126J. 1295 1332,1361,1414, 1444. 14l'«,
15C0. 1.324 1553
Piping rose and carnation bouses — 1539

Pant labe 8 1375

Plants under benches 1111

Plant propagation for parks 1488

Plant shipments to Michigan . 904

Plea for commoa plants, a 568

I'lumb, William 488

Poet's troubles, a 442

Politics In Paterson parks *'>iA, 9,33

Polypodlums

' Polypodlum nigrescens

Portland, Me

Potash 708, 719

Poughkeepsle, N. Y 298,900

-('rlmson Rambler "991,1081.1507

— "CrlmBon Rambler, hedge of 2

—Cut worm on 338

-Diseased 403

— D.sflgured foliage 403

-Kverbloomlng climbing 862

-Files In houses :)04

—•Gardenia, the new 1505

—•Gem, the new 1506

-Good without grafting 1208

-Grafted 770, 1142

—Grafted for forcing 1077

—Grafted or root-grown 892

-Grafted on Manettl stock 763, Slii

-Grafting Belle Slebrecht 702

—Grasshoppers on 238

—Growing soil for 915, 1317, VUi. 1484

— How to build houses 830, 1386

— Houses for and best varieties 1511

-Hybrid 1109

— Uybrll Wlchuralana 14:)8. 1.505

— Introducing new (565

-•Jersey Beauty, the new 1507

—•Kftlserln Augusta \'lutorla 847

—Kalserln, origin of 752

— Kalserln and La France 281

-Kalserln for summer blooming 1010

-•Klehm's Gentler, ., 1225

—Manettl cuttings 337

—Manure for 611

— Marechal Nlel 474, 507, 546

—Mildew on 1192

— Millepedes In beds 672

-•Mrs Pierpont Morgan 819

—•.Mrs. Rob't Garrett 655

-New U14

-Notes, 1. 37, 1 17, 137, 197, 217. 237, 267, 628,

(SM, 91.3, 998, 1102, 1135

—Other In Kalserln houf e 643

—Outdoor propagation of 1302

—Peculiar disease 304

-Propagating hardy 281

— Queries answered 1090

—Second i ear treatment of grafted. .1242

—Spring and fall heating of 1185

-•Thalia 9S0

— Thornless 660

— Thrlps on 519

—Transplanting hardy 338

—Treatment of seeds 707

—Trimming out blind wood.,

—Yard culture of

—Ye' low foliage

—Yellow Kambler

•Rust on garden pinks

.. 404

223. 244. 263. 288 310. 3661, 394, 409. 434. 169
l?:i- .-.iS- ,V,ll (',,3.1:1:7,689. 759 193.887.918,

9r,1, 11 si; ll'.'l- 115.3, 1174. 12:)8, 1304,

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•.•<t- I.011I9 Kl.irlsts' Club 6

St I'ani-M. 1111-121,184.204, 272, 435, 473,
541, ,-.7;i, 636 t;71, 731, 840 902,1094,1117,
13;)7, 1403, 1413.

SandU;ky, O 512,1557

San l-ranclsco 92. U3, 202, 234, 266, 311, 339.
408, 595, 6;)5, 673, 691, 872, 976, 1290. 1640

SanJose.Cal 84,697,875

San Jose scale, the 1H«, 1436

Santa Barbara, Cal 905

cjanta Cruz, Cal 640

-atlsfactlon from express companies 679

Nurserymen s commltteeB..

Obituary— Bateman. James 532

—Burnett, James D , 1231

— *Cartledge, Thomas 1264

-Corning. Erastus 130

—Dean, Lily 6;)6

—Edwards, Samuel 765

— •Gane, Henry A 39

—•Grey. William .. 431

-Hamilton. Charles 893

—HUBS. Louis J 1401

— •Krick. Mrs- Josephine 718

— Landreth. Oliver 416

—Lee. Kwal Pahn 628

—Ludlow, Francis L 407

— •Maltre. Relnhard 1164

—•Michel. Henry 682

— O'Callauhan, John 998

— Rupp. Henry 8 667

I crlspum ,

-Valr, Wlllla
•Odonloglossu

•OdontoglOBSums for florists.
•Odontogloesum Prince of Wales..
Old Orchard, Mo.

>01d atone mill at Newport '33

^Omaha exposition, notes on 1335

•Omaha's great exposition 1507

Omaha hotels 15:)y

Precaution against flre 457

Primula— *Good market 714

—Drooping 752

-•Vulgaris 1102

Providence, 8, 62. 292, 311, 439. 447. 565, 606,

701, UIO, 1362, 1482, 1557.

Public likes to be humbugged ... 478

•Pyrus baccata. 1397

•Pyrus betulsefolla 1806

•Pyrus speetabllls florlbunda Scbel-

deckerli i:j98

Oulncy. Ill 1514

Radishes to roses, from 1440

Railroad rates to Omaha 1611, 1539

•Relnberg Bros,, establishment of,... 1634

Remarks by the judge 607

Remedy for scale 759

•Rhododendrons, estate of H. H.

Hunnewell 24

Rochester. 62. 134. 140. 172, 190, 210. 248, 272.

298 370. 450. 475. 513. 547, .164, 396, 638, 674.

688. 720. 76T. 799, 839, 870, 907, 968, 1001,

1076, 1156 1203- 1234, 1332, 1434, 1522.

Rogers Pttik. visit to 899

Roses-^Aglala 991

—American raised 9S6

— American Beautj and other prob-
lems 1274

—At Jackson Park Chicago 14:iO

—At the Arnold arboretum 1532

-•Bat ket of - 1427

—Belle Slebrecht 514

— Benches for forcing 86,)

-•Black spot 685, 1170

-•Blight 951

Bridesmaid and mignonette, clus-

- nt',8 ■ School for florists 134,

173, 608 1 Soranton, Pa 1173

Seasonable hints 3, ;)4, lis, 178, 318, 260

Seasonable notes.. 340 446

Seedsmen. Important circular to 1270

Seed crop prospects, Calllomla 1490

Seed breeding 1261, 1416

Seed breeding, adherance to type In. 1311,

1475
Seed growing, Importanoeof selection

538.570. t«2 ms 663, 697. 7'28. 760 793,827.
860 S94 9'3f,, 961, 1U38. 1082. 1116, 1H8, 1180,
1210, 1-238, 1-370, 1398, l;j36. 1354. 1380, 1410,
1438- 16IS, 1546.
Seed Trade Ass-clatlon, American.. . 1380

Seeds, price of iree H83

Sharon, Pa 60, 194, 480 810, 1088

Shading 116U. 130L 1431

t^hlpment of plants to Michigan 645

•Shower bouquet, a 1312

•Sidewalk flower sellers In New York 523

Sixty years In business 694

Sklrmblll, the 789

•Smart Quakers 559

Smllax 1360

Society of American Florists

— By-laws become effective 577

—Bill to Incorporate 1072

—Executive committee, change In 267

—Executive committee at Washing-
ton, •Ol", 933,

-Mission of 4

—National charter, that 1451

—Omaha convention , the 1303

—•On the rocks at Newport 119

-•Pres. W, F Gude 99

—President Gude to members 1068

—Preliminary programme 1479

-Problems for 688 676.711

—Purchasing department, 1261, 1345- 1442,
IJU.

The presidency 1539

_ . _ __ Thirteenth annual convention 69,97

ter ofT '. '. 1313 I Some Evanston grwn

—California grown plants 773 l Something worth trying

— "Carnot 988 ; Sow bug. the

—Carried over American Beauty
plants 1321

-Carried over Woottons 513

-Cemetery planting, for 281

-•Clara Watson 817

-Consumptive :>04

Springfield, III 1261

-prlngfleld, Mass 104, 1449. 1544

Springfield, 0 84

Sterilizing soil 721

StopandltalDk 750

Store of— ■Bayersflort'er & Co SST

-♦Qalvln.F «8r

-■Gray, F.K 2«

-•McCoy. Mrs. I/. W lltW

-•McKenDCy. M. A 531)

— * Parks, Alex 1131t

— "Rawson & Co ilti!

-•SmlthA Feters 13<1

-•Smyth, W.J 481)

-•South Side Floral Ck) tiSii

— •Weber. Fred. C *9'<

-•Wliiljoid, Geo latiS

Sub-waierlDK . DTi 934

Strawberries, forclnK 1235

'SucceHBfuI lady florist, a 490

suggestions for the holidays 153. 185

Sulphur and lime fungicide SK,

Sweet peas— Best varieties 1388

—Notes on new t>13

-Notes . 1220

—Novelties 30

-Novelties of 1898 ....1503

-Still In the ascendant HS

Syracuse. N. Y.. 124. la2. 232. 23(1. 290. 444.
.515 .503, 005 635, 698, 732. 908, 1121. 1350

Tlffln. O

TobdCco smoke

Tomato disease on forced plants '2;

•Vomato. Beet of All.

Toronto. 12, .50. 110. 1?4, HI. 102 I'v
224,240 2li<; 294, W ,5'.'5, 02S, TIS T95

Vine seeds aed sweet corn in Neb

Violet— culture 87

—Culture near Washington

•Toronto Normal School Gardens 131

■Tournament of roses atPasaaena Cal 013
Trans-MlsslssIppl ICxposltlon

— *General view 915

-Notes 1109

'I'rees to adorn streets

Tree cutting In Boston parks.

Trenton. N ,)

*Trop»oluni Vesuvius

Tulips, the second year

Tulips narcissus and hyacinths for

—•House of novel construcilon.

-Marie Louise

—Parma, the

W

Washington park service houses 524

•Washington park onservatorles.
Chlcigo. 199, I3<- 4,55, J.55, 157. 438

Washington. D, 0 .'22.244 482,943 978

Water )1 ly flowers 179. 243

Water bouquets 1134

Water supply 138

Waterbury. Conn 1303

'Waban conservatories 989

Watertown. N. T 1375, 1412

Westwood. 0 290

What shall the harvest bj 1027

Wbattodonow 742

Wheeling. W. Va iK)

•Wilcox. J. F., houses of 850

Wllllamsport. Pa 274

Wllkesbarre, Pa 10 7:i8

•Wilson. BlIaGrant. decoratljns by. .1479

Winnipeg- Manitoba 1332

Winter fjrclngln open field W18

Woodbury Conn 1513

Wooden walls or brick .581

•Wolf & Co. establishment of ..1198

Worcester, Mass . 174. 184. 244. 294. 318.

421, 474. 574. 042, 093. 741. 803. 330. .351. 890.

930. 954, 1001. 1088. 1120. 1215. 12)0. 1202.

1330. 1444. 1402. 1488. 1616.

Word to the boys, a 545

Word to the employer, a 004

Wyncotc, Pa 540. 1081

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York. Pa 1159

Youngstown, 0 514, 802. 1210

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' /!-. ' °0f^ fit

we are the Rrst to touch Unknown Seas. "

Vol. Xlll.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 7. 1897.

No. 479

ftiiiiE ^msmssm fmmsv

Copyright 18lt7. by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published every Saturday by

THE American florist Company

323 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

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Subscriptions accepted only from those

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Address all communications to
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

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The Tbirtsentb Annual Meeting

OF THE

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS

WILL BE HELD AT

PROVIDENCE, R. I.,

AUGUST 17. 18. 19 <S 20, 1897.

and^elieTTni; the oBicers on the openlnR day. Badfre
for 18^ will t)e sent by mall to those who remit In ad-
vance of the meeting.

Intending members can obtain any information
wanted by addreeslng the secretary.

OFFICERS:

ADAM Graham. Cleveland, Ohio, president; fah-
QUHAR MACRAE. Providence. R. I., vice-president;

CONTENTS.

Roses — notes

—A hedge of Crimson Rambler (illus.) . . . .
Carnations— Am. Carnation Society. . . .

Growing Lilium Harrisii bulbs

Miscellaneous seasonable hints

Distribution of color

Convention of the S. A. F.

The mission of the National Society.

Chicago to Providence

New York. - .

Philadelphia.

Group at Indianapolis Club's picnic (illus.). . .

St. Louis .... ...

Group at St. Louis Club's picnic (illus.) . . .6

Buffalo

Boston ...

Pittsburg. ...

Chicago

New York Gardeners' Society

Providence, R. I. ...

Baltimore

The seed trade. ...

Toronto . .

Cincinnati .

Cleveland ... . . . .

AUentown, Pa

Wilkesbarre, Pa

Orcas. Wash

Size of boiler.

Greenhouse building ...

Last call for ad vs. for the Convention
Nomber. Copy mnst reach us by August
11 to be In time.

The past two weeks of almost incessant
rain will have been anything but benefi-
cial to the stock recently planted out.
The tendency of such weather is to cause
a soft weak growth, lacking character
and texture, very liable to be attacked by
parasitic and insect pests, and so soft and
succulent that the first hot sunny day will
take all the stiffness out of them in an
hour, and in all probability leave the foli-
age burnt and disfigured. Perhaps the
best antidote will be a minimum amount
of moisture in the air and at the root
in the absence of sunshine, and prompt
and frequent spraying when the heat and
sun does finally strike them.

The advantages of a tight roof are very
evident at this time; such a deluge of rain
finds every opening, and where the glass
is loose the leakage is frightful. Drip is
very objectionable and irjurious in a rose
house, whatever varieties we may grow,
as it sours the soil, spoils the roots and
makes a bad mess generally; but it is
almost death to varieties that are very
susceptible to black spot. Anyone grow-
ing American Beauty under a leaky roof
and managing to keep down black spot
in such weather should congratulate
themselves, but should at the same time
set to work as soon as we have settled
weather and make the roof tight; a simi-
lar spell of rainy weather later in the sea-
son might result in disaster. A mixture
of linseed oil. white lead and fine white
sand mixed just thin enough to pass
through a putty bulb will make a very
poor roof as tight as a drum, if time is
taken to do the work well; the only objec-
tion to it is the difficulty there is in remov-
ing it in case of breakage and repairs.

The best time to fight black spot on
Beauties is btfore it makes its appearance,
or in other words, it is very much better
and easier to keep clear of it than to cure
it, and in most cases, provided we have a
good light house, well ventilated, a tight
roof and a well drained floor and we use
good common sense in our treatment, we
need not have much black spot at this
season of the year. As a precautionary
measure I would discontinue spraying in
the afternoon, in fact I would water and
syringe Beauties and all of that class
early in the morning, so that the moist-
ure may be dried up completely before
nightfall. I do not know of any condi-
tions more favorable for the development
of the black spot or that will aggravate it

once it has got a start more than wet soil
and a close, humid atmosphere, especially
at night. How many beginners and those
who have the organ of caution abnor-
mally developed make the mistake of cod-
dling their roses and treating them as
exotics, and perhaps some of us who are
not beginners have been guilt of doing the
same thing at times; if a little breeze
should happen to stir the foliage some of
us will make a rush for the ventilators,
and should the high temperature of the
evening tempt us to leave on more than
the regulation "crack" of air and the hot
night should change to a cool morning,
we shall haste to make a careful scrutiny
of the plants, and breathe more freely
when we are satisfied that no harm has
been done. It the rose is so tender and
delicate that the least atmospheric change
must be taken into account and Its influ-
ence counteracted by a careful manipula-
tion of the ventilators or our plants will
become a prey to mildew, black spot or
other ills, then the fault must be in our
method of treatment, and not in the rose
itself.

It has often struck me as a little pecu-
liar that we should be liberal in the use of
water, in providing manure and other
fertilizers, in everything in fact that costs
money, while we are stingy and niggardly
in our allowance of that which costs us
nothing, but which is after all one of the
most valuable aids in the development of
animal or plant life, fresh air. Instead of
being careful to exclude as much as possi-
ble, believing it to be a dangerous thing,
we should be anxious to give our plants
the benefit of as much of it as we possibly
can. I have had roses growing in houses
that had ventilators on both sides and at
the ridge, and have left them wide open
day and night in warm weather all
through the summer, and instead of being
covered with mildew they were the clean-
est and healthiest plants we had. Roses
accustomed to having an abundance of
ventilation will not be in danger of tak-
ing mildew whenever there is a slight
change in the outdoor temperature, but a
reversal of these conditions will be a sure
precursor of mildew, and even on quite
cool nights there is far less risk from hav-
ing too much than too little air. I have
seen roses grown on the exotic plan, and
almost every other, but the most beauti-
ful that I have ever seen, plants the very
picture of health and vigor, with large
deep colored foliage and hard, short
jointed wood, just what we want tostart
the winter with, have invariably been
grown under conditions approximating
those of nature. I repeat for the benefit
of the inexperienced, "do not be afraid of
ventilating freely during the night."

Should any of the young plants show
signs of red spider on the lowerleaves this
is the time to go for It in earnest; it is
always unfortunate (or worse) to have
to fight spider In the fall when the days

The American Florist.

Aug. 7,

are short and the nights moist, and the use
of a minimum amount of water is in
order; so to avoid trouble later we must
annihilate it now, and then keep it down
for good.

Frequent stirring of the surface of the
soil in the benches should not be over-
looked at this time; it helps to keep it in
a sweet and wholesome state, is agreea
ble totheeye,and encouragesrootaction.

GreCLfly will bear looking after; he
works while we sleep, and before we know
it has often done more damage than we
care to tell. Fumigate as often as the
weather will permit. Robt. Simpson.

A Hedge of Crimson Rambler.

No new plant of recent introduction
has attained such widespread popularity
in a short time as has the Crimson Ram-
bler rose. Its extraordinary vigor, its
freedom and brilliancy of bloom, its har-
diness and general adaptability give it a
position in which it stands without a
rival and everything claimed for it when
introduced has been more than realized.

Its availability as a hedge plant has
been demonstrated by Mr. Wm. Duck-
ham, gardener on the estate of Mr. D.
Willis James at Madison, N. J., where a
hedge 135 feet long was planted in May,
1896, and in June, 1897, thirteen months
after planting, presented the fine appear-
ance shown in our photograph which was
taken on June 20. The plants when set
out were from pots, on own roots, and
grown by J. N. May. The shoots are
tied to a wire support, stretched between
iron posts. About the time that the pho-
tograph was taken there were counted
6293 clusters of bloom.

The American Carnation Society.

Editor American Florist: My atten-
tion has been called to an article in the
New England Florist over the signature
of Mr. Lothrop Wight. The officers of
the American Carnation Society have no
desire to prevent Mr. Wight from throw-
ing mud in any direction he chooses, but
as some of the erroneous statements he
makes may tend to defeat the objects for
which the August meeting is called it
seems necessary that they be corrected.

Thecallingof ameetingat Providence is
neither a direct nor an indirect violation
of article six of the constitution nor of
any otb«r article of the constitution nor
of any bylaw. Article six provides "The
society shall bold an annual meeting"
(not "one only" as Mr. Wight has it)
and sets forth when and how it shall he
held. There is not either in this article
or any other, any prohibition, eithtr ex-
pressed or implied, against the holding of
other meetings.

The mteting at Providence can not
take action which will be in any way
binding on the society unless ratified at
the regular annual meeting.

There will be many members of the
society present at Providence and it is
desired that they meet and carefully
examine into the present state of aflfairs;
those who are unable to be present are
earnestly requested to forward to the
secretary any suggestions they may

desire as to changes in methods or man-
agement. These suggestions can then be
tabulated and published and each mem-
ber will go to the February meeting fully
informed and matters can be disposed of
quickly and intelligently.

In closing, permit me to say, that I be-
lieve the members of the American Car-
nation Society as a body, are, in intelli-
gence, in honesty and in earnestness "the
peers" of any trade organization in exist-
etce. They will gladly receive and adopt
any suggestions of value but will not be
influenced against their better judgment
by any amount of vituperation and
abuse. W. N. Rudd, President.

Growing Lilium Harrisii Bulbs.

How far south is it necessary to go to
make a success of growing Lilium Har-
risii? How long does it take to grow the
bulbs to a salable size? R.

I would not like to answer the question
as to how far south to go to make a suc-
cess of growing Harrisii lilies, as it would
be largely guess work, I having no data
to work from. I do know that good
bulbs have been grown in Texas in one
year and I can see no reason why they
could not be grown in any of the Gulf
States as quickly as in Bermuda.

Babylon, N. Y. James Dean.

As to how far south one must go to
grow Lilium Harrisii I do not know, but
I believe anywhere north of Florida would
not be a success, and even there it would
be best to get below the frost line, as the
natural time for L. Harrisii to grow is in
the winter months. As to how long it
takes to grow salable bulbs I can only
give my experience under glass here.
Scales or small bulblets sown in Septem-
ber will make 5 to 7-it:ch size by next
July, that is, many of them, say about
one-half, and if planted another year will
make from 7 to 12 inches.

Phila., Pa. Wm. K. Harris.

I do not know of any place in this coun-
try where Lilium Harrisii has been grown
successfully. It might be done if grown
far enough south to be below the frost
line. Tfce lily starts into growth early,
and makes a succulent stem, which is
killed by frost, so that it is liable to be
badly damaged anywhere that frost
reaches it. In Bermuda the bulbs are
planted in August and make a continuous
growth, ripening in June, so that they
have the entire winter to grow, with no
danger of frost. This is the reason why
the bulb luxuriates and grows in Ber-
muda. If it could be grown here below
the frost line there are no doubt places in
this country where it could be dote suc-
cessfully, although I believe it has been
tried in California, but without success.

There are two reasons why Bermuda
excels all other places for the cultivation
of this article — there is no frost to inter-
fere with its growth, and the bulb ripens
earlier than it could be made to ripen in
any other locality, which makes it partic-
ularly advantageous for forcing purposes
for florists. I know of no locality in this
country where Hartisii can be grown
where it will complete its growth asearly
as in Bermuda. I presume that the pres-
ent tariff will stimulate its culture again,
but when Harrisii was first introduced
there was almost an equally high duty,
which together with the high prices which
then prevailed created quite an incentive
to its culture here; and I believe it was
attempted in a great many localities, but,

so far as I know, none of these ventures
proved a success. There are a great many
drawbacks in Bermuda to the culture of
this or any other crop. Lack of fertility
of soil and difficulty of obtaining manure
makes its culture very expensive.
Tarrytown, N. Y. F. R. Pierson.

We think the above question the most
important ever asked. It may be the
means of saving $60,000 in gold annually
to the nation. I would begin at Norfolk,
but think the chances betterin South Car-
olina and southward, keeping near the
sea coast. I think from two to three
years would be long enough. The new
Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Wilson, has
the matter in hand, and intends to do all
he can to promote the industry.

Wm. R. Smith.

Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints.

About now your chrysanthemums will
want attention in tying up orsupporting
In one way or another. Short varieties
such as Ivory, Lincoln or Maud Djan,
that can be grown on a side bench, will
do with a stake of some sort, but for
taller varieties that are grown on a mid-
dle bench a stake is not the thing; it is
expensive, unsightly and if over 4 feet long
difficult to keep in position. The steel
wire stake commonly used for roses is
expensive unless you have them; then use
them, but they need tying to a wire at
top to keep them from falling about.

The cheapest and easiest plan for sup-
porting 'mums that I have found is a
copy of Mr. Harry Dale's plan of tying
roses. Stretch a small wire across the
bed near every row of plants, but keep it
a little off the bed by tacking small strips
of wood one inch thick on edge board of
bench or bed. Stretch similar wires from
bar to bar above the plants, or if more
convenient (and it is better for tying) let
the wires on top run lengthwise of the
house, a wire above every row. From
bottom to top at every plant run a coarse
cheap string. They are put on in no
time; a man on the path fastening the
string to the bench wire, another man on
the bench to tie and cut off string at top,
will put up several thousand strings a
day. This does not make a rigid fasten-
ing like a cane stake, but it is none the
worse for that, and as long as the string
is there your stems will be straight, pro-
viding you tie them up as they grow. In
removing the plants after crop is cut you
have no stakes to bother with; a cut at
top and bottom removes the whole busi-
ness. Most likely your crop of 'mums
will be followed by lilies and the bottom
wire can be taken off and if thought a
saving can be stored away for future use;
the top wire will not be in your way in
the least, and can remain there for
another year.

It will soon be time to make up your
mind how many shoots you will allowto
each plant, and thin out accordingly. If
first-class flowers are wanted one stem
and flower is what vou want. If good
but moderate sized flowers are what your
trade demands, two and in some varieties
three stems to a plant will do, but don't
attempt to grow two flowtrs on one
stem unless you want sprays, and I have
not seen any demand for them of late.
If there is any shade on your houses kfc
over from your plant trade get it off at
once. Chrysanthemums want no shade
after they leave the cutting bench. This
season has been very peculiar. Two
weeks ago weather of the Sahara, when
to advise careful watering would seem
folly; this past two weeks incessant rain

iSgj.

The American Florist.

HEDGE OF CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE.

and no drying out; so be careful of water
just now until your plants get a strong
growth on them. We have been little
bothered with either the green or black
aphis so far, but once a week syringe the
plants with the rose leaf extract of
tobacco at a strength of fifcy to one.

There is very little to propagate just
now in ordinary greenhouse stock. If
you sold out of coleus or any varieties
get some cuttings from outside, see that
they are free of mealy bug and start them
going. A few dozen plants in 3-inch pots
in October will do for stock and stand a
low temperature much better than a cut-
ting just started, and that is a time that
we are liable to have a cool night tem-
perature in our plant houses, sometimes
from neglect in starting fires and some-
times to save a little coal.

The best way to winter over the most
valuable of the alternantheras, parony-
chioides major, the bright red, is to take
the cuttings from the flower garden now,
fill flats of convenient size with two
inches of light sandy loam, and into that
put the cuttings thickly. They will root
like chickweed now and before winter
will be sturdv little plants and will sur-
vive, if kept dry, in any moderately warm
bouse. In flats they can be handled in
quantity with little expense and will take
a back seat to accommodate more valua-
ble plants at any time. I single out this
variety for this treatment because it is
really hard to winter. The other vari-
eties are easily kept over. A few old
plants can be lifted m September and cut-
tings made in spring in time for the hot-
beds, the only place to grow alternan-
theras.

Young primulas and cinerarias now in
2-inch pots don't enjoy tropical weather
and should be given all the sunlight they
can bear, if possible mornings and even-
ings, and above all be in a house where they
can have all possible ventilation. If you
would not forget them acold frame would
be best of all, but during heavy rains and
during the hot hours of the day they
must be protected.

The middle of August is a good time to
sow pansy seed, if you have the conve-
nience to protect them with glass during
winter. If they are to take care of them-
selves in the open field sow first week of
August. Purchase the best strain of seed
you can find, and depend upon it that
when it is costly seed it pays to sow in
drills, the drills two or three inchesapart.
Sow in a frame in light rich soil and shade
till the plants are well up. I don't know
whether mv plan of making a drill for
this sort of sowing is original; I think it
is. Get a rod one inch square with sharp
angles and the length of your frame, and
just press ore edge of the slick into the
soil. It will make just the required drill.
Sow thinly and cover lightly, just enough
to cover the seed. You can do that by
brushing in a little of the soil from side of
drill. This setms too simple to write
about, but sowing seed is a particular
operation and the poor seedsman often
gets blamed lor a bungling job.

W. Scott.

Distribution of Color.

"Half and half" is a lazysolution to the
frequent question "How many of each
color?" How very unlike nature's mathe-
matics! Who ever found in a flower or
plant half and half of such colors? But
yet who ever found one color absolutely
alone in any one flower? It is often a
pertinent question as to what propor-
tion of color shall be employed to best
advantage in a group. Is a solid color,
that is one kind of flowers, making an
unrelieved mass of color, to be preferred
at all to a combination? From what
source other than the opinion of decora-
tors can one obtain reliable hints? I take
it that every well cultivated flower or
plant or any wild bit of grouping fur-
nishes a pattern mar velously beyond what
formulas a decorator is pleased to call
original. At best we can be but intelli-
gent copyists of nature. Having in mind
then this query, let us attemptto analyze
a few specimens easily obtained at this
season, such as the Gladiolus Marie

Lemoine, the Lord Beaconsfield Pansy,
Blanche Ferry pea and Coreopsis lanceo-
lata.

But permit just a reference to the
general distribution of color. The most
common color in all the world is green,
from which fact we as decorators, have
yet much to learn. If the permanent wall
decoration is unsuited for a background,
form a new one of foliage secured to light
wooden frames or wire screens. The
color may thus be selected with reference
to the flowers to be used. It is a point
well taken against florists that they do
not use tnough green, if for no other rea-
son than its lasting qualities compared
with flowers. When wild smilax will last
for weeks and Asparagus plumosus will
cling to a picture all winter and still
retain its form and color, there is no rea-
son why a house of even modest preten-
sions should be without its green nook
from frost till spring.

The next most widely distributed color
is yellow. I have yet to find the flower
without some yellow, either in composi-
tion or in more or less distinct markings,
and this is sufficient to establish the
theory that there is a yellow which will
combine with every other color, but we
have not always the flowers in cultiva-
tion that would be suited to the purpose.
If we could find the yellow whose tone
coincides with the soft crimson tinged
yellow employed in the stamens of the
Jacq rose, we would have found a fitting
companion color for that touchy red.

Now let us proceed to our individual
studies; in the first one named Marie
Lemoine, if we read aright, there are four
distinct colors; a purplish red, some yel-
low, a touch of green, a little violet found
on the anthers. The pink which gives a
pronounced tone to the flower is but a
tint of the blotch of purplish red extend-
ing from the throat upwards, retaining
to the very lightest edges tint of purple.
This red, including its tints, occupies fully
five-sixths of the surface of the flower;
about one-eighth is in green and violet,
and the remaining one-ninth is yellow.

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This is but a rough estimate and intended
to illustrate this one principle, that one
color is always greatly in excess and the
subordinate colors are found to be of un-
equal strength. There is no half and half.
It may be observed here, too, that the red
is not only in excess, but it permeates
every other color in all parts of the flower.
It is the basis of harmony. It enters into
the yellow, the green and the violet in
degrees of strength varyingfrom the dark
spot on the lower central petal to the
gentle surrender on the filament, and even
on the delicate pistils faint pink streaks
can be traced with the microscope.

In the Pansy Lord Beaconsfield, there
are violet, white, orange-yellow and green,
the violet being predominant, thus furnish-
ing a fine illust rat ion of the same principle.

In the Blanche Ferry pea there is a net-
work of mauvei3h-red threads connecting
the white and light crimson petals. The
light crimson is the master color, over-
powering in quality the white and small
amount of dull yellow, and asserting
itself everywhere throughout the flower.

Coreopsis lancaolata afl'ords a fine
example of the same law in the predomi-
nance of the orange-yellow over the
brown and green disp'ayed in modest
amounts among the stamens and pistils.

Not only under our feet is the feast of
color spread, but over our heads the sky
is continually painting abstract lessons
in color. Tonight it is a beautiful dark
blue, skirted about the horizon with
crimson-pinkish green exphasized in the
■west by a great curtain against the
same matchless blue merging Into the
thin, dim veil cast over the distant hills
and woods and water. Could we catch
but a faint part of this free yet distinct
and perfect purpose which works around
us, we could not fail to put the breath of
life into our creations. In flowers where
the colors seem at first glance to be
sharply contrasted and laid in against
each other abruptly, it willbefound upon
closer examination that there are tiny
lines and points of one color running far
into the opposing color. In no flower is
there found but one color tone, let alone
pure unmixed color. In gladiolus contain-
ing mauve, there are its own peculiar
yellows, and no very undecided yellow at
that. Dark colors when in smaller quan-
tities are retiring as in the gladiolus be-
fore mentioned.

From the foregoing observations the
following applications may be drawn:
While a group of one kind of flowers, for
example, Meteor roses, is to be greatly
admired for simplicity and richness, there
may be introduced one or two additional
colors with perfectly good taste, provid-
ing the surroundings and background are
not conspicuous. In this case there would
best be Perle and Mermet roses since the
reddish yellow of the Perle has an affinity
for the red of the Meteor, and the pink of
the Mermet is a tint of the Meteor red. If
the bunch consists of two dozen about
eighteen or twenty might be Meteors,
about three or four Perles and one or two
Mermets gracefully crowning the group.
To be sure, clumps of one variety of plants
are often seen, and quite as often there is a
relief of some kind near by. A patch of
Black-eyed Susans by the road-side is
softened by a white mint or a dull red
dock. In mottled and streaked flowers
there is enough combination already.
They should be grouped entirely alone.

In our sphere of decoration colors can-
not be mixed, but merely combined, so it
behooves us to be careful. Since we can-
not control the minute details it is better
to employ not more than three distinct
colors in one scheme.

Many tints and shades of one color
may be used with beautiful effect, as a
center piece composed of pansies ranging
from purplish black, through reddish-
purple and heliotrope pinks. Almost any
one flower will reveal to the careful stu-
dent many suggestions of unusual color
combinations. Circumstances and sur-
roundings must be among the first con-
siderations. If a room is plainly and
richly furnished it will admit of more
elaborate coloring. But if, as is ofienthe
case, the apartment has an abundance of
permanent decorations a severe simplicity
must obtain in the florist's arrangements.

We must look into a flower for what
we would place beside it. We must read
its story before we would expand its
influence. Gertrude Blair.

Convention of the S. A. F.

As the time approaches for our conven-
tion we hear the usual answer given by
many to the question "Are you going to
the convention?" "I think not; times are
too hard; can't afford it." While with
many we may be justified in saying that
this isshort-sighted economy, with others
it is undoubtedly a sufficient reason for
absenting themselves from the meeting.

But what shall we say for those who
give as their reason for not attending
that they are dissatisfied with the policy
or management of the society ? It is dem-
ocratic in its system of government; it is
just what its members choose to make it.
If its policy or management has given
any reason for discontent it is evident
that the eflFective and proper place to rem-
edy these shortcomings or mistakes is in
the society itself. Let these members
attend the meetings and assist in elect-
ing the officers and shaping the policy of
the society so as to accomplish better
results. If they fail to do so they cannot
consistently or reasonably exercise the
right of criticism. Anyone who can pre-
sent any plan which will give additional
interest or value to our meetings will be
most welcome.

If the society is to grow and prosper
you must attend the convention. If you
have nothing to offer you can certainly
see or hear something valuable to your-
self, and your presence will be an encour-
agement to others. Adam Graham.

August 3, 1897.

The Mission of the National Society.

After perusing the attractive program
and plan of meeting as outlined for the
Providence convention I am impressed
more than ever with the great benefits it
is possible for the florist to derive from
attending these annual meetings. To
stay away is a sacrifice few of us can
afford to make. The membership from
the middle section of the country is
entirely too small when we consider the
vast horticultural interests located here
and the number of progressive men
engaged in the work.

I have often felt how inadequate our
representation really is in the counsels of
those best qualified to help each other.
There is a vast amount of work that
might be done in the line of unifying our
varied interests. Individualism and old-
fogyism are being gradually crowded out
of the profession and men of broader and
better views are rapidly taking their
place.

The executive committee of the S. A. F.
could do no better work than to adopt
some means by which so many intelligent
men could be brought together at least
once a year for the mutual benefit of all.

And the members of the society, where-
ever located, should not be backward in
doing all that is in their power as loyal
adherents of a good cause to help along
the great and beneficent work. T.

Chicago to Providence.

The Chicago Florists' Club has made
arrangements with the Pennsylvania
railroad for traansportation to Provi-
dence. Train will leave Union Station,
Chicago, at 10;30 a. m., Sundav, August
15, reaching New York at 2:40 p. m.,
Mondaj'. At New York the party will
take the Providence line boat, leaving at
5:30 p. m., same day, and reaching Prov-
idence at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. These
boats leave New Y'ork from New Pier 36,
North River, one block above Canal street.

This route will undoubtedly be very
erjoyable. The Pennsylvania road is
first-class in every respect and the ride
over the Allegheny mountains affords
views of some magnificent scenery. The
boat ride from New York to Providence
on the splendid Sound steamers is always
attractive, but will be doubly so in this
case, as there will be the company of the
New Y'ork florists and undoubtedly those
from other cities going by way of New
Y'ork. A first-class orchestra supplies ex-
cellent music on these boats, and the sup-
per on the boat will doubtless be a feature.

The fare from Chicago to Providence
will be $23 going and $7 67 returning, a
total of $30.67 for the round trip. A cer-
tificate must be secured when purchasing
the ticket and this must be countersigned
at Providence to be entitled to thespecial
return fare. Sleeping car fare is $5 each
way between Chicago and New York, for
double berths accommodating two
people.

F.orists in the west and northwest are
cordially invited to travel with the Chi-
cago party. Berths can be reserved in
advance by addressing G. L. Grant, 322
Dearborn street, Chicago.

New York.

PREPARATIONS FOR CONVENTION TRIP. — N.
Y.CUT FLOWER CO. CHANGESITSMETHOD
OF MARKETING FLOWERS, — BUSINESS
DULL AND ASTERS TOO PLENTY. — CITV
BUSINESS NOTES — MR. M COKNAC OF
PATERSON HAS A WIND FALL.

Returns to the secretary of the New
York Florists' Club indicate that a very
large attendance is assured for the Provi-
dence convention from this city and
neighborhood. The transportation com-
mittee propose to make it pleasant for
Providence-bound membersof the S.A.F.
passing through New York from other
sections of the country on Mondav,
August 16th. The little badge of S. A. F.
membership for 1897 will be the passport
to a hearty welcome and good time on
board the Providence boat.

The New Y6rk Cut Flower Company
has adopted a new method of marketing
cut flowers which will go into effect on
August 15. The system will comprise the
division of the salesroom into stalls in
which each grower's product will be
handled by his own salesman, the plan
being similar to that in operation at the
34th street market, excepting that sales
will pass through the company's hands,
they guaranteeing all accounts and mak-
ing collections, for which service a stated
commission will be charged.

Flower trade continues very dull. Few
flowers of desirable quality are being
received but there are enough for all
demands and some to spare. Asters are
getting over abundant. Purple and

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GROUP AT THE RECENT PICNIC OP THE INDIANAPOLIS FLORISTS' CLUB.

■white are the only salable colors. Pink
ones are not wanted at present. Some
growers are grading their asters into
extras, firsts and seconds. This must be
for summer pastime as with sales slow
at from $2 to $4 per hundred dozen, it
doesn't pay to spend much time on grad-
ing.

W. H. Schusterman, who has been con-
ducting a flower store on Avenue B and
who had the misfortune to be burnt
out last May, has now disposed of the
establishment to his brother.

E. Leuly has returned from his trip
with the Christian Endeavorers to San
Francisco. He claims to be feeling bet-
ter and evidently has designs upon the
bowling troohies at Providence.

H. A. Hoffman's new wholesale flower
store at 44 West 29. h street is a model
of neatness and convenience.

Mr. Fleifchman sailed for Europe on
Saturday, July 31.

It is reported that by the death of Mrs.
H. E. Chitty of Paterson, E. M. Mc-
Cornac. formerly clerk in Mr. Chitty 's
store, fills heir to the entire estate, val-
ued at $150,000.

Philadelphia.

WEATHER —BUSINESS —PALMS AND BEAU-
TIES — CLUB OUTING — CLUB MEETING —
DEPARTMENT STORES. — TO PROVIDENCE.

We felt sorry for the boys out west
when thtir thermometer passed the hun-
dred mark last week, while with us it
was loafing about between 70° and 80°,
but now things are diS'erent and we are
sweltering a little ourselves with the
mercury crawling up high into the nine-
ties.

Business is about as usual for the time
of year, a very few orders and a great
hustle to get good stock enough to fill
them.

Edwin Lonsdale has decided to make a
change in the selling of his cut flowers.
He has heretofore handled his product
himself, sending a man to town and sell-
ing on orders, and from store to store.
He has decided to try the commission
plan and S. S. Pennock will handle his
cut, principally American Beauties, the
coming season. Mr. Pennock has worked
up quite a trade in selected American
Beauties, and by the way, the Philadel-
phia brand of this celebrated rose held its

head up very proudlv in exclusive circles
the past winter. Wijh first place for
palms won hands down, first for Beau-
ties by afoot (of stem), and running a dead
heat in carnations, we begin to feel as if
we aren't so slow after all, and that the
field will have to hustle to catch up.

The summer outing ( formerly picnic) of
the Florists' club was held last Saturday
afternoon at Wissinoming. About one
hundred persons took part; three hun-
dred would have been more like it, but
for various reasons the multitude did not
put in an appearance. However, those
present were blessed with a fine day and
all had a good time.

The shooting contest was first on the
program. In this trial of skill George
Anderson showed the boys what he CDuId
do by breaking every target shot at,
winning first place in the match f jr 10
targets, 5 pair doubles, 5 at expert rules,
and 15 In the team shoot, making 40
without a miss, a fine record. la the
team shoot of 15 targets between teams
captained by W. K. Harris and Thos.
Cartledge, the Cartledge team won,mak-
ine 65, to 59 by their opponents.

The baseball game between the grow-
ers and dealers was a very exciting aflfair.
In order that there should be plentv of
hitting Tommy Butler and Robert Kift
occupied the pitcher's box for their
respective teams. Tommy was touched
up rather lively. His experience had been
rather as a bowler at the wickets, and
after he had been knocked out of the box,
so to speak, his place was taken by Isaac
Kennedy. Big Ike is all right for looks,
but his delivery had no terrors fjr the
dealers, and home runs and base hits were
as plentiful as the clover blossoms in the
diamond. Sammy Pennock sent out two
long hits which were not recovered until
he had crossed the plate. Robert K f c
kept the heavy hitting growers down
until the third inning, when he gave way
to Milton Woodrufl', who soon retired the
side.

Three innings wereenough for the grow-
ers, who were defeated by the score of 10
to 12. It makes all the difference In the
world whether you are a spectator or a
participant in a game of baseball, that is,
the next day.

The sack race, a very amusing
event, was won by A. L. Plush. George
Moss gave him a hard tussle, but

Mr. Plush just managed to win out.

Addleberger, of Wayne, won the blind-
fold wheelbarrow push, for the gentle-
men, the objective point being a watering
can, and of course, he being a grower, to
find the can was easy. Nearly all the
ladies tried their hand at the same game,
and Mrs. Magee coming within a few
inches, the nearest, carried off the prize.
The potato race was won by J. Etching-
ham.

An orchestra discoursed sweet music all
afternoon and evening on the porch of the
club house. Late in the day a substan-
tial lunch was served, after which the
prizes were presented to the winners. The
outing was ended about 9 p. m. and all
present declared they had had a good
time and that there should be more of
such festive occasions.

The August meeting of the Florists'
Club was well attended, some forty mem-
bers being present. Two associate and
one active member were elected. Conven-
tion matters were discussed. It was de-
cided to go by way of Penna. railroad to
New York and then by boat in the com-
pany of the New York Florists' Club,
who have generously invited the members
to partake of their hospitality on this
occasion.

The H. A. Dreer Co. extended an invi-
tation to the club to the third annual
reception to be given to the florists and
gardeners of Philadelphia and vicinity at
their nurseries on August 31. This was
received with thanks and will no doubt
prove to be a very enjoyable occasion.

A communication was received from
the National Flower Society Council, an
organization having for its purpose the
selection of a national flower. The secre-
tary's address is E. A. Taylor, Biltmore,
N. C. It is proposed to hold a conven-
tion in this city the coming summer to
settle this mooted question. The com-
munication was laid on the table.

In the department store discussion that
followed, Mr. Harris said that he
thought it good policy as a business man
to sell to anyone who would pay him his
price and in Mr. Wanamaker he had
found a good customer and he would sell
him all he wanted. He believed that he
had an outlet that the regular trade did
not reach and that their business would
not be materially afiected by such com-
petition. Mr. Eaton said that bureaus

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Aug. 7,

of information should be established so
as to relieve the retail trade of the strain
caused by prescribing for the sick plants
bought at the department stores.

Mr. Farson made the hit of the evening
when he said that at the last meeting a
member had stated that a grower had
sold a lot of plants to Wanamaker at
half price because they were diseased. He
thought it was a sin to take in a man or
firm in this manner, and he hoped that if
the grower was present he would stand
up and explain himself. His remarks
caused great merriment which turned to
a great shout as Deacon Harris slowly
rose in his place to explain. He said he
never took anybody in in his life. The
plants spoken of were white Pandanus
Veitchii and he offered them to Wana-
maker's buyer at the same figure as to
everybody else, half the regular price of
healthy stock. The man seemed pleased
to get them at the figure and he was
more than pleased to see them go.

Those who intend going to the conven-
tion from this neighborhood should com-
municate with John Westcott, chairman
of transportation committee, at once and
he will secure berths on the boat which
may not be had if left to the last moment.
K.

St. Louis.

NO CHANGE IN BUSINESS — DIFFICULT TO
QUOTE PRICES. — CLUB ELECTION AUGUST
12.— NEWS FROM ABROAD.— .MR. WEBER'S
NEW STORE. — BOWLING.

We have the same old story to tell:
Weather hot, good flowers scarce and
business dull. A few large funeral orders
were reported last wetk but outside of
that nothing is going on.

It is hard to quote prices from day to
day, and there is little change since last
week. Some few excellent roses are to he
seen but the prevailing quality is indiffer-
ent. A few good Beauties came in last
week ,also Perles but most roses are small
even when the color is good. Carnations
are a little scarce now and the few com-
ing in are very poor.

.\sters are quite plentiful. The most
salable colors are white and pink; the
darker colors are not liked and most of
them find their way to the dump pile.
Sweet peas are falling off and many are
evidently coming to the end of the crop.
Gladiolus, hardy hydrangeas and aura-
tum lilies are coming in Ireely. Dahlias
continue to come in and the bulk oi the
material is from outside. Smilax is very
good and plenty of it but very little sale
for it.

The club meeting next Thursday
promises to be a lively one. There has
been a good deal of quiet electioneering
going on and the fight for the presidency
will be a hot one. Every member of the
club is requested to be present at this
meeting as the successful candidate
promisis to make it pleasant for the
members after the meeting, so if you
want to have a good time don't fail to
attend this meeting, Augustl2, at 3 p.m.
From letters received from Wm. Young
and Julius Konig, Sr., who are abroad
■we learn thqt they are having a very
pleasant time and will have lots of good
news to report when they arrive home in
September. Mr. Young is in England
and Mr. Konig is in Germany.

Mr. Fred. C. Weber will move into his
new store August 15. Mr. Weber will
have one of the finest floral establish-
ments in the west.

Mr. Fred. Foster, of Milwaukee, was a
•visitor last week. Fred reports that he
sold out his business and expects to

Th€ C. Young & Sons Co. Tec

The Store Mens Team.
THE BASE BALL TEAMS AT THE ST. LOUIS CLUB S PICNIC.

locate here if he can find a suitable place
in the west end.

Talk about bowling at white beat, with
the thermometer up to 98°. The bowl-
ing club bowled three games and all the
regular members were in attendance
except one. The bowling was not very
good as the members complained of the
heat. The first game the captains were
E. Schray and C. Beyer, the second by
Beyer and Kuehn, and the third by
Schray and Helwig. Kunz came out on
top in the three games rolled with 509,
and Kuehn second with 499. The high-
est single score was Helwig, 189. Next
Monday night we are promised cooler
weather. J. J. B.

Buffalo.

THE QUIETEST WEEK. — TRADE AT THE
MARKET.— CLUB PICNIC AUGUST 13.—
VACATION TRIPS.

Of all quiet weeks perhaps the one just
past takes the record, but as very little
is expected we are not grumbling. A visit
to our Washington Market on Saturday
evening showed us thatthereis wherethe

summer flower business is done. The
bouquets may be cheap and the cut flow-
ers at very popular prices but a large
quantity changes bands. I can remember
that 20 years ago to offer either flowers
or plants on the market after the first of
July was a waste of time but now it is an
all the year round place, which shows how
the taste for flowers has spread, and if
we don't do the business at the stores it's
will to know it is done somewhere.

A committee of the Florists' Club has
made arrangements for holding the
annual picnic on Friday, the 13th of this
month. Two years ago it was a most
successful and erjoyable affair, last year
it was only so so, principally on account
of the place it was held. It is remarkable
what a gathering these picnics bring out.
The sisters and sweethearts make their
appearance in large numbers audit needs
a committee to introduce strange mem-
bers to each other, so seldom do we meet.

Several of our Main street florists have
been picnicing on their own account. Mr.
S. A. Anderson, accompanied by some of
his family, has lately returned from a trip

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GROUP AT THE PICNIC OF THE ST LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB.

to New York and New England. Mr. W.
A. Adams is on a large propeller and has
made the round trip to Duluth. Mr.
Wm. J. Palmer, Jr., is at Lancaster help-
ing to erect some fine rose houses.

We are to lose Mr. Dennis O'Connellon
September 1. He accepts a lucrative posi-
tion in Kansas City in some railroad
cffice. I don't think it is preisdent of the
road he is to be but something near it,
perhaps auditor. I should begiad to give
a. list of intending visitors to Providence
but cannot. I hope for a good attend-
ance from here. W. S.

Boston.

A BIG DELEGATION WILL GO TO PROVI-
DENCE— PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AP-
PEARING—NO BOWLING TEAM VET. —
FUNERAL TRADE THE ONLY BUSINESS
NOW. — HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION. —
A CERTIFICATE TO CVPRIPEDIUM COR.N-
INGII. — TOURISTS RETURN — F. L. HARRIS
PROSTRATED BV THE HEAT.

Interest in the approaching convention
at Providence is quite general in this
neighborhood and it is evident that the
accessions to membership in the national
society will be large. Providence is easy
of access, being but an hour's ride from
Boston and the railroad fare is only a
trifle. Talk of presidential candidates is
rife. From present rumors it is probable
that New England will show up with
several candidates for that high office. It
ds to be regretted that nothing has been
done towards organizing a bowling team
to represent Boston at the contest in
Proviaence. Possibly the boys are rely-
ing upon gettirg together a winning
team by chance selection but that is not
the way trophies are won generally.

Business is quiet at present, the only
activity noticed being in funeral work of
which there has been a good run during
the past week, several persons of promi-
nence having died. Roses are very small
and inferior. The best white rose at this
season seems to be Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria but there are not as many of
this variety grown for this market as its
merits warrant. Asters are now the
main stay of the fljrist who has designs

to make and the street fakir, even, seems
inclined to retire the carnation in favor
of the aster for the time being. There is
an abundance of fine white candytuft in
the market and a few growers are in
with early tuberoses.

On Saturday, July 31, prizes were
offered at Horticultural Hall for peren-
nial phloxes and antirrhinums. Neither
were shown in first-class form owing to
the heavy rains and otherwise unfavora-
ble weather of the preceding week. Wm.
Thatcher, Rea Bros., and Geo. Hollis
were the principal exhibitors of phloxes,
and John Jeffries and Cail Blomberg in
antirrhinums. Wm. Thatcher received
honorable mention for a handsome Del-
phinium hvbridnm seedling. Three large
plants of Hydrangea cvanoclada Horten-
sia from M. H. Walsh were much
admired. J. E. Roth well showed a group
of rare orchids among which was the
beautiful Cypripedium Corningii which
won for him a certificate of merit. The
collections of native flowers were large
and interesting. The first show of gladi-
oluses came from J. Warren Clark.

Geo. A. Sutherland has returned from
his vacation "down-east" with face sun
burnt and as round as the full moon. E.
J. Welch has also turned up in equally
good form, the radiance of his ruddy
complexion making the electric lights in
the City Hall Flower Market superflu-
ous.

F. L. Harris was prostrated by the
heat one dav during the hot spell two
weeks ago. In falling he struck his head
and had a verv narrow escape from
serious injury. His many friends will be
glad to know that he has now nearly
recovered.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS STILL STAGNANT — FIRE DESTROYS
THE DWELLING OF MR. J F GIBBS — VA-
CATIONS IN ORDER. — CLUB MEETING —
TRIP TO PROVIDENCE. — VISITORS.

The florists of this vicinity while com-
plaining somewhat of the dullness or
rather stagnation of trade are taking
things philosophically and accepting the
advantages ot the opportunity aS'orded

of having a vacation without worry over
business affairs. A good many will go to
the S. A. F. convention, while others will
go for recreation nearer home, fishing and
hunting and getting into good condition
for the fall business.

Mr. J. F. Gibbs, of Woodville, met with
a very great misfortune on Sunday night,
August 1. About 11 o'clock he was
awakened and found his dwelling on fire;
it had broken out in the kitchen, an
annex to the main building, and had
gained such headway that when thedoor
opening into it was opened they could
not get it shut, and the pump was in the
kitchen, so no water was to be had; the
fire spread with such rapidity that the
family barely escaped with what clothing
they had put on at the a'arm. All the
household goods were destroyed and
nothing but the bare brick walls of the
house were left standing. No one was
hurt, all getting out safely. Mrs. Gibbs
was not at home at the time, having
gone out to their new place in the East
End of Pittsburg, ricently purchased
from Mr. Drewes. Mr. Gibbs estimates
his loss at fully $l,500over the insurance
and expects to rebuild without delay.
Their many friends sympathize with
them in their trouble and expressions of
regret are heard from all brother florists.

Mr. Lincoln I. Ne fi', of 218 Sixth street
and 4010 Butler street, has gone to At-
lantic City for a two weeks' sojourn with
his wife and family of three children.

Mr. Chas. E. Camp, who is with E.G.
Ludwig, has also gone to Atlantic City
tor an outing. From letters received he
must be having a roval good time and
will be quite a "salt" by the time he
comes home.

Mr. Henry Ludwig, with Gustaye Lud-
wig, has returned from camp looking and
feeling very well. His brothers are going
to the S. A. F. convention this year in-
stead of camping out on the Lake Shore.

Mr. Wm. Faber, a member of the Flo-
rists' Club, and with W. C. Beckert,
seedsman, lost his father by death on
Tuesday morning. Mr. Faber died from
a complication of diseases and leaves a
family of two daughters and three sons.

The American Florist.

Aug. 7

the mother having died some time ago.

Miss Mary Britenbaugh, who assists
at the stand of Langhans & Co., Alle-
gheny Market (Mr. F. Britenbaugh isthe
Co.) is at home sick with typhoid fever.
Her friends all wish her a speedy recovery.

The Florists" Club held a special meet-
ing on tbe 5:h Inst, to close arrangements
for attending the S. A. F. convention.
Those who go expect to leave on thel2th
inst.

Mr. T. P. Langhans is home from Som-
erset county looking well and hearty.
He brought home a series of photo views
taken by himself and which reflect grot
credit on him as an artist in that line.

Mr. Wedenrotb, with Mr. Nicholas
Wappler, was with us this week, also
Mr. A. M. Stewart, representing Mr.
John Krauss, of New York. Mr. S. says
trade is picking up again now that the
tariff qiiesti in is settled. It has made at
least 15% difference in their line of goods.
Regia.

Chicago.

club's visit to park ridge. — ROUTE TO
PROVIDENCE.— NEWS OF THE PARKS. —
MARKET CONDITIONS — VISITORS.

The weather was again favorable for
the Florists' Club last Sunday and the
visit to Mr. E. Bueltner's place at Park
Ridge was much erjoyed. Mr. Buettner
has 12 acres of land and 70,000 feet of
glass, all in the best of order. His Beau-
ties are in the pink of condition, as in fact
is everythirg on the p'ace. He has this
year increased the space devoted to
Beauty and cut down that devoted to
Meteor. Not only is th? call for Beauty
greater, but tbe soil here seenis better
adapted to the Beauty than other roses.
The soil is mostly humus produced
through the rank growth of prairie grass
which lor ages has annually been burned
over or decayed in natural course. This
is slightly mixed with the clay subsoil.
There seems to be rather more clay in his
soil than at some other points around the
eity. He believes that Beauty likes a
lighter soil than most other roses, and
certainly the Beauties produced by Mr.
Buettner cannot be excelled anywhere in
the country. Meteor he finds rather dis-
posed to mildew and wh( n attacked by
this fungus it is very difficult to combat,
more so than on any other rose he grows.
This is his main reason for cutting down
the space devoted to this rose. He is giv-
ing Belle Siebrecbt another trial, us ng
carried over plants, believing that this
rose will produce becter from such plants
than younger ones. He is trying only
300 plants as an expeiiment. He has
discarded Testout. While the buds were
good and always salable he found it did
not bloom freely enough to be profitable.
His early chrysanthemums are now about
two feet high and in splendid condition.

In carnations the onh- new ones he is
trying are Jubilee, Flora Hill and Harri-
son's white. He has considerable faith
in the last named on account of its parent-
age. The plants in the field are all look-
ing well. It is understood, though, that
Jubilee does not move well, and Mr.
Johnson, foreman for W. N. Rudd, said
that they were growing all their carna-
tions inside this summer, and had noth-
ing planted out except a few seedlings.
They plant in benches in Mav. Mr.
Buettner thought he could not affjrd to
grow carnations in that way as he would
then lose the late spring cut from houses
of previous season's planting.

Mr. Buettner uses soil from his own
land altogether, arranging it sd that
each section has several years in which

to recuperate, during which period it is
planted to some strong growing grass
which is turned under to enrich the soil.

After the visitors bad inspected the
houses and fields they gathered on the
lawn where a temporary shelter had been
erected for the occasion, and were given
an excelUnt lunch with abundant liquid
accompaniment, and Messrs. McKeilar,
Winterson and Kissell entertained all
with excellent vocal music. There was
no baseball this time and it was some-
what humorous to see some of the base-
ball heavy weights engaged in the mild
game of ere quet. The afternoon passed
very pleasantly and all enjoyed them-
selves thoroughly. A unanimous vote of
thanks to Mr. Buettner for his generous
hospitality was passed and at time of
leavinij he was given three heartycheers.

The next trip will be to tbe establish-
ment of Messrs. Bassett & Washburn at
Hinsdale, some time the latter part of
August, date not yet decided.

Notice of arrangements for transporta-
tion from Chicago to the Providence con-
vention of the Society of American Flo-
rists will be found elsewhere in this issue
under the heading ' Chicago to Provi-
dence." This will be a most delightful
trip, and all who can possibly do so
should avail themselves of the opportu-
nity to visit the seashore under such
favorable circumstances, to say nothing
of the attractions of the convent ion it self.

Mr. M. Stauch has taken the position
of manager of the greenhouses of the
Art F.oral Co. at Blue IsUnJ.

Mr. Kanst is moving the plants into
the handsome and commodious new con-
servatory at Washington Park.

Mr. Stromback expects to extend the
herbaceous garden in Lincoln Park to
Fullerton avenue the coming season.

The Liucoln Park Board offers $150 in
prizes for the best plans for the new Chi-
cago Avenue Park, which will be on 15
acres ot the made land east of the Chi-
cago avenue pumping station. Work
will begin September 1 on the Obio street
extension cf the Lake shore drive.

Business is looking up a trifle, there
being a perceptibleincreasein the demand
for cut flowers. Roses are beginning to
come in a little better, good teas bring-
ing up to $3. though there are more
going at $1. Beauties sell very readilj-
but the price obtained is somewhat low,
$15.00 per hundred being asked for the
best.

Most of the carnations coming to this
market are poor in quality, although
there are a few good ones, including L z-
zie G Ibert, Portia and Scott, the latter
readily briogins 75 cents per hundred.
Other stock can be bought as low as $5
per hunired bunches.

Smilax was somewhat scarce the past
week, ail that came in the market finding
ready customers; price ranging from $8 to
$10. Sweet peas are beginning to shorten
up while the demand is not brisk the sup-
ply is also short. Gladioli have been com-
ing into the market in large quantities
from the central part of the state. There
is rot a very great call for this article
and quantities of it are left on the com-
mission men's hands.

Visitors In towr: Mr. Humfeld of the
Muncie Floral Co., Muncie, Ind; U. J.
Virgin, New Orleans; H. A. Bunyard,
representing Pitcher & Manda.

The New York Gardener's Society.

A special meeting of the New York Gar-
deners' S >ciety was held in their rooms
on Saturday, July 2+th. fjr the purpose
of distributing the pr.zes won at their

exhibition in tbe Citv Hall in June. The
president, Mr. John Shore, in banding the
the winners the several valuable cupsacd
money prizes, accompanied them with
suitable remarks which were responded
to by the recipients.

A discussion followed on the advisa-
bility of holding a canna show next
month, and it was finally resolved that
an exhibition of cannas and other flow-
ers be given in connection with the
Scciety's first annual dinner, which will
be held on the second Saturday in Si p-
tember, and to which the presidents nf
all neighborirg Florists' and Gardeners'
Clubs will be invited. It was also
decided to hold a chrysanthemum show
in November and a committee was ao-
pointed to make arrangements accord-
ingly.

On the exhibition tab'e were same very
fine seedling cannas raised by A. L.
Marshall, of Fowling, N. V., one of
which, a large deep crimson flower named
John B. Dutchc, which is an improve-
ment on Chas. Henderson, was awarded
the Society's certificate. Messrs. John
M. Hunter and A. Welsing also made
displays of new and standard varieties
of cannas. The latter showed a vase of
asters which were much admired. A cer-
tificate of merit was awarded Mr. Ferdi-
nand Mangold for a new cvpripedium.

The next meeting of the Society will be
held on the occasion cf the dinner in Sep-
tember 11, which will be a great event
amongst tbe gardeners of this section.

JaS. I. DONLAN.

Providence, R. I.

A HAIL STORM —.MUCH RAIN. — BUSINESS
DRAGS — ENTERTAINMENT FOR CONVEN-
TION VISITORS.

A genuine hail storm visited the city on
Saturdav last, that lasted several min-
utes. Fears were expressed by many
that a great amount of damage would te
done. Fortunately we escaped any
serious results. In some places foliage
was badly puncturedanda smallamount
of glass broken.

■Too much rain of late has injured stock
plants of carnations in the field where the
location was low and soil heavy.

Business drags alorg and outside of
funeral work there is nothing to stimu-
late the fljrists save the coming conven-
tion. Tae fever is raging above the nor-
mal and every one is getting into line
with a determinat'on to make this one
of the most ei joy able conv.;ntions ever
held by the society.

Through the courtesy of Mr. E.J. John-
ston, the spacious grounds about the
homestead will be one of the olj ctive
points. Oj the way to S jean Point
cemetery the party of ladies with their
escorts will tarr3' at Mr. Johnston's where
refreshments will be served by the club
and the hospitality extended to the
visitors.

The ride to Roger Williams' P'ark and
a small million other side excursions will
enable the visitors to get a good idea of
Providence as we find it.

Roses and good material for funeral
work has been scarce for some time past.
Asters are a little tardy this vear and the
rain has spoiled out of door fliwers.

Don't forget the dates 17, 18, 19, 20.

The souvenir program which the local
club will present to convention visitors
is Hearing completion and will be very
handsome and creditable to the club and
to Mr. H. C. Aylesworth, who is getting
it out. Mr. .Aylesworth's address is 97
Dyar street, and he says he has a few
more eligible spaces left for wise adver-
tisers. Little Rhodv.

iSgj.

The Americax Florist.

Baltimore.

CLUB MEETING.— TRADE CONTINUES DULL.
— DEATH OF WILLIAM I-OWLER.

At the last meeting of the club the vice-
president of the S. A. F. for Maryland
was by resolution requested to use his
vote and influence at Providence to bring
about the affiliation of the various clubs
with the national society.

There was quite an interesting show of
cannas at the meeting, including ;iii ex-
hibit from Mr. R jbert Craig, of Philadel-
phia. Undoubtedly the canna is taking a
front rank for bloom as well as foliage,
and if it is improved in s ze much further
it is to be hoped it will be improved in
substance as well, for the worst fault it
has now is its flabby and transient char-
acter.

Trade in general continues dull. Roses
are scarce; one might almost say eood
ones are unobtainable, and the bulk of
the dealing is in flowers suitable for
funeral work.

Mr. William Fowler, who was gardener
for Mr. Johns Hopkins and after Mr.
Hopkins' death gardener on the estate,
in all forty years, died on July 23 at the
advanced age of seventy-five years.

He was born at Kelvin Grove, near
Glasgow, Scotland, December 24, 1822.
He served bis apprenticeship at the R jyal
Botanical Gardens, Glasgow, and went
from there to Kew Gardens, London,
from whence he cnme to America in 1849
and settled in Virginia. He had, how-
ever,Ui: such an admirable record at Kew
that the British government sought his
services in botanical work in Australia,
where he served three and a half years.

After his return from Australia he en-
gaged with Mr. Hopkins and for theensu-
ipg forty years never changed his situa-
tion. In fact but for the estate having
been purchased by the city to form CliP
ton Park he would have been occupying
the same house at his death.

Mr. Fowler was one of the most
remarkably unassuming and unpreten-
tious men in his business. His knowledge
of plants was astonishinglv extensive
and yet few even of his acquaintances had
any idea of his abilities, owing to his
reserve and modest appreciation of his
own worth. He was with all an exem-
plary christian, and for over twenty-five
years an elder in Aisquith street Presby-
terian church.

Clifton, as the Hopkins home place was
called, was his pride, and the many mag-
nificent specimen trees and shrubs now
adorning the city's most beautiful park
were selected, placed and developed into
their present beauty by the loving care of
Wm. Fowler.

The place has been noted for many
years Or the indoor grapes and otherfine
fruit produced, especially the figs, which
were grown in great quantity, with un-
varying excellence and undeviating suc-
cess.

In all we may say we have sustained a
loss, in him, of another old school gar-
dener, whose place will probably never be
filled. Mack.

Nashua, N. H.— The mother of Judge
C. W. Hoitt died Wednesday, August 4.
Judge Hoitt will have the sympathy of
nis many friends in the trade.

CoHOCTON. N. Y.— The Presbyterian
Church held its second annual sweet pea
exhibition August 5 and 6. There was
quite a lengthy list of prizts. Grove P.
Kawson, of Elmira, was judge, and he
also delivered a lecture on "Plant life" to
an appreciative audicLce.

Fort Dodge, Ia.— P. L. Larson has
bought the fixtures and stock and leased
the greenhouses of the Fort Dodge Green-
house and Nursery Co., (John Kellen-
berger) and will continue the business.
Mr. Larson has been foreman for J. C.
Rennison, Sioux City, la., for the last
four years. Mr. Kellcnberger has accumu-
lated considerable property which he
intends now to enjoy.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdvertleemenU under this head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

E L. care Aiuerlcin Klorlst. CtilcaKO.

SITUATION WANTK1)-By experienced all
prower; well up In roses, etc : iiKe 30. slnp
dress tiEOKUt BEAL. Massll »

are Anaerlcan florist.

SITUATION WANTEI)-Ab Kardener and tl.,rl»t by
slnfzle man of larfie eiperleiH
ences. etc.

A D, care Am. Florist,

erence. O K W. Ce

SITUATION WANriSI)-B.y tirst-class grower and
dec rator. position tltlier lu store or ^^reenhouse.
References No. I Address Veritas,

Care American Florist. Chlcgo.

SITUATION WANTED— Urst class general grower,
designer: 17 years' e.vperience; married: compe-
tent to take trn^rgH. Hellabie. teraper.ite: worker.
ALHIOX. care American Florist, Chicago.

SJITUATION WANIED— By young man, to further
to his knowledge of growing cut fl-iwers; 4 years ul
general plant growing, lioud prop.igalor and worker.
Address K AVahs. Edwardsvlllo. 111.

SITUATION WAN I ED— As gruwer or loreman on
commercial place; IS years' thorough, pracilcal
experience growing roses, carnations. 'mums, vloitts,
bulbs. Relereoces. Woukek. care Am, Florist.

SITUATION WANTEI>-giuele man. '-'li, sober, i'.
years' i.xperlence with cut dowers and hed..lng
plants: permanent position, pr vale or commercial. In
or around Philadelphia, U W. care Am, Florist,

SITUATION WANTlil) — By an experienced gar-
dener and lloflet, coiupeient In all bran*
years

SITUATION WANTEl)~By all round good grower:
well up In roses and mLinis, etc. Mist class refei-
ences from past and present employers. Age 2'^; sin-
gle, Ejtate wages, etc. Address kuseGhowek,

European and Amei lean refer-
ences" Married , age ;itl Address

PK.ACTiCAL, care American Florltt,

SITUATION WANTED— By young man. In whole-
io sale or retail establishment, Tnorough y ac-
quainted with New Vork t.'.ty trade, and highly rec-
ommeuued- New York preferred. ,\ddress

\VHoLES-'\I.tn, cre^N Hrumneld St., Boston.

SITUATION WANTED-By Uoilst; VI years experi-
ence: good grower of roses, carnations, violets,
'mums, pot plants, etc, Laud^capB^, Best of reler-
e. ces. Address H K,

care Jonn Klettenberg, :i4'; Cleveland Ave,, Chicago,

SITUATION WANTED— A young man with 4 years'
e,vperlence In greenhouse and dower store, also
funeral work and decorating, would prefer store
work and decorating J^ltictiy tempeiaie. Best of
uakhv c, gkay, Bu^ksport, Me,

in every way, and can produce Al slock of roses, ca
nations, 'mums, etc Married: age 35 tor partlc Jars
address FLORIST, box 4, Kosebana.»taten Island, N,V,

W^

B. U, TuoRNE, Wooster, O,

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The Campbell Gkeexhol'se, &t. Cioud. Mn

W^

W^

kel; uaiuial gas preferretl: if you mean busiues
write btttimg lull lerms and particulars. Address

O G. cure American Flurlet.

WANTEH— A thorouKhly exper'enced Rardener, by
scotch Kentlenian tn N. C, at hlB residence.
GreenhouBe 80x20. BH8b. moderate ffruunds and small
farm tu mftnage— all help needed. (Jood house; salary
$ijO 00 per month. Man accuslomod to southern help
preferred. No man need apply who has not tlrBt-cIasB
t('sttnionlftl« from good places from the old country—
Scotcli. KnitllBh or IrlBh tqually liked. AddresB

B. .1. FisdEU. ABheboro. Uandolpli Co.. N. C.

Ice

"LioK SAI,K-Near Chicago. :> yreenhousee. a n
X" awelllDK and Impleni-'nta. More particulars ___
application- Address M. care American Florist.

F(.>K SALK— <>r tr»de for clear city or farm property,
k'iirden farm. Ave acres, live hot houBee. Sell
cheap. Kasy terraB. AddrcsB

Hakhy W. I HE Alexandria, Ind.

ifOH MA I. K Well establtahed Horist bUBlnesaln north-
' ern Indiana, s 000 ft of glas*. nearly new. 8 acres
of land, or less If desired. No competition Address
G care Americnn Florist. Chlcaeo

W SALK— On account of axe of proprietor, a
greenhouse plant ot nine houses, all stocked and
iccessful operation. For particulars, address
''OKT MuiiGE GREKNHotTSBH. Kort Dodge Iowa.

F'

inon SALK OR RffiNT-Greenhouse property In !ra
' mediate neighborhood of New Tork City, opp site
the eutrauce of three cemeteries. For particulars ad-
dress Ij M. care American Florist.

ipOll SA»,E OK KENT— Three grpenhouaes and two
' Nits ,"><i\in.") feet each, al-o dw^'lllni; house. Easy
terms l< I responsible p-ity. >-ltUHt;dIn Rog ^tb Park.
Emiulre at Vlh Wells St., 2nd FUt. Chlcigo.

R SALE— New greenhou>(e well stocked, In tirst-
ciass condition. In one of the beet uiwns In Wls-
Good opening for u hustler. Owner retiring

F'-

Ti'OR SALE— In Warren. R. I . 5 greenhousefl, nice il-
J? room cottige. birn, sheds, stiope. etc; about lU
acres of good land: young orchard, shade tre^s and
grapevines. Greenhuuses and c ttage heated with
not water Windmill »upplleB water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on e^sy terms Apply to

O. H NYE. Wa '•en, R. L

Two carnation and pansy growers wiih $1000 each.
We have added 20 000 square fet- 1 of glat-s to our plant
this year, and all of "ur men h;ive st-'Ck In the Inc
porated c )mpany. Two of uur

fever, and wish to i

en hare the Alaska
Address
A. iVIHTINti. Morris. III.

To purchaee at a li>w tlgure. wttliln a radius of :yj
miles ot New York City, a soiHli horist establlshm-nt
of Irom one to five acres ot land, wltu two to five
greenhouses, for a young man to start In^he business.

Well established seed an i bulb business In large
eastern cUv. with very good steady private trade; rea-
sons for "ale, Inability to attend to it properly on ac-
count of other business: good opportunity for enter-
prising and pushing seedsnian ; small capital required.

. I )e)i

W

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GREENHOUSE BOILER

FOR SALE IMMEDIATtLY.

Noveltv Hot Water Heater c:ipable of heating IWO
feet of 4-tncli pipe. Used iwo eeasons only. Green-
house to be tiiken d<wn Apply at

<'KESCENT IJII.LCOXSEKVATOUIES.

P, O, Box t:1. Framinghara. Mass.

FOR SALE AT HALF ITS COST i;^eT»tVkSn':

venlent to New Vork C ty two-sto-^y dwelllng.9roomB,
all healed bv steam. Good barn and dwelling for fore-
man. Favlna business established 5!hJ acres ot choice
land. Klectnc cars pass the door. Ill h«»alth the cause
for selling. For further partlculiira address

B J, care American Florist. Chicago.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE, CHEAP,

AT KAMSEYS. N. J.

The W. J. Thurston range, constating of two houses
10:(xlt; ft., one house 130x20 ft .one house 10:^x10 ft tJ In.,
one house KWxll ft ti In., and one sasn house 00x10 It.,
all heated with Ultchlngs ACo.'s corruuated tire-box
boilers, pipes and fittings, and. In addition to the
above, the heating apparatus, consisting of two No. 17
boilers with pipes and fittings. Is In place for one house
lUixlt; ft and one house i:ilx20 ft There are two pot-
ting sheds and a stable on the place, which consists of
about two acres of land situated at Hamseys, N. J.
The above propertv will be sold cheap to close the
estate. Applv to W. J. Thurston, on the premises, or
Bakoain care American Florist. Chicago.

WALNUT HILL GREENHOUSES

FOR SALE.

Located. Independence. Missouri 10 miles from Kan-
sas City, with rapid transit; plant established In ISSI.
well known, good trade ove ■ Missouri and four other
states and at home Present plant buHt entirely new
two years ago— two bouses 100x20, one 100x10. potting
and packing sbfed ItixSO and boiler shed; especial care
taken In hulldlag; everything tirut class and substan-
tial: patent ventilating apparatus working perfectly;
t'lty water, 12 faucets and meter, low rate. Hot water
heat, heats pertectlv. pinnt Includes lit 000 pots. 50
good hotbed sash, stock of plants, carnations, etc. and
miscellaneous bedding plants, and 2^ acres of land.
Reason for selling, proprietor's falling health. Ad-
dress at once N. S. GRIFFITH.

care McCoy Banking Co., Independence, Mo.

10

The American Florist.

A^tg- 7,

Largest, Coolest and Best Market
in Chicago.

Constant supply ol all SEASONABLE FLOWERS.

Full line ol FLOhIjTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE WnRK. Etc.

Cons gnments of First Grade Stock solicited.

CHAS. W. McKELLAR^

45 TO 49 WABASH AVE.,
ED. F. WINTERSON, Mgr. CHICAGO.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

J. H. DEAMUD, MailiiRer.

^DISCOUNT ON WIRE WORK

DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
5/ WABASH AVENUE,

Mention Amerloan Florist-

A. L. RANDALL,

wiioi6sai6 Fiorisi

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Affent for flnest srades WaxPd and TIbhqo Paper*

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AHO FLORISTS- SUPPLIES,

88 Sc 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CEICAOO.

Prompt Atteutloii to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL 60.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

- CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

LAST CALL
FOR ADVS.
FOR OUR

GONVE.NTION
NUMBER

Copy must reach us by the morning
of August 1 1 to be in time.

©yfioPeAaPc MarftetA.

Cut Flowers.

CEICAOO AUB. C. ~

Roaes. Beauties. lonK ^^-IS^K !!!

medium b.OOOlO.WI

short 4.000 111X1

Brides. Bridesmaid 1.00® .^(il)

Meteors.La France J.OO® 3.00

" Kalserln 1.00® .i.OO

Nlphetos, Perle. Gentler 1.00® 2.00

Carnations W@ ..o

Sweet peas .-i"

Gladiolus 2.00® J.OO

A^^S';:.'.'.'.'.'.'.'';.::::::;;;:::::::::::'::" e.oo® aw

Asters 6"f -ij

Adlantum. o'sif ><.-,'i?l

SmllaK '""^JSffi

Asparagus du.ou

ST. LOCIS. Aug. 5.

Roses. Beauties SSS?^? 22

Meteors " 00® 4.00

•■ Brides, Maids f 00® 4.0(1

Mermets. La Franco 'Kc* X 22

Penes '.««»■ -W

Carnations l-^'

Asters ,; !•"['

Tuberose stalks .i.uu(" .>.iw

Sweet peas tMa.W !ji

Smllai 10.ii0@12.o0

Adiantum J™)

AsparaKUB -j.uu

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Galax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

tlona. Metal I>e8igi>s, Dried and ArtlHolal

Flou-ors, and our Special Patent Klbbon

Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra v^eight.

Send lor Catalogue.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St ,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

^XL. ICIOE> <& OO.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

YOU NEED OUR
Trade Directory

.A.1TX)

Reference Book

I>E,ICE! S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 OOMINICK STREET,

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINB STREET,
.^^. ST. LOUIS, MO.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.

>fFOR THE TRADE WCiM

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wliol6§al6 Gut Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIRE WORK A SPBCIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Gommission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

I^A complete Hue of Wire Ueslgrus.
BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Uecoratlntf and all Klorlsts Designs
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N C.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

GUT FLOWERS,

WRITB CS FOR ILLUSTRATEU CAT.A-
LOGtJE OF WIRE DESIGNS.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avenue.
■ CHICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can All all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of KoBes and Carnations.

We ARE Headquarters tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

W. E. LTNCH,

isS'"" CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHICA.GIrO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

away wnn •>'«• ».»<;.• of 60O letter*.

Blu.k I^diTs., 1 1-2 or 2 irub -tze. per 100. $2 00
Script Letters. $4.00
FuBtener wiih encb letter or word

INed by leading florists everywhere and for a^a by ill
wholesale florist.', and supply dealer!^

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
'cR«rit BOSTON, MASS. .* h^"i.'."*.t.

jSgj.

The American Florist.

11

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

CONSIGN TO

ItUY KKOM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^?i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street.

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

-Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel. 96n8th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

lyilSPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
•old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 WeM 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 383 38th St

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Whofesale Gut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

Telephone lt;;5 ;istb St.

■GOOD INDUCEMENTS TO GROWERS OF

FIRST-CLAtiS STOCK.

In Western
New York.

HEADQUARTERS

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS.

■Also Dealer in Florists' Supp ies and Wire Designs.

WM. F. KASTING,*^"'^"'^'^'""'"'""'"

495 Washington St..

Larue orders t

Florist.
BUFFALO. N. Y.

very low prices.

FRED. EHRET,

wiioi6§aie Fiorisi.

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

Wholesale Florist

1612 a 1614 BARKER STREET.
Set. Market & Chestnut. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Soeclal attention ^Iven to shlpplnt; orders.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

Is now accepted as the standard In preparln;^ color

descriptions, by many foreign bouses as

well as In America.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 322 Dearhorn St.. Chicago.

©V^RoP«*af« MarfteU.

Cut Flowers.

NEW TORK. Auj;. 4.

Kces, Beauty, extra 5 uoia:!.") 00

medium 3.00@UI.110

.50® 1.00

Carnation

Valley S.OOf- 3.U

8weet peas per lOO bunches 2o@ .50

Asters, per 100 bunches 2.IjO;5. 4.00

(Jladlolus .tO

Adlantum .' .25® .'is

Snillax 10 00® 13.00

Koaes. Gontler, Perle 1 00(<; , „„

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00® 11 00

Carnations .^lOa 1 UO

Valley 2.00® 3 00

Asters .50

Sweet peas per 1000 25® .50

Fink pond lilies 4 00

Adlantum 1 00

Bmllax 10.00®12.00

Aeparaftus 60 00

PHILADELPHIA. AUK 4.

Roses, Beauties i;.uo®12.00

Brides. Maids 2 OO® 4.00

Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations 50® 1.00

Valley 3 00® 4.00

Sweet peas 2o@ .50

Smilax 12.00®!.), 00

AJlantum ;5(g; 1.00

Asparaxug 36. 00® 50. 00

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

Wholesale Florists

k

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hiirtioulliinil .luclloneers.
84 HAWUEY STREET, - BOSTON.

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST.. BOSTON, MASS,

Tlshlng to conslen goods

Strings 10 to 12 feet long-,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

LAST CALL FOR ADVS.

FOR OUR

CONVENTION
NUMBER

Copy must reacli us by the morning
of August 1 1 to be in time.

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an advertiser.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28tii STREET,
— NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice KoHeH in
uuexrelle<l quulity.

Carnations, Mignonette, Orcliids

and Valley.
THOS. ^VOUJVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.
Roses shipped lo all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK.

WHOLESSLE » FLORIST.

Careful Shipping to all parts of the coimtTTi
Price list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANGs

53 WEST 30th STREET.

. . . . iVEjw ^"Oieic.

JRoemer's Superb Prize Pansies.j

I TheBnest strain of Pansles In the World. I

4 INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE LEAD- Z
• ING NOVELTIES. f

f niahest Award Inter. E.xhlhltlon at Ilamburs.lSIT t
Catalot:iic free on application. ?

FRED. ROEMER, SEED GrOV
Qtiedtinburg, Cermany.

3WER. t

You Need Our

TRADE DIRECTORY
REFERENCE BOOK

FOR 1896. PRICE $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

12

The American Florist.

Aug. 7,

efta ^sai 9rac)«.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome I!. Eice, Prcs.: E. H. CLAr.K. Hi Vi
Pres.; S, F. Willakd. Wethprsfield, Codu., Sc
and Treas.

Pea Reports.

First correspondent: N. Y. State, half
the crop rotting and sprouted. Eastern
Michigan, yield half crop. Port Hope
vicinity, yield one-third, acreage one-half.
Northern Michigan, crop one-half, acre-
age one-half.

Second correspondent: Canada. acreage
one-half, crop prosptcts not over half
usual. Peas sprouting account rain and
heat, damage hard to estimate yet.

Third correspondent: Ntw York. Peas
under size and generally a poor sample,
the early crops fairly good as to quantity,
anticipate medium and late quite short;
account hot weather peas undersized.
Late sown late sorts doing better but
shorteced acreage will reduce total crop.

Fourth correspondent: Canada, much
rain last w(ek in Ju'y. Vines cut and
suffering in field, some fields so flooded
can't turn vines.

Oscar H. Will & Co., of Bismarck, N.
D., and Fayetieville, N. Y., have sold
their Fayettt ville branch to Mr. F. H.
Ebeling, of Syracuse, who has removed
the same to that city. Mr. Will expects
to return to the northwest soon.

VisiTi.NG New York: C. P. Braslan of
Chicago.

Toronto.

THE CRICKET MATCH. — UNFAVORABLE
WEATHER — HORT. SOCIETY MEETI.NG.

The weather on Wednesday last was
not propitious nor was it conducive to
first rate cricket. Old probs said that it
would clear up in the afternoon and
Harry Dale with twenty-five of his staff
arrived on tbegrounds( Exhibition Park I
about 12:30 p. m. After every one,
including about thirty members of the
local Association, had stowed away a
good square meal, play was commenced
but the aforesaid old probs having bceu
OD a bender the day before fjrgot all
about his promise and treated us to vari-
ous kinds cf Scotch mists and "cunning
little rains". However, play wen" on
merrily although the crease, which in
ordinary times is as good as any in the
city, was very muddy and greasy.
Brampton went to the wicket first and
were all put out for 43 runs, then
Toronto went in and managed to pile up
47, more than half of which were made
by Tom Manton, who displayed a most
astonishing and unexpected capacity for
driving the ball all over the field. It is
hard to say how matters would have
gone if the weather and the grounds had
been in good order, but another match
will be in order before the season closes.
There is lots of fun and sociability in
these meetings anyway.

The Horticultural Society holds its
"Sweet Pea'' meeting to-night and Mr.
E. I'lley will hold fonhon the subject, no
doubt to the edification of all present. A
large audience is expected. The present
place of meeting will soon be too small
for these gatherings. E.

If you have anything to sell to florists
you should cot fail to offer it in our Con-
vention Number to be issued next week.
But send adv. at once or you may be
too late.

JOHNSON & STOKES.

Kingly Giant Pansies.

Our Prize Gold Coin Collection of Kingly

FainsieS cannot be surpassed in size of flower, perfection of
bloom, or for the variety of markings or richness of coloring.

WE OFFER

OJUi-" Premiums

FOR BIGGEST PANSIES.

\\ . kiuAv tli:U ill our •■Kingly Collection of Giant
Pansies" we have as tiue a strain of pansies as it is
po^silitH to produce. To stimulate an effort to
^Iimu ihcm at their best, we offer the followin;;
GOLD PRIZES:

$25 00 in Gold for the Largest Pansy.

10 00 in bold lor the Next Largest.

5.00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

3.00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

2.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

CONDITIONS OF COIVIPETITION.

Competition is open to all who purchase of us.

our. I. * S. Kinjjly Collection ot Giant Pansies.

Inside of each packet will be found a card, on

whi.-h the flower must he carefullv mounted and

PRICES, Per Trade Packet $ .50

Per It Ounce 1.25

Per Ounce 5.00

Per I4 Pound 15.00

Per Pound 50.00

Other Pansies.

Trade "kt. U Oz Oz.

Giant Yellow $ .40 $1.00 $4 00

" White 40 100 4.00

" Striped 40 1.00 4.00

" Black 40 1.00 4.00

" Blue 40 1.00 4.00

Trade Pkt. flz.

Bugnot's Giant Blotched $ .50 $5 00

Cassler's Five Blotched 50 5.00

Trade Pkt. Trade Pkt.

CINERARIA, James' Giant

strain $ .60 $1 00

CHINESE PRIMROSE,

Prize English Mixed 60 1.00

f ssi'd and sent to us on or h.-fon- October 1st. I«)H

WRITE US YOUR WANTS IN BULBS. We can suit you in price.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

217 & 219 Market Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

If YOL HAVE fAILCD

to secure a fine stock of GLADIOLUS SPIKES

write us for prices, etc. We can

suit you in every particular.

NOTHING FINER OR MORE DURABLE FOR
SUMMER DECORATING.

Cushman Gladiolus Co.

I ED, CD.

LAST CALL
FOR ADVS.
FOR OUR
CONVENTION
NUMBER
TO BE
ISSUED

NEW CANNAS

LOGAN BERRIES
SPIRAA ANTHONY WATERER.

FOK FALL DELIVERY.

Send for I>Tlce List later.

THE CONARD & JONES CO ,
WEST tiHOVE, PA.

i^CD-ricrE:.

The Board of Park Coniniissioners, City
of Davenport, Iowa, wish to purchase an
assortment of PALMS. Offers, giving full
descriptions, name, size, etc., should be-
directed to.

CHR. TOERRING, Park Com..

U.WENFOKT, IOWA.

NEXT WEEK.

E. G.HILL & CO.,

wtioiesaeFiorsts

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

FAX0N;S2^{u^^;PANSI^^^^^^

large, thick and velvety: o( superb colurs and

markings. The perfectit>n of form and texture.

In Trade Packets at Sl.OO eacli.

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Ci.rrrf.poDdeiice eohi-itvd.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

i8g7.

The a mer ican Florist.

13.

ALM

(Ste^/^

FRESH

ON HAND

For AUGUST DELIVERY. PerlOO ]000 .WM

, ItrliiiorpHim n.2o $10 (Kl $37.5(1

Fcirsleriiiim 125 8 .il) Tim

mm mills I..>l 12 6U :i5 OU

Above prices are tor selected seeds only, of hlKliesl
^ermlnatlnK power.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N. J.

Mention tble paper.

Send orders QUICK.

Fresh Kenlia Be'moreana or Forste-iana
seed, post or exp paid per lOflUSIvo".
Fresh CO'ypha australis or Sealorthia
el gans se. d. delivery included, per
Seed the tinnl. Samples sent on ap-
«S-Send for our NEW Price Lists.
H. H. BERGER & CO.. No 220 Broadway. NEW YORK.
BllANCH HllirK. San Kranel»co. Tal (Ketab. ls:s.i

BURPEE^S
t SEEDS

I Philadelphia.

! W, and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop" :

I pa

♦ Lilium Ha

LARGE buyers.

ALL KINDS OF BULBS- J

Harrisii, Freesjas, Roman Hya- f

§ cinths. Narcissus, etc., etc. Special 4
k prices oil app.leatton.

Mention American florist.

The Annual nieetini; of the members of
the Florists' Hail Association will be held in
Music Hall, Providence, R. 1., at 4 p. m. on
Wednesday, August IS, 1.S97.

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y-

TRY DREER'S
GftRDEN Seeds,

Plants, Bulbs & Requisites.

They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed fre<
to the trade only.

HENRY A. DREE'",,
PhUadelphU. Pa.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

133 First Prizes, the highest awards
World's Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.
1000 .See<l8, linest mixed, i",,-.

tB"Prlce List on application. Cash with order.

Pansies Worm Raisino.

NEW CROP SEED of Ihls POPULAR VARIETY.

3-16 ounce SI. 00

1-2 " 2 25

I " 4.00

cj^s:h: ■with oitrjEE,.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 <;raiit Ave., .JEKSEY CITY, N. .J.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

EARLY BULBSv« PANSY SEED

Bulbs Ready.

1st SHIPMENTS OF

Romans,

P. W. Narcissus,

Freesias,

Gallas,

L. Harrisii.

VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSY MIXTURE, This «

the Pansy inixture for every Florist who would realize the highest
piices for his flowers and plants. It contains the cream of the
cream of every noted Pansy growers' product the whole world
over. It contains, besides all the choicest Cerraan Pansies in
their wide range of beautiful colorings, all the separate colors
of the Giant Tnmardeaus with their immense flowers and rich
colors. It contains the Giant Cassier and Bugnot strains, the
product of celebrated Scotch strain?, the Falaise and Boulogne
Ciants, in fact there is no strain of any of the celebrated Pansy
Specialists not represented in our I.N'TKRNATIONAL MIXT-
URE. Price, percz 810.00; M oz, Jj.OD; Js oz. SL.W; trade pltt.
.30c. (Less 10 per cent, for cash).

Vaughan's "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE. "^S^d^fal^

the above shades and colors, two special strains not listed else-
where, and which can only be had in this and our InternatioDal
Pansy. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and
bronzes together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings,
all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the sp'endid Gassier strain
with its delicate veinings We have sparecf no expense to secure
the newest, richest and 6nest sorts. Price, oz. $6.00; \,i oz. $1 :i5-
Vb oz. 75c; pkt. 50c.

CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES in estra

choice mixture. Pkt. 10c; ;; oz. ;JOc; oz. Sl.OJ; 4 ozs. $3.00.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

NEW YORK. H Barclay St.

84 & 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

CANE STAKES sr^..'r^

Strong, select Canes, tied in bundles of 250 each,
per lUOO H 00; 3000 for $11.50.

WIRE STAKES si^i.*;'""

2 feet (No. 9 wire), per 100 50c; per lOOD J3.25
•2.\i " (No. 9 wire), " .Sic; " 4.25

3 ■■ (No. Swire), " 7.=)c; " 6.50
i'A •• (No. 8 wire), " ?.5c; " 7 fO

4 " (N'o.Swire). •' 9ic; " 8 50
SPHAGNUM MOSS, extra clean, fresh

stock, in full size bales, packed by our own
men. per bale, SI. 00; 10 bales J9 00.
The services of our PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
FOR FLORISTS are Free to all Florists. It's an
accommodation well worth considering. It earns
you money because it saves vou money on ALL
Purchases, Try it. Information cheerfully fur-
nished.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.

186 East Kinzie St., CHICAGO-

Venilon American Flnrim

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS,, Englewood, N. J.
X PANSY SEED. X

MAMMOTH SUNBEAM STRAIN.

A t-'ract:! tulluciluii ut ^laut nuwerlnj; varieties, very
larjie. of perfeci form and choice colors; carefully se-

LAST CALL for Advs.

FOR OUR

CONVENTION

NUMBER

Copy must reach us by the morn-
ing of Aug. 11 to be in time.

PANSIES

SEED.

SEED.

NE\« CROP NOW READY.

RQEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

This etrflin Includes all the leading noveltleB.
Odier, <'as8ier, Hiienot and I'Hrisian mixture:
the qualities of these varieties are so well known as
to render a description unneceaaarv. Mixed, per pkt.
ot35iMi8eed'«.$l.(>0: $H.OO per oz.: ?3 OOperi-^oz.: $1 T5
per '4 oz. White, yellow and black. In separate colors.
$1.00 per pkt. Plants ready September ;5th.
CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN.

Wholesale Pansy Grower, LANCASTER, PA.

The JENNINGS STRAIN of linest American
gruwn Pansy seed New crop now ready, (jiritwn
from finest selected slock only. All large flowering
In ereat variety, of most beautiful colors.

The following complimealary letter Is one out of
hundreds received :

Bt-FFALO N. T., June 8th, 18SIT.

MK. E B. JKXNl.vGS Dear &,ir:— 'I he Pansy Sieed
supplied by you last August produced the finest I'.l of
tlowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly firet-
claes. Send me one ounce of your best ml.xed as soon
as ready. Respectfully. WM. SCOTT.

Finest mixed, per nkt of 2500 seeds, f 1.00; >4 oz 8B.0O;
1 oz K III); •) zs Sb'iOO. Yellow, black, white, blue. In
separate colors. Jl.UO per pkt. ; half pkt 50 cts.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

<ir,

r of the tine

Pans

PANSY SEED.

Mixed together, of Bugnot. Gassier. Odier, Trim-
ardeau, and many other varieties, J4 ounce
82.C0; 1 ounce 83.50.

Plants ready September 15, at J3.50 per 1000.

PRIMROSES.

7000 Primroses, single, mixed colors, 82.50 per lOO.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

.Mention American Florist.

PANSY SEED.

Per Oz. Per Lb.

Muting so; iant Mixture M.OO WU.OO

Fiery Faces Mixture, i 00 50.00

Giant German .Mixture 2.50 20.00

Small Fancy. In IIIU colors 3.00 oU.OO

l.(ltiU.UK.i Pansy Plants ready September.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO , Morris, III.

Establlehcd 1SI3. 20.ll008q. ft. glass. Incorporated l,s;i7.

Next week comes
our annual Conven-
tion Number.

14

The America.^ Florist.

Aug. 7,

Cincinnati.

business above summer average. —

critchell's new store.— visitors.—

building and remodeling. — bowling.

— to providence.

Daring tbe past week business was
somewhat above the usual summer aver-
age in some of the Fourth street stores
on account of funeral orders, although
this was not general throughout tbe
city. Tea roses are selling at from $2 to
$3, Valley $3 to $-i. There has been a
lair demand for smilax all summer. Some
good asters are coming in now in large
quantities and sell at 50 to 75 cents per
100.

Critchell's Sons are now doing business
in their new store located at 110 E.
Fourth street. Mr. B. P. Critchell is very
proud of its appearance and justly so, for
it is one of the finest stores in the city.
Mr. Critchell is the oldest florist on
Fourth street, having conducted business
on this popular street since '68.

Mr. Walter Mott, representing H. A.
Dreer, was a caller last week. The boys
are always glad to Eee him.

Mr. Julius Schuman, of Newport, has
been very busy all summer and is still
hard at work getting up a stock of ferns
to supply the wholesale trade of this
vicinity. He is building a house 18x80
and has it well under way for this stock
this fall.

Gus Adrian, of Clifton, has also added
one house 18x100 for roses, and made
•some other alterations about the place.

A visit to the Cambridge Tile and Pot
Mfg. Co., at Covington, a few days since,
found this firm hard at work and busy
■filling orders. Their tile works have a
world wide reputation. Several large
orders are being shipped at present to
'Frisco, California. This firm has also
worked up a very fine business in their
pottery during the past year, and, judg-
ing from the stock on hand, they will un-
questionably do well this coming season.

The winning team of the bowling con-
test at Coney Island are now challenging
any team of five, to be connected with
the florist business, for a match game in
the near future. The first lot of Roman
hyacinths arrived here last week for
George and Allen.

Who is going to Providence? is an
every-day question asked. Those wish-
ing to go should correspond with Mr.
Giesy, of the Lockland Lumber Co. It is
to be hoped that Cincinnati will be well
represented. H. Schwarz.

The long looked for improvement in
business seems actually at hand, and indi-
cations are favorable for an (xcellent fall
trade. Among recent "straws" is Mr.
Harry Bunyard's report of his recent trip
through the west and northvvest. He
says: "Florists are buying very freely,
and during my recent trip I sold more
goods than I have ever before sold during
the same length of time."

This is last call fjr advs. for our Con-
vention Number to be issued next week.
Copy must reach us by August 11 to be
in time.

CARNOTS.

375 fine plants, 3-inch pots; will
sell cheap, or exchange for good
Meteors.

HOPP & LEMKE. Paul P. 0., Mich.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

I«0«SE>{S

For Immediate
Planting.

SOUVENIR DU PRESIDENT GARNOT and AMERICAN BEAUTY

from * and 4-inch pots.

Extra fine stock also BRIDE. BRIDESMAID, PERLE, AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
MRS. MORGAN, NIPHETOS, etc., etc.

All in good, clean stock. For Special Prices for cash, write to

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.

My new crop of MIGNONETTE SEED is now ready, 25c per pkt.; 33.00 per oz.

READY FOR

IMMEDIATE

PLANTING.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.

Kullv eQual to those sent out the last five years, tlrst-class and perfectly healthy In every respect.

Only selected growth trom HowerlnK shoots used In prpagatlng.

WOOTTON, LA FKANCE. AMERICAN BEAUTY, BELLE SIEBRECHT.

:!-lnch pots, SS.OO per 100, 4-lnch pots. $12,110 per 100.
METEOR, KAISERIN A. V., SUNSET, BON SILENE, MERMET.

PERLE, GONTIER. MMK. HOSTE. NIPHETOS, BRIDE,

BRIDESMAID, 3 Inch pots. $7.00 per 100. 4-lnch pots, $10.00 per 100.

J. Xi. Z3XlJXj<=>Fr. -^loomsbuc-s. :e>a.

l*OSEJ{S— Clean, strong and carefully grown.

A n/T'C'D Tr* A IVr IXT' a TrfFV S-luch $8 OO. ^M and 4-lnch $12 per lOO.
JX±uLXj£wX\/^LXV HXmI^ U X X , PEBI.E. UETEOB, BBIDE, I.A FBAITCB

and KAISEBier, 3^i-inch $6 00; 4-incli 87.00 per 100. *y5 Special rates on quantities.

We have still on hand a few Extra Fine

I AMERICAN BEAUTY PLANTS
Sizes and Prices on application.
EDWIN LONSDALE,
WYNDMOOR,
Chestnut Hill. (Stalion H). PHILAOELPHIt. PA.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES, In ;sH-iD. pots at $;;..» per luo.

Elegant clean stock. If you are in want of any

speak quick.

A. G. PRINCE & CO.,

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

1000 Bridesmaids,
400 Brides,

3;^-inch pots, extra fine, at S2.50 per 100-
Cash with order.

GEORGE A. HEINL, Toledo, Ohio.

lOOO

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Fine 4-inch pot plants,
$10.00 per 100.

EMU GLAUBER, Montclair, Colo.

IF YOU WANT ANY

ROSES FOR LATE PLANTING,

Perles, Kaiserins. Brides, Bridesmaids and Belle

Siebrecht. They will catch those planted earlier.

STILL SOMK FINK .S.MIL.W.

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

BRIDEandlRI^ETMAiD ROSES

%1M per 1011, where I'M) or more are
wanted. Ca-sh with order.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield. III.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

Per roo

METEOR, 2' 2-inch $2.00

" 3-inch 3.00

BELLE SIEBRECHT, 21 2-inch 2.00

" 3-inch 3.00

TESTOUT, 2V2-inch 2.00

ALBANY, 3-inch 3.00

LA FRANCE. 3-inch 3.00

BRIDESMAID, 3-inch 3.00

BRIDE, 3-inch 3 00

PERLE, 3-inch 3.00

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBIN K, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch HortlculturHl ('(i.. Boskoop, Holland.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE: 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, importer ol Bulbs. Plants, Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2J4-inch pots,

$20.00 per It.OO; 82,50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3!<-inch pots,

135 00 per 1000; $1 00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, 3 inch, $1.W per 100.
cur SMILAX, 12 cents per string.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. 0.

When writing mention the American Florist.

GOOD ROSES CHEAP.,,,,

•iOOO MFTKOIf*, :;-iii<h «S-.i.50

1500 MAIDS, 3-iiKli 3.00

1000 BKIUES, 3-ilKh 3.0O

«iOO I'EKI.ES, 3-inch 3.50

Klrst-class plants tor Immediate benching.
(JOO a-iiKli SIAIDS. 600 METKOKS at i.OO

W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

i897-

The American Florist.

15.

Single Violets.

Princess de Galles Jioo

Princess Beatrice (new) i.oo

Admiral Avellan (new) i 00

Luxonne 75

Petite Blue 75

I>er Doz. Per 100

S7.00
7.00
7.00
5.00
5.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — AU plants are
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

NEW CROP SEED NOW READY

OF

Zirngiebel's Standard Pansies.

silver Medal i

1 Boston, and First Prizes
verywhere.

"HUGE JEWELS OF VELVET AND GOLD. '

—Boslon Tramm/il.
GIANT MARKET and GIANT FANCY Strains,
in Trade Packets at One DoUar each.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, 1st size, $7.00

2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME. 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12 50

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE. IND.

Bride. Maids Perle. Sunfet. Mrs. Morean. NlphPtos.

TeBiout, Belle Slebrpcht. irom ^^^'inch puts, j:*.-'"!)

perlOU; SlO.OOper 1000.
Perle, Brtdeemald, Teetout, Mrs. Morgan. Belle Ple-

brechl, BtronK plants from ;t-lnch potfi. $5..')ll per 100;

$.W.OU per 1000.
SWAINSONA ALBA, i-lnch pots $l..'iO per dozen.

I will exchange Roses tor young Palms, Pterls treni-
ula. Double Violet* and H. P. Koses.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

ROSES for FORCING

About 300 PERLES, from 4-inch pots
left. Can now be had at a bargain.

TTT/\T LIIIHC! for immediate planting,
■■■■ViJXlXO Lady H. Campbell. No dis-
ease, fine stock, '2J^-inch pots.

100 SWAINSONA. 3-inch pots. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

LAST GALL FOR ADVS.

FOR OlIK

CONVENTION
NUMBER

Copy must reach us by the morning
of August 11 to be in time.

PALMS.

WcilthlT. Th<- (il- -, Mill ;i|v

hiiih duly whi.-h will th.-n bi

ARECA LUTESCENS.

PiTdoz. I'.TlOO

0-in. pols. i»--iA iin-lics liii;li.3 pliints
in a pot iffi.oo l.'jO.OO

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3-inoli pots $3.00 $:;5.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

3-in. pots. S-ia ill. liiKh. 4-:-) l.iivfs I3.S0 12.'). 00

4-in. i)ots, l-.'-lfl in. hijih. 4-rt leaves.... 6.50 50.00
b-'m. |wH.s, 18-20 in. hiuh, (3-7 leaves,

stoi'ks' 9.00 75.00

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

5-in. pots, 12-15 inches high. 7-8 leaves,
strong plants ..$1.50 each, $18. 00

. iiiL- '.Ti.M II » illi |, I. Illy of air the plants arc all strong and sturdv, and will

1^' 'li-i ^ !■ I.irists intending to purchase this class of stock for their fall

th.'ir orilrrs mil li:itt*ly, so that thev can have them shipped by freight,

'■ .•\|.r.■^s rli:ir;;.s ulii,-h they would have to pay if shipped during the cold'
Ills.. !..■ v.ry iiaicli higher in llie fall than at the present time, owing to tli.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

Perdoz. Per 100

3-inch pots, 12-15 inches high $ ,$15. ui;

4-iuch pots, I.7-18 inches high 4..W *>.(»!

5-in. pots, 20-24 inches high 9.00 75.00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

3-inch pots $ $10. 00-
4-inch pols. 12-15 illrlle^ high 3.00 25,00

6-in. iKits. 18-20 in. high, stocky plants 9.00 75.00

LIVISTONA HOOGENDORPII.

4-ilich polv. 10-12 ill. ■he tii'.;li.r leaves .$4.50 $35.00

PHOENIX RECLINATA.

,5-inch pots, 15-18 inrheH high $15.00 .$45. OO-

PITCHER & MANDA,

JOHN K. MAY, Reoeiver.

SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS.

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that we can show more Ornaniental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, liner block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
ol the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

iHERR'S PANSIES

THE BEST.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c..
per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.

ALBERT M. HERR.

LANCASTER, PA..

CARNATIONS ALL SOLD.

SEND FOR LIST OF

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

IF N«)T ALKFAOV KECKIVKU.

H. WEBER &. SONS,

Garrett Co., OAKLAND, IVID.

BORDER GERANIUM MARS,

ALL PLANTED OUT.

Stock plants in the Fall at Jl 50 per dozen.

Place your order now.

Electrotypes free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Rooted Cuttings and Young Plants are SOLD OUT or
PLANTED OUT. You will hear from us again in
the Fall, when we will have the finest assort-
ment of FIELD-GROAN CARNATIONS in the land.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven. Mich.
Mention American Florist.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS, L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS^
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VARLBTIB8.
ROSES, from 3-lDCh pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall dellTerj.
CHRVSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOO BROTHERS, FiSHKILL. N. Y.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

International Horticultural Exposition,

in HAMBURG, MAY to OCTOBER, 1897.

Exhibits for the continuous display in the halls received at all times. Applications for
space at the special exhibitions must be received 14 days in advance.

16

7 HE American Florist.

Aug. 7,

Cleveland.

■BUSINESS DULL.— FLOWERS NOT PLENTI-
FUL BUT SUFFICIENT FOR DEMAND. —
THE PICN'IC — A FLORIST TO RETIRE.

Business has been reported dull every-
where lately, there being nothing doing
save some funeral work occasionally.

Flowers are not very plentiful, though
amply sufficient for the business doing in
most cases. Sweet peas have not done
very well this year with many growers.
The hot dry weather when they first be-
gan to bliom, shortened the stems very
early and later rains so far seem to only
have affected the texture of the flowers
unfavorably without helpingth?m appre-
ciably in other ways. Asters are b'oom-
ing both inside the greenhouses and out-
doors. They are of fairly good quality.

The fl wrists held their picnic July 28, at
Concordia Park, about a hundred being
in attendance. The day was very pleas-
antly spent playingquoits, bowling, with
other amusements, to say nothing of
satisfactory attentions to the wants of
man's internal organization.

P. N. Soetga has announced his inten-
tion to sell out his establishment on
Cedar avenue and retire from business.
A.

AUentown, Pa.

"Old Sol" seems 4o be doing it with a
vengeance; the streets are deserted and
business is practically at a standstill.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable present
conditions the outlook is decidedly encour-
aging, all indications pointing to a revival
of bu =iness prosperity. The general activ-
ity noticeable in all industrial branches
for the past week or two is by no means
lacking with the fljrists. Improvements
of one kind or another seem to be the
order of the day, and everybody is appar-
ently getting ready for the coming har-
vest.

Mr. John F. Horn, successor to Kratz,
Shelly & Co., contemplates remodeling
his plant Iccated at Rittersville, on the
AUentown and Bethlehem road. Venti-
lating apparatus of the best kind will be
introduced in all the houses, besidesmany
other improvements. With the addition
of two houses, which Mr. Horn contem-
plates building, he will have a total of
15,000 feet of glass. His houses will be
especially adapted for roses, carnations
and chrysanthemums, and of these he will
grow none but the best varieties extant.

Mr. A. B. Elsworth is erjoying an out-
ing at the seashore. Homo.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Mr. I. G. Marvin has in course of erec-
tion three additional houses, each 100x18.

Mr. Marvin's second floral store on
Market street is a model, the like of which
it would be hard to point out in any
other city. The ceiling and walls are
lined with the finest French plate looking
glasses, the floor is tiled and the counter
— a most elaborate afi^air — is of the finest
Italian marble, tlie sides being tiled. This
store needs to be seen to get some
adequate idea' of its general attractive-
ness. A dozen or more incandescent lamps
imbedded in the ceiling furnish "brilliant
illumination."

Mr. Wm. Humphrey, of Eldridge &
Co., has returned from a week's trip to
New York City. Mr. Humphrey's young
roses and chrysanthemums are doing
well and from all appearances he will be
well prepared to meet all demands for
cut flowers. Homo.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

1000 METEOR ROSES, 3 1-2 inch pots, extra fine S8.00 per 100

FRESH PALM SEEDS, Kentia Belmoreana S7.oo per 1000

Seafortliia Elegans t^ 00 per 1000

SWAINSONA GALEGIFOLIA ALBA. 4-inch, extra strong SlS.OOperlOO

Specialties: PALMS, FERNS and DRACAENAS. All sizes.

"NEW NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA COMPACTA, 4-inch pots S20.00 per 100

LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN AMERICA.

(N. Y. Office, 409 5th Ave. )

NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

California Grown

CALLAS

Carefully cured, with
souni center shoots, now
ready for shipment from
our New York or Chicago
stores.

SIZES and PRICE:
IK to I'/^-inch, $5 50 per 100
VA to r\,-inch. $7.50 per 100
2 to 2K-inch. $10.00 per 100

Vaughan's Seed Store

CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St.
NEW YORK: U Barclay St.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "°'V4'.'illl'6

ORCHIDS'SSrORCHIDS
For Florists.

and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

AGENT:

A. DIM MOCK, M4Cliaml]er3St., N. Y. City.

PALMS. ROSES. FERNS.

17 IWLMS. 3 to 4-ln., of bi'st vars.. :ind i KEENS
r.ir mm. Per 100

MDN'niLY ROSES, 2-incti $3.00; 3-mch . . . .*.t oil

A. CUNIO.VTUM (Maidenhair fern), S-iiK-h 5 i«i
4-in..-li $H ppr 100. Clumps from bench 1-' IHJ

Plants. L:iliiU, M"ss, Miiilingand K.\press Ko.\.-s.
Florisi,- ;hmI N 111 ^erymen's Supplies.

SEND FOR or It .Nl-JW LISTS.

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

TOO BKIDE ROSE!?, 2 and 'Vlnch pots 2We

:«U VICTOKIA K. 2H-lnch pots 3c

400 BRIDESMAIDS, 2 and 2!^-lncll pots Vria

lam BEAUTIES. 2H-lnch pots Oc

Stock strong, clean and healthy.
C:OIjE1 :^X«.C=>^., E>c>ox-ia, III.

Last Call for Advs.

FOR OUR

CONVENTION NUMBER.

Copy must reach us by the morning
of August 11 to be in time.

Chrysanthemums, Rooted Cuttings.

25 leading varieties SI. 50 per 100; IH.OOperlOCO

FERNS,

;i-lncli, ready or 4-Inch shift $i; 0(1 per ICO

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cutilnas S2 CO per 100

CARNATIONS.

All planted In the field
grown plants.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

2-lncli pots J.iimperKKI

Heady the end of Auyust,

C. LENGENFELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Aves., CHICAGO.

Always mention American Florist.

GHRYSflNTHBMUMS.

ESTABLISHED PLANTS FOR BENCHING.

Glory of Pacific, Lady Fitzwigram. Autumn
Bride, Wm. Simpson, $4.00 per 100.

IMarion Henderson, IMarquise de Montmort,
Yellow Queen, Geo. W. Childs, Mme. Felix
Perrin, Mutual Friend, Pink Ivory, Lady
Playfair. Georgiana Bramhall, E. Daille-
douze, Helen Bloodgood, Mrs. Jerome
Jones, $3.00 per 100.

Deduct 50c per 100 on orders of 2.50 plants and over.
Also a complete line of Anemones, Pompon Anem-
ones. Pompons. '97 Novelties, and Hairy Varieties.

Send list nf wants for lowest cash price.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

2500 SMILAX.

strong, and once sheared, 81 50 per ICO;
$12.00 per 1000. The lot for }25.a0.

25 PALMS.

Large and medium sized, assorted, cheap
to close out quick.

2000 Carnations.

W. H. WATSON, LAPEER, MICH.
LET US SUPPLY YOU WITH YOUR

Celery and Cabbage Plants.

Celerv— Giant Pascal. White riume. New Kose. and
other vars.. 25c per ItW; $1 per 1000; SS.50 per 10.000.

Cabbaee- Succession. Flat Dutch. Drumhead, and
other vara.. 2oc. per 100; SI per 1000; SS.oO per 10.000.

By For prices on large quantities, please apply to
R. VINCENT. Jr. & SON. White Marsh. Md.

Very fine Specimens of PANDANUS VEITCHII. AN-
THURIUIMS. CROIONS. Twelve Standard PALMS. 8 to
10 ft. high, in first-class condition. Will be sold iq
one lot or singly. Cm ap 1 ok c ash.

Address HELEN A. SMITH,

ISox 638, KOCHESTKR, N. Y.

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an advertiser.

iSgj.

The a mer i ca n Fl orist.

17

A Palm Collection for

12 Latania borbonica, 4-inch, good plants.

12 Areca lutescens, 3-inch,

4 Seaforthia elegans, 5-inch,

4 Corypha australis, 5-Inch, "

2 Sago, nice leaves, 6-inch,

34 GOOD PLANTS FOR $5 OO.
CASH WITH ORDER.

Want to Kxcliaiige 000 good 4-inch Brides, extra
fine, for strong pot grown Marie Louise Violets,

B. P. GRITCHELL'S SONS,

CINCINNATI, O.

per

»2.,')0 per 100,
•J', -inch, ditto, 81.7,5 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
U ADPICCM? Single and Double Poets, 7,i.
riflnulOOUO lOO; J5 00 per 1000. Single
Double Von Sion, etc., 7,5c per ICO; 85.00 per lOOO.
All home-grown.
ADIANTUM REGALIS, indispensable lor

florists, 81.00 per dozen; 88 00 per 100.
F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL.

CHINESE PRIMROSE

FI.ANTS.

Strong and well yrown, ready for l>-lnch pots. Ac-
knowled^ied by tiorlstsaB Uie dneet strain of Primroses
to be had. 8lnale vara. In el>.'ht named colore, $-'.50 per
100. $20.1X1 per Um): double white, red and Iliac. W-IO per
100. $;iT.(Kl per KXX), Extra plants added to help pay e.v-
pressaBe. Adams and C. S. Express.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.
riilnese Primrose Speclalift.

FERNS.

We iiialie a .specialty of .siuall Ferns
for the Fall trade.
Write for special prices on large quautities.
Order early.

JOMPC SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN. N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG.

Roses, Palms,

-A. IT 33

Novelties In Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

I*IvA.P<TSS.

SH-inch 1S5.O0 per hundred.

3-inch 8.00 per hundred.

4-lnch 10 00 per hundred.

CASH WITH ORr>ER.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

until you have seen our sample cards.
They will help you. Drop us a postal
and we'll mail them to you. JOHN
LUCAS & CO.. Philadelphia. New
York and Chicago.

Last Call for Advs.

FOR OUR

Convention
Number

■Copy must reach us by the morning
of August 1 1 to be in time.

a^mm

Trade Mark.

■ itWftHefc^SteiifflBoiliirs

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. congreta, BOSTON, MASS.

'J

A
D
0
0

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives wiiliout earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

»> U.S. Patent & Trade Mark.

i815 Fairmount Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ARE YOU BUILDING OR REPAIRING?

\(JIT WILL NEED SOME OF THIS MATEKIAL.

MASTICA, for glazing greenhouses, new or old, $1.00 per gallon.

MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, fl.OO each.

LIQUID PUTTY, manufactured e.xpressly for greenhouse work, per 25 lb. can $1.75.

SCOLLAY'S PUTTY BULB, S5 cents each.

VAN REYPER GLAZING POINTS, per 1000, 60 cents; by mail, 75 cents.

GALVANIZED PLANT STAKES.

2 feet $ 5 00 per 1000

Sleet "50

4 feet 9.o0

5 feet 12 50

Per 100
. S2..50

YOUNG ROSE STOCK.

BRIDESMAID. 2;<-inch stock. ,

BRIDES. 2"; inch stock 2,.50

METEOR. 2!4-inch stock 2,50

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, Milwaukee, Wis.

a^^^>^»^#^^^^^^^^^i^^^^»^^^^^^^^^^^^^>^»^l

FURMAN BOILERS

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

•.'(Ill St\ Irs :inJ Sizos, Sli'am aiul Il"t Water.
SAFE. SUBSTANTIAL, SIMPLE, ECONOMICAL.

Portabli- or linck Si-t.

GREAT COAL SAVERS.

S.'U.l forc:italo;;uf. Estimates frc.-.

THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO.

13 Vine Street, GENEVA, N. Y.

, SUCCES.SOftTO^'^''^^^''*
'manufacturer of SlEFFERS BW?

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~ DESIGNS

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The American Florist.

Aug. 7,

Orcas, Wash.

We are having a lovely summer and
crop conditions all over the state are very
good. Bulb growing here is a marked
success. The per cent, of bloom from
Orcas 5th generation is higher than any
imported from Holland last season, have
grown tulips measuring 81,2 inches in cir-
cumference, hyacinths measuring 9 inches
around them and each had five blooms
from one planted last fall. These were
Orcus bulbs. Had dozens of yellow crocus
with 20 blooms from one planted last
fall.

Have just cut my experimental patch
of Dwarf Essex Rape seed from seed
drilled in fune 1, 1S96. This seed is also
a success in the mild winters of West
Washington. Tfcese plants had from 50
to 100 leaves on in November last two
feet long, and the seed stalks were 8 feet
high in bloom. Commenced to bloom
April 15 last and ripe July 17. Seed very
fine quality and large yield.

Geo. Gibbs.

Size of Boiler.

We have a chance to buy a 45-horse
power boiler and stack very cheap but
we will need only a 25horse power. As
we will have to buy a new boiler any
way will it be economy to buy the larger
one? We have only 5 000 feet of glass
and coal costs us $1.50 per ton.

Subscriber.

The above is referred to me and while I
don't assume to know as much about
heating with steam as I do with hot
water, my answer would be by all means
purchase the 45-horse power boiler, for
the following reasons. If you are going
to get it very cheap it will cost you prob-
ably less than a new 25-horse power.
Then again there is nothing like having
some reserve power in extreme cold
■weather. You will in all likelihood in-
crease your glass in the near future and
you will have boiler power enough for
double the siz; of present establishment.
Your coal is so low in price that you can
afford to use up a few more tons than
you would with a smaller boiler and in
cold weather you will use up no more.
For all of the above reasons I strongly
advise the purchase of the large boiler.
W. Scott.

Greenhouse Building.

Natick, Mass., Waban Conservatories,
one commercial house 30x100.

No. Leominster, Mass., R. A. Hillson,
one forcing house 300 feet long.

Needham, Mass., W. H. Watson, one
greenhouse.

EastBrookfield,Mass.,J.H. Le Favour,
three forcing houses, each 36x250, with
boiler house 25x25.

Sends advs. quick for our Convention
Number or you will be too late. Copy
must reach us by August 11.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MAMKACTIKEKS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buyliitr write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
W'rl^hlwood Ave .

CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

m ACC fnrGr.-,-,ihons.-s. (',,„M.rv:il..ri..^ II.
ULAOd beds. L't.'. AKo ll<.ll>.>d Sash.'s mi
MuU. I'Miuts. Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS
PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway, NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. Alt of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, MaSvS.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

:^

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
laction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

to explain the popula

Champion Ventilating Apparatus. I

Light, strong. Durable. Efficient and Convenient, f

CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS.

It is a favorite everywhere.

:ial inducements to those who answer this ad
Catalogue free.

AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO..

Kennett Square, Pa.

THE
„ ■NEW DEPARTURE" ,^
KVENTIiaTING f\PPL)aNCE>

Vou can not get a GOOD THING for
nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. GARMODY, Evansville, ind.*

LAST CALL for Advs.

FOR OUR

CONVENTION
NUMBER

Copy must reach us by the morn-
ing of Aug. 11 to be in time.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pole, etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send lor price IlRt and samples (which will be sent
free and we know you will give ub your order:

J« bi SWAHN S SONS, MiuneapolU^ 'Minn.

Mention Amencan Florist.

It costs 4 cents for each 600 feet of floor space.

plants. Endorsed

Nikoteen

by prominent florists. Used for famlgation or spraying
indoors or out. 200 pounds of tobacco In one pint of
Nikoteen. Sold by seedsmen. Clrcalar free. 8KABC1TEA.
DIP CO. CHICAGO.

»Quick!yMDoes»ilt.^

FOR SALE BY
Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
T- lutm ^rite to

jOBACCO/if/l LnCISTILLE

[Spirit Cckkd
Tobacco Co.

.ouisville.Ky

FOR sale!

Standard Flower Pots

rlKlit from the raanufncturerH. Before buying pots

write to us for Special Prires and Discouuts.

Out pots are red In color.

icEjrvi-rEjie :bi«os.

213. 15. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.

Last Call for Advs.

FOR OUR

Goiiveniion NiiiiiDer

Copy must reach us by the morning
of August 11 to be in time.

1897.

The American Florist.

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KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

i3»a:jE»n.c:>-v»3z>

!^»0^0*0^0^0%^t^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^0^f^^^^m

CYPRElS

IS MUCH M|9REDURMBt.e;THANl

TRESJ
SASH BARS

OP TO iz FIET •".UHOTH «>»

REENHOUS

AND OT^ER BUttOIHg ¥kK^

Ser\Afereurlllu4trat«4 800K
"CYPJtESB LUMBER^wfrsUSES;

Sor Special SreenhouaVCfijcultir.

Srearj;^ lijtnbeij- (p.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Wh«n writinff mention the Amortoan Flnrlflt'

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATING.

MYERS & CO.

tei8&1520S.9thSt.
PHILADELPHIA.

American Hurtst when wrltln

DANIEL ILIFFE,

Greenhouse Heating,

STEAM AND HOT WATER PIPING,
VENTILATING AND SUPPORTING,

25 Ashland St.. SOMERVILLE, MASS.

References: Npwnian & Sons. W. B. Doyle. W. U.
Elllolt. W. A. Bock, W. W. Bduar.

When you write to any of the ad-
vertisers in this paper please say that
you saw the advertisement in the
American Flcr's*^

Butted Glass.

Clipper Bar.

Wuh this bar you can make 11 roof that is absolutely free
tromdnp aiiU (!luss cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
Silass makes a tif:ht roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts loufier, looks betterand costs less than Iheold-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
It IS not, we furnish what people want and there is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all
of open-air-dricd Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

Write for Circulj
or Estimates.

Lockland, Ohio.

^f^f^r^0^f^0%0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^t^0%

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W, Randolph Street, GHIGilGO,

Natural Gas Made 6la§§

FOR GREENHOUSES,

■WTlt-e? foj? l^tre-st i>irioe*®.

When wrltlnK mention the American Florlet.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogrue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about It.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO,

Mention American Florist.

i

GAUFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenffe

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for lllustrn ted Catalogue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS.

Klcbiuond. Ind.

When you write an
advertiser please state
that you saw the adv.
in the FLORIST.

TRADE DIREGTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence matter in addition to the directory list

nilCE S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

Y T IK Y T ^°^ Insurance against
JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A,. Saddle River. N. J,.

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Aug. 7,

Index to Advertisers.

AUen J K

American Boiler Co.. .
American Jadoo Co...
American Koad Mch.

AmllnK E C

Bailer F A

Barnard W W & Co.
Bassett i Washburn
Bayeradorfer H * Co. ,

Berber H U & Co

Bobblnk LC

Boston Letter Co

Brown P

Burkl Fred

Burpee W Atlee & Co

Carmody J D

Cole Bros

Conard A Jones Co —

Conley John & Son.

Cottage Gardens

Crabb & Hunter

Crald Bobt

CrltcheUs Sons

Cunningham J H

Cushman Oladloius Co.

Dletscb A & Co

Dillon J L

Dlmmocfe A

DomerFred &Sons Co.

DreerH A

Ehret F

Blchholz H

BlUott W H

Kills * Pollwortil

Bsler J G Sec'y

Faxon M 0

Glauber B

GuUett W H & Sons. . . ,

Gumey Heater Co

Hall Ass'n

Hamburg Exposition...

Hancock & son

Hart M A

Helnl Jos

Helnl Geo A

Herendeen Mfg Co —

Herr Albert M

Hews AH& Co

H111BG4C0

HIppardB

Hltchlngs A Co

Hopp & Lemke.

Hooker H M Co

Horan Bdw C

Hulsebosch Bros

HuntEH

nifleD

Illinois Cut Flower Co

Jennings B B

Johnson & Stokes

JooBten C H

Kastlng W F

Keller Bros

Keller Geo & Son

Kennlcott Bros Co

King J M

Lengenfelder C.

Lockland Lium Co 1'.^

Lonsdale Bdw 14

Lord « Bomnaiu cu. . 20
LoulsTllie Tobacco Go. . 18

Lucas J &C0 IT

LynoD W B 10

May JN U

■• - ■ " .1*

.11

National i'lant Co U

Pennock Sam I 8 H

Pitcher & Manda lo

Prince A 6 4 Co 10 11

Quaker City Mc h Wks 1 1

Rice Mi Co
EUcksecker C H 10

Roemer F 11

Rogers Pk Floral Co 10

Rolker A AF 11

Rupp J F 13 IT

Sander A Co lt>

Schiller J L 13

Scott John IT

Sheridan W F 11

Slebrecht A Son 18

Situations. Wants, etc. . 9

Skabcura Dip Co 18

Smith Nath ASon 16

Smllh U A IB

Soltau C 13

South Side Floral Co... .14

Steams Lumber Co ly

Steflens E IT

Storrs iV Harrison — l.i

Struck J N A Bro. .
Sundorbruch H L Co.
Suplot F.

Sutherland Geo A U

SwahnsSons J G IH

Syracuse Pottery Co — 18

Toerrtng Chr 12

Traendly A 8chenck...ll

VaughanJ C 13 Iti

Vincent R Jr A Son 16

Watson W H 16

Weber H A Son 13

Weeber A Don 13

Welch Bros 11

WhlUdlnPotCo 18

Williams A Sons Co 16

Winter A Glover 10

WlttboldGeo 16

Wood Bros 15

Wrede H 13

Young Jno.

LAST CALL for Advs.

FOR OUR

CONVENTION
NUMBER

Copy must reach us by the morn-
ing of Aug. II to be in time.

\j

JOHN C.

,M0NlHG^5
CO.

.ILL

Hitohii:!^?^ <& Co.

ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

/u ^^£^.^ .t . \ ^>«<,

THE HIGHEST AWARDS RECEIVED AT THE THE WORLD'S FAIR FOR HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTURE.
GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND HEATING APPARATUS.

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent Iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage for illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

When wrltlnR mention the American Klorlst.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS

AND MANUFACTURERS OF HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for lieatlng and ventilating apparatus
erected coiuplete. or for material only. J^"Bigliest awards at tlie World's Fair.

Established 1856.

NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATER HEATER.

Specially adapted to large ranges. Will lieat np to 16,500 feet of glass. B igiiest economy.

Moderate cost. 8:^"Sent1 G ots. postage to New York Ortice for latest catalogue of heating

anfi vontllatlnc apparatus

NEW YORK OFFICE.

160 FIFTH AVE., cor. 21st St.

General Office and Works,

IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON. N.

boiler=value

There are many ways in which Steam and Hot Water Heaters may be cheapened
without showing, to the unclothed eye, how it was done. We don't try to
cheapen the boiler at the expense of the boiler itself. We couldn't afford to
lose the good will of a single one of our boiler-users, or to disturb our own
peace of mind. We try to make a man's boiler money buy more boiler value
in our boilers than it can buy in any others.

^mer/ca/i ^oi/er Company

NEW YORK: 94 Centre St.

CHICAGO: 84 Lake St.

RmBrica is ''the Prow af tha I/esselj thsre maij be more oomfort Rmidships. but weave the Rrst to touch Unknown Seas.

Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 14, 1897.

Ho, 480

fm. tkmsmsm IFiLiiisiisir

Copyright 1897, by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

PCBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY

The American Florist company.

323 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

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Address all communications to
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The Thirteenth Annual Meeting

OF THE

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS

\VILL BE HELP AT

PROVIDENCE, R. I.,

AUGUST 17. 18. 79 c£ 20, 1897.

Members may remit the annual dues OsiUO) tu the
secretary prior to the meellng thus avoiding ihecrowd
and rellevlriK the officeis on the opening day. Badge
for 18117 will be sent by mall to those who remit In ad-
vance of the meeting.

Intending members can obtain anv Information
wanted by addressing the secretary.

OFFICERS:

AliAM GRAHAM, Cleveland, Ohio, president; Kah-
yi'HAR Macrae, Providence, K. I., vice-president;
W.J. STEiVAHT. 07 Bromfleld St.. Boston, Mass., sec-
retary; U. B. Beattv. on City. Pa., treasurer.

The Old Stone Mill of Newport.

The oldest building in the New World
built by people of the Old World is the
so-called "Old Stone Mill of Newport."
Its historj' is still, and probably ever will
be, shrouded in mysterv. We know to-
day more about what it is not than what
it is.

In a popular and well edited history of
the world by an American author, pub-
lished as late as 1SS5, I am surprised to
find the fallacious theory that the old
edifice is a relic of the Norsemen directly
implied in the text. That is a great
mistake; we may be (juite sure that the
old Northern Sea Kings never saw the
old mill, nor had anything to do with it.
The best historical authorities conclude
that it belongs to a much later period
than that of Norse discoveries, and the
Danes claim that it is the work of their
ancestors.

But it has never been conclusively
demonstrated for what purpose the build-
ing was erected; once it served lor a mill,
and once as a storehouse for hay; but
what its original use was remains as
much of a mystery as its subsequent

THE OLD STONE MILL AT NEWPORT.

history. The poet Longfellow has woven
about the old tower the romance of an
old Viking lover; in his " Skeleton In
Armor" he makes the Viking saj':

'I'liFt'e \\>'eks we westward bore.
.\ nd when the storm was o'er,
1 'loudlike we saw the shore
Stretching to leeward:

There for my lady's bower
liuilt I the loffv tower.
Whi.-h. to this'verv hour.
St.-nuls lookinj.-s'.-;iw:ird.

But thetestiraony of poetry is one thing
and that of "cold and calculating"
history is (|uite another; and although
Palfrey's History of New England and
Mason's Reminiscences of Xewport, both
written many years ago, sustain the
foundationless theory that the old tower
was built by the Norsemen, the later
historians ridicule the idea.

Professor Rafn in Mewoires de la
Societe Royale des Antiquaires dii Nord,
for 1839, says: "On the ancient struc-

ture in Newport there are no ornaments
remaining which might possibly serve to
guide us in assigning the probable date
of its erection. That no vestige what-
ever is found of the pointed arch, nor any
approximation to it, is indicative of an
earlier rather than a later period. From
such characteristics as remain, however,
we can scarcely form any other inference
than one, in which I am persuaded that
all who are familiar with old northern
architecture will concur, that this build-
ing was erected at a period decidedly not
later than the twelfth century. This
remark applies, of course, to the original
building only, and not to the alterations
that it subsequently received; for there
are several such alterations in the upper
part of the building which can not be
mistaken, and which were most likely
occasioned bj' its being adapted in modern
times to various uses; to these times may
be referred the windows, fireplace, and

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Aug. 14,

apertures made above the columns. That
this building could not have been erected
ior a virindmill is what any architect will
easily discern."

It is of course perfectly evident that the
round arch style of architecture in the
old building connects itself unmistakably
with what is designated as Saxon or
Norman architecture, which was in vogue
as late as the twelfth century. A moment
of comparison between thesplendid round
arches and massive pillars of Durham
Cathedral and the arches and pillars of
the "old mill" reveals, if I ma^' be allowed
to use the expression, a striking family
resemblance. There can be no doubt
whatever that the old building antedates
the discoveries of Columbus.

John Fiske says, in his Discovery of

So we must give up any notion that the
old mill is an architectural relic of the old
Vikings. At present the extremely scanty
historic records of American settlements
previous to the time of Columbus pre-
cludes the possibility of knowing any-
thing definite and thoroughh- reliable
about the old tower. The question still
remains: Who built it, and what was it
built for? There it stands, an enigma,
like the Egyptian Sphinx; an intensely in-
teresting historic interrogation point.
F. Schuyler Mathews.

Rhododendrons on the Estate of Mr. H.
H. Hunnewell, Wellesley, Mass.
The beautiful grounds of Mr. Hunne-
well at Wellesley have been visited bj'
hundreds of the readers of the American

ties which Mr. Harris recommends as
thoroughly hardy and suitable for gen-
eral planting in the latitude of Boston.
Among them are quite a number of fine,
clear shades, and they comprise a suffi-
cient variety and range of color to sat-
isfy' any reasonable demand.

Mr. Harris emphasizes depth of soil as
one of the most essential requirements of
the rhododendron. The bed should be
not less than two and one-half feet in
depth. The soil at Wellesley is a light
sandy loam, and this with a mixture of
swamp muck seems to suit them exactly.
Another important point is to see that
the plants do not suft'er from dry weather
in fall. If not provided with an abund-
ance of moisture branches will die, buds
will go abortive and the vigor of the

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RHODODENDRONS AT MR. H. H. HUNNEWELLS, WELLESLEY, MASS.

America, " Ingenious antiquarians have
now and then tried to prove more than
facts will warrant. * * * And when
it was attempted, some sixty j'ears ago,
to prove that Governor Arnold's old
stone windmill at Newport was a tower
built by the Northmen no wonder if the
exposure of this rather laughable notion
should have led many people to suppose
that the story of Leif and Thorfinn had
thereby been deprived of some part of its
support. But the story never rested upon
any such evidence, and does not call for
evidence of such sort. There is nothing
in the story to indicate that the North-
men ever founded a colony in Vinland, or
built durable buildings there. * * *
On the contrary', our plain, business-like
narrative tells us that Thorfinn Karlsefni
tried to found a colony and failed; and it
tells us why it failed. The Indians were
too many for him. The Northmen of the
eleventh century, without firearms, were
in much less favorable condition for with-
standing the Indians than the English-
men of the seventeenth; and at the
former period there existed no cause for
emigration from Norway and Iceland at
all comparable to the economic, political
and religious circumstances which in a
later age sent thousands of Englishmen
to Virginia and New England."

Florist, and the fame of the place, its
proprietor and his talented gardener, Mr.
F. L. Harris, extends bej'ond the sea.
Mr. Hunnewell has undoubtedly done
more than an}' other person to popular-
ize the rhododendron in America. None
has studied the rhododendron so thor-
oughly, none loves it more. For many
3'ears all the promising novelties have
been imported and tested, watched and
cherished under his eye as though they
were his children. At the annual rhodo-
dendron exhibition in Boston upwards of
one hundred dollars in premiums are
awarded each jear from the income of a
fund which Mr. Hunnewell has given for
the encouragement of rhododendron and
hardy azalea culture.

The greatest disappointment to the
rhododendron fancier has resulted from
the introduction of varieties not suffi-
ciently hardy to withstand the extremes
of our climate, tempting in the beauty
and delicacy of their color, but with an
insuflicient proportion of the hardy
Catawbiense blood in their constitution,
or, as is frequently the case, grafted on
the ponticum stock, which is all right for
England, but valueless here for exposed
planting. The buj'cr should beware of
misleading lists of so-called hardy sorts.
In another column we give a list of varie-

plant will be seriously impaired. If prop-
erly cared for in this respect the rhodo-
dendron will endure a good many more
degrees of frost than if weakened from
lack of nourishment. One secret of Mr.
Harris' success with rhododendrons and
hardy azaleas lies in the fact that all
flower heads are pinched off as soon as
the blooms have fallen, so that no seeds
are allowed to form, half a dozen men
being employed at once upon this work.

Of all the attractions at this beautiful
place none surpass the rhododendrons,
which bring thousands of visitors during
the flowering season. The display this
year is pronounced by Mr. Harris to
have been the finest on record, the season
having been especially favorable for them.
No description can convey an idea of the
beautiful spectacle so well as the photo-
graphs which we present in this issue.
Many of the plants are thirty years old,
and specimens twelve to fourteen feet
through are not infrequent. The beauti-
ful specimen plant shown in one of the
photographs is one of many fine seedlings
raised by Mr. Harris, but never named.

The tender varieties are stored in pits
during cold weather. As soon as the sea-
son opens they are taken outdoors and
planted where during the flowering sea-
son they are to be protected by a tent.

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RHODODENDRONS AT MR. H. H. HUNNBWELLS, WBLLESLEY, MASS

Those varieties that are tardy in bloom-
ing are kept a week or two later in a pit
with a glass roof so as to advance them
and bring the full display on at one time.
If the plants show lack of sufficient moist-
ure when removed from the pit the roots
are thoroughly saturated with water
before planting. This is done by dipping
them in a large tank, a laborious job with
the big plants and their heavy clumps of
roots. The tent is spread over them
when they begin to open the flowers, and
is removed as soon as they fade, the plants
being left as they stand till November 1,
when they are returned lo the cellars.
The tent shown in the photograph covers
about half an acre and is thirty feet high
in the center. New canvas is required
■about once in two years.

The kalmias are in bloom with the later
rhododendrons and make a grand show.
Mr. Harris attributes the many failures
in kalmia planting, as in evergreen plant-
ing, to the lack of dense fibrous roots in
much of the stock purchased, and which
can onlv be secured by frequent trans-
planting in the nursery rows while the
plants are young. Imported plants are
apt to give greater satisfaction for this
reason, transplanting being systemati-
cally followed up in the European nur-
series. The border of variegated Funkia
japonica makes a pretty- edging for the
kalmias. It requires less care than grass,
and being a rapid grower soon makes a
dense close growth to the exclusion of all
weeds.

The famous Italian garden at Mr. Hun-
newell's is the most notable example in
this country of this peculiar style of gar-
dening and is pronounced equal to the
best in Europe, from which it differs only
in the absence of statuary, which is a

prominent feature of Italian gardens. It
was commenced thirty-five years ago, but
many of the trees had been in course of
special preparation for some time previ-
ous. It occupies a stretch of about 2-14
acres on the steep hillside overlooking
Lake Waban. The trees used are white
pine, hemlock, several species of arbor-
vitaes and retinosporas, golden yews,
purple beeches, junipeis and the European
larch. The latter is very attractive, espe-
cially in early spring, with its soft light
foliage. Someof the trimmed whitepines
are forty feet high and banks of hemlock
are fifteen to twenty feet in height. The
care and trimming of these and clipping
of the steep sloping banks is slow, tire-
some work. Trimming the trees and
hedges begins in the first week in July.
The hemlocks are not trimmed till Sep-
tember, that being the most favorable for
them. A few clumps of rhododendrons
are planted at the brow of the hill, and
during their flowering season are very
effective in this location.

LIST OF RHODODENDRONS RECOMMENDED

AS PERFECTLY HARDY BY MR. F. L.

HARRIS, WEI.LESLEY, MASS.

Album elegans Kettledrum
Album grandiflorum King of Purples

Alex. Dancer Lady Armstrong

Atrosanguineum Lady Grey Edgerton

Chas. Bagley Maximum Wellesia-
Chas. Dickens num

Caractacus Mrs. [ohn Glutton

C. S. Sargent Mrs. R. S. Holford

Delicatissima Old Port

Edward S. Rand Purpureum grandi-
Everestiana florum

F. D. Godman Ralph Sanders

Francis Dickson Roseum elegans

Guido Sir Wni. Armstrong

H. W. Sargent Rosabelle

Past and Future of the Business.

\VM. SCOTT ASKS SOME PERTINENT QUES-
TIONS — "where ARE WE AT?" — PRODUC-
TION AND DEMAND. — PLANT DEPARTMENT
LEAST OVERDONE. -WONDERFUL CHANGES
IN TASTE AND AMOUNT OF SALES. — A LOOK
FORWARD. — PRACTICAL VIEWS OF A
PRACTICAL MAN.

When we meet in Providence this week
one year will have passed since many of
us had an opportunity to exchange views
personally. Thetime at which ourconven-
tion is held is very properly a time when
the least attention to business is needed
and with the vast majority of florists our
business is then at its lowest ebb. We
should know almost accurately whether
we have prospered or are worse off than
in August '96, in short we should know
"Where we are at." Briefly I propose to
review this subject and remember gentle
reader ray field of observation, compared
with some of j'ours, is limited.

Business, taking all branches of flori-
culture, might be considered about the
same as from '95 to '96; if one depart-
ment shows some increase there has been
others not so satisfactory, and if the
aggregate of our business has been
slightly greater there have been more
individuals to participate. I think it will
be conceded by all who have an oppor-
tunity to come in contact with the
retailer, the grower and the commission
man, that for several years past and dur-
ing the year just closing, the production
has increased at a much faster rate than
the demand.

From personal observation I would
say that the least overdone part ot our
business is the plant department. The
more humble part of our citizens are
yearly showing a desire to have a few

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bright inexpensive plants in their win-
dows or in their "door yard," while peo-
ple of larger means without being rich
are all buying a palm, an araucaria or a
rubber for the hall or sitting room.
When we look back 25 to 30 years and
remember that a scrubby latania, a
ragged Brahea filaraentosa or elongated
Oreodoxa regia was the stock in trade in
that line of the leading florists of many
of our large cities, the present magnitude
of the trade in palms and kindred plants
is more than amazing and can be likened
only to the evolution and use of the
bicycle, and I confidently look for a steady
and continuous increase in the use of this
class of plants. Nor has the growth in
the demand and sales of our cheaper
plants been much less remarkable.

the moss was hidden; and once more
think of the early attempts at a funeral
design tied to a lath frame, and later a
wire design. If you were to see one of
those crude but costly pieces today you
would not think it fit to adorn the obse-
quies of a favorite dog. Contrast all that
with the taste, art, skill and quality ol
the flowers used today.

I look also forward a few years to a
large increase in all departments of our
business, especially in plants among a
class of people who have for the past 4-
or 5 years had something more import-
ant to think about than buying flowers
for their friends or ornamenting their
grounds. In almost every city of the
Union there had been for several years up
to '93, a real estate boom. It was an

"intoxicated with the exuberance of our
verbosity."

Hitherto all I said has a rosy tint but
with all that there is no doubt that the
past 4 years production has overtaken
demand and in some departments passed
it. I beg to think the producers of cut
flowers have been the greatest suftVrers.
To remedy this no one man or conven-
tion of clever men can pass a law or give
advice that will be much heeded. Ours is
not the only business suffering from over
production! In every small industry we
find people rushing in because they think
there is a dollar in it. This country per-
haps of all civilized countries is noted for
the enterprise of its citizens but that
enterprise is carried so far that if a man
is seen to be inaking a modest living from

RHODODENDRONS AT MR H H HUNNEWELL?, WELLESLEY, MASS.

To attribute the enormous increase in
sales in every department of our business
to an increase in population would be
folly, for while a city has trebled its pop-
ulation in 20 years its annual sales of
horticxiltural products have increased 50
fold, yes, 1 believe 100 fold. The same
marvelous development of taste and con-
sequent demand andsupplj'incut flowers
is equally stupendous and all true florists
must look with pride on the progress
made during the past 25 years in that, to
many, most important part of our busi-
ness. Whether it has been the taste of the
public or the progressive art of the florist
that has wrought this wonderful change
I will not vent'ire to say. To be reminis-
cent a moment, think of that wonderful
thing of intricate construction, so care-
fully described in that excellent book
"Henderson's Practical Floriculture" and
known in those days as a bride's bouquet,
or the baskets of flowers of 2.5 years ago
which our mothers received when they
sailed for Europe or held their silver wed-
ding. The basket contained usually
among its floral ornaments a dozen
genera and fitty different species of flow-
ers, in fact the more the better as long as

estate boom if it was not very real. Miles
and miles of suburban territory was
taken in, the owners laid out streets, and
hundreds of thousands of young business
men who were then apparently prosper-
ous and saw no cloud on the horizon
bought a "beautiful lot" and built for his
young bride, and sometimes his old one,
a lovely house costing from $5,000 to
$10,000, making but a small payment on
the lot and getting "assistance" as the
house progressed. The bottom dropped
out of the suburban real estate boom in
'93 and left these worthy people little in
the way of adornment to the homes
except a mortgage, which usually blooms
twice a year. I am concious that I am
not picturing the case of a few individuals
in one city but it will apply to all the land.
These good people will get out of their
trouble before long, for better or steadier
times must come, and if business and
wages do not return to their fond hopes
and ideals, they will drop their ideals to
the actual state of affairs, live accord-
ingly and get out of debt. How our busi-
ness will boom when everybody feels as
they did 5 years ago could be optimisti-
callv spread out till we could become

a business in which he has had a life long
experience there is a dozen ready to tr\^
their hand with full confidence that they
will succeed although they may have lit-
tle capital, and what is of far more im-
portance, no previous knowledge or
experience of the business; and what
business is more pestered with this class
of people than that of the florist. No
matter whether a shoe maker has failed
at his last, a blacksmith at his forge or
even a preacher in his pulpit, they have
been failures nigh onto middle life; all at
once they learn ot some florist making a
living by raising flowers. "They can do
that. Why it's easy, besides the work is
so pleasant, and thej' always were fond
of posies." The country is full of these
people and they have had a hard row to
hoe lately. They would be far better ofl"
earning moderate wages at something
they understand, and if a few hundred or
thousand drop out of the business it
would impart a much healthier tone to
the whole trade. That supremely true
law "The survival of the fittest" is
grandly true, and however hard it may
seem on some the unfit must succumb to
the inevitable. This 1 think is the great

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A SEEDLING RHODODEM

14 PBET IN DIAMETER AT MR. H. H HUNNEWELL S.

€St evil of our business, and let us trust
that at least till the coming prosperity
warrants it the shoe maker will "stick to
his last." He produces a very second
quality flower when he joins the florist
ranks and gets but a second quality price
for it, and when there is a surplus of
flowers, which there has been the whole
time for the past year (except about
two weeks at the holidays) he is the first
to sxiffer. But \vhile suffering he has
dragged down the price of good flowers
for those who have paid good wages to
skilled men to produce a good article. I
am not unmindful of a few bright men
who have left some other business and
gone into horticulture, for I know a few
both here and in Europe who are a shin-
ing success, but the3- are an exception to
prove the rule. These men had the born
instinct of a gardener, but did not have
an earlier opportunity to show it.

Don't think me presumptuous if I offer a
few suggestions to thosecmbarked in the
business and whose sales, especially
through the commission man, have been
anything but satisfactory this year. As
the large niajoritj' of the florists have not
vet joined "Debs' social democracy," nor
any "North American flower growers'
trust," nor any Utopian community
where the industrj', energj' and integrity
of the individual will be obliterated for
the welfare of the whole colony, but sup-
posing you are doing just what your
heirs and successors will do for genera-
tions to come, viz. looking after No. 1,
trving in all honorable wavs to make a

little more money out of your place than
your neighbor, then there are one or two
things j'ou can do to help yourself. First
ofallgoslow in building any additions
unless your business fairly demands it. If
your roses or violets outsold all competi-
tors last year and the demand for them
was in excess of the supply, you are w^ar-
ranted in building and producing more.
It is not your fault that vour neighbor's
flowers were not so good. It was 3'our
superior skill, and what's the good of any
skdl if it is not of the supei'lative kind.
But there are not many of you gentlemen
in the land in this happ3' state I have
dt scribed above. Ninety-nine per cent, of
j-ou, big and little, had a difficulty to dis-
pose of your stock at fair paj-ing prices
and manj' weeks in the winter your stuft"
produced a very low price, and to many
of you the commission man's return was
often "nix." Don't get a swelled head
and I'emember only the two or three
weeks when violets and carnations
brought a good price and vou could have
sold a f w thousand more at that time.
Think, before you produce any more, of
the fortv weeks when your flowers were
a drug and you had to take starvation
prices for them. There is another thing
you can do to help your affairs with the
same amount of glass. Vou can grow
half the quantitv and double up on
quality. I was never more impressed
with this fact than the past winter. Our
patrons are readj' and willing to pay for
quality, and he that keeps it will sell it
everj' time, and if the retailer can get a

good price the grower will reap his
reward. In short there has the past kvt
years been too much poor rubbish pro-
duced and sold or given away at misera-
ble prices.

I have no fear as to the future of the
business, for it must grow and will pro-
vide a health}' and honorable living to
many thousands, but go slow at present,
put you whole energy and skill into what
houses you have, produce the best article
of its kind there is in the market and you
will be happy. Hoping to meet j'ou all
at Providence, I am sincerely yours,

WiLLi.\M Scott.

Rose Notes.

Houses that were planted early and are
now producing bloom mayhave boththe
growth and the quality of the flowers im-
proved by giving them a top dressing
with some suitable material. The ques-
tion of mulching roses during the summer
seems to be a mooted one, some growers
practicing it and others objecting to it
very strongly. I have occasionally seen
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which were, still I have always felt that
to cover the benches with about an inch
of nice fresh material about September,
or early in October, could not be other
than beneficial, and if the plants were
benched in April or May the conditions
will be favorable for a top dressing now.
One of the advantages of a good solid
bed for summer roses is the opportunity
offered for the roots to get down into
soil that will not be at a temperature of
65° one day, and 165^ the day following
as a result of sunshine, or the absence of
it, as is often the case with the small
amount of soil on a shallowbench. Some
growers use as a summer mulch old mush-
room manure, or an3'thingof like charac-
ter, containing little that is stimulating,
but serving the purpose of keeping the
soil cool and preventing a too rapid dry-
ing out, and where such material can be
had it may be used to advantage very
soon after planting.

For mulching summer blooming stock
or to use later in the fall I prefer a better
class of material, which will not only
tend to minimize the evaporation, but
also furnish additional food for the
plants. Well rotted cow manure is the
material generalh' recommended, but I
have been better satisfied with the results
when we have used a mixture of half
manure (which may be either horse or
cow, only it is well rotted) and half of
good soil. All manure is apt to lie too
close at first, but when it has laid some
little time gets dry and hard and is of
little value. On account ot the ammonia
that it contains there is always a certain
amount of risk involved in the use of
manure onh* as a mulch; many a careful
grower has had to endure the chagrin
and mortification of seeing the foliage
blacken and fall after an application of
manure that was considered all right,
but proved too strong and fien.-; there is
hardly any danger of burning, however,
when it is mixed with an equal quantity
of soil, as the latter absorbs and retains
the surplus ammonia instead of its escap-
ing into the air.

If we have reason to think the soil is
deficient in potash we usually give a light
sprinkling of wood ashes before applying
the mulch, and if phosphoric acid is
needed, a little fine bone meal will supph-
the need.

Florists as a rule have their hands full
all the time, and have so many things
claiming "present attention" that the
needs of the future are frequently not
provided for at the proper lime, and when
we are ready to mulch it often happens
that there is no suitable manure in sight,
so we must either pay 50% more for the
material because of urgency, or do with-
out it altogether. It takes a clever man
to look ahead and be always on time,
but such a man will have a much easier
time than he who spends half his energy
in framing excuses for being behind his
neighbors.

Hybrids: Many growers aim to have
in a batch of these for the holidays, but
they generally succeed about as well as
those who try to force tulips for Christ-
mas. Certainlv a few good blooms are
seen occasionally at that season, and we
hear a great deal about so and so's fine
Jacks or Brunners, and the fancy prices
paid for them, and everybody intends to
have some anotherseason.ljut we seldom
hear a word about the hou.scs started for
Christmas which proved failures; we like
to talk about our successes but we are
generally mum in regard to our failures.
To those who may be thinking of trying
for big things this year I would oftcr a
word of caution. If thev haven't tried it

before, they will find out that while it is
child's play having Brunners for Easter,
it is no small thing securing salable
blooms for Christmas.

In the first place it is of prime import-
ance that you have a good, light and
warm house for early work, and it is no
use attempting to force hybrids for
Christmas unless they have completed
and matured their growth; those full of
soft immature shoots will not pass safely
through the ordeal of drying and ripen-
ing. Pot or bench grown stock is the
only kind available, box plants are out of
the question, and it will be necessarj- to
have them pruned and started by Sep-
tember 15, in order to be in bloom by
December 15, and the resting period will
take up about six weeks, so it is evident
that they must have been kept dry at
least two weeks when these notes appear
in print. I am not an advocate of severe
drying, as I think it hurts the lOots to
such an extent that when they are pruned
and started they lack the necessary
vitality to make a strong and vigorous
break, and without it there can be no
choice flowers.

I think that with good stock to start
with the battle is half won when we have
succeeded in bringing them through the
resting season without any shrivelling of
the wood or injury to the roots; still
there must be a genuine rest, a cessation
of growth and a ripening of the wood,
or our labor and expense will go for
nothing. The only way to accomplish
this will be to ventilate as much as possi-
ble, keep the soil just dr\' enough to
arrest growth, but not so dry as to
exhaust their vitality. In hot weather it
is no easy matter keeping the proper
balance, and as no guessing or half way
measures will answer, if we are not pre-
pared to give them the closest attention
it were far better for us to not try the ex-
periment at all. Rob't Simpso.x.

Carnation Notes.

In my last notes I wanted to impress
on my readers the advantages of having
the houses ready in time for planting so
as to be in a position to take advantage
of the first favorable weather that mav
present itself. We hear so often in the
fall and early winter when a house does
not look at its best, that the plants were
caught in a hot spell during or right after
transplanting. We all know the injuri-
ous effects of such? time, and how quickly
a favorable opportunity may be lost
when a house is yet to be prepared. The
few cool days that may have helped the
plants to become established are very
valuable time lost.

Again we often near the remark during
the time of field culture that plants did
not grow, for the weather was too hot
for a time. Now if plants will not grow
in the field when fully established in hot
weather, how can fresh transplanted
plants be expected to do so in the house
at such times. With all the precautions,
as shading and watering, when the tem-
perature outside is above 80° in the
shade, fresh transplanted plants will suffer
inside. There is no more action in the
plants than in a cut spray placed in

water, and the draft of evaporation
through the leaves is rather increased in
the inactive plant. Otherwise when onlj-
under the helpful influence of a cool at-
mosphere for two or three days, the
plants may have passed the critical point,
that is root formation may have com-
menced, the plants are active again, and
are better fortified against unfavorable
conditions that may follow.

I am in favor of early planting provid-
ing it can be done in a temperature of not
over 75-; if lower so much the better. In
a temperature of from 60° to 65^ plants
will recover quickest. I do not care so
much whether the weather is moist or
dry, rain or sunshine, only cool; beyond
that things can be regulated in the houses.
There is no gain in early planting when
it is done in hot weather. Often plant-
ings made two to three weeks later but
under favorable circumstances will out-
grow the first. Therefore I say again, be
prepared and watch your chance. The
transfer from field to house, the precau-
tions to be observed to be successful, have
so often been enumerated and described
that I will touch only on the principles of
this work. How the different parts are
worked to the best advantage, hints and
descriptions have been given in former
notes and often one has a better way to
do a certain work than he is advised to
do.

When a house is ready and cannot be
planted at the desired time, keep the soil
moderately moist, ready for planting at
any time. I object to planting in dry
soil as much as to smear the plants in
mud, for the moisture on the roots is
quickly absorbed b\' the dry soil and may
result in injury before the subsequent
watering will reach the roots. And if
the soil is kept moderately moist, one
may have a chance to destroy a crop of
weeds, that later on has to be done
between the plants.

When transplr.nting the first principle
is to guard the plants against the draft
of evaporation, to retain a balance be-
tween the injured rootsand the uninjured
leaves. Plants torn out of thesoil receive
the most severe check possible, for w^th
the most careful liftingwe break and tear
the roots and only about half of them
can be saved; and when ever so carefully
planted again, the plant is unable to
stand the draft of evaporation when not
protected. We have to balance the
diminished injured roots with the full
supply of sound leaves bj- lessening the
evaporation therefrom to enable the
plant to hold its own and repair the
injured roots. This makes it necessary
to reverse conditions for a short time,
and effect a change to the normal again
graduallj'. We have to shade where oth-
erwise we give the full light; we have to
keep the house closed or nearly so, where
we gave a full supply of fresh air; we have
to keep the air and foliage moist, where
we intended to keep it dry. We reverse all
these conditions to lessen the evaporation
through the leaves, and help to maintain
a cool atmosphere that is so beneficial to
the carnation at all times, and doubly so
at this time for repair and recuperation.

I have said above that the change to
normal should come gradually, for as
soon as the plants show signs of growing,
were the condition of the house kept the
same it would result in injuring theplants
as much as it had sustained them before.
As the balance between roots and leaves
becomes more equalized the condition of
the house should change so too. The
shadingshouldbeof sucha character that
it can be easily removed. We generally
use a mud wash. The ventilators shoulil

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be kept open at night and gradually more
air given during the daytime. Syringing
should also be done more sparingly.
With us when the plants are once estab-
lished it ceases altogether for the whole
season. After the first copious watering
be careful that the soil does not remain
too wet, for such a condition will retai'd
root action. The syringing that the
plants will receive after the first watering
is generally enough for the soil until more
air and light is required. Our efforts are
gradually turned in the opposite direction
and should be just as strong to guard
the plants from growing too soft and
open the door to disease, as it has been
to protect them from wilting and drying
out.

Other precautions are to guard against
the drying out ot the roots in the transit
from field to house. If the distance is far
lay some wet moss in the boxes for the
roots to rest on. Every small fibrous
root saved is so much less for the plant
to replace. The least delay that may
occur between lifting and planting is for
the benefit of the plants.

The housing of the plants is always as
much dreaded, as it is an ordeal for the
plants, but judicious care will always be
rewarded with success. To a person not
familiar with plant life it maj' seem that
with an abundance of water a plant can
overcome everything. Plants need water
but they can not live on it, neither can
they mend any breaks and bruises with
water. The first action, or I may say the
first impulse, 'of a newly transplanted
plant is to form new roots and take a
fresh hold of the soil to enable itself to
take up nourishment and continue its
interrupted growth. The material to
form new roots comes from the plant just
as from a cutting placed in the sand to
root, providing its surroundings encour-
age and sustain it to do so, and not from
the nourishment in the soil: for theorgans

to take up nourishment were destroyed
in lifting the plant.

Now there are other powers in plant
life that may come into play and retard
root formation. It is nature's law of
reproduction to mature seed, when you
leave any half formed buds and flowers
on the plant. In the crippled condition
the plant is in we must not expect too
much; if its strength is divided all will
suffer. Our first object is to establish the
olant, and then let it bloom. The few
buds will never amount to much and are
better removed before planting, to give
the plant a chance to concentrate all its
strength in the formation of new roots.
We remove all buds as fast as they appear
on the plants in the field, imless we care
more for the flowers than the plants.

It is almost needless to add that the
plants should be thoroughly cleaned of
all decayed and diseased leaves. A rigid
adherence to this work may save much
vexation and trouble afterward.

Fred. Dorner.

Nitrate of Soda for Carnations.

How much nitrate of soda should be
used to ten gallons of water in watering
carnations? S.J.

I have never used any nitrate of soda
on carnations and can not speak from
experience. I would like to hear myself
from other growers that have had experi-
ence with it. I did use it once ■ n chrys-
anthemums and the results caused me to
avoid it altogether. I rather believe it
may have a tendency to affect the color
of the flowers, making them appear
washy, and making the texture soft, thus
affecting their keeping qualities, but I may
be mistaken. Undoubtedly mixed with
other manures, especially stable manure,
it will prove of value. My advice would
be to use it in a mild form in a mixture
of li[|uid manure. Fked. Dorxek.

Sweet Pea Novelties.

As the sweet pea season is agaia upon
us a few words regarding the novelties
will not be amiss. Of Eckford's '97 set I
will say that we have got several very
beautiful new varieties, all of which will
undoubtedly become standard sorts, both
for cut flowers and other purposes. For
instance in Prima Donna we have got a
grand new pink. The color is self and
very soft. The form and size are perfect
and it is of robust growth. It very often
has four flowers to the stem. We believe
it will become the standard pink sweet
pea for cut flowers.

Mars is another beautiful creation of
Mr. Eckford's and is undoubtedly the
finest crimson up to date. It has a good
form and fine size. The color Is bright
firey crimson and deepenssomewhat with
age, and like all other crimsons burns
somewhat in the sun.

Coquette is another grand flower of
large size. The wings area clear primrose
yellow while the standard is a pale
lavender. It has proven itself to be a
very free bloomer and is sure of a perma-
nent place in the list of swtet peas.

Lovely is of a very pleasing shade of
pink. It has not as yet got the hooded
form but its large siz." and pleasing com-
bination of color has won it much praise.
Standards are of a blush pink and the
wings of delicate rose. The flower is very
pleasing when bunched.

Countess of Shewsbury is a great dis-
appointment in every way. In the first
place the flower Is very small and of poor
shape and secondly the color is not at all
pleasing. The standard is of a soft rose
with clear white wings. It is quite proli- ■
fie but is hardly entitled to be placed
among the list of good sweet peas.

Royal Rose, unlike the last described
variety, is a very grand thing. The flow-
ers are of extra good size. In fact it Is one

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of the largest sized sweet peas we have
and the color is most pleasing. The
standards are of a deep rosy pinli and the
wings a lighter shade of rosy pink. It is
a great improvement over Apple Blossom
and when bunchedproducesa very charm-
ing effect. It is destined to become a
popular cut flower variety.

I will now add a few remarks concern-
ing Eckford's set of '9S novelties, or the
varieties he is to introduce to the trade
next season. Of course this bting the
first year that we have seen them in
bloom, and being their first year in Cali-
fornia soil, I will not attempt to draw
any definite conclusions but will state
how the different sorts behaved this year
with two of our leading seed growers.

Countess of Powis is described as the
erandiflora form of orange salmon but
from its conduct this season we can see
no improvement whatevfr over Meteor.
Oje thing is certain that it shows no
grandiflora form and no improvement in
form or color although it is probable
that with another year's cultivation it
may develop into what Mr. Eckford
claims for it.

Lady Nina Balfour is a very soft delicate
lavender. The form and s'z; are very good.
This being its first season it did not
germinate very well tut that will in all
probability beovercomein another year's
growth. It seems to shade into a dove
grey with age.

Prince Edward of York also has not
come up to what is claimed for it. The
shape is poor and seems to be no improve-
ment over the old Princess Victoria. The

color is light scarlet and ceiise. Like the
other sorts wfich have not proved to be
anything extra good it may prove better
another year.

(Jaeen Victoria is undoubtedly the
finest of Mr. Eckford's advance set. It is
a rich primrose cream of the largest and
finest form and possesses great substance.
Another thing in its favor is that it is
black seeded. Heretofore all the primrose
yellow sweet peas were white seeded,
which did not at all help their germinat-
ing powers. The germination of this
variety was perfect with us this season.
It will probably become the leading prim-
rose yellow and will be much admired
when thoroughly known.

Salopian is probably the latest advance
which we have in crimson sweet peas. It
has proved of much better form and
larger size than Mars and holds the color
much better in the wings. It is a very
robust grower and produces a large
quantity of beautiful self colored flowers
and when thoroughly known will take
first rank in reds.

Shahzada is undoubtedly the nearest
approach to the black sweet pea that we
have seen. It is of the deepest indigo
black and of fine form. It also gives
promise oi becoming one of the largest
flowered sweet peas.

Triumph has proved a disappointment
and nowhere can we see any improve-
ment over existing pink and whites. It
has good size but poor form. Itis a very
robust grower and a good bloomer.

As I stated before these may be better '

flowers next season but the above lines
will give an idea of how they were in
California during the present season.
California is to sen i out again this season
some new varieties of sweet peas which
will prove as good as the best Eckfords.
C. C. Morse & Co. have five new varieties
of which I will add a brief description of
each.

One is i improved Meteor and it truly
is a great advance on that good variety.
Countess of Powis ia supposed to bean
improvement on Meteor but this new
variety is much better than either. It is
the most brilliant salmon color I know of.
The color Is much det psrin the standards
than in the old Meteor and holds the
color better. It is not so liable to burn
as the other sorts and is much larger.
We think this ought to prove a standard
sort as we have plenty of room for good
orange salmon colors.

Another is a beautiful creamy primrose
after the sty!e of O leen Victoria. The
color is primrose with a very pale pink
blush and fades to just a suggestion of
pink on the edge. Tbe size and form are
all that cjuld be desired and it is a very
robust grower and prolific bloomer. It
will also become popular when thor-
oughly known.

Another, being an Improvement on
Lady Penzince, is to be pat on the mar-
ket this season. It possesses all thegood
characteristics of that popular variety
but is of a much better color and larger
size. It seems to be stronger than Lady
Penzance as it does not burn so much as
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They also have a verj- beautifully
striped variety. It is a pale blush stripe
on a primrose ground. The stripe is in
both wings and standard giving it a very
soft effect. It has the improved form, is
of large size and as it is a new thing in
stripes will be much admired.

A very much improved Alice Eckford,
or I may add, a selection from that vari-
ety, was seen in full bloom. It has much
better size and form than that variety
and it is very hard to find a stem with-
out four iJowers. It is very prolific and a
valuable novelty.

At Mr. M. Lynch's place at Menlo
Parl£ we found three valuable new sweet
peas which will go out to the trade this
tall. The gem of the set will, without
any doubt, be his new white, the Bride.
This is a beautiful large white-seeded
white which Mr. Lynch has been selecting
for over four years. It is a pure white
selection from Mrs. Eckford and is the
strongest germinator among all the
white seeded varieties. During the past
season it has brought the highest figures
over all other white sweet peas in the San
Francisco market. It will undoubtedly
take first place among all white sweet
peas.

Emily Lynch is a selection from the
Duke of York but is much larger and has
the improved form. It is of very rich
effect and is claimed to be the earliest
sweet pea in existence. Mr. Sam. A.
Hamilton, the well known sweet pea
expert, says that he thinks with proper
cultivation it will bloom two weeks

ahead of extra early Blanche Ftrry,
which fact alone will make it a very val-
uable novelty.

California is a very soft, self pink, being
of the color of the Dajbreak carnation.
The form and size is splendid and it is of
a very distinct shade, being probably the
lightest self shade we have. It is a very
much admired variety.

Our leading growers are having a hard
time of it to hold some of the newer vari-
eties to the original type. Countess of
Aberdeen, for instance keeps running cfi
into different shades of pink. RoyalRobe
does the same thing. We have had them
selected from a single plant and in a year
or two they are again mixed with differ-
ent shades. Mikado also has a tendency
to go back and the growers have to keep
a very watchful eye on other sorts or they
would behave the same.

Aurora, which came out this season,
has done splendidly and is very popular,
and another thing is that it holds very
well to the type.

The new Blanche Ferry Cupid which is
to be sent out this fall, has done splen-
didly. Its germinating powers are just
as good as those of the tall growing
Blanche Ferry and the flowers are as
large if not larger. A row of it placed
alongside of the white Cupid makes a
very pretty effect. It is just as early as
Blanche Ferry, which will make it more
popular. People who found fault with
Cupid on account of poor germination
will be well satisfied with this valuable
acquisition. Ias. T. Lynch.

House for Mixed Stock.

I wish to erect a small greenhouse, say
j 20x50, three-quarter span. The ground
being dry and very gravelly I wish to
sink the house so the lower walk will be
about 3 feet below ground level. I want
to have brick walls running to the sur-
face, and to divide the house by glass
partition in the middle so that one end
can be run cooler than the other.

I want to grow a mixed greenhouse
stock in warm end and 'mums followed
by temporary benching for lettuce, rad-
ishes, geraniums, cinerarias or anything
that grows rather cool. I would like an
estimate of cost of such, plain and sub-
stantially built with proper height and
dimensions in general. I want to heat
by hot water. What depth should fur-
nace pit be considering that the house is
; so far in the ground, and what s'z? should
potting shed be to be convenient? Any
other advice or suggestion will be thank-
fully received. An Old Subscriber.

"Old S'lbscriber" does not say which
way his house runs, whether north and
south or east and west, but as it is to be
three-quarter span no doubt the ridge
will be east and west, and the long span
face south, or what is a little better, a
few points east of south.

To begin with, for a house of these
dimensions I do not approve of the three-
quarter span roof. No doubt it is a fine
style of house for roses, but "Old Sub-
scriber" wants his house for mixed plants.

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The three quarter span is more costly to
build, needs more expense in benching
and is not so convenient to heat. If the
south sash bar is 12 ft. and the north bar
11 ft. it will throw the centre of roof just
north enough to allow the centre iron
support of roof on the north side of mid-
dle path.

Tne Idea of going down 3 f;. into the
earth with the house is oo doubt to save
heat. It may do that to a small extent,
but as the walb are to be brick the sav-
ing of heat will be trifling. If the fl )or
of house is 3 ft. belo w grade of surround-
ing surface you will have that 3 ft. to de-
scend and ascend every time you enter
the house, b.sides the great inconvenience
of taking out and in material, soil, etc.,
so, as my advice is asked, build the walls
both north and south, 4 feet 6 inches
high. Djn't go down below grade one
inch, and let the sash bars be 12 ft. on
south side and 11 ft. on north; this in a
20 foot house will give you two benches
of 6 feet 6 inches each and three narrow
paths, one against each wall and one in
center. There will be uo benches against
the walls; it is no place for them, but on
the walls will be your heating pipes, the
right place for them.

Notwithstanding that it is occasionally
asserted that you can place a hot water
heater on the same surface as greenhouse
and get satisfactory results, all experi-
enced men know that it is much better to
have your boiler 6 feet below the surface
of greenhouse. This is not theory; I know
it for a certainty.

If the house runs east and west let your
shed be on the west end. If it is the only

shed on the place let it be as roomy as
possible; you will need it for pots, soil
and many other things. It should be at
least 20 ft. long and 16 ft. wide. If
you can afford to excavate 6 feet deep
under the whole of theshed the space will
come very ustful, for there you can put in
your winter's supply of fuel.

The partition running across the house
is all right, and the heat can be regulated
by the number of pipes In each compart-
ment. Let the warm end be rext the
shed and have the means, by valves, of
shutting off heat entirely from the cool or
east end.

The height of this hou'e from ground
level to ridge pole will be about 10 feet
6 itches. The cost per running foot all
complete ready to use will depend largely
on what ability "O'd Subscriber" puts
into the construction himself. I have
seen right in my own neighborhood a 20
foot house cost $20 per running foot that
was not worth $8 simply because the
builder knew nothing about greenhouse
building. Built of strong cj press bars,
with good wooden walls, double thick
glass, and heated with l^o and 2-inch
pipes, this house should cost about $10
per runnirg fjot. With brick walls it
maycost $2 or $3 a foot more.

For heating use 2-lnch pipe for flows and
I'l; inch for returns, and hang them on the
side walls where they are easily put up,
do the most good, and are easily got at
In case of any alterations or repairs.
Don't let any one persuade you to put
the pipes above the plants, or what is
called overhead heatirg. I did it to my
great sorrow, and those who still advo-

cate that system have wheels above their
shoulders. W. Scott.

Odontoglossum Crispum.

This odontoglossum has been aptly
described as the "Queen of Orchids" by
one who has done more for orchid culture
than perhaps any other man, and while
it may be t.-.ken exception to by some, if
applied literally, it certainly dors not
overpraise this beautiful species. Fickle-
ness is not usually regarded a virtue, but
the term might almost be app'ied to this
fine old orchid in that no two have yet been
imported that were alike. The spotting
on the flowers varies on each individual
bloom on the spike, anJ some varieties
that come pure white one year will be
spotted the next year, but all theseuncer-
tainties add to the interest to the culti-
vator, especially if his plants be newly
Imported from the woods in which they
grow. The specimen flowers illustrated
are from a plant that has invariably
proven pure white, and while this is not a
rare occurrence it adds to the value of the
plant considerably.

Odontoglossum crispum is from the
Andes of South America and requires the
coolest possible treatment under cultiva-
tion in summer. A house with a north
exposure, such as one devoted to propa-
gating in winter and ferns in summer,
would grow them well with plenty of
air and moisture nearing the saturation
point, with a temperature in winter of
about 50'', for as the growth is mostly
made in winter they must be kept mov-
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in spring and early summer. Tiie sprays
l;nd tliemselves admirably to making up
aj corsage bouquets, as their habit is
arching, and with Asparagus tenuiisimus
they make a charming arrangement.

E. O. Orpet.

Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

If you planted out on the benches your
chrysanthemums for pot plants, which I
hope and trust you did, for it Is the right
way to grow them, they should not be
pinched later than the 20th of this month.
And they should be lifted from the bench
and potted not later than the 1st of Sep-
tember. The great advantage of plant-

and it may need half a dozen small stakes
beside the center one, but let them be
cut of sight and not make a display of
stakes and incidentally a few 'mums. I
was surprised last fall at one of the great
centers of horticulture to see this display
of stakes most hideously exposed to the
public gaze, but it is only fair to say that
in the same city some four years ago I
saw pot chrysanthemums grown that
possibly were never beaten in the world;
plants not over three feet high, eight feet
across, round as an umbrella and not a
visible stake; that's culture inspired by
and accompanied with brains.

PELARGONIUMS.

If you have found the pelargonium a
proGtable plant, which it should be, and

ODONTOGLOSSOM 0RI3PUM, ALBINO VARIETY.

ingthem on the benches in June and lift
ing and potting in September is that they
are entirely under control for the dry, hot
months, but what is of more consequence,
you can lift theni without their losing a
fibre, and there is no occasion that they
should lose a leaf, which plants lifted from
the field invariably do. They may not be
as large as you would like them on Sep-
tember the l3t, but remember they make
lots of growth after that, in fact they
double in size. Why it is of the greatest
consequence not to delay longer than end
of August is that then there are no flower
buds formed, but ten days later there
would be and the lifting operation would
cripple them.

If you have a house shaded it is a good
place for them for the first ten days after
lifting, afcer that all the light and sun-
shine you can get. If you don't have a
spare bench, a place outside where the
sun and winds won't reach them for a
week or two will do equally as well.
When well rooted in the pots" they will
grow fast and can be given a light, well-
ventilated house, and will need some sort
of a tie; what sort of tying will largely
depend on the size of plant. If in a 6-inch
p)t one stake in the center will do, and
the branches tied with fine string just to
keep them from falling apart. Djn't put
a string all around the plant, as market
gardeiiers do endive to bleach it, and as
you still seecarnationstiedinsomeplaces.

Lincoln in a 7-inch pot will with good

management make a plant twofeetacross
is almost indispensable where a general
retail trade is done, now is the time to
increase your stock. Although the zonal
geranium? are as much a pelargonium as
the so called show pelargoniums about
which I will now give you a few hints, their
habitisentirely different and there is where
many a young American gardener with-
out any European experience has failed
and become discourage I ingrowing what
we generally know as pelargoniums.

Their flowering season is from March
to July; some varieties can be forced
earlier than March, and perha ps in Covent
Garden you would find handsome plants
of pelargoniums even in January. Unlike
the zDnal pelargoniums (geraniums) they
are not and cannot be made continuous
bloomers, but their season of bloom is
longer than many of the p'ants we prize
so highly, notably an Azilea indica, and
can be grown and sold atamuchlesscost.
If you have any plants that have flowered
this spring they will have made quite a
growth since flowering and should have
been encouraged to grow to make all the
cuttings possible. About the end of this
month, a week sooner or later Is of no
consequence, let the plants be on the dry
side for a f;w days, then cut them down,
away down; don't be afraid, cut all the
stems off within a few inches of the pot.
You can make almost any piece of the
I plant strike in sand, kept moderately
moist and in not too dense a shade. They

will take four weeks to root, but you
need lose none. These young plants will
make you fine plants for next spring's
sales; the size will depend on cultivation.
The cut down plants are by no means
useless; let them remain in the same pots
for three or four weeks and keep almost
dust dry; by that time they will be cov-
ered with breaks where no buds appeared.
Then shake out every particle of soil,
trim back the ends of the long roots and
repot in a size or two smaller pot than
they flowered in.and treatinthe ordinary
-manner. These year old plants are much
better adapted for Easter forcing than
the young, fall struck ones, and can with
a good heat and plenty of light be brought
into flower by end of March, and some of
the forcing varieties which we have not
enough of here, much earlier. The great-
est enemy to the pelargonium Is the com-
mon green fly, but tobacco smoke does
not hurt the plant in the least, except
when in flower. Firm potting should be
given at all stages and no darkness or
moisture during the winter months. If
kept in a night temperature of 45° it will
do with little moisture. From the time
the cutting Is rooted till the dark days of
D-cember they should be encouraged to
grow as fast as possible and should by
that time be in a 4 inch pot.

ROMAN HYACINTHS.

Roman hyacinths will be here soon if
not sooner. I have been asked a ques-
tion lately about keeping them without
potting. I don't think that the bulbs
suffer if kept a reasonable time out of the
ground. I have planted as late as No-
vember 1st, but would prefer to get all of
them in the flats by middle of October.
If very early Romans are desired put
some in flats as soon as received and
place out of doors, covering with a few
inches of soil or tan bark. \i thoroughly
watered when planted and we get ram at
intervals, no more attention is needed,
but if a spell of hot, dry weather comes
they must get a good soaking occasion-
ally. The planting of the main crop, or
those you depend on to carry you through
the months of December, January, Feb-
ruary and March. I would certainly
defer for some weeks yet.

FUCHSIAS.

The fuchsia with all its cheapness and
ease of growth is still a popular plant,
and if it were a new thing and had the
name ot orchid would bring dollars where
it now brings cents. Thousands are sold
in alj large cities, and considering the
time it takes to grow a fuchsia, and its
easy culture, it is even at a low price a
profitable plant to many a florist. You
have kept a few of your best plants for
stock and they should now be out of
doors. If not they have done no harm,
but now put them out so they will ripen
their wood (for the fuchsia is nearly a
woody plant), and they will give you
much better cuttings than those kept
growing in a greenhouse. By end of Sep-
tember the shoots will have ripened and
you can then shake out the soil, re-pot,
shortening back the weak shoots, and
start slowly in a cool house; by Novem-
ber you will get cuttings that will make
healthy, vigorous plants. That is early,
but you can delay propagating if you
don't desire as early a plant.

FERNS.

Don't delay buying your stock of young
ferns for filling ferneries this coming win-
ter. It is now, and has been for some
years, a feature of the business. Get small
ferns from 2-inch pots so you can pot
them into 2? o inch pots. You don't want
them to grow very much. Above all you

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don't want them in too large pots, for
your patrons want a variety in the
fernery, and if in large pots you have to
shake off most of the soil to get them in.
A good customer don't mind paying for
the fernery to be replenished every four or
five weeks, but if it looks seedy in one
week they get tired and are liable to con-
sign the fernery and future orders to the
basement of the mansion. The leading
growers of small ferns now know what is
good for ferneries and can be trusted to
fill the bill all right, but stipulate that
you don't wantanyadiantumsor gymno-
grammes, for they are useless fjr this
purpose.

GERANIUMS.

It may seem childish to be writing
about such a well known plant as the
zonal geranium, and everybody of course
knows how to grow them, but are you
not sometimes caught by a frost before
yon have in your crop of cuttings? I was
caught last year and I am not ashamed
to own it, for three or four degrees of
frost descended upon us about the 20th
of Sep'ember. Procrastination, how much
will be laid at thy gate when the final
reckoning comes!

While the geranium is the easiest plant
to propagate there are often failures made
by trying to root them when the weather
is very warm. About the first week of
September is time enough. If you have a
spare bench with two inches of sand,
that is the safest plan for that month,
and If you have not that, a cold frame

with a few inches of sand is just as good
providing you have a shaded sash raised
both back and front.

Another plan, and the most economical
of labor and most cotducive towards
making good plants, is to pot thecuttinps
at once into 2-inch pots. Pot them firmly
and water thoroughly when first potted
and af:er that be sparing of watfr till
they are rooted. la cool weather it is a
waste of time to propagate geraniums in
any other way.

If you have any amount of stock to
propagate from you need not begin to
propagate till the end of the month, but
if you are short of some varieties you can
take cff a cutting about the end of this
month, and unless an unseasonable frost
comes along you will get another crop
of cuttings by October 1st.

VIOLETS.

Violets that were planted out in June
without any glass over them will be
growing finely now and should have run-
ners and buds picked off. Although they
are in solid beds and have free access to
air and rain they are not exactly like
those grown in the field, and will be
greatly helped by an occasional good
watering. Wm. Scott.

Silence or Acknowledging Receipt of Or-
ders not Acceptance.
First of all, it is to be remembered, an
order for goods, however elaborate it
may be in form, is not in and of itself a

contract. The law views it as but an
offer to make a contract. A contract
requires a meeting of mindc — a mutual
agreement of parlies to one and the same
thing. Until this isexpressly or Impliedly
reached, there is no contract. One party
will not be bound, until both are,respect-
ivel'-

Acceplacce, therefore, is jrettyapt to
furnish the crucial test as to making an
order a contrsct. But in considerirg
what is necessary, in the way of the
acceptance of an order to make an tffecl-
ive contract, a careful distinction should
be made between orders that are sent in
response to some special proposition and
those practically tmanating from the
persons giving the orders. In the formtr
case, the order, instead of being itself the
offer to contract, is the acceptance, and
if made in the requisite time and foim
closes the contract, and requires no
f cceptance of itself. This differs from the
case of an order that is to be considered
only the first step in a negotialion, as
day from night. An order of the latter
character must be more or less foimally
accepted, which acceptance must be un-
conditional and communicated, or put In
process of being commuticated, to tie
person giving the order, before this will
become bindirg, which it will upon both
parties at the same time.

True, in the case of an order for goods,
acceptance may be sufficiently shown by
a delivery of the goods in accordance
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delivery to the proper cairier propeily
consigned, if made before a withdrawal
or countermand of the order. But so
long as the acceptance is wanting, either
party may refuse to go on, the one by
countermanding his order, and the other
by refusing to fill it. A mere intention to
fill an order is not a legal acceptance of
it. Nor is the case changed by writing or
printing on the order the words: "This
order is not subject to countermand."
Whether a particular agent or traveling
salesman can accept an order when he
receives it so as to make a contract of
sale depends wholly on the authority
conferred upon him. Where he is empow-
ered to do it, his action will bind both his
principal and the person giving the order.
If the principal reserves the right to pass

impose no obligation on the proposer,
although he has done no act and given
no notice of his withdrawal of his offer."
Courts of last resort have also quite
recently held that the mere acknowledg-
ing receipt of orders is not an acceptance
of them. In one case^a wholesale house,
having received by mail an order for
goods, taken by one of its traveling sales-
men, wrote a postal card acknowledging
the receipt of the order, and stating that
"the same shall have prompt attention."
This was held to be no acceptance of the
order, and not to convert the proposal
and it into a contract of sale. In an-
other case, where the language was to
the same purport, acknowledging receipt
of order given to a traveling salesman,
and promising it the "earliest possible

advarced than in the newer portions.
Hemlock Hill, however, which rises to
the Itfc of the entrance, is an original
forest. The steep ledges are clothed with
giant hemlocks and at the foot of the
declivity a brook fed by cold springs
plunges and splashes over its rocky bed.
Every feature of the surroundings is wild
and picturesque in the extreme and it is
hard to realize when standing in the
shadow of those grand old hemlocks that
one is less than five miles from the very
heart of a great community of nearly a
million and a half inhabitants. Boston
is fortunate indeed in having had citizens
through whose foresight and patriotism
these rare bits of landscape have been
preserved fpr the perpetual benefit of the
people.

HUUUUDKiNDKONS WITH BACKGROUND OP HEMLOCKS ARNOLD ARBORETUM, BOSTON.

on the order, the agent can in no way
bind the giver.

Coming back to consider, in this con-
nection, the force of the proverb, "silence
gives consent," the supreme court of
Pennsylvania will be found saying that,
"While it must be conceded that circum-
stances may exist which will impose a
contractual obligation by mere silence,
yet it must be admitted that such circum-
stances are exceptional in their character
and of extremely rare occurrence." It
added that counsel had not cited a per-
fect instance of the kind. He who asks
another tO' make a contract [of sale]
with him, which is what giving an otder
amounts to, and gets no answer, the
court declares should "repeat his question
until he obtains an answer." As is else-
where said: "An offer is a mere proposal,
without any limitation as to time; and,
unless accepted at the earliest practicable
time, the law presumes it to be with-
drawn; and a subsequent acceptance will

attention," it was passed as insufficient,
without argument.

Views in the Arnold Arboretum, Boston,

The Arnold Arboretum comprises about
105 acres with five miles of driveways
and contains the most varied collection
of hardy trees and shrubs in America. By
an arrangement between Harvard Uni-
versity which controls the fund from
which the Arboretum draws its support
and the city of Boston, the entire grounds
are made practically a part of the park
system of Boston. Many of the planta-
tions are recent and it will be some years
before the young trees attain sufficient
size for the groups to show their ultimate
character.

The South street entrance, which is
shown in our illustration, was the first
to be constructed and on the avenues
leading from this entrance, one of which
we also illustrate, the growth is more

Hamburg Exposition.

From the 27th to the 30th of August
the program includes a number of special
exhibitions and meetings. On the 28th
there will be a meeting of the Society
of German Gardeners, and on the two
following days the members of this
society will be entertained by excursions
to points of interest, dinners, etc.

The special competitions in summer
flowers will be held August 13 to 17.
There are numerous prizes for collections
of summer flowers in variety, and for
asters and clematises.

The final premium list for the eleventh
annual chrysanthemum show of the
State Florists' Association of Indiana, to
be held November 2 to 6, has been issued.
Copies may be had on application to the
secretary, Mr. R. A. McKeand, Garfield
Park, Indianapolis, Ind.

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SOUTH STREET GATE

AVENUE TO SOUTH STREET GATE.
ARNOLD ARBORETUM. BOSTON.

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Scene on Hemlnck Hill.
ARNOLD ARBORETUM. BOSTONi

Boston.
TRADE NOTES.— DEMAND FOR AMERICAN
BEAUTY. — A FISHING EXCURSION — PRE-
SENTATION TO F. R. MATHISON. — EXHIBI-
TION bF ANNUALS AT HORTICULTURAL
HALL.— CONVENTION PROSPECTS -DEATH
OF E. W. BUSWELL FORMER TREASURER
OF THE MASS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
—NEWS NOTES, PATHETIC, INSTRUCTIVE
AND OTHERWISE.

Trade is fairly satisfactory but not
quite as brislj as during the two preced-
ing weeks. Good roses are hard to find
when wanted and there is a brislj call for
the best obtainable, the watering places
having the American Beauty fever badly.
This keeps the price of Beauties up where
It belongs and incidentally gives the mar-
ket a healthy tone. Carnations seem to
be improving in quality, the demand run-
ning mostly to white which when good
sell for one dollar per hundred. Asters, if
good and white, also sell well but colored
asters find a very slow market. The
gladiolus has the inside track as a cheap,
showy and good lasting flower now and
the florists' windows everywhere are
enlivened by large vases of the brilliant
spikes. Pink pond lil es are at their height
and are of better quality than for several
years, possibly on account of the preva-
lent wet weather, but they sell slowly.
Lily of the valley is seen in small quanti-
ties but is rarely called for and the sale of
it falls far short of that of previous sum-
mers. Stocks, gypsophiia, sweet peas,

coreopsis, etc., are abundantand helpout
on the funeral design when the order
comes in.

A very enjoyable fishing excursion with
Fred. Mathison as guest took place on
Friday, August 5. The little excursion
steamer "Mather" carried the party
which numbered sixteen, and the arrange-
ments being in charge of the veterans Ed.
Hatch and M. H. Norton all enjoyed
themselves to the utmost. A pool was
made up for the captor of the first fish.
Charlie Irgram promptly pulled in ascul-
pin and demanded the money which was
refused on the ground that a sculpin is
not a respectable fish, and an argument
ensued between the two heavy weights of
the Boston Club, Tom Cox ard Fred.
Mathison as to the classification of the
sculpin, Mathison claiming that it was a
h'instct and Cox insisting that it was a
h'amphibious b'animal. Lawrence Cot-
ter in the meantime was busy and landed
a silver hake which won for him the
money and he followed up his advantage
by pulling up a Conger eel which squared
matters by biting him. It was voted that
the silver hake be sent to Wm. Jennings
Brvan. Dinner on the blue ocean was
erjoyed with lively appetites and the
usual flow of eloquence followed. Mr.
Hatch in a complimentary little speech
presented Mr. Mathison with a pencil
drawing of a very commodious and rest-
ful looking cha'r which he imformed that
gentleman was a truthful representation

of what he would find at his home on his
return that evening, with the best wishes
of his friends that he might live to long
enjoy it, to which Mr. Mathison
responded appropiiately. Warren Ewell
made one of his best tfforts and added a
large number of new words to his vocab-
ulary. The speech making was rudely
broken up by Lange of Worcester who
thought he saw a sea-serpent, but failed
to convince anyone else. Judge Hoitt was
greatly missed from the party and the
sympathy of those present was expressed
in a unanimous vote of condolence with
him on the death of his mother.

Saturday's exhibition at Horticultural
Hall made special provisions for annuals,
and two large tables the full length of the
hall were nearly filled with the bright
blossoms of these popular flowers. The
first prize went to Wm. Thatcher, Carl
Blomberg being second and C.H. Souther
third. There was quite an attractive
array of other flowers from various con-
tributors and the hot house grapes from
Miss E.J. Clark and li. S. Converse were
very tempting.

Convention talk is in the air wherever
the craft congregate and the list of those
intending to visit Providence next week
grows longer. A full fledged bowling
team is now assured from Boston. They
are not claiming any thing in advance but
some good all-round bowlers will be
enrolled and they will not be found at the
bottom of the score card. K special
meeting of the Gardners' and Florists'
Club has been called for Thursday, lltb
inst., for the purpose of ascertaining the
wishes of that organization as to matters
to come up in Providence and to secure
unity of action if possible.

E. W. Buswell who for over twenty
years was treasurer of Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, died at Brooklyn,
N. Y., where he has been residing forsome
years past, and the funeral took place on
Saturday, August 7, at Newton, Mass.
Mr. Buswell was well advanced in years
and death was the result of a paralytic
stroke.

During a severe thunder storm last
week lightning entered the store of Julius
Zinn, on Beacon street, just missing that
gentleman in its travels and leaving a
permanent reminder of its visit in a ragged
track across the marble counter.

One of our progressive Dorchester flo-
rists is practicing the Kneippe cure and
may be seen at 5:30 a. m. on any bright
morning tramping industriously through
the dew-laden grass, barefoot.

Lawrence Cotter has a house of fine
Souv. de Malmaison roses which he
regards as the best summer rose in culti-
vation. He will run them till middle of
December and then throw them out.

The Citizens' Association is again doing
what it can to make life a burden for Su-
perintendent Doogue of the public
grounds. A recent communication to the
mayor suggests another investigation.

Early golden rod is blooming in the
fields and is a forcible reminder that sum-
mer is fast slipping away. The memory
of the oldest inhabitant does not recall a
summer so rainy as this.

A movement is on foot to erect a mon-
ument to the late Chailes Eliot, in some
appropriate spot in the grand series ol
parks which he did so much to secure for
the people.

W. A. Bock was badly hurt by being
run into by an electric car while driving
through Boylston street last Saturday
afternoon. Thecarriagewas demolished.

Wm. Holland, G-1 years of age, an em-
ploye of Newman & Sons at their green-
houses in Winchester disappeared two

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weeks ago and notraceof himorexplana-
tion ( t' his absence can be found.

C. VV. Gibbs ol St. Johnsbury, Vt., is
making his annual tour of the leading
Boston establishments this week.

Also visiting Boston: H. S. De Forest,
of Hitchings & Co., New York.

HENRY A. GANIC.

Mr. Henry A. Gane died at his home In
West Newton, Mass., on August 9, in his
S7th year. He was a successful Boston
merchant of rare integrity and character
but retired from business about twenty
years ago. He erected a small green-
house for his own pleasure, and being an
ardent lover of horticulture has spent
there his leisure moments in the happiest
manner. Chrysanthemums were his espe-
cial pets and he became an ardent enthu-
siast in their fertilization, raising many
beautiful varieties only a few of which are
known to the commercial world. Two
silver medals and other proofs of honora-
ble recognition at the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society's exhibitions and
certificates of merit from the National
Chrysanthemum of England and the
Chrysanthemum Society of America were
among his treasures. His productions he
always gave away to his friends. One
only did he dispose of commercially, the
peerless Mrs. Jerome Jones, and that only
after long persuasion. Visitors were
always welcome and he never tired of
showing his pets and explaining in his
kindly way the mysteries of their produc-
tion. Mr. Gane was a native of Frome,
Somersetshire, England.

Philadelphia.

CANNAS. — CROTONS. — COMPARING NEW
CANNAS. — THE STOCK OF FLOWERS —
BUSINESS STILL POOR— MISCELLANEOIS
ITEMS.

Cannas are now beginning to assert
themselves. The copious rains of late
have been very favorable to their growth
and the various collections in the neigh-
borhood of this city are worth coming
some distance to see.

Robert Craig has a fine collection of
up to date varieties, which by the way to
have complete requires one to be on the
alert all the time. A row of Austria at
the back and another of Mrs. F. Rogers
in front makes a beautiful border on top of
the terrace on the Market street front of
his place. The latter variety Mr. Craig
thinks the best American canna to date.
It took the first prize at the New York
Canna Show and the judges made no
mistake. It is best described as a magni-
fied and improved Mme. Crozy. Mrs. F.
Rogers and Columbia, both American
seedlings, show that we can produce
varieties equal to any raised In Europe.
In fact if the French are to retain their
lead In cannas they must send better
stock to America than that of the past
few seasons. Mr. Craig 'scrotons that are
to be seen at the convention exhibition
are very fine. They are finer than any-
thing we have ever seen in the same sized
pots. He will also have samples of other
plants taken from his general stock.

Mr. Blanc has a number of new cannas
that are wonders in color, form and size;
one of the Crozy type is immense, a single
flower more than covering the crown of a
large straw hat. He says that some sys-
tem of nomenclature will have to be
adopted soon as the canna is fast getting
to be as bad as the carnation and chrys-
anthemum in the duplication of names.

The H. A. Dreer & Co. has adopted a
novel plan by which to compare the new

cannas with existing varieties. Their
collection is one of the largest in the
country and they have planted all the
yellows, reds, etc., in separate color
blocks, so that their respective merits can
be seen at a glance.

The stock of cut flowers Is getting a
trifle better; some of the houses planted
early are getting a growth on and the
hustling grower is sending around the
top shoots whenever they show a little
bit of color on the end. We imagine it is
not much trouble to cut these but when
it comes to selling that is another story.
New Beauties are appearing but are defi-
cient in stem and many other respects.
Kaiserins, Meteors and La France are
about the best teas, although Thomas
Foulds has a few of his midsummer Brides
and Maids that are as fine as some grow-
ers can get them at any other season.

Asters are now plentiful enough for the
fakirs and those bold enough to tempt
dame fortune are parading Chestnut
street with their baskets. From 50 to 75
cents per hundred is the price, with a few
extras of the Semple brand bringing a
dollar. Gladiolus and tuberoses bring $2
to $3 per hundred stalks. Carnations are
so poor now as to be hardly worth men-
tioning.

Business is about as usual, very poor,
an occasional funeral order livening things
up a bit. This may sound a trifle incon-
gruous, but the broad smile of satisfaction
that follows the taking of a large order
at this season is not dampened in the
slightest because it happens to be of the
mortuary kind.

Edward Reid, one of our hustling com-
mission band, has just returned from a
trip through the state where he has been
the past week, looking up his customers
and consignors. Everybody is expecting
and looking forward to a good business
the coming season. He was much pleased
with the Pittsburg brethren and said
they were a progressive and thoroughly
up to date lot of boys. Their stores
looked inviting and he saw quite a few
flowers that were not handled here at all,
notably Japan lilies and fine asters. He
saw asters of the Semple variety that
measured four inches in diameter and
with stems thirty inches long; these sold
readily at $7 per hundred.

John Dick, Jr. had the misfortune to
collide with another bicyclist while riding
his wheel down Eleventh street last Mon-
day evening and was severely injured be-
ing thrown heavily and breaking his col-

lar bone, dislocating his shoulder and it
is feared, injuring himself internally. The
army of bicyclists in thlscity has assumed
huge proportions. By actual count one
hundred wheels a minute pass Horticult-
ural Hallon Broad street going both ways
This is the average travel on a pleasant
summer evenicg there being no extra
attraction except the fine asphalted street.

William Hageman. of lily of the valley
fame, 28 South Third street, is an
exporter as well, and had placed with
him the past week an order from Germany
for 4,000 American bicycles, which is
probably the largest order ever received
from that country for American wheels.

The wife of David Cliffe, of German-
town, died August. 6, after a lingering
illness and was buried last Monday after-
noon.

M. Rice arrived in town last Wednes-
day looking much improved. His Euro-
pean trip seems to have benefited him
greatly and he says that with his im-
proved and largely augmented stock heis
going to hustle as he has never done
before. K.

New York.

BUSINESS SLOW.— A BIG CROWD FOR PROVI-
DENCE.—A NEW WHOLESALE HOUSE.—
BITS OF NEWS.

There is little going on in the city that
is worthy of the name of business this
week, and no discernable prospects for
any immediate change. There is nothing
to detain those who are inclined to make
the trip to Providence and a large crowd
is sure to go next Monday evening. All
arrangements have been satisfactorily
completed by the local committee. A big
delegation will come from Philadelphia
and it will be a hot time on the old boat
that night unless all signs fail.

Roses sell more readily than at last
report. American Beauties are in brisk
demand. Carnations are Improved in
quality, the white ones being disposed of
satisfactorily as a rule. Colored asters
are the worst stock in market. They are
immovable at any price. White asters
are the only ones that sell and they go
decidedly slowly.

Still another wholesaler. The latest
addition to the lengthening list Is Mc-
Donald & McManus. They have opened
up at 50 West 30th street.

Johnnie Weir has gone to East Quogue
for a well-earned vacation.

Stock and fixtures of F. E. McAllister
Co., were disposed of at assignee's sale
on Tuesday, August 10.

Visiting New York: W. R. Smith of Bo-
tanic Garden, Washington, D. C.

Chicago.

NO CHANGE IN MARKET — BEAUTY AND
KAISERIN LEAD IN ROSES. — GREATLY IN-
CREASED SPACE DEVOTEDTO BEAUTY FOR
COMING SEASON.— YOUNG ROSE STOCK IN
FINE CONDITION. — AMONG THE GROWERS.
— OFF FOR PROVIDENCE — NEXT TRIP OF
FLORISTS' CLUB.

The market is much the same as reported
for the week previous. The demand is
about equal to supply as to best quality
rose stock and carnations, but the cut of
roses Is now rapidly increasing, and at
the present rate will soon overtop the
usual summer demand, which Is not
likely to increase much for another two
months. Beauties and Kaiserln are still
leading. The flower is improving in size
and length of stem. Kaiserin Is now ex-
ceptionally fine.

A recent trip through a number of the
leading establishments discloses the fact

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Aug. 14,

that a rapidly increasing area is devoted
to this popular summer rose. Reinberg
Bros, alone have twenty houses 20x90
planted with this variety. Bassett &
Washburn also devote a large space to
them as do a number of smaller growers.
Beauties also are planted In much larger
quantities than ever before. Not only
have the leading Beauty growers increased
their bench room but quite a number of
others who, having in years past tried to
grow this rose without success, are again
at it, in a number of instances a special
house being built for the purpose. The
probabilities therefore arethat withgood
success on the part of the growers, the
market should be amply supplied.

On the whole the young rose stock
averages much smaller than at the corre-
sponding date last season. This is prob-
ably owing to the fact that the bulk of
the planting was done later than last
year. The weather the past two weeks
has been very favorable, however, to the
young stock which is pushing forward at
a great rate and is promising well with
few exceptions. The bulk of space, as
during several seasons past, is given to
Brides and Maids. These two varieties,
at least in our market, rule supreme in the
winter season.

Meteor is again planted in large quan-
tities and is second only to the two first
named in their class. Meteor, however,
is sometimes erratic. In winter, of course,
we are used to see it come more or less
"bull-headed" at times but we are not
looking for that kind of bloom now. Mr.
Kirkham, of May wood, who is operating
the old Rockafellow place, has a house of
this rose planted early which is in as fine
a condition as a house can possibly be,
but the cut yields fully 90% of the most
pronounced type of bullhead. These are
not cut from the strong bottom shoots,
as might be supposed, which come inva-
riably in this shape, but from side shoots.
Mr. K. is unable to account for this, as
the stock is planted in the same kind of
soil used in former years; besides Mr. K.
is noted as growing this rose at its best.
Testout is practically discarded; a few
growers who have still clung to it for the
last few seasons have thrown it over-
board, not but that the rose is selling
we'l in the market, but it don't pay. La
France, generally considered a back
number in our market, is still grown to
quite an extent by the Reinbergs. At
other establishments, however, it is nota-
ble by its absence. Perle is planted In
usual quantity at a ratio of about 1 to 5
as compared with Brides and Maids.
President Carnot is having a trial at a
number of establishments. The rose is
making afine growth and floweringfreely;
the bloom, considering the season of the
year Is of very good quality. It promises
to be successful for our locality. How it
will take on the market is a question to
be decided later.

All aboard for Providence. Penna
train leaves Union station at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday, August 15 (tomorrow). It's a
trip you ought not to miss.

The Florists' Club will visit the estab-
lishment of Messrs. Bassett & Washburn,
Hinsdale, III., the afternoon of Saturday,
August 28, taking the train leaving
Union station at 1:30 p. m. A verv large
amount of new glass has been added to
this establishment this season and other
improvements made, and the members
will undoubtedly find much of interest to
Inspect.

Mr. Thos. Hopkinson has taken a posi-
tion with Messrs. Bassett & Washburn
at Hinsdale.

CONTENTS.

The old stone mill of Newport (illus.) 23

Rhododendrons at Mr Hunnewell's (11 illus.) . 24

Past and future of the business 25

Roses— notes 27

Carnations— notes 28

—Nitrate of soda for carnations 30

Sweet pea novelties 30

House for mixed stock 32

Odontoglossum crispum (illus.) 33

Miscellaneous seasonable hints 34

—Chrysanthemums 34

— Pelargoniums 34

—Roman hyacinths 34

— Fuchsias 34

—Ferns . . . • • • 34

-Geraniums %>

—Violets 35

Acknowledgment not acceptance 35

Arnold arboretum, Boston (4 illus.) 36

Hamburg exposition 36

Boston 38

Obituary— Henry A. Gane (portrait) .39

Philadelphia 39

New York 39

Chicago 39

Pittsburg 40

The seed trade 44

Buffalo 46

Painting gutters 48

New Orleans 50

Providence. R. 1 52

St. Louis 54

Toronto . . 56

Council Bluffs, la 5S

.Pa

. 58

Sharon. Pa 60

Mass. Hort. Society 60

Rochester, N. Y ■ • ' 62

Kingston, Pa 62

Omaha, Neb 61

Pittsburg.

NO CHANGE IN BUSINESS.— SPECIAL MEET-
ING OF THE CLUB.— ROUTE TO PROVI-
DENCE.— THE PARKS.

The trade situation remains about the
same, very little doing now, but many
believe the fall and winter trade will be
fully up to the standard, and if so the
business for the year will be a very good
total, considering the times.

The Florists' Club held a special meet-
ing on the evening of the 5th inst. and
concluded arrangements for the trip to
Providence; they leave on the morning of
the 12th in a special Eastlake coach on
the B. & 0. R. R., arriving at Baltimore
ig the evening, stopping there until Fri-
day evening, when they take the boat for
Norfolk, Va., and will arrive at Provi-
dence on Monday morning, the 16 :h
inst. No business of any importance out-
side of the trip arrangements was trans-
acted. Mr. Edward Reid, wholesale flo-
rist of Philadelphia, who was a visitor to
our city, attended the meeting and favored
the club with a few remarks.

Mr. Wm. Falconer, superintendent of
Schenley Park, has returned from a short
trip east and is hard at work again push-
ing the permanent improvements in the
park. The trees and shrubbery that were
planted in the spring are all doing well.

Reduced Rates from Western Territory.

The Western Passenger Association has
granted the rate of one and one-third
fares for the round trip to the Providence
convention. This extends the above rate
to practically all territory west of Chi-
cago and St. Louis. In purchasing tick-
ets a certificate must be secured, which
after being countersigned at Providence
will entitle to one-third fare returning.

Meadville, Pa.

Mr. Aug. I-Cruegerhascommenced build-
ing five bouses, four of which intended for
roses and carnations, will cover each
75x20 and thefifth one for violets, 75x24-.
Ttie houses are being built with a view to
convenience and durability and will be
equipped with all the modern improve,
ments. Mr. Krueger likewise contem-
plates rebuilding his store and conserva-

tory located on the earner of Market and
Center streets.

Among other things, Mr. Krueger will
grow violets on a more extensive scak,
the demand for these increasing from year
to year. Homo.

C. O. D. Shipments.

It is reported that several CO. D. ship-
ments of plants to Ishpeming, Mich., have
been first refused and afterward bid inior
the express charges.

Louisville, Ky. — Fire damaged the
residence of Jacob Schulz the florist,
August 3.

Waynesboro, Pa — Mr.Hei ry Eichholz
reports that a striped canna has orig-
inated on his place.

Merrill. Wis. — M--. N.Greiveldlng, for-
n:e ly of Sparta, Wis., has purchase 1
land here and will build two greenhouses
ISxlOO each. He will use 16x24 glass,
butted.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. POR SALE.

Adyertlsement^ under ttilB head will be Inaertad at
the rale of 10 cents a line iBeven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

SITUATION WANTKI)-By experienced all around
grower; well up In roses, etc; age yO. single. Ad-
dress GEOHiiK Beal, MassUion, O.

A D, care Am. Florist,
QITUATION WANTED-By I

SITUATION WANTED-By flrst-class grower and
decjralor. position either in store or greenhouse.
References No. I Address VEKITA.S,

care American Florist, l.'hlcago.

SITUATION WANTED-By thoroughly experienced
florist and gardener In all branches uf this busi-
ness, commercUil or private place; German, single. 2ij
Address .M. K., care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED- As grower or foreman on
commercial place; IS years" thorough, practical
experience growing roses, carnations, 'miims. violets,
bulbs. References. Wokkek, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-ln private or commercial
place by florist, age 29. German, 12 years" experi-
ence: good grower of roses, carnations, violets, "mums,
orchids, palms, ferns, not plants etc Address

D D, care J. II. Urbln. 79 Bowe St., Chicago.

S^ ITUATION WANTED— By an expert florlstas fore
man In large commercial place. Fully competent
In every way, and can produce Al stock of roses, car-
nations, "mums, etc. Married; age S.^. For partlc dars
address Florist, Box t. Rosebank, Siaten Island, N. Y.

QITUATION WANTED- Young man, English, re-
O quires place as manager or storeman as florist,
etc.; can ma&e any design In floral work and quick In
all branches of cut flower and plant trade: I have had
in sears' experience, age 2'.l, married, only arrived In
U. 8 A. on Sunday last. Would settle and stay In a
good place; distance no oltject; a chance for a good

W^

B. II. Thobxe, Wooster, O.

w

ANTED— A good ail-ronnd grower of general

stuck, single i

A ¥. Bahbk. Kansas City, Mo.

W

AXTEIi— At once, a good all around grower of
general stock- no expert. Single man. Address

IE (A.Ml'KELL (J KKEXHOl'SE. St. ClOUd, Mlon.

WANTED 'An Intelligent fireman, single; only
those that have uuexcepthmal references need
apply. AM"HuH.\*.K Knst: Co.. Anchorage. Ky.

WANTED-SOO feet or more 4 Inch hot watea pipe;
must be cheap and sound, Immedlatedellvciy;
state price. Lock Bua t;j;i, Luke Geneva, Wis.

WANTBli— To rent a few greenhouses; must be In
good location for retail trade and In good condi-
tion, near Chicago preferred.

O. care American Florist.

WANTED-To rent a small place with agood trade.
well stocked and In good condition, eabt pre-
ferred; only reliable parties need apply.

W. F. SfiiMEisKE, Scotland, Pa.

W-'

ket; natural gas preferred; If you mean busin
write stating full terms and particulars. Address

O G, care American Florist.

1897.

The Am eric ax Florist.

41

W

ANTED— SliiKle man as working foreman;
understand tfrowlnK general eUJok; nu
her and a litiHtler: waifea f2r> per inuntli. 111

W

ANTED -Two BSplatantfl under foreman In roMC
1 chryHaiithemum houses, JIJU and ii:*,'r) per
d board; wtate where you have been work-

ing, huw lon^ (

WANTKD Bv l*hll«<ielphia Morlst, a working lore-
man for :v. imki feet of Klass; must be ttrslclaBs
Krower of roat'H, carnations, 'munis, violets and pot
plants for retail trade; wages ar^tl per month. AddresH

WANTED-A tlrHt-c'ass forenuin-a man who un
dorstands wrowlns roses, carnations, violets
bulbs, palms. orchldH. ferns and general ttock;

FOI{ SAI.E-Nea
dwelllDK and
application. Addn

ago. .'"> KFeenhouBes, a nlc
nents. More particulars o
M. care American Florist.

FOIt SALE— Ijoose glass, top Hhultere. second hand
glazed hotbed HaHh. all doubletbtck glass locomo-
tive boiler, Inch pipe, headers, radiator, flower pota.
UNION Seei> Co , Kalamazoo, Mich.

IpOK SALE— On account of age of proprietor, a
! greenhouse plant of nine houses, all stocked and
In successful operation. For particulars, address
FoKT Dodge GKEEXHorsES, Fort Dodge. Iowa.

F

OR SALE— Another lot good sound second hand :i-
Inch boiler tubes. \ cents per foot. Secure them
hUe ihey last; nothing better or cheaper for hot

F"

acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
trrapevlnes. Greenhouses and Ci>ttage heated with
hot water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises, (""an be bought on easv terms Apply to

O. a Nye. Warren. R. 1.

Two carnation and pansy growers with $l(HJll each.
We have added 20 IKK) square feet of glass to our plant
this year, and all of nur men have stock in the Incor-
porated company. Two of our men have the Alaska
fever, and wish to sell out. Address

A. MITTING, Morris, 111.

To purchase at a low tigure within a radius of thirty
nj lies of New York City, a small llorlst establishment
of from one to Hve acres of land %vlth two to five green-
houses for a voung man to start in the buslnee.s. Ad-
dress GEO. E. DICKINSON.

1 Broadway. New York City.

FOR SALE AT HALF ITS COST l^eTstV/e.^,'cZi

venlenl to New York City, two-story dwelling.'.* rooms,
all heated by steam. Good barn and dwelling for fore-
man. Faying business established U% acres of choice
land. Iflectric cars pass the door. Ill health the cause
for selling. For further particulars address

B J, care American Florist, Chicago.

A Si'LEXi>iD OiM'OKTrNiTv for a good live man
with small capital. Lease and stock of eight green-
houses with dwelling, store, etc. Stock is In No. 1
shape. An old and well established business In a large
and thriving western city. AH for sale at a har-
GAix. Ill health cause for selling. If yon mean busi-
ness addrees for particulars.

A A. care American Florist.

Well established seed anJ bulb business In large
eastern city, with very good steady private trade: rea-
sons for pale. Inability to attend to it properly on ac-
count of other business; good opportunity for enter-
prising and pushing seedsman: smalloapltal required.
Address for partlcvilars
■•Seedsman." cj

GREENHOUSE BOILER

FOR SALE IMMEOIATbLY.

Novelty Hot Water Heater cfipable of heating 1000
feet of 4-lnch pipe. Used two seasons only. Green-
house to be taken down. Apply at

(.'HESCENT UiLL CONSEKVA TORIES,

P. O. Box 7IJ. Framlngham, Mass.

Bids for ail or part of the McCormIck rose houses.
Lake forest. 111., conaisiing of 7 greenhouses. 2 tubular
boilers, piping, glass, size 10x12. and about TOGO young
rose plants in 3-lnch pots, principally Maids, Brides
and Perles. Buildings and stuck must be moved im-
mediately after Sept. 1st and no reasonable offer re-
fused. Address

L. J, MCCORMICK,

145 La Salle St., Chicago.

RO\NER RETURN

With Front, Gauge and Other Fixtures complete.

The above is twelve feet long, sixty inches diam-
eter, with t>3 3-inch tubes. In use in school build-
ing 6 years at 10 to 15 pounds pressure. In first-
class order.

PRfCE $100. f. o b. cars.

JOSEPH KIFT, West Chester. Pa.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE, CHEAP,

AT KAMSKVS, N. J.

The W. J. Thurst*)n range, cotiHlstlng of two houses
UClxir, ft., one house iiWx^O It.one house Hi;ixlO ft.tlin.,
one hcnise KtUxll ft H In., and one sash house WxlU ft.,
ail heated with HltchinKs A Co.'s corrugated fire-tx)x
boilers, pipes and ttttlngs, and. in addition to the
above, the heating apparatus, consisting of two No. 17
boilers with pipes and fittings. Is In place for one house
litlxlt; ft. and one house I:i4x2)i ft There are two pot-
ting sheds and a stable on the place, which consists of
alKHit two acres of land sltuat^jd at Kamseys, N. ,1.
The above property will be sold cheap to close the
estate. Apply to \V. .1. Thurston, on the premises, or
Bak<;a[\. care American Florlnt. Chicago.

CHOICE, STOCK

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2V2 inch pots,

ready to shift.
6REVILLEA ROBUSTA. 212-in. pots, ready

to shift, 40c per doz; p. 50 per 100.
SMILAX, 3i-;-inch pots extra strong.

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 3>^in pots,
50c per do/ ; J3.50 per 100,

Alsoseveral thousand CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
nice soft healthy stock, 2-inch pots.

Our selection from good commercial sorts,
$2 00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich.

Mention this paper.

KENTUCKY STOCK.

Violets; ^

1.000 Marie Louise, fine stock, 2!^-inch,
|2.50 per 100. 1,000 Lady Campbell, fine
stock, 2'/i-m., |2.50 per 100. 500 Czar, fine
stock, $2 50 per 100.

10,000 MARECHAI. NIELS:
2';-inch, S2.50 per 100; |;20.00 per 1,000.

Orders booked now for field-grown Car-
nations, September delivery.

^^^"^^ NANZ & NEUNER,

I<otJiis-v-ille, K.y,

Verbena King

is still in the ring and will supply the
world the coming season with

Verbenas, Petunias and Heliotropes

of the finest and latest variety on
earth. Prices will be cheaper than
yon can grow them yourself.

C. HUMFELD,

CLAY CENTER. ■ - KANSAS.

A few thousand Smilax, good
strong plants in 2^-in. pots.

Write for price.
GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, 111.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

BRIDEandlRIDESMAID ROSES

25^-inch, grown f xpressly for our own use, at

82.00 per 100, where 250 or more are

wanted. Cash with order.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

:;^-lnch pots, S:i.OU per UK), rush with order.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING. Elmwood Ave. & 58th St., Phila.

$8 00 per 100 lbs., duty paid, I o. b. Phila.

Per 1000 Per IIKI

lilllum llarrlsll, f) tor Inch »i..VI $3 00

Ttolllnch 53 00 (J.OO

'■•ton Inch ll.i.00 12.00

Ireesla. '4 to ^Mn. diameter 3.00 40

■mo Win. •■ 4.r,o .m

■■ i-otoW-ln. ■• 11.00 .73

•All* o. b. Phila. Duty paid.
i--?^ Send for my Nfw Price List of ^yacinths.
Tulips, Narcissus and other Bulbs.

GEORGE C. WATSON, Seedsman.

Juniner «, Walnut Sts.. PHIUDELPHIA.

ALM

<£f^e^e€l<

FRESH

ON HAND

For AUGUST DELIVERY. Per 100 1000 :M00

Kpiitia Kelmoreana »1.2.5 $10 00 $27.50

I •• Forsteriana 126 8 ;» 23 50

IPandamis ulills 1.50 12.50 35.00

Above prices are for selected seeds only, of hiehest
germlnatint: power.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N. J.

Send orders QUICK.

Fresh Kenlia Belmoreana or Forsteriana
seed, post or e.xp. paid, per 100086.50.
Fresh Corypha australis or Sealorthia
ejpgans setd, delivery included, per
Seed the fiiu-il. Samples sent on ap-
«SF-Send for our NEW Price Lists.
H. H. BERGER & CO., No. 220 Broadway, NEW YORK.
Bha.noh OKlEfE. San Francisco. Cal. (Estab. 1878.)

BURPEE^S

♦ SEEDS

Philadelphia.

IW. and D's, CELEBRATED "Sure Crop"

■■ ■ " "PECIAL ciuotatio

I LARGE buyers.

ALL KINDS OF BULBS-
Mum Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya-
-.nths. Narcissus, etc., etc. Special
I prices on appil " "

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

per 100; SiiO.OO per lOOU.

Perle. BrldcBmald. Testout. Mrs Morgan. Belle 81e-

brecht, BtronK plants from It-Inch pots. $.').. Viper 100;

I will exchange Rosea for young
ula. I>ouble Violets and \\. P. Rosea.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

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The American Florist.

Aug: 14,

Largest, Coolest and Best Market
in Chicago.

Constant supply ol all SEASONABLE FLOWERS.

FulHine 01 FLoVlbTS- SUPPLIES. WIRE WORK Etc.

Consignments o( First Grade Stock solicited.

CHAS. W. McKELLAR,

45 TO 49 WABASH AVE.,

ED. F. WINTERSON. Mgr. CHICAGO.

Mention Amertc»n FIorlBt.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO.

J. IS. DEAMUD, Manager.

SPECIAL iifipc WQRK

DISCOUNT ON " ■"t ff Ulll%

DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
5; WABASH AVENUE,

j^ CHICA.OO.

Mention American Floflat.

A. L. RANDALL,

mmm mu,

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Agent for flnest (iradeB Waxed anil TlBsne P»pef«

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION t FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE.

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AMD FUORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CKICACK).

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PftRK FLORAL 60.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

.^mm CHICAGO.

©yfioPeAaPe MarftetS.

Cut Flowers.

CHICAGO. Auk. i:i.

Boses. Beauties. lonK.^ :::::'b.-u§Iio.«1

Siort ■.■.'.■.'.'.'.■..■:.■ 4.(W® '■■«'

" Brides, Bridesmaid fnn^ ^tnn

■• Meteors.La France j-"^ :'■""

" Kalserln ■. {'nnl 2nn

■■ Nlpbetos, Perle. Oontler l.omiM

Carnations «® -jg

Sweet peas " =5

*«'y,?L';f,m'' ;;.■;.'.'-'.".■.■.' 6.00® s'oo

Auratum ^,1^3, ^c

Asters S| -il

AdiMtum. ;::::::::::::;: siooliooo

emllax co nn

Asparagus ="""

ST. LOUIS, Auk. 12.

• ' Meteors, kaiserin ^nSl llS

•• Brides, Maids 5-00® '-^

Mermets,La Franco 2.U0® ^ uo

Perles ■™*«' '^■'S.

Carnations ^"{Jq

Asters ,, i^- ='(v»

Tiiberuse stalks •*■""'" "VV

l^?,!'."^" •.■■.■•.•.■.■'.'.':::::::::'.'.::io.oo®i2'.5o

gtnllax

Adlantum.

AeparaKus

l.OO

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Galax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Rankpts. Jardinieres, Stands. Fern Dislies,

also afi rSneral Ke<,nlsites, Doves, luscrp-

tions. Metal UesigiiB, l>"ed and Artihcial

Flowers, and onr Special Patent Kibbon

Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send lor Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

:ivj:. i^ick> «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS.

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,
# BULBS.

^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-h

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

WHoiesaie Gui Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKE WORK A SPECIALTY.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

See Brague

AT PROVIDENCE.

Ferns, Mosses and Greens

from the Berkshire Hills,
in the Exhibition Hall.

YOU NEED OUR
Trade Directory

Reference Book

S»S,ICE S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINiCK STREET.

O. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

tIZZ PINE STREET,

"-■- LOUIS, MO.

I^A complete line of Wire Designg.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Commission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

WKITE US FOR ILLUSTRATED CATA-
LOOUE OF WIRE DESKJNS.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

^^S" CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,

H EADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBEB.G BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

We can Ull all orders on short notice with all leadlnK

varieties of Uoses and ("arnatlons.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us atrial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention Ameiicnn KlorlBi.

W. E. LYNCH,

SK"" CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine stock a Specialty. CHICA.OO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florists" Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville, Mitcliell Co.. N. 0.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

nicely •Mined and yarnUheo, IBiSO

, „..„„.,,.„, e for each elu

order of BOO letters.

BWck Lstler,. 1 1-2 or S inch «K, per 100, J2 00

md for

, by .11

Scnpl Letters, ^4.00
Fa.teDer with each let
i;,ed b» leading (lor.jtj ev,
wholesale llori«t.< and supply dealer"

N F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
"VtlVlit BOSTON, MASS. „,°"'°'-

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The American Florist.

43

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

CONSIGN TO

miY FKOM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^a" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street,

NBW YORK CITY.
THE IlEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange,
Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 383 38th St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Gut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try us

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

FRED. EHRET,

wnoiesaie Fiona

flo. 1403 Fair mount Ai/enue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

Wholesale Florist

1612 & 1614 BARKER STREET,
Bet Markets Chestnut. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

H. L. SUNDERBRUGH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

SDeclnJ attention Klven to shlpplnK orders.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

ie now accepted as the standard In preparing color

descriptions, by many foreign houses as

well as In America.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 322 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

©y/RoPaAaPa Marftaf*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW YORK. .\U(;. 11.

Koses, Beauty, extra o.tlUis.'(.'> 00

medium iitKXaiO.OO

culls Mm 1.00

Bride. Bridesmaid... 50<.i 4.00

MorKan. Testout. Meteor ;j0@ li.OO

Carnations 'JS-a .7.^

Valley 2.UK".. o.ll

Sweet peas per 100 bunches 25® .50

Asters, per too bunches 1.00® 2.00

Gladiolus ..W

Adiantum 50@ .75

Smllax ,10 00(3.12.00

Asparagus 4000<"fe.OU

Boston. Aug u.

Roses. Beauties ti.i«K...2.'. (10

Gontler. Perle l.OOi" 2.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00® >; 00

Asters. .

Glaillolus 1.00m .i 0

Sweet peas per 1000 1.00

Pink pond lilies 1.00

Adiantum 1 .00

Smllax 10.00®12.00

Asparagus 50 00

Philadelphia. Aug 11.

Roses. Beauties i;.0O®12.0O

Brides. Maids 2 OOO 1.00

Met«ors, La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations 50® 1.00

Valley 3 00® 4.00

Sweet peas 2o(-:' .50

G ladlolus per 10(1 stalks 2.00®3. 00

Tuberoses per IW) stalks 2.0oa3.00

Asters 50(S 1.00

Bmllax 12.00(815.00

Adiantum i5(o) 1.00

Asparagus .iS.OOf" 50.00

GEDRGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

Wholesale Florists

A.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hi.rllfnlliinil .lucllonocrs.
84 HAWLEY STREET, - BOSTON.

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON. MASS.

Mshing to consign goods

Strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.
MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders.
1322 Pine St , ST. LOUIS. MO.

Sm.il£i.:sc r»laxxts

fioiii 3-iii.-l] pels. $3.,W per 100: *30.00 prn- HKlii.
1 1 |,:i>v to buy stroni? plants.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
— NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Roses in
unexcelled iiuallty.

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids
and Valley.

TMOSS. "^OUJVG, JJ-.,

43 W. 28th St.. new YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Rose, shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street NEW YORK,

WHOLESALE » FLORIST.

Careful Shipping: to all parts of the country*
Price list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30TH STREET,

JRoemer's Superb Prize Pansies.j

I The Hiiest strain ot Pansles In the World. I

! INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE LEAD- A
• ING NOVELTIES. t

f Illghesl Award Inter. E-xhlbltlonnt Hamburg. IS'.i: f

(.'atalogue free on application. t

FRED. ROEMER, SEED GROWER. I

Qiiedlinburg, Cermany. f

You Need Our

TRADE DIRECTORY

-A-isrr)
REFERENCE BOOK

FOR 1896. PRICE $2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

44

The American Florist,

Aug. 14,

8fta ^««a @ra(^e.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres.: E. B. Clark. 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Willakd. Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec y
and Treas.

Sweet corn of the laterkinds is said to
be short.

Visited Chicago; J. C. Robinson, M.
G. Madson.

Mr. W. Atlee Burpee left London for
the Hamburg Exposition July 21.

Mrs. Barteldes, who has been ill in
Wisconsin, has improved and Mr. B. will
return with her to Lawrence next week.

Navy, Mediums, Limas, Red Kidneys
and other food beans have advanced
materially in price the past week.
Mediums over 30%.

While several varieties of peas will
be very short and already others have
been carried over in such large lots that
there will be no decided general advance
for the present.

It is reported that the government
will purchase seeds In packets from seeds-
men in various sections of the country in
a similar manner to the plan followed
last season except that the patronage
win be more evenly distributed.

The California onion seed crop will
average about 60% in yield with a
reduced acreage and quality not up to
average. So much has, however, been
carried over there will be no shortage of
seed. It is more than likely that the
acreage will be still further reduced the
coming season.

Boston. — Nathaniel P. H. Willis, who
served as a salesman with Joseph Breck
& Sons for sixty-four consecutive years,
prior to August, 1894 died in Chelsea oa
Tuesday, the 31 instant, at the ripe age
of 87. Mr. Willis is believed to have been
the oldest salesman in this country, and
certainly, the oldest in any seed store. He
was the sonof Charles Willis, well-known
at the beginning of this century among
the farmers of Massachusetts, and is
descended from Charles Willis, described
as a Puritan of considerable distinction.
He began work as a boy in bis father's
shop, and in a short time was put on the
salesfloor of Jos. R. Newall, dealer in
seeds and agricultural implements at IDS
State street, Boston. This business was
soon afcer conducted by the firm of Jos.
Breck & Sons, then in the seed business,
and publishers of the N. E. Faiyner.
With this house Mr. Willis remained until
August 1, 1894.

\J

"t^^e:

Brown Bag Filling Machine

Shall yoM he iu line for
lip your seed

clmie for puUing

THE COMING SEASON?

Exact measure. Time, space, supervision and
money saved. The machine does the work of ten
girls. The economy in seed alone is more than
the entire cost of putting up.

A special attachment for large and full packets.
circulars and information, also for Bag Mak-
ing Machines, address

THE BROWN BAG FILLING MACHINE GO,,

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

Established 1886.

Cable Address "BULBS."
I.oug Distance Telephone 4144 D.

WM

HAOEMANN,

BULBS ...

;8 SOUTH THIRD STREET,

PMILADELPHIA.

REPRESENTING :
k. CRIMIVI & CO., HAMBURG, "Lily of the Valley."
KRUYFF 4 CO., SASSENHEIM. HOLLAND, "Dutch Bulbs."
CLARENCE PENNISTON, BERMUDA. "Lillium Harriaii."
L. BOEHMER, & CO., YOKOHAMA. "Japan Lilies."

L. BREMOND FILS, OLLIOULES. "Roman Hyacinths, Ac.

LARGEST IMPORTER OF LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS.

I Now...
i Ready

♦ Write us for prices on your requirements.

iw. W. BARNARD & CO..

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, |

LILIUM CANDIDUM, \

LILIUM HARRISII, |

CALLAS. I

186 E. Kinzie Street.

CHICAGO. ILL.

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If YOL tlAV[ FAILED

to secure a fine stock of GL ADIOLL S SPIKES

write us for prices, etc. We can
suit you in every particular.

NOTHING FINER OR MORE DURABLE FOR
SUMMER DECORATING.

Cushman Gladiolus Co.

I ID, CZ).

Mention Amencan Flonsi.

BERMUDA EASTER LILY BULBS. BULBS, PLANTS & SEEDS.

HKALTHY STOCK. Leading growers have
alTirmed tliat onr stock has proved far superior to
that of any other dealer. Write for a copy of
our Nhw Fall Bulb Quotations, all duties paid.
SPECIAL

SL/CCESSOWS to Bulb and Seed Business of
RITOHER <£ MANDA. Our prices are the low-
est for guaranteed tjuality. Oel our special quot-
ations on anything you require before ordering.
ABC unsurpassed florists' fiower seeds, 1 large trade pkt. each Pansy. Primula, Cineraria, for $1.
s:EXOft.'x* xxxxjXjS, iv. jr.

Send your address for my illustrated
catalogue of these superb flowers.
M. B. FAXON, Boston, Mass.

CLARK BROTHERS

Mauuracliirer^ of

Paper Seed Bags

of every description, except Lithograpliic Bags.

61 Ann St., New York.

Mention American Florist.

i897.

The American Florist.

45

BORDER GERANIUM,

MARS"

The best thing ever sent out.
Deep Rose, White Edge.

The most Floriferous Geranium.

The most beautiful color eflfect.

STOCK PLANTS READY SEPT. 15.

$1.50 TO $3.00 PER DOZEN.

. Henry Ei6iiiioiz.

Waynesboro, Pa.

EDWARD REID

Wholesale FLORIST

1526 Ransiead St.,

FIRST ABOVE CHESTNUT.

^ PHILADELPHIA. PA. 1^

On or about Sept. 1 I will occupy the above premises half a block from the old location which has become too small

to handle my increasing business.

FIRST GLASS ROSES, CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS ARE MY SPECIALTIES.

My California Violets of last season were pronounced the finest in the country.

Orders Filled on the Shortest Notice. Express Office and Railway Station but a block away.

Consignments of First Class Stock only solicited. Long Distance Telephone.

SHIPPING ORDERS A SPECIALTY.

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE.

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

J. BAKER.

CARNATIONS MY SPECIALTY.

Wholesale Florist

First class Flowers shipped on th
shortest notice at Phila. market p
CoDsigaments of 5rst class flowei

1432 SOUTH PENN SQUARE.

PHILADELPHIA.

ly solicited. Long Distance Teleplione.

CHINESE PRIMROSE

PLANTS.

Strong jind well Krown. ready for :l-inch pots. This
pr<ina strain has ttie Natioxal and Canaoiax rep-
utation of being the finest yet produced. Single vari-
eties in eight named colors %2.'-<a per 100; i20 per IIHIO.
Double wnlte, red and lllnc. W per 100; $'» per lllOO.
Extra plants added to help pay expreesage. Adams
and U. S express

JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown, Pa.
Chli;ese Primrose Special, ^t.

Please mention the American Florist
eyery time you write to an advertiser.

B&GONlfl REX.

Fire stocky plants from 2'/i-\nch pots,

ready to pot up now, j3 00 per ICO.

Cash with older.

FRANK S. PAYNE,

BARNARD CROSSING, N. Y.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

FERNS. FERNS. FERNS.

Choice 3-inch Pteris Serrulata Cristata,
$^ per too, $35 per ICOO.

Pteris Cretica albo lineata, |3 per 100,
$25 per 1000.
JOS. KIFT. Westchester, Pa.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please m'"ntion the Ameri-
can Florist.

46

The American Florist.

Aug. 14,

Buffalo.

FINE WEATHER —ABUNDANCE OF FLOWERS
EXCEPT CARNATIONS.— SUMMER ROSES —
TRIP TO PROVIDENCE.— MEETING PLACE
FOR NEXT YE.\R.

Very fine weather hiS been favorable
for all kinds of work, and business too
if there was any going, but there is lit-
tle of that. There is an abundance of
flowers to meet all demands except good
carnations. They are about gone as
nearly all growers have let the plants dry
up or have thrown them out for the new
crop, and ii's nearly time. Now he that
lets a few hundred of the leading varieties
go up to flower in the field and protects
from early frost, will be very much in it
for the next two months.

Mr. Kasting is receiving fine roses from
the Oakwood Rose Gardens, of Oil City.
Our national treasurer, Mr. Beatty,
makes a specialty of roses during the hot
months and has the field largely to him-
self.

As the time draws near for our depart-
ure to Providence we are anxious to
know how many there will be in the
party. There will be a few of us anyway,
but it is likely they will go on the install-
ment plan. Several will leave Sunday
night and have the day In New York,
joining the crowd on the boat. We do
look forward to that ride and its con-
comitants.

At this writing I am afraid Bu6falo will
not be represented either on the bowling
team or the shoot. Well, if it's to be that
way it will allow the intellectual mem-
bers of the Buffalo delegation more time
for the serious business of the convention,
which is so congenial to their taste. We
have not yet received that beautiful chal-
lenge cup from the west. We hope, how-
ever, to get it here in time for us to dis-
play it on the boat. I will bet just three
good cigars that the cup finds a resting
place after the convention in the dreary
wastes of Flatbush. I would prefer that
thi« innocent wager should be with Mr.
George Anderson, of the Darby Road,
Philadelphia, Pa.

A good deal of talk on the journey
to Providence and during the early
days of the convention will be on the
question, "Where are we going next
year?" It has not been the custom to
boom any city for our meeting place till
we all get together but there is, I believe,
no law against it.

We have an invitation to go to Mil-
waukee. I have been there and walked all
around Pabst's brewery, on the outside.
No doubt there is as good and warm-
hearted a set of men in Milwaukee as in
any city of its size, but is it not too far
away from the great majority of our
members and the horticultural centers?
We have none too great an attendatcc
when held in such cities as Pittsburg and
Cleveland, and they are eastern cities as
compared with Milwaukee. I have an
ideal city in my mind and am almost
authorized to say to the convention,
"Come to our beautiful city and we will
make you warmly welcome." That city
is Detroit, a far more beautiful town than
many eastern people have any idea of.
It is chiefly noted for two things. It
owns the beautiful Belle Isle Park and is
the birthplace of Harry Balsley, besides
claiming among its citizens Governor
Potato Pingrce, Philip Breitmeyer and
many other more or less famous men.
Ladies and gentlemen, it is an ideal city
for our meeting place. It is situated geo-
graphically grandly, and is a beautiful
city in which to spend a few days of sum-
mer and incidentally to attend the ses-
sions of the S. h.. F. convention. W. S.

JOHNSON & STOKES.

Kingly Grant Pansies.

Our Prize Gold Coin Collection of Kingly

Fansies cannot be surpassed in size of flower, perfection of
bloom, or for the variety of markings or ricbness of coloring.

WE OFFER

CRn nn •" ^^'^ ...

OJUi"" Premiums

FOR BIGGEST PANSIES.

We know that in our "Kingly Collection of Giant
Pansies" we have as fine :i str;iiii oi i.:iiisii-> ^is il i^

l.iissiblP In produce. To stuiiulate :ill I'lloii tn

ihow th.-iii Mt their b.■^t, u.-ofTrr thi- f..llouin^'
GOLD PRIZES;

$25 00 in Gold tor the Largest Pansy.

10 00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

5.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

3.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

2.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold lor the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION.

('.>in|"tition is open to all who purchase of us.

oiir.T. .'k S. Iviuglv Collection of Giant Tansies.

lTi>i(le of each packet will he found .i card, on

whieh the (lower must be e:in-fiillv iii.iMule.l :iii.l

i.iv>,se(lan(lsenttousonorbelore()eiolier jsl, rssih.

PRICES, Per Trade Packet $ .50

Per 1 1 Ounce 1.25

Per Ounce 5.00

Per 1, Pound 15.00

Per Pound 50.00

Other Fansies.

Trade Pkt. U Oz Oz.

Giant Yellow $ .40 $1.00 $4.00

" White 40 1.00 4.00

" Striped 40 1.00 4.00

" Black 40 1.00 4.00

" Blue 40 1.00 4.00

Trade Pkt. Oz.

Bugnot's Giant Blotched $ .50 $5 00

Cassler's Five Blotched 50 5.00

'.Trade Pkt. Trade Pkt.

CINERARIA, James' Giant

strain $.60 $1.00

CHINESE PRIMROSE,

Prize English Mixed 60 1.00

WRITE US YOUR WANTS IN BULBS. We can suit you in price.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

217 & 219 Market Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Crop 1897.

Ready Now.

PANSY.

BARNARD'S FLORIST MIXTURE.

A high class, up-to-date mixture that fills the bill "par ex-
cellence"— made up from leading colors, producing flowers of
the mott perfect type. It gives you pansies that sell.
Trade pkt. 25c, 1 s oz. $1.00, ' - oz. $4.00, per oz. $7.00.
Full assortment of separate colors ready now.
New crop of high grade Flower Seeds constantly arriving.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.

ISS S. I-dii:

CHICJVCTiO.

PANSIES

SEED.

SEED.

NEW CROP NOW READV.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

This strain Includes all the leading novelties,
4><lier, <'as9ier, Bugnnt and I'ariHian mixture;
the qualttleB of these varlelleH are so well known as
to render a description unnecessary. Mixed, per pkt.
of 'Z'MW seeds. $1,110; $(5.00 per o/..; V> OOper^soz.; %\ 75
per >4 0/.. White, yellow and black, in separate colors.
Jl.OOper pkt. Plants ready September i5th.
CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN,

Wholesale Pansy Grower. LANCASTER, PA.

X PANSY SEED. X

MAMMOTH SUNBEAM STRAIN,

A ttrand collecilun *>i piiint iiuwurlrit.' varlt'tles. very
larKe, of perfect form and choice colors; carefully se-
lected and exceedlUBly tine. My customers write that
this Is the finest strain of pansies they can get; requires
no betterevldenceof superiority. Trade pkt.. t;il() seeds,
■-':"> cts.; lipkts. tWcts.; tJ pkts. $1.1W. A pkt. of the rich
Kalnbow Pansy added to every $1.00 order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shtremanstown, Pa.

The JENNINGS STRAIN of finest American
grown Pansy seed. New crop now ready. Grown
from finest selected stock only. All large flowering
In creat variety, of most beautiful colors.

The following complimentary letter Is one out of
hundreds received;

BrFFALO. N. v.. June 8th. IS-.tT.

Mk. E. B. Jennings Dear Sir:— The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last Auguyt produced the tinest lot of
tJowerd 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly flrat-
class. Send me one ounce ot your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

Finest mixed, per pkt of 2r.(,X) seeds. $1,00: ^fiOz,$:i.OO;
1 oz $t;,Oif; ;i i. zs. $ir.,0(l. Vellow. black, white, blue. In
separate colors, $1,0U per pkt.; half pkt. 50 cts.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 264.

Southport, Conn.

GRASS SEEDS.
v.H>,.^ RE-CLEANERS

EVERY VARIETY.
J. CHAS. McGULLOUGH, Seedsman,

N. F. Cor. Second and Walnut Sts.. CINCINNATI. 0.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

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47

%£' FORCING BULBS FOR THE TRAOE.

We are, as usual, prepared to care for orders in
this line promptly, with high quality stock and at
fair prices, with duty added.

AT 14 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK,

We shall be glad to meet Florists going to or from
Convention and if possible make some suggestions in
the line of "Prosperity."

Early Forcing Bulbs are on hand.

F»A.:iV{S^'^ SE>E>I>S for r^lorists.

- per oz., SIO.OO
- - per oz , 5.00

Vaughan's iNTERNATIONAL,"
Vauffhan's "GIANT MIXED," -

California Grown

CALLAS

Carefully cured, with sound
center shoots, now ready for ship-
ment from our New York or
Chicago stores.

SIZES and PRICE:
1!» to r/4-inch. $5 50 per 100
\\i to 1 4-inch. $7.50 per 100
2 to 2J4-inch. $10.00 per 100

I- > f o > >»

3 O M

a" 0) 1^

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si
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iil^ii *joI»i #-

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York.

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph and 208 Weal Randolph St.

Vautier's
Mammoth
Pansy.

Ml frits * T

merits ' Trade pkt. 50c.;

New crop seed now ready.
This is the largest and finest
Pan^y ever oflfered. Mr. Vau-
tier has been over twenty
years perfecting this strain.
We have testimonials from
florists from all parts of the
praij • • •

:., $4 00.

IHL.

Frank P. Haynes, Florist. Watervliet, Mich.,
writes: "Enclosed find $2 for ' : oz. of the Vautier
Mammoth Pansy. We have raised pansies for
many years, but for size and color we never had
finer than those from you. Have tried many
strains but yours excel."'

Geo. Hawksworth, florist, Altoona. Pa., writes:
"Enclosed find sample of your Vantier Pansy. We
in getting rid of them."

FreesiaRef.Albat'-rg'^""'^'^^''^''':^'^'^?

, doz., 60c.; per IIX) J4.00
z.,75c.; per 100, $>.(,0
CYCLAMEN PERSICUM. large floweriug bulbs,

per doz,, tiOc; per 100, $4.00.
MUSHROOM SPAWN, best English Milltrack,
per 100 lbs., $6,00; per 10 lbs.. 75c.
Emd Oe I«. ri'roi^t SI:.,

r»HIIvA.lI»ei-,t»MIA., F«A..

PANSY SEED.

Mixed together, of Buguot, Cassier, Odier, Trim-
ardeau, and many other varieties, % ounce
82.00; 1 ounce S3.50.

Plants ready September 15, at ftS.oO per 1000.

PRIMROSES.

7000 Primroses, single, mixed colors, $2.50 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

PANSY

SEED.

Per Oz, Per Lb.

MllUns s Giant Mixture $4,00 HO.UO

Fiery Paces Mixture 4.00 50.00

Giant German Mixture 2.50 20.00

Small Fancy. In 1110 colors S.OO iill.OO

l.lMU.IXKl Pansy Plants ready September.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO , Morris, III.

EBta wished ISM. 30,000 sq.ft. glass. Incorporated ISUT.

CELERY PLANTS.

White Plume, Giant Pascal.

Pield Grown Plants at $1 00 per thousand. Cash with order Samples free.
EXTRA HEAVY TRANSPLANTED WHITE PLUME, $2 00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000.

C. M. GROSSMAN, Wolcottville, Ind.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PINSY SEED.

nmi Worm Raisino.

NEW CROP SEED of this POPULAR VARIETY.

3-16 ounce SI. 00

1-2 " 2.25

I " 4.00

ca-Sh: "with: oe-der,.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant Ave, .JEK.SEV CITY, N. J.

133 First Prizes, the highest awards
World's Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.
1000 Seeils, finest mi\i<I. a."><-.
1 oz. " • " mA.~->

in application. Cash with order.

48

The American Florist.

Aug. /7,

Painting Gutters.

What had we better do with a well
joined 2-inch plank cypress gutter be-
tween two houses. Planks were well
joined with white lead when built a few
months ago, and so tight that caulking
was impossible, had been painted white
several times and didn't leak till a dry
spell came on which shrunk the planks.

Some told us to use pitch, and some
said use liquid cement washed over thinly,
but we would like to be certain before
applying any one thing to it.

Pennsylvania.

I have half a dozen gutters made
of cypress plank I'Vi inches thick and
12 inches broad with the edge strips
about 2 inches high. They have been
used some of them for the past 5
years and are entirely satisfactory. And
what an improvement they are over
the old tin gutters we used to have. We
not only threw away money on the tin,
iron or zinc, but we rotted out the wood
beneath the metal, for to keep the water
from getting below the tin no man yet
was clever enough.

I have used on one gutter coal tar on
the top of paint andspiinkled roughsand
on when warm. And on another I used a
mixture of asphalt, which may not be
procurable everywhere. It has been a
water tight gutter but I don't like either
any better than I do a good heavy coat
of white lead. The gutters should have a
good coat every year, and choose the
driest time to apply it. Wm. Scott.

Fort Wayne, Ind.— Miss Flick has
returned from a pleasant and profitable
trip through California, Oregon and
Washington.

Fond du Lac, Wis. — The wife of Mr. E.
Haentze is seriously ill, and this will pre-
vent Mr. Haentz, from attending the
Providence convention.

Shiremanstown, Pa. — The Journal, of
Mechanicsburg, Pa., in its issue of July
31, prints a very complimentarv notice
of the greenhjuses of John F. Rupp, of
this place.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2;^-inch pots,

120.00 per lUOO; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from S'X-inch pots,

$35,00 per 1000; $1 00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100,
cur SMILAX, 12 cents per string.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

When wrlllnK mention the American Florist.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserins,
and Brides.

strong plants. Will close out cheap.

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

1000 BRIDES &

BRIDESMAIDS

in 2',4 and 2^-inch, line stock. Cash

with Order. %2 00 per 100,

flS.OO per 1000.

CHAPIN BROS., LINCOLN, neb.

Perles, Brides and Bridesmaids,

strong, healthy plants, fiom .S 12 inch
pots, $6,110 ptr IOC,

134 Hayward Park, Bochester, N. Y.

Season of 1898. COMMERCIAL

SPECIALTIES.

•7l'^

A complelc and distinct line of

NEW CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.
NEW GERANIUMS3

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
NEW CANNAS.

NEW DAHLIAS,

and other desirable plants. Our list of varieties has been selected for commer-
cial florists' use. No better assortment to be had, and stock is in grand condition.

SEND LIST of and gel our prices on
what you wish to purchase.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. W. WARD. Mgr. QIT£>£^::VIS, I^. I.

I^OJSE^S

For Immediate
Planting.

SOUVENIR DU PRESIDENT CARNOT and AMERICAN BEAUTY

from 3 and 4-inch pots.

Extra tine stock also BRIDE. BRIDESMAID, PERLE, AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,
MRS. MORGAN, NIPHETOS, etc., etc.

All in good, clean stock. For Special Prices for cash, write to

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.

My new crop of MIGNONETTE SEED is now ready, 25c per pkt.; $3.00 per oz.

ROSE SOUV. DU PRESIDENT CARNOT,

strong lie!d-grown plants, November delivery, |10.00 per 100.

MOSELLA and CLOTHILOE SOUPERT, two year field-grown, J.s.oo per 100.

ULRICH BRUNNER, stroni; field-Erown, |8.00 and JIO.OO per 100.

CANNAS for l-'all delivery. Chas. Henderson, Paul Marquant, Flamingo, and

others. Prices upon applicaiion.
NEW VIOLET, Princess of Wales, lield-grown plants, |8.00 per lOO.

We are the Sole Agents in America for Messrs, Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast, Ireland.
Their Irish Roses are the best stock imported into this country, and florists desiring high grade Roses
for Fall delivery, should write us for varieties and prices.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON,

19th and Catharine Streets,

Mentto

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

American Florist.

-Clean, strong and carefully grown.

AMERICAN BEAUTY,

-in. fS.OO, }>y^ and 4-in. 512.00 per 100. PERLE, METEOR, BRIDE, LA FRANCE

and KAISBRIN, 3Vo-in. |6 CO; 4-in. tl 00 per JOO. Special rates on quantities.
BRIDESMAID, special prices for cash.

CARNOTS.

375 fine plants, 3-inch pots; will
sell cheap, or exchange for good
Meteors.

HOPP & LEMKE, Paul P. G„ Mich.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES, In SVIn. putsatK.aOperlOO

Elegaut clean stock. 1( you are in want of any

speak quick.

A. G. PRINCE & CO.,

88 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

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NOW IS THE TIME^oSOW
Cineraria Seed PANSY SEED

'•; Tnidc [>!<'■ 'I'raiJi! pkt

Dwarf Mixed BOc, Jl.OO

Medium Tall Cift; 1.00

Crimson 60c 1.00

Blue 60c 1.00

(Jprmnntown, IMiilii., Miirch ». 'UT.
I'liM riiuTiiria «.•,..! I l,.„l rr„ni vou has

.'■lit r.-Mills, 1 1.irv «,Ti' all that

PRIMULA SEED.

'ti.- MTV .■ll..i.■.■^l IOmmi).':!!! riii\tur.' olallhi
"u.-riiii; Mii.l l.rilM;iiit \ arii'lics. I'cr '. ir:
M.;k.-t. «).-.: piT inuli- |«ii-ki-l, $1.00.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM

MICHELLS PRIZE CINERARIA.

Grown by one of the most reliable growers in England, and
of the largest size and most brilliant colors only.

100 1000 I
seeds seeds I

BRIGHT RED or CRIMSON |1.2o $10.00

BRIGHT PINK 1.25 10 0)

PURE WHITE 1.2.5 10(10

1 be relied upon to produce flowers

100 1000
seeds seeds

WHITE, with redeye 1.2.5 1000

MIXED, of the above colors 1.00 8.C0

250 seeds or over at 1000 rate.

Michell's Giant Exhibition.

Thi- viTV <-h<ii.-i..sl ^lri.in I., li.- i.r...-ur.-,l. Ii ,■„„-
tains ih.' cream of llic I<'RKN<'II, SCOTCH :]nil
GERM.VN fancy pansics. Choicest mi.xcd. con-
taining over 50 varieties, per trade pkt.. o0<,-.; piM-
$8 oz., SI; per H oz., $1.50; per !4 oz.. $3; per oz..^!.

Rr>m:irk^ Cn:,t..svTllc., Pa., July 5. 1897. I)ciir
Sir ■ I..I-.I M;irl-(ii from you ;,;; oz. of your
S(ted. They produced

ul
lihcatloruni

Pans

The

ive ever grown, and I In
seed from many other leading houses. Pleasesci
me (4 oz. this year. Respectfully yours. H. .V. M

far

nee. per oz., $1.00
e) per oz H\-

MIGNONETTEjS^;
Mushroom Spawn

.Just received from lOinibmd. in excellent i-on, 11-
tion. Price, i;r..50 per IIX) ll)s. Write for special
quotation on larger quantities.

Remarks:— Harrisburg. Pa., May 13. 1897. Dear
Sir: — There seems to be no end to the large crop
of Mushrooms from the spawn which I purehused
from you. Very respcctfiill\ , I '. R. H.

CANE STAKES

(lualitv, r to 10 feet long. 1.5.00 per 1000.
per 100. .500 at 1000 rate.

SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS, SEEDS AND SUPPLIES.

HEADQUARTERS FOR JADOO FIBRE AND LIQUID.

HenruP.MiGheii. liriinV V Hfllflliri I lUIB Market St., Twenty.four

' Years'

DA Experience

Fred J. Micliell.

HENRY F. MICHELL, ZZ

IF YOU PARTICIPATE

in the return to prosperity, do not forget that if we can take care of your orders
during troublesome times, we are equally capable of meeting your requirements
during prosperous periods. We are prepared For your next sesison's trade, and

WE WANT YOUR ORDERS.

Goods packed with care and shipped promptly to all points.
Flowers constantly on hand.

A full line of Cut

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments solicited in any quantities.

DUMONT & CO., Wholesale Florists,

1305 Filbert Street,

PHILADELPHIA.

1000 Bridesmaids,
400 Brides,

3W-iuch pots, extia fine, at JJ..50 per 100.
Cash with order.

GEORGE A. HEINL, Toledo, Oliio.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rliododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns.

10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

Fully equal to those sent

•WOOTTON,
METKOK.
-KON SILENE,
'AI.WK. HOSTK,

he last tour years, flrst-clasa In every respect. Only selected growth from
erlnj; shoots used In propagatinK.

LA FRANrE, AM. BEAUTY, BELLE SIEBBECHT,

KKIDEsMAlD, KAISERIN A. V., MJIVSET.

■SAFKANO, PERLE. ■GONTIEB,
■l!RH>K, •MKRiVIET.

) Inch pots. S5 00 per 100. M-lnch pots, $.S.OO per 100.

. iv. r>ii:vi-KOiv, :Bioonn!>»t»v*i-g:» !*£*•

Fine Plants

AM. BEAUTY, 2 1-2 inch, S5.00 per 100
3 inch, 7.00

METEOR. 2 1-2 inch, 3.50 "
3 inch, 6.00 "

ORDER QUICKLY.

BROWN & GANFIELD, Springfield, III.

GOOD ROSES CHEAP.,.,,,

•4000 METEORS, 3-incll Si3..50

1.500 MAIDS, 3-inch 3.00

1000 BRIDES, 3-inoh 3.0O

(iOO PERLES, 3-incll 3 50

First-class plants for immediate benching.
(>00 2-inch MAIDS, 600 METEORS at 2.00

W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

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The American Florist.

Aug. 14^

New Orleans.

Hot weather, poor flowers, no business
is the general complaint from all your
correspondents, and I can assure you that
from N.w Orlears you will not hear much
better. I do not see how we can just now
find a few flowers alive when a funeral
design or a wedding bouquet is to be dis-
posed of. This state of business will cer-
tainly continue till towards the first of
November when we will have our All
Saints' Day which is the same as your
Decoration Day of the last of May, and
I hope at that time that I will be able to
report something more interesting.

At the market, plant business is also at
a stand still although some florists seem
to want to go to the market later than
ever before. But it looks as though it is
more the desire on their part to get rid of
the plants than the willingness of the
customers to buy them. I said "to get
rid of" because the most of the plants are
sold at ridiculous prices. Let us hope for
something better when we get out of the
90°. Yesterday we had 99° in the shade.

A few weeks ago Armand Kerlec, seeds-
man at 827 Dicatur street, retired from
business selling out to Soaer, Schindler &
Van Geflfen. J. A. Schindler was formerly
with C.W. Eichling. M. M. L.

Peoria, III.— Geo. W. Sjuster, nephew
of Geo. Souster of Elgin, III., died at the
Cottage Hospital, August 6, of blood
poisoning resulting from colored socks.
He was born in Northampton, England,
19 years ago, and came to America 4V2
years ago, going to Elgin, where he was
for several years in the employ of his
uncle. For the last two years he has
been with Cole Bros, of this city. He
was well liked and his unfortunate death
is deplored by many friends. The remains
were shipped to Elgin and interred by his
uncle.

TO WIDE flWflKE FLORISTS:

Have you ever tried evaporating liquid
tobacco to kill green flies in greenhouses?
It would pay everyone who has not already
tried it to give the process a trial. It is f e.i-
erally well known among rose growers that
the old style of fum gating by burring to-
bacco in its various forms is ruinous to the
flower crop of such roses as Catherine Mer-
met. The Bride, Bridesmaid and those types.
The plan herewith recommended is cleaner,
more convenient and does absolutely no
injury to any rose buds, nor to the plant?.

Our experience has taught us to use at
least six (C) of our evaporating pans in a
hundred (100) foot house. At first when
we put this plan into operation we thought
of evaporating tobacco juice as a prevent-
ive only, the same as the old and some-
what untidy style of strewing tobacco stems
on the paths and under the benches; but we
find that by using the number of pans to a
house as above indicated it absolutely kills
the pest, and there is hardly any perceptible
smell in the house, and the roses retain their
fragrance without taint or blemish.

These pans are threaded to be attached to
an inch and a quarter pipe, or by the use of a
bushing any smaller si/ed pipe may be at-
tached. Our pan was awarded Honorable
Mention by S. A. F. at Cleveland, O., in 1S%.

TRY AT LEAST ONE HOUSE.
Price $1.25 each pan. I"i lunl.. r ].:iiti.-iil:ii-s « ni.-

EDWIN LONSDALE, Chestnut Hill, Phila.

StroBC plants, from pots. *-,'lK) per lid: %\^M per lUlKi

Cafth Willi order.
SAMUEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Ave. & 58th St.. Phi'a.

try. A few thousand plants to be
disposed ol from -"H-inch pots. $s.0ll per IW. $70.00 per ICKM); 3>^-iuch pots, $15.00 per 100, $125 00 per 1000.
Larger sizes are all disposed of.

ORIGINATORS of NEW CANNAS WILL PLEASE NOTICE THAT

the followiug names have been adopted by us for some of our new productions which will be

put on the market shortly.
Abundance— A deep cherry red with lar^e trusses

ana very dark green foliage.
Alaska— Tall grower, rich maroon red.
Adonis -A new pure rrselake color, green foliage
Caprice— ''reamy white, spotted pink, lower seg-

t red.

Climax— Crimson scarlet, long petals, tall grower.
Colossus— Yellow spotted red, very tall grower.
Klondike-Pure golden orange, very round petals.
Lighthouse— Yellow shaded red. tall grower.
Little Duchess— Pink, spotted red, edged yellow,

dwarf.
Luc if er— ."^carlet.very tall grower, dark green foliage.
Moonlight— Ivory white. larger.whlter than Alsace.
Nero — \'ery dark njaroon. green foliage.

Prof usion— Very dwarf, large heads of scarlet flow-
ers, edged vellow.

Riiby-Rlcii ruby red tlowers, light green foliage.

Rainbow— Flowers striped white pink, red. orange.

Sensation— Golden scarlet, flowers t;^ inches

Splendor— Golden yellow, overlaid with scarlet
blotches.

The Sultan— Deep rich venuilllon, tall grower.

Topaze— Pure yellow, large size, green foliage.

Venus— Dellcateflesli color, shading to pink.

Zebra-Yelltw striped red and orange

Victoria— Pale yellow, spotted pink on rose ground.

NEW AMERICAN CANNAS FOB 1898.

Oki^

A. BLANC & CO., which will be placed on the market this fall.

Lorraine-

vhlte.

edged

spotted yellow fading

Maiden's Blush— Silvery rosy flesh shading to rose
Mephisto t'rlmson scarlet, very tall grower.
Profusion— orange scarlet, edged gold. large truss.
Sunset— Orange yellow, streaked

Triu

and flamed
Scarlet orange, very large, tall grower.

Champion— Iramenpe flowers of golden scarlet.
Duchess of Marlborough-The pure plDkof A.

F, chart.
DukA of Marlborough — Dark velvety maroon.
Brilliant— I'pper petals yellow, lower petal red. [red
Caprice— creamy jellow. spotted pink. lower petal
Cuba-Vermllllon red edged orange yellow.
Golden Pearl— Creamy yellow, shading red & lilac.
Klondike— Pure orange gold, very large flowers.

Full illustiated descriptive and price list of the above will be issued shortly.
We also have in stock the NEWEST ITALIAN CANNAS and all of Mr. Crozy's Cannas issued since

1893 as well as all the leading American Cannas.
PORCELAIN FLOWER POTS AND JARDINIERES. To reduce our stock we will sell
during August, September at one half our list prices. Many of these have been made exclusively for us.
4^ Electrotypes for Florists and Seedsmen. Largest stock in
the world. Over 10,000 distinct cuts. Send for list.

A. BLANC & CO.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

When writing mention the American Florist.

FREESIflS

MAMMOTH
BULBS

JUST RECEIVED VERY FINE SAMPLE.

Per ICO, 90c., Per 1000, $7.00

If by mail add loc per 100 for postage,

W.W.BARNARD&Co.

186 E. Kinzie St., GHIGflOO ILL.

Walker's

EXCELSIOR BRAND

Fertilizer.

FREE from Odor.
FREE from Acids.
FREE from Coloring Matter.
Perfect Solubility.

Are only a few of the many good points in our EXCELSIOR FOOD
for house plants. Do not be persuaded to purchase a Plant Food
which contains Acids, but write us for sample and prices to the trade.

WE ARE ALSO MANUFACTURERS OF AN ODORLESS LAWN FOOD.

THE WALKER F&RTIUIZ&R GO.,

BOSES for FORCING ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS.

.ady H. Campbell.

ease, Sue stock, *2J^-ioch pots.
100 SWAINSONA, 3-inch pots. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

(True) transplanted seedling plants, now
ready. $25 per 1000. Samples on applica-
tion. Also fresh ASPARAGUS SEED. $10
per 1000 seeds. Cash with order from
unknown correspondents.

R. ASMUS, New Durham, N. J.

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SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

Wholesale Florist

I6I2-I6I4 Barker Street, PHILADELPHIA.

Our stock of Flowers the coming season will be larger and more varied than ever

before, and we will be able at all times to ship quantities of the finest

grades of the most popular

Roses, Carnations, Violets, Etc.

FIRST

GUflSS

mmm beauties

High grades of this rose are our specialty. We handle the entire
stock of several of the best Philadelphia growers and guarantee
our first selection to be the very best in the country.

CARNATIONS ^

The largest stock of Carnations in the country passes through our
hands, comprising all the best commercial varieties.

LILIES OF THE VALLEY

Lilies of the Valley by the thousand all the year around.
ORCHIDS. We handle these artistic Flowers in quantities.

Our shipping facilities are unsurpassed, Adams Express freight station is
but half a block away, United States Co. is within ten minutes, Broad Street
station Pennsylvania railroad is but a block and a half.

PACKING — Packing is a special feature and all orders receive the greatest
care so that Flowers may arrive in the best condition at all seasons. Our new
style shipping boxes give the best possible results. Telephone (long distance
5210), telegraph, write, or call and inspect our stock personally.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

16,2-14 BARKER ST. WHOLESALE FLORIST.

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The American Florist,

Aug. 14^

Provdence, R. I.

CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS PERFECTED.
— BRILLIANT PROSPECT. — DELEGATION
FROM NEWPORT CLl B VISITS THIS CITY
FOR CONFERENCE — S. A. F. BADGE IN
PLANTS. — ACTIVE DEMAND FOR EXHIBI-
TION SPACE.

The long-Iooked-for convention is at
hand and many there are who are anxious
to see the finish and to realize the pleas-
ures and enjoyments to be found only in
Rhode Island. At the last meeting of the
executive committee the reports were
more than favorable and all expressed
great satisfaction at the brilliant prospect
before us. The committee have worked
together, no friction or discord has mani-
fested itself, the only object being to bring
credit upon the club and help to establish
a reputation that will last many years
after the present membership lias passed
away.

A delegation from the Newport Club
visited this city to confer with the Provi-
dence Club and to arrange a final pro-
gram for the entertainmentof their guests
while in their city. They were shown
about Providence and the route was gone
over and some of the places of interest
were visited. They also expressed them-
selves much pleased with the program as
arranged by the Providence Club. We
are assured of one thing which is that
when we get the visitors to Newport by
the sea they will find the pleasures in store
for them there will prove to be a fitting
climax to the week's experiences.

The S. A. F. badge of red and yellow
alternanthera at Roger Williams Park is
all right. Superintendent Fitts has taken
great interest in this convention and will
show the visitors something worth see-
ing.

Superintendent Chappell reports a very
active demand at the eleventh hour for
exhibition space. Many of the latecomers
will be obliged to defer their good inten-
tions to exhibit their goods until the next
convention at Omaha or some other place
remote Irom the eastern circuit.

Death has agaiu visited the family of
Wm. Appleton, Jr. He buried his father
on the 8th, aged 6S years. Again our
hearts go out with sympathy for him in
his bereavement.

This is the last call. Don't forget the
duty you owe to the craft, and remember
the pleasure you will afford us bv attend-
ing the convention. Little Rhodv.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

.'-Inch pots $2.o0perl00, S20.00perl000

FERNS, .i-inrli pots $ij.00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Field grown Lizzie McGowan and Scott. Write for
prices.

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise, strong field ttrown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cutllnBS «2 OU per lOO

SWAINSONA jaoop.Tioo

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Bunn and Golden Fleece.. .$3 00 per lOU

GERANIUMS.

Hooted cuttings Jl.MperlOO, S12 OOperlOOa

C. LENGENFELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

when wrltln;^ mention American Florist

STOCK WANTED.

Small Palms, Crotons, Ficus, Ferns, Cy-
clamens, Primula, etc. Must be cheap, or
will exchange tor Orchids in variety and
Ferns from 3-inch and 5-inch pots.

Main & Johnson Sts., Germantown, Phila., Pa.

Mention American Florist.

NEW YELLOW CARNATION

MAYOR PINGREE.

• BETSCHER BROS.. Canal Dover. 0.
Mr. FRED BREITMEYER,

MT. CLEMENS, MICH.

Dear Sir: — Regarding the Mayor
Pingree Carnation, I have traveled ex-
tensively the few years past and have
viewed nearly all the new varieties intro-
duced in their original habitat, but none
have pleased me so well as M. P. as to
growth, freedom of bloom; in fact nearly
every essential factor that goes toward
making the perfect carnation. I have
crossed it with many other kinds, and for
crossing it setmg admirable. We have
some seedlings that doubtless will give
us something very fine, if vigorous growth
is any criterion upon which we may pin
our hopes, etc.

Any one who does not secure some
plants of it will make a mistake, doubly
so to those who are in the fascinatirg
part of plant breeding. Thanking you
for the plants you sent, etc.

CHAS. BETSCHER.

P.S. — As a pot plant I know of nothing
that has the stamina of Pingree.

Field Grown Plants, $10.00 per 10O

THE CORNELL UNIVERSITY.

College of Agriculture,
L. H. BAILEY. Prof, of Horticulture.

ITHACA, N. Y.

Mr. FRED. BREITMEYER,

DETROIT, MICH.

My Dear Sir: — I am greatly obliged
for the photograph of Carnations, which
is very good. We are growing a picked
lot of Carnations this year, and we have
a pretty good show, considering that this
is one of the dullest climates in theNorth.
Of all the varieties which we have, the
Pingree has attractid the most attention.
It is the best yellow which we have ever
grown, and if it holds up everywhere asit
has with us it seems to me that it is a
coming variety. The flowers are good
shape, long keepers; the plant Is exceed-
ingly strong, and the stems are long
enough and strong enough to satisfy
John Thorpe's idea of a typical flower.
Yours very truly,

L. H. BAILEY.

FOR SALE BY

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

Miami and Gratiot Aves.,

r>KTBionr, jmich.

n

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

\ F. DORNER & SONS CO.

I NEW CARNATIONS. |

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

H. WEBER & SONS.

CARNATIONS

OAKLAND, MD.

SiOGKy, Field-Grown GflRNflTlONS.

New and Standard varieties, $5.00 per 100
and upward.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven. Mich.

E.G. HILL & CO..

wiioi6§ai6Fiori§t§

RICHMONU. INDIANA.

CINERARIAS.

Fine strain of dwarf hybrid
from 2'2-in. pots, $2 per 100.

Berriman St. & New Lots Ave , BROOKLYN, N. Y.

/%.

The American Florist.

53

Herbaceous Perennials

The Finest Assortment and Largest Stock in America. Full
Descriptive List and Special Wholesale quotations
upon application. Special quotations for
the 50 Leading and Best sorts.

ALL STRONG, ESTABLISHED, OUTDOOR PLANTS FOR AUGUST TO OCTOBER DELIVERY.

Per Doz. Per 100

Achillea Eupatorium (Noble Yarrow), yellow $1.50 $10.00

The Pearl, double white 75 5.00

Ajuga Genevensis (Geneva Bugle), 6 inches, blue... 1.50 10.00
Anthemis tlnctorla (hardy Golden Marguerite), 2

feet, yellow 1.00 6.00

Antherlcum llliastrum var. major (St. Bruno's

Lily), white 1.25 8.00

Arabis Alblda (Alpine Rock Cress), spring, fra-
grant, white 1.25 8.00

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly weed), orange 1.25 8 00

Aster N. A. var. rosea (Pink New England Aster). 1.75 12 00
Boltonla latisquama (False Chamomile), 2 feet,

lavender 1.25 8.00

Calllrrhoe Involucrata (Poppy Mallow), crimson.. 1.25 8.00

Campanula Carpathica (Hairbell), 1 foot, blue 1.25 8 00

" latifolla, 3 feet, showy spikes of blue.... 1.50 10.00

Centaurea montana(CornFIower),2ft.,richpurple 1.50 10.00

" " var. alba, white 1.75 12.00

Coreopsis lanceolata, 2 feet, golden yellow 1.25 8.00

Delphinium Chinensis or grandiflora (Chinese Lark-
spur), 2 feet, white and blue shades. One of

the choicest of perennials for cutting 1.25 8 00

Delphinium formosum (showy Larkspur), 3feet 1.50 10.00

DIctamnus fraxinella (Gas Plant), 3 feet, purple.... 1.75 12 50

Doronicum plantaglneum var. excelsum,2 ft.,ye11ow 125 8.00

Epimedium macranthum, elegant 2 00 15.00

•' rubrum, 1 foot, spring, red and white, 1.25 8.00

Erigeron speciosus var. superbum, 2 fc, rich purple 1.25 8.00
Euphorbia corollata (flDwering Spurge), 2 feet, fine

white 1.00 6.00

Funkia grandiflora or Subcordata (Corfu Lily), 2

feet, white 1.50 10 00

Gypsophlla paniculata (Chalk Piant or Baby's

Breath), 2 feet 1.25 8 00

Gypsophlla Stevenii, 2 ft., early, choice for cutting 1.50 10.00

Per Doz. Per 100
Helenlum Hoopesii, 3 feet, summer, orange yellow. $1.50 $10.00

Helianthus Maximllliana, 6 feet, rich yellow 1.50 10.00

Hemerocallis flava (Yellow Day Lily), 2 feet, rich

yellow, one of the best 1.25 S 00

Hemerocallis Thunbergii, 3 feet, fragrant, lemon

yellow, late 2.00 15.00

Heuchera sanguinea, 2teet,all summer, orange ver-
milion, elegant 1.75 12.00

Iberis sempervirens (Hardy Candytuft), 1 foot,

clouds of white 1 75 12.00

Iberis Germanica, in choice mixture 75 5.00

Lathyrus latifolius albus (White Perennial Pea),

choice 1 25 8.00

Lychnis chalcedonica (LampFlower), 2 ft. .scarlet 125 8.00

" viscaria fl. pi. (Ragged Robin), 12 in.,

double red 1 50 10 00

Lychnis vespertina fl. pi. (Double White Campion) 1.75 12.00
Monarda didyma var. coccinea (Scarlet Osage Tea),

2 feet 1 00 7.00

Papa ver orientale, named varieties in leading sorts 1.75 12 00
Phlox, named hybrids, a superb collection, finest

vais 1.50 10.00

Potentilla, named hybrids, a superb collection 1.75 12.00

Primula Siebold's Hybrids, in choicest named sorts,

grand 2 00 15.00

Pyrethrum uliginosum (Giant Daisy), 6 feet, pure

white 1 25 8.00

Rudbeckia speciosa or Newmanii, 3 feet, summer,

orange and black 1.00 6.00

Scabiosa caucasica, 3 feet, elegant, lavender blue. 1.75 12 00

Sedum spectabile, pink flowered 1.25 8.00

Silene Virginica (Fire Pink), cardinal 1.50 10.00

Spiraea palmata, 3 ft., June, crimson spikes, fine.... 1.50 10.00

Veronica amethystina, 15 in., rich blue 1.25 8.00

Veronica longifolia subsessilis, 2 feet, rich deep

blue, in long spikes 1.75

Also Special Stocks for Wholesale Trade of Tea's Weeping Mulberry; Golden Barked Willow;
Deutzia Crenata fl. pi.; Ligustrum Ibota; Ligustrum Meadia; Lonicera Morrowii; Stephanandra
Flexuosa, etc., etc.

WHOLESALE LIST READY.

JACOB W. MANNING,

{■'"fs^ABusSEDTair^-l Reading, JVIass.

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7 HE American Florist.

Aug. 14,

St. Louis.

WEATHER COOLER. — STOCK BETTER.—
TRADE SLIGHTLY IMPROVED. — STILL A
SCARCITY OF FIRST GRADE FLOWERS. —
BEDDING IN THE PARKS. — A NEW PARK
PROPOSED — B3WLING.

There has been quite a change in the
weather, which is much cooler, and the
welcome rain of last week has had the
effect of livening things up wonderfully.
Trade, however, or what there is of it,
remains the same, the only events of any
importance being several large funeral
orders which livened up the business con-
siderably the past week.

The supply of good stock was short of
the demand while the poorer stock is still
plentiful with little demand at low
figures. Roses are looking a little better,
owing to the cool weather. The best of
the Meteors, Bridesmaids, Kaiserin are
bringing $3 and $4, seconds $2. Pedes
were sold at from $2 to $3. Carnations
are only fair. The best of them were
Scotts and bring $1. Sweet peas are very
scarce and almost out of the market.
Asters in all colors are abundant and
cheap. Hardy hydrangeas are plentiful
and large fine heads bring 5 cents each.
Gladioluses too are a glut. Tuberose
stalks are good, price $3 to $5. Smilax
still goes begging at a low price.

The outlook for better quality of stock
in the near future is promising. The
young rose stock is in very good condi-
tion. The carnation fields also look their
best. Violets at some of the places a'-e
not looking so well having been more or
less affected by the dry weather.

The bedding in Forest Park looks well
and is very attractive. There is more of
it this year than ever before and Superin-
tendent Pape reports that it will be
Increased from year to year.

Tower Grove, Lafayette, Burton and
the other parks, are equally as attractive
as the large one. Dr. Cleveland McAfee
called the attention of Mayor Zlrgenheim
to the fact that two blocks of ground on
the levee at the foot of Olive street should
be set aside as a river front park. The
Mayor said we should have more parks,
and I shall do all in my power to encour-
age the movement by which the city shall
get them. The park will be known as
Riverside Park.

The bowlers had a nice cool evening
Monday night and it brought out a full
attendance. In the three games rolled
Carl Beyer was high man with 558,
KuDz second with 542 and Sanders third
with 527. High single score was by
Beyer, 242; Kunz second, 240; and Kuehn
third; 192. Frank did not have any
poodles which surprised everybody but
he has a new style of rolling which he
claims will keep him from making so
many poodles. We will watch you next
Monday Frank. J.J.B.

OUR FflNSlBS r".'s,^;a

has made them lamous over 15 years. We
continue adiinjj the world's best and
select yearly choice plants for our seed.
Plants, S5.00 per 1000, 75c per 100. Seed,
|1.25 per 'i oz
DANIEL K. HERR, Rider Ave, Lancaster, Pa.

Men,tlun American Florist.

LAST CALL FOR FANCY.LEAVEDCALADIUMS

Younj; plants from 2>^-inch pots at $5.00
per 100, in good variety, showy kinds only.

Also will exchange large Palms and Tree
Ferns for one complete pumping outfit.

ADDRESS F. J. ULBRICHT,

L. B. 655, Anniston, Ala.

TREES. SHRUBS. ROSES.

The largest and finest collection of General Nursery Stock in America, embracing Fruit

Trees of all kinds, new and old. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Roses,

Hardy Plants, etc. In addition to which we offer for Fall of 1897

and Spring of IS98 the following:

LEADING SPECIALTIES:

CURRANTS— Cherry, Fay's, Versaillaise,

White Grape.
GOOSEBERRIES— Columbus, Downing,

Industry, Triumph.
SUPERLATIVE RASPBERRY — The

best New Red Rasoberry.
EL>EAGNUS LONGIPES-Splendid new

ornamental fruit bearing Shrub.

CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE— Dor-
mant field-grown plants. Largest stock
in the country.

MARCHIONESS of LONDONDERRY

ROSE— Newest and finest white hybrid
perpetual.

HARDY ROSES— Dormant Held grown
plants. Superior to the imported.

Trade List issued August 1st. Free on request. Special quotations on large lots.
Correspondence solicited.

Ellwanger & Barry,

Mount Hope Nursehes, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

When wntlnfT mention the American Florist.

Bulbs for Forcing.

NO. 1 STOCK.

Come round and examine them at our Con-
vention Exhibit, Music Hall, Providence.
You will find them all right in quality
and price.jtjit'jtjt'jt'jtj*

WALTER A. POTTER & CO.,

Florists' Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies,

-PROVIDENCE, R. I.

PALMS, Etc.

ARECA LUTESCENS, LATANIA BORBONICA, KENTIAS, LIVISTONA RO-
TUNDIFOLIA, COCOS WEDDELLIANA, FICUS ELASTICA, ARAUCARIA EX-
CELSA, PANDANUS VEITCHII, P. UTILIS, CYCAS REVOLUTA, ADIANTUM
FARLEYENSE, ETC.

Stocky, hardy, home-grown plants, that will last and give satisfaction. An immense stock
of all sizes, in the best condition possible. 1 guarantee perfect plants and good packing.

'I'hc duty. in plants

not affect my prices, which are
'rice List on application.

CHAS. D. BALL, Holmesburg, Phila., Pa.

EXHIBIT OF FAIR SAMPLE PLANTS AT PROVIDENCE S. A. F. CONVENTION.

Mention American Klorlst.

3,000 Smilax

3-inch pots, 82.50 per 100.

5,000 Adiantum Cuneatum

3-inch pots, 8.5,00 per 100.
Splendid .stock. Cash with order.

HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa.

PANSY SEED

grown from best selected stock, largest strain,
best colors, perfect form, at 85 00 per ounce; $1.2.5
per ^ ounce.

PANSY PLANTS, ready Sept. 1.5th, at 60 cts.
per 100 or $:).50 per 1000.

SMILAX PLANTS, strong, 3-inch pots, at
$2.00 per ItX). Cash with order.

JULIUS P. SIEBOLO. Lancaster. Pa..

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EQRmE50,000 Azalea Indica

PROSPERITY AT YOUR COMMAND. HOW TO GRASP IT?

By Purchasing for Gash the Best Quality for the Least Outlay.

NO AODITIONtL DUTY TO PAY. PRICES SAME AS LAST YEAR.

The ever increasing demand created by the excellent iiuality of the plants supplied by me and yrown expressly for my trade dur-
ing a period of 20 years, by one of the leading and oldest horticulturists in Belgium, enables me to supply the trade at THE
SAME PRICE AS BEFORE THE NEW TARIFF BILL WAS ENACTED. 1 offer in t, 2, 3 and 4 year plants all the good old sorts
as well as the newest varieties, fme bushy plants. 1 have 1,000 Four-Year-Old Exhibition Plants to Offer.

c- 11 ni 4 o • I A- , » J w PerSO Per 100 Per UKX)

Small Plants, S mcnes diameter, assorted varieties J12 oo $23 00 «220 00

2 years, 8 to 10 " " 10-14 inches high .'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.' 16.00 30.00 275^00

3 " 10 " " '■ " " 21.00 40.00 375.00

3 " 10 10 12 " " " " " 26.00 50.00 475.00

3 " »2 " " " " " 32.00 60.00 575.00

3 " 12 to 14 " " extra choice from $75.00 to $85.00 per lOO. $10.00 to $l 5.00 per do/en.

Extra large and choice Exhibition Plants, 16 to 20 inches in diameter from|3 00 to JlO.oo each.
A Liberal Discount for Cash Allowed. "Send for Descriptive Catalogue of 45 Varieties '

Do You Want to Mal(e a Profit Before Your Goods Are Sold?

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DISCOUNT OFFERED; AN ADVANCE PROFIT.

1 otTer also full line ot the BEST QUALITY OF BULBS AND PLANTS for Forcing, Potting or outdoor cultivation. Liliuni
Harrisii, Longitlorum, Roman and Holland Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, Crocus, Etc. Supplies for the greenhouse, parlor, gar-
den and parks. For Fall and Spring Delivery importations of Hardy Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Strong Clematis, Hardy
Rhododendrons, American Roses on own Roots, Etc. In any quantity and at prices to meet the strongest competition. Send
me an estimate of your wants. Catalogues on application.

C. H. JOOSTEN3 "^^o^I^ 193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Single Violets.

Per Doai. Per 100

Princess de Galles $1.00 $7.00

Princess Beatrice (new) 1.00 7.00

Admiral Avellan (new) 1 00 7.00

Luxonne 75 5.oo

Petite Blue 75 5.oo

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — X\\ plants art
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

FERNS.

AVe make a Specialty of small Ferus
for the Fall trade.
Write for special prices on larg:e quantities.
Order early.

JOHT« SCOTT,

Keap street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

r-R^^^v^N CARNATION PLANTS LTh

clean healthy slock. No rust. S4 per lOO

Scotls, Daybreaks, McGowans.
CIDDINCS, The Florist. CORFU, N. Y.

Huge jewels of velvet
and gold." — Boston
Transcript.

ZIRNGIEBEL'S GIANT PANSIES

AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL AT BOSTON.

are the linest strains up to date, either here or abroad. Our seed this season is
from e.xtra quality flowers, superb coloring and largest size.

THE GIANT FANCY STRAIN, in trade packages of 500 seeds, at $1.00.

And THE GIANT MARKET, 2000 seeds, for $1.00 also.

.SEKDS TKSTEI) AND SATI.SF.\CTION GD.iKANTEKD.

Plants of the above strains for sale at the same rate as the more common varie-
ties. Giant Market, |5. 00 per ICOO; Giant Fancy, |10 00.
With our new system of packing, plants can be sent any distance.
PLANTS FOR SALE AFTER SEPT. 1ST.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.
per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.

ALBERT M. HERR.

LANCASTER, PA.

i HERB'S PANSIES

THE BEST.

OUI«

TRADE DIRECTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

FiiicE es.oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VAKLBTIB8.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
8MILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prlce« low. Send for Hit.
WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILL. N. Y.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

56

The American Florist.

Aug. 14,

Toronto.

SWEET PEA MEETINr, — MANY VARIETIES
EXHIBITED. — LARGE ATTENDANCE.— THE
TARIFF.

The sweet pea meeting held by the Hor-
ticultural Society was crowded to the
doors, and every chair that could be scared
up In the building was in requisition.
On a large table In the middle of the room
was a collection of 114 different kinds
from Mr. Edwin Utley, and some, includ-
ing several perennial sorts, from Manton
Bros., of Eglinton. Mr. Utley read a
most interesting and practical paper on
the origin, history and culture of the
sweet pea, which was listened to most
attentively, and had to answer a great
many Questions. After the essay and
discussion the flowers were more closely
viewed by the crowd and then distrib-
uted, every one going away pleased and
satisfied.

A committee was appointed to report
on some varieties not yet distributed
which were sent to Mr. Utley for trial by
a California firm.

Mr. Manton reported progress for the
tariff committee. The government does
not seem to have made things very satis-
factory, it appearing that somebody got
at them at the last moment before the
tariff bill was passed and induced them
to change it to suit themselves. The
committee was instructed to continue
their efforts to get the tarifl changed
according to the unanimous desire of
this society and the trade.

Weather fine, with occasional rains,
good growing weather for horticulturists,
not so good for the farmers. E.

W. K. HARRIS

calls the attention of his many patrons

to his unusually fine stock of

the following plants:

FICUS ELASTICA,

in all sizes and shapes,
immense stock.

An

PANDANUS VEITCHII.

A very large stock of this finest
of decorative plants.

LATANIA BORBONIGA,

in all sizes, from 10c. to $5.00.

AREGA LUTESCENS.

Fine stock; medium sizes.

DRACAENA SANDERIANA.

The coming plant for the cen-
ter of the fern dish. I have
the largest stock of this beauti-
ful plant in this country.

GOGOS WEDDELLIANA.

A large and fine stock of this
valuable and useful little palm.
I would especially call attention to my stock
of Dwarf Otaheite Oranges.
Very well fruited.

MANV OTHER DECORATIVE PLANTS NOT
HERE MENTIONED.

For prices antl further Inlurniiitlon apply to

WM. K. HARRIS,

55th & Springfield Ave.. PHILADELPHIA.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

FINE STOCK OF PALMS.

ftREGfl LUTESGENS

8 to in inches high,
10 to 12
10 to 12
.30 to 36
36 to 40
24 to 30
3210 36
42 to 4X

plant, 2>^-in.

15.00

2.C0 each
2.50
2,00
2 50
5.00

32 to 36 inches, 6 leaves. H-in. pot 82.00 each

.36 to 40 inches. 6 leaves. 7-in. pot 2.50 each

GOGOS W&DDELLIflNfl

30 inches, .5-in. pot J1.0(

KENTIft BELMOREflNft

6 inches, 6 k
0 inches. 6 le

LflTflNlfl BORBONIGfl

2M-inch pots $4.00 per lOn

-^^^PHOENIX REGLINflTfl

24 inches high, 7-iii. pots, strong . . . 81.00 «ach

All Plants measured from top of Pot.
SEE EXHIBIT IN EXHIBITION HALL.

JOSEPH HEflGOGK, Wyncoie. Pa.

Orand Offer for One ^^Veels:

For Jardinieres:

Adiantum cuneatum,
' ' pubescens,
Pteris albo-lineata

" cretica cristata,

" serrulata.

Fine bushy stock from
'4 -in. pots, fe per 100; $25
.er 1000.

5-in. pots, strong and bushy 835.00 per 100

8-in. " specimens . . 75 cts. each, 88.00 per doz.

Alsophila Aastralis:

1. in. pots ;i5 cts. each, 8 4.00 per doz.

Kiu. i)Ots 75 cts. each, 8.00

■in. pots 81.25 each, 1200

ITeplirolepis cordata compacta:

;-iu. pots, strong and bushy 815.00 per 100

in. " ■■ " 20.00

FICUS ELASTICA:

Grand lot of beautiful plants.
5-in. pots, 15 to 18 inches high .... 845.00 per 100
6 in. pots, 20 to 24 inches high .... .50.00 per 100

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

(Norfolk Island Pine), fine specimens.

5-in. pots, 12 to 15 inches high 81.25 each

6-in. pots, 15 to 18 inches high 1.50 each

7 in. pots, 2 feet high 8200 to 82.50 each

OTHER SPECIALTIES:

Send for Wholesale Price list.

Palms, Pandanus Veilchii, Dracaenas.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

Mention American Florist.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS.

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully bt-lieve that we can show mure Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 33 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms. Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
l>on(ience solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

BUY YOUR

CHINESE PRIMROSES

FROM A SPECIALIST

mill get the liest urown. to 000. See adv on an-
other piiKe-
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown. Pa.

7(KI BKIDK ROSES, '.; and 'ij^-lnch pots 2!^c

:m VICTORIA K, 2lB-lnch pots Sc

4110 BRIDESMAIDS. Sand 2Hlnch pots 3^0

IWK) BEAr'I'lKS, 'Jlu-lncli pots Ik;

Stock stroiiK. clean and healthy.

COXASi 3SX^06i.. f>eoi-ia, XII.

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The American Florist.

57

Sf>^"?%/5

^

No Duty

tf

NO ADVANCE IN PRICES FOR ORDERS IF SENT AT ONCE.

The finest in the country. Need we tell you the advantage of buying strong cool grown and clean palm stock, grown in this
country and at prices that defy COMPETITION. Do not fail to come and see us on your way home from the CONVENTION.
We are only 16 miles from New York, trains every hour. Write, telegraph or telephone and our carriage will meet you.

TU/n PDAkin PflllUCKITinM nrCCDC f^e'"'»*'2,'4-'n. pots, 5 varieties, lots of Soo and up, $25 per lOOO
I llU UnANU UUIiILII Hull Urrilnu CocosWeddeiiana,2<4,grandstock,lotsiOOandup,|lOperiOO

OUR SPECIALTIES: Palms, Orchids, Ferns, Pandanus Veitchii, Ficus Elastica, Araucaria Excelsa, Dracaenas, Etc.

DO NOT FAIL TO EXAMINE OUR EX
TENSIVE EXHIBIT at the CONVENTION

Hew Romtu!

Olaliaili Oranges

Bear in mind that we shall
have a fine lot of well fruited
Otaheite Orange Trees for
Christmas delivery.

CHAS. ZELLER'S SONS,

29th Ward, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "°°VA'f^ll'6

CHEAP FOR CASH s^l.^plVs'^fe^aiK

1000 Asparaifus phmiosus nanus, ;Mn trim

iiftlNephrolepis Duffell. dwarf, 3 In ;i ml

3000 dwarf Calla bulbs, blooming bulbs 5.1X1

WPerles, :>-ln :i.UO

'.100 Brides, 3-ln :) 00

i»0 Maids, sin 3.0O

'.10 Belle Slebrecht, 4-la 5 00

■-'5 Mn. Beauty. 4-ln U.OO

T51.a France lln 5 00

250 Mermets, IHn :i00

lOO Meteors, 4-ln 5 Oil

LEWIS ULLRICH. Tiffin, Ohio.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

R EX. *

NTION #^^%

NEW VORK

PLANT BARGAINS

PerlOU

ASPARAGUS SPRENGER1. 2^ in $1000

PLUMOSUS. 2K in 8.00

BAY TREES. 7 ft . with 24 in. heads, pair $15.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, all the leading var., 2 in 3.00
CANNA BURBANK, each 75c, per doz $8.00
FERNS Adiantum Farleyense, 2;^ in . . . . 10.00
4in . . . 4OO0

Pteris Tremula and Sernilata, 2}^ in 4.00
in assortment for Ferneries . . . . . 4.00
GERANIUMS Double New Life, Mme. Bruant,

and Fleur Poitevine 8.00

SMILAX. extra strong. 2 in 2..50

VIOLETS. California, field clumps 5.00

CHINESE PRIMROSES in separate colors,

strong, 2 in 3.00

^WU^f.%'^W^i.. VflUGttflN'S SEED STORE.

^'^. CARNATIONS

of the following leading varieties;
Alaska, Delia Fox, Eldorado, McGowan, Minnie Cook.

Portia, Tidal Wave and William Scott, $<> 00 per 100.
Harrison's White, Mayor Pingree. Lily Dean. Mrs. H.

Duhme, Mrs. Geo M. Bradt, Maud Dean and Mo-

rello, $12.00 per IIX).

ROSES

CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK.

Brides, Bridesmaid. Perles. Kaiserin, La France, 2^-

in.. $4.00; 3'/ in., $9 00 per 100.
Mermets, Mme. Hoste, Meteors, IVi in., $3; 4 in., $7.
American Beauties, 1% in , $5; 3 in., $7; 35^ in., $10

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

ANDORRA NURSERIES.

WILLIAM WARNER HARPER, Hanager, Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA.
SPECIALTIES :

LARGE ^ ^pGcimen Ornamental Trees,

\ Hardy Rhododendrons and Azaleas.

NEPHROLEPIS

EXALTATA
BOSTONIENSIS

plants suitable for .S-inch pots. 82.50 per dozen:
$20 00 per 100. The best selling plant in the
market.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

NEW CAN N AS

LOGAN BERRIES
SPIRAEA ANTHONY WATERER.

FOB FALL DELIVEKY.

Send for Price List later.

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,
^VEST GKOVE, PA.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

58

The American Florist.

Atcg, 14^

Council Bluff, la.

McPherson & Reed are making a few
alterations. A part basement formerly
used for sweet potatoes is being glazed
and will be used as a palm house here-
after. , ^

J. F. Wilcox has built five new houses
24'Xl30, all modern throughout. The
benches in three of the houses, which are
to be devoted to roses, are entirely of oak,
the other two will be filled with carna-
tions. The new houses are glazed with
16x24 double strength glass, and the
materials used were of the best, no
expense being spared to make these the
best houses in this part of the country.
In building Mr. Wilcox has arranged for
extensions to double the amount of glass
just erected, as soon as business will war-
rant A new violet house is under con-
struction, 12x110. The large house
formerly used for carnations has been
entirely "gutted" and will be devoted to
smilax and asparagus. A brick boiler
room about 40x50 with an 85 foot brick
smoke stack is another addition, also a
90 horse power boiler. Mr. Wilcox has
control of the Foster & Son plant, which
is devoted to vegetables and roses for
summer blooming. G. R. H.

Erie, Pa.

With a range of houses filled to over-
flowing with the finest varieties of roses,
carnations, chrysanthemums and violets,
all of which look healthy, clean and well
grown, Mr. Henry A. Niemeyer will be
well prepared to meet all ordinary and
extraordinary demands for flowers dur-
ing the coming season. Mr. Niemeyer's
chrysanthemums especially promise to
surpass any of his previous efi'orts, both
as to quantity and quality. Quite a
numler of the "very latest" have been
introduced and are grown, both to the
single stem and bush plants.

Mr. John Frost has leased a valuable
piece of ground and hascommenced build-
ing three houses, each 70x20. He is also
building a residence adjoining the green-
houses.

Unless the unexpected happens to deter
him, Mr. Niemeyer will join the Bufi'alo
delegates and accompany them to Prov-
idence. Homo.

Taunton, Mass.— Miss Ann Husband,
elder member of the late florist firm of A.
& M. A. Husband, died on July 30, aged
81 years.

Gloversville, N. Y.— E. W. Giddings
has leased his greenhouses on North Main
street to J. E. Loeben, who will continue
the business here.

Beverly, Mass.— The Beverly Improve-
ment Society proposes to hold a flower
show at the City Hall from 2 to 10
o'clock p. m., September 2.

ORCHIDS'SBS'ORGHIDS
For Florists.

C A "WflTII ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND.
aJXJX UXaBl, and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

A. DIMNlOCKi 114 ChamberaSt.. N. Y. City.

PALMS. ROSES. FERNS.

17 I'ALMS, 3 U) 4-ln., o[ Ijest viirs., ana 2 KKUNS
Tor 13.00. Per 100

MONTHLY ROSES, 2-inch $3.00; 3-inch ... .$S lid

A.CDNEATCM (Maidenhair fern), 3-incli.. ."i iiii
4-inch $8 per 100. Clumps from bencli l-MH)

Plants, Labels, Moss, Mailing and E.\press Uoxcs.
Florists' and Nurserymen's Supplies.

SEND FOR Oim NEW LISTS.

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

Florists .. ..

ATTENDING THE

Convention

Should not fail to inspect our Trade Exhibit of

Decorative Plants

which represents the class of goods we send out. Our repre-
sentatives will cheerfully answer any questions, as
they will be constantly in attendance.

In going to or coming from the Convention, we will be very
pleased to receive a personal visit from all Florists to inspect
our stock of Palms, Ferns, and other plants of which we make
specialties.

PITCHER & MANDA, Short Hills, N. J.

JOHN N. MAY. Receiver.

May be reached from Ni-u Yorli by either Christopher or liarclay Street Ferries to lloboken, thence
l)y Delaware, Lackawanna and Western R. R. Trains hourly. Distance only 18 miles.

JOHN H. DUNLOP,
WHOLESALE ROSE GROWER (IFLORIST,

LANSDOWNE AVE. and BLOOR ST. WEST,

— -rr>pnM-rr> CANADA,

Invites Florists attending the Convention to
visit his Greenhouses.

If you are in the neighborhood at any time give me a
call and inspect my houses and stock.

WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE YOU.

ARE YOU BUILDING OR REPAIRING?

\'<>i: WILL NEED SOME OF THIS MATERIAL.

MASTICA, for glazing greenhouses, new or old, $1.00 per gallon.

MASTICA GLAZING MACHINE, $1.00 each.

LIQUID PUTTY, manufactured e.\pressly for greenhouse work, per 25 lb. can $1.75.

SCOLLAY'S PUTTY BULB, 85 cents each.

VAN REYPER GLAZING POINTS, per 1000, 60 cents; by mail, 75 cents.

GALVANIZED PLANT STAKES.

2 feet * 5.00 per 1000

Sleet 7.50

4 feet 9.50

5 feet 12..50

HARRISII BULBS

NOW READY.

Good, sound, healthv bulbs. Send for our
Bulb Price List.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, Milwaukee, Wis.

I writing mention American Florlsl.

VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY

All first-class plants. Orders received
now for fall planting. Marie Louise, Prin-
cess de Galles, California. LILAC, 3-year
grafted Charles .X and Marie. Legraye, good
forcing plants. Prices on application.
FERD. BOULON, Sea Cliff, L. I., N. Y.

CYPERUS.^

A few thousand strong Cyperiis
(Umbrella Palm) from 2 1-2 inch
pots, $4.00 per 100.

IOWA SEED CO., Des Moines, Iowa.

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59

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.
WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS,

AND FLORISTS- SUPPLIES.

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

FOR THE COMING SEASON

we are making special preparations that will place us in a position to handle consignments and ship-
ping orders to better advantage than ever before.

GROWERS WHO WISH TO CONSIGN TO THE CHICAGO MARKET SHOULD CORRESPOND WITH US BEFORE SENDING ELSEWHERE.

THOSE WISHING TO RECEIVE OUR REGULAR QUOTATIONS WILL PLEASE SEND THEIR NAME AND
ADDRESS SO WE MAY PLACE THEM ON OUR MAILING LIST.

BEST STOCK. WELL PACKED. PROMPTLY SHIPPED.

BY THE OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE FIRM IN CHICAGO.

All flowers in season at lowest market price. Our store is open till 6:5o P. M. and on Sundays and Holidays till noon.

Full Line of Florists' Supplies and Wire Work a Specialty.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

Dreer's lnvliatlon^|o jne Deleoaies

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS.

Florists visiting the Convention to be held in Providence, August 17, 18, 19 and 20, 1897, will find our

Exhibition of Decorative Plants,

Such as Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, etc., to be the most complete and comprehensive display of the kinds and sizes that we grow
in quantity. There will also be an exhibit of Seasonable Bulbs.

Our representatives, Messrs. Walter Mott and John A. Ruppert will be in attendance, and pleased to show stocks, furnish
prices and give any information desired.

Delegates passing through Philadelphia or New York en route to Providence will find it to their advantage and interest to call at
our Nursery in Riverton, New Jersey, and personally inspect stocks that are admitted to be the best in the country. We show six Acres
of decorative plants under glass, an object lesson to prove that home grown plants sold at nioderate rates are what the people want.
Time cards and information how to stop over, cheerfully mailed.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3^-inch »5.00 per hundred.

3-inch 8.00 per hundred.

4-kich .• 10 00 per hundred.

CASH WITH ORJJER.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

82.50 per 100.

2"4-inch, ditto, 81.7,5 per 100; 815.00 per lOTO.

U A D P I C 9 1 1 C Single and Double Poets, 75c per

nAnulOOUO 100; 8500 per 1000. Single and

Double Von Siou. etc., 7.5c per 100; 85.00 per lOOO.

All home-grown.

ADIANTUM REGALIS. indispensable for

florists, 81.00 per dozen; 88.00 per 100.
F. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON. ILL.

Fern Pteris Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 214-ioch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to Is, 8:3.'50 per
100; 830.00 per 1000.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

10,000 strong field clumps, California and L'
H. Campbell for fall plantiug. Ask for prices-
Campbell, M. Louise and Swanley, fine 2^-
inch for benching now. Price, 83,00 per 100.
SrailiAX, 2)4-inch. fine, 82.-50 per 100.

BENJ. CONNELL. florist.

■West Ciro-v'e, l^c».

PRIMULA ORGONICA.

Very fine plants, some in bloom, 3-ii

8EG0MA REX. 10vars.,3inch .5.00

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, 3-in 800

GIANT CALIFORNIA DAISY, strong, 3-in., fine

for winter cutting 5.00

HELIOTROPE. Lemoine's Brilliant, strong.

bushy, 3 in., immense trusses - -1.00

BEGONIAS, ROOTED CUTTINGS. Hunnewell,

the best Begonia out , 2 50

Metallica, alba picta, etc., by mail 1.50

GEO. J. HUGHES,

- :Benii^, IV. J.

Always mention American FlorlBt.

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Aug. 14^

Sharon, Pa.

It Is hustle and bustle with Mr. M. I.
O'Brien, who seems determined to get
through with the general repairs about
his plant and put his houses in perfect
order ere leaving for Providence. "There
is a deal of satisfaction," he remarked,
"to realize that while you are enjoying
yourself at a convention, things have not
been neglected at home."

Mr. O'Brien will join the Pittsburg del-
egates, 30 strong, whose course of travel,
both by land and sea, proves that the
boys are determined to have a good,
jolly time.

Mr. John Murchie is not quite so for-
tunate as to be able to attend the con-
vention. It is a case of "business before
pleasure." In addition to a good deal of
work on general repairs, such as reno-
vating benches, painting, etc., he has now
in course of erection a house covering 150
x20, as well as a more commodious pot-
ting shed. Both are being built with a
view to convenience and adaptability.

Florist McConnell is on a fishing tour
and at last accounts they were doing
quite well, I mean the fish in the river.
Mr. McConnell has repainted and over-
hauled his houses. Homo.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Number III of the transactions of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society for
the year 1895 has been received. It is a
list of the accessions to the library of the
societv during the year. The list enumer-
ates 650 volumes, giving number of
pages, size and thickness of book and
name of donor. A communication from
the President, Francis H. Appleton,
accompanying same is as follows:

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society was
incorporated in 1829, "for the purpose of encourag-
ing and improving the science and practice of
horticulture." The chief means by which this
end has been sought are horticultural exhibitions,
the library, and lectures and discussions on sub-
jects connected with horticulture. Among these
the library stands prominently as a source of
scientific and practical information on horticult-
ure, yet it is felt that the actual usefulness of the
library is less than its possibilities, and the object
of this circular is to increase its usefulness. It
may not be generally known, even to the mem-
bers of the society, that the library appears to
have attained an extent and value exceeding thRl
of any other horticultural library in this country,
and excelled by few in the world. The accom-
panying list of accessions to the library during
the year I89j will give some idea of the rapidity
with which it is growing, which is greater than
ever before.

Though only members of the society can take
out books for home use. all who desire are cor-
dially invited and welcomed to consult its books
iu the library^ room, and all such will find a great
convenience in its central location— at Horticult-
ural Hall, No. 101 Tremont street, Boston.

The Royal Agricultural and Botanical
Society of Ghent, Belgium, will open its
14th International Horticultural Exposi-
tion April 10, 1S98. Copies of the priz.-
list and further details may be had by
addressing the secretary of the society,
M. Fierens, Coupure 135, Ghent, Belgium.

It coBtB 4 cents for each 600 feet o( floor ipftce.

plants. Endorsed

Nikoteen

by promiDent florists. Used for famtgatlonor spraying
Indoors or oat. 200 pounds of tobacco In one pint of
Nikoteen. Bold by leedfineD. Clrcnlarfree. BKABOITRA

BOLOAINVILLCAS.

iilAmA [1) AND GLABRA SANDERIANA.

These grand plants are bound to become Leading Decorative Subjects.

The beauty and durability of their bloom ( bracts) combined with their protracted
flowering period — extending almost through the Florists' Season — make them spec-
ially interesting and attractive objects. Their freedom and durableness of bloom with
quick recurrence of same may be truthfullv rlescri^ed as wonderful. Our plants in
nast tw-i seasons have flowered almost continually from Christmas to July, entire
heads being available for late June decorating.

Both varieties are strong, rapid growers, very easily handled, not subject to
any insect pests and not at all particular as to temperature or treatment.

Every florist will want them, if for Easter plants only, as the ease and certainty
with which they may be flowered, coupled with their other qualities, leave few rivals
for that season that can be handled with so much satisfaction and profit.

For some opinions of the merits of these plants see

The American Florist, Nov. 3, 1S94. Article hv A. Dimmock.
April 27,1895
April 4, 1896.
June 19, 1897.
July 10, 1897.
AND send for Circular of Comm»nts and Facts.

A NICE STOCK OF BOTH VARIETIES READY SEPT. 1st

.4rf/t/e by J. B. Keller.
Illustration and Notes.
Miscel. Notes, Wtn. Scott.
Article by P.J. Berckmans.

PITTSBURGH.

HAVE YOU MILDEW IN YOUR GREENHOUSES?

GRAPE DUST is put up in 5 It)., 10 Hi and 25 tt). bags, 100 m. kegs and 200 It).
barrels. Will preserve your roses, carnations, etc.. from damage.

SOLD BY THE WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA.

SLUG SHOT KILLS SOW BUGS AND INSECTS.

If you want a 5: sample to try and will pay expressage,
you can have have it on appl cation to

HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

DIP 00. OHIOAQO.

MQuickjyMDoesg^lt.^^

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

1). S. Patent & Trade Mark. ^^^ pairmount a«.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

EXTRA FINE PLANTS OF

in 4-inch pots, at |4 oo per hundred.
JOHN LODDER & SONS, Hamilton, 0.

Very fine Specimens of PANDANUS VEITCHII, AN-
THUiilUMS. CROTONS. Twelve Standard PALMS. 8 to
10 ft. higli, in first-class condition. Will be .sold in
one lot or singly. Cm af i Ok i asm.

Address HELEN A. SMITH,

Mox «>38, KOCHESTKR, N. V.

'897.

The American Florist.

61

SEE OUR SAMPLES

CONVENTION

Our stock this season is LARGER and FINER
than ever before.

IT WILL PAY YOU TO EXAMINE
AND GET PRICES — —

ROBERT CRAIG,

49tl] and Market Streets,

PHILADELPHIA, PA,

Genuine Boston Fern

(N. EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS.)

$5 to $25 per 100. Prices on Speci-
men Plants on application.

KENTIAS,

from J6.00 per dozen to $10.00 each

LATANIAS.

from $6.00 per dozen to $3.00 each.

PRIMROSES, 2^ '" p°t5' !»^ 0° p^f '°o-

" 3 "^-in. pots, $6.00 per 100.

RUBBER PLANTS, 6 in. pots, |6 per doz.

WM. A. BOCK. No. Cambridge, Mass.

per 100 per lOJO
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, 2-inch

pots J3.00 $■«.(«

Transplanted seedling FERNS,

from flats 1.2.5 10.00

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, 3-inch

pots 3.00 25.00

SMILAX, 2-inch pots 1.50 10.00

PERLE, BRIDE & BRIDESMAID

ROSES, 3 inch pots 5.00

Field-grown CARNATIONS. Prices on application.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO., Ithaca, N. Y.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Green Sheet Moss, Cane Stakes

SPHAGNUM MOSS, ETC.

HOI.LY AND «'LII|5 MO.SS IN SKA.SON.

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, Seedsman,

N. E. Cor. Second & Walnut Sts.. CINCINNATI, 0.

W.C.KRICK'S

FLORISTS'

iniuionelleLeiiers.Elc.

Medal Awarded at the

World's Fair.
And Highest Award
Wherever Exhibited.
These Letters and
l»L'sl(inB iire made of
the best Immortelles,
wired on wood or metal
having holes

which they are fast-
ened In the dealcn.
(ilve them a trial. Vou
will find these Boods to
be Bupeiior to any In
the market.
2-lnch Letters, jy.SO
per IW).
Postage. 15 cts. per 100.
For other istjies uf Letters. Emblems and DealRns.
send for catalogue. Before purchasing send for free
sample and catalogue, and compare with any other
letter on the market.

For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.

THE

Perfect Flower Pot
Handle and Hanger

leres. also for hanging
up plants for decora-
tions on walls. et«.
Win sustain a weight
of 100 lbs.

rjOc; No. 3 win fit from
s to r2-ln. pots, per doz.
rOc. Postage 10 ceni«
extra per dozen ; sam-
ple pair ](ic. postpaid.

W.C.KRICK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.

A full line of Samples at the Convention.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

Hot-Bed

Sash.

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6 ft.,3 rowslOin.glass.
a ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft. ,5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

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Aug, 14^

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE BETTER. — LAWN PARTIES MAKE
UNUSUAL DEMAND FOR FLOWERS —MR.
DUNBAR TAKES AN EXTENDED TRIP —
FINE COLLECTION OF TREES AND SHRUBS
AT HIGHLAND PARK.

In the month of August no florist can
or will expect much demand for cut flow-
ers. Trade Is generally very slow at this
time of the year and flowers are very low
in price, yet our store men manage to
dispose of quantities of flowers every day
in the week, though the profits on these
sales may not be very large. On an aver-
age, business this summer has been rather
below the usual, but for the last few
weeks the demand has increased to such
an extent that most of the retailers are
really surprised. Lawn parties are in
fashion more than ever and cut flowers
are largely employed on such occasions.
They do not call for very elaborate dec-
orations nor for very choice or selected
flowers, but quantities of showy and
bright colored out door stuff of every
description are used extravagantly, cre-
ating a heretofore unknown demand for
common summer flowers. The market,
however, is always well supplied and
there is no scarcity of such stock.

Mr. John Dunbar, assistant superin-
tendent of parks, is off on his annual
vacation, visiting New York and Brook-
lyn parks and several celebrated private
places on Long Island; then he will travel
up the Hudson and stop at many of the
handsome villas and pleasure grounds in
which the country abounds and proceed
to view the parks of Boston and th*- cele-
brated Arnold Arboretum. Mr. Dunbar
is specially devoting his energies to rare
trees and shrubs and is a well known
authority on them.

At Highland park he has planted a
large and choice collection of shrubs,
which is equal if not superior to any
other in the country, but nearly all of
them are sma/1 yet and young, though
growing vigorously now, and in a few
years we will see allof them in perfection.
Mr. Falconer, of Schenley Park, Pitts-
burg, on a recent flying visit, expressed
his astonishment at finding so great a
variety of rare shrubs doing well here in
such a limited space. A place can be
found here for most anything, the deep
ravines affording shelter tor the moreten-
der species and on the hills and plains the
hardier sorts find a congenial home.

K.

Kingston, Pa.

Despite the season, or the proverbial
midsummer dull spell, I found Mr. Geo.
W. Carr exceedingly busy during a recent
visit to Kingston, the occasion being an
elaborate wedding decoration. Verily,
there Is no rule without an exception.
Palms, Asparagus plumosus, sweet peas
and the humble field daisies were artistic-
ally blended, the effect being most attrac-
tive. A feature was a huge marriage bell
composed of daisies and fringed with
asparagus.

Mr. Carr's houses underwent some
repairs and are now in splendid condi-
tion. His general stock looks fine and
well grown. . Homo.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

Flower Pols.

L'lnrt? btiyliit: write tor (nices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
Wrltrhtwoort Ave .

CHICAGO. ILL.

Others are complaining.
My business is good.

Because you cannot BUY better
nor cheaper than of

A. HERRMANN,

Manufacturer of

j\rE>a:'A.rv rM:vOi«.A.r^ i>e>sioiv®,

AND

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every u.ser of Flower PotS should correspond with us before
purchasing; elsewhere. Our facilities are uncqualed.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

*

/^UR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
^' taction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6. 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot." They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots. etc.
MabltiK a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji bi SWAHN S SONS, Miuneapolls^ Minn.

Montlon American Florlut

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rl^'lit from the manufacturers. Before buying pots

write to us for Special Prices and Diseoiints.

Our pots are reil In color.

213. 15. 17. 19, 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.
T J |r X X Tor Insurauce against

I JOHN G. ESLER. Secv. F. H. «.. Saddle River. N. J.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

WhRP writing mention the American Florist'

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

i897.

The Americax Florist.

G3

AT THE CONVENTION

The central and most iiiiposini;" attraction will lie the display of

H.BAYERSDORFER*Co.

We want every Florist who visits Providence on this occasion to
give us a call at the Exhibition Hall and let us show them our
goods and prices. We shall have a number of novelties never be-
fore shown and many new and useful supplies for those who do bus-
iness in modern style. For such we have the right stock at prices
that cannot be beaten.

= IjJ-VJBJie'VTMIJVO IIV^

BASKETS, JARDINIERES, DRIED FLOWERS AND GRASSES,

Inscriptions, Gycas Leaves, Cape Flowers, Metallic Designs, Immortelles, Moss Wreaths, Artificial Flowers, etc.

and the finest Wheat Sheaves in the wor'd. A complete citalogue and price list to every applicant.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO..

56 N. Fourth St. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

AT MUSIC HALL, PROVIDENCE, R. I., AUGUST 17-20. 1897.

BB

ROSE LEAF

The BEST for ALL FL0RI5T5. WHY?

BEQAUSE not dangerous to tlowers.

BEQAUs»E not dangerous to human lite.

BECAUSE the most economical and the cheapest.

BECAUSE being a thiclc extract its vapor has more SUBSTA^CE, and therefore hangs longer in the green-
houses than does the vapor of any other insectitide on the market.

BECAUSE 'he above tact means that the "ROSE LEAF" vapor not only knocks the insect down, but hangs
in the house long en )ugh to get the "alter-efTecti" necessary to kill it.

BECAUSE the most eft ctive

BECAUSE the best all-round insecticide on the market. FOR SALE BY ALL SEEDSMEN.

11

For Free Booklet write to

LOUISVILLE SPIRIT CURED TOBACCO CO., LOUISVILLE, Ky.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MORE OURJUItetKANPINE.

SASH BARS.

»r To^t PIET )»1EN6TH eftLOMfGER.

jREEMHOUSI

AND OTMgR aUttDIM*! MATERIAL.

Sen Afor our Iliuitr&te4 fiooK
"CYPKESB LUMIBER^M«fcuSES."

Send for»ur Specjil fireeotwus^cfiicolar.

Wben writing mention American Florist-

WOOD

LABELS

of every variety tor

Florists and Nurserymen

QUALITY UNEXCELLED.

Samples and prices on application

BENJ. CHASE, Derry, N. H.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

ULAdd >'<''!-<. ''<'-' .M><' ll<iil»''l Sashes and
Mats. I'aiius, nils, .tr THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO . 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

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Aug. 14^

Omaha, Neb.
BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL — DLILDINC, AND
REPAIRING —VARIOUS ITEMS.

Business is at a standstill and has been
for the past month. Funeral work has
formed the greater part of the business.
The extremely hot weather during the
month of July has put the outdoor stock
in a frightful condition. Sweet peas are
a drug on the market; plenty of roses
and carnations, but of an inferior quality.
Roses are bringing 50 cents and carna-
tions 25 cents at the highest.

A visit to the vari'-'U' houses finds the
usual summer work in iuU blast, some
building and making a few changes while
others are putting in new benches. Sev-
eral have their roses planted. 'Mums
are looking fine and prospects are good
for a large cut.

Lewis Henderson, of So. Omaha, is
building a nine room residence joining his
greenhouses on the west.

A Delanney,also of Sj. Omaha, is busi'y
putting in new benches and a short exten-
sion to one of his houses.

George A. Joslyn has commenced work
on his private conservatories.

J. W. & E. E Arnold are putting in new
benches throughout. J. W. Arnold is out
on his usual summer tour of the mount-
ains.

Hess & S woboda are building two north
and south houses and putting a new roof
on one of the old ones. A new boiler and
potting shed has also been erected.

Mr.Jensen, on west Leavenworth street,
has a small house under construction.

Sam'l R Faulkner has put up an exten-
sion 16x56 to one of his other houses and
has a violet and carnation house 12x36
under construction. Mr. Faulkner's son
Will has been with the Hanscom Park
conservatories since early last spring.

Mr. Spero, representing Chas. Z nn &
Co., of New York City, was a pleasant
caller last week.

Mr. Dole, of S.H. Dole & Son, Beatrice,
Neb., spent a few days in looking over
stock last week.

Mrs. S. B. Stewart is visiting friends
and relatives in Chicago. G. R. H.

The Pittsburg parks recently ordered
$1200 worth of trees and shrubs from
Eilwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y.
Director Bigelow rejected a slightly lower
bid, holding that the standing of the
above old established firm insured first-
class stock and that under the circum-
stances their bid was really the most
acceptable.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse i Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

Bolle
sheets
(front.

(iMd hjicki. Write lor Inlormatlon.
Mention Amertcan Florist.

%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I^^^^^^^^^^^^^%^^^^^^^^M

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satistac-
tory? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use.
There is White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that
grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell.
We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front.
We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it,
and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop-
ardi/^e. We send out the best only.

Write for Cii

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

m^^^%^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^>^^^^^^f^/%

:^a/r?im

(Trade Mark.

HDtWatBrHBat6rs#StBi Boilers

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

New York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., Cor Congress. BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO,

Natural 6a§ Made Glass

FOR GREENHOUSES.

'Wri-t^ *oa? l^-t^st i:>r"ioe-s»«

When wTlUnK mention the American FlorlBt.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalog^ue.

e^

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

iSgj.

The American Florist.

65

KLONDYKE GOLD MINES

are yours, and you need not go to Alaska to dig for it. We can
give you pointers as to how to get gold, with no effort on your part.
The hard work has been ours and we will cheerfully give you the
benefit of it. For the past three months our buyer has been haunting
the foreign markets in search of Novelties for you, and by hard work and
great expense we have secured the Latest Novelties the markets afford
and at prices that cannot fail to interest you.

BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER

.CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK OF.1

FLORISTS' NOVELTIES

and COMPARE PRICES, we feel sure the gold is yours, if you take advantage of this opportunity to see the

BASKETS, METAL DESIGNS, OUR FAi^OUS WHEAT SHEAVES, CYGAS LEAVES, IMMORTELLES,

Cape Flowers, Doves, Pot Covers, Artificial Flowers and Leaves, Enamel and Iron Stands, Wax Flowers, Dried Grasses, Etc.

We most cordially invite inspection and compaiison. Yours Truly,

25 N. FOURTH ST. fxiir^jvrn^r^r^Hi^^, I*.A..

SE3CVX3 X'OXI. f>fl.rC;B XflS'X'.

"Providence (R. 1.) helps those
who help themselves." Use these ap-
pliances and Providence will smile on
you.

New Departure

Indestructible Greenhouse Hinges.

w

"American Champion" Boiler.

Special Greenhouse Heater. Can be
enlarged at any time as the houses
are increased. Burns soft coal as well
as hard.

Send for descriptive Catalogues of our
Appliances and other important infor-
mation for Florists.

J. D. CARMODY,

® t-

WE MAKE ESPECIALLY FOR
GREENHOUSE SASH

WHAT PEOPLE SAY.

ScHLiRAff Floral Co ,
J. D. Carmody, Erie, Pa.

Evansville, Ind.
Dear Sir: We received Ventilator Aug. 5.
Put it up the next morning in two hours.
It works like a charm. It is a dandy. En-
closed tind express money order for |;2l.00.
Yours, G R. ScHLURAFF, Manager.

CHEAPKiT AMI BKSI

EV

THE
i^X'^'i>N DEPARTURE,"
f' VENT»L<\TING f\PPLiaNCE."'

THE "MEAT SAW"

is the most simple, most durable and
CHEAPEST apparatus in the market.

ANSVILLE. IND.

SPHAGNUMVnd PEAT

From first hands and save conimissi-^ns
Prices given on application. Quality of the
best, especiallv for florists' use. Give us a
trial order.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO., Sparta, Wis.

Mention Amertofto FlorlBt.

WINDOWand PLATE

GLASS

JOHN LUCAS & CO. PHILA.

Mention American florlat.

. I7Si'.> ISttl St.

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Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K

AnerlcaD Boiler Co...
AmerlcaD Bulb Co . .
American Jadoo Co.-.
American Road Mcli .

Co.

Asmus R, .
Baker W .1 .
Bailer F A.

Basaett & Washburn ..42
Bayeredorfer H & Ct 43 '"..i

Beckert Theo F i»

Berser U H * Co 41

Blanc A -tO

Bobblnk L 0 4S

Bock Win A til

Bool K oral CO *'l

Bonsall J B. . 43

Boston Letter Co 42

Boulon Ferd,

Brown F 4(»

BrONvn Bag Fllllog Mch
44

Co.

Brown k Canfleld 41

Bunting S J 41 5(1

Bnrkl Fred .W

Burpee W Atlee & Co . .41

Cannody J D txS

Cbapln Bos 4S

Chase Benj (B

Clark Bros 44

Clltre 11 53

Cole Bros 56

Conard & Jones Co .^T

Conley John & Son 42

Connell Benj 5;i

Cottage Gardens 48

Crabb & Hunter M

Craig Robt i;i

Cunningham J H 47

Cushinan Gladiolus Co. 44

DIetsch A & Co M

Dillon J U 4',)

Dlmmock A -iS

Domertred &SonB Co.. 52

Dreer HA .V.t

1 »umont \ Co . 41t

Dunlop John H iVS

Bhrel F 43 45

Blchbolz H 4.T

BlllOtl W U 43

Ellis* Pollwortb :»s

Bllwanner i Barry... 51

Faust U G it Co 47

Faxon M B 44

FrverB .Vi

Gtddlngs A A Tki

Grossman C M 47

Gullett W U & Sons. . . .4'J

Gumey HenterCo 04

Hall Ass'n.. 62

Hagen

Hammond Benj 60

Hancock&Hon 52

Harils W K 5(1

Hart M A 43

Heacock Jos 56

Helnl Jos 41

Helnl Geo A 411

Herendeen Mfg Co — 66

Herr Alberts! 55

Herr l>K 54

Herrman A 65

Hews A H& Co 62

HIUBG &Co .52

HlppardB 64

Hltohlngs ACr 22 66

Hopp & Lemke 48

BooKer U M Co M

HoranBdwC 43

Hughes Geo J

Hnlsebosch Bros 41

Humfeld c 11

HuniEH 42

Illinois Cut Flower Co .42

Iowa Seed Co 5^

JennlngsEB 46

Jewett /. K i Co 65

Johnson St, Stokes 46

Joosten C H 55

Easting W F

Keller Bros i

Keller Geo \ Son i

({ennlcon Bros Co... 42 .

Klft Jos 41

King J M J

Kuehn O A.,

Kuhl Geo A

Lang Julius
Lengenfelder C
Llttlefleld U t
Lodder John t Sons
Liocklano Lium c O 61
Lontilale Fdw
LiorJ a^ Burnnam t o
Loulsrilie Tobaooo Co
Lucas J & ( o
Lynon W t
May JN..
MacBean A S
Manning Jacob W
McCarthy N b i to
McCuUough 1 ( I as 1
McKellar ( W
Micbell Henry f
Mlllang FYank
MonlngerJ l Co
Morris Flor il ( o
Mound Clt5 Ho (
Nanz & Neuner

National Plant Oc

Nlemever H A

PasneFL

Pennock Saml S. ...43
Pitcher & Manda

Potter W A i Co

E»rlnceAG4Co 42

Quaker City Mch Wks. .

56 ;

Reed Glass* PalntCj.f

Beed & Keller i

ReldEdw 1

Bern berg Bros i

Rice M& Co 42 t

BlcksecserCH J

Roemer F \

Elogers P'k Floral Co . . I

Rolker A & F ...4

Knpp J F 45 46 =

Sander & Co I

Schiller J L 4

Scott John ;

ScuttKS son 4

snendan w* f 4

Slebold J P '

Siebrecht & Son
Situations. WanU. et«

Skabcura Dip Co

Smith Nath 4 son

Sml.h H A

Soltau C

South Side Floral Co... .

Souster Geo

Steams Lumber Co

Storrs A Harrison

Struck J N & Bro

Sunderbruch H LCo...

Suplot F

Sutherland Geo A

SwahnsSons J G

Syracuse Pottery Co
Traendly & Schenck .

ClbrlchtFJ

Dllrlch Lewis

Vaughan J (' 47

Walker Fertilizer Co. .

Watson G C

Weathered Thos Son. .

Weber H & Sons

Weeber&Don

Welch Bros

WhlUdln Pot Co

Williams & Sons Co

Wilson HE

Winter & Glover

Wlttbold Geo

Wltterstaetter K

Wood Bros i. .

Wrede H

YoungJno

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Zellers Sons Chas

Zlrnglebel D

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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. AUGU^ '> , 1897.

Ho. 481

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Published every Saturday by

THE American Florist Company.

32U Dearborn Street, Clilcago.

Subscription. $1.00 a year. To Europe. 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Address all communications to

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

333 Hearboni .Street, CHICAGO.
Eastern Ottice : 67 Broinfield St., Koston.

OFFICERS:

ADAM GKAUA.M. Cleveland, Ohio, president: Kak-
QUHAR Macrae. Providence. K. I., vice-president;
W. J. Stewakt. 67 Bromfleld St., Boston. Mass., sec-
retary; H. B. Beatty. on City. Pa., treasurer.

CONTENTS.

The Providence convention

— President Graham's address

— Secretary's repoit - - ..

— Treasurer's report ^

—Committee reports

—Tuesday afternoon

— President's reception ,. . . .

—Wednesday tnorniag

— Root galls on cultivated plants

— The florist as scientist vs. artisan

—Shooting contest . .

— Anjerican Carnation Society.

— Chry.sanlheinnm Society of America

—Florist Hail Association

— Wednesday eveniue; . .

—Thursday morning

—A year's progress in roses. : . . .

—Thursday evening

— New carnations Iroiu the commercial stand

point . . . .

—The trade exhibition

— Bowling tournament

— New York to Providence

Chicago florists at Mr. E Buettner's (illus.).
Greenhouses of Mr. E. Buettner (illus.) . . . .
New geranium Mars bedded out (illus.) . . . .

Boston

Chicago

Pittsburg. ...

St. Louis

Johnstown. Pa

St. Paul

Springfield. O

San Jose. Cal

Northampton. Mass

The seed trade

Creenhouse building

Wheeling. W. Va

San Francisco

Till! REMAINING ASSETS of SioUX City

Nursery & Seed Co., were sold July 30,
realizing about $15,000. The seed house,
grounds, good-will, supplies and a large
portion ot the stock were bought by the
receiver of the S oux National Bank, and
he has n quested E. S. Weatherly to take
the management of it.

Wf-ST Grove, Pa.— L. G. & H. G. Wilson
have sold their greenhouse property, con-
sisting of five houses and two acres of
land, to Beitler and W. Brown.

THE PROVIDENCE CONVENTION,

Tuesday Morning Session.

The thirteenth anntiul convention of
the Society of American Florists opened
in Music Hall, Providence, Tuesday morn-
ing under most favorable auspices. The
large hall had been most claboratch' dec-
orated for the occasion by the Providence
brethren and the plants and flowers so
ireely used were of first quality through-
out. An excellent orchestra supplied
good music until the time for opening
and nothing had been left undone to make
the delegates feel that they were truly
welcome.

The first session was opened by a Ic'w
warm words of welcome from President
Farquhar Macrae of the Florists' and
Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island, who
then introduced Mayor McGuiniiess. The
ina\-or of Providence is a most pleasant
speaker and was quicklv in sympathy
with his hearers. He expressed much
gratification at being privileged to wel-
come to Providence the representatives of
such an important body of men as the
associated florists of .\merica. He con-
sidered florists to be artists rather than
mere business men and that their work
was highly educational as teaching a love
for the beautiful. He spoke feelingly of
the various uses of the flowers and said
that no man was thoroughly depraved
w ho had in his heart a love for flowers.
He closed by saying "May the memory of
your visit to our city be as sweet as the
fragrance of your own flowers." His
address was received w.th long continued
applause, and was responded to on be-
half of the society by Mr. W. W. Coles, of
Kokomo, lud., who spoke as follows:

Mr. Mayor, Ladies a.vd Genti^emen
OF Providence:— It affords me great
pleasure on behalf of the Society of .Amer-
ican Florists here in convention, to
respond to the warm words of welcome
spoken by the honorable and highly
respected mayor of this important, inter-
esting and prosperous municipality-
Taking everything into consideration, it
seems to me that as a society we are very
lortunate in having the privilege of meet-
ing in this city, amfng other ihiiigs, to
enjoy the hospitalit;' ''ch ov oo gen-
erously accord us, becai, ot your prom-
ises to make it pleas^t? ■ us q .nng our
sojourn among jou, trr. • ecat — WhIv
reputation which^you su* i at ad
this direction. . I ^-j* '^''

The name of yofi-' city t-

cant — Providence— t •« jt

what our coming aft.^ j i\t

to have been providentihr. ' ,e r^-
minded of the historicaUfact tu,^ ,niscity
has age and an interesting hi., ry more
or less eventful. It is recorde'' hat in
1776 you had a population of 4 souls,

since the close of the revolutior.' . pop-
ulation, like other commcndat ..c things

worthy to be named and praised has
increased steadily and substantially.
Vour city gives visitors the impression
that you have much wealth, an evidence,
possibly, that Providence has favored
Providence. We observe that your man-
ufactories are many and varied, and this
city is a manufacturing centre of exten-
sive commercial and industrial interests.
Your silver ware found upon the tables
of this and other lands tell us that your
trade is extensive.

As we look upon your magnificent parks,
public buildings, monuments, beautiful
cemetci ies, and your palatial homes, we
are satisfied that many of you are in love
with the beautiful, and hence, we arc not
surprised to find ourselves here, whose
life's work it is to beautify and enrich life.
We do not believe that flowers are trifles.
Our observation is that "murderers do
not ordinarily wear roses in their button-
holes and that villains seldom train vines
over their cottage doors." Your many
and well supported charitable instittt-
tions, after which other cities making
large pretentions have patterned, speak
of your philanthropy, generosity and
benevolence. Where institutions of this
sort arc founded and flourish, are invaria-
bly the places where we like to live, build
our homes and rear our children.

The high character of your incorporated
educational institutions, including your
public schools, is widely known, and
they do speak emphatically of your cul-
ture, refinement and commendable enter-
prise. In certain respects your city is as
ancient Athens is said to have been, full
of sights worth seeing and valuable in-
formation,— a good place in which to
learn splendid and valuable lessons. Your
churches, so numerous and beautiful in
architectural design, S]oeak to us and the
world of your religious history and life
today, the secret of your charitable and
educational institutions.

There are educational advantages here
offered the Society of American Florists,
of which the society should avail itself
during its brief sojourn here and we have
no doubt thatyour hospitality will warm
our hearts, and lessons of your thrift and
industry in various directions will do us
good. We hope that our coming among
you will bringyoti no bad luck, this being
our thirteenth annual convention. Mr.
Mayor I am sure I voice the sentiments
of the S. A. F. when I most heartily thank
you for your warm and cordial welcome.

.'Vfter the applause with which this
response was greeted President -Adam
G Miam of the S. .\.F. was presented and
he •■ '^d his address as follows:

Aesident Graham's Address.

' Ladies and Gentlemen, Members or
THE Society of American Florists:-
After a two year's campaign west of the
,\llegheiiv Aloiintains our society comes

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The Am eric ax Florist.

Aug. 21 ,

back to the east, the stronghold of ad-
vanced horticulture in our country.

While we have no reason to regret our
experience in the Middle States, where
the work accomplished was of a charac-
ter which we feel assured will leave a last-
ing impression for the benefit of our pro-
fession in its influence on the communi-
ties where these meetings were held, yet a
broad and correct conception of the aims
of the society will bring the conviction
that we cannot fully accomplish our
mission unless we carry the banner of the
society into every section where its pres-
ence and influence may advance and pro-
mote the intensts of the noble profession
in vihich we are engaged, and where its
imifymg qualities may be brought to
liear with advantage.

It is nevertheless a verj* great pleasure
as well as a privileee to assemble here in
the good old city of Providence, within an
easy journey tor all our friends from
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, and last, but far from least,
Boston. With such favorable surround-
ings we surely cannot fail to have a
pleasant and a profitable convention.

We come here, not expecting to be
able to teach our friends here how to love
and cultivate all that is most beautiful
in nature, for the people of New England
have these lessonsconstantly before them
in many magnificent parks and pleasure
grounds, and in hundreds of beautiful
private establishments. Rather do we
come to draw inspiration from these
beauties that have resulted from man's
skill and intelligence, and to hear from
the lips of riper experience than ours the
lessons that will enable us to go back to
our homes better and stronger for the
same battles there. In all these matters
the men of the east have been leaders and
teachers equal to the btst in the world.
And because these things are so, few of us
expect or hope to contribute as much as
we receive, believing as we do, moreover,
that from the general fund of information
here each should be able to take more
than he gives, as aggregate knowledge
must always far exceed that ol the indi-
vidual. So I should say to each one here:
Improve these opportunities that are
before you. Our hospitable brethren of
Providence give us a kindly welcome; the
Society of American Florists provides in-
struction on many important subjects,
on all of which nearly every one of us is
still open to turther information.

Our friends f.t famous Newport will
show us what wealth and skill well ap-
plied can do toward improving a scene of
great natural possibilities. Go to New-
port and inhale the pure and invigor-
ating sea air and enjoy one of the grand-
est views that the Atlantic coast anywhere
offers to the eye of man. Or if these
things be not to your liking, and you
long for other means of relaxation to
drive the cares of business away, you will
find suitable opportunity in the various
ways provided.

In regard to detailed information as to
the finances and membership particulars
will be forthcoming in the reports of our
secretarv an^ treasurer respectively.

The national charter which we hoped
the government would grant ns belore
this time is still under consideration at
the capital by the powers that be. This
is not by r. ason of any lack of hard work
and earnest endeavor Mr. Smith, once our
honored president, and always our tried
and staunch friend, has labored with
unflagging zeal in our behalf, and so far
succeeded in his efforts as to have it
passed thiough both branches at the last
congressional session. But either through

some unfriendly influence or thiough a
misapprehension as to its purposes Presi-
dent Cleveland saw fit to veto the
measure.

It has been suggested -that by adding
the words, "Ornamental Horticulturists"
to our present title we should be better
able to express the purposes of our or-
ganization, and we should at the same
time facilitate the acquisition of the
charter by removing the objections which
some have raised to the present apparent
narrowness of the scope of our operations.
This amendment, with some other pro-
posed changes in the by-laws of the
society, will be submitted for your con-
sideration at the proper time.

At the executive committee meeting in
March Messrs. May, Harris and Manda
were appointed a committee to corres-
pond with the congressional committee
of ways and means in reference to certain
proposed changes in the tariff regulations
and their efiect on our business. They
were also to appear personally before the
committeee, if necessary, and present such
facts and arguments as would aid con-
gress in arranging as just and acceptable
rates as possible upon imported plants,
bulbs, and so forth.

These instructions to our committee
were given onlj' after a very thorough
and careful discussion of the whole situa-
tion, which is a much more complicated
matter than appears at first glance.
Aside from the proposition to increase
the first cost of imported stock, it was
necessary to consider to what extent the
resultant added expense to the final con-
sumer would cause him to take other
goods that, under present conditions, are
entirely a home product. For instance it
is common knowledge that under the
past few years' tariti laws bulb flowers
of all kinds have been sold so low that
they undoubtedly were many times pur-
chased solely because they represented
the greatest return for the money to the
average buyer, thereby leaving upon the
home grower's hands stock that was
produced by American skill and capital.
There is also to be remembered the fact
that this twenty-five per cent tariff' repre-
sents that much direct, absolute protec-
tion against foreign competition. It
would appear as though this advantage,
combined with those cf far cheaper land
and more efficient labor and methods,
should enable us to keep at home a great
deal of the business in plants of all des-
criptions that heretofore has been done
abroad.

Certainly the experiment seems well
worth trying, though it is possible that
natural conditions may be too much
against us in the matter of Dutch bulb
culture. These are some of the points
that have been considered. Whether or
not the reasoning has been sound experi-
ence can alone determine. There can,
however, be no question as to the ab-
solute justice of the duty levied upon
articles of this character so long as the
government is in need of money to meet
its urgent annual expenses. As patriotic
citizens we should not object to bear our
share of the burden. To distribute the
balance of this e\tra charge equitably
among those who deal with us is a matter
between us and those who buy of us, and
the result will depend largely upon the
wisdom with which we conduct our busi-
ness.

Upon the suggestion of Mr. May the
executive committee passed a resolution
rcqu-ring the secretary to compile an
annual list of all American novelties in-
troduced during each year, together with
the names of the originator and intro-

ducer, in addition to such information in
reference thereto as would be likely to be
of interest or value to the trade and the
public; the same to be published ex-
clusively in the annual report of the
society. A report of this kind would un-
doubtedly be very desirable and valu-
ablf, but can only be made correct, or
appro.ximately so, by great care and labor
on the part of the secretary, together
with the hearty assistance of members of
the trade.

At the same meeting a committee con-
sisting of Messrs Kudd, Smith and May
was appointed to work with the experi-
ment stations in the investigation of
fertilizers as applied to plant growth.
The work assigned to this committee is
of very great importance, and these very
capable gentlemen should receive every
aid possible in order to make their inves-
tigations and experiments productive of
correct and profitable results.

It has also been suggested that
wherever possible so to do we select
some place for the holding of our meet-
ings where facilities can be had for a
lirge display of horticultural exhibits
under cover of a tent or similar inex-
pensive and suitable enclosure. Whether
the society endorses this suggestion or
not, it certainly has some advantages to
recommend it. At many of our meetings
we have been more or less cramped for
space, even where nothing more extensiTC
than a trade extent has been attempted.
We have been obliged on more than one
occasion to occupy two halls, sometimes
a considerable distance apart. This cer-
tainly is not very encouraging to exhibi-
tors or convenient for members. This
being so such a condition can not be to
the best interests of the society. If we
had assured facilities for holding our
meetings in connection with an exhibi-
tion upon a scale more comprehensive
than anything we have as yet attempted
it would be an attractivefeature both for
members of the society and the general
public, hence of value to the trade and the
societ}'.

The past few years, as we all too well
know, have been a period of extraordi-
nary business depression, and in some
degree we have all felt its effects. But
when we consider the immense and con-
stantly increasing quantity of our pro-
ductions it will surely be conceded that
we have come through the ordeal with
less disastrous results than any other busi-
ness interests.

Our society, as might have been ex-
pected, has not entirely escaped the
general depression, but we have reason
to be gratified that we have so well
maintained our position, and that so
many of our members have stood by the
colors through every discouragement
with a loyalty which should give us en-
couragement and confidence in the future
prosperity and usefulness of the society.
It would not be candid, however, to at-
tribute the present stationary condition
of our organization entirely to business
causes. Although it may appear some-
what like a reflection upon the good busi-
ness judgment of many of the craft, it is
nevertheless true that many of them take
no active interest in the work of the
society. Some do not stop at this point,
but go further in adverse and not over-
friendlj- criticism from the outside, in-
stead of attempting to better what they
object to from the proper position. These
critics should bear in mind that destruc-
tion has always been easier than construc-
tion, and that an edifice, however faulty,
is better than no building at all. The
best way to correct architectural faults

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The American Florist,

71

CHICAGO FLORISTS AT MR E. BUETTNERS. PARK RIDGE, ILL

is not necessarily to attack the founda-
tion of the structure.

Aside from these there is another and
far larger class that stands outside the
society asking of what benefit it would
be to them individually to join such an
organization. In answering such a query
I should like to lay more stress than is
usually done upon the unification that
has been accomplished throughout the
trade since the society has been estab-
lished. Prior to that time the florist
nearly everywhere was a solitary indi-
vidual, hardh' recognized by the world as
a unit in a great and growing industrj-.
He had absolutely nothing in common
with the craft in other cities, and not
very much with his own fellow-trades-
men in his own city. Trade papers of
general circulation and recognized au-
thority among commercial florists did
not exist. Local clubs were confined to a
very few of the largest cities. Methods
of construction, heating, ventilating,
many of the processes of cultivation, and
sale, were of the crudest character.

There is nothing in these statements
that should be construed to mean that
the Society of American Florists alone
has brought about the wonderful results
ol late years. But what is meant, what
1 desire to lay particular emphasis upon
is this, that through this organization,
through the development of this tangible
body, has conic the feeling of strength,
the sense of power to do those things
that for the benefit of the trade in general
and the individualin particular should be
done. The melancholy hermit, abiding in
various more or less dilapidated, flue-
heated structures, conscious of his own
littleness and leebleness compared with
other callings, and forgetting to what
degree his was intrinsically the better and
nobler occupation, has given place (or is
fast doing so) to modern methods of con-
ducting operations.

The florist of to-day feels himself more
than ever a member of a great and grow-
ing profession, worthy of ranking with
the greatest and best. He has recogni-
tion and respect from the general public,
not alone for himself but for his business.
He can buy or sell in various markets.
He gets reasonable consideration from
transportation companies. He can at-
tend, if he wishes, various exhibitions.

general or special in their character, but
all educative in his business and broaden-
ing in their tendency. By his trade
papers he may keep in touch with the
best and most modern methods. As I
have said before, our societv has not done
all these things nor all of the nianv others
that you all can recall. But I do say
that without that convention of earnest
workers in Cincinnati years ago the re-
cognition of the potential power of the
florists in America might have gone un-
realized for many years, and we to-day
should be as a whole far behind our
present stage of progress. Some of these
things have been made possible, and all
of them have been helped by the society.

These are real, tangible, solid benefits,
of which the trade in general has reaped
the profit, and this is an answer to him
who asks of what use has the Society of
.\merican Florists been to him. And if
these benefits are to be retained, and in-
creased in many ways impossible to fore-
cast until the emergency arises, this sense
of unit}', of existence as a solid, compact
and serviceable body, must be maintained
and increased either by this society or
some similar body. It is the real visible
embodiment of the influence and power of
the individual florists of America.

The rule holds good for the various
auxiliary societies as well. While they
do not perhaps in every case owe their
existence to the original organization,
}'et they arose from a special need, the
sense of which has developed in the parent
association. The advance made in some
of these special flowers, to promote which
the smaller organizations were estab-
ished, has been remarkable.

It may be well to notice here in this
connection that the chrysanthemum
society proposes to have certificates pre-
pared during the present year in which
provision will be made for the endorse-
ments of the president and secretary of
the Society of American Florists as well
as the officers of the Chrysanthemum
Society itself. The president of your
society was also requested to appoint a
committee to work with their committee
in making awards to new chrysanthe-
mums entitled to these joint certificates.
Some such system appears to have many
advantages, and is calculated to main-
tain aud enlarge the influence of the

national society, at the same time giving
more weight and importance to the work
of the chrysanthemum society.

To the national organization many of
the local clubs, now scattered throughout
the country, owe their existence and use-
fulness in their different spheres. When-
ever it has been determined to hold a con-
vention in a certain city the necessity for
a local organization has at once been
felt and the want supplied, and the
result has been to bring florists together
for this purpose in a way impossible to
have accomplished otherwise. These
clubs hold together afterward and exer-
cise their solidifying influence in many
ways, even where their members are not
all members of the national society. It
would seem, therefore, as though some
means of connecting our local organiza-
tions more closely with the national one
would present many advantages to all
parties concerned, and a thorough can-
vass of the situation should result to the
benefit of us all.

In years gone by such men as Peter
Henderson, Robert Buist, and others,
men of strong individuality, strict in-
tegrity and great business ability, men
who came to this country with nothing
but these qualities and an indomitable
pluck and energy to carry them through,
fought their way to the front and became
recognized leaders in our industry. These
men were looked up to within the various
spheres of theiractivities.and to a certain
extent within those limits they furnished
example and instruction in the vari 'US
branches of horticulture and floriculture.
They stood for the forces of organization
and intelligent eflort, and as such were
looked up to by the gardeners of their
day. I do not doubt that many to-day
still owe a great deal to the inspiration
of these men.

But the enormous expansion of the
limits of capital and labor involved in
our business makes the domination of a
few individuals no longer possible. We
must have a greater, broader, and more
imper.sonal organization around which
the trade can rally. This centralization
is recognized as absolutely necessary for
the best results, whether the matter at
stake be religion, politics, or plain busi-
ness; and so far this subject has been
treated purely from a business point Qf

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view, because circumstances compel the
most of us to make business considera-
tions the fundamental ones.

The occupation that we follow is in
itself one of the most beautiful, the most
interesting, and ennobling, that the de-
velopment of man's higher nature has
brought into existence. It has always
seemed to me that the intimate contact
with nature and her various complicated
processes that our calling makes neces-
sary should tend to make us better men
in every way. We see, or should at least
do so, in the constant contemplation of
these marvellous processes, the delicate
handiwork of an influence far beyond our
present powers of comprehension. We
should feel, I think, that all the small
matters about which we so constantly
fret and worry, are after all but trivial
things and little worth the trouble, and
that after all the great things, those really
worth striving for, lie far aside along the
path of mutual trust and assistance, and
when in the pursuance of that end we use
all the opportunities that organization
offers, then, and only then the mission of
our national society is ended and its
work done.

A vote of thanks to the mayor for his
hearty welcome was passed without a
dissenting voice.

Secretary Stewart presented his annual
report as follows:

Secretary's Report.

Mr. President and Members of the
Society of American Florists:
In the secretary's report at Cleveland
last year it was shown that lapses from
membership on account of unpaid dues
appeared to be on the decrease. It now
becomes my agreeable duty to note not
only a continuance of this encouraging
condition, but also to report substantial
additions to our ranks, in new members
and former members who have rejoined.
Our roll now contains the names of 786
member exclusive of those added at this
meeting, of whom 561 are fully paid up to
January 1, 1897. Of the 225 who siill
owe for 1896 128 owe also for 1895. There
were added in 1896 68 new names, and
31 suspended members have accepted the
special concession offered by the executive
committee for reinstatement. The 68
new members for 1896 are credited to the
various states as follows: Ohio 20; Cali-
fornia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and
Rhode Island 6 each; Michigan 4; Illinois;
Missouri, New York, and Ontario 3 each;
Indiana, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mary-
land, Utah, Wisconsin, New Hampshire,
Tennessee, one each.

The unusually large number of acces-
sions for 1897 and the vitaUty and wide-
spread interest manifested would seem to
indicate that our Society has passed safely
through the period of depression which
has been fatal to so many enterprizes,
that the • rganization is very much alive
and that the campaign of education will
surely win.

We have sustained losses by death dur-
ing the twelve months since our last
meeting, as follows: Wm. Robinson, North
Easton, MasS., died September 16, 1896;
Ed. Wachendorf, Atlanta, Ga., December
10. 1896; H. L. Sunderbruch. Cincinnati,
O., January 6, 1897; Wm Elliott,
New York, January 16, 1897; David
Fisher, Montvale, Mass . February 16,
1897; R. J. Murphy, Cincinnati, O.,
February 2-t, 1897; lohn Saul, Washing-
ton, D. C, Mav 11, 1897; D. H. Roberts,
■"lew York, July 8, 1897.
The executive committee met in this

city on March 9th, 10th, 1897, all the
members being present except Messrs.
Beatty, Rawson and McCullough, for
whom Messrs. J. N. May, E. A. Wood
and W. A. Manda served as substitutes.
There was much earnest discussion, and
every suggestion for the welfare of the
organization was carefully considered.
An examamination of the various halls
resulted in the choice of the place where
we are now assembled. A graded schedule
of charges for exhibition space was
adopted, and a gentleman of ability
appointed to superintend this important
feature of the convention. In accordance
with the expressed desire of many mem-
bers it was decided to encourage the
exhibiting of new and rare plants by
offering a number of silver and bronze
medals for competition at this meeting.
A sub committee was appointed to work
in conjunction with the various State
experiment stations in the investigation
of fertilizers and other subjects of vital
interest to plant growers. The committee
also went on record as favoring the selec-
tion of a location for the next annual
meeting, possibly in the suburbs of the
convention city, where room and facilities
may be had for making an out door dis-
play with ornamental planting, etc. The
program for this convention was care-
fully planned that it might reflect, as
much as possible, the spirit of progress,
which is so essential to the prosperity of
our Society.

One of the most important acts of the
executive committee was to provide for a
system of annual registration of new and
introduced plants, with description, etc.,
the list to be compiled by the secretary,
and its circulation confined to members
of the Society. This is the first step
towards a stand which your secretary
has long believed to be inevitable if we
would keep the organization on its feet
permanenth'. The annual cost of main-
tainance in our present form is considera-
ble, as j'our treasurer's report will show,
yet we give unreservedly to the public
and spread broadcast without any
restriction in our favoi% every detail of
this meeting, papers, discussions, exhibi-
tion, in fact all there is in evidence here
today of advancement in the knowledge
and practice of our profession. Is the
spirit of generous loyalty, of unselfish
aporeciation, abroad in the land suffi-
ciently to make this philanthropic course
a safe one while our sole means of revenue
is the receipts from annual membership
dues, and the usual result of efforts to
collect these dues is the ill-will which too
often, in the S. A. F. at least, seems to be
a natural sequence of delinquency?

It is understood that the committee
which has been laboring with the probjem
of an equitable fire insurance for green-
house property is now ready to bring
forward a practical scheme and here may
be offered an opportunity, similar to that
unwisely thrown away at the time of the
hail insurance agitation, whereby this
Society may command the support of the
majority of those engaged in the green-
house industry. The proposed amend-
ment to the by-laws, establishing a life
membership fund may if adopted and
well responded to, prove to be still
another step towards a permanent, sell-
supporting existence. Anything that will
tend to reduce the labor and expense o(
stationery, printing and postage on
several hundred bills and duns sent
through the mails several times a year is
certainly worth trying.

The great, unsolved problem, as it looks
in the light of the experiences of the
secretary's office, is how to enlist the

S3'mpathy and financial support of our
members who from business, pecuniary
or domestic reasons or on account of
remoteness from the place of meeting are
prevented from attending the conventions
regularh'. We have in the distant state
of Californian, for example, 10 members
who are paying their dues annually,
without complaint, and a message of
congratulation and good fellowshipcomes
with every remittance. What do they
enjoy in return, other than the pleasant
consciousness of having generously con-
tributed towards the maintainance of an
institution whose influence is exerted for
the general good of the profession? The
support of the stay-at-homes is indispen-
sable,for even when we meet in the most
populous centres and with the incentive
of games and entertainments for those
who enjoy them, the receipts from atten-
dants at the convention cannot be
depended upon to pay all obligations
and have something left. What shall we
give to the individual members of our
organization, over and above what they
can get practically for nothing, which
will be recognized as sufficiently valuable
to secure from the rank and file of the
profession throughout the land their
enthusiastic loyalty? Sentiment doesn't
counthereandliteratureis, unfortunately,
in very light demand.

The demands on the secretary, particu-
larly in the matter of correspondence,
increase considerably' each year, without
relation to the number of names on the
membership roll. A conservative estimate
places the quantity of mail matter
despatched Irom the secretary's office
during the past year at over 6,000 pieces.

In closing this report I take the oppor-
tunity to thank officers and members for
their uni orm and kindly support at all
times, and to congratulate the association
on the heartiness with which those whom
they have entrusted with the honors and
duties of othce have responded when
called upon to do anything for the welfare
of the Society.

Treasurer's Report.

Treasurer Beatty reported receipts for
the year as $1883, which added to the
balance on hand at end of last year made
a total of $3511.51. F^xpenditures were
$2490 32, leaving a balance of $1021.19
on hand Jan. 1, 1897.

Committee Reports.

The report of the executive committee
recommended several important changes
in the by-laws. They were ordered printed
so the members might vote understand-
ingly Thursday evening, at which time
action will be taken. The report of the
nomenclature committee had notyetbeen
received.

The report of the committee on fire in-
surance was presented by Chairman J.
G. Esler as follows:

Report of the Fire Insurance Committee
of the S A. F.

Y'our committee after careful considera-
tion, recommend the following plan of
fire insurance, which with slight changes
to comply with certain requirements,
could be used to effect an organization
under the laws of either Indiana, New
Jersey or Missouri. To organize under
the laws of Indiana would require $1,-
000,000 worth of business. New Jersey
about $2,000,000 worth of business, and
under the laws of Missouri at least $5,

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GREENHOUSES OP MR E. BUETTNER, PARK RIDGE. ILL

000.000 worth of business. The general
outlines ol the plan are:

1. All insurance to be based as far as
possible upontheclassification previously
adopted by the Society of American Flo-
rists. A sifned statement of construc-
tion and condition of greenhouses to form
a part of contract, and misrepresentation
to create forfeiture in case of loss.

2. A one percent reserve on new busi-
ness, and a three-quarters of one percent
advanced assessment upon the minimum
risk of the S. A. F. classification as a
basis for assessments.

3. Assessments to be levied at option
of officers when assessment funds fall be-
low one percent value of risks assumed,
notice thereof to be gis-en to members
before date of levy.

4. All risks upon which assessments
have not been paid in 30 days from date
of levy, shall become void, but members
to be restored to membership if assess-
ment is paid within 60 days from date of
levy.

5. Adjusters to be appointed by the
officers and a list to be filed with the sec-
retary.

6. Notification of loss to be made to
the secretary, and instructions wired to
the adjuster whom he may select

7. Dwellings and outbuildings of mem-
bers to be insured at a rate to be fixed by
officers.

8. Five thousand dollars to be the
maximum amount of risk, but after risks
to be permitted when completely de-
tach d, 100 feet from all other risks.

We believe a classification, and a reserve
fund, to be essentially necessary to anv
successlul scheme of fire insurance of
greenhouse property. Under the laws of
New Jersey, organization can be efl'ected
without the use of premium notes. Under
the laws of Indiana and Missouri pre-
mium notes would be necessary.

Your committee recommend that a
temporary organization be made at once,
as far as the election of a president, vice-
dresident. secretary and treasurer is con-
cerned. These officers could perfect detail,
ascertain the amount of insurance that
would be placed, and arrange for organ-
ization or purchase of a charter, and
finally when a percentage ot payment had
been made, call a meeting of the members
enrolled for permanent organization.

Your committee are confident that the
success or failure of the plan presented
now rests with the ti'ade at large, and
that it now remains for them to signify
whether or not, they desire a Mutual
Trade Fire Insurance Association, giving
insurance at first cost.

.\fter some discussion a committee con-
sisting of Messrs. W. J. Vesey, J. G. Esler
and Judge Hoitt was appointed to take
the preliminary steps toward perfecting
an organization as suggested in the plan.

The usual committee on awards in the
various classes was appointed and Messrs.
Edwin Lonsdale, M. H. Norton and W.
R. Smith were appointed judges in the
special new plant classes.

Tuesday Afternoon.

The carriage ride and visit to Swan
Point Cemetery tendered to the ladies of
the convention started from the Narra-
gansett Hotel on Tuesday afternoon
about 2:30. There were seven large barge
wagons elaborately decorated with
hydrangeas, asters, gladioli and smilax.
To carry the party, and on account of the
many husbands and sweethearts who
thought it necessary to go along, so as to
be sure that no harm befell their precious
charges, Ihey were all comfortably, no
doubt to some delightfully, crowded.
The route was through the business por-
tion of the city, then along finely macada-
mized roads to the cemetery. Many fine
residencts were passed and the park sys-
tem of one lawn merging into the other
without the usual dividing fence seemed
to be almost universal.

At the cemetery the party was met by
Mr. Timothy McCarty, the genial and
talented superintendent who gave them
a hearty welcome and then preceded the
coaches through the grounds of this
thoroughly up to date cemetery. It is a
modern place for burial of the dead and
on every hand is to be seen the result of
Mr. McCarty 's master hand and brain in
the development of one of the finest ceme-
teries in the coimtry. Everywhere it
seemed possible to beautify the grounds
it has been done. A lake here, artistically
surrounded with rock and planted on the
border with appropriate treesand shrubs,
there a summer house while near the mid-
dle of a green sward there crops out a
large boulder looking natural and yet
artificially arranged. This is repeated in
several instances. A large and dangerous
washed out gully has been turned into a
beauty spot by the addition of large and
small boulders and low growing trees
suitable to keep the soil from being
washed away. What was once an eye-
sore is now a charming ravine. A large
stone wall, if it can be so called, borders
the grounds on one side and is a marvel
of the builder's art. It contains many
stones weighing over a ton each and some
of them more than five tons. The largest

stones or boulders seem to be set in the
top of the wall, while no cement is used,
there appears to be no danger of their
falling. It is vine covered with ampelop-
sis both quinquefolia and Veitchii, bigno-
nias and aristolochias. This is a great
feature of the landscape bank and is
greatly admired by all who see it. An
interesting group is composed of native
shrubs and vines and is planted to look
as homelike as possible.

After the tour of the cemetery the
coaches were drawn up at the gate of
Superintendent McCarty's lawn and the
party in vited in to partake of a substantial
coUption. The inveterable photographer
now put in appearance and placed the
group on record just as they stood. After
three cheers for the jolly host and hostess,
the party returned to the city by another
route.

The committee in charge from the
Providence Florists' Club were: Far-
quhar Macrae, N. D. Pierce, Jr , Thos. J.
Johnston, M. J. Leach, and Mrs. F.
Macrae and other ladies of the ladies'
auxilliary committee. The afternoon was
an ideal one in every respect and all
returned delighted with their trip Tues-
day evening.

The President's Reception,

The usual president's reception was this
year an unusually brilliant aflSair. After
those present had been entertained by
^ome excel lent orchestral music, lines were
formed and all gave President Graham a
personal greeting and snake of the hand.
He had a kind word and friendly grasp
for each and all were made to feel that
they were partakers of the good fellow-
ship that prevailed. After this ceremony
was concluded the Union Veteran Quar-
tette rendered a vocal selection, "The
Grand Old Flag" in a way that stirred
the hearers greatly and on recall they
favored the company with a lighter selec-
tion in an equally acceptable manner. A
letter from the Governor of Rhode Island,
was read by the secretary, in which that
official expressed in a very happy manner
his regret at not being able to be present,
and in which he used terms very eugolistic
of the Society of American Florists. Then
followed vocal solos by Mrs. Florence D.
Snow, with violin obligato, which were
much enjoyed, and finally the floor was
cleared for dancing in which the young
people at once took part, refreshments
having been served in the meantime. All
seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly
and to feel that their social reunions were
to be encouraged.

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Wednesday Morning.

The reports of judges of the trade exhi-
bition were read and adopted. The
awards will be found ia another column.
Prof. Halsted not beinar present, his essay
was read by Mr. J.N. May. It was as
follows:

Root Galls of Cultivated Plants.

\_Read before the Society of A mertcan Florists at
the Providence Convention.}

Galls, that is unusual malformations of
small portions of a plant, occur upon
leaves, stems and roots, and may be
induced by insects or other animals, fungi,
etc. The time limits of this paper will
not permit even the briefest outline of the
various forms of galls of leaves or stems,
and the subject assigned me is at once
taken in hand.

Root galls are many and equally vari-
ous as to their origin. Acabbage or tur-
nip plant, for example, is making a death
struggle and upon removing its roots
from the ground they are found mal-
formed beyond what the imagination
would picture. The English truckers call
it "finger and toes" in an attempt to
describe in the name the strange combina-
tion of roots. We called it "clubroot" or
■'clump foot"; but by whatevername it is
known the fact remains that the root
system has been wonderfully malformed
and instead of the ordinary fibrous roots
there are a multitude of ill-shaped nodules
strung together

This galling of the turnip, cabbage and
allied plants is due to a minute fungus
that makes its attack upon the plant,
while it is quite young and the roots are
small and tender. The germs are in the
soil and remain there for years feeding
upon the roots of weeds or other plants
belonging to the cabbage group of plants.
Thus the mustards, shepherd's purse,
pepper grasses and similar weedy plants
all harbor the cljb-root fungus. This
fact of the wide range of the turnip club
root pest is brought out to show how
plants related to the crop infested may
be the means of preserving the enemy and
even increasing the germs in a soil, while
the field is devoted to some other crop
simply because the weeds as nurse plants
of the fungus are permitted to grow.

Instead of a cabbage one pulls up a
vigorous bean plant. Upon its branching
roots are a score or more of nearly
spherical bodies half the size of small
peas. These are the so-called tubercles
and consist of a wall of normal bean root
tissue; but within this the cell contents
consist of innumerable bacteria-like cells.
The following is Tubeufs description of
these galls as translated hy Smith in the
large book upon "Diseases of Plants"
issued during the present year. "The
short red-shaped microbe forces its way
into a root hair or epidermal cell, multi-
plies there, and is conducted to the inner
cortical cells by plasma threads continu-
ous through the cell walls. A rapid
division of the inner cortical cells is setup
till a tubercle is formed. * * * The
bacteria multiply simultaneously and are
transfered into new cells where a great
change comes over most of them; they
enlarge very much and become club-
shaped or dichotomously branched bodies
without power of division. * * The
great importance of the tubercles of
leguminosae is that the plants bearing
them are capable of taking up free nitro-
gen from the atmosphere and utilizing it."
This somewhat lengthy quotation has
been made because the finding of these

galls upon the roots of clover and other
legurainosfB by somegrowers of rosesand
other ornamental plants had led to some
discussion in the public press. The galls
common to the clover roots and those of
peas, beans and many other plants are
not due to the same cause as those met
with upon the roots of many ornamental
plants and the finding of them upon the
clovers growing in a certain soil should be
in no way used as a reason for discarding
that soil for greenhouse purposes. In like
manner the galls produced in the roots of
any clover or clover-like plants in a bed
devoted to roses is no index whatsoever
that there is danger of the roses becoming
galled.

The subject of tubercles and the peculiar
relation that they bear in the economy of
the plant bearing them forms one of the
most interesting chapters in modern vege-
table nutrition. In caseof the galls upon
the cabbage roots they are a positive
injury and sooner or later the plant loses
the power of root absorption and wilts
and dies; the roots in the meantime JDe-
coming rotten and foul smelling. With
the tubercles of the leguminosa; there is
increased vigor given to the plant that
bears them and the advantage of their
development is a well recognized fact
which is taking practical shape in the
artificial propagation of the tubercle
germs and their being sown where there
may be otherwise a lack of them in the
soil.

In the third place let us consider the
nature ot the root gall of the roses. These
are not due to fungi or the organisms
that pioduce the tubercles of the legu mi-
nose plants, but result from the attack of
microscopic worms that are known as
nematodes. These creatures are in form
like that of an ordinary eel and under the
microscope are easily recognized by their
almost constant wiggling, thus giving
them the common name of eel worms.
The general appearance of rose roots
when infested with the nematode worms
is not unlike that of a lupine or a sweet
clover plant. The galls of the one might
easily be mistaken for those of the other
until the microscope is brought to the
rescue when the differences become so
remarkable that the wonder is that
causes so widely separated should pro-
duce results that to the naked eye are so
similar.

The galls of the rose vary much in size
and shape, but usually are but a small
fraction of an inch in diameter and con-
sist of enlargements of the fibres of the
root system.

These nematode galls are much more
abundant upon the roots than generally
known and because of their being under
ground they remain unnoticed until the
infested plants show unmistakable signs
of decline when an investigation results
in the discovery of the root galls. They
are much more abundant in warm cli-
mates than elsewhere and that is one rea-
son why they are especially prevalent in
the greenhouse.

In looking up the subject of a tomato
blight in Mississippi a few years ago the
writer was impressed with the fact that
nearly every tomato plant was affected
with root galls due to nematodes. In the
north the freezing of the soil thoroughly
and deeply during the winter tends to
keep these root enemies in check, and from
experience it is a fact that they are more
abundant in seasons that follow mild
winters.

In this there is a practical suggestion,
namely the long hard freezing of a soil
that is to be afterwards employed in the
greenhouse for the growth of plants like

roses and violets that are very liable to
attack from the nematodes. These worms
propagate with great rapidity where con-
ditions favor them, and it is better to
take all precautions in keeping them out
of the bed at the outset than to leave the
work of eradication until after they are
well established in the plants.

This leads directly to a consideration of
precautionary measures. In the first
place the plants should be free from the
worms, the most difficult end to reach, as
it means a removal of the earth and a
careful examination of the roots with the
rejection of all plants that are infested.
The eel-worms may come in with the
earth and, as before stated, they infest
the roots of many plants, there is diffi-
culty in making a selection and feel at all
certain of freedom from the worms. Soil
that has been used forgrowinga previous
crop should be discarded, especially if the
plants lacked in vigor, due to inroads
upon them made by the nematodes.
Freezing, as before stated, is a cleansing
process for the soil. On the other hand a
high temperature is also inimical to them.
The heating of the soil, either bak-
ing or steaming, is probably the more
available of the two treatments and has
been resorted to by some growers with
cheering results. If manure should be the
chief vehicle for the entrance of the worms
it may be possible to either heat it, or
else resort to plant food added in the
form of commercial fertilizers. It is also
possible that some substance may be put
upon the soil that while harmless to the
plants may kill the worms that are
not already in the roots of the plants.
Lime is such a substance, which when
sprinkled over the surface will at each
watering yield a lime wash that is
destructive to the worms it reaches.
Kainit, one of the leading commercial
fertilizers, has proved effective in combat-
ting insects that work through the soil,
and it is not unlikely that this substance
may prove of value in the greenhouse.

In conclusion it has been the attempt in
this brief paper to call attention to three
classes of root galls by citing one case of
each. First those malformations of roots
like the club-root of the cabbage due to a
low form of mold, the germs of which
enter from the soil, and when in sufficient
number destroy the affected plant.

Secondly the root galls of clover and
clover-like plants which are produced by
bacterial germs, but instead of inducing
decay promote the life of the plant in
which they are lodged. Between the
clover and the tubercle germ there exists
so-to-say a mutual understanding, and
their life processes are united for the
benefit of both.

Lastly a third class of root galls is con-
sidered, namely, those most abundant
upon the roots of greenhouse plants and
much dreaded by florists. These are pro-
duced by microscopic worms that thriv-
ing in the tissue of the abnormally
swollen roots check the activity of the
plant and ultimately may cause it to
sicken and die.

For the eradication of these microscopic
eelworms there arecertain precautionary
measures that may well be borne in mind,
namely the examination of the roots of
plants and the rejection of all that are
galled; the cleansing of the soil in all its
constiti:ents by freezing, baking or steam-
ing; the use of lime water while the crop
is growing and possibh' that of Kainit or
some other commercial fertilizer, bearing
in mind always that sick plants are un-
profitable and good management means
watchfulness from the start and alwavs.

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NEW DWARF GERANIUM MARS BEDDED OUT.

In the discussion that followed Mr. M.
I. O'Brien said that while eel worms can-
not usually be seen through an ordinary
magiiifying glass, their presence can he
noted when a small piece of a' root gall is
squeezed between two pieces of glass and
then placed under the magnifier. Mr.
May stated that in examining a root gall
for eel-worms he moistened a piece of the
gall and squeezed out the liquid with a
pair of tweezers. In this liquid the eel
worms could be readily seen under the
microscope. He had counted as many as
thirty worms in the liciuid from a piece of
root gall no larger than a pin head. Mr.
May knew of no waj- of killing eel-worms
in the soil except by heating the soil to
from 220 ■ to 24-0°.

Mr. Benj. Hammond recommended the
use of lime mixed with a small quantity
of nitrate of soda. The nitrate wasaddcd
merely tostimulaterootaction. The lime
slacked slowly and when in the form of a
dry powder was sifted overthebed. Each
watering would carry some of the lime to
the eel worms. The thanks of the society
were extended to Prof. Halsted for his
valuable essay. Prof. Kane was on hand
and read his paper, as below.

The Florist as Scientist vs. Artisan.

1)V F. IV. H.\NK, XKW HAMl'SUIKE COLLKliK.

[Read before llie Soa'elv of American Huiiitsat
the Providence Convention. |

By way of introduction, I wish to say
that by the term florist I really mean
horticulturist, using it in the broader
sense, just as we call our gathering the
Society of American Florists, the term
including the landscape gardener, park
superintendent, and not excluding, as far
as I know, the vegetable or fruit grower,
should he desire to join.

Most of us call ourselves florists while
here; nevertheless, I dare say but few of
us adhere strictly to floriculture. The
great rank and file grow plants and
flowers but find it to our advantage to
have had more or less experience in lay-
ing out grounds, growing vegetables and
fruits, profagating shrubbery, caring for
parks, cemeteries, etc.

Much was said last year about chang-
ing the name of our association, many
thinking we have out grown the old name
and that the term does not convey the
larger and truermcaningit should. While
this is true, it nevertheless appears to me
that it is far better to have an associa-
tion with an elastic name rather than one
with a name too general. There arc

enough florists in this country to make
this society a success, and florists as a
class are such whole-souled and good-
hearted people that they arc always will-
ing to expand and enlarge along parallel
occupations should circumstances desire
or demand it. I would venture to say
that should I inquire of this association
as to the best varieties of lettuce or
celery on the one hand, or shrubs and
trees on the other, the subject would be
as ably discussed as the culture of manj-
flowers.

During the past year 1 had occasion to
advertise for a foreman to take charge of
both greenhouse and gardens at the New
Hampshire College, and found that all
the applicants were men claiming to be
experitnced in one as well as the other.
During the past month a gentleman
living in London, England, having just
completed a fine summer residence in our
town desired to get a man suited to take
charge of his place. It is needless to say
that there was little trouble in filling the
same. There are plenty of men who have
prepared themselves for just such places.
This man wanted drives laid out, a small
vegetable garden, plants for bistable and
conservatory, lawn kept in order, etc.

Xow to return to my subject, should I
call a person filling the last named posi-
tion, or in fact cither, a florist or a horti-
culturist? Perhaps the latter would be
more fitting, but were neither a florist
the}' could not have filled the positions.
\Vc may consider florist, therefore, as a
broad term for the present.

It is equally important that I conve}' to
vou my meaning of scientist and artisan.
Perhaps I should have used the terms
educated and uneducated florists; how-
ever, that does not convex' the whole
meaning I desire to present. It appears
to me many times that the term scientist
is misconstrued. A scientific florist is
simply a man who has a knowledge of
the elementary' sciences, such as botany,
which may be divided into systematic,
economic and physiological; chemistry of
plant growth; soil physics; geolog}-; en-
tomology, or the classification and study
of insects and how to combat them;
micology or the study of plant diseases,
their remedies, etc. To some education in
all these branches may seem unnecessary,
but they are, nevertheless, as fundamental
to the enlightened understanding and due
appreciation of a florist as it is for a
doctor to have a knowledge of the origin
and uses of the medicines which he pre-

scribes for his patients. Time was when
there were few doctors and many so-called
"quacks"; nowadays the quack is disap-
pearing. The natural tendency, however,
is towards physicians well educated,
trained and skilled in their profession.
The c|uack was a doctor in the days gone
by as much as the M. 1).; and the terms
artisan and scientist are as applicable to
these two cases as they are to the term
florist to-day. We would have the quack
doctors with us still were not that the
study of medicine has reached a scientific
level and only those able and willing to
attain that high standing are recognized
as worthy of practicing it.

The florist is not compelled to pass any
state exaniin.ations to practice his pro-
fession, and his occupation is not directly
parallel to that of the physician; never-
theless, it should be our aim to make our
calling of high attainments. Although
many of us are capable of growing flowers
and making a financial success of it, we
nevertheless are anxious that the occupa-
tion we represent be ennobled and of high
standard.

Who of us would not have our sons and
daughters better educated than we our-
selves in the fundamentals that go to make
their occupations in life the better under-
stood and loved? It is here then I desire
so point out in a general way the difler-
ence between the florist as scientist and
artisan. Time was when the florist was
simply an artisan or person apprenticed
to his profession, required to do in a me-
chaiiical way as his employer or foreman
did; no reasons or explanations were
necessary. He simply imbibed the busi-
ness until he became an automatic ma-
chine, never doinganythingin an original
waj'. We doubtless have many florists
to-day that belong to this old school of
training, and many too that are consid-
ered a prize by their employers. I think
it is Peter Henderson that shows in some
of his writings vei-y plainlv that in flori-
culture, .ns in other occupations, American
thrift and enterprise have rapidly been
changing, and that one finds that there
are other ways of doing things even
better, ([uicker and by far more profitable
than the old one.

In floriculture, as elsewhere, the wide
awake man who is well versed in and pre-
pared for his life work is the srccessful
one. It would be a simple matter for me
to point out as noted examples members
of this association, who are recognized
as men of thought and ability, as is evi-
denced by their publications and writings.
These are the men we feel proud of and
point our would-be florists to as ex-
amples. There are plenty of us who can
do routine work of floriculture, but com-
paratively few who can stimulate others
to an appreciation of our labors. I sin-
cerely believe that we as florists should
resolve to place a higher standard of
education upon our employes and insist
that they become versed in the simple
scientific principles co vering plant growth,
so that they would become more actively
interested in their calling.

Education means advancement. I have
students in my classes in horticulture who
know nothnig about floi'iculture or its
allied subjects, nor even, perhaps, ever
cared anything about the subject until it
was brought before them, when many be-
came deeply interested. Although few
ever became florists, nevertheless, from
their short experience in such work as in
making an inventory of all the plants in
the greenhotises, recording their names,
propagating a number from both seeds
and cuttings, learaing something of their
insect enemies and fungous diseases, etc.,

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thej' gain an interest in them that is last-
ing. One young man taking the general
agricultural course who has a year yet
before graduating, naturall_v took to the
subjects of forestry and landscape garden-
ing. For his practical work this spring
term he surveyed, plotted and prepared
general drawings for oin' college grounds.
We need more teaching of floriculture.
Floricultural schools are the things of
the future, as, indeed, is already being
evidenced. Courses in floriculture are
already offered in our best agricultural
colleges, there being in some cases both
the scientifically trained teacher and a
good practical florist, under whom the
student receives his instruction. It was
but a few years ago that horticulture
was recognized as being of enough im-
portance in our colleges to allow a man
to devote all his attention to it. The
professor of horticulture has invariablj'
been professor of agriculture, botany,
entomology, geologj'; etc., in which hor-
ticulture usually received the least atten-
tion. It is needless for me to say that
this is rapidly changing.

Horticulture is a term covering science
and art of pomology or fruit growing,
olericulture or vegetable gardening, flori-
culture and landscape horticulture. A
horticulturist is not a specialist as much
as a florist. The oneis general, while the
other is specific. The requirements or
preparation for either should be the same
up to a certain point. No student can be
made properly to understand the facts of
horticulture unless he is thoroughly
grounded in the elementary sciences of
botany, chemistry, etc., which underlie
the principles of plant growth. The
sciences underlying floriculture are neces-
sarily taught in our advanced common
schools. Much is said in these days
about agriculture and its allied branches
being taught in our public schools. We
might join such and ask that we specialize
still further and treat floriculture here
also. It seetrs to me here we make a
mistake. It is well enough to decorate
and embellish school rooms and grounds
and insist that our school teachers have
a liking for and knowledge of the vege-
table kingdom, but it is another thing to
teach abstract principles to those who
have no idea of the simple. The primary
school is the place, however, for primary
instruction, and should be confined to
that. What the child needs is a general
education with the technical brought in
as early as possible and not too early.

This is the practical age, and success
seems to be measvired by the financial
side. Everything that contributes to
money-making seems to be sought after
regardless of consequences. The haste to
become a full-fledged florist has undoubt-
edly dwarfed many a young man that
might have been better prepared for his
life work had he stuck to schooling
longer. This is not only true of the florist
but in many other professions. The utili-
tarian idea has caused many a lawyer,
preacher, farmer, horticulturist, doctor,
etc., to take the shortest cut toward
passing as a representative of one or the
other of these various professions, with
the result of being handicapped.

A fourth rate lawyer seldom becomes
first rate, a quack doctor a first-class
pli3'sician, a poor preacher an orator, or
in fact an uneducated florist the represen-
tative man he might be had he prepared
himself the more thoroughly. There are
hundreds of florists to-day who, had they
the proper earlier training to enable them
to understand and express themselves
plainly, either orally or in writing, who
would be far in advance of what they are

already. I do not desire to be understood
as criticising in any way our florists of
to da^', as no country of the world has
made morerapidadvancementin so short
a time; nevertheless we have a future be-
fore us that promises much provided the
advancement is of the right soit. It is
with this future plainly in view that I
throw out the thought of this short
paper.

If we remain content with making a
financial success only and ever live for
grasping and thrusting the almighty
dollar into our pockets, we forget the
goal of life. Doubtless there is many an
artisan who Ihves and appreciates his
work, but how much more he might ap-
preciate it were he better prepared to
comprehend its broader significance.

Finally we can not know too much
about our occupations; the more that is
krown the broader the horizon and the
greater pleasure and p'ofit tobehad. The
inspiration, fellowship, and broader
knowledge gained attending meetings of
this sort are in thedirectline of education.
Many florists remain away doubtless on
account of the expense principally; others
think they can not be taught anything
they do not know already. I do not be-
lieve there is a single progressive florist
or person interested in floriculture within
reasonable distance but that would be
fully repaid financially as well as educa-
tionally should he attend and get in
touch with the real object of this asso-
ciation. The practical idea should not
absorb the mind so that people lose sight
of the broader fields.

To conclude, I would not be understood
as advocating never to advise young
men to attempt becoming florists were
they unable to have had the training of a
scientist. It is well known many have
and others will make successes in this
very way. The artisan is fully as im-
portant as the scientist, but where both
can be found in one the nearer we ap-
proach the ideal florist. Let us elevate,
ennoble and improve our chosen pro-
fession by improving our own opportuni-
ties as well as stimulating a worth}' ap-
preciation and better preparation for the
work of future generations, thereby bring-
ing greater credit to the name florist.

There was no discussion, and a vote of
thanks to the essayist was unanimously
passed.

Mr. Charles Jackson Dawson then read
his paper on Shrubs for the Florist, for
which he also received a unanimous vote
of thanks.

The selection of the place of meeting for
next year brought out an unexpected dis-
play of oratory. Invitations were received
from a number of cities, but the two lead-
ers were Omaha and Detroit. The claims
of Omaha were ably presented by Mr. F.
W. Taj'lor, chief of the horticultural de-
partment of the Trans-Mississippi and
International Exposition, to be held in
Omaha next year. He read letters of in-
vitation from the Nebraska State Horti-
cultural Society, from the Governor of
Nebraska, from the Iowa State Horticult-
ural Society, from the secretary of the
Trans-Mississippi Exposition, from the
Commercial Club of Omaha and one
signed by every florist in Omaha, Lincoln
and Council Bluffs. But even all this
would probablj- not have prevailed but
for the added eloquent and urgent appeal
by Prof. Geo. E. MacLean, chancellor of
the Nebraska State Ini versify. He stirred
the members deeply by his appeal for rec-
ognition of the country beyond the Mis-
sissippi, and that the society live up to its
name "American" in the fullest sense of
that broad term. Detroit was repre- I

sented merely by written communica-
tions, and though all felt that Detroit
was more advantageously located and
that they were sure of a hearty welcome
there, the pressing invitation of the
Omaha people resulted in 138 votes lor
Omaha and 31 for Detroit, thereby select-
ing Omaha as the convention city for
1898. An invitation was recived to meet
with the Pan-American Exposition at
Niagara Falls, N. Y., in 1899.

The Shooting Contest.

The shoot, while successfully conducted
was a rather tame affair, Philadelphia
winning without efibrt. The clubs and
numberous friends reached the grounds
of the Narragansett club beyond Olney-
ville shortly aftertwo o'clock.

A champion flag blew from the pole on
the club house beneath Old Glory, and
the grounds were of the best, and well
arranged for bringing out the grunners'
skill. There was some disappointment
expressed that the entries were so small,
only three clubs, Philadelphia, Buffalo
and Providence, takingpart. The "intel-
lectuals" of Buffalo did not seem to feel at
home, probably because of the far-away
look in the eyes of their chief William as
his target settled peacefully into the grass
after his salute to them. They managed
to get second place from the Providence
men, however, and then talked bowling.
The match resulted as follows: Philadel-
phia, 90; Buffalo, 45; Providence, 33.

The contest for individual prizes other
than those on the teams was interesting
and the crowd was glad to applaud the
man when he happened to hit one. All
shot at ten targets, four gentlemen miss-
ing the entire lot.

George McLean, of Philadelphia carried
off the first prize with a score of 5,
Thomas W. Cook was second with 4, and
J. Merrion won third place with 3. After
shooting off two ties, there were plenty
of refreshments and all returned to the
city in a merry mood.

TEAM SHOOT TWENTV-FIVE TERCETS.

PHILADELPHIA Hit Missed

John Burton 16 9

CD. Ball 17 8

Lemuel Ball 9 16

W. K Harris u n

W. Taplin 14 11

George Anderson 20 5

Total 90 60

Bni'FALO.

William Scott 7 18

Geo. Fancourt 1 24

W. Kasting 14 11

C. Hagenberger 3 22

H. H. Tucker 6 19

E. Steffens 14 11

Total 45 105

PROVIDENCE.

Robert Johnson 8 17

Samuel Lewis 7 18

H. F. A. Lauge 8 17

Peter Byrnes 2 23

J. P. Dillon 3 22

A. M. Rennie 5 20

Total a? 117

INDIVIDUAL SHOOT TEN TARGETS.

F. W. Herendeen 0

J. Mernon .' .* " 3

J. M. Logan .!.!.'! 0

Martin Edwards 3

George T. King . . .Z

Geo. Sutherland 0

Samuel Henshaw ! ! ! 1

Wm. Appleton \ \ 2

F. Wildie ,2

J. Manda ! ! ! !o

M. Rockwell 1

Wm. Krick !!!.'!.' 2

Geo. McLean ! ! ! ! 5

Wingate Bushnell ! ! ' * ' 3

Thomas W. Cooke !!.!!! 4

J. A. McCrae ! ." .' i ! 1

E. MacCarron '.'.*.'. 1

Merrion, Bushnell and Edwards shot
off their tie for third placewhich was won
by Merrion.

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CYPRIPEDIUM BELLATULDM.

CYPRIPEDIUM BELLATULUM. YELLOW VARIETY.

Amencan Carnation Society.

At the meeting of the American Carna-
tion Society Wednesday aftemoon there
was an extended discussion on methods
of judging, but no definite action was
taken. The feehng was general that
changes were needed to adequately meet
existing conditions and to do exact jus-
tice to American exhibitors and the dis-
cussion will undoubtedly result in the
formulation of something practical to be
acted upon at the annual meeting in Chi-
cago next I'ebruary.

Chrysanthemum Society of Amenca.

At the annual meeting of above society
held in Providence Wednesday afternoon
the secretary submitted his report show-
ing the new varieties judged during the
year, varieties certificated, names regis-
tered, etc. The treasurer's report showed
a balance of $359.81 in the treasury. A
motion was passed that the various com-
mittees be instructed not to give out any
information as to awards and number of
points scored until their reports shall
have passed through the hands of the sec-
retary who is charged with giving to the
press such infoimation. The secretarj-
being absent, the members took advan-
tage to vote that hard working officer a
salary of $50 a year. The following new
standing rule was adopted;

Protests against any award of the
judges must be submitted in writing to
the secretary before Januarj' following
the date of the award protested against.
The secretary shall refer the same to the
executive committee, who shall take
action on same as early as possible.

The proposition to issue certificates
jointly with the Society of American Flo-
rists was laid over for one year. In view
of the satisfactory condition of the treas-
ury the dues were reduced from $2 to $1
a year. It was ordered that the society
offer annually a silver cup to be known
as the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer-
ica Cup, value $20, for best six chrysan-
themums of 6 varieties (36 bloom's), to
be competed for at various cities where
exhibitions are regularly held, one city
each year, the awards to be made by

judges to be appointed by the officers of
the society, said exhibitions to be held
about October 20. It was further decided
that the competition for next October be
held in the city of New York. The offic-
ers were re-elected as follows: E. A.
Wood, president; E. G. Hill, vice-presi-
dent; Elmer I). Smith, secretary; John N.
May, treasurer.

Florist Hail Assocation.

At the annual meeting of the Florists
Hail Association, the secretarj' and treas-
urer submitted their reports as appear on
another page. The vacancies in the board
of directors were filled by the election of J.
C. Horan, Bridgeport, Conn.; Wm. F.
Dreer, Philadelphia, and J. C. Vaughan,
Chicago. Officers elected were J . M . Jordan ,
president; J. C. Vaughan, vice-president;
John G. Esler, secretary; Albert M. Herr,
treasurer. An amendment to the bj'-laws
was proposed providing that the salaries
of the officers be a percentage on the busi-
ness transacted instead of a fixed amount.
This will be acted upon next year.

Wednesday Evening.

A heavy rain storm undoubtedlj- kept
many away from the lecture in the even-
ing by Prof. George L. Goodale, of the
Botanic Garden of Harvard University,
on "Our favorite exotic plants in their
homes," though those present voted it a
most delightful and instructive feature of
the convention.

Prof. Goodale illustrated with very
beautiful stereopticon views the subject
of tropical vegetation, describing with
much detail the palms, orchids and other
exotic plants wuich are the pride of our
best greenhouses. The lecture was given
without any technical language and
passed in brief review the characters of
the genera and species which have become
general favorites under cultivation. He
showed that the term exotic is only rela-
tive, that our common wild plants would
be exotic if grown under our skies, and.
further, that a good many of our wild
flowers are quite as well worth cultivat-
ing and improving as some which have

become established here. The fashions in
plants by which certain species are for a
while great favorites and then give way
to others were shown by the lecturer to
be based on other factors than the whims
of capricious people. The gigantic bam-
boos and climbers of Ceylon and enor-
mous ferns of Australia were exhibited bv
means of photographs on the large screen.
Perhaps the phase of plant life presented
by the kinship between the plants of the
north and of equatorial zone, touched
upon by Prof. Goodale, gave as many sur-
prises to his audience as any part of his
graphic demonstration.

Prof. Goodale took occasion to speak
in high terras of the great influence exerted
by the Society of American Florists on
the cultivation of plants in this country,
and he alluded also to the excellent influ-
ence of our best horticultural periodicals
in elevating the taste of the community.

Thursday Morning.

Thursday morning the report of the
nomenclature committee was presented
and a number of presumed synonyms
were noted, though it was stated,
that no serious matters had come to the
notice of the committee, no doubt due
largely to the stand taken by the secre-
tary in discouraging the duplication of
names and m promptly publishing such
as were noted.

There were additional reports from
some of the exhibition judges. A new
Rex begonia shown by Pitcher & Manda
was noted as a new departure. A coleus
shown by C. Hagenburg was regarded
with interest. A certificate of merit was
awarded to Luther Armstrong for an
ever-blooming tuberose. The insecticide
Nikoteen was recommended as worthy of
trial.

Mr. J. J. Butler read a very brief paper
on bedding plants, noting the begonia as
used at Newport as an excellent bedding
plant 3nd urging all to inspect the beds
there at the time of the visit to that city.
He said that 11,000 plants could be seen
in one garden.

Mr. May agreed with the essayist as to
the progress of the begonia as a bedding

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plant, and called attention to the prog-
ress of tbe canna and of the croton as
bedding plants.

Mr. A. H. Herrington deprecated the
present meagre use of the wealth of
material at our command. He thought
we should have more flowers and less
colored foliage, and that a majority of
the flowers should appeal to the sense of
smell as well as that of sight. He thought
there should be an increased use of the
many excellent annuals and noted some
striking and beautiful cfl'ects that had
been produced bj- zinnias, balsams, petu-
nias and portulacas.

In the absence of M. H. Walsh, his
paper on the rose was was read by Rob't
Craig as follows:

A Year's Progress in Roses.

BY M. n. WALSH.

{Read before Society Amrncai: rioti.sli al the
Providence Convention.]

Mr. President .\nd Members of the
Society, Ladies and Gentlemen: I
thank you for the honor conferred by in-
viting me to address you on the subject of
"A Year's Progress in Roses." Since the
last essay on the rose by Mr. Isaac Ken-
neday of Philadelphia, which was read
at Pittsburg. Pa., new and valuable
additions have been made to tbe rose
lamily both for indoor forcing and hardy
garden varieties.

In the hybrid leas we are getting a new
class or race of practically ever-blooming
roses, a great boon to all lovers of the
(|ueen of flowers. We have also added to
the list of hybrid ])erpetuals which I shall
refer to later.

In ISOf) a new variety of the hardy
hybrid tea was disseminated by Messrs.
Pemet-Doucher of P'rance, named the
Souvenir du President Carnot. It is a
seedling from Lady Mary Fitzwilliam,
and that is all we knowabout it so faras
parentage is concerned. Last fall it was
exhibited at several exhibitions and
received many certificates of merit, silver
medals, etc. It created a great sensation
when sent out as being a grand forcing
rose, a good grower and superb flower.
It produces a long bud, large and full,
color rosy flesh, shaded white at edges
of petals. It certainly is a valuable addi-
tion to our hard}' ever-blooming varie-
ties, and may prove an excellent variety
for forcing, by further trial, although
some are in doubt.

We have also Manian Cochet, one of
the best and hardiest in its class. Color,
carmine, mingled with salmon-yellow,
large and full, superb; a grand garden
rose. Another valuable variety is Mad-
ame Abele Chatnay, sent out by Pernct
Ducher, which bioonis constantly, bud
fine, opening spirally; flowers full; color,
carmine-rose shaded with salmon. In
addition to the above named varieties,
we have Caroline Testout, which has
practically displaced La France; Kaiserin
Augusta Victoria, an excellent variety
for forcing, or as a garden rose. A beau-
tiful primrose color; raised by Peter Lam-
bert of Germany.

Now, Mr. President,! come to themost
pleasant part of this subject, A Year's
Progress in' Roses. Real progress! By
that I mean new ;md improved varieties
of American origin, of which Mr. John
Cook, of Baltimore, Md., has added one
to the above list, Mrs. Robert Garrett,
which has received flattering notice in
the Baltimore notes in the American
Florist. It is a most lovely flower; soft
pink color, flowers large, foliage fine. It
is said to be a grand forcing rose and
bids fair to lead all the pink varieties.
From its parentage, Sombrieul and Car-

oline Testout, it should be an acquisition
to the hardy teas. Mr. Cook is the
originator of Souvenir de Wooton, Ma-
rion Hingee, and other good roses. Ex-
tract from Baltimore letter in American
Florist, page 803, issue March 27,189".
"The exhibit of Mr. John Cook was a
departure from the rest as it was a vase
of roses, but such roses! They towered
above tlie carnations on strong stems
clothed with heavy foliage, and were as
large as American Beauties, but of a
beautiful clear pink, almost light enough
to be called a shell pink. The name is
Mrs. Robert Gairett and it will get a
first-class certificate, the chairman of the
committee saying that it is conceded to
be the finest rose ever raised in this coim-
trv. It is a cross between Sombrieul and
Mine. C. Testout and forms a valuable
addition to the class of large roses, which
is represented almost entirely by American
Beauty and which will probably sup-
plant the small flowered ones, as has
happened in the chrysanthemum and is
happening in the carnation."

There is also a new white hybrid tea,
Lillian Nordica, a seedling from that
grand rose Margaret Kickson by Madame
Hoste. In color it is pure white, long
buds, large flower of good substance, on
long stiff stems, forces well, has dark
rich foliage and is very fragrant- At the
Boston Rose Show last June, it received
the society's silver medal, and in June,
1S96, a first-class certificate of merit. It
is considered a valuable addition to the
hard}' ever-blooming varieties of .\mer-
can origin.

The above named varieties 1 consider
improvements on existing varieties, and
in the line of progression, but we must
not be content to rest here, we must
strive to add to the above list. The im-
provements to be effected in the above
list are: To obtain new reds, maroons
and creams, possessing vigor, freedom of
blood and hardiness. Then this race of
roses will be universally admired as gar-
den roses, growing in ordinary soils. We
have a large and unlimited field in which
to experiment and improve. The art of
hybridization is simple; so easy and
responsive, we should all make an eflbrt
to improve and continue in the good
work, for there is no limit to the improve-
ments in the several classes or families of
roses.

In the hybrid perpetual class a new
rose has been sent out last spring by the
well-known firm of Messrs. Peter Hen-
derson & Company, New York. It is
named the Jubilee. It was awarded the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society's
gold medal in 1895, the highest award in
the gift of the society, and I am informed
the first gold medal ever awarded a rose
of American origin in this country. It
was awarded a first-class certificate in
1893. It is from Prince Caniille de Rohan
by Louis van Houtte; it is one of the
most vigorous growers on its own roots.
It had been exhibited three years in suc-
cession at the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society when the committee de-
cided to inspect it growing in the ground,
which they did. The following is a copy
of their award:

"Dear Sir — Since tbe visit of the Com-
mittee on Flowers of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society to Wood's Holl,
and inspection of your seedling rose Jubi-
lee, they have discussed the merits of the
variety and are unanimous in pronounc-
ing it the finest American raised rose that
is known to them, and the equal of any
European rose of its class. Its magnifi-
cent color, united with a beautiftd form,
large size, and grand loliage, and vigor-

ous habit, they believe makes it of great
value and worthy of the highest award
given by the society. We therefore award
you the Society's Gold Medal.
(Signed) .\. H. Fewkes, Chairman."
Mr. F. Schuyler Matthews, the artist,
and leading expert on colors in this coun-
try says, "I have never seen a rose of
such intense and dark color. The rose
contains the darkest color combined with
pure color of which nature is capable.
(Signed) F. Schuvler Matthews."
In hybrid perpetual roses, Mrs. R. G.
Sharon Crawford is the best of all the
light colored varieties. Clio is a grand
flower; Helen Keller also. Mavourneen,
one of Messrs. Alex Dickson & Sons' pro-
ductions of 1895, is valuable as a climber
or a cut-back. Color is a delicate silvery
flesh, white shaded rose at base of petals,
which are of excellent shape and sub-
stance. Marchioness of Devonshire is a
grand rose, of a beautiful satin pink
color. There is also in commerce in this
country a hybrid tea, Clara Watson,
raised by Mr. Prince in England in 1894.
described as a salmon tinted pink, and a
good rose. Of the hybrid polyanthas
Marie Faive is by far the best of all.
blooming freely through the season, and
is valuable for florists' work, producing
good clusters of good-sized pure while
flowers.

I am pleased to note improvements in
hybridizingin theWichuraianaelass. The
credit is due to Mr. Manda, of New Jer-
sey, who has raised some valuable addi-
tions to this class. It is gratifying to
note progress in the past year, aiid it we
should continue to progress in the future,
we must interest ourselves in the raising
of roses suitable for our climate in the
garden, as well as varieties for the florist.
in the rose house. It is sometimes said
our life is too short to wait to raise roses,
but it jjroves long enough to wait to see
others raise them. The florists, nurserv-
men and all interested in the saleor grow-
ing of roses, should take a deeper interest
in the rose; it is for their benefit to do so.
By entering intothe matterwith aproper
spirit, we could produce our own roses to
supply the demand here, and not depend
on other countries to supply us.

Id conclusion, I hope favorable action
may be taken by the Rose Society to cre-
ate and cultivate a greater interest in the
cultivation of the rose by the masses of
the people of this great country.

In the discussion that followed Mr.
Craig called attention to the polyantlia
rose Mosella which he considered of
exceptional merit. It opens its flowers
freely, never producing a congested bud,
and in this respect was superior to Sou-
pert. He had found it perfectly hardy at
Philadelphia. He believed that Clara
Watson had a future as a forcing rose,
and that it possessed very great merit.

Election of officers was then taken up
and the ballot for president resumed in
126 votes for W. F. Gude, Washington
and 65 for V.. M. Wood, Xatick, Mass.
On motion of Mr. Wood the election of
Mr. Gudc was made unanimous. The
ballot for vice-president resulted in 180
votes for A. Donaghue, Omaha, Neb., and
27 for Thos. J. Grey, Boston. On motion
of Mr. Grey, Mr. Donaghue's election was
made unanimous.

Secretary W.J. Stewart and Treasurer
H. B. Beatty were re-elected by unanimous
votes.

At the conclusion ot the election, there
were loud calls for Mr. Gude and he
responded in a brief speech of acceptance,
that was received with rounds of ap-
plause. He felt his election to be the
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him, and also the greatest su-prise. lie
thanked all for their confidence in liiiii
and said he would spare no effort to keep
the society in the front line of progress.

The question box was opened and a
l)aper by Mr. C. \.. Allen was read in
response to the (|uestion "Where shall our
future supply of bulbs come from." He
expressed the belief that nearly all tlic
bulbs now ini))orted can be profitably
produced in this country and that the
only reason they are not now grown here
was that we had been told so often, our
soil and ciniate were unsuitable that we
had come to believe it. He believed we
had every soil and every climate in our
great country necessary to produce any
of the imported bulbs and that it was
simply a (|uestion of intelligent efiort and
trial.

Mr John Keck S])oke of the cheap labor
in Holland and stated that last year
tulips were sold there as cheaply as $1 a
;i bushel.

Prof. Kane thought that Americans
should study concentration of area and
produce more from a given space, that
this was economy in other directions,
than space alone.

In response to the question as to best
storage house for bulbs, Mr. William
Scott thought that the proper storage
house for bulbs was out of doors. He
said his views had been frequently printed
and briefly leviewed, and the method de-
scribed by him in his Seasonable Hints
In the American Florist.

Mr. George King read a paper on
dethoming roses in response to a((uestion
on that subject. He noted the fact that
a few varieties were already thornless
and he thought that by experiment a
method could be found by which roses
could ? e produced with thornless stems
and that this would be a decided advant-
age in many ways.

Thursday Evening.
The report of the Fire Insurance com-
mittee was presented, showing progress
made toward the organization of a mu-
tual fire insurance company. Mr. Wil-
liam Nicholson then read his paper on
the carnation as follows:

New Carnations from the Commercial
Standpomt.

BY WM. NICHOLSON.

\Read befot c the Society of American Florists at
the Providence Convention.]

Mr. President and Gentlemen of the
Society oe American Florists:— I have
been asked to give a discussion iipon the
merits of new carnations as seen from a
commercial standpoint. This, I can as-
sure you, is a very difiicult task on account
of the many difterent standards by which
a person may be governed. As soon as
you put your pen to paper you are bound
to step upon some one's toes, thereby
raising a hornet's nest about your head.
But indeed 3'ou were only giving your
own views and experience, in so far as it
concerns your own market.

I think you will all allow that that
which will sell in one market will not
take at all in another market. For in-
stance, Delia Fox. which has won as
many laurels as any new carnation sent
out, is a complete failure in the Boston
market as a commercial carnation. By
this you will all see that the discussion of
new varieties is a very serious task. I
will try to give you a few notes upon the
manner in which I have seen them grow-
ing, taking the Boston market for my
standard. What is a good commercial
carnation? I think the best answer to

this question will be to give vou a
synopsis of what wesaw upon our pilgri-
mage to the carnation convention at
Cincinnati last February.

During the convention a great many
important subjects were discussed. Vou
will find a pai'ticular account in the
records of the American Carnation
Society, of which I hope you all have
copies, but if you have not got one j'ou
may receive a copy at once by becoming
a member of the society. These records
contain much valuable information to all
those who are interested in carnation
culture. I think you will all agree in
placing this divine flower in the front
rank of flowers for commercial purposes.

Hut to return to my story; there were
three weary pilgrims travelling from afar
and being desirous of further light in re-
gard to the divine flower, thought that
they would travel west instead of east
this time, in pursuit of that knowledge.
After embarking at Boston their first stop
was at Niagara Falls, where they viewed
with delight the grand work of the
Supreme Architect of the universe and
enjoyed a delightful sleigh ride on bare
ground. Their next stop was at Buffalo,
where all members of the "craft" are ex-
pected to call and take their first "liba-
tion" with that prince of good fellows,
"Great Scott," whom you all know so
well, and have heard so much from in
his interesting notes in the American
Florist. On embarking again on their
rough and rugged road to Cleveland,
they met one Long by name, if short in
stature, whose company they all enjoyed
theremainderof the journey to Cleveland.
Here again they had another addition in
the person of the President of the Society
of American Florists, Mr. Adam Graham,
of whom, I think, all present here will
unite with me in saying, the more we see
of him the more we like him; with him
were Mr. Gasser and other members of
the "craft," all looking for more light
upon the subject of carnation cultivation.

On arriving at Cincinnati we were met
at the depot by that true and courteous
"Sir Knight" Gillett, who extended to us
a very hearty welcome. We were con-
veyed to the Gibson House to participate
in the deliberations of the American Car-
nation Society and to enjoy the hospi-
tality of the Cincinnati Florists' Club. The
duties were many and various. The pro-
gress shown in the cultivation of carna-
tions was marvelous.

Of course a visit to Mr. Witterstaetter's
place was planned. The expedition was
under the leadership of that fun-loving
and careful guide, Ernst Asmus. We
started out for Mr. Witterstaetter's place,
the guide being careful to choose the
pleasantest roads for the pleasure and
comfort of his fellow-craftsmen. After
arriving at ourdestination, upon looking
around, we saw Evelina growing in all
her glory. If she does as well in other
localities as at home, for a white carna-
tion, she will be a grand acquisition to
the market. We also saw many seedlings
of great promise, which, if they stand the
test of trial, will be heard from later on.

After the close of the business meeting
of the Carnation Society we started for
Richmond, Ind., to see Flora Hill. This
time the expedition w'as under the guid-
ance of one whom you all know, as well
as one who stands in the front rank as a
grower and disseminator of new carna-
tions, E. G. Hill. His hospitality knows
no bounds, and it is a treat for any florist
to visit his place, to see so many novel-
ties and so many promising seedlings, all
of which were in such splendid condition.
We all felt well repaid for our journey.

I think that if more of our brother
florists, instead of staying always at
home and grumbling at what the society
is trying to do for the best interests of all
concerned, would make a tour around
and see what other people are doing they
would, I am sure, find it time and money
well spent.

Our next destination was Lafayette, to
see I'. Dorncr & Sons' place. For a man
to say it is a treat to visit this place is
but drawing it very mildly. The hospi-
tality of the "Hoosiers" is'boundless. It
was indeed a treat to see the beautiful
seedlings which we found growing there
in such splendid condition. As growers
and disseminators qf new carnations you
will all agree with me in placing him at
the head of the list. I must say that I
think he has some very fine seedlings in
store for us next year, particularly in
white, yellow, crimson and scarlet. His
house of seedling carnations is a splendid
sight. The progress that has been made
in raising seedlings is indeed wonderful.
From what we saw of his seedling Mrs.
G. M. Bradt, which they sent out this
spring, I should say that it is one of the
future fancy carnations. We all came
awaj' with a very favorable impression
of it as a commercial carnation.

On our return trip we called to see
genial Charley Allen, who, I can assure
you, it is always a pleasure to meet.
Here one is alwaj's sure to find things in
apple-pie order, and carnations growing
in all their glory. This is particularly
true of Scott. If you ask him how he
does it he winks his eye and points to a
small -IxG house which stands a little
way from his greenhouse. Charley is a
firm believer in night soil, and I must
admit that I have beentjuite converted to
the idea myself. He has also something up
his sleeve in the shape of a new white
carnation which will speak for itself later
on.

Under his leadership we visited the Cot-
tage Gardens, one of the model establish-
ments growing carnations. To meet and
have a chat with Mr. C. W. Ward is well
worth the time and a long journey, for he
always has some treasure in store for you.
Here we found a model system of packing
and shipping plants and cut flowers. He
also has some promising new seedlings
which we shall hear of later on if they
stand the test. Mr. Ward is a firm be-
liever in giving them a three years' trial
before putting them on the market. All
of these present, if they have grown a few
seedlings, know how few of them stand
the third year's trial.

Of course a visit to New York would be
incomplete without a visit paid to the
Dailledouze Bros. Charley Allen calls
them "the dear boys," but I would like
to add something more and call them
"the smart boys." From them one is
always sure of a hearty welcome. Here
one is sure to find the up-to-date methods
for growing fancy carnations, 'mums and
mignonette. It is always a pleasure to
me to walk through their carnation
houses, where everything is so neat and
trim, and to enjoy a chat with the boys
about the novelties, for, like the rest of
us, they have to give most of them a trial.
Thev have some very promising seedlings
for the next year's trial, particularly one
after the style of Daybreak, but a much
more beautiful flower, which is saying a
great deal.

In regardto whathaveseeninthe line of
seedlings in and around Boston, there are
quite a number of good ones to be tried
this year. Taking white seedlings into
consideration, Peter Fisher's Freedom
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promising, but one can not say how tbey
will stand commerciallv until they have
been tested. Mr. Fisher's Edith Foster
has done very vvell in some places, but not
so well in other places.

I believe that vou must Rive them all a
trial, so that you mav feel better able to
determine which of them will prosper
with you and be profitable to grow tor
market. There is a wide difference be-
tween a commercial flower and an exhibi-
tion flower. In fact they form two dis-
tinct classes. I consider the Boston cut
flower market one of the very best places
to test the commercial value of a new
carnation as a seller.

The exhibition held in Boston last
spring was the means of bringing to-
gether alargenumber of people interested
in the cultivation of carnations. There
was a fine display of seedlings e.vhibited
to compete for the silver cup, which was
given by Joseph Breck &Sons, ol Boston.
For next spring there is a promise ol
another prize by J. F. Galvin, of Boston.
This, I believe, will bring together quite
a large number of competitors. On look-
ing around vou will see many seedling
growers on all sides. The seedling 9.9 9
of Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., is a mag-
nificent flower. If it does as well this
year as last vear I have no doubt that it
will be one of the ideal future carnations.
I consider Eldorado one of the very best
commercial carnations which has been
sent out the last few years. Although it
has never received a certificate I still
think it ought toha^e one. There has
never been a better selling or keeping car-
nation in the Boston market. To this
carnation there is but one objection, that
it is very liable to take rust, which ob-
iection can be overcome by a free use of
fresh air slacked lime.

In closing my few remarks I will say
that I have given a .synopsis of what I
have seen this last year in the way of
new carnations. I can only repeat my
former statement that a man must first
test the novelties himself to find out if
they suit his soil and market. .Vhat is
considered a good seller in one market
falls very far short of the mark in an-
other. But you will always find this
true, that the man who has No. 1 fancy
carnations will never find much trouble
in disposing of them at good prices.

In the absence of Mr. T.J.Johnston,
his paper on the Retail Business was read
by Mr. Henry Siebrecht. He told briefly
of the progress made in developing the
leading flowers to the high standard now
demanded by retail buyers and the im-
proved methods of conducting stores.

Mr. D. B. Long spoke on the advisa-
bility of organizing state societies in con-
nection with the national organizations.
He suggested as preferable the division of
the country into three sections, east, west
and south, a meeting of the national
society to be held in one section each year,
thus insuring a meeting in each section
every third year.

Mr. R. Vincent spoke on the same sub-
ject and emphasized the axiom that in
union there is strength.

The amendments to the constitution
and by-laws recommended by the execu-
tive committee vvcre with slight changes
adopted as follows:

Add to article 1. "And oinamental
horticulturists."

Substitute forsection 3, Treasurer. "The
treasurer shall have charge of the funds
of the society and shall pay all bills when
same have been approved by the secre-
tary. He shall make all transfers and
investments under the direction of the
executive committee, and shall keep cor-

rect record of receipts and disbursements,
rendering an account of the same annu-
ally to the society, the same having been
duly audited at the preceding meeting of
the' executive committtc. He shall give
bonds in such sum as the executive
committee mav from time to time deem
sufficient, and shall receive for his service
a salary to be fixed by the executive com-
mittee. Should a vacancy occur in the
ofiice of treasurer the president shall
appoint a treasurer pro tempore."

Substitute for section 4. Fees and as-
sessments. "The payment of $30 shall
secure a life membership in the S. A. F.
and exempt from all future assessments.
Any eligible person may become a mem-
ber of the Society of American Florists for
the current year by the payment of $5,
and such membership may be continued
by the payment of an assessment of $3
in advance each consecutive year. Any
annual member in good standing may
become a life member by the payment of
$25."

Substitute for section 6. State vice-
president. "It shall be the duty of each
state vice-president to make an annual
report to the society of progress any in-
teresting horticultural events that have
occurred in his state during the preceding
year, to assist the officers in the discharge
"of their duties, and in general to promote
as best he can the welfV.re of the national
society. He shall be the accredited rep-
resentative of the S. A. F. at all meetings
and exhibitions of importance in his
state."

Substitute for sect'on 9. Order of busi-
ness. "The transaction of business shall
be in the following order: 1. Calling to
order. 2. President's address. 3. Re-
port of secretary. 4. Report of treasu-
rer. 5. Report of state vice-presidents,
(i. Report of standing committees. 7.
Report of special committees. 8. Unfin-
ished business. 9. New business. 10.
.\diournment.

Add new section. Reserve fund.
"Money accruing from life membership
payments shall form a reserve fund, the
interest of which may be appropriated
annually for general or specific purposes.
The proposition to add the words "Or-
namental horticulturists" to the name of
the society brought out a vigorous dis-
cussion, but was finally adopted.

In response to an inquiry as to the best
remedy for black spot on roses, Mr. May
recommended plenty of ventilation and
the avoidance of a close stagnant atmos-
phere as preventives. He knew of no
remedy.

Novelties, their place in the trade was
answered in a communication from Mr.
Grove P. Rawson. He said the introduc-
tion of novelties was generally a matter
of dollars and cents, but there was often
a lack of sense in oflering novelties that
have no merit but novelty. There was
certainly a place for good novelties and
through them the trade progressed.

\ unanimous voteof thanks was passed
to President Graham and the other i ffi-
ccrs for their excellent work during the
past year. In the final resolutions, the
thanks of society were extended to the
florists and citizens of Providence, to
the mayor, to Mr. Timothy McCarthy,
to Superintendent Chappell, to the Prov-
idence Athletic Club, to Governor Dyer,
to the superintendent of Roger Wi Hams
park and to the " press of Providence.
The convention then adjourned to meet
in Omaha next year.

The Trade Exh.bition.

The display of florists' supplies, trade

implements, etc., may not be the largest,

in the history of the Society, but without
a doubt the exhibit of decorative plants
was never equalled, all the leading firms
being well represented by large displays
of Balms, draca:nas, crotons, etc. in fact
a full line of useful plants, and never
before have the olants shown been better
grown or of the sizes more useful to the
general trade. In a two hours survey of
the exhibition we noted the following
and trust that few if any exhibits escaped
our notice.

Mr. C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y , staged
a large variety of well grown geraniums
in 6 and 7-inch pots. The most striking
of the many varieties were M. Bruants, a
fine two-colored flower of the Souvenir
De Mirande type; Gertrude Pierson, pink;
Snowdrops, white; Mme. Jantine, peach
blossom pink; Mme. De Larux, pink; H.
Dauthenay, red; Countess D' Harcourt,
white; Alfonse Ricard. scarlet, (very fine):
Acteon, vermillion; Marvel, deep scarlet.
Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, occupied
one of the center tables and his display of
palms of all sizes, ferns and other decora-
tive plants was certainly grand. He also
had in a tank in the convention hall a
beautiful display of aquatics, including
nymphieas of rare beauty and the well
known Egyptian lotus. At the head of
the stair was also a pairof extraordinary
kentias, belonging to Mr. Dreer.

Thomas W. Weatherd'sSon,New York,
exhibited some handsome little models of
their various heaters.

L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass., display
of evergreens.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia,
occupied one entire table with their varied
collection of fancy florists' supplies. There
were baskets to suit all tastes and purses,
wreaths, wheat sheaves, flower stands,
pot covers, in fact everything and put up
in fine shape.

John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, exhib-
ited a model greenhouse of cypress mate-
rial with ventilator.

Hitchings & Co., New York, had on
displav their new tubular boiler which
has the advantage of being taken in
small, eaMly handled sections and should
be for what it is designed, a dandy.

N. F. McCarthy & Co., Boston, had a
corner to themselves in which were dis-
played every requisite a florist needs,
including the "Boston Florist Letter."

J. Horan & Son, Bridgeport, Conn.,
had samples of their Perfect Carnation
Support demonstrated on some "real
live" carnations.

Eniil Steft'ens, New York, was therewith
his fine assortment of wire desig:is includ-
ing some novelties.

Carl Hageuburger, Mentor, (ihio, had
but one plant in the show. It was a
coleus of rare beautj^ and finest thing the
writer has seen for many a day. The
raiser and the writer, then and there,
over a glass of ginger ale, christened it
"Klondike,"

W. L. Ward, Salem, Mass, exhibited
cocoanut fibre in all its stages from the
covering of the nut to the finest powdered
article.

L. H. Foster, Dorchester, Mass., made
a fine display of the nephrolepis now so
well known'as Bostoniensis. They were
fine plants.

H. Littlefield, Worchester, Mass .
showed a small collection of palms and
ferns, rubber hose, sprayers, high grade
bone-meal etc.

Robert Craig, Philadelphia, made a
grand display of decorative plants, palms,
of all sizes and variety, ferns, notably
Nephrolepis davallioides furcans and X.
D. multiceps, Pandanus utilis and Veitchii.
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strikingly bcaiitil'ul than Mr. Crai^;'s
wonderful display of crotons and what
may be surprising a dozen of these mag-
nificent plants were growing in pure J a (loo
and looking e(|ua!ly as fine as those
grown in ordinary soil.

C. D. Ball, Ilolmesburg, Pa., had a fine
collection of the commercial line of palms,
araucarias and cycas. Noticeable in the
perfectly grown collection were some
little gems of Livistona rotundifolia.

Pitcher and Manda, Short Hills, X. J.,
had a large collection of palms of all
sizes, ferns, pandanus, and some finely
grown draca'nas. Among this collection
all of which was fine, was a novelty in
the Begonia Kex line, a finely spotted
novelty named '"Providence."

American Jadoo Co., Philapelphia, had
a verv tasteluUy arranged display of their
specialty, also Jadoo in liquid form and
in every form of package for shipping
their growth promoter.

C. H. Joosten, New York, made a good
display of Dutch and other bulbs, insecti-
cides, and some very strong American
grown roses on their own roots.

F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytowu, \.
v., made a fine display of bulbs, both
Holland and Bermuda, ferns, palms,
araucarias and other decorative plants.
In this collection was a fine plant of
Helieonia illustrus rubicaulis.

The Storrs & Harrison Co.,Painesville,
Ohio; had a few bundles of hardy roses,
remarkably strong.

Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., staged
a moderate sized collection of kentia and
areca palms, all in fine form.

H. Thaden, Atlanta, Ga , exhibited a
carnation support. A sample should be
seen as it is in the writer's opinion a good
thing.

Benj. Chase, Derry,N. H., had an exhibit
of his plant stakes and labels.

J. .\rnot Penman, New York, had a
handsome display of the several publica-
tions with which his name is identified,
Nicholson's Dictionary of Gardening be-
ing of course most conspitious,

L). B. Long, Buffalo, was there with
samples of his useiul fioral albums and
plants of his Risley P'lats smilax.

The Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass.
made a neat exhibit of laurel, ground pine
and mosses; they looked cool and refresh-
ing.

The Scabcura Dip Co., Chicago, showed
their nickoteen preparations in many
forms.

A. Herrmann, New York, made his usual
fine display of metal wreaths (home
made), cycas leaves and many other flo-
rist requisites.

W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. Cmade
a small exhibit of standard flower pots,
orchid pots and tern pans.

Codeley & Hays, New York, exhibited
samples of their useful indurated fibre
flowerjars.

Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. Y.,
had a mammoth collection of most every-
thing in the decorative plant line. There
were rubbers, palms, lerus, pandanus,
araucarias, sweet bays and asWr. J. Aus-
tin Shaw so poetically sa\-s, "What aint
there in our lot?" It was a finecollection.
The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva, N. V.,
had on exhibition one of their 8V2 boilers
adapted for either steam or hot water.

A. H. Hews & Co., North Cambridge,
Mass., had a large display ot their well
known earthenware goods, standard
flower pots, orchid pots and pans, some
immense lawn and garden pots and vases
of very elaborate design, also a number
of beautiful fanciful jardinieres.
The Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland,

Ohio, represented by Mr. Giesy, had sam-
ples of their cypress bars, but'reallv their
principal display is Mr. Giesy himself,
whose light avoirduixiis is more than
compensated by phenomenal "get there."

H. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio, showed
how his standard ventilators work.

Joseph Breck & Son, Boston, Mass.,
had a display of bulbs, seeds, insecticides,
fertilizers, and many sundries useful to
the florist.

Wm. A. Bock, North Cambridge, Mass.,
showed a small collection of ferns and
palms.

The Quaker City Machine Co., Rich-
mond, Ind., had a handsome demonstra-
tion of their Challenge Ventilator.

Thomas Grey & Co., Boston, exhibited
lawn mowers of several designs and other
horticultural implements.

The Plenty Horticultural Works, New
York, erected an ,S foot section of an equal
span, iron frame, commercial house with
upright glass on sides, without plate or
anything to abstruct light. There seems
little room for improvement in this
modern house; also the rtowatt hot water
boiler.

Clark & Sawyer Co., Worcester, Mass.,
exhibited a florist's refrigerator which
they call "The Alaska"; it makes one
chilly to look at it.

J, C. Conroy, Providence, showed his
hot water heater "The Winchester."

John A. ScoUay, Brooklyn, had on hand
one of their well known steam boilers
adapted for greenhouse work.

W. A, Manda, South Orange, N. J.,
showed a useful collection of commercial
sized palms and dracaenas, also a very
fine canna of an orange scarlet shade,
named Robert Christie.

Clucas & Boddington, New York, dis-
played a large lot of Lilium Hairisii
which was of the highest grade.

Lemuel Ball, Wissinoraing, Pa., dis-
played collection of moderate sized palms,
clean and good.

E. A. Ormsby, Melrose, Mass., demon-
strated the effectiveness of his apparatus,
by a long runof ventilators which seemed
to work perfectl}'.

Last but not least was a grand pyramid
six teet high of Farleyense ferns in the
convention hall. These were from Pitcher
& Manda, Short Hills, N. J.

The awards atthetradeexhibition were
as follows:

Class A — Plants. Certificates of merit
to Robert Craig for fine crotons; to Sie-
brecht & Son for palms, ferns and decora-
tive plants. Honorable mention to
Pitcher & Manda for decorative plants;
same, certificate of merit for pvramid of
Farleyense ferns; honorable mention to
W. A. Manda for miscellaneous plants
and orchids; same, bronze medal for fancy
ealadiums; honorable mention to F. R.
Pierson Co. for decorative plants; same,
certificate of merit for extra fine nephro-
lepis ferns; certificate of merit to H. A.
Dreer for decorative plants; same, bronze
medal foraquatics; bronze medal to Sam'l
W. Lewis for conifers; silver medal to
Oaks Ames for aquatics; to Swan Point
Cemetery for fine conifers in pots; to
same for American grown rhododendrons
and azaleas; bronze medal to Alex. Mc-
Lellan for group containing Lomaria
blechnoides and .\nthurium Veitchii; cer-
tificate of merit to Cottage Gardens (C.
W. Ward) for Zonal geraniums in bloom;
Following were highly commended:
Charles D. Ball, decorative plants; D. B.
Long, Risley Flats smilax; L. N. Foster,
Boston fern; H. F. Littlefield, decorative
plants; Lemuel Ball, decorative plants;

C. H. Joosten, roses on their own roots;
Storrs & Harrison Co., southern grown
hybrid perpetual roses; Jos. Heacock,
small collection of palms; Robert Craig,
collection of palms.

Class B— Cut blooms: Certificate of
merit to H. A. Dreer for collection of
double petunias; honorable mention to
H. A. Dreer for twenty-five varieties of
cannas.

Class C— Heating apparatus: Certifi-
cate of merit to Ilitchings & Co. for hot
water boiler; honorable mention to Her-
endeen Mfg. Co. for steam boiler; highly
commended. Smith & Thayer Co., boilers;
highly commended. Plenty Horticultural
Works, hot waterboiler.

Class D: Honorable mention to Lock"
land Lumber Co. for cypress sash bars;
to Plenty Horticultural Works for section
of greenhouse; to Joseph Breck & Sons
for general greenhouse supplies; to .\. H.
Hews & Co. for standard pots; to J. G. &

A. Esler for hose; highly commended, A.
T. Stearns Lumber Co. for sash bars, etc.
The exhibit of the C. Moninger Co.
unfortunately arrived too late to be
judged.

Class E: Certificates of merit to H.
Bayersdorfer & Co. for florists' supplies;
to A. H. Hews & Co. for fancy earthen-
ware; honorable mention to N. F. Mc
Carthy & Co. for florists' supplies; highly
commended. W. C. Krick for letters and
inscriptions.

Class I-'; Certificates of merit to F. R.
Pierson Co. for tulips, hyacinths, fuchsias,
callas, narcissus, Bermuda lilies, and
oxalis; to Clucas & Boddington for Har-
risii and longiflorum lilies; honorable
mention to Walter A. Potter & Co. for
Harrisii, narcissus, callas, oxalis, Roman
hyacinths; highly commended, C. H. Joos-
ten, for Bermuda lilies, paper white nar-
cissus, Roman hyacinths, Japanese lilies
and freesias.

Class G: Certificates of merit to Thos.
W. Weathered's Son for model boilers
with improvements in dome and shaking
grate; to Clark, Lawj'cr & Co. for refrig-
erator; to Thomas J. Grey & Co. for flo-
rists' requisites; to Cordeley & Hayes for
papier maclie jars; to J. A. Penman for
florists' literatu-e; honorable mention to
E.J. VanReyper for glazier points; to C.
H. Joosten for fostite; to American Jadoo
Co. for jadoo fibre for growing plants; to
Skabcura Dip Co. for nikoteen insecticide;
to C. W. Werner for reed flower vases; to
W. S. Ward for cocoanut fibre; to Thad-
deus W. Lawrence for wiie support; to
Crowe Fern Co. for florists' ferns; to A.
Herrmann for metal designs and cycas
leaves; to H. F. Littlefield for hose and
florists' requisites. The following were
highly commended: E. Hippard, ventilat-
ing shafts; Jos. Breck & Sous, florists'
requisites; W. H. Ernest, flower pots; L.

B. Brague, evergreens, ferns, etc.; D. B.
Long, floral photographs; Benjamin
Chase, labels; James Horan, carnation
support.

The Bowhng Tournament.

This was rolled on the alleys of the
Providence .Athletic Club Thursday after-
noon, the first teams starting exactly at
3 p. m. and from that time until 12 p. m.
the air was full of the shouts of the strike
and spare makers, and the din of falling
pins. There were four alleys, Buffalo,
Providence, Fall River and Pittsburg
were the first contestants. The other
teams were New York, Flatbush. Cleve-
land, Boston and Philadelphia. It was
decided that any team not making six

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Aug. 21,

hundred in their first game was to drop
out.

At the end of the first contest Buffalo
and Providence failed, but on account of
sickness of two of their men were allowed
to continue. Buffalo dropped out, how-
ever, at the end of their second game.
New' York, Cleveland, Flatbush and Phil-
adelphia then bowled, after which Cleve-
land dropped out. The alleys were fine,
the space about them roomy, but it was
uncomfortablv crowded by the friends of
the players desiring to see the match.
There was rooting ad libitum, loud, long,
explosive, of every conceivable kind.
The Boston delegation had hopes and
great lung power and did manage to get
second place from Pittsburg, McRory in
the last game putting up 192, the highest
individual single score of the match. The
best average for threegamcs was won by
John Habermehl, of Philadelphia.

The Evans Challenge Cup was won by
the Philadelphia club with a score of
2,501, Boston winning second prize with
2i3<S4-, and Pittsburg third prize with
2331. There were refreshments for all
and Mr. Kennie, of the committee in
charge, was untiring in his efforts to have
everything pass off pleasantly. It was
one "of the best affairs of the kind ever
held in connection with the meeting of the
convention.

The score was as follows:

pniLAiiKi.i'HU. 1st i;:uiic- -M 3(1 tul.il

(i .\ndiTson

K. Kift

...1B»

UK

164

451

.1. H.TbprnwliI

...14.1

173

135

4.53

....107

161

l.=)2

420

C. Loiisivniti

. . . . 13(1

188

114

432

1). Ru.st

...133

a5

116

343

..K14

883

804

2.501

ISOSTON.

. .144

121
108

141
162

406

1) M,-R,,rv

.110

380

. ...130

116

nil

347

... 134

1.t8
164

101
140

393

1 1, W. Pattoii

. .114

418

. . . 130

118

192

■I'otrtls

. Tf)-.'

837

2384

ITTT-^m IMi.

.1. LiulwiK

l.W

128

146

429

H. KrodiT

140

116

lO,

343

]■;. Luduiu'

.110

127

147

384

!■;. ('. Ri-ini-miiu

...U.T

122

1.52

389

W. Loi'"

....18«

123

87

398

\\. Lilui-1,

. . . . 13-

121

130

.388

Totals

.. ..S4.-,

717

769

2331

ri,4TBlSll.

1'. Rili'V

....ll.T

92

153

360

...113

100

106

319

....114

126
103
117

121
147
120

361

. .. S7

337

G. Hei<lmuller

.. 7S

310

... 172

144

133

449

....K74

682

7K0

2136

NKW YORK.

.1. .\. Miilidii

....120

YX,

135

380

Tlic". Kiic'hr.s

....143

iir

12.4

.385

K. Stoffi-iis

...153

90

62

305

\V. A. Minidii

....Ilfi

90

77

283

....140

87
110

629

135
156

680

362

.... 136

402

3117

KAI.I. IIIVEH.

c, \V;ivlnirton

....13ti

106

118

360

W.Stiidord

...113

97

99

309

120

12.T

111
142

64

110
108
97

86

355

.1. Slinii

...142

361

.... (it;

305

!•'. T.CTtiui"

.... 81

331

64.5

618

ritoviiiEsti:.

101
124
124

85
100
140

V. liunis

...101

36.5

I.. Ilav ■....

....107

105

107

319

....102

100

90

292

\V. ^I. Huswell

....133

114

88

33.5

Totals

.. ..1)33

668

610

1193

KVFFALO.

1

St same

3d

total

..113

163
87
91

117

275

(•li;izab

.107

.. 71

162

I). U. Long

.. 83

200

llaninlond

.. 61

51

112

W. Scott

. . 133

124

247

..558

632

Kuffiilo ])lnycd two K

lines.

The Election.

Mr. W. F. Gude, of Washington, the
president-elect of the Society of American
I'lorists, is a young man who by indus-
try and strict attention to business pushed
himself rapidly to the front during recent
years. He is enthusiastic, progressive
and enterprising, and being also possessed
of sound judgment will undoubtedly
prove a very acceptable chief officer.

Mr. E. M. Wood, who was also nom-
inated for the presidency, is the proprie-
tor of the famed Waban Conservatories,
Natick, Mass., always a prime attraction
to visitors to Boston. Mr. Wood is a
genial gentleman of generous impulses
and his motion to make the election of
Gude unanimous was a happy finish to
the contest. Though a member of the
society since 1890, Mr. Wood has rarely
attended the conventions, and therefore
lackei an extensive personal acquaintance
with the member ■•.

Mr. Donaghue, the vice-president-elect,
is a leading florist of Omaha and can be
depended upon to ably fill the position to
which he has been elected.

Secretary Stewart and Treasurer
Beatty need no introduction to our
readers.

New York to Providence.

When the splendid steamer Plymouth
left the dock in New York tor Providence
over 150 delegates to the convention
were on board, manj' delegations having
arranged to travel with the New York
party from that point. The weather was
ideal and the ride up the sound was most
thoroughly enjoyed by all. The party
had a view of New York from both west
and east, passing under the great Brook-
lyn bridge and up East River, past Black-
well's Island, and other islands devoted
to public institutions and through Hell
Gate into the sound.

The delegates were generously enter-
tained with an elaborate dinner on the
boat by the New York Florist Club, and
good fellowship was manifested in every
direction. It was a late (or earlyl hour
befoiemanv retired to their staterooms.

Boston.

BUSINESS QUIET —WEEKLY E.XHIDITION AT
HORTICULTURAL HALL — J.\S. BARRETT
RETUR.NS FROM CALIFORNIA. — GARDEN-
ERS' AND florists' CLUB SPECIAL MEET-
ING.—VISIT TO WARREN HEUSTIS .V SONs'
FARM —MANY STRANGERS IN BOSTON.

Business is dull in this city, so dull that
no one can make it an excuse for staying
at home this week. Many have taken
advantage of the opportunity to combine
pleasure and profit by attending the
Providence meetirg and the interest
aroused by the candidacy of several gen-
tlemen for the presidency of the S. A. F.
also helps to swell the Boston representa-
tion at the convention. A little shipping
trade is going on at all the wholesalers',
this being the height of the fishionable
season at summer resorts and the busy
time with the florists who are located at
these places. Good roses still sell well,
but there are not many to be obtained.

The display at Horticultural Hall last
Saturday was very pretty and there were
many visitors but nothing remarkable or
especially new was exhibited. M. H.
Walsh showed a fine group of seedling
phloxes and there was also an elegant
collection of phloxes from Wm. Thatcher.
Gladioluses from J. Warren Clark, mont-
bretias from Bussey Institution and C.

W. Hoitt, mimulus seedlings and salpi-
glossis from G. A. Oliver, outdoor-grown
carnations from W. N. Craig and dahlias
from W. C. Winter and John Parker were
all very good. Fruit and vegetables
occupied considerable space, variety large
and quality excellent.

An interesting and interested visitor to
the Hall was James Barrett, for many
years awell-knowa employe at the old
Hovey nurseries in Cambridge. "Bigjim,"
as he is familiarly known, went away to
Pasadena, California, nine years ago and
has been missed, for he was popular with
all, and the boys were glad of the privi-
lege of shaking hands with him once more.
He proposes to settle down here again.
Before leaving Pasadena he was given a
farewell banquet wbi;h was participated
in by about eighty gentlemen and was a
most successful affair in every respect.

A special meeting of the Gardeners' and
Florists' Club was held on Thursday,
August 11, at Marliaves. Its object was
to consider how the members of the club
could best work in harmony at Provi-
dence and secure such action in the na-
tional society as to effect measures that
would meet with the approval generally
of the craft in this neighborhood, but it
was also a very pleasant little reunion
and with an abundance of good things in
the line of refreshments, the social quali-
ties of those present found good opportu-
nity to expand.

The Garden Committee of the Mass.
Horticultural Society made a very enjoy-
able visit to the farm and market garden
of Warren Heustis & Son at Belmont on
Friday last. The many features of this
interesting and successful establishment
were inspected under the lead of Mr.
Heustis and then came a collation that
fitted just right. By an unanimous vote
Mr. Heustis has permission to do it
again.

Within the past few days Boston has
been honored by the presence of many
ladies and gentlemen from a distance who
stopped over here on the way to Provi-
dence. Quite a party from Pittsburg
showed up on Monday, also Messrs.
Hart and Pentecost from Cleveland, and
during the previous week Mr. and Mrs.
A. M. Herr of Lancaster, Pa., and Mr.
W. R. Smith of Washington were here.
Mr. Smith was greatly interested in the
many improvements in Boston's park
system.

Ed. Hatch will hold a big plant sale in
Horticultural Hall on September 22.

Chicago.

BUSINESS yUlET —BEAUTIES SELL WELL.
— CARNATIONS STILL SHORT.— CARNA-
TIONS UNDER GLASS IN SUMMER.

The market this week has been very
quiet. Local demand is extremely light,
with calls only for a limited supply of the
choicest grade. In consequence roses
have taken a decided slump, more partic-
ularly in the small teas. Good Beauties
are still selling well and bring fair prices,
$1 to $1.50 per dozen for the best. Fine
Kaiserin brings $4, with good stock
goin^ at $3. But the bulk of the rose
stock, which is nearly doubled this week,
is now a perfect glut. Short stemmed
stuff goes for anything that is offered;
best select quality quoted at $2.

Carnations are still short and sell read-
ily at 50 to 75 cents. The market is
almost entirely confined to field grown
flowers. All the old stock has been cleaned
out with few exceptions. Most of the
growers have their houses prepared for

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planting and a few are already benching
their stock. The carnation fields are
looliing well; the plants are uniformly
healthy, but not as large in most locali-
ties as they were at this season last year.
Still, as the plants are clean and stocky,
the prospect appears good for a full sup-
ply next season.

Few growers attempt growing carna-
tions in summerunder glass. W.N. Rudd,
however, has four houses planted which
are looking very fine; two of these having
been planted rather late, show up rather
small plants, but perfectly healthy and
vigorous otherwise. Jubilee, of which
variety there is one house, is doing fine;
another house is grown to Flora Hill and
one to Mayor Pingree. Besides these a
number of the new varieties in more or
less number are having a trial.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS IMPROVED. — FLOWERS PLENTI-
FUL — OFF FOR PROVIDENCE. — MR. BREIT-
ENSTEIN CLOSES HIS STOKE FOR SUMMER.

The past week has been a little better
for business in that the florists have had
two days of good trade. On Thursday
the trade was fair while on Saturday it
was quite brisk; several of the florists in
the Allegheny Market sold out all of their
stock, something they have not done for
sometime. Flowers are plenty with the
exception of carnations, they are scarce
and first-class ones are hard to get.

The members of the club started oflF in
great shape on the 12 th for Providence,
about 35 constituted the party; postal
received from Mr. Julius Ludwig states
they enjoyed their ocean trip verv much
and several had a practical expeii^nce of
sea-sickness, but all were in good condi-
tion for the S. A. F. convention.

Mr. Walter Breitenstein, Smithfield
street, closed his st re and went on a
vacation. He will re-open on September
27. His expsrience of last year's trial of
closing for a time during the summer
proved satisfactory enough for him to
repeat it this year.

The Phipps Conservatories are looking
very well indeed this summer, being
greatly improved over last year in every
department. In the water lily houses the
arrangements have been altered for the
better very much. The pond or basin in
the nympha;a house is all in one now in-
stead of being subdivided as formerly into
many compartments with walks between
them, and is planted with many variesies
of aquatic plants. Among them are
Nymphaeas Columbiana, Deaniana, Zaa-
2ibarensis,dentata, rubra, elegans, Leyde-
keri rosea ( a French hybrid and one of
the best bloomers), and Siurtevanti, del-
icatisima, gracilis, and D.;voniensis.
Eichhornia crassipes grows all around the
edge. Papyrus antiquorum, Thalia deal-
bata are also seen. Alocasia regalis had
always been grown with the stove house
plants, but this year it was tried in the
water, with the result of a much better
and larger bloom, and it is in every way
a success. It is planted nearly in the cen-
ter of the water space. There are four
varieties of nelumbium, water poppy, etc.

In the V ctoria regia house adjoining,
the center, an oval basin, is filled with
this most magnificentlily. Theleavesare
about 7 feet in diameter now, and Mr.
Joe Spring, who is the foreman in charge
of these conservatories, expects much bet-
ter results next month, as they are in-
creasing in size rapidly. He has succeeded
in getting rid of the troublesome insect
that heretofore ate holes in the leaves.
This year they are entirely free from blem-
ishes. Surrounding the pond are planted

alocasias, crotons, dracxnas, Cyperus
alternifolius and many other tropical
plants. The whole effect is very fine and
IS greatly admired.

The gloxinia exhibit Is attracting
marked attention, being a collection of
4500 seedlings, and their old plants in
addition. The seedlings have turned out
remarkably well; there is scarcely a poor
one in the lot and many are as fine as one
could wish.

The chrysanthemums are looking very
well indeed and the exhibition of them is
expected to be away ahead of the previ-
ous ones. Mr. Jones who has sole charge
of them this year is to be congratulated
on their fine condition.

Mr. Falconer has succeeded in getting
quite a collection of fancy leaved caladi-
ums, some of the varieties very beauti-
fuUv marked.

Mr. James Semple, Bellevue, presented
last week to the Phipps Conservatories a
fine collection of cacti. The plants were
large and included many fine varieties,
and several were fine specimens of graft-
ing four and five varieties on to the one
plant. It is the intention to have a cac-
tus house, and a collection of this inter-
esting classembracing a great variety.
Regia.

St. Louis.

MEETING OF THE FLORIST CLUB —ELEC-
TION OF OFFICERS.— NEW MEMBERS —
DR. HALSTEDT ENRERTAINS MEMBERS. —
CONDITION OF MARKET. — NO REPRESEN-
TATION AT PROVIDENCE. — PICNIC OF
FARMERS GARDENERS AND FRUIT GROW-
ERS — VARIOUS ITEMS.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florist Club was a largeand enthusiastic
one, in fact the largest attendance of the
year; every chair was taken and all pres-
ent were much interested in the proceed-
ing.

After the regular order of business was
transacted the election of officers took
place, that of president being first with
the following four candidates in the field:
Dr. A. S. Halstedt, R. F. Tesson, C. C.
Sanders and W. F. Young. A very large
vote was polled and after the ballots were
counted it was found that Dr. Halstedt
had been elected. Mr. Halstedt was then
called upon to make a speech, which he
did in a very happy manner, it being
received with much applause.

The next in order was fjr vice presidtnt,
only two candidates John W. Kunz and
Fred W. UJe, Jr., being in the field. Just
before the balloting began Mr. Kunz
withdrew his name and Mr. Ude was
elected by a unanimous vote.

For secretary, Mr. Emil Sehray having
no opposition was elected by a unani-
mous vote. For treasurer J. J. Beneke
was also elected by unanimous vote, hav-
ing no opposition.

For the three trustees there were five
candidates: H. G. Ude, C. C. Sanders,
Max Herzag, Chas. Juengel and Frank
Fillmore. After two ballots had been
cast Max Herzog, C. C. Sanders and
Frank Fillmore were elected. After the
election the annual reportof the secretary
and treasurer was read. The reports
showed that the club had a membership
of 6S active members and also that the
club is well ofi^ financially, the treasurer's
report showing a balance on hand of
$305.48. There is also coming to the
club some $80 00 for special prizes from
the last chrysanthemum show which is
not yet paid, and the persons who offered
these special prizes will be given one
month more time to pay up before legal
proceedings will be brought by the club.

Three applications for membership were
received as follows: Frank Ellis, manager
for the Mound City Cut Flower Co.,
George Windier, florist, and Theo. Rich-
ter, grower of Kirkwood. Our visitor
was Fred Foster of Milwaukee.

Afterja very hot discussion over queries
from the question box the meeting ad-
journed until Thursday, September 9, at
which time the newly elected president
hopes to see a large attendance.

After the adjournment a photograph
was taken of the newly elected officers.
Dr. Halstedt then invited all the members
to the Hotel Rozier, where a fine spread
with refreshments was furnished. We all
had a good time, till 9 p. m. when we
went home after giving three cheers for
the new president.

Trade in the cut flower line has im-
proved a little since the cooler weather
and stock is also looking better, espe-
cially roses. Some very good stock from
young plants can be seen at all the whole
sale houses. Bridesmaids, Perles, Kaiser-
ins and Meteors are good in color and
fine foliage, the best of them bringing 3
and 4 cents, with second quality going
for 1 and 2 cents.

Carnations are scarce and the few that
come in are very small, still they bring$l
per hundred.

Asters are very plentiful and are selling
at 50 cents per hundred, with a few extra
fine large, white going as high as $1.50;
white has the call. Hardy hydrangeas
are getting smaller and pinkish in color.
Gladioluses are still plentiful and meet
with very little sale.

Tuberose stalks are fine, with quite a
demand at 3 and 5 cents each. Some
good smilax can be had but the demand
is light.

I regret very much to say that St. Louis
will not be represented at the S. .\. F.
convention, not one reported at the club
meeting who said they were going to
Providence.

The fourth annual picnic of the Farm-
ers, Gardeners and Fruit Growers Asso-
ciation of St. Louis county and city was
held at Grueninger's Grove on the Olive
street road. Everybody had a good time
and the event was a grand success.

Otto Luecker of St. Paul, late foreman
for R.J. Mendenhall, Minneapolis, Minn.,
was a visitor last week. Mr. Luecker
likes St. Louis and may locate here.

J. T. Windt, the Bayard avenue florist,
returned home last week after a very
pleasant trip to California.

The bowling club bowled its regular
three games Monday night with not a
very good attendance. In the three
games bowled E-nil S;hray was high
man with 589. C. Beyer second with 588,
Beneke thira 553. The high single game
was bv Beyer with 232, Scbrav second
with 223, Beneke third with 221. We
hope for a better attendance for next
Monday night. J. J. B.

Johnstown, Pa.

L. B. Hunt has removed hisflowerstore
to more commodious quarters on Frank-
lin street. The store is neatly and
attractively furnished.

Florist Neissner is putting things In tip
top shape for the coming fall trade. Be-
sides growing cut flowers, Mr. Neissner
devotes a great deal of his attention to
palms. I noticed some excellent spfcimens
of arecas and kentias. Mr. Neissner
intends adding one more palm house.

A. Ackens & Co. report a brisk trade in
funeral work and Mr. AdolphStahl speaks
quite encouragingly as to the general
outlook. Homo.

84

The American Florist.

Aug. 2T,

St. Paul.

TRADE FAIR. — ASTERS AFFECTED BY
BLIGHT. — 'mums LOOK WELL AT L. L.
may's.— NO ONE GOING TO CONVENTION.
—NOTES.

While trade is not booming it is good
for this month, the quielest in the year.
Roses and carnations sell fairly well,
while outside stock like gladioli, sweet
peas, dahlias, asters, etc., is not in great
demand. Funeral work constitutes the
bulk of the business at present, but we
look for a good business in other lines
soon.

In rosts Beauty, Kaiserin, Meteor and
Testout are in greatest demand. Sjme
carnations from old plants are still being
cut which are of fair quality and meet
with ready sales.

The summer has been very wet and
outside stock has made a good growth.
Asters are badly affected by a blight and
three-fourths of the plants are dead or
dying.

L. L. May & Co. have 3000 potted
'mums and about SOOO single stems in
benches all looking very fine. They are
now throwing out their old carnations
from the benches preparatory to replant-
ing. They are building a new violet
house which they expect to fill with Marie
Louise and California as soon as com-
pleted.

Ed. Behrens has torn down his old
houses and is building two new ones
20x80 each. His place is located on Kent
street, in the residence district.

Aug. Vogt has returned from Wabasha
street to West Third street, in the store
formerly occupied by C. D. Elfeldt, who
retired some months since.

Hoitomt & Co. is the name of a new
firm located at corner of Western and
Selby avenues, in the store formerly occu-
pied by Anderson, the hill fljrist.

L. G. Verzke, the genial manager of J.
J. Hill's private place, showed me a fine
display of grapes grown under glass by
him. He grows a general line of plants
and has a fine collection of orchids.

We hear of no one going to the conven-
tion. The time and expense ate impor-
tant items, and as many of our florists
are in debt and struggling to keep along
they cannot afford the expense. I hope
the eastern brethren will bear this in
mind and bring the convention to Mil-
waukee another year. Felix.

Springfield, Ohio.

To be held up by four burglars at the
muzzles of as many revolvers is a thrilling
experience indeed, one which is likely to
leave a lasting impression upon Mr. A. R.
Aldrich, the High street florist. Fifty
dollars and a silver walch was the booty
secured by the daring desperados. It
was on Saturday, the 14th inst., about
0 o'ckck in the evening, when upon near-
ing Main street on Belmont avenue, on
his way home, Mr. Aldrich was startled
to see a revolver flashed in his face. Be-
fore be could fully realize the situation
and gather his thoughts he was covered
by three more revolvers and commanded
to "shell out." There was but one alter-
native left, and that to obey the com-
mand. The robbers were very cool and
deliberate about their work, doing a thor-
ough job and without much ado.

Mr. Aldrich is about to commence
building an additional house for chrysan-
themums to cover 80x28. Homo.

The Directory and reference book for
1896 contains 335 pages, an increase of
64. pages over that of 1894.

San Jose, Cal.

BUSINESS FAIR. — BULB SHIPMENTS RE-
CEIVED.—VARIOUS ITEMS —VISITORS.

Business has been fiirly good during
the week in this city and flowers have
brought good prices. There has been
quite a call for asters and rosis. Carna-
tions also have sold very well. We are
receiving plenty of out door lilies, such as
albums, rubrums, etc., and as a general
rule they bring a good figure.

Sweet peas are still in demand but are
of rathsr poor quality. Many of our
growers have received their advance
shipments of bulbs and have rushed the
same along for early work. There is
also a scarcity of good decorative plants
in this neighborhood.

M. Chas. Navelet has had his store en-
larged to meet his increasing trade. Mr.
Navelet is going into the retail seed busi-
ness quite heavily of late. His new store
in Sacramento has proved a success.

The Garden City Floral Co. have their
greenhouses all in the best of condition.
They have some extra well grown chrys-
anthemums and roses which will un-
doubtedly prove very profitable this com-
ing season. Their daily cut of carnations
is also very large.

At Mr. Bourguignon's nursery we find
that this large establishment is still send-
ing in plenty of cut flowers to this market.
His rose houses have just been replanted
and are making a splendid growth. Mr.
Bourguignon's cucumber house produced
a great number of cucumbers the past
season for which he received the highest
market price. The palms and decorative
plants are also looking well.

Mr. Geo. Lehmann who is the largest
carnation grower in this vicinity is send-
ing in large lots of Portias, Scotts and
Daybreaks. He also ships his surplus
stock to the San Francisco market.

Recent visitors: Emile Serveau of San
Francisco, M. Lynch of Menlo Park,
Lester L. Morse of Santa Clara and J. M.
Kimberlin of Santa Clara.

Ft. Scott, Kans —The Bourbon Co.
Horticultural Society was recent lyorgan-
izedat ameeting in this city. J. B. Sixe is
president and T. H. Smallwood is secre-
tary.

PoNTiAC, III — W. J. Miller is about to
build a new three-quarter-span house
9x80 for vegetables. He expects to have
it completed by September 15.

FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION.

TIOX'III ANNUAL REPORT OF SICCRETARV.

■I'ho iiunibpi- of mi'mh.Ts ,.f th.' l-lorists' Hull
A^sori;,ti,,ii :il tlir rl,,sf.if tliU r.|,..rt is705.

Til.' n.l, :,,,niii.'.l :ir. :i. ImI|,.,vs: Dpou 2,488,-
.v.i-; s,|ii;,rr ir..| ,,1 ^iirj'r lhi«>k ^h.,v Upon .i.741,-

"ilK SM"in 1-1 ..I ,i,,uh|.. I I,: .J,,<s. An cxlvrl

"lli-li:ill illMil:iiirrii| i:;r, VP.' ~Mn;irv frrl mI" viri-

lJ]..ili v:!;i |-,i;;i „|n.'tr.' IV, I, ,1,1,1,. (Ill, -I, ^1:,.- \ii

il,.'il)|.- llii.-k ,

•I'll., K.-MTi,, ]■ ,111,1 -1.1. ,,i -:

1111, 1 *■.' ■.■1,-,/Ji; ,•;,,!. Ill liiilhK ,.1 II,., 'I'i,,iis>iivr.

Til,- \ 111,1 ,,| i: rj,,ii,,x I, 111, I ,,11 li;iii,l lit th..

.-I'.s iv|",ri iiiin i:i ::i-,.',,;!i. nmkiirj 111.. I.lllil

.■;i-li l.iihiii.-.. Ill ll,.- Irui.K ,.r III., 'riviisvir.T

*r>,;,w.ifi.

I'll,- s.-vi'nih .Vssessment levied March 1st, 189",
l.r.iii'^lit I., till! treasury $5,353.68.

I'll., i:\|ii.nditures for Salary of OfTicers.Station-
.■r\ A.h.Ttising, Postage, cto., liave been for the
Viir*T!»;.el:i.

■Ill,, sum of $2,919.13 has been paid for losses

I Mil,, f, , 1 ,,i .; irj, ■ I lii,-k and 6,332 square
I, , . i„l,,iiL'ing to members,

1 , Ml, ., ,1 :,,. Ii.i. it.-.-n I square foot of
1,-k ^lass Inviki'ii to every 67 24,131-36,783
ir.'d, and I square foot of double thick
ikon to every 921 713-3,116 square feet

The espe.'ial feature this year is, that the loss on
double thick glass has been unusually small.

The record for satisfactory adjustment of losse.s
remain.; iinl.r.,ken ini.l nniwithstunding universal

husii .1, ],,, .-1,11 ill, I l,,ri>ts' Hail Associa-

lion li.i : \ iiiriir.' the past year

than 111 ,ii, 1., II.' 11 . r|i,'rati,,n, and itcloses
the lUth ,,.,1 . ! , vi-i, ii,.,j with an average gain
of insuraiirf upon 1.000.000 square feetof glass an-

.lOHN G. ESLER, Secretary

IRICASURERS REPORT.

1,^96 LOSSES.

lug. 10. c.eor,_... Clark. Denver, Colo $40 3."

.\ul:. 2.i. C. llnrts.'hv .t ISro.. St. Bernard, O.
E. Mauthv. .Ir.,
]■;. Manthy. Sr..

.Vug. Rah'ner. Villisca, la

G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalama-
zoo, Mich

1. Button Kr.>.;,. Luke G.^neva. Wis..

Emil (.liiiiOiT, M.,iil,-k.iir, Colo

F., \V. l;,.r.j-li 11..- M.iiii.'s. la..

Mr

Mil

ml. II.. in..
•. I loral

le, Omaha

A Son.
ger.

30 4(1
40 ■&
15 OO
2 00

34 83
10 50
18 26
5 00

34 3K

78 54
37 65
159 85

12 16
14 10
30 15

6 08

13 23

9 ■

W. H. Druse A Co., Bealdstown, 111.
Oct. 9, \V. Wood, Trenton. N. .1 44 87

1897

1 Moines, Itt.

2 70

Mar. 22, .Tohn Lorenzo. L

May 5, Honrv Rollinson,

.T.P.Marshall. ■ .... 32 50

c. KuiiilVl.l, Clav Center, Kans 1161 43

S. I>. Kriindl. •• 249 00

Mm 7. Xwj. Kill r. Villisca, la 2 50

Louis liausi-hor, Freeport 111 3 65

E. W. liergstrom, Des Moines. la.. 76 36

Ma v 10, .Tohn Lorenzo, ■• .575

MaV 17, W. L. Morris,

Mav 20, L. A. Moore, Plattsinouth. Nob..

Slav 21. v.. 11. tiill.orl. Winlield. Kans. ..

.Iun.-34. \. V. limbo. Kiinsiis Citv. .Mo..

Ill-

3. Heito Floral Co..

13. F. M Toter, Ottumwa. la

Alice Kinnev. Old Franklin, M
Schmalz*Huber,Marvsville,K;

189b K.XPENSE ACCOU.ST.

Sept. 1, A. T. DoLaMare Printing and Puli.

Co.. printing

■Mark.-r ^i. t'riiitiirj Hoimo. onvo-

Si.pl. 3K, Soiilli. -111 I li.nsl ,v l.;ir,li-ii.-r, ■' ,.
Oct. 9. .1. M. .lor.li.li. i.,.,s|i.j;.. .V .nv. -lopes.
Nov. .5. A. T. DoLaiMan- I'. ,^ P. Co.. iirinfir
Dec. 28,

1897
.Tan. 26, '• advertising

.Ian. 30, ■' printing

Feb. 11, J. .M. .Tordan, extra services

May 7. A. T. DeLaMare P. ,t P. Co., prinfg
Mav 20,

Mar. 5, .lohn c. IM..r, posiii'.;o

Mar. 23, A. T. |i. I.:i Mm-, r. ,\ P. Co., prinfg
Mar. 30, Hacki'iisii.-k K. pii I, I iran, envelopes
Apr. 5, A. T. DoLaMare P. ,v P. Co.. prinfg

A pr. 20, box rent. Trust Co

Mav 14, Market St. Printing Ilousts enve-
lopes :

Mii\ ■;iV Mnki'i SI. Pviiiiiii,,, House, prinfg
lull..; |.-i ml, i;, ,.,!,. 1- .-,11 ill, -1110 state of Pa.

Iiil\ ; Ml,,. 11 M II. Tr -iihiry A postage..

.1. .\l. .lordan, salarv and postage..

.\. T. DeLa.Mare P. i^: P. Co..advtsg.
.Iiih 8. " prinfg
.luh 13. .1. G. Ksler. postage

24 85
I 00
7 00

4 35
3 00
3 85

1 .50
10 75

400 00

126 30

,54 00

tt 50

2 16
15 3-i

Interest on bonds 1 1 ; ...i

1st assessment (now) :;... ■.•.

1st assessment (additional) 377 85

Ex. oni.-ha If 33 45

Ex. whole 174 11

Roinsura lu-o 43 93

Balance, 1896 1803 65

Signed: .VLliERT .M. II ERR, Treasurer.
.-Vmount of securities $3000 00

iSgj.

The a mer i ca . v Fl orist.

85

Northampton, Mass.

TRADE REMAINS DII-L.— DONALD m'GRHc.c^R
CAPTURES FIRST PRIZE.— VARIOUS ITIiMS.

Sweet peas, asters, carnations and a
few palms and ferns furnish all the win-
dow display which the store men have
energy enough to make and that is about
all the use they have for flowers at
present, for with the exception of an
occasional funeral order trade may be
said to be a thingof remembrance; but all
are looking forward to a good fall trade
and houses are being renovated and
repaired in readiness for planting. Sweet
peas have been unusually good this season
and large quantities have been disposed of.

Mr. Donald McGregor captured first
prize for gloxinias at the sweet pea show
iti Springfield. Alex Parksand E.J. Can-
ning also made displays for exhibition
only.

Mr. H. W. Field has been spending his
vacation in the Nutmeg state, calling on
A. N. Pierson of Cromwellduring his trip,
and reports everything in first-class con-
dition.

Some nine hundred chrysanthemum
plants were given away to children by
the Horticultural Society at its July meet-
ing for which prizes will be offered at the
show. G. W. Thornily.

Do YOU WANT a list of the cemeteries of
the country that use trees, shrubs and
plants largely in the ornamentation of
their grounds and that are apt to be
large buyers of these and other horticul-
tural supplies? You will find such a list
in our trade directory and reference book.
Price $2.00.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

Advertlaemenla under this head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adrs. not
admitted under this head.

SITUATION WANTED-By married man with some
e.xperlence In greenhovise. Will advance by Dec.
Ist SiM) in the business. H. L. I'ouK. Sidney, III-

SITDATION VVANTED-As Krower or foreman on
commercial place; IS years' tborouizh. practical
experience Krowlnfi: roses, carnations. 'mums, violets,
bulbs. References. Woukek. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By flrst-class srowpr and
decorator, :is years old, single, (ierman : Is years'
experience In all branches: sober, Urst-class refer-
ences. Pi ivate or commercial place. GARl>ENEit,
care Mr. Centner, ,5(i;i Webster Ave., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— As grower of roses 'mump,
carnations, etc. Can give tirat class relerencesas
to ability and character from past and present em-
ployers; age '-'■-*; single. Please state wages, etc.
RuSEGKOWEK. Care W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind.

SITUATION WANTED- As assistant florist or gar-
dener; private or commercial place; 1-' years' ex-
perience In garden and greenhouse work ; strictly sober,
willing. Good references; age ','S. Eastern states p e-
lerred. Address G ,1, care -American Florist,

w

w

ANTED— Two gardeners for show, fern and palii

w

ANTED— At once, a tiootl all aruund grower of

general stock— no expert. Single man Address

REiMiEKG Bros., ,)1 Wabash Ave.. Chlcafiu.

WANTKI>— A competent tiorlst to buy and make
himself fienerally use ul In a tl<jrist store; Sept.
l.'jth. Dards, 44tb St. and Madison Ave.>ew Vork.

WANTEI>~To rent flrst-class Kreenbouses. stocked,
dulnj,' good business, near the lakes. U. S. or
ranatla. Address B K, -'10 N. Ver. St . I>anvllle, 111.

w-^

WANTEIJ-A good man to lake cbarjie of commer
clal Kreennouses, ''•UOU feet of ^(lass; also man
agement of store. Must be a yood designer and aeio
rator. Address, giving age, single or married, experl

F

been used; less than

OR SALR -Gloss lil.vr.'. nev_. ....
holesale prices Cash, .\ddri

J E s, care .\merlcan Florist. Chicago.

ipOIl SALE— Another lot good sound second hand :;-
Inch boiler lubes. 1 cents per foot. Secure them
while they last; no.hing better or cheaper tor dot

acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage healed with
hot water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on essy terms Apply to

O. II NVE, Warren, K, I.

FOR SALE— Greenhouses at Madison, Wis ; nearly
new, contain bbout MMI feet of glass, with large
potting and sa e rooms II ive all modern appliances.
The State Unlverhlty with ismi students and large fac-
ulty, the stnte capital and federal offices, and a popu-
lation of IS no Inhabitants, make It a most desirable
location. There Is but little competition Madison
wants a flrst-class greenhouse, and t«i the right man It
Is a rare opportunity will be sold at a sacrtflce.
<-'ome and see for yourself, or address

C. K Tennev, Assignee, Madison, Wis,

FOR SALE AT HALF ITS COST 'i-^^;Sl.^l

FaylnK business eatabllshed h% acres of choice
land. Electric care pass the door. Ill health the cause
for eelllng. For further particulars address

B J, care American Florist. Chicago.

A Si'LENl>i]) OriMiKTr.MTV for a good live man
with small capital I..ea8e and stock of eight green-
houses with dwelling, store, etc. Slock Is In No. I
shape. An old and well established business In a large
and thriving western city. AH for sale at a har-
GAiN'. Hi health cause for selling. If you mean busi-
ness address for particulars.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE, CHEAP,

AT RAMSEYS. N, J.

The W. J. Thurston range, consisting of two houses
ICixlt; ft., one house i:J0x2O ft- one house Ifti-xlO ft. (J In.,
one house lliOxll ft tl In., and one sash house (JOxlU ft.,
all heated with Hltchlngs & Co."8 corrugated fire-box
boilers, pipes and fittings, and. In addition to the
above, the neatlng apparatus, consisting of two No. 17
boilers with pipes and fittings. Is In place for one house
Ui:ixU> ft. and one house i:i4x20 ft There are two pot-
ting sheds and a stable on the place, which consists of
about two acres of land situated at Ramseys, N. J.
The above property will be sold cheap to close the
estate. Apply to \V. .7. Thurston, on the premises, or
Bakgai-N'- care American Florist. Chicago.

PRIMROSE PLANTS, ready for 3 and 4-in.
pots, 82.50 per 100.

B^'CASH WITU UK1>EI{,

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

Strong, field-thrown plants from cold frame; stock
never bad dtse-ise.
MARIE LOUISE. CZAR, SWANLEY WHITE,
£30 per lOOO; SI7 Der 500; £4 per 100.

cash WITT! OKltKK.

E. McNALLY, Anchorage, Jefferson Co.. Ky,

H. Wrede,

^,-.^4a> LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

^ -^ PANSY SEED.

.- .1^ 133 First Prizes, the highest awards

riKWl Worlds Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.

liaWiMi:^ 1000 Seeils, liuest uiix<-il S.5i-.

0(?,,^iRl^ 1 o/.. •• ' " #3.75

t*^f. ice List on application. Cash with order.

ransies Worm Ralsino.

NEW CROP SEED of this POPULAR VARIETY.

3-16 ounce $1.00

1-2 " 2 25

I " 4.00

CA-SH "WITH OR-I3EE,.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant Ave., .JEKSKY CITY, N. J.

TBv DREER'S
Garden Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENRY A. DREE^^
Philadelphia, F».
Mention Am. Florlet when writing.

3000 SMILAX

left, extra strong from, J, 7.^.. and 2-incli

pots, Oct. sowing, |i 25 a ioo; |io a

1000. Sample 10 cts. Cash

with order.

West Mai

PAUL

1 Street,

LIEBSCH,

BATAVIA, N. Y.

3,000 Smilax

3-incU pots, 82.,50 per KXl.

5,000 Adiantum Cuneatum

.! inch pots, 85.00 per 100.
Splendid stock. Cash with order.

HENRY A. nIeMEYER, Erie, Pa.

FERNS.

AVe make a Kperlalty of Hiuall Ferns
for the Fall trade.
Write for special priceH on larg:e quantities.
Order early.

JOHIV SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention American Florist.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS.

ETC., ETC.

The Keiidlng Nursery, RKAUING, P.\.

KslABLlSHEl) l.S.",4.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland.

300,000 SMALLand LARGE FERNS

In variety; well (jrown; reasonable prices. Send
stamps for samples.

COCOS WEDDELIANA, 2M>-lnch pots, at mm

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

OUR FflNSI&S -..'a

has made them famous over 15 years. We
continue adJing the world's best and
select yearly choice plants for our seed.
Plants, '55.00 per lOOO, 75c per 100. Seed,
J;i.25 per "4 07
DANIEL K. HERR, Rider Ave , Lancaster, Pa.

Mention American Florist.

PANSY SEED.

Mixed together, of Buguol, Cassier. Odier, Trim-
ardeau, aud niauy other varieties, J^ ounce
$2.C0; 1 ounce 83.50.

Plants ready September 15, at 83.50 per 1000.

PRIMROSES.

7000 Primroses, single, mixed colors, 82.50 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

3H-lnch pots, S^i.OO per 100. Cash with order.
SAMUEL J, BUNTING. Elmwood Ave. & 58th St., Phila.

8G

The American Florist.

Aug. 21,

Largest, Coolest and Best Market
in Chicago.

Constant supply ol all SEASONABLE FLOWERS.

Full line of FlOhIjTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE WORK. Etc.

Cons gnments ol First Grade Stock solicited.

CHAS. W. IVICKELLAR3

45 TO 49 WABASH AVE.,

ED. F. WINTERSON. Mgr. CHICAGO.

Mention Ameiionn FlnrlHt.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

J. H. DEAMUD, Manager.

^DISCOUNT ON WIRE WORK

DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
5f WABASH AVENUE,

Mention Amenoan Florist.

A. L. RANDALL,

wtioi6sai6 Florist.

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Asrent for flneet irradeB Waxed and Tlaeue Papers

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL 60.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE,

— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

A few thousand Smilax, good
strong plants in I'A-'m. pots.

Wrjte for price.
GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, 111.

PALMS. ROSES. FERNS.

17 I'.\LMS, :( lo 4-iii.. ..1 h.st v:irs., :iiid :;l''i;i;NS

for SliHi. Per 100

MON'l Ml.^ l:ii^l.s ■•-iimL •:; -id .m,,, !, i;, no

.\. ri'N i; \i 1 M ( \i:u.|. ,' . ■ . ' :. on

®Y^ftofe*afe Marfteti).

Cut Flowers.

CHICAGO. Aug. 211.

Roses. Beauties, lonB W-!*®'!; "

medium e OOOIO.O

Bhort 4.U0® 11-11

Brides. Bridesmaid 1.000 3.0

Meteors. La France 1.00® 3 0

" Kalserln 1.00® 4.0

NIphetos, Perle, Gontler 1.00® 2.0

Carnations 50® •;

Sweet peas .1

Swnlnsona ^^_ ■*

Asttrs 60® .r

Adlantum. s!®,„i

Smtlax 8.00@10 C

Asparagus 50-0

8T. IiOUlS, Aug. l'.».

Roses, Beauties il.OO®10.0

Meteors. Kalserln 1 00® 4.C

Brides, Maids l.OO® 4.t

Mermels. La trance 1.00® 3 C

Penes lOO® 3.t

Carnations ^ l-*^

Asters M9 1."

Tuberose stalks o.OOfe .t.C

Sweel peas „ -1

gmllai I0.00®12.;

Adlantum l.(

Asparagus 25. (

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Galax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Maskets, .Jardinieres. Stands. Fern Dishes,
also all Funeral Requisites. Doves, Inscrip-
tions. Aletal Designs, Dried and Artilic-ial
Flowers, and our Special Patent Kibbon
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send lor Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

:M. BtIOE> «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

YOU NEED OUR
Trade Directory

A. IT ID

Reference Book

:pe,ice S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,
awa Tfr I I "Vorlx:.

C. A. KUEHN.
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,
.^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

.Ml

\hi

SEND Foil ULMt NEW l.I.KTS.

, s„,,,.li,

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia,

IVA complete Une of Wire Deslgrns.
BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,

SEEDS,

TOOLS,

^

BULBS.

*FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-h

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wliol6sal6 GUI Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKE WOKK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Commission Florists

79 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

^BBi-' CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice wUh all leading

varieties of Roses and ("arnatlons.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give iia a trial and convince vouraelf.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

W. E. LYNCH,

Sn""' CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CMICA.GO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

per 100. $2 00
Scnpl [.ettera, g4.00
Faflt*npr with each letter or word.

Used by leading florists everywhere and for eale by .11
wholesale florists and supply dealers

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
"RMS'iT BOSTON, MASS. ». „?i'..'.°,',t.

1897.

The American Florist.

87

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

Wholesale Florist

1612 &. 1614 Barker Street,

( Bet, Market nnd Cnestnuti.

»- PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FRED. EHRET,

wiioiesaie \w\%\.

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGN TO

ISUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission °^:i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th Street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THK BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK,

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel. 9«118th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telt-l'tinnP SWSStfi St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Cut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTEHS

in Western
New York. Try us.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTINQ, ^1»SL

495 Was'iington Street, Florist,

BUFFALO. N Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' EuopMes and Wire Designs.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE, 5000 to 7000, stron-,

liealthy t'lants, f(i.00 per 100; $50 00

per 1000. 500 at lOOO rate.

JAMES DUNCAN,

p. 0. Box 19. NEW HAMBURGH, Dutchess Co., N. Y.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

©\Vftop8*aPe Marftaf*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW York, aui.-. ih.

Koaes. Be&uty, extra 6.UU«:i.'i uo

medium 3.00®lll.OO

culla .'jOai 1.00

Bride, Bridesmaid ,10® 4.00

.VurKan, Testout, Meteur iim'i.W

Carnations 25® .75

Valley 2.00(31 3.0

Sweet peas per 100 bunches 25® .50

Asters, per 1110 bunches l.OOfii 2.00

Cludlolus .M

Adlantum 50@ .75

SmIlar 10 00(3.12.00

Asparagus 40 00(3)!iU OO

Boston. Auk is.

Koaea, Beauties 0.(K)(!^2.', ltd

•• U(mtlnr. I'erle l.OOtt 2.U0

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00® d UO

Camatlona .W3 1 tKJ

Valley 2.00® 3 00

Acters 25® .50

Oladlolus 1.00(3' 30

Sweet peas per lOOO l.OO

I'liik pond lilies 4.00

Adlantum 1.00

Smllax 10.00®12.00

Asparagus 50.00

PHILADKLPHIA. AUK 18

Koaea, Beautlea 0.00(912.00

Brldea.Malds 2 OO® 4.00

Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.0O

Carnations 50® 1,00

Valley 3 00® 4.00

Sweet peas 25® .50

Cladiolus per 100 stalks 2.00®3.0O

Tuberoses per 100 stalks 2.00a3.00

Asters 50(3' l.UO

Smllax 12.00®lo.00

Adlantum ;5(S 1.00

AsparaKua 35. 00<»' 50.00

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

JOBBERS IN

Wholesale Florists

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticiilliirnl .liiclliuirors.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS,

Space assigned to growers wishing to cunslen Koods
regularlv.

Space to rent to growers wishing to sell their own
goods.

Strings 10 to 12 feet long',
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.
MOUND CITYCUTFLOWERCO.

Wbolesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention t;iven to shipping oriiers.
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

Smllax: Ir*larats

liciM 3-iii.-li |...t,s. i;,; ,-iil ii.-r 100; jiJO.OO |>cr 1000.
It ].:i\s lo l.iiy slrong phiuls.
JOSEPH E. 80NSALL, Salem, Ohio.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
-^^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Ro8e8 in
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Orcliids

and Valley.
THOS. ^VOUK^G, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK,

WALTER F. SttERlDflN.

WHOLESALE

F^i— czDr^ i^nr ,

39 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.
Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application .

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. N£W YORK,

WH0LE8ILE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.
51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list ou application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34lh Street,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK,

JULIUS LANGs

53 WEST 30th street.

.... TVEjxv ^^oisk:.

H. L. SUNDERBRUGH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4tli and Walnut Streets,

Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Soeclnl attention given to shipping orders.

strong plants, from pots. *-' 110 perlCO; Sl.S.OO per lOUO.

(.'ash with order.
SAIVIUEL J. BUNTING. ElmwoodAve. &58thSt„ Phita.

BUCCC 500 bride. 3-iuch . 82.00 per 100
ItUOCd. 500 BRIDESMAID, 1 inch 2.00 per IGO

SMILAX, 500 2-iuch .1.00 per 100

DAVIS & BAIRO, Dixon, III.

The American Florist.

Aug. 21,

9fta S««tl Srac^A.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.
Jerome B. Rice, Pres.; E. B. Clakk, 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn., Seo'y
and Treas.

California Seed Ciops.

There Is not much to say regarding the
seed growers other than that they are
all now busily engaged in harvesting the
crops, nearly all turning out favorablv,
much to their satisfaction. Semple's
asters are now blooming and look fairly
well. Sweet peas are the same as last
noted, that is with few exceptions very
poor. The onion harvest is now at its
height and is proving very satisfactory.
The harvest of Cupid sweet pea is also
over and owing to the dry spring the
crops will not come up to expectations.
Meteor.

Onion sets at Cincinnati are reported a
good crop, price loryellows starting in at
about $1.25.

S. B. Hicks, representing Cooper, Taber
& Co., London, is now making his fall
trip in the U. S.

While the sweet corn acreage in
Nebiaska is reduced, it is thought the
yield will be an average one.

At Chicago the market gardeners have
had so far a satisfactory season, most
produce realizing good prices.

Weber & Don, New York, report an
active demand for spinach, which seems
to be general throughout the country.

Mr. E. Schoettel of Vilmorin, An-
drienx & Co., Paris, who is making his
annual autumn trip, will arrive about
October 1.

Onion sets at Chicago will be a fair
crop and apparently of more satisfactory
quality than last year. There is a good
demand for winter or Egyptian onions.

Independence, Ia.— The Rush Park
Seed Company's losses by fire have all
been satisfactorily settled. They received
on the building $2,786,53, and paid by
three difTerent fire companies. On stock
$7,179.25, divided among five companies.
On fixtures $221.29. This makes a total
amount allowed for damages by fire
$10,183.07. They will probably rebuild
right away.

Growmg lily of the Valley Pips.

Can lily of the valley be grown for forc-
ing pips in the climate of North Carolina?
All information as to culture, soil, etc.,
will be appreciated by J. H. T.

Shading.

What is the best and cheapest shading
for the outside of greenhouses for summer;
liquid form? J. O. T.

Do you want a complete alphabetical
list of carnations in commerce in America,
with name of introducer, date of intro-
duction and brief, accurate description of
each? You will find such a list in our
trade directcry and reference book for
1896. Price $2.00.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

Ib now accepted as the standard In preparing color

deflcrlptlons. by many forelt^n houses as

well as In America.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St.. Chicago.

JOHNSON & STOKES.

Kingly Giant Pansies.

Our Prize Gold Coin Collection of Kingly

Fa;nsies cannot be surpassed in size of flower, perfection of
bloom, or for the variety of markings or riciiness of coloring.

WE OFFER

In Gold

$50.00

Premiums

FOR BIGGEST PANSIES.

Wi> know that in our '"Kingly Collection of Giant
Pansies" we li:ivc ns flue a str:uii of pansies as it is
j.c.ssihli- (" produce. To stimulate an etTort to
sli..H tJH'iii at their best, we offer the foUowini;
GOLD PRIZES:

$25 00 in Gold for tlie Largest Pansy.

10 00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

5.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

3.00 in Gald for the Next Largest.

2.00 in Gold for the Next Largost.

1 00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

1.00 in Gold for the Next Largest.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION.

Competition is open to all who purehase of us,

our J. * S. Kingly Collection ot Giant F'ansies.

Inside of each packet will be found a card, on

which the flower must be carefully mounted and

pressed and sent to us on or before October 1st, 1898.

PRICES, Per Trade Packet $ .50

Per 1 1 Ounce 1.25

Per Ounce 5.00

Per 1 1 Pound 15.00

Per Pound 50.00

Other Fansies.

Trade Pkt. ', Oi Oz.

Giant Yellow $ .40 $1.00 $4.00

" White 40 100 4.00

" Striped 40 1.00 4.00

" Black 40 1.00 4.00

" Blue 40 1.00 4.00

Trade PkL Oz.

Burnet's Giant Blotctied $.50 $5 00

Cassier's Five Blotched 50 5.00

'4 Trade Pkt. Trade Pkt.

CINERARIA, James' Giant

strain $ .60 $1.00

CHINESE PRIMROSE,

Prize English Mixed 60 1.00

WRITE US YOUR WANTS IN BULBS.

JOHNSON & STOKES,

We can suit you in price.
217 & 219 Market Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS.. Englewood, N. J.

^ /^ O Cr O CLEAN, HEAI.THT
KVJOCO. STOCK.

Bride, Maid.'* I'erle. Sunset, Mrs. Morgan, Nlphetoa.
TeBlout, Helle Slebrecht, from 2>.fe-lnch pots, $3.50
per 100; KW.OOper lOOO.

Perle, Bridesmaid, Testout, Mrs. Morgan. Belle Sle-
brecht, stront; plants from ;i-lnch poM,$6.,^iOper 100;
SoO-OO per IIIOO.

8WA1NS0NA ALBA, 1-lnch pots SI. 50 per dozen.
I will exchange Roses for young Palms, Pterls trem-

ula. Double Violets and II. P. Hoses.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

CELERY PLANTS

WHITE PLUME and GIANT PASCAL.

Field-grown plants at $1.00 per lOOO. Cash with

order. Samples free.

EXTRA HEAVr TRANSPLANTED WHITE PLUME,

82.00 per 1000; $18 00 per 10000.

C. M. GROSSMAN, Woicottville, Ind,

CHINESE PRIMROSE

PLANTS.

Strong and well ynnvn. rendv for :i-lnch pote. This
Bftina strain has the N.\Ti(>NAi, and Canadian rep-
utation of beliiK the finest yet produced. Sln«le vari-
eties In eUht named colors. $-.i.f>0 per UKJ; $20 per lUW.
Double white, red and Iliac. $4 per IIH); $:«> per 1000.
Extra plants added to help pay expressaj^e. Adams
and LI, 8 express

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.
Chinese Primrose SpeclHhht.

FAXON'S *

':h1s1'. pansies.

The best mixtu

re in cultivation, flowers very

larce, thick and

elvelv; of superb colors and

markings. The p

rfcction of form and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1,00 each. |

M.

B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS.

Currc

Bpondencc eolicitcd.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

ALM

(Stee^^.

FRESH

ON HAND

For AUGUST DELIVERY.
Kentia Helnioreana. ..

Forsteriana IM 8 50 23 M

liuis ulills 1.5U Li.60 S5.00

Above prices are for selected seeds only, of highest
gennlnatlnK power.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N. J.

Send orders QUICK.

sh Kentia Belmoreana or Forste'i
seed, post or exp, paid, per lObO $6.50.
Fresh Corypha australis or Seaforthia
elegans seed, delivery included, per
Seed the7V//(-i7. Samples sent on ap-
4®=-Send for our NEW Price Lists.
H. H.BERGER&CO.^No. 220 Broadway, NEW YORK.
Branch Office. San Francisco. Tal. iKstab. 1878.)

BURPEE^S

t SEEDS

Philadelphia.

W. and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop"
Mushroom Spawn. fo^E^RCE^"""'""^ ♦

ALL KINDS OF BULBS
Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya-
cinths, Narcissus, etc., etc. ' '"'

prices on application.

WEEBER &

114 Chambers St.,

Please mention the American Flo-
rist every time you write any of the
advertisers on this page.

i897.

The American Florist.

89

Greenhouse Building.

Madison, N. J., L. A. Noe, three rose
bouses.

Orange, N. J., G. Herman, six commer-
cial houses, each 20x150.

Mllforii, Mass., Miss E. Taylor, one
greenhouse.

Roxbury, Mass., H. Carroll, one green-
bouse, 10x50.

Pittsburg, Pa., H. C. Frick, one con-
servatory, cost $12,000.

Arlington, Mass., D. Duncan, one forc-
ing bouse, 18x150.

North Cambridge, Mass., H. C. Cam-
eron, one commercial house, 18x135.

Batavia, N. Y., Paul Liebsch, 2 com-
mercial houses, one 22x85 and one SOxl")-.

Newark, N. J., E. C. Vick, one commer-
cial house, 20x50.

Leominster, Mass.— Jos. Fuller, one
commercial house.

North Andover, Mass.— J. J. Nolan, one
commercial house.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— Jos. Sondermann, five
commercial houses, each 16x92.

Jenkintown, Pa. — H.R.Rohrer, a range
ot commercial houses.

Brockton, Mass. — A. Hanna,one green-
bouse.

TRADE DIREGTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

i=r.ick; S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

PLEASE

MENTION

THE

AMERICAN

FLORIST

EVERY

TIME

YOU

WRITE

AN

ADVERTISER.

PLANT BARGAINS o^l CARNATIONS

- -■ 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. U^ in JIOOO

PLUMOSUS. 2H in 8.00

BAY TREES 7 fi., willi 24 in. heads, pair 815.

CHRYSANIHEMUMS. all the leading var., a in 3.00
CANNA BURBANK. each 7oc, per doz 88.10

FERNS .\.li;iMUini Karleyeuse, 2; i in . . . . 10.00

4in . . . 400)
Pteris Treraula and Sermlata, 2'/. in 4.00

'' in assortment lor Ferneries 4.00

GERANIUMS Double New Life, Mme. Bruant,

and Kleur Poitevine 8.00

SMILAX. extra strong. 2 in 2.S0

VIOLEIS. California, field clumps 5.00

CHINESE PRIMROSES in separate colors.

strong, 2 in 3.00

of the fi.llowing leading varieties:
Alaska. Delia Fox. Eldorado. McGowan. Minnie Cook.

Portia. Tidal Wave and William Scott, SB 00 per lOU.
Harrison's White. Mayor Pingree. Lily Dean, Mrs. H.

Duhme. Mrs. Geo M. Bradt, Maud Dean and Mo-

rello, $12.00 per 1110.

ROSES

CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK.

Brides. Bridesmaid. Peiles Kaiserin, La France, 2U-

in.. S4.tK); S14 in., {H 00 per iOt).
Merme's, Mme. Hoste. Meteors, 2J^ in.. 83; 4 in., 87.
American Beauties. 2>^ in., 86; 3 in., 87; i\i in., 819

wfs?E^R^N^"p?l«G¥^LL. YflUGfiflN'S SEED STORE/* '^'c^Alg^rG^o^^""^-

;

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, t

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials 4

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality. 4

Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, A

and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers J

of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than 9

can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to #

Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres- A

pondence solicited. Catalogue free. ?

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O. #

20,000 FEET-out-flf-door growing- FICUS.

Any size up to 4 feet, at $25.00 for 100 feet; S225.00 for 1000 feet.

Measurement from top of pot to crown of stf in (not top leaf). Must he sold before

housing time.

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

Mention Amerloan FlorlBt.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, 1st size, $7.00

" " 2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME, 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12 50

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2"4-inch pots,

$20.00 per 1000; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3>^inch pots,

$35 00 per 1000; 81 00 per 100
GERANIUMS. 3 inch, $1.00 per 100.
cur SMILAX, 12 cents per string.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

When writing mention the American Fl<jrl8t.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserins,
and Brides.

Strong plants. Will close out cheap.

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

Fine Plants

AM. BEAUTY, 2 1-2 inch, $5.00 per 100
3 inch, 7.00 "

METEOR, 2 1-2 inch, 3.50 "
3 inch, 6.00

ORDER QUICKLY.

BROWN & CANFIELD, Springfield, III.

GOOD ROSES CHEAP.,,.,,

3000 METEOR*, 3-Inch S3.50

1600 MAIDS, 3-incb 3.00

1000 BKIUES, 3-inch 3.00

600 PEKLES, 3-inch 3.50

First-class plants for Immediate benching.
5000 Choice Field-Grown CARNATIONS,
standard varieties. Write for prices.

W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES, ln;^-in. pot9at$;i.50perl00.

Elegant clean stock. If you are iu want of any

speak quick.

A. G. PRINCE & CO.,

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

HOSES for FORCING

^TX/\T L*'I'GS fo^ immediate planting,
V 1\JXmZm ±. a Lady H. Campbell. No dis-
ease, fine stock, 2J^-inch pots.
100 SWAINSONA. 3-inch pots. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention American Florist.

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Aug. 21^

Wheeling, W. Va.

Pleasant Valley, a suburb of Wheeling,
within a stone's throw of the Wheeling
Park and reached by the Elm Grove line,
is all that its name implies. Bordered on
the west side by a lofty mountain, whose
summit, to express it poetically "touches
the horizon" and on the east by a rolling
field dotted here and there with shrubs
and trees, it presents an ideal place to
roam about and to reflect upon the
charms of nature. It is here, where Mr.
Max Hess, former superintendent of the
Wheeling Park, located his greenhouse
plant about a year ago. Mr. Hess has
acquired a tract of 75 acres of valuable
ground, most of which has been improved
and made suitable fjr the cultivation ol
fruit, ornamental trees and nursery stock
in general, it being Mr. Hess' intention
to embark in the nursery as well as in the
flower business.

Pour greenhouses, each covering lOOx
20, were built last fall and an additional
house to cover 100x22 is now under way.
All told, Mr. Hess will have a total of
over 10,000 feet of glass. I may mention
in passing that in point of construction
and general adaptability, Mr. Hess'
plant is decidedly of the most approved
pattern, all modern conveniences, such as
ventilating apparatus, concrete walks,
neat and substantial benches, etc., hav-
ing been adapted and applied to every
house. In addition to the houses, and
immediately adjoining them, Mr. Hess
has built a fine cffi;e, which he has
equipped and furnished with a view to
comfort and convenience. His imposing
residence, surrounded by a beautiful lawn
and lofty shade trees, is by no means the
least attractive feature about the place.
The flower beds, ornamenting the lawn,
are especially attractive and as I beheld
them an idea suggested itself to my mind
that if the florists throughout the coun-
try would realize the utility of what the
sociologists call "the law of example"
and make their own grounds about their
greenhouses, however limited, inviting
and attractive, a greater demand for bed
ding plants, bulbs and the services of the
landscape gardener would follow as a
matter of course. The old adage that a
thing to be admired is to be seen holds
true in this as well as in any other case.

Huscroft Bros, have commecced build-
ing four good sized houses for roses and
carnations. They report a fair trade in
funeral work and are encouraged with
the general business outlook.

Zane &Son haveovcrhauled their entire
plant, makingmanysubstantial improve-
ments ard have added a 70 foot house.

Florist Hellstern, whose houses were
damaged by fire last winter, has rebuilt
and is now once again in shape to do
business. Florist Handle does no longer
handle flowers. He has closed his store
and is out of business. Homo.

Do you WANT the census statistics re-
garding the florist, nursery and seed
trades? You will find them in our trade
directory and reference book lor 1896.
Price $2.00.

CARNOTS.

375 fine plants, 3-inch pots; will
sell cheap, or exchange for good
Meteors.

HOPP & LEMKE. Paul P. 0,. Mich.

Please mention the American Florist
CTery time you write to an advertiser.

I^OJSE^S

For Immediate
Planting.

SOUVENIR DU PRESIDENT CARNOT and AMERICAN BEAUTY

from 3 and 4-inch pots.

Extra tine stock also BRIDE. BRIDESMAID, PERLE. AUGUSTA VICTORIA, METEOR,

MRS. MORGAN, NIPHETOS, etc., etc.

All in good, clean stock. For Special Prices for cash, write to

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.

My new crop of MIGNONETTE SEED is now ready, 25c per pkt.; §3.00 per oz.

10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.

Fully e<iuiil to tho»e -sent uut the last four

Hon

; six

yenn

sped

•WOOTTON,
MKTKOK,
•H()N SILENK,
•.M.VIJE. HOSTJC,

LA FKANCK,
BRIDKSM.VID,
"SAFKANO,
•KRIDK,

;; Inch pots, $6 00 per 100,

used 1q propjiKHtliiK
AM. ISKAHTY,
K.AIfSKKIN A. V
FEKLK,
•AIKKnET.

'4-lnch pots, ts.oo per 100

elected pniwth froni

BELLE SIEBKECHT,

«UN«ET,
'GONTIER,

J. Iv. I^IZvr^OPT, :Blooxxisl3nrs:» I*£».

»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

IHERR'S PANSIES

THE BEST.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.
per 100; 2,500 for Sio.oo.

ALBERT M. HERR,

LANCASTER, PA.

Stocky. field-Grown GflRNflTiONS.

New and Standard varieties, $5.00 per 100
and upward.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

8000

CARNATION PLANTS.

8000

riety. Houest i.aii

.\s fine as can \je grown anywhere. 4 and li cent.s each according to size

pies at same prices.

VARIETIES— DIAZ ALBERTINI, SCOTT. DAYBREAK, SILVER SPRAY, METEOR, PORTIA.
GARFIELD, GRACE WILDER, BUTTERCUP, TIDAL WAVE.
Also 2000 fine MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, and 500 VINCAS, field-grown, variegated
FRANK BERRY, Fairview Greenhouses, Stillwater, Minn.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

L'-lnch pots *2, .'lO per 100, *20.00 per 1000

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats

Ifl 50 per 100.

FERNS, :!-i"'-li pols $5.00 iK-r 100

CARNATIONS. Klem grown Ll/.7.1e Mo-
cowan and Scott, Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

M:irie Louise, stronu field ^rown. Wilte for prices

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cuttlnss tl 00 per lOti

SWAINSONA ij wi |., r 10)

ABUTILON

.SoiiTenlrde ISonii and Gohleii Kleeco., .*". 00 per l»i

GERANIUMS.

Hooted cuttlnjis ?l, roper Kill, SI-; 00 per KKM

O. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

NEW CROP SEED NOW READY

Zirngiebel's Standard Pansies.

silver Medal iu Boston, and First Prizes
everywhere.

"HUGE JEWELS OF VELVET AND GOLD."

—Hosion Transaipi.
GIANT MARKKT and GIANT FANCY Strains,
in Trade Packets at One Dollar each.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

PANSY SEED.

I'erd/ PerLlj.

Mlttlnt- sCiant Mixture i^l 00 $10.1X1

Fiery Faces Mixture -I 00 50.00

Giant German Mixture 3.50 20.00

Small KancT. In IIKI colors S.OO SO.OO

l.l»10-i«»i Tansy Plants ready September.

PANSY PLANTS.

NOW RB:a1>Y, from the Snest strain, from ex-
pert pansy growers, 7,5 cts. per 100; $1.00 per 1000,

2 inch, JO varieties, named Jl.7.5 per lOO

2-inch, 20 varieties, uot named . . , . 6I-.50 per 100

These are fine plants; will be good for stock.

They are up to date varieties,

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO , Morris, III.

Kstnbllshed l.s'.i:i. ■.>0,000 sij . f t. u-lass. Incorporated IS'.iT.

The JENNINGS STRAIN of finest American
Krown Pansy seed. New crop now ready. Grown
irom finest selected stock only. All large flowering
In creat variety, of most heautiful colors.

The following complimentary letter Is one out of
hundreds received;

BrrPALO, N. v., June Sth, 1807.

Mk. E. B, Jennings. Dear Sir:— The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last August produced the finest lot of
tlowers 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly first-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

Finest mixed, per pkt, of 2JtX) seeds. fl.OO; >e oz. $,1.00:
1 oz. SO. 00; ;uzs. $15. CO. Yellow, black, white, blue, In
separate colors. $1,0J per pkt.; half pkc. ,50 cts.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

LockBox2M. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Panslos.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

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91

7;".%' FORCING BULBS FOR THE TRADE.

We are, as usual, prepared to care for orders in
this line promptly, with high quality stock and at
fair prices, with duty added.

AT NEW YORK AND CHICAGO

I

we shall be glad to meet Florists coming
from the Convention. fc*e.<^.^.^.j{.^

Early Forcing Bulbs are on hand.

"^BM c:4m Vaughan's "INTERNATIONAL," - - - per oz., SIO.OO
'^MM2^Mm Vaughan's "GIANT MIXED," per oz, 5.00

California Grown

CALLAS

Carefully cured, with sound
center shoots, now ready for ship-
ment from our New York or
Chicago stores.

SIZES and PRICE:
W^Xo 15^-inch, $5 50 per 100
l>4 to 1K-inch. $7.50 per 100
2 to2^-inch. $10.00 per 100

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York.

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph and 208 West Randolph St.

Th«81»fg?G?'«'e"«'GH0IGt STOCK

QUEENS, L. I
SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Send f<»r our Price List.

E.G. HILL & CO..

wnoiesaie Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

NEW CANNAS

LOGAN BERRIES
SPIR/EA ANTHONY WATERER.

FOR FALL DELIVERY.

Send for Price List later.

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,
WEST GROVE, PA.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2V2-inch pots,

ready to shift.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, 2V2-in. pots, ready

to shift, 40c per doz; |2.50 per 100.
SMILAX, 3':;'nch pots e.xtra strong.
ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 3;^ in pots,

50c per doz.; JS3.50 per too
Also several thousand CHRYSANTHEMUMS,

nice soft healthy stock, 2-inch pots.
Our selection from good commercial sorts,

|2 00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich,

ORGHIDS'tSKfORGHIDS
For Florists.

GS A 'KrTIT*'D ST. albans, England.

»**J-^ ■*'*«■«') and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

AGKXT:

A. DIM MOCK, 114 Chambers St., N. Y. City.

Single Violets.

Per Doz. Per 100

Princess de Galles $1.00

Princess Beatrice (new) 1.00

Admiral Avellan (new) 1.00

Luxonne 75

Petite Blue 75

$7.00
7.00

7.00
5.00
5.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — k\\ plants are
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

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Aug. 21^

San Francisco.

TRADE PICKING UP — CONDITION OF THE
FLOWER MARKET. — SHORT SUPPLY OF
PALMS — MANV HAVE GOLD FEVER. —
CROWDS VISIT CONSERVATORIES — COM-
PETITION BV CHINESE GROWERS — VARI-
OUS ITEMS.

Trade bas picked up a little during the
week much to the satisfaction of all.
Asters are coming in more freely now
than lately and are selling very well.
White asters sell much better than any
other color, although Semplc's pink and
lavender are also in much demand. They
are bringing about 15 cents per dozen,
which is considered a fairly good price.
Many short stemmed asters are in the
market, but there is practically no de-
mand for them whatever.

Carnations also have been called for
more frequently than of late and selling
fairly well considering the season. Plenty
of Portias are to be had, also Scotts and
whites. Daybreak is rather scarce and
of poor quality. Portia will not be so
plentiful for a year or two as it has been
this season, as many of the large growers
have discarded it completely, and have
planted in its place Scott and Diy break.
There is quite a lot of amaryllis Bella-
donna, being sent to this market this
season, in fact much more than can be
disposed of. PItnty of lilies of all colors
are also to be had at prices that hardly
pay for the first cost of the bulbs. The
Japanese growers are bringing in some
extra fine stock of this flower.

In roses some very good stock is begin-
ning to come in from some of the grow-
ers. Last week some extra good roses
sold for 35 cents per dozen, but in most
cases the average stock brings about 15
cents. The quality of the roses is improv-
ing every day and we will undoubtedly
have some extra fine stock in the market
in the near future.

Sweet peas are still hanging on and are
yet to be seen in the florists' windows.
They are not very good now as the sea-
son is so far advanced, and in many cases
have lost their original color and form.
Many of the retail florists are now look-
ing around the different establishments
for their stock of palms and decorative
plants for the coming season. There
seems to be a short supply of palms in
salable sizes, and the fortunate growers
that have a good stock are holding them
at a high figure. Chrysanthemums are
doing splendidly and promise well for a
good supply of blooms.

Mr. Sidney Clack, who has been spend-
ing some time in the northwest has
returned to Menlo Park.

Mrs. L. Plunder and family of Port-
laud, Ore., who have been spending sev-
eral weeks in this state, have returned
home.

F. G.Krauss was representing the Sun-
set Co. in Menlo Park last week.

Mr. John Gilmore, who has been fore-
man for E. W. McLellan for some time
past, has resigned his position to accept
a similar one with Mr. J. Pollet.

Not since the days of '49 has this city
been so agitated over gold discoveries as
it Is at the present time. Thos. H. Ste-
venson, of 11 Powell street, caught the
fever and sailed for Klondyke during the
week. The business will be run as for-
merly under the management of Mrs.
Stevtnson.

Great crowds of people vi=it the con-
servatories of Golden Gate Park every
Sunday and Supt. McLaren certainly has
a very fine display of flowers and rare
plants all looking in excellent condition.

Mr. John Carboneof West Berkeley has

BOLOAINVILL[AS.

GIABM {1) Am &LABRA SANDERIANA.

These grand plant? are bound to become Leading Decorative Subjects.

The beauty and durability of their bloom (bract";) combined with their proiracted
flowering period — extending almost through the Florists' Seisnr — make them spec-
iallv interestiag and attractiveot j 'Cts. The freedom and durableuess of their bloom
with quick recurrence of same may belru'h'u'l- dfFcHl-ed ?s wonderful. Our plpn*" in
nast ( wo seasons have flowered almost continually frt in Christmas to July, entire
heads being avai'able for late June D c jritions.

B ith varieties are strone, rapid growers, very easily hind'ed, not subject to
any inject pests and not at all particular as to temperature ur treatment.

Every florist will want them, if for Easter plants only, as the ease and certainty
with wh'ch they may be flowered, coupled with their other qualities, leave few rivals
for that season that can be handled with so much satisf iction and profit.

For some opinions of the merits of these plants see

The American Florist, Nov. 3. 1894. Article bv A. Dimmock.
April 27. 1S95. Article h'v J. B. Keller.
April 4. 1896.
June 19, 1897.
July 10, 1897.
AND send for Circular of Comment's and F.TCfs.

A NICE STOCK OF BOTH VARIETIES READY SEPT. 1st.

Illustration and Notes,
Miscel. Notes, Wm. Scott.
Article by P.J. Berckmans.

Orand Offer for Two Weeks

S-iq. pots, strong and bushy .... 835.00 per 100
Fine bushy stock from »■'■'• " specimens . . To cts. each, 88.00 per doz.

r.'e?.?"^' .^2!.-Yoor''*' ''" ™' *''

I per

)

Pteris albo-lineata
" cretica cristata
" serrulata,
Cocos Weddeliana. 2;i-in. pots, strong, $10 per 100
Alsophila Australis:

■1. in. pots 85 cts. each. 8 -1.00 per doz.

'■ pots 75 cts. each. 8 00

pots $1.25 each, 12 00

ITephrolepis cordata conipacta:

■iu. pots, strong and bushy 815.00 per 100

■ ill. " •■ '• 20.00

FICUS ELASTICA:

Grand lot ot beautiful plants.
6 in. pots. 20 to 24 inches high . . . . $50.00 per 100
6-7 in. pots, 30 to 36 inches high . . . 75.00 per 100

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

(Norfolk Inland PiU' ). tine specimens.
6-in. pots, 15 to 18 inches h.gh . . . $1 60 each
7 in. pots, 2 feet high $2.00 to $2.50 each

OTHER SPECIALTIES:

Send for Wholesale Price list.

Palms, Pandanus Veitchii, Dracaenas.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

BULBS.

ROMANS, ;

HARRISII,

F. W. NARCISSUS, I

FREESIAS, I

L. CANDIDUM. '

Glazing Material.

VAN REYPER GLAZING POINTS,
MASTICA,
LIQUID PUTTY,
MASTICA MACHINE,
SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, Milwaukee, Wis.

BOUGAINVILLEA GLABRA SANDERIANA.

Every florist should grow this beautiful decorative plant.
Extra strong well established plants, 12 to 18 Inches high, $1.50 per dozen; $8 per 100.

L. TEMPLIN & SONS, Calla, O.

leOSEJiS — Clean, strong and carefully grown.

and KAISEKICT, 3;^-in.

M /J special rates on quaulit

CLE. METEOR. BRIDE, LA FAANCG
1.00; 4-in. S7 00 perlOO. B a IDESMAID, -[ncial prices (or cash
A.. »>*. INI «;»«_- 13 13 A. IV, I^MItt--v\.'<><><l, IV. J.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

i8g7.

1 HE American Florist.

93

nearly finished getting his houses into
shape for winter work. His stock is all
in excellent shape and in the best condi-
tion possible. Brides, Maids and Tes-
touts are the chief sorts planted. We
also note some well grown plants of
Beauty and Perle, all of which were
making splendid growth.

Mr. James Forbes has returned to Port-
land, Ore., after a brief stay in this city.
Mr. Forbes has sold out his interests in
the firm of Morten & Forbes to Mr. G 'o.
Ernst formerly of Pelicano & Co. Mr.
Forbes intends to open a store in Port-
land during the winter.

The representative of the Bell Conserv-
atory Co. of Sacramento was a visitor
during the week.

Looking through the establishments of
the various Chinese growers we find that
they have, as usual, quite a large quan-
tity of chrysanthemumsand violetsgrow-
ing, all of which will be brought into
direct competition with the stock of the
legitimate growers this coming season.
In fact they seem to increase in numbers
every year, and raising as they do a
cheap grade of stock they put it on the
market at almost any price, which causes
a glut of poor flowers, proving very
detrimental to retail florists and growers
alike.

Mr. Kenneth S. Murray, foreman at M.
Lynch's nurseries, has been under the
weather lately but is able to be about
again.

Mr. T. H. Douglas and wife, after a
very pleasant stay among us have left for
thtir home in Waukegan, 111.

Mr. J. M. Kimberlin and family have
been spending a few weeks at the seaside.

Mr. Sidney Clack, of Menio Park, has
gone on a business trip through Oregon
and Washington.

Harry Papworth, of New Orleans, has
been spending a few weeks in this state.

S. D. Woodruflf, the seed grower, of
Orange, Conn., has been with us looking
over some of our seed farms.

Mr. Peter R ick has resigned his posi-
tion in Golden Gate Park and is at pres-
ent staving in this city.

Mr. Jas. Massen, who has been foreman
of Sidney Clack's greenhouses for several
years, has resigned. Jim was a genial
fellow and will be missed by his friends in
Menlo Park.

Mr. E. H. Bourguignon and family, of
San Jose, have been spending the summer
at Capitola.

Angelo Baldochi, of Podesta & Co.,
has returned from a vacation of several
weeks at Santa Cruz.

The Japanese chrysanthemum growers,
Djmoto Bros., of Fruitvale, have com-
pleted the planting of their stock. It is
in the pink of condition and they will un-
doubtedly hold up theirreputation of for-
mer years as one of our leading growers.

Paul W. A. Grallert, our carnation
specialist, is binging in some very fancy
carnations from his nursery at Colma.
Mr. Grallert gives all the new varieties a
very thorough trial every season and his
stock always brings fancy prices.

Meteor.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MAXUKACTfREBS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wrlghtwood Ave ,

CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

'!• Greealiouses, (_'on><Tv;il"rii-^, Hot-
■.Is, etc. Also Hotl).-J s,ish..s ,■111,1
Oils. etc. THE REEO GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

GLASS

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for oiir new price list, with extra discount.s. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia. Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES: \ K<"»rney and WeHtsld.- A

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

IBvcrv U'.fr of t-!owc^ vw^-- .^hi.iud correspond a'th us before
pU(Clia< Hi •\.'wherf Oil' <av'iirie^ are uneuna'ied.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

o

-*-

UR Flower Pots are standard measure and all 6rst-class and we assure you they will give good satia-
laction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
y JJOts, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
'^ " ' " d you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap

are more Porous than
and cleaned. Give them
as any other Pot on the n

I tnal i

arket. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

IT'S EJA.S'V I

to explain the popularity of the f

Ciiampion Ventilating Apparatus.:

Light, Strong, Durable, Efficient and Convenient. f

It is a favorite ever>wher6. \

Special inducements to those who answer this ad. f

Catalogue free. f

AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO., !

Kennett Square, Pa. ♦

THE
^:- -MEW DEPRRTURE,"
f^VENTItailNG f\PPl,)aNCErV;^

Vou can not get a GOOD THING for

notliing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothin,e;. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

LAVAGES \

("nntiiiually use rtgreeatjle color rnin- ^^

atiuus. usua 1 V f 'r S'-lf adorn- ^V

nt. VVBY should you not av:<il ^

tui'self of our continued eit'ortK to ^^

elp you a.Iora your store, house ^V

n.l h..me, and all they contain ? ^

ir. uiHKiiiplecar.l ..fTIlNTKH ^

^ PA I ^T*^, readj' f.»r use- Ti2 ^m

I II I ■ ■■ '

II V |,(

^olk

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
Maklntj a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji U> SWAHN S SONS) Minneapol^^ 'jvkinn.

Mention AmerlcaD Florist.

It costs 4 cents for each 600 feet of floor spaoo.

Injure the most seositive plants. Endorsed

Nikoteen

ty prominent florists. Used for fumigation or spraying
'ndoors or oat. 200 pounds of tobacco In one pint of
Nikoteen. Sold by seedsmen. Clrcnlar free. 8KABGURA

DIP CC CHICAGO.

»Quick!y M Does gilt. '^^

IFOR SALE BV

Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
write to
locistillk
ISpirit Cdked
Tobacco Co.
lLouisvilIe,Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlKlit Ircjin the manufacturera. Before buyln>: potn

write to U3 for Special Prices and Discounts.

Our pots are red In color.

213, 15. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN, PA.

When wrltlnst mention Amerlcap Florist

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

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Aug. 21,

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse ^ Boiler,

29 to 59 Zi'ie St CHICAGO.

■ — . _ ^ -jf -

tfront. Bldea and back). Write for information.
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IS MUCH MORE DURABLE THAN PINE.

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UP To^t FEET ••UMCTH o«i LONGER.

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Challenge

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Apparatus

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Richmond. Ind.

Always mention the American Flo-
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Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap —
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers
know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

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or Estimates

Mention American Florist.

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57 and 59 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO,

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i

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95

TO WIDE flWflKE FLORISTS :

Have you ever tried evaporatin;; liquid
tobacco to kill green tlies in Kreenliouses'
it would pay everyone who has not already
tried it to give the process a trial. It is gen-
«rally well known among rose growers that
the old style of funi gating by burning to-
bacco in its various forms is ruinous to the
flower crop of such roses as Catherine Mer-
met, The Bride, Bridesmaid and those types.
The plan lierewith recommended is cleaner,
more convenient and does absolutely no
injury to any rose buds, nor to the plants.

Our experience has taught us to use at
Jeast six (6) of our evaporating pans in a
hundred (100) foot house. At tirst when
we put this plan into operation we thought
of evaporating tobacco juice as a prevent-
ive only, the same as the old and some-
what untidy style of strewing tobacco stems
on ihe paths and under the benches; but we
find that by using the number of pans to a
house as above indicated it absolutely kills
the pest, and there is hardly any perceptible
smell in the house, and the roses retain their
fragrance without taint or blemish.

These pans are threaded to be attached to
an inch and a quarter p\pe,orbythe use ot a
tiushiiig any smaller sized pipe may be at-
tached. Our pan was awarded Honorable
Mention by S. A. F. at Cleveland, O., in 1S96.

TRY AT LEAST ONE HOUSE.
Price $1.25 each pan. Koi- furtln-r lurticulura » rii.-

EDWIN LONSDALE, Chestnut Hill. Phila.

Otaheitejranges

Bear in mind that we shall
have a fine lot of well fruited
Otaheite Orange Trees fc^r
Christmas delivery.

GHAS. ZELLER'S SONS,

29tli Ward, BROOKLYN, N. Y,

PflLMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

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18>i-liich S5.00 per hundred.

3-incb 8.00 per hundred.

-4-inch 10 00 per hundred.

CASH WITH ORDEH.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

Villi AY strong 1 year plants, 2;^-inch, heavy,

-OHIILAA um per iix).

21^-inch, dilto, 81.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.

U A DP ICC II? Siuslennd Double Poets, 7.5c per

{lAnUIOOUO lOU; 850(1 per 1000. ^.ingle and

Double Von Sion. etc., 75c per ICO; 85 00 per 1000.

All home-grown.

ADIANTUM REGALIS. indispensable for

florists, Sl.OO per oozen; *8 00 per 100.
1=. A. BALLER, BLOOMINGTON, ILL.

TT T 11 T ¥ Tor Insurance agalnsl
w^ AA I I damag'e by hail,

^^^^^^^'•^ Address

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HAVE YOU MILDEW IN YOUR GREENHOUSES?

GRAPE DUST is put up in 5 Iti., 10 lb. and 25 11.. bags, 100 tb. kegs and 300 ttj
barrels. Will preserve your roses, carnations, etc., from damage.

SOLD BY THE WHOLESALE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA.

SLUG SHOT KILLS SOW BUGS AND INSECTS.

If you want a 5c sample to try and will pay expressage,
you can have have it on application to

HAWIMOND-S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, FIshkiii-on-Hudson, N. Y.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

New York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. Congren, BOSTON, MASS.

J

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0
0"

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO GO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. ^"^ Fairmount A»e.,

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For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST. FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. f2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention tbiB paper.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VABIBTIK8.
ROSES, from 3-lnoh pot«.

CARNATIONS, (or faU delWerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.

Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FlSHKlLL, N. Y

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The American Florist.

Au^. 21,

Index to Advertisers.

AJlen J K

American Boiler Co...
Amerloan Jadoo Co. . .
American Koad Mch.

Co.

AmllnK B C St;

Bailer F A. :'.i

Bassett & Washburn ..s*;
Bayersdorter H 4 Co. . .w.

Beckert Theo F 'X

Berber a U & Co s-i

Berry F :«

BobblnkLC M

Boneall J K 87

Boaton Letter Co »;

Brown 4 CanlieKl 811

Bunting S J..- 85 87

Bnrkl Fred Vh

Borpee W Atlee & Co . .»

Carmody J D '. ;:

Conard & Jones Co '.'1

Conley John & Son.- st;

Cottage Gardens '.'I

Crabb & Hunter s'.i

Craig Bobt .s>

Cunningham J II .8.i

DaTiB & Baird .S7

DIetacb A & Co »i

DlUon JL. '.HI

Dlmmook A '.tl

Domerl<Ted ftSons Co. su

DreerHA 8.t

Dnncan J 87

Dyalnger M AS 8.S

HbreVF 87

milott W H 87

Bllla & Pollwortn w

Faxon M B 8s

QroBsman C M .ss

Gnllett Wll >t SoD8,...s'.i
Onmey Heater < 'o . . . . it.)

Lengenfelder C iio

Lletiscb Paul 8.1

lx>cklana Lum Co M

Lonsdale Edw M

Lord & Bambam Co. . :h;
Loulerllle Tobacco Co. IK

Lucas J & Co it^i

Lyncb W B St)

May JN M

MacBeanAS 92

Manning Jacob W So

McCarthy N F * Co.... 87

McKellar C W ...86

McNally E... 85

MUlang Frank .ST

Monlnger J C Co U6

Morris Floral Co . ...'.«

Mound City Flo Co 87

Myers & Co s^

National Plant Co 8'J

NIcmever H A M

OelBChlK II A 8U

Penncx;li Sam'l 8 87

Prince A G&Co SH 8H

Quaker City Mch Wks. M

Hancock 4 Hon

HartM A.

SelnJ Jos

Herendeen Mfj:Co..,.

HerrAIbertM

HerrDK

BewB A H & Co

H1UBG4CO

Hlppard K

Hlt«hlng«4CP

Hopp 4 Lenike

Hooker H M Cj

HoranBdwC

HolsebOBCh Bros

Hunt EH

IlllnolB Cut Flower Co.

JeDnlnga B B

Johnson 4 Stokes

JoostenCII

Kastlng W F

Keller Bros

Keller Geo i Son

Kennlcott Bros Co

King J M

Kroeschell Bros Co . .

Knehn C A

Knbl Geo A

Itangjnllns

Redtield B s.'i

Heed Glass A- Paint Co. .113

KeinbergBroa SB

RIceM ico SB

Rlcksecker CH B

Kogers P k Floral Co ..SB

Rolker A & F 87

Kupp J F 88

Sander & Co sil

Schiller J L 88

Scott John 85

Sheridan W F 87

Slebrecht 4Son '^i

Situations. Wants, etc. .85

Skabcura Dip Co l>o

Smltb Natb 4 Son »1

SoltauC S>

SouBter Geo .SB

Steams Lumber Co tu

Steffens K Ho

Slorrs \- Harrison .. 81*

Struck J N & Bn> \<\

Sunderbruch H IjCo....s7

Suplot F ..'Jl

Sutherland Geo A 87

Swahns Sons J G 9o

Syracuse Pottery Co.. . .i>:i

Tomplln L i Sons 9i

Traendly & Scbenck. . .87

VaughanJ C '9 111

Weber H k Sons 69

Weeber & Don 8S

Welch Bros 87

Whllldln Pot Co 93

Williams 4 Sons Co SB

Winter i Glover SB

Wlttbold Geo 95

Wood Bros 95

Wrede U 85

VoungJno S7

voun? Thos .Ir S7

Zeller's Sons Cbas 95

ZlniBlebiM 1) 911

Bethlehem, Pa. — Mr. Geo. Charman
reports a fair trade, considering the sea-
son of the year. He was especially busy
dnring the past week on funeral work.

Syracuse, N. Y.— Gustav Bartholme is
building two new even span houses ISx
100 and one 19x100. He will also add
two more lean-to houses 7x100. These
additions will give him a total of 7,000
feet of glas?.

JOHN C.
CO.

412 TO 422

Jawthorneav.

CaiCAGO.lLL

Hitolxine:?^ & Co.

ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS ANO BUILOERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

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Frame Construction. Send four cents postaRe tor illustrated catalogue.

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HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.
AND MANUFACTURERS OF HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

SpeoiaU.V adapt

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'Moderate cost. Also Heaters for .smaller work. SS^Seiui 0 ots. postajie to New
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NEW YORK OFFICE. GENERAL OEEIGE AND WORKS,

160 FIFTH AVE., cor. 21st SI. IRVINGTON-ON-HUOSON. N. 1

Wlien writing mention the American Florist.

Everybody knows the "SPENCE" is a good hot water heater.

They know it: 1st, because it is good; 2nd, because there
have been so many opportunities to
hear of its goodness, for the reason that
there are so many thousands in use —
more than any other hot water heater;
ird, because it has been so long before
the public. The Spence's reputation

has been earned solely on its inerits. Catalogue ?

84 Lake St , CHICABO.

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merit and
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isr

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Hmericd is "the Frau/ of the UbsseI: tJiuri; mdij be more comfort fimidships, but u/b are the iirst to touch Unknown Seas.

Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. AUGUST 28, 1897.

Ho. 482

Copyright 1897, by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

PtJBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY

The American florist Company.

333 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

Subscription. $1.00 a year. To Europe, y.J.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Address all communications to
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

333 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.
Eaatern Office: 67 Bromfleld St.. Koston.

UKKicEBS' ADAM UKAHA.M. Cleveland. O.. presi-
dent; KAHyrnAK Macuae. Providence. H. I., vice-
president; W. J. 8TE\VAHT. flT Bromfleld St.. Boston.
Mass.. secretary; U. B. Beattv, Oil City, Pa., treas-
urer.

The fourteenth annual i
Oniiitia. Neb.. Auttust. 189.S.

neetlns will be hol<1

CONTENTS.

The Providence convention H7

—The excursion to Newport. 97

— Presidentelect W. F. Gude (portrait) . . . i)9

—Echoes of Providence 99

—Shrubs for florists 100

— A group at Providence (illus.) 101

—The shooting teams at Providence (illus.) . 10;^
Treatment of bulbs and other matters . . . . 101

Cypripedium bellatulum . . 101

The Hamburg exposition 102

Boston 102

Philadelphia 102

Chicago 103

SpringBeld, Mass IIM

St. Louis 104

St. Paul 101

Cleveland 104

Herbaceous plant notes 10 >

Davallias lo5

The seed trade 108

Growing Lilium Harrisii 108

Bacteriosisof carnations 108

Toronto 110

Louisville, Ky 112

Columbus, O 112

Cincinnati IH

Milwaukee, Wis 1 14

The premium list has been issued for
the second annual chrysanthemum show
of the Waco (Texas) Floral Society, to be
held November 10 to 12, 1897. Copies
may be had on application to the secre-
tary, Mrs. M. B. Davis, Waco, Texas.

Do YOU WANT a list of the cemeteries of
the country that use trees, shnibs and
plants largely in the ornamentation of
their grounds and that are apt to be
large buyers of these and other horticul-
tural supplies? You will find such a list
in our trade directory and reference book.
Price $2.00.

THE PROVIDENCE CONVENTION.

The Excursion to Newport.

Never before on a similar occasion has
promptness been so noticeable as on Fri-
day morning. Nine o'clock was the hour
announced for the departure of the
steamer Day Star and at nine o'clock
evcrybodj- was on board ready to start,
with the exception of a special delegation
from Boston which was due a few min-
utes past 9. These arrived on time, also,
and at 9:15 the big steamer swung off
bearing fully 750 excursionists. The
weather was delightful and the charming
scenery cf Narragansett Baj' was enjoyed
to the utmost. The Providence boys had
not wearied in their efforts to entertain
and were still at it as fresh and enthusias-
tic as on the opening day of the conven-
tion four days before. There was an
abundance of refreshments of all kinds.
The boat was finely decorated with fes-
toons of asparagus, gladioluses and
asters and the Hedley-Livsey Band fur-
nished excellent music without stint.

On reaching the dock at Newport after
a delightful two hour's sail the wearers
of the scarlet badges of the Florists', tiar-
deiiers' and Associates' Club of Newport
were seen flitting hither and thither
among an apparently endless line of
barges and vehicles of every description,
and as the big concourse poured out upon
them from the boat it seemed as though
they would overwhelm them but in due
time the last visitor was comfortably
packed away and the procession was
soon in line for a ride through and around
the city.

The route led to the Ocean Drive, twelve
miles in length, with its panoramic
views of palatial summer homes, beauti-
ful v\\\as and spacious surroundings. The
charming loveliness of the private estates
of the Vanderbilts, Belmont, Pierpont
Morgan, Winans and other wealthy
owners was a revelation to those who be-
held them for the first time. Passing
through the grounds of Mr. Jas. J. Van
Alen, the procession wended its way
through the magnificent estate of V. S.
Senator Oeorge Peabody Wetniore, and a
hasty view wasobtainedof thelawnsand
greenhouses there, which are said to be
among the finest in the land. .\t a point
on the shore drive, known as Indian
Spring, the visitors and the local club
were photographed in a group.

The afternoon was spent at Easton's
Beach, where the visitors were entertained
with a Rhode Island clam bake under a
mammoth tent. The National colors were
conspicuously displayed, and the table
decorations were beautiful. Before dinner
was served, President A. K. McMabon,
ofthe Florists', Gardeners' and Associates'
Club of -Newport, extended a cordial wel-
come to the visitors. He said that the
local club had organized for the purpose

of receiving and entertaining the S. A. F.
on this, its annual outing. "They bad pro-
vided the carriage ride in order that their
guests inight see some of the beautiful
places in the city but, in order to realize
what Newport is, it would be necessary
to spend at least a week there. They had
had only a glimpse at the beauties ot
the place. They were now surrounded
not by woods and sand-hills but by the
broad ocean and by one of the finest
beaches in the countrj-. Mr. McMahon
went on to sa7 that the company had
gathered to partake of the hospitality of
the club, and he hoped they would er^joy
every moment of their time and that the
pleasant recollections of their visit would
induce them later to come back to New-
port again.

When the menu had been disposed of the
speechmaking was proceeded with. Presi-
dent McMahon introduced Hon. P. Boyle,
the Mayor of Newport, who was greeted
with a round of cheers. Mountinga bench
he said that he hardly knew what to say
other than to give expression to the
pleasure and delight of this meetmg. He
would have been very much gratified to
have met them at the gates of the city
and welcomed them and assured them
further that the people of Newport were
very proud of the opportunity to show
their appreciation of the members of the
profession which has done so much to
beautify our homes and their surround-
ings, in closing he said 1 am, like all
Newporters, proud of our city but also
very modest and therefore I shall not
attempt to blow any horn for Newport,
particularly as you have, through the
courtesy of your brother members, seen
some of its attractiveness. Being re-
minded by our chairman that remarks
must be brief, l will close by extending to
you again the freedom ofthe city and ex
pressing the hope that you will come back
to us. May you when you depart from
here carry with you pleasant recollections
of your visit.

Hon. C. W. Hoitt, being called upon to
respond on behalf of the S. A. F., said--
"Mr. Mayor, as jou have extended the
freedom ot the city of Newport to the So-
ciety of American Florists, I can assure
you, sir, that tliej- accept it. As- the
chairman of your club was pleased to
urge us to stay a week, I can simply say
to him that we accept that, too.

"Now, Mr. Mayor, throwing aside all
levity, I am pleased to stand here as the
representative ofthe Society of American
Florists and accept your kind welcome.
I can assure you, sir, that our trip thus
far has been a most enjoyable one. Noth-
ing has Ijeen left undone that could have
assisted in making this, for us, a most
pleasant and enjoyable day. .\nd I can
assure j'ou, sir, that this society will an-
ticipate with pleasure the invitation you
have so generously proposed to make, to
hold one of their sessions here. On behalf

98

The Am eric ax Florist.

Aug. 2S,

of the Society of American Florists I
tbank you, each and all of \ou who have
so liberally contributed to our enjoyment
here to day "

Mr. John P. Sanborn, of Newport, being
called upon, after a cordial greeting, re-
sponded: Mr. Chairman, ladies and gen-
tlemen: When I .«at down here, at this
table, the chairman came along and re-
marked to me that I would be exv:ecled
to say a few words to you. The an-
nouncement gave me a feeling something
like that of the fellow who was a out at-
tending the funeral of his wife and was
told that he must nde in the carriage with
his mother-in-law. He replied: "If you
say so I will do it, but it will spoil all my
pleasure for the day." I have been re-
minded of what I heard a short time ago
in regard to a certain congressman from
the tar west. He had never seen salt
water, but by some means had been ap-
pointed by the speaker of the house on
the Naval Committee. He was present
at the launching of one of our great
cruisers and, while on the vessel, sought
to impress his admiring friends with his
knowledge of nautical matters. They
listened to him with wonder becausethey
knew he had accpiired all this knowledge
since he had < nteied Congress. Passing
along the deck he came to a hatch-way
that happened to be open. He looked
do\vn:inlo it, then threw up his hands
and exclaimed, "Why, she's hollowl" Now
it is gratifying for me to think that none
of you here to-day arc in that condition.
If vou are it is your own fault, for wecer-
tainl3' have tried to fill you up.

The speaker reiterated the good wishes
cxpres:-ed by the mayor, compliraen'ed
the ladies and promised all theencourage-
nient in the way of funds, etc., necessary
to secure aconventionatNewporte(|ually
as successful as that just finished in Provi-
dence.

President McMahon announced as the
toast of the daj', "The Retiring President
of the Societj' of .\nierican Florists — Mr.
Adam Graham." President Oraham re-
sponded. He said: "When you did me
the undeserved, unexpected and unsolic-
ited honor of electing me your president I
accepted the position, as many of you
know, with great reluctance — not that
I did not appreciate the honor, but
because I recognized th::t it was unde-
served and 1 doubted ray ability to per-
lorra the duties of the position with credit
and satisfaction to the organization. I
iccognized that you had in your ranks
dozens of men who were better entitled
to the honor and belt r able to serve the
best interests of your societj' than was
your humble servant. But vou saw fit to
iliffer with me in that opinion and by
your partiality you crowned my head
with the laurels of the societj- as presi-
<lent. At this time, when my duties have
nearly ended and when within a few brief
months my successor will have assumed
the reins of office, I realize more than ever
my indebtedness to these leaders in the
profession for the generous support and
consideration which I have received from
them. The result has been that my path-
way, instead of being filled with thorns,
has been strewn with roses which have
diffused their fragrance throughout the
whole of my official career. Where I
expected to meet difficulties they have
been removed; everything has moved
along harinoniously, and the result has
been one of the best conventions we have
had in years.

"Our friends in Providence have treated
us royally. (The speaker was here inter-
i upted by a round ot cheers for Provi-
dence.) No delegate who has enjoyed the

hospitality of that city during the week
will go away without feeling satisfied
and gratified that he had the good judg-
ment to attend the meeting there. The
work accomplished by our convention
has been equal to that of many of the
conventions within the last five or six
years. I believe the members of the soc -
ety havegivencloserattention to thebusi-
ness for which they met than was the
case at some of our conventions; and for
this I desire to thank them. To our
friends of Newport who have crowned a
week of entertainment with this royal
reception 1 do not know that I can say
anj'thing more than that they have done
a thousand-fold more than had been ex-
pected even of the city of Newport, which
is saying a great deal (Applause ) In
conclusion, I bespeak from you for nn-
successor, Mr. tUide, the same kindly
consideration and generous support
which I have received at your hands.
When you go to Omaha, to the prairies
of the west, where you will meet the
young blood of the florist profession, he
will be a fitting man to act as president
of the Society of American Florists. The
younger element of the society is coining
to the front and I think that we, the
older members, should give it an oppor-
tunity and see what it can do in the wild
and woolly west."

President-elect Win. F. Gude, of the S.
A. F., was here called upon. He did not
think it would be proper for him to talk
about what he was going to do for the
benefit of the society or about how well
he would succeed. The members of the
S. A V. could best judge of that twelve
months hence, when they met at Omaha.
The taking of the convention so far west
with a young and inexperienced man
like himself as president was quite an
experiment, but it was worth trying. He
continued: I think that any man, old or
young, would esteem it an honor to be
the president of such an intelligent, earn-
est, representative body as this. No
more honorable body of business men can
be found anywhere, and I am proud to
be the head of such agrand organization.
1 hope that next year, when the society
meets west of the Mississippi river, you
will all encourage your 3'oung president
bj' your presence on that occasion and by
your best efforts to make the future of
the society an assured success. Mr.
Gude then added that he was not one of
those who failed to see an3- benefit from
attending an annual nueting of the soci-
ety. He thought the members derived a
great deal o good from their presence at
the meetings. He apologized for the
brevity of his remarks and concluded by
thanking the members for his election and
assuring them, one and all, that he would
exert himself to the utmost of his ability
to see that the convention at Omaha was
a success.

President McMahon took occasion at
this point to say that the credit for the
reception given the visitors belonged not
altogether to the men but to the ladies of
Newport, and that the Toadies' Reception
Committee was entitled to a large por-
tion of it. Three cheers and a tiger were
promptly given for the ladies.

The next feature was the presentation
of a handsome gold watch, as a testi
monial from many friends in the society
to President Graham. Mr. Robert Craig,
of Philadelphia, who was called upon as
the spokesman, said : " Before I perform
this pleasant duty, you will pardon me if
I give utterance to a few thoughts that
have been inspired since I came into this
beautiful city of Newport. The first
thought that seeks expression by me is

one of gratitude to these gentlemen who
have exerted themselves so grandly on
our behalf I can appreciate the work
they have done and the details that have
been so thoroughh- attended to. I want
to thank them and to say that these at-
tentions are as grateful to our hearts as
is the falling dew to the flowers of the
field. I want to say to you also that I
am filled with admiration at the advance
that gardening is making here in this
beautiful place. It was said by Lord
Bacon that men begin to build stately be-
fore thry ' cgin to garden finely, because
gardening is the finer art. So it is. I say
to you, private gardeners of Newport,
that there is a greater future for garden-
ing than there is for architecture, that
there is a greater future tor gardening
than there is for any of the fine arts ; and
I say to you that it rests upon you large-
ly to live up to your opportunities.
Napoleon said that the army that had
the heaviest artille-y was likeiy to be the
successful one. It so happens that much
of the wealth of America is centered in
Newport; and, in proportion as you.
private gardeners, do your duty, so will
that wealth be poured out for the eleva-
tion of gardening.

"Now I will perform the pleasant part
of raj' duty. Thirty-five years ago Adam
Graham and I were boys together in
Philadelphia, and it so happened that we
both became interested in gardening. He
went to the west and I stayed in the so-
called slow city of Philadelphia. You
can imagine, ladies and gentlemen, what
a pleasant thing it is for me to-day
that it should devolve upon me to
hand to Mr. Graham, after all these
years, this token of regard and esteem
from the members of this association.
We all know how earnestly Mr. Graham
has worked ; we all know how he has
cast aside all selfishness and done allthat
in his power lay to advance the interests
of this society. And this token comes to
him from every member of this societv,
for every member is his friend." (Ap-
plause.)

President Graham here rose to respond
but was compelled to wait several
minutes while the entire assemblage
joined in the refrain " For he's a jolly
good fellow," which was followed by a
tumult of cheers for the recipient of the
gift. Mr. Graham then said : " My dear
friends, I feel myself totally incapable of
giving adequate expression to my ap-
preciation of this generous token of your
regard. Your beautiful present doubtless
has considerable intrinsic value, but I
would not belittle or dwarf the senti-
ment which has inspired it by any con-
sideration such as that. It is the senti-
ment which it expresses that I prize, not
its cost. If it comes from the hearts ot
the members of this society it will be
worn near my heart and valued as my
greatest treasure. If in my future life
greater prosperity awaits me than I have
yet known or expect to know, I shall
never be so rich nor so proud that I shall
tail to value this token of your love and
esteem If adversity overtakes me I shall
never be so poor that I will allow myself
to part with this dear token of your re-
gard. And when I am called away my
children, if they are worthy of their
father, will not part with it either. My
friends, j'our kindness and consideration
for me have been far be3-ond my deserts.
1 can only thank you." (Applause.)

A handsome go[d brooch with diamond
setting was then presented to Mrs.
Graham.

. The shooting and bowling prizes were
presented to the winners and a. brief

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speech of acceptance \s as made by each
recipient.

With another round of cheers for their
hosts the assemblage dispersed to spend
the remaining time in drives about
beautiful Newport, walks on the beaches
and dips in the surf.

President-Elect Wm. F. Gude.

We present herewith a portrait of the
president-elect of the Society of American
Florists, Mr. William F. Gude, Washing-
ton, D. C. Mr. Gude is the youngest man
ever elected to the office, being now only
in his 30th year.

He was born in Lynchburg, Va.,
January 4, 1S6S and isof German parent-
age. His parents removed to Maryland
in 1870 and having lost all their posses-
sions during the war were not in circum-
stances to give their sons many advan-
tages. The subject of this sketch started
to work on a farm at the early age of 7
years, attending a country school three
miles distant during winter when work
permitted. At the age of 10 years he
entered the employ of N. Studer, a florist
at Anacostia. D. C, where he worked
two years for the privilege of attending
school for seven months in the vear,
working mornings and nights during the
seven months. At the age of 12 j-ears he
received $8 a month, working in and
about the greenhouses from daybreak till
dark, sometimes till late at night.

When 18 years of age by working every

other night he managed to take a night
course m the Spencerian Business College
of Washington and graduated with high
honors May 30, 1888. July 1, 1889 he
left the employ of Mr. Studer, having
served him in everj- capacity, and August
5, same year he and his brother .\dolphus
established the firm of A. Gjde & Bro. in
Washington, with a small stand in the
market and three greenhouses at Anacos-
tia. Prosperity attended the venture,
Mr. A. Gude growing the flowers and at-
tending to the greenhouses and grounds
and W. F. taking care of the selling of the
product.

November 16, 1889 the young firm
opened a store and lor the first two years
had rather discouraging experience.
November 23, 1800 a cyclone blew an
adjoining tall building over on to their
store and others resulting in the loss of
the fi.xtures and contents, the subject of
this sketch barely escaping with his life.
In this accident three persons were killed
and two crippled for life. The firm then
erected the building they now occupy,
where they have had remarkable success
in working up a fine business. In the
meantime the greenhouses grew from the
there small ones on a 2i->-acre lot, to
90 000 feet of glass and 4-0 acres of land.

Though giving strict attention to every
detail of his business Mr. Gude found
time for the social side of life and is a
member of the Masonic, Odd-Fellow and
Elk fraternities. In Masonry he has
reached high rank, being at present Capt.

Gen. of DeMoIay Mounted Commandery,
and during the last presidential inaugura-
tion served with the rank of Colonel. He
He IS also a member of the Mystic Shrine
as well as Knights Templar and was pre-
sented with a gold badge as chief officer
of his Odd-Fellow Lodge in 1891 He
was president of the Washington Florists'
Club in 1892.

October 14., 189G Mr. Gude was married
the bndc being Miss Kathryne M. Loffler
daughter of a wealthy business man of
Washington, and one of the wedding
presents was a handsome new pressed
brick 10-room house handsomely fur-
nished, and located in the residence sec-
tion of the city. On July 28 this year a
bouncing baby boy arrived to enhance
the happiness of the young couple.

Certainly fortune has been showering
her best gifts on Mr. Gude and that he
fully deserves them all who have met him
will agree. He is too big hearted and
broad minded to be spoiled by the smiles
of fortune and to these qualities is un-
doubtedly due his great popularity.

In a personal letter he writes: "You
may say that during 1898 I shall work
just as hard for the S. A. F. as in my own
business and I shall welcome suggestions
from the members for advancing the best
interests of the national society."

Echoes of Providence.
Not till you arrive home and ponder
over the events and incidents of a conven-
tion do you realize how good a time,
instructive as well as social, you have
had. The social part of a convention it
must be admitted by all is a very impor-
tant part. There a e the good fellows,
and perhaps their wives, whom you have
not seen for many months, may be for
years. There is the enthusiast whose
delight it is to talk bowling and shoot-
ing, and the warm friend who in addition
to social greetings has a few words of
business on the side, and the earnest
friend who likes you well but is not averse
to giving a little sage advice. How
forcibly we were often reminded of how
idly good advice is taken by the inimita-
ble and oft repeated recitation by Mr.
Logan (before he lost his voice). You
would almost thinkyouheard the immor-
tal bard himself repeating his immortal
words:

Oh gentle dames it gars me greet.
To think how many counsels sweet.
How many lengthened sage advices
The husband frae the wife despises.
But to our tale. For the northern,
western and southern members, there has
never been a convention where the route
to and fro has been more enjoyable. The
beautiful Hudson or the grand Alleghe-
nies never tire us. And then the une-
qualled bay with its wonderful sights.
That ride to Providence on Monday
night may have been enjoyable to some
who had an outside birth with elec-
tric fan attachment, but to those not
so privileged the berths were at least 50°
too hot. I don't know where or when
the New York men received thanks for
the enjoyable supper given to all visiting
florists on the Plymouth, but they richh'
deserve them. Although it took some
time to find all hands and the writer be-
lieves he was the last to sit down it was
handsomely done and enjoyed by all.

I did not intend to say much about the
convention itself for a full report of that
has been given and more will come. The
president's address was worthy of the
man and readsevenbetterthanitsounded
from the platform. The trade exhibit
if not equal to some former exhibits in
trade requisites, certainly surpassed most

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former ones in display of fine commercial
plants. The president's reception was
carried out as it should be, and not as
the one at Cleveland was. The dis-
tinguished man in evening dress and pat-
ent leather shoes looked all a president
should, and as I am likely to see Mr. Mc-
Kinley this week I will compare them.
The Providence men worked hard to
make us happy and they succeeded. They
are not a noisy lot of men, on the con-
trary very modest, but thev sacrificed all
their time and energies to make our visit
one to be long remembered Mr. Macrae,
Mr. Leach, S.J. Renter, and many oth-
ers, were looking out all the while to see
what they could do next to make us
smile, while Mr. A. M. Rennie was a host
in himself when it came to sports, and
who but knows with how much business
ability and with what great success the
trade exhibit was managed by Mr. Wm.
E. Chappell.

That visit to Newport was a revelation
to many a florist, even among the ranks
of the veterans. Such an aggregation of
wealth and the luxuries it affords is not
to be seen in the same number of square
miles elsewhere on this continent, and
perhaps not elsewhere in the world. Be-
fore the clams were served we had a ride
round, and to help digestion we had an-
other journey among the modest cot tages.
If these same cottages were found most
any other place we should be apt to call
them palaces. It may seem strange to
many but nevertheless a fact that in this
spot where the richest of our people do
congregate and where there is supposed
to be a corresponding centre of culture
and refined taste, the taste in art, espe-
cially that pertaining to landscape and
garden ornamentation should be peculi-
arly English. The close and prim clipped
privet hedge I don't admire. As a divid-
ing line between neighbors it may be
admissible, but when arrayed along the
street front, behind a stone wall it is an
unsightly affair and very un-American.
Now we know where many of our wealthy
people imbibed the love of privet hedges,
and insist on having a hedge planted in
front of their beautilul homes on our une-
qualled Delaware avenue. God forbid
that the craze will be carried so far as to
spoil it. I don't think it will.

With all these gentlecriticisms Newport
is a magnificent place, and worth many
a hundred miles' journey to see. I heard
some of my friends promise their wives a
cottage there; of course it would not be
so very expensive for us as we should be
our own gardener. To mention even but
a few of the beautiful places is too great
a task. While riding on the superb roads
w;e noticed the residence of W. K. Vander-
bilt, Marietta Villa, the resting place of
Mrs. Paran Stevens, the Cushman Villa,
the magnificent home of T.M. Davis, the
Van Alen Cottage, L. L. Lorillard s Vine-
land, and dozens and scores of wood and
stone and marble palaces, not one a repe-
tition of the other in architecture. I
might have remembered more but the in-
tense blue of the hydrangeas fairly dazzled
my vision. I do regret that in our leisure
hours we did not make a closer acquaint-
ance with more of the able young men
who have charge of these lovely places.
I should say from the perfect finish and
neatness of the ground and the flower
gardening there must be an honest and
good natured rivalry existing among the
gardeners of Newport, for no place came
under our eye that was not perfection in
its keeping.

While waiting for the New York boat
we were fortunate enough to have a
hearty greeting with several of the New-

port boys, but it was all too short. We
had been sight seeing feasting and ab-
sorbing the eloquenceof Messrs. Graham,
May, Craig, Fancourt and others, so lit-
tle time was left for an exchange of ideas
with our hosts, but we did have the good
fortune to meet Robert Laurie, gardener to
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Herman Lips, gar-
denerto T. M. Davis, Esq., oneofthefinest
places; Robert Christie, the canna enthu-
siast; also Alex McLellan, Andrew Meikle,
John Allan, Robert Hunnick, James Mc-
Leish. and several others whose names I
wish I could remember. As we walked
the gang plank we wished we could have
taken them along.

Before retiring to our respective state-
rooms there was held an impromptu
meeting at which many of the old heads
expressed their great regret that a fuller
opportunity had not occurred at which
many would have liked to express their
warmest thanks to the Providence and
Newport men for the great welcome and
kindness which they extended to all of
us. It was moved, seconded and carried
with a mighty shout that the heartiest
thanks are due every florist and gardener
of Providence and Newport for the un-
stinted and hearty welcome and pleasure
they had given to every visiting florist,
and many are the wishes that the day is
not far distant when we shall see them
again in their beautiful homes. We then
retired to slumber calm, and dreamt of
the babies 600 miles away. W. S.

Shrubs for the Florist.

BY CHAS. JACKSON DAWSO.V.

[Extracts from paper read before the Providence
Lf'nvention,\

I do not recommend the establishment
of a sizeable nursery in this connection,
but only what one might call a supply
uurserv, from which j'ou would be able
to fill the average small order; all large
orders you could have shipped to your
client direct from your favorite nursery-
men.

The varieties of shrubs carried would
naturally have to be limited and the
number of each kind would depend largely
upon the localit3' in which you were sit-
uated. In the selection of j'our species
and varieties there are a few points to
bear in mind: first, that there are a few
plants which nearly everj'one will want.
Deutzia gracilis, Hydrangea paniculata
grandiflora and lilacs are examples of
that kind. Some of your clients will, in
all probability, wish you to make a
small plantation around their house. In
this case j'ou should have such shrubs as
always group well together. This will
not really take manj' sorts, as the prac-
tice now in vogue of massing a numberof
plants of one sort will readily do away
with any great variety.

Again you should take care and not
select a list of shrubs which would all
flower at the same season of the j-ear,
but have a few sorts for different times of
the season.

It might be well to can-}- a few of the
most popular novelties, but very few; the
public is slow in recognizing them. Fight
shy of them, and, in preference, carry the
sorts for the hundreds instead of plants
for an individual.

You will need a few vines, such as wis-
taria, Ampelopsis Veitchii, clematis, acti-
nidia and climbing loniceras.

For hedge plants, Berberis Thunbergii,
privets, and Spir.-ea Thunbergii are the
most popular.

Hybrid roses and a few pillar roses will
always find a ready sale.

Altogether, twenty-five to thirty sorts
of shrubs and vines are all a local florist

should attempt to carry to commence
with. This number will make quite a
nursery, and will be sufficient to meet the
average demand.

One word in regard to the planting and
digging of the stock you are to carry.
You should know enough about the
planting of the shrubs to oversee or
advise as to the proper treatment of
same after they are sold. There is alto-
gether too large a percentage of shrubs
that die annually simply because they
are not properly planted, and then the
nurseryman is usually blamed for it. No
doubt he is oftentimes to blame, but more
often the trouble is due directly to the
customer who imagines he knows all
about the planting in question, and
really knows nothing. Poorly prepared
soil, the roots of the plant severely cut
back or doubled up and placed in prac-
tically a post hole is too olten the treat-
ment that a well grown nursery plant
receives, and then it is expected not only
to live, but to thrive.

If you are to make a success of a local
shrub business you must see that your
shrubs are properly dug, pruned and
packed before ihey leave your establish-
ment, and then be able to talk intelli-
gently to your customer in reference to
the habits and future treatment of the
stock sold. In starting a small nursery
of this sort it seems to me that the best
pl.tn would be to lay in a fair stock of
salable-sized plants from some reliable
nursery, then, in order to keep up a sup-
ply, obtain a stock of small plants and
grow them on for two or three years,
when thej' would be of a very salable
size. In this waj' you could keep up a
good supply from year to year as your
business demanded.

For a list of shrubs which would be
most desirable I would recommend the
following:

Syringa vulgaris (lilac), purple and
white, and if business demanded it, a few
of the choicer sorts, also the Syringa .
chinensis (Persian lilac); Hydrangea
paniculata grandiflora. Viburnum opulus
sterilis (the common snowball), Deutzia
gracilis, Spinea Thunbergii, Spirfea Van
Ilouttei. Fors3'thia Fortunei, Exochorda
grandiflora, althaea, Lonicera tartarica,
L. Stella, and L. Morrowii, Philadelphtis
coronarius, Pyrus japonica, and Rosa
rugosa. The above are all popular and
well known.

Hybrid roses in variety, pillar roses,
such as the Crimson Rambler, the Daw-
son and Rosa multiflora; Rosa setigera
and Rosa Wichuraiana are two first-class
single roses, which are bound to be in
great demand in the near future.

Magnolia stellata, M. Soulangeana,
M. speciosa, and P^'rus Parkmanii would
do well for small trees.

Lonicera Halleana and L. Heckrodoti I
would recommend as two first-class
climbing honeysuckles.

Rhododendrons, hybrid sorts, azaleas,
Ghent and Mollis, and Daphne cneorum
might be added as choicer and more
expensive sorts to be carried in small
quantities.

For midsummer Hypericum aureum
and H. kalmianum would be good.

This would make a fair list to start
with; more could be added or others sub-
stituted as business demanded; but to
commence with, this list would be enough,
and, as a rule, be satisfactorj' to the
customer unless he be looking for novel-
ties.

The Directory and reference book for
1896 contains 335 paees, an increase of
64 pages over that of 1894.

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Treatment of Bulbs and Other Matters.

A correspondent from Decorah, Iowa,
sends a long communication, too long to
be published in detail. Boiled down, the
complaints and questions are as follows:

"We read in the American Florist to
pot all your bulbs at once. How do you
keep them from all fJowering at same
time?"

The word "bulb" covers many species.
I don't think any one gave that advice
in these columns unless they qualiBed it
by saying what bulb. For tulips and
hyacinths and the hardy narcissus that
advice is good, as winter sets in and
arrests their growth, and then they can
be brought into flower from Christmas
till middle or end of April. Roman hya-
cinths and paper white narcissus can be
planted at intervals but none should be
out of the ground after November 1. The
narcissus should never be touched with
frost and it does no good to Romans.
Freesias should not be covered at all.
When first potted and stood in the frames
a light mulching, say % inch, will do no
harm, but that is all that is necessary.

"I find a cold-frame covered with old
manure and straw, which by December 1
will be frozen solid, a very inconvenient
place to get at to examine bulbs, and it
don't seem possible that it is the best
plan. Is there no better to be recom-
mended?"

Many times I have given out my treat-
inent. It is to place the flats on a dry
piece of land (I am now speaking of
tulips. Von Sion and the Dutch hyacinths
used for cutting). Piace the flats on
strips of wood; they will lift clean, with-
out earth sticking to the bottoms of the
flats. For a couple of months three
inches of light soil or tan bark is all the
covering they need. When real winter
comes, and I like to see the soil a little
frozen first, we cover with five or six
inches of long stable manure. Winters
with us vary greatly. If we have a fair
amount of snow to help our covering the
frost seldom reaches the soil sufficiently
to cause trouble in bringing in the bulbs.
If there is hard freezing and little snow I
have seen the frost penetrate down to the
flats and they have to be chopped out,
but even with that labor I thought the
benefit to the bulbs by having thtm out-
side more than paid. Perhaps in Iowa

the winters are so severe that this plan
may not answer.

"A writer in the American Florist two
years ago said pot the Roman hyacinths
as soon as received and set outside, cov-
ering with two inches of old manure and
water once a week until cold weather sets
in. What does he call cold weather? If
potted September 1 and watered every
week till December 1, will it not rot the
bulbs? Narcissus, he says, need more
water than Romans."

I don't remember reading this passage
in the Florist. This watering business
must be guided by brains. If thoroughly
watered when first potted or put into
flats and covered with two or three
inches of soil or tan bark and we get a
good rain once a week no more watering
is necessary, but in case of three weeks'
warm dry spell a good soaking will bene-
fit the bulbs, for if allowed to get very
dry they won't be making roots as they
should.

"I bought two lots of lily of the valley
pips and not one of them ever started to
grow at all. What treatment do they
want?"

A few months ago there appeared in
the Florist from the pen of that eminent
grower, Mr. R. Simpson, a series of excel-
lent and exhaustive articles on how to
handle and force valley, to which I refer
Decorah, for I could add nothing half as
good. The only time I have seen valley
pips refuse to start is when the new crop
is attempted to be forced very early, say
Christmas time, and insufficient heat was
given. They will then just stand still.

"Lastly, one more question: What do
you do with soil taken from the benches
on which roses and carnations have
grown? I suppose it can be put to fur-
ther use in some way."

We never have enough of it here. If so
inclined we could sell any amount of it
for more than it cost us to people who
want a load of "nice dirt." It is just
what you want for your bulb flats. If
put in a heap and a fourth or fifth of
good manure mixed with it, it will the
following spring be plenty good enough
for potting many of the common bedding
plants. Even if you have a farm it is sur-
prising how much soil you can use. Large
growers who skin an acre or two of land
for their benches, return the old soil, and

after cropping a year with something
that wants plenty of manure they seed it
down again and have in a few years a
soil that can be used again for their
benches. Wm. Scott.

Cypripedium Uellatulum.
{Sec engravings page 77 0/ last issue.]
The cypripediums may be roughly
divided into four groups ifrom a cultiva-
tor's poiiit of view, first the true terres-
trial species, manv of which are natives
of the United States, then the Sauth
American kinds that are peculiar in that
none have tesselated leaves, all being
strap shaped, and the pollen a dry pow-
dery mass, then those from the east that
are for the most part beautifully tessel-
ated in the foliage, and last the group
that come also from the eastern hemis-
phere but are very distinct from all others,
one of which is here reproduced, C. bella-
tulum. This last section bears out to the
utmost the common name "slipper-flow-
ers" in that the pouch is as beautiful a
model for a shoe as can be imagined.
Cypripedium bellatulum flowers make
exquisite boutonieres, and we grow
them for the purpose specially.

There is no difficulty in growing this
species and its near allies, C. concolor, C.
niveum, and others, if they are suspended
where no water can lodge in the heart of
the growths, and if potted in good loam
fibre with pieces of lime stone mixed
through the soil. This species grows
naturally on limesone rocks, and the
addition of a few chips in the soil makes
quite a difference in the vigor of the
plants.

C. bellatulum is a variable species.
There is wide diversity in the arrange-
ment of the spots. There is also a pure
white one in cultivation in the collection
of Jas. E. Rothwell at Brookline, Mass.,
but the gem of all C. bellatulums is the
one here figured as a variety, in striking
contrast to the type. This one is a beau-
tiful shade of nankeen yellow with the red
spots arranged in lines, and the lip un-
spotted; it is a great beauty, quite unique
if indeed it Is not a new species, as there
appears to be no other yellow variety on
record. In any case Mr. Rothwell is to
be congratulated on the acquisition of
such a treasure. The flower has been sent
to Kew for identification. The photo-

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graph is taken exactly life size and is a
good representation of the original.

E. O. Orpet.

The Hamburg Exposition.

After a day's trip among the retail
stores in New York where business was
very quiet, the writer departed on July
22, on steamer Barbarrossa for Europe.
The trip across the ocean was exception-
ally wet, cold and foggy, excepting
through the Channel and North Sea,
where the weather became and has since
been pleasant and warm, in fact very
warm, about 85° to 87° during the day,
but of course the nights are cool and
refreshing.

A day's pleasure trip in Bremen showed
us the general love for flowers. Window
and veranda boxes were everywhere, on
steps and over doorways, over gateways
and along fences, and how bright and
beautiful are they, full of bloom and won-
dtr ul green foliage. The principal plants
used are lobelias, fuchsias, ivy-leaved
geraniums, zonal geraniums and bego-
nias. Fuchsias can be seen in all public
and private places in the sun and in the
shade. They b oom in profusion, in beds
and as standards. In many placesstand-
ard geraniums, roses and heliotropes
grow to perfection.

The stores in Bremen as well as Ham-
burg make it a special study to trim their
show windows tn tasty and neat style.
The combinations of odd colors seems to
be at present the thing, and in this line
very beautiful effects are made. How-
ever, about this item we shall write later
after seeing the special exhibition of floral
arrangements which will be held from
August 27 to September 5, at the Ham-
burg exhibition. It is astonishing the
number of stores and permanent stands
that can be seen in these two cities. Of
course the many steamer arrivals and
departures is one cause, but the greatest
demand is for birthdavs, betrothals, wed-
dings, dinners, every day use and also not
to forget cemetery and funeral work.

Arrived in Hamburg on August 4 just
one day after the special exhibit July 27
to August 3. Many things remained,
however, to show to what extent flow-
ers, fruits and vegetables had been exhib-
ited. After being introduced to the ge-
nial secretary, Theo. Eckhardt, formerly
of Baltimore, and being provided with
the proper credentials we were ready to
go out and make a huiried round of the
exhibition grounds.

The exhibition as a whole is one of
beauty and finish. Wherever the eye
rests something of interest can be seen.
The park itself is naturally well adapted
for an enterprise of this magnitude and
with a liberal sum on hand and the many
exhibitors every space and every nook
has been utilized. The open spaces show
lawns of exquisite beauty, groups of con-
ifers make pictures of ever changing
greens, a bed of scarlet geraniums here
and a bunch of tall standard fuchsias full
of bloom, and beds of tuberous begonias
and summer plants everywhere. It may
be said that an over crowding in several
spaces can be excused by the fact that
many exhibitors could not be accommo-
dated otherwise.

The secretary informed me that for the
special fall exhibition several large tents
will be erected, and then the space will be
short ol doing justice to all intending ex-
hibitors. The grounds are extensive.
Of course much room is occupied by the
many restaurants, summer houses, Alpine
houses and other places for recreation.
These buildings are all built on extensive

plans, all different and suitable to the dif-
ferent locations, and for distinctive uses,
for the sale of beer, wine, milk, fruit
wines, etc. Considerable sums have been
spent for original decorations of these
buildings, adding to the general effective-
ness of the whole exhibition grounds.
Besides the main building for the display
of plants and flowers many side buildings
are erected for special displays, floral,
fruit, vegetable and botanical purposes.
In the cut flower and floral arrangement
department constant changes are made.
Every Friday these displays are renewed,
besides during theother days every florist
tries his best to keep things looking fresh
and tidy. It is refreshingto walkthrough
these rooms, cool, fragrant, and some
very artistic effects are produced. All
walks and places inside and outside of
the buildings are kept very clean and
damp.

The plant displays in the main building
also constantly change, one week tuber-
ous begonias, geraniums, etc., the next
week hydrangeas, gloxinias, fibrous bego-
nias, etc., besides the display of foliage
plants, such as araucarias, caladiums,
begonias, adiantums, palms and many
others.

On August 6 premiums were offered to
amateurs for single plants of their own
production. Ii was amusing to see boys,
girls, young ladies, women and men
bring in their plants from all directions.
Some very nice specimens were seen, but
altogether they were the ordinary run of
house plants. All over the grounds many
fine specimen laurel trees in tubs were
placed; especially were these noticeable
around the restaurant places and music
stande. Four bands and orchestras play
in different parts of the grounds during
the afternoon and evening; the music
stands are near the refreshment houses
and we spent many hours eating our
meals, refreshing ourselves and listening
to the delightful military band and or-
chestra of forty to fifty instruments.

Under the guidance of Mr. Eckhardt
we also saw much of Hamburg and the
beautiful surroundings, but he promises a
special treat for us at the special exhibi-
tion, when we hope to see many brother
florists from America. We spent several
delij^htful hours in the grounds with
those two well known growers Julius
Roehrs and J. M. Keller. Unfortunately
they must leave for home the middle of
August. Mr.andMrs. Anthony Wiegand,
of Indianapolis; Mr. Eisele, of Dreers,
and several others have also been through
the grounds.

The exhibition is beyond a doubt a
beautiful creation, instructive to a high
degree. It must be seen several days to
appreciate this fact. W. B.

Boston.

FINE EXHIBITION AT HORTICULTURAL
HALL. — A SUPERB DISPLAY OF AQUATIC
FLOWERS — BUSINESS QUIET. — SEASHORE
TRADE DROPPING OFF — PLEASANT RE-
TURN FROM NEWPORT. — VISITORS IN
TOWN.

Last Saturday's exhibition at Horticul-
tural Hall was superbin everyway. The
only unfavorable comment heard was to
the effect that the show should have been
scheduled for two days instead of three
hours. The aquatic displays from H. A.
Dreer and Oakes Ames were most inter-
esting, comprising as they did so many
new and beautiful additions to the list of
water lilies. Both were admirably ar-
ranged with sedges, papyrus, nelumbium
foliage, etc. Besides first prize for dis-
play, Mr. Dreer, who was represented

by Mr. Tricker, received a certificate of
merit forNymphjeaFalconeriana.ahardy
American seedling, flower very large,
dark cherry color, with cardinal stamens
and golden center. Ouvirandra fenestra-
lis was shown in grand shape by D. F.
Roy, gardener to E. S. Converse, and
Wm. Thatcher, gardner to J. L. Gardner.

The exhibition filled both upper and
lower halls. A great show of asters was
made, the different classes of this favorite
annual being shown in good variety and
quality. Jos. H. White, John L.Gardner,
H. A. Wneeler, John Jeffries and C. H.
Souther were the leading exhibitors of
asters. Herbaceous flowers from N. T.
Kidder, J. W. Manning and Oakes Ames
were also fine. A silver medal was
awarded to Henry A. Dreer for collection
of canna blooms, certificates of merit for
gladiolus "White Lady" and canna "Ale-
mannia" and honorable mention for
petunias.

There is but little business going on
and prices on cut flowers have changed
little since last report. Chilly nights
give notice of the approach of autumn
and the closing up of the seashore trade,
which although small in comparison with
that of former years has been very accept-
able to the dealers here, who have found
the local market unusually dull this sea-
son.

The 10 p. m. train from Providence on
Friday evening after the trip to Newport
carried nearly one hundred of the Boston
"ornamental horticulturists." Newport
scenery and Rhode Island hospitality
were on every tongue and everybody was
supremely happy in the reflection that
they had enjoyed one of the most enjoya-
ble occasions of their lives.

Boston has had quite a number of vis-
itors since the close of the convention. J.
A. Dirwanger, of Portland; W. R. Smith,
of Washington; John Walker, Geo. Mc-
Lean, Mrs. Robert Craig and several
others from Pniladelphia; H. B. Beatty,
Oil City; and Messrs. Leow and Cook
from Pittsburg were among the number.

Jackson Dawson is expected to return
from his trans-Atlantic trip about Sep-
tember 15.

Philadelphia.

HURRAH FOR PROVIDENCE AND NEWPORT.
— PHILADELPHIA ON HAND WHEN PRIZES
WERE GIVEN OUT. — QUALITY OF FLOWERS
IMPROVING — LITTLE DOING — DEATH OF
MR. PRICE AND MR. SPANGLKR.

Hurrah for Providence, and three cheers
and a tiger for Newport, as well! The
20th of August will ever remain a bright
spot in our memories. At this writing we
believe all have reported. Some went to
Boston, others lingered a while in New
York, but all eventually arrived home
safe and sound.

Philadelphia was much in evidence at
this convention especially when the prizes
were given out. It kept the Quaker City
boys busy receiving them; only one first
escaped us, the prize for the best individ-
ual made by a bowler not taking part in
the team contests. The Evans cup and
the two highest individual scores in the
three games in the bowling contest are
ours. In the shoot we won the first prize
for the six men team, had the three high-
est scores, and also carried off the first in
the individual shoot for those not on the
teams; and yet we'er slowl

The ladies of the party have much to
say of the manv courtesies that were
shown them. They were made to feel at
home from the first and thoroughly
enjoyed every minute of their stay.

Omaha! Well, the wind was from the

rSgy.

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108

THE SHOOTING TEAMS AT PROVIDENCE.

west that morning sure. It looks a long
way now but we have a year to think
about it and perhaps it will seem nearer
by next August, especially if that half
fare matures.

Things have been moving on in the old
raid-August fashion the past week and
there is very little doing. The quality of
the flowers seems to be improving and
some very fair Bfauties of the new crop
are to be bad. La France and Kaiserin
are also looking well. Some of the best
of these are from budded stock. At Alex-
ander Scott's a bed of budded Beauties
has far out stripped a bench of the same
rose on their own roots. Although
planted at the same time and then about
the same size, the budded stock is easily
twice the size of the others and showing
a great many buds, which by the wav
way have up to this time been pinched off.

The trade reception at H. A. Dreer's
Riverton nurseries on August 31, promises
to be a large affair. Any florist or private
gardener who has not yet received an
invitation will have one sent him im-
mediately on receipt of postal by the
firm. The card invites gentleman and
ladv.

Mr. J. Sergeant Price, one of Philadel-
phia's prominent lawyers and citizens,
died August 16. Mr. Price was for many
years an active member of the Penna.
Horticultural Society and gave freely of
his time and legal advice.

Edwin J. Spangler, of Philadelphia, well
known in the seed trade as a maker of
seed bags and envelopes, died August 15,
aged 56. He leaves a widow and two
daughters.

Thos. W. Weathered 's Son , of New York,
has the contract to build a $4,000 conser-
vatory, 40x50, for Geo. B. Wilson.

The wind up of the bowling tourna-
ment attracted a large crowd to the club
room last Thursday evening. Each mem-
ber rolled one game, making twenty-five
in all. Except in a few instances the
scores were not close enough to make the

finish exciting, still there was much en-
thusiasm. The team that won the cup
at Providence were challenged by six
men captained by I. Kennedy, match to
take place next Thursday night. The
house committee provided a substantial
lunch and a verv enjoyable evening was
spent by all. The scores follow:

FIRST CLASS.

A. L. Brown 346b

G. O. Bell 3412

John Habermehl 3a36

Kobt Kift 3325

I. Kennedy 3219

Geo. Craig 3162

W. J. Baker 3047

. Geo. McLean 3033

Chas. Longinetti 2972

SECOND CLASS.

Albert Wolteniate 2882

John Westcott 28.56

Wm. Craig 2848

J. B. Starr 2765

John Walker 2746

F. Addleburger 2740

A. Lutz 2679

C. Kohlert 2511

Geo. Watson 2142

H. Dumont 2376

THIRD CLASS.

D. Rust 2970

John McLean 2769

Geo. Moss 2643

John Gracey 2580

R. Kienhle 2550

W. Koehler 2541

F. Homan 2456

H. Kreinberg 2440

F. Ehret 2164

Instead of Thomas Butler going to the
convention he bought for himself a bicy-
cle. Early and late did he practice, some-
times he was up before the sun learning
all there is to be learned anent the silent
steed, and he was getting along nicely,
when in an evil moment he aspired to
pass an old timer, which he did, but at
what a cost! He became rattled, lost
control of his steed and down he came,
with the result that he broke one of the
small bones in his ankle. His doctor
ordered him to bed, set the broken bone,
and gave him the cheerful tidings that he
would not be able to leave his bed for
several weeks. This Is too bad. Thomas

has always led an active life, and to be
thus confined will go very hard with him.
It is to be hoped that he will not be laid
up as long as the doctor predicts.

C. G Diehl, late with LaRnche & Stahl
Co. limited, opened, on August 18, a
retail store on 15th street below market.
K.

Chicago.

TRADE FAIRLY GOOD FOR SEASON. — COOL
WEATHER. — STOCK GOOD FOR AUGUST. —
SHORTAGE OF GOOD CARNATIONS — CLUB
EXCURSION.

Trade this week considering the season
of the year might be called fairly good.
With continued cool weather, almost too
cool, the supply of roses kept fairly with-
in the demands of the market. In quality
the rose stock is very good, as a whole.
Of course there is still a great deal of
short stemmed stuff which sells very low.
Brides and Maids, particularly those cut
from old stock, are as good as ever cut in
August. In prices there is little change.
Select stock in small varieties brings $2
to $3. Beauties are coming in with
longer stems, the best commanding $1.50
p?r dozf n and from that down to $2 and
$3 per 100 for short.

Carnations remain active and are still
short of demand in the better grades.
The best quality commands $1 per 100,
seconds 50 to 75 cents. A few single out-
door grown violets have made their
appearance but there is little demand for
them. In outdoor stuff there is coneider-
able call for hydrangeas, but few can be
had in the market as yet. Gladiolus and
asters are still plenty but meet with very-
light demand, as in fact does everything
else in the line of garden flowers. Sweet
peas sell fairly well but unless of extra
quality or fancy variety sell at 10 cents
per 100 and less. Pond lilies, of which
large quantities were sold this year, are
still with us, but with continuing dry
weather must soon give out.

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The Florist Club excursion to Bassett
& Washburn's establishment at Hinsdale
this Saturday afternoon promises to be a
very ei joyable affdir. Train leaves Union
Station at 1:30 p. m.

Mr. and Mrs. Payne, of Hinsdale, have
returned from Wisconsin, where they have
been erjiyinp an outing.

Mrs. E. L. Huntington, with Bassett &
Washburn, is spendiner her vacation at
the difftreijt lakes in Wisconsin.

Recent visitors: E. C. Buechel, of the
Riessen Floral Co. and R. F. Tesson, St.
Louip; H. C. Lau^hman, Ccrro Gord",
III.; Geo. Kranz, Muscatine, la.; Mrs. E.
M. Harwood, Sbelbyville, III.; F. B.
Tinker, Peru, Ind.; J. A. Newby, Logans-
port, Ind.

Springfield, Mass.

TOO MUCH RAIN.— CARNATIONS IN THE
FIELD INJURED — LIST OF 36 SWEET PEAS
FOR GENERAL CULTURE. — SWEET PEA
SHOW.

Florists in this locality are very much
disheartened by the great amount of rains
that came in July and yet continue
although not quite so frequent. Carna-
tions, especially white, are said to be
rotting in the field badly. Linwood Mor-
gan and B. J. Shaw are sufferers too, the
greater part of their stocks being
destroyed and nearly all outside flowers
are very much damaged. Bedding plants
suffer also, not flowering so fredy as in
seasons of less water, the only exception
possibly being cannas which delight in
the liberal and frequent wetting.

N. J. Herrick, who left this locality in
July, bas not returned. His stock will be
sold September 1.

The Hampden County Horticultural
Society met the 17th and approved the
action of the judges at the sweet pea
show and adopted a list of 36 sweet peas
for general culture. The first twelve are
Aurora, Blanche Burpee, Blanche Ferry,
Burpee's New Countess, Fin fly, Golden
Gleam, Hi"r Majesty, Lovely, Miid of
Honor, Royal Rose, Stanley, Venus.
Second twelve: America, Captivation,
Countess of Aberdeen, Dorothy Tennant,
Katherme Tracv, Lady Penzance, Gray
Friar, Mikado, Prima Donna, Ramona,
Waverly, Mrs. Eckford. Third twelve:
Apple Blossom, Brilliant, Coquette,
Captain of the Blues, Duke of Clarence,
Eoiily Lynch, Lottie Eckford, Meteor,
Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain, Mars, Ovid
and Senator.

Vacation time has somewhat delayed
my account of the sweet pea show of the
Hampden County Horticultural Society.
In many respects it was one of the best
exhibitions or displays of this flower ever
given. After many disappointments and
postponements the exhibition was held
August 11 and 12. Tn almost any other
season it would have been too late but
the earlier flowers were ruined. As it was
some of the large growers were unable to
show anything. Some excellent flowers
were staged. Lovely, Celestial, Rjyal
Rose, Aurora, Burpee's New Countess,
Maid of Honor and Golden Gleam were
excellent examples of the newer varieties.

Tie Eckford challenge cup went to Mr.
C. M. Hirlzell, rf Holyoke, this beingthe
best showing of E>;kford varieties for the
current year. W. J. E dred, of West
Springfield, wis the winner of twelve
first priz s. Noticeab'e among his were
Maid of H inor, Aurora, Golden Gleam,
Firefly. H' a'^o had a comnlete list of
varieties of 1896 and 1897. E. C. Fenn,
of Ware, won several awards. Among
them were KatherineTracy and Celestial.
E. A. Weeks, of Worcester, took several

prizes with Golden Gate, Royal Rose and
Brilliant. Mrs. H. A. Jones, of Worcester,
had fine flowers of Burpee's N.w Coun-
tess and Blanche Burpee, also a good
showing in general display. C. M. Hart-
zell, of Holvoke, was awarded the Burpee
Prize of 21 books on horticulture for
general display.

O. H. Dickinson was granted a diploma
for a fine exhibition of cannas. The
Botanic Gardens of Smith College, L. J.
Canning gardener, showed some two
hundred varieties of hardy flowers, also
fancy-leaved caladiums and gloxinias.
Donald McGregor, gardener for A. H.
Lyman, of Northampton, made a fine
exhibit of gloxinias, for which he is
famous. Mr. Eirle, of Philadelphia, and
several seedsman, from Hartford, Worces-
ter and other places, were comparing
varieties and taking notes. The Allegheny
hollyhock was shown by A. E. Wohler,
Altoona, Pa. They are certainly a beau-
tiful strain and attracted a good deal of
attention. B. M.

St. Louis.

COOLER WEATHER IMPROVES STOCK. — DE-
MAND LIGHT.— EAST ST LOUIS PARK
COMMISSIONERS. — OAKVILLE FAIR — HUR-
RAH FOR PHILADELPHIA. — BOWLING.

Weather dry and cool and the growers
report they are very much in need of rain.
Business very quiet the past week. Re-
ports from store men all over the city are
that nothing but an occasional funeral
order keeps them from forgetting how to
make up the work. During the dull days
some of the florists are renovating their
stores with new wall paper and fresh
paint.

The cooler weather has improved the
quality of stock, but the demand is very
light and all stock is plentiful. No short-
age of anything except American Beauty
roses. There was a demand for these
last week, but they were hard to find.
The best roses that come in now are
Kaiserin, Meteor and Bridesmaid. Some
few good Perles. The first class bring $3
and the seconds are selling at $1.50 and
$2 per hundred. Carnations are still
very scarce but the few that are coming
in are looking better; price $1 per hun-
dred. Tuberosis, asters, gladioluses and
hydrangeas are plentiful at all the places.
Clematis paniculatais blooming now and
is used very much in choice funeral work.

The citizens of East St. Louis held a
public meeting last week for the purpose
of selecting five candidates for park com-
missioners. After considerable balloting
the following were selected from the list
to run for the position of park commis-
sioners: T. J. Daniel, Dr. y. L. Wiggins,
Henry Pfeifer, J. M. SuUivan and Dr. H.
J. D^Hann. The election will be he.d
Tuesday.

The Oakville Fair opened August 21,
under the auspices of the Oakville Farm-
ers club, on the grounds of the club at
Oakville, on the Telegraph road in St.
Louis county, three miles south ol the
Jefferson Barracks. The grounds of the
club are located in a delightful grove and
the club members acd their families were
out in full force, also a number who drove
out from the city and spent the day ad-
miring the tempting display of fruits,
vegetables, jellies and other good things.
There was also a fine display of farming
implements. Congressman Richard Bar-
tholdt was among the visitors and was
called upon for a speech. He responded
in a short address in which he compli-
mented the club on the fine exhibits dis-
played.

R. F, Tesson left for Chicago Saturday,

for a short trip. Bob can't stay long as
there Is some attraction for him herefrom
old Kentuc.

Otto Suecker, of St. Paul, has taken
charge of Tom Carroll's place.

Hurrah for Philadelphia! for they were
our choice to win at bowling and shoot-
ing. I wonder if W. S. placed that bet of
three good cigars with our old friend
George Anderson of Darby road. Let's
see. Flatbush came in fourth and poor
old New York fifth. I wonder how P.
O'Mara feel« now. And next year we go
to Omaha, 488 milesfrom St. Louis. It's
a little far for our eastern brethren but
that can't keep them away. Come, and
we will be with you this time.

We had our usual good time at the
bowling club Monday night and rolled
three games, in which Carl Beyer came
out on top with 582. Beneke second, 560;
and Schray third, 532. The single high
score was by Bever, 210; Schray and
Beneke second, 209. As August has five
Mondays the series will be extended to
15 games and not until next Monday
night will the August series end. The
three leaders are C. Beyer, E. Schray,
and Chas. Kuehn. A great finish Is ex-
pected by these three men for the medal.
J.J-B.

St. Paul.

Business is quiet through better than
at a corresponding date one year ago.
There is some comfort in that thought.
Roses and carnations are in fair demand
with the supply about equal to require-
ments. Other flowers are abundant and
cheap, there being no regular prices on
outside stock. Cool nights the past week
has caused some mildew and occasional
firing is necessary.

Chris Bussjaeger, who suffered a heavy
loss from fire last spring, seems to be
prosperous in spite of the disaster and
has erected two new houses 18x80, which
will be devoted to roses. Heretofore he
has grown chiefly bedding plants, but
with increased facilities hopes to do a nice
business in the cut flower line He has
also added a neat, attractive office to his
establishment.

Carnations and violets have made a
fine growth this season and the best
plants — the strongest and freest from dis-
ease— we have ever seen will be planted
for winter blooming.

Haugen & Nilsen contemplate putting
in two more houses to violets this winter,
nearly doubling the number grown last
season.

We are delighted to learn that we are
to have the convention in the west next
season, and hope that our wide awake
progressive growers will make a good
display.

We regret to learn that Mr. Gray, fore-
man for Mendenhall, of Minneapolis, is
about to return to the east. During his
stay here he has made many friends here
as well as growing many fine flowers.

Mrs. A. S. Sjvanson is quite ill at her
home in this city.

Recent callers were Mr. Currie, of Cur-
rie Bros., Milwaukee; Mr. Lipman, New
York, and Mr. Massey, of Carter Crume
Co., Dayton, O. Felix.

Cleveland.

Business has been very dull of late and
without any noteworthy features what-
ever. Flowers have been of the custom-
ary summer quality and quantity, al-
though some pretty fair roses are being
cut now.

James Wilson, formerly of Williams &
Wilson, has erected three bouses about

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105

125 feet in lenj^th this summer. They
are to be devoted mostly to roses, mainly
Meteor.

Those who attended the convention at
Providence have nearly all returned and
report most favorably in regard to it.
Everybody had a pood time and all
speak most highly of the cordial liospi-
talitv that was extended to them. A.

Herbaceous Plant Notes.
August is a good time to sow the seed
of perennials. A great many species
may easily be increased in this simple
manner, though for the reproduction of
special varieties, propagation by division
or by cuttings is the only sure way to be
relied upon. A frame or a bed in a shel-
tered and shady position should be pre-
pared for this purpose and the seeds
sowed in rows 5 or 6 inches apart. The
soil should be rich, fine and light, but not
newly manured. The smaller and finer
seeds must not be covered too deep; with
the larger and harder ones it does not
make much difference. For some of the
largest, two inches is not too deep, but
one inch is usually enough for all, provid-
ing the soil be kept constantly in a moist
condition until the seeds have germinated
and the young plants are up. Some seeds
will come up a few days after sowing,
others will not appear above ground for
several weeks, and a few kinds may lay
dormant for monthsor evena year before
they show any inclination to germinate.
Fresh seed is always the most reliable, for
this reason, fall sowing is generally prac-
ticed with the spring and early summer
flowering species, seeds of these ripening
early enough to be sowed in August or
even sooner.

Some of the young seedlings will be
strong enough to bloom the following
summer, though most of the species are
slow growers for the first year and will
not be in condition to perfect their flow-
ers until the year after. When the young
plants are of suitable size they should be
transplanted without delay in a similar
bed or frame, preferably the latter, be-
cause a protection of sash for the first
winter helps to preserve vigor and
strength of the seedlings, but in the open
air, good results may be expected when
we take the additional precaution of pro-
tecting the ground by covering with long
manure or litter of some sort. The cover-
ing must not be put on too early. We
should wait until regular winter weather
and hard frost has set in, the eud of
November or first half of December is
plenty early enough. None of our hardy
plants are ever injured by frost in the
last two months of the year. February
and March are generally the most trying
months for them, alternate freezing and
thawing of the crowns causes the mis-
chief. When these are slightly protected
or shaded, they are not so liable to fre-
quent thawing out, the ground remains
in a frozen condition under the covering
and this saves our plants from injury.

The seedbed may contain a number of
plants which were not large enough for
transplanting before frost, let them
remain where they are and cover the bed
with the same rough material as the
other; in spring these little plants will
soon be in condition for transplanting.
Some of the seeds in the bed may not have
germinated at all, but they generally will
do so as soon as the ground gets warmer
and even if they do not show above
ground then have patience. If the seed
was fresh and well ripened you will see
the young plants coming up before fall,
therefore it is well to keep the bed tnoist
and free from weeds,

Late summer sowings necessarily
require more attention and labor than
spring sowings, still with many things it
is safer to sow the seed soon after ripen-
ing and we should not mind the little
extra labor especially as we may expect
at least some of the plants to flower in
the following summer, while but very few
of the plants raised in spring will attain
strength enough to flower the same
season.

Among those which are always sure to
germinate readily are the following:
adenophoras, a;thionaemas, of all sorts,
the agrostemmas, altbeas, the various
alyssums.amsonias, the anchusas, anten-
narias, aqailegias in variety, arabis and
arenarias, armerias, arnebias, arnicas,
aubrietias, bellis, buphtbalmums, campa-
nulas of many sorts, centranthus, coreop-
sis, the many delphiniums, dianthns,
dictamnus though it takes a long time to
get strong plants from seed, digitalis, the
dracocephalums, erigerons, erodiums,
eryngiums, gaillardias, geums, gypso-
philas, helianthemums, heucheras, hibis-
cus, lathyrus, leontopodiums, linarias,
linums, lupinus, many of the lychnis, the
malvas, orobus, but they take a long
time to make strong serviceable plants,
papavers, pentstemons, palemoniums,
primulas, pyrethrums, rudbeckias, sal-
vias, scabiosas, sidas, silenes, stachys,
stenactis, thermopsis, slow growing but
germinates readily, tunicas and many of
the veronicas.

These alone, i n variety, would constitute
quite a collection, but of course double
flowers and choice varieties would scarcely
be represented and many of the poor or
indifferent flowers would also have to be
weeded out when blooming time arrives,
yet where a large stock is wanted of any
one species, seed sowing is the cheapest
way to accomplish this. It would per-
haps be doubtful whether it would pay
the small grower, with limited grounds
to try and set up a collection by sowing
the seeds of all the species mentioned
above, as tbe plants will perhaps occupy
too much valuable space and cause too
much labor without returns for a year or
more and perhaps over one-half of the
plants would prove inferior to the
original type and would have to be
thrown out. J. B. Keller.

Rochester, N. Y.

Davallias.

There are now a targe number of species
included in this genus, many of which
were formerly given separate generic
names, and I think that the microlepias,
leucostegias, acrophorus, etc. might for
all practical purposes, still retain the
generic names by which they are best
known and generally catalogued in the
trade. In these notes I intended to refer
more particularly to those of the hares-
foot section.

These are now many very distinct
varieties of these most of them being very
useful for decorating. As they are so
easily propagated from divisions, few
growers trouble about seedlings, yet seed-
lings make much the best plants. Spores
do not germinate so freely as many other
ferns, but with care in selecting the seed
fronds at the right time, and sowing them
soon after they are collected, good results
may be obtained. I like to surface the
spore pots with a little sphagnum moss
cut up and rubbed through a fine sieve
with sand and charcoal; this makes a
good surface for any of the choice fern
spores. The pots may be well soaked
with water before sowing the spores,
after wbicb no SHrfage water should be

given. If the pots are stood in saucers
sufficient moisture may be kept up by fill-
ing the saucers up about once or twice a
week. Tt will depend on the position and
other circumstances, but it should be
remembered that it is possible to over do
it, even by filling up the saucers. Hich
pot should be covered with a piece of
glass, and If the water condenses on the
under surface it should be wiped off at
least two or three times a week. I prefer
the seed pots to stand in the open on the
shady side of a house. Day light is very
essential, but the direct rays of the sun
must be avoided.

By raising seedlings we not only get
much better p'ants, but some very nretty
varieties may be obtained. D. fijiensis
varies very much and some distinct varie-
ties have been obtained. Messrs. Birken-
head's f. elegans is one good example;
this has broad spreadingfinely cut fronds
the young ones having a dark bronzy
metallic shade. I saw some very good
things at Mr. Bull's nursery some time
ago which evidently were nearly allied to
the above, and of these epiphylla is one of
the most distinct. The rhizomes spread
more than in the species and have a tend-
ency to grow erect. The large spreading
fronds are of good substance.

D. lucida, is somewhat intermediate be-
tween the above and D. solida; the large
fronds have a bright surface. D. concinna
differs from fijiensis in having short
rhizomes densely covered with rather
long scales of a reddish brown color.

D. fijiensis robusta, raised at H. B.
May's nursery, is a vigorous growing
variety with rather thick rhizomes which
spread freely. It is one of the best for
baskets, the long rhizomes soon covering
the surface and the laree spreading light
green fronds are very effective. Effusum
is another from the same batch of seed-
lings. This has long rhizomes and finely
cut drooping fronds, the dark bronzy
tint in the young fronds being very
decided. The Japanese D. Maresi also
varies very much. There is a verv pretty
crested variety sent out by Messrs. Veitch
& Sons a few years ago. Although a dis-
tinct and pretty variety it does not
appear to be much known. Decurrens is
another distinct variety; it has long
slender rhizomes, which are covered with
light brown silk-like scales; the small
triangular fronds are of a pale green;
when grown in suspended pots the
rhiz jmes will extend a good distance be-
low the pots.

D. glabella, a seedling variety from
Tyermaai. has slender rhizomes, covered
with silvery white scales, and small
finely cut fronds of a deep glossy green.
Pulchella is another very pretty variety
of the same parentage; the voung fronds
have a deep bronzy tint. The three last
named originated with Mr. H. B. May.

All of this type of davallias are worthy
of attention. I may mention Gnffithiana,
elegans, and decora, as being among the
best. They all succeed well in an inter-
mediate temperature. They should be
potted in a rough fibrous compost, and
plenty of drainage used. As they do not
root deep, pans are preferable to oots.
especially for larger specimens. Under
good treatment, they never have an un-
tidy appearance, and are very servicea-
ble for decorations or for cut fronds.
During the autumn some of the fronds
ripen off a bronzy yellow and these are
much appreciated by someof our London
florists for bouquet work.

A. Hemsley.

Chambeksborg, Pa.— John W. Law
rence died on July 26, aged 66 years,

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A few thousand Smilax, good
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17 P.\LMS, 3 to 4-in., of best v.irs.. and i FRRXS
for 33.IK). Per 100

MONTHLY EOSES, 2-inch S3.00; 3-inch ... .$.t 00

A. CDNE.\TUM (Maidenhair fern), 3-inch.. 5.00
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CHICAGO. Auk. 27.

Eoses. Beaotles, lone lO.OOOlil 00

medium 6.0U®10.O)

8hon 4.00® BUG

Brides. BriaeomaW 2.00O 3.U0

Meteora.La France 2.00® 3 00

" Kalserin 2.00® 3 00

Nlphetos, Perie. Gontler 1.00® 2 00

Oamatlons 75®1 00

.10

Gladiolus S.OOa 3.00

Asttrs 50® 1.50

Adlantum 50® .75

gmllai 10.00(»12 50

Asparagus 5U.0U

ST. liocis. Auk. 26.

Roses, Beauties 6 00(^15 00

MBteurs, Kalsertn. 1 OO® 4.00

Brides, Maids 1.00® 4.00

Mermeta, La Franco 1.00@ 2 00

Perles 1.00® 2.00

Camatlons I 00

Asters 50® 1.50

I'uberose stalks '' 00® 6.00

Gladiolus 2.00® 4 00

Hydrangeas 2.00® 5.00

gmllax.. 10.00(»12.50

Adlantum 1.00

Asparatnis 25.00

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1122 PINE STREET,

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KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

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88 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
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19 & 21 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
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Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

Ei-IH-" CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
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W. E. LYNCH,

S^T^ CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
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Boston Florist Letter Go.

Block Leiten.. 1 1-2 or 2 inch size, per 100, $2 00
Scnpl Utt<T9. 34.00
FHctener with each letter or word.

Ufed by leading floriBts everywhere and (or Bale by alt
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A. & F. ROLKER,

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53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

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Wholesale Florist

1612 & 1614 Barker Street,

tBet. Market ami <'hestniiti.

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are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel. %118th street. NEW YORK CITY.

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places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 383 38th St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Gut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

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BUFFALO. N Y.
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3-iiicb '. IS8.OO per hundred.

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NEW YUKK. Auk. 2.').

Boaes. Beauty, extra S UO. % 00

" " medium 3.Q0®I0.00

cullB so® I.OO

Bride. Bridesmaid .iO® 4.00

Morgan, Testuut, Meteor oOCA 3.00

Camatlona '^"^ ,75

Valley a.oofi' 3.0

Hweet peas per lUU bunches 25® .50

Asters, per !00 bunches 1.00(<>j 2.00

Gladiolus ..tO

Adlantum 50® .<5

Smllai 10 O0®12.00

AsparaguB 40 llO(<Si ■" 00

Boston auk 25.

Roses. Beauties ii.«l®25 UD

■• Gentler. I'erle l.Ulw 2.0U

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00@i is 00

Carnations .Id* 1 OO

Valley ; 3 00® 3 00

Afters 25® .60

Gladiolus 1.00® 3 00

Sweet peas per 1000 1.00

I'lnk pond lilies 4 OO

Adlantum i.OO

Smllax 10.00®12.00

Asparagus 50 00

Philadelphia. Auk 25

Meteors. La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations 50® 1 00

Valley 3 009 4.00

Sweet peas - 25® .50

Gladiolus per 10(1 stalks 2.00®3 00

Tuberoses per 100 stalks 2.00ia3.00

Asters 50(5 1.00

Smllai 12.00W15 00

Adlantum 15® 1.00

AsparaKUS 35.00(^50.00

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Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

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Space asslKned to growers wishing to consign goods
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String's 10 to 12 feet long-,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

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Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

Sm.ila^:x: I^la^nts

from 3-inoh pots. jC.50 per 100; ,120.00 per 1000.
It pii.v.s to buy strong pljuts.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28tli STREET.
-^ NEW YORK.

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Rose, shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

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and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

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408 E. 34th Street,

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JULIUS LANG,

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53 WEST 30th STREET,

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

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4th and Watnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

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eft« ^aai 9rac)«.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres.: E. B. Clark, 1st \h
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conu., Sc
and Treas.

Mr. W. Atlee Burpee is daily expected
home from Europe.

Foreign reports indicate a good rad-
ish seed crop; spinach will be rather short.

Messrs. Peter Henderson & Co. are
making some repairs on their Cortlandt
street store.

Harry Waterer will open a bulb and
seed store in Philadelphia. Mr. J. Wal-
lace, formerly with Jno. Gardiner & Co.,
will have charge.

All general orders ot French bulbs
are coming in late this season and latest
reports indicate stock nearly or quite
exhausted on the other side.

The F. E. McAllister Company.—
The sheriff received several attachments
yesterday against the F. E. McAllister
Company, dealer In seedsat69 Cortlandt
street, from Charles J. McDermott, in
favor of the following creditors: Thomas
Matthews, $2,792; Marshall H. Duryea,
$760; Arthur C. Scutts, $130; Patrick
Brady, $1,200, and the Fulton Market
National Bank, $84-9. The comranv
made an assignmen': on June 11. — A^ezu
York Times, August 12.

Growing Lilium Hamsii Bulbs.

I have read the discussion on above
subject and will add a few words. I have
planted bulbs, both large and small, sev-
eral times in this state (Alabama), but
found they required a steady supply of
water which is not always forthcoming
here. From what I know about the cli-
mate and soil around New Orleans I
think they could be made a success there.
I have often wondered whv some one did
not try it. I hope the high duty will
encourage growers to produce the bulbs
In this country. F. J. Ulbricht.

Anniston, Ala.

Bactenosis of Carnations.

In a paper recently presented before the
American Science Association Mr. A. W.
Woods, of the Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C, brings forward some
observations in support of the view that
the bacteriosis of carnations, as it has
been called, is primarily set up by the
puncture of plant lice and thrips, and that
the bacteria that Professors Arthur and
BoUey claim as the cause are really
secondary agents. It is thought that
when these insects have not been seen on
the diseased plants, thev are really
present but unobserved. This statement
will call renewed attention to a disease
that has greatly interested the carnation
grower, as well as the scientist. A.

Ellwood City, Pa.— Mr. C. C. Heber-
liog IS about ,to start into business at this
place.

York, Pa.— Mr. Augustus Doll has
bougat out the establishment of B. F.
Moore.

Martinsville, Ind —Mr. M. C. Beers
has bought ihe greenhouses formerly con-
ducted by H. R. Winn.

Mayville, Wis —Mr. A. Brunke h^s
recently gone into the busmess here, ffe
is growing general greepbouse stock,

Knoxville, Tenn —The seventh annual
meeting cf the East Tennessee Horticult-
ural Society was held here August 19.
An excellent exhibition was made in con-
nection with the meeting.

Red Bank, N. J.— The exhibition of the
Monmouth Countv Horticultural Society
will be held here September 1 and 2. A
liberal premium list has been issued.
George Steele is secretary.

The third annual excursion of florists
and gardeners to the Dreer nurseries at
Riverton, N. J,, takes place August 31,
on invitation of Mr. Dreer.

The last report of the Ontario Fruit
Growers' Association and the Ontario
Fruit Experiment Stations has been
received. It will undoubtedly prove very
valuable to Canadian fruit growers. L.
Woolverton, Grimsby, Ont., is secretary
of the association.

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the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words! each Inser-
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admitted under this bead.

Situation wanted— >y e.xperlenced all round
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temperate; permanent place In or near Philadel-
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ager of some i

tJITUATKIN WANTEI>-.\.

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SITUATION WANTED— In private place, by Ger-
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understards all greenhouse work. Good references.
No objections to tnking care of cow If necessary.
Chas. Di'UKOOP. itlO Cottage Grove .we. Chicago.

perienceln garden and greenhouse work : strictly sober,
willing. Good references; age 28. Eastern states p e-
ferred. Address G .1, care American Florist

SITUATION WANTED— By an expert aorlst In store
or nursery. Can make any design In tiural work,
and Is well versed In cut flower and plant trade Also
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object. One trial would satisfy, .\drtress

,J. Davis, TiUl E. Indiana Ave,. Philadelphia, Pa.

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and general Kreen house work. Wages $20 and
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K. care American Florist, Chicago.

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ANTED— Mushroom and cucumber grower. En-
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cted. GEO. M. KELLOGti. Pleasant Hill. Mo.

W

plants. Must be sober neat and honest. Send refer-
ences, and state wages warned, with board. Address
E. Jl. Smith. Macomb 111.

WANTED— A tlorlBl who uuderstande growing of
roses carnations, violets mums. etc. Single
man preferred. Wages i:S0 per month and board.
Address with referenceB.

W iLLiAM Kkl'mm & Suns. St, Joseph, Mo.

"ISTANTED— A good, enterprising gardener, tlorlst as
tV well nurseryman; a middle aged.mariled man
WHO speaks German preterreJ: to go to MayvlUe.
Wis Very good chance; tine location; no competi-
tion. Requires only means toUyIn stock- everything
else furnished. Apply to

A. Brl'nke. MftyvUle, Wis.

■po

FOR SALE— Four greenhouses and stock, located In
Chicago. Under present clrcumspances will sell
at half cost. A A Smith \ Co .

i'nJvsW North Ave-. Chicago.

FOR SALE— Another lot good sound second hand :i-
Inch b.iller tubes. 4 cents per foot Secure them
while they last; nothing better or cheaper for hot
water heating. '" "^ '" ""

FOK SALE- In Warren. R. I . 5 greenhouses, nicetv-
room cottage, bam. sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and c >ttage heated with
hoi wat«r. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on easv terms Apply to

O.' H NYE, Warren. H. I,

FOR SALE AT HALF ITS COST l\T-J^°kS„':

venlent to New York City two-story dwelling, y rooms,
all heated by steam. Good bdrn and dwelling for fore-
man, raving business established 5^ acres of choice
land. Electric cars pass the door. Ill liealth the cause
for selling. For further particulars address

B J, care American Florist. Chicago.

A Si'LENini) Ori'<»KTrNiTv for a good live man
with smalt capital Lease and stock of eight green-
houses with dwelling, store, etc Stock Is in No. 1
shape. An old and well established busloessln alarge
and thriving western city. All for sale at a bar-
gain'. Ill health cause for selling. If you mean busi-
ness address for particulars.

A A , care American Florist.

10.000 VIOLET PLANTS (Ladv Camp-
bell) large and healthy, at «o.0J per hundred;
84-5.00 per thousand. Cash with order, please.
ALEXANDER GWINN,

lU Grove street, NATICK, MAS!S.

HOT WATER PIPE FOR SALE.

Several hundred feet of second-hand 4-inch cast
iron hot water pipe and fittings. For prices and
particulars address

THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS. Germantown. Phila.

BOILERS FOB SALE

Two Xo. 3. Style C. GURNEY HOT WATER
DOUBLE CROWN BOILERS, cotnrletp. In use five
seasons. Were heating '^0.000 square feet of glass
for palm growing. Offering for sale because we
are increasing our capacity. These boilers cost
84^0 00 each. We offer for 8200.00 each, f. o. b.,
Riverton, N. J.

FOB BENT.

In South Eastern Pennsylvania, in center
of town close to station, 50 miles from
Philadelphia, three large greenhouses, about
6000 feet of glass, well stocked with carna-
tions. Good home trade in plants. Terms
easy. Address

BOX 367, OXPORD, PA.

Five greenhouses, dwelling and stable, in
first-class condition, with half an acre ot
ground, 1309 Sellers St., Frankford, Good
locality for wholesale or retail business.
Small capital required. Rent low. Apply to
FRED EHRET, 1403 Fairmount Ave., Phila.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE, CHEAP,

AT RAMSEYS, N. J.

The W. J. Thurston ranee, consisting of two bouses
10tel«ft.,one house l:)0.\2U ft, one house lIVLxlO £t Hln.,
one house l:!0-\ll ft 6 In., tind one sasd house tJOjlO tt.,
all heated with HltchlnK8& Co '8 corruBated flre-boi
boilers, pipes and Uttlnes, and. In addition to the
above, the heatlne apparatus, consisting of two No. 17
hollers with pipes and fltllnps. Is In place for one house
lasxlti ft. and one house i:i4x20 ft There are two pot-
ting sheds and a stable on the place, which consists of
about two acres of land situated at Kamseys. N. J.
The above property will be sold cheap lo close the
estate. Apply to W. .1. Thurston, on the premises, or
Bakgai.n care American Florist, Chicago.

Send your address for my illustrated
catalogue of these superb flowers.
M. B. FAXON, Boston, Mass.

M«UV>UU ^k^iiQlt'

iSgj.

The Am eric Ay Florist.

109

iTplr'.Vd'^ FORCING BULBS FOR THE TRADE.

We are, as usual, prepared to care for orders in this line promptly, with \\\^\\ quality
stock and at fair prices, with duty added.

AT NEW YORK AND CHICAGO,
Early Forcing Bulbs are on hand.

I*A.:iVS^V^ SE>E^r>S for IS^lorists.

Vaughan's iNTERNATIONAL," - - - per oz., $10.00
Vaughan's "GIANT MIXED," per oz , 5.00

California Grown

SCALLAS

Carefully cured, with sound
center shoots, now ready for ship-
ment from our New York or
Chicago stores.

SIZES and PRICE:
l'/ to 15^-inch, $5.50 per 100
\Vi to l^-inch. $7.50 per 100
2 to2K-inch, $10.00 per 100

These are strains with nine years
record and with a pedigree. We
have scores of testimonials. Ask the
best pansy grower of your acquaint-
ance for his opinion of our strains of
the above mixtures. The new seed
is now ready.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay Street, New York.

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph and 208 West Randolph St.

M-L-ntioii .Vmerican Florist \vh*'n wrilint; tn ;iLlvt'rtisHrs.

ALM

(SfyBe/^.

FRESH

ON HAND

r AUGUST DELIVERY. PerlOO 1000 XOOO

itia licluioreana H.25 SIO OO $37. .SO

Forsteriaua 125 8 50 22 50

ulainiH ulilis 1.60 12.60 35.00

Above prices are for selected seeds only, of highest
KermtnattPK powpr.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N. J.

I Send orders QUICK.

I Fresh Kentia Beimoreana or Forste'iana
I seed, post or exp. paid, per lOOOSH.oO.
I Fresh Co^ypha austratis or Seaforthia
■ elgans setd, delivery included, per
Seed the finesf. Samples sent on ap-
4^Send for our NEW Price Lists.

PflUMS

AND

FERNS.

1000 82,75.
plication.
H. H. BERGER & CO., No. 220 Broadway. NEW YORK.

IlClS^

. ra

ab. IS

BURPEE'S

SEEDS

Philadelphia.

W. and D'S. CELEBRATED

;o "Sure Crop" I

lAL quotations •
RCE buyers. \

I ALL KINDS or BULBS-

J Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya-

♦ cinths. Mart issus, etc., etc. Spei;ial

• price? ou app.k-atiOD.

\ 114 Chauiberii St., NEW YORK CMTY. j

Please mention the American Flo-
rist every time you write any of thtf
advertisers on this page

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""^V^'i-^H'o

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS.. Englewood, N. J.

C5/^OCO CLEAN, HEALTHY

rnv^oco> STOCK.

Bride, Maids Perle. Sunset. Mrs. ]WorKan. NIphPtos.

Tesiout. Belle Slebfcht, Jrom 2H-lnch pot«, $3. .5(1

perlOO; SJO.OO perlOOO.
Perle. biideemald. Testout. Mrs, Morgan. Belle Ple-

brecht, strong plants from ;l-lnch pots. $5.r)0 per 100:

$.50,00 per 1000,
8WA1NS0NA ALBA, 4-lnch pots SI ..50 per dozen,

I will e-YChange Roses 'or voung Palms, Pterls trem-
ula. Double Violets and 11. P, Koses

JOSEPH HEINL. Jacksonville, III.

CELERY PLANTS

WHITE PLUME and GIANT PASCAL.

Field-grown plants at Si. 00 per 1000, Cash with

order. Samples free.

EXTRA HEAVY TRANSPLANTED WHITE PLUME,

82 00 per 1000; $18 00 per 10000.

C. M. GROSSMAN, Wo'cottvllle, Ind.

CHINESE PRIMROSE

PLANTS,

Strong and well grown, ready for ;i-inch pots. This
Kr-inu Btrain has ihe Natioxai. and Canaoiax ref-
utation of beluK the flneet yet producpd. Single vari-
eties In elKbl named colors $2..S0 per 100: $2U per lOUO.

rtonhlfi whttfl. rprt and Mlnr". .*4 npr lldt: S:i.T nor IIMIO.

leu and lllac. U per IW); $:io per lUOO.

added to help pay expressage. Adams

presfl

Double white, red

Extra pi

and U S express

^OHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa

Chlnftfin PrlmrnHH MnRrlAlist.

Cblnese i'mnroBe Specialist.

Otaheitejranges

Bear in mind that we shall
have a fine lot of well fruited
Otaheite Orange Trees for
Christmas delivery.

OUR PftNSlES

GHAS. ZELLER'S SONS,

29tli Ward, BROOKLYN. N. Y.

same high
,-^,.m. . ... .^.,.._~' gradethat

has made them famous over 15 years. We
continue adiing the world's best and
select yearly choice plants tor our seed.
Plants, '«5. 00 per 1000, 75c per 100. Seed,
$1.25 per '4' o/.
DANIEL K.HERR, Rider Ave, Lancaster, Pa.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

133 First Prizes, the highest awards
Worlds Fair, and Hamburg, 1897.
1000 Seeds, liuest iniied 35e.
1 oz. •• • •' *3.75

1,1st on application. Cash with order,

Pansies Wonii Raising.

NEVV CROP SEED o( this POPULAR VAHIfcTY.

3-16 ounce SI. 00

1-2 •' 2 25

I " 4.00

C:.A.SSI WITH OE-TJEH.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
19<J <irant Ave., JEKSEY CITY, N. .J.

PRIMROSE PLANTS, ready for i and 4-in.
pots, 82.50 per 100.

jy"CA9H WITH ORDEK,

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

110

The American Florist.

Aug. 28^

Toronto.

VISITING SCIENTISTS — CANADAS GREAT
FAIR —A COMMITTEE VIEWS MR. UTLEY'S
SWEET PEAS.

The British Association for theadvauce-
ment of scieiice(as well as many members
of the American Association) has been
holding ifs annual meeting in this city
from the 18th to the 25th, and its mem-
bers have been pouring forth such floods
of the profoundest karning that it will
take us at least ten years to digest it.
The number of them is not so very great
but what they lack inquantity they make
up most amply in quality. The botanical
papers read were "away up in G" but all
the same most interesting and of a kind
it is not often our privilege to hear. Alter
the meeting the members will scatter all
over the continent to get some idea of its
wonders and the vastness of its resources.
An essay read the other day was
entitled "A theort m concerning the cotfli-
cients of linear substitution groups of
finite order with N variables" and was
listened to with rapt interest. Subjects
of this kind have now become quite com-
mon-place and almost vulgar to the
ordinary Torontonian.

The exhibition— "Canada's great fair"—
opens on Monday next and owing to the
favorable conditions of agriculture
promises to be a greater success than
ever. The horticultural show is likely to
be better than it was last year.

A committee consistir g of Messrs. Geo.
Vair, T. Manton, G. Mills, C. Ross and
A. Ewing, wended thf ir way to the sweet
pea "farm" of Mr. E. Utiey on the out-
skirts of the city on Monday last, more
particularly to examine some varieties
not yet in commerce of which Mr. Utley
had received a few seeds from the Sunset
Seed Co., of California, but also to take
in the beauties of anything that might be
found on Mr. Utley's pretty place. And
I may say here parenthetically that the
committee was treated with t>ie utmost
cordiality by Mr. and Mrs. TJey and
their daughters (all of whom are sweet
pea experts), and being in a receptive
state of mind and body took in other
good things besides sweet peas. The
committee was icclined to judge the seed-
lings more from a commercial standpoint
than from a "sweet pea fanciers" point of
view and two or three varieties which
were quite distinct and of good form were
put down as "dirty colors." No. 106, a
pale flesh, a little darker than Eliza Eck-
ford, was considered an improvement and
worthy of cultivation. No. 110 con-
tained two varieties, one a purple violet
self, unlike any other and very pretty, the
other a delicate blush pink, very taking
and one that would sell well. This pea
struck the committee as being the best of
the lot. No. 205, a striped lilac on white,
very pretty and a slight advance on
other sorts. No. 206, very similar to
Senator, a fine robust grower. The com-
mittee also complimented Mr. Utley on a
bed of very fine petunias. E.

Toledo, 0.-;-TmOberstag Bros, have
succeeded John Wilson, having purchased
the Wilson . greenhouses and business.
Mr. Wilson has retired from the florist
business and is at present living in New
York.

Fremont, Neb —Green & Nicol have
rebuilt their carnation house 15x116 giv-
ing it a modern roof in place of the old
low one. Ttiey have also built a violet
pit 9x90. Their violets were very fine
last year and they trust the increased
space will .enable them to meet the de-
mand for fine violets.

PROOF POSITIVE

That for years our Evaporating Pans are
what every wide awake florist has been
looking for.

Listen to what a progressive florist has
to say:

Germantown, Phila.. Aug 2:;, 1S97.
Mr. EDwrN Lonsdale. Chestnut Hill. Phila , Pa.
Deal Sir.— 1 used 18 of your Evaporating Pans
last season in three rose houses 100x^0. From
October 1st, '96 to May 1st. '97 thr plants were
kept free from greenfly without the aid of smoa-
ing. I consider the pans great labor .savers.

Yours truly, JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

Read our advertisement in convention
and next following numbers of American
Florist for some other particulars respect-
ing this process.

Twenty years ago we felt sure that some
other plan than "smokinj;" would be evolved
for killing greenfly in greenhouses, and not
until the last year or so has it become an
assured and a positive fact.

PANS $1.25 Each. Six are recommended tor a 100
loot house. TRY AT LEAST ONE HOUSE, and NOW
is the time to make the necesiary preparations.

Kor additional particulars write to

EDWIN LONSDALE, Chestnut Hill, Phila.

NEW CROP SEED NOW READY

OK

Zirngiebel's Standard Pansies.

silver Medal iu Boston, and First Prizes
everywhere.

"HUGE JEWELS OF VELVET AND GOLD. "

—Boslon Tiaiisciipl.

GIANT MARKET and GIANT FANCY Strains,
in Trade Packets at One Dollar each.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting'* or pot sale.

I'ree and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Send for "Oonjiuent^ and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT Glenfield, ^a.

'.imliea below PUtsbum. I'n.

SMILAX! SMILAX!

strong plants, from •2-inch pols, $2,00 per 100;
$!.=> 00 per 1000, Extra strong, from 3 inch pots,
83.00 per 100, 82.5.0U per 1000. i.0 OJO fine plants.

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ.

Successors to Paul Butz & Son. NEW CASTLE. PA.

VIOLETS-^MARIE LOUISE.

Our stock is, and always lias been perfectlv
healthy. Pfr 100 Per IIIOO

t>'.INCH POTS #,'!.0I» S'Jf. no

!• iKLO-liKOWN 1 OO :!.'i.00

CARNATIONS-Daybreak. Tidal Waveand Silver Spray
tl3 Ou per 100. Good stocky plants,

^"or'drr"' DREHER & SMELY, Sibley, III.

Per tloz.

SMILAX, strong. 3-incli | .35

CYCLAMEN, strong, 3-inch l.OO

PRIMULAS, strong, 3 inch 60

Cash with order, or exchange for small Palms.
W. P. RANSON. Junction City, Kan.

CARNATIONS.

New and standard vars, S.J.UO per lOOand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich

STOCKY.
FIELD-GROWN

NOW WE HAVE IT.

A Perfect . . .
Carnation Support.

We will send you a sample tree it"
you pay express charges, which will
convince you that it is all we claim.

The only support highly commended
by the judges of ihe "S. A. F." con-
vention at Providence, K 1 , August
17, 1807.

James Horan & Son,

BRIDGEPORT. CONN.

PANSY SEED.

Per Ov. Per Lb.

MlttlDK s Giant Ml.xture *4 W WO.ai

Fiery Faces Mixture 4 00 50.0(1

Giant German Mixture 2.50 20.00

Small Fancy. In lUO colors 3.00 :m.[KI

PANSY PLANTS.

NOW READY, from the finest strain, from ex-
pert pansy growers, 75 cts. per 100; Sl.OO per 1000.

COT-, EJUS.

2 inch. 20 varieties, named $1,75 per 100

2-inch, 20 varieties, not named ... 81 50 per 100

These are fine plants; will be good for slock.

They are up to date varieties.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO , Morris, III.

Established 1S'.B. 20.tK»sq. It. glass. Incorporated 18»7.

The JENNINGS STRAIN of flnest American
grown Pansy seed. New crop now ready Grown
from finest selected stock only. All large flowering
In ereat variety, of most beautiful colors.

The followlr g complimentary letter Is one out of
hundreds received: ....

Buffalo. N. ^ .. June blh. 181*7.

MK. E. B. JK.VNINGS Dear Sir:— 'Ihe Pansy Seed
supplied by you last August produced the flnest lot ol
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully. WM. SCOTT.

B'Inest mixed, per nkt of 3500 seeds. $1. IK): !^ oz $3.00:
1 oz »; (III: 3 zs $15.l«l. Yelluw. black, white, bine. In
separate colors, *1. 110 per pkt.: half pkt ,50 cts.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Growerof the flnpst Pan»le«.

Per lOli

SMI LAX -Strong 1 year sl..T0and»2 M

CLEMATIS-LeadIng kinds tor fall

P>EONIAS— Herbaceous, choice asst s,l>u

NARCISSUS ll"Uble and single Poets T.'i

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES- Very

low pi Ices.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-1 and 2 year.

DAISIES- Siiowttaii.e and Snowdrift 2, ill)

H. P. ROSES- In assortment 10, IX)

F. A. BALLER. Bloomington, III.

PRIMROSES. Ferl.HJ
7000 Primroses, single mixed, ready for 3-

inch pots _ S2.5')

1200 Chrysanthemums. 20 vars., .i-inch pots., S.CO

1000 Cinerarias, ready Oct. 1st 2.0il

500 Carnations, field-grown. ... . . 5.00

Pansy plants per 1000 S3.50, BO

Pansy seed i4 oz. 8200, oz. |i:!.60.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM. Delaware, O.

iT'or Sale,

SMILAX, 2'A-\n. $15 per 1000; $2 periou.
PERLE ROSES, 4-in. jf7, .)-in. »5 per too.
METEORS, 4-in. $7 per 100.
POEHLMANN BROS., Morton Grove, III.

I«OSI5S— Clean, strong and carefully grown.
Jt lUr-FilST/l A ta* •^X» A TTIl'V 3-incli $8 00. 3'4 ana4-inch $12 perlOO.

AjVEiERICAN B£Au T X , febi.e meteob. bbide, i.a fbancb

and KAISEBIN, 3;;-in. $6.00; 4-in. $7.0O per lOO. BBIDESMAID. special priccijor cash
#« .Special rates on qu'ant.tics. A. **. JNTCToKB AIV, Ivtilt t»-w< »<>rt . I*I- .!•

/%.

The American Florist.

Ill

Single Violets.

Princess de Galles fioo

Princess Beatrice (new) i.oo

Admiral Avellan(new) 100

Luxonne 75

Petite Blue 75

I'er I)07.. Per 100

>7.00
7.00
7.00
5.00
5,00

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — M\ plants art
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, 1st size, $7.00

2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME. 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12.50

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2^-inch pots,

$20.00 per lOOO; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3}^-inch pots,

$3.5 00 per 1000; $4 00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, -i inch, $1.00 per 100.
cur SMILAX, 12 cents per string.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

When wrltlDK mention the American Florist.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserins,
and Brides.

Strong plants. Will close out cheap.

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE: 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs, Plants. Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention this paper.

TRv DREER'S
,GflRDE.N Seeds,

jpiants. Bulbs & Requisitei.
I They are the best at the
■ lowest prices. Trade List Is-
' sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENBT A. DREE':-,
Philadelphia, Ps.
.Mention Am. KIorlBt when writing.

Kiill,v e<)uiil to ttioHo

•WOOTTON,
MKTEOK,
•HON SILKNK,
•MMK. HOSTK.

10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

J IllBt I

l..\ KK.XN( K,
ItKIDIssM MI),

I UBeil In pi

AM. BK.VliTY,

ipect. Only Mclected Krttwth from

^s » §■ K.V.N <
ltKM>l<;,

. Incli p..l8.

KAISKKl.N' A. V.

FKULK.

•.VIKRMKT.

per IIKI, *4-lnch pets, f.s.00 per lOO

■MJIVSET,
'GONTIEK,

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

i HERB'S PANSIES

♦ are;

\ THE BEST.

I>HvI-»ON', liloorinsiilat.xr';^, F»c».

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.
per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.

ALBERT M. HERR.

LANCASTER, PA.

8000 CARNATION PLANTS. 8000

irding to size and variety. Honest ;

As 6ne a.s can be grown anywhere. J and li cents each accc
pies at same prices.

VARIETIES-DIAZ ALBERTINI, SCOTT, DAYBREAK, SILVER SPRAY METEOR PORTIA
GARFIELD, GRACE WILDER, BUTTERCUP, TIDAL WAVE. ''"KllA,
g^^Also 2000 fine MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, and 500 VINCAS. field-grown, variegated
FRANK BERRY, Fairwiew Greenhouses, Stillwater, Minn.

CHOICE STOCK

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2y2-incli pots,

ready to shift.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, 2V2-in. pots, ready

to shift, 40c per doz; |;2.50 per too.
SMILAX, 3' --inch pots extra strong.
ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 3>^ in pots,

50c per do/.; $3.50 per 100.
Also several thousand CHRYSANTHEMUMS,

nice soft healthy stock, 2-inch pots.
Our selection from good commercial sorts,

J2 00 per too.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

ORGHIDS'fSSfORGHIDS
For Florists.

Q A KT'fl'P'R ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND.
i9JA.SXXriaBl, and BRUGES, BELGIUM.

AGENT;

A. DIM MOCK. 114 Chambers St., N. Y. City.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Brancli Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES, ln;^Vln. pot8at$;-(.50perl00.

K-egant cleRii stock. If you are in want of any

speak quick.

A. G. PRINCE &. CO.,

88 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

ROSES for FORCING

About 300 PERLES, from 4-inch pots
left. Can now be had at a bargain.

\rf€\T fPCS fof immediate planting,
w XVfXlil A. a Lady H. Campbell. No dis-
ease, fine stock, 2J4-inch pots.

100 SWAINSONA. 3-inch pots. Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention American Florist

neld-urown plants from cold frame; atock
never liatl dlseKHe.
MARIE LOUISE, CZAR, SWANLEV WHITE,
£30 per lOOO: SI7 per 500; S4 per 100.

CA.sH WITH ORLtER.

E. McNALLY, Anchorage, Jefferson Co., Ky.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

■■'I"'' i'"t8 *2.:» per 100, 80.00 per 1000

PR'iyiULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats

FERNS, :!-iM.-l] i)(.ls *.i.00 period

CARNATIONS. Field grown Lizzie Mc-
t.owan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane LouLne. strong fleld grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

nj.ite.lculiliig» $3 00perlOO

SWAINSONA »2.oop,.rioo

ABUTILON

Mjuvenlrile Bonn and Golden Fleece...$:iOO per 100

GERANIUMS.

Rooted cuttings Sl.oOperlOO. *12 00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELOER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

Mention AmBrlcon Florist

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS, L. 1.
SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Send for our Price List

E.G. HILL & CO..

Wholesale Fiomts

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

Always mention American Florist.

CARNOTS.

375 fine plants, 3-inch pots; will
sell cheap, or exchange for good
Meteors.

HOPP & LEMKE, Paul P. 0.. Mich.

FINE FX.ANTS.

Very low prices. Per 100

SJi-lncli MAIDS, line $450

:i- nch ■• :( 00

3-Inch METEORS 2 60

2-lnch MAIDS and METEORS 3.(10

All worth twice the price asked, will please you.
.■«00 Standard varieties of CARNATIONS. Write for
prices.

W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

WE DO NOT NEED THEM. DO YOU 7

GOOD, CLEAN STOCK ROSES.

UIO Beauties, ■-'^i-in. i,ots, 4c. 300 Meteor, COO Brides-
maids, 1110 Brides. 3i^-inch pots, 2c.

tiOO Slides, 1.X) Woottons, 160 Bridesmaldg, 4-ln. pots
■'ic. SeLd 10 cts. In stamps for samples.

C^OXjS: :^fl.08., Z>eoi-ia, XII.

112

The Am eric am Florist.

lug, 2 1

Louisville, Ky.

PICNIC OF KENTUCKY SOCIETY OF FLO-
RISTS — VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS.— MAR-
KET CONDITIONS.

The Kentucky Sjciety of Florists gave
their annual picnic on Thursday, August
19, which was attended by a large num-
ber of florists. They reported a very
enjoyable time.

Mr. J. E. Marrett, accompanied by his
wife, has been to Yellowstone Park, and
at present is in Michigan.

Victor Mathis has equipped his place
with the latest improvements, amouK
other things adding a new boiler to his
plant.

Mr. H. Fuehs has added a new house to
his plant.

Mr. Jacob Schulz has about completed
his residence, which was very much dam-
aged bv fire a few weeks ago. Mr. Schulz
was in New York at the time of the fire.

Mr. J. Coenen's young stock is looking
very fine, and he expects to make quite a
display at the fall cbrysanthemum show.

Mr. E. G. Reimers has just returned
from his summer trip. He was accom-
panied bv his wife and two sons.

Mr. J.Thompson has been elected super-
intendent of J icobs Park.

Mr. Fred. Haupt, wife and daughter
have returned from Michigan after an
absence of three weeks.

The flower trade Is very quiet at pres-
ent, but florists are looking for a good
fall trade. Fred. Haupt.

Columbus, O.

ASTERS DISEASED.— REBUILDING —PERSON-
AL ITEMS.

There is complaint among the florists
about their asters, which indeed look
poorer than they were ever known to
look. A sort of fungous disease seems to
have played havoc with all the varieties,
the result being that asters are scarce.

The Franklin Park Floral Co. contem-
plate adding three more houses to their
plant. Mr. Knapp, their genial manager,
reports a steady improvement and enter-
tains the most sanguine hopes as to the
coming season.

Mr. Livingston is busy getting out his
fall catalogue. A few new features will
be introduced, which promise to make it
very attractive.

Mr. Danzer, with Livingston's Sons, is
enjoying a week's outing in Detroit.

Mr. S. F. Stephens has overhauled his
greenhouses, having things in fine shape.
Homo.

In THE advertisement of C. M. Gross-
man, page 47 of our convention number,
through a typographical error that gen-
tleman is made to off'erextra heavy trans-
planted White Plume celery plants at $2
per 100 and $1S per 1,000, when itshould
have read: $2 per 1,000 and $18 per
10,000.

New Pedigree Cannas.

PHILADEtPHIA-The finest crimson

MAIDENS BLUSH-Color of Daybreak carnation.

ALSACE— Nearest pnre white. And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction.
Wrltefor THE CONARD & JONES CO.,

special list. West Grove, Pa.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

8 now accepted ns the standard In preparlny color

deBCrlptlons. Lpy many torelj-'n huuses as

well as In America

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.
AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 322 Dearborn St.. Chicago

PLANT BARGAINS r. CARNATIONS

I*er l(Xi f it, f n ■ 1 ..^- ■ .-

ASPARAGUS SPRENGfRl.|_^iu »10 00 , i^.^.y.jU^tl^'XrZS.T^'^iolll'^i^^^^^

BAY TREES 7 fi with 24 ,^. heads, pair Sls! ' '' Port.a.JidalWavj and W.lliam Scott, Jti 00 per lOU.

CHRYSANIHEMUMS, all the leading var., 2 in 3.00 "'n\?hTp'M^!' rin M^Rr^rMlnh lli^^^^^nH^Mn'

OANNA BURBANK, each 75c. per doz 88.00 ''^''"'!-,.m,?- ^^"u!^' ^"'"' "^"'' °^^" ""'' """"

FERNS Adiantu.il Farleyeuse, 2-, in ... . in.no , 'ell". »!-'"« P'^'' '"0

Pteris Tremula aud Serrulata, 2],i in 4.00 ■» r^ ^^ ^T ^^

in a-ssortment for Ferneries 4.00 IB \_# ^^1 C_ ^^1

GERANIUMS Double New Life, Mme.Bruant, „.^." tTc- 77^. JtT ^TT^

and Fleur Poitevine 8.00 CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK.

SMILAX. extra strong. 2 in 2..'i0 Brides. Bridesmaid. Pe'les Kaiserin. La France. 2"4-

VIOLEIS. California, field clumps .5.00 ' in. 84 00. 314 in., «H 01) per ;0U.

CHINESE PRIMROSES in separate colors, i Merme'S Mme. Hoste. Meteors. 2^ in, 8.3; 4 in.. S7.

strong, 2 in 3.00 I American Beauties. 2)4 in., 85; 3 in., 87; 3)^ in., SIO

GREENHOUSES, \/AIir<HAN'^ ^FPH QTHRP 84486RAND0LPH STREET.

WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. VnUUnnllO OLLU O I V/UL, CHICAGO.

Gri-anci Offer for T^vo Weeks

For Jardinieres: ]
Adiantum cuneatuni, pj^^ j,^^^ ^j^^.^ f^„„

,.. • ,K ?" T ' i-2K-in. pots,83perl00;«25
Pteris albo-lmeata „'*. ,nnn " ^ '"

" cretica cristata, 1 P*^"^ '™°-
" serrulata, J

Cocos Weddeliana. 2;{-in. pots, strong, 810 per 100

Alsophila Anstralis:

4. in. pots 35 cts. each, S 4.00 per doz.

,5-in. pots 75 cts. each, 8,00

7.in.pots 81.25 each, 12 00

Nephrolepis cordata compacta:
3-in. pots, strong and bushy S'.S.OO per 100

■5-in. pots, strong aud bushy

35.00 per 100
i.OO per doz.

20.00

FICUS ELASTICA:

Grand lot of beautiful plants.
6 in. poU, 20 to 24 inches high .... 850.00 per 100
6-7 in. pots, 30 to 3(i inches high . . . 75.00 per 100

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

(Norfolk Island Pln^). fine specimens,
in. pots. 15 to 18 inches high . . . . 81 50 each
in. pots, 2 feet high 82.00 to 82.50 each

OTHER SPECIALTIES: Palms, Pandanus Veilchii, Dracaenas.

Send for Wholesale Price list.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

BULBS.

ROMANS, o

HARRISII, ^

F. W. NARCISSUS, SO
FREESIAS, S

L. CANDIDUM. 5

Glazing Material.

VAN REYPER GLAZING POINTS,
MASTIGA,
LIQUID PUTTY,
MASTIGA MACHINE,
SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, Milwaukee, Wis.

20,000 FEET-out-of-door growing- FICUS.

Any size up to 4 feet, at S25.00 for 100 feet: $225.00 for 1000 feet.

Measurement from top of pot to crown of stem (not top leaf). Must be sold before
housing time.

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

MentlOD American Florist.

FflNGY GLASS.

S.'inl for i.;nnr.lih'l.

JOHN LUCAS & CO..

PHILADELPHIA.

Fern Pteris Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 2i^-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to 4s, 83.50 per
100; 830.00 per 1000.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.
"^ T IK Y T For Insurance against

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. «.. Saddle River- N. J

300,000 SMALLand LARGE FERNS

In variety: well yrowo; reasonable prices. Send

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

/%.

The AMEkicAM Florist.

113

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
M.ide of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

Wc have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6ft.,3 rows 10 in. glass.
3ft.3in.x6ft.,4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

3,000 Smilax

3-lnch pots, 82..50 per 100.

5,000 Adiantum Cuneatum

8 inch pots, 85.00 per 100.
Spleudid stock. Cash with order.

HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa.

FERNS.

JOHPif JSCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN. N. Y.

Mention American Florist.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

.A.1TI3

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention Amei^OAn Florim,

HerbaceousPerennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

PCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Readlns Nursery, KEADING, PA.

EtiTABLlSHED 1S;V1.

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

:!>^-lnch pots. Ki.OO per UlU. Cash with order.

SAMUEL J, BUNTING. Elmwood Ave. & BSth St., Phila.

Mention American Florist.

Decorative Plants.

ARECA BAUERI.

PiTdoz. I'erlOO

■in. p.its. H-Hinc-h.'s hiijli .f-'.flO $15.00

■ill. iiot^, i-;-ir> Iti.-Ims hit:i, , n.no as.oo

■HI. |..)is, -jii-'M iii.-h.'s iii:.'li i; (](i sn.oo

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

■inch pot.s $.3.00 $2.t.0O

■inch pots, singli- stpm .5,00 40.00

■inch pots, bush.v. 3 ]ilants in a pni... .t.OO 40.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

■"■ l"'l^ t $i->.oo

in. pols, K-l:; in. hlKh. 4-.5 leuve.s 3.50 2.5.00

in. pots. 13-15 in. hish. 4-6 leaves.... 4..50 :i5.00
■in. pots, 18-30 in. liiKh, 6-7 leaves.

stocky SI. 00 75,00

.■n-L'c s|„.,-,nicn |.lnnl,s. |.ri.-.-s .,n ., p|.lir:iii„„.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

in. pots $ $10.00

inch pots, 12-15 inches high 15.00

inch pots, 15-18 inches high 4.50 35.00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

inch pots % $10,00

inch pots, 13-15 inches high 3.00 25.00'

in. pots, 18-20 in. high, stocky 9.00 75.00

PH(ENIX RECLINATA.

I'crdoz. Per 100

-incli p,,i^, i-;-i,-, inch.-s hi^-h $3.00 $25.0(1

-inch p,,is, 1.5-18 inches hi^h li nO 45,00

ARECA LUTESCENS.

-in. pots, •.'0-34 inches hi-li, 3 plants

i" ■' l"'l - fii-IIO $.50,00

GEONOMA GRACILIS.

->li''h pots, .$15,0(1

LIVISTONA HOOGENDORPII.

-iiicl, p,,t,s, lU-l^; iiicli..,^hich,TI.'MVcs$4,.50 ,$.35,00

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

-in. pols, 13-15 in.'h.'s high, 7-8 leaves, stroni;
$1 .50 c:ii:li. ,$18,00 per dozen.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

Per 100 Per 1000
-inch pots $7,00 ,$r>5,00

ASPIDIUM TENSIMENSE.

■in.-li pot> .fK.OO $75,0(1

ASSORTED FERNS.

-inch pots $4.00 $:i5,0(i

PITCHER <&. MANDA,

N. MAY, Receiver.

W lifii writin;; moutiou AintTican Florist

SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.

J FIBRE.

D LIQUID.

0
0"

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. ^'^ Fairmoum Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS.

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leatiing popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
poiiilence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesvilie, O.

1

3000 SMILAX

left, extra strong from, 3, 21,2 and 2-inch

pots, Oct. sowing, %\ 25 a lOO; |tO a

1000. Sample 10 cts. Cash

with order.

PAUL LIEBSCH,

West Main Street, BATAVIA, N. Y.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VABIBTIB8.
ROSES, from 3-Inch pota.

CARNATIONS, for faU delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Price, low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILL, N. Y

Mention American Florist.

114

The AMEkicAM pLokisT.

Aug. 28,

Cincinnati.

A few days ago a little party of florists
and the writer of this visited our city
parks, the first on the program being
Eden Park. Here we found the city
greenhouses, of modern construction, with
Mr. Scheibele in charge. We expected to
see some well grown plants as well as
bedding, but alas to our disappointment,
with the exception of a collection of new
and rare fancy-leaved caladiums there
was nothing to be seen worthy of note.

From here we wended our way down
to the Eden Park reservoir and pumping
station and found Ernest Breyer in charge
of the city water works greenhouses, and
may it be said, here we were repaid for
our trip. One immense large bed of
scarlet geraniums planted in the shape of
a clover leaf could be seen from far away.
The large vases along the reservoir with
their drooping vines made a strikingeffect.
Carpet bedding is still one of the main
features here, and they all made a good
showing. Oje which caught my eye in
particular was a Maltese cross about 20
fcet in diameter; some 7 000 plants were
used for this bed alone; 35,000 Alternan-
thera paronvchioides major were used in
these beds. The rockery along the hill-
side, the semi-tropical beds in front of the
office with rare and beautiful foliage and
the large vases around the fountain gave
evidence of art and skill. Everything seen
here was in excellent condition ani Mr.
Breyer deserves credit for his work.

Lincoln, Washington and Garfield Parks
are mostly all planted with large canna
beds, which have been the admiration of
the flower loving public. These parks are
all planted from the city greenhouses.

C. A. Peters, of Huntington. W. Va.,
formerly of this city, has bten visiting his
old friends here.

R. Witterstaetter has his new bouses
about completed and his boiler set. We
expect to see some choice carnations from
these houses. H. Schwarz.

Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr. Fred. Holton.late proprietor of the
Paris Floral Co., and Mr. Herman Hun-
kel, who has been with Currie Bros, for
some time, have formed a partnership
and will conduct a wholesale cut flower
establishment. The stock and good will
of the Wisconsin Flower Exchange will be
merged in the new concern. The stock
and office will remain at the old stand of
the Wisconsin Flower Exchange until
larger quarters can be secured. The new
firm starts In with large consignors from
near Milwaukee and Chicago and
promises to be a strong concern.
^ C. B. W.

Don't.
Above is our advice to "Marks" who
asks as to the wisdom of painting the
hot water pipes in his greenhouses.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANl'I'ACTrUEUS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buylni; write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
neiir WrlKlilwood Ave,.

CHICAGO. ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

I»l ICC for OrrriilloHsr,, < ', .1,mTV:I tuF i.•^ , llnt-
ULAOO Ij'-'is. ■■ir. AKn Ih.ll.ril S;,slirs ^in.l

Muts, I'uints. nils .1.- THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing: elsewhere. Our facilities are uneaualed.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS ^SAUGERS

*

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
taction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6. 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE. N. Y.

IT'S EJA.S"^

to explain the popularity of the j

Ghampion Ventilating Apparatus. I

Light. Strong, Durable, Efficient and Convenient, \
It is a favorite everywhere. {

Special inducements to those who answer this ad. j
Catalogue free. ]

AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO., <

Kennett Square, Pa. ^

CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS.

,^"NEW DEPARTURE"

r VENTIuaTlNG F\PPl.)aNCC=

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

OUI«

TRADE niREGTGRY

-A-isrx)
REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

m-icE es.oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO,

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pole, etc.
MaklnK a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send for price ll«t and siiiiiplea (which will be sent
free and we know you will give us your order:

Ja Gi SWAHN S SONSf Allnueapollg^'jVIInii.

Mention American Florlit.

tt costs 4 cents for each 600 feet of floor Bpao*.

Dot injure the

tive plants. EodorRei

Nikoteen

by prominent florlBts. Used for fumigation or Bpraying
Indoors or oat 200 pounds of tobacco in one pint of
Nikoteen. fiold by ■eedsmeo- Olrcalarfree. 6KAB0URA

DIP 00. CHIOAOO.

^Quickly M Does lilt. 4»

OriSTILLK

[SriKiT t'GUBn

T.IBAKOCU.

ville.Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlKht from the Tuanufacturers. Before buying pota

write to U8 for Special Prices au<l UlRcountH.

Our pots are red In color.

213, 15. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.

When writlntr mention Amerloar Florlat

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

iSgj.

The American Florist.

115

KROESCHELL BROS. GO.

ian»«.«z>'v:Eii3

Greenhouse ^Boiler,

29 to 69 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

sr^JS*-

Bollere madeuf the beat i.f iiiiiterliil. »hell, f
•beetle and heads of eteel. wiiter spiu-e all a
(front. 8lde8 and back). Write lor Inturiuatlon.
Mention Amerloan h'lnrlRt

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MpRE OURASUE' THAN PINE.

\SASH BARS

UP TO it FEET •" LENGTH OR LONGER.

Greenhouse

AND OTWER BUtLPtWO MATERIAL.

Sonrf\fofourltluatr4t«<l BooK
"CYP|AesIS lumber Aiwfrs USES."

Send fo^Vur special fireenhouwcffjcular. ■

T^^^T STeiri^ lytnber Co.,^
NetN^nseiH ^9$T9W, f^s.'

When writing nientlun American Klurlst.

LOUISIANA

Cypress
Green House
■^^^m Material.

DUI5VILLC.KY.F

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Whon wnlln.1 montlon in» Arii»rmRn FInr'Bf

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating:

Apparatus

Write for IllUBtra ted Catalogue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORkS,

Richmond. Ind.

Tei.ei'hiine Cam, 1782 isth .*t.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

GREENHOUSE WOODWORK.

Upen-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green-
liouse conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those
that are engaged in the business in a small way— even though their entire busi-
ness is contined to greenhouse material— for it takes a long time for the lumber
to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those of
large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green
lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lumber from the pro-
ducers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than
to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large
stock and till all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and
all other detects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, O.

Mentiou Amencau Florist.

Trade Mark.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

New York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor Congre... BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W. RamJoiph Street, CHICAGO,

Natural Ga§ Made 6la§§

FOR GREENHOUSES.

When wTlitlnK mention the American Florlet.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated

II II III 11 II " about it.

E. HIPPARD, YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO,

Mention American Florls

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

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116

The American Florist.

Aug. 28,^

Index to Advertisers.

AUen J K

American Boiler rn...:
American Jadoo Co. . . :
American Road Mch.

Co.

• lU

AmllOK EC.

Bailer FA iiu

BsHett & Washburn .KJt'.
BayerBdorfer P ifcCo..nl*>

Beckert Theo K 110

Berger B H & Co l(«i

Berry F Ill

BobblnaLC Ill

Boneall J B 107

Boiton Letter Co.. .106

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morning of August 4, aged 72 years. He
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Carnations— Notes 117

— No. the rust 117

Roses— Notes 117

Miscellaneous seasonable hints 119

Herbaceous plant notes. . . 118

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Mansfield, C— Geo. W. Hunt has just
finished a new house 16x70.

Kankakee, III.— Faber Bros, have
built this summer a rose house 17x77, a
carnation house 17x65, and one 17x65
for smilax and ferns. All are gU zed with
16x20 glass and have all modern improve-
ments. Heating by hot water and steam.

CoE Ridge, O — S. A. E. Lyman, pro-
prietor of the Essex Farm and Green-
houses has this summer erected three
houses e£cb 20x100, heated by steam.
Two houses are planted to roses and one
with chrysanthemums, all looking well.

Carnation Notes.

I see notices in the trade papers of a
paper recently presented before the Ameri-
can Science Association, intimating that
the stings of the aphis and thrip are the
primary cause of basteriosls. It would
be very desirable to have such valuable
information given in full in the trade
papers for the benefit of the carnation
growers. Florists are not satisfied any
more with given points; they would like
to know on what a theory is based.
From the bits of information gleaned
here and there we are to believe that we
do not see or observe aphis and thrips.

As to the flea-like thrip it takes rather
close observation to notice them, when
not made aware of their presence by their
depredation', and I must confess I never
have seen any yet on carnations, but will
admit that they may have escaped my
notice, and in the future I will try to have
an eye on them before they hop out of
sight. But who will not notice the tena-
cious aphis or greenfly ? When one is not
seen one day it surely will be noticed the
next when it has multiplied to a dozen
and, they will not hop away and hide
either. And this well known and easily
observed Insect is mentioned as the most
prominent of the two to be the primary
cause of bacteriosis.

In my experience and observation as a
carnation grower I have noticed that
wherever aphis made its appearance bac-
teriosis did follow, and undoubtedly it
will be the same where thrip Is present.
In this I am of the same opinion as Mr.
A. W. Woods, but as to this being the
only cause my experience as a carnation
grower tells me different. I have noticed
a hundred times where bacteriosis
appeared without any primary cause
other than careless or improper treat-
ment. Where through carelessness the
aphis gains a foothold, the doors are
wide open for bacteriosis and any other
disease. Thrips, and especially aphis, we
can see at a glance, but bacteria being so
minute we can only tell by the yellow
spots in the leaves. If these yellow spots
are caused by anythingelse than bacteria
it will be very interesting to the cat na-
tion grower to know it. but that aphis
and thrips are the only cause lean hardly
believe. Fred. Dorner.

affected with a disease shown bv the
accompanying foliage. Is this rust? Can
you give a remed} ? C. H.

No, there is no rust. All the disease I
can notice are a f.w bacteria spots. The
plants will outgrow these In a short
time. The disfiguiiogof the leaves and
the small holes in them were caused by an
Insect making amealontheyoungshoots.
It is most likely a small yellow beetle
which I have often noticed In the field
feeding on the flowers and young leaves
before they are full}' unfolded. There is
no cause for alarm at all. Many things
may take place in the field we do not take
much notice of, especially the plants
being attacked by insects, aphis and thrip
included. When the young and undevel-
oped leaves are injured by fungus, bacte-
ria or insect bites, it stops the growth of
the ii jured part, while the rest of the leaf
grows on. This growing around the
ir jured part often gives the leaf a cramped
and twisted appearance, but that will all
be outgrown in the house under good care.
Fred. Dorner.

Not the Rust.

After having my carnations In the
house for a few days I find Daybreak

Rose Notes.

We have already had in this section
two quite chilly mornings with the ther-
mometer down to 55°, and we are
reminded that the date when firing must
commence Is not a great way off. A
large number of growers will be making,
or contemplating making, changes In
their system of piping and heating. I
would remind such of the importance of
having the work finished up rapidly so
as to be ready for any kind of weather
that we may happen to have. I have
noticed that the average florist generally
counts on a good deal more time before
cold weather than he has a right to cal-
culate upon, while on the other hand the
work he has laid out to do almost inva-
riably consumes more time than he at
first supposed, and it happens not infre-
quently that he has many anxious nights
and rushing days before he has the satis-
faction of seeing the changes all com-
pleted. To retire to rest at night In doubt
as to whether a house or a number of
houses of roses will be spoiled before
morning is not a very pleasing experience,
yet many of us can recall the time when
we were In just that kind of predicament.

We may perhaps be lucky enough, or

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Sept. ^,

clever enough as the case may be, to
bring our plants through a number of
very cool nights without any serious
barm resultiag, but we are nevertheless
taking considerable risk, and in these
times of over-production, low prices, and
small profits we cannot afford to take
anj risk that is not positively unavoida-
ble. In my opinion the only safe course
to pursue from now until steady firing
commences is to provide for a free circu-
lation of air in the houses all through the
night, and whenever the outdoor tem-
perature falls below 60° start the fires
sufficient to warm the pipes. To those
having only a limited experience it may
appear foolish and a waste of time and
material to furnish artificial heat and
then allow it to escape through the open
ventilators. The otject of firing at this
early date is not simply to maintain a
given temperature, which though desira-
ble is not of prime importance; it is
intended In the first place to keep
the air in motion and prevent that stag-
nation which coupled with a low tem-
perature is responsible for condensation
and its attendant evils. We have all seen
on cool mornings in the fall, when the
other conditions were favorable, drops of
water on the edges of the foliage; glisten-
ing in the sunshine they are very beautiful
and not at all calculated to alarm us;
they are, however, a sure index that
something in the atmosphere antagonis-
tic to the rose has been at work, and un-
less the warning is heeded, and the con-
ditions are changed, trouble is bound to
follow. Many a beginner whose breast
has swelled with pride over the fine
appearance of his plants has suddenly be-
come crest-fallen and sad as he has seen
the foliage drop prematurely leaving little
except bare sticks. Had he known enough
to leave his ventilators open and start a
slow fire his plants would have btea
safe.

To guard against black spotonB.au-
tles, and insure properly formed and well
colored blooms on the Meteor, it may be
necessary to fire for them before we are
obliged to do so for such varieties as
Bride and Bridesmaid. I have tound that
when Meteor once starts to produce
black buds it is very liable to continue to
do so for some time.

Where steam is used for heating it is
much easier to keep down mildew than is
the case with hot water; one small steam
pipe coated with sulphur will do more
good in this direction than would a dozen
4-inch hot water pipes. I believe it
would pay on a medium siz:d or large
place to put in a steam plant for this pur-
pose alone, that is, to use in the late
spring and early fall when one or two
pipes would be sufficient; one medium
sized steam boiler would carry a number of
houses and would consume less fuel I think
than would be needed to keep slow fires
in several hot water boilers.

If our plants are growing vigorously
they will now be covered with buds, and
we may feel inclined to try and convert
some of them into cash instead of con-
signing them to the dump. Don't let us
be in too big a hurry; it is a mistake to
attempt to cut flowers from very small
plants; such bloom must naturally be
small and short stemmed, and is practi-
cally of no value; the few dollars that we
realize from it will barely cover the
expense of cutting, storing, packing, and
marketing, and cannot possibly ofi'setthe
damage to the plants through loss of
wood and foliage; it were far better I
think to leave the wood where it belongs
and build up large and strong plants that
will be able to produce flowers abund-

antly when they are ultimately In demand
and have some real value.

Rob't Simpson,

Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints.

I have noticed for many years and
sometimes to my cost that when there is
nothing very pressing you are apt to
delay work because there is "plenty of
time." Postpone nothing that can be
done at once for you will get busier now
every day. A month from now you will
have three timts the work staring you in
the face and realize that it must be done.
My notes are reminders, and if repeated
must be excused.

BDLBS.

Don't delay in getting your Bermuda
lilies potted as fast as they arrive. They
don't improve by being left out of the
ground. Roman hyacinths and paper
white narcissus are here. If very early
hyacinths are wanted put some in flats
at once. For the earliest there is no bet-
ter place than out of doors, for they will
be brought into the greenhouse before
any frost will hurt them. In a flat 1 ft.x

2 ft. and 3 inches deep you can put 60
bulbs. Water thoroughly, place the flats
out of doors on a dry spot and cover with

3 inches of soil or tan bark. If it rains
occasionally, say once a week a good
heavy shower, no more watering is
needed, but if two or three weeks of dry
weather should come the beds should be
well soaked once a week. The same
treatment will do precisely for paper
white. For the main lot of these bulbs,
or those you want to flower from the
holidays on, keep them in boxes in the
coolest seed you have and if the material
in which they are packed is perfectly dry
they will meet no harm for five or six
weeks. The paper white narcissus is
chiefly useful to us at Christmas, and if
planted in flats by middle of September
and given six or seven weeks outside and
the same time in a moderately cool house,
they are an acceptable flower and find a
place when flowers are scarce, but when
forced in strong heat are very flimsy.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Your chrysanthemums will daily want
more of your care and a':tention, and do
not neglect proper tying. Keep laterals
pinched off' regularly once a week. N )w
is the time they are making their most
rapid growth and as the beds are filled
up with roots water can be given freely.
It is yet a little early to mulch or give
liquid manure. When the flowering bud
is distinctly seen and selected will be time
enough tor that. Next to a good soil the
greatest requisite for producing a good
chrysanthemum is perfect light and all
the fresh air possible. In traveling round
I sti'l find lots of men growing their pot
'mums in pots the whole summer. This
is a great mistake unless it be for speci-
men plants. Those that planted them on
a bench in five or six inches of soil in June
will now have nice bushy plants if they
have been stopped occasionally. Djn't
be a day later than September the first in
lifting these plants from the bench and
potting. If kept a little close and shaded
for a few days they will not lose a leaf.
When once making roots In the pots they
want air and sunshine in abundance.

VIOLETS.

If you still grow violets in the field,
lifting and planting in the houses in the
fall, as doubtless hundreds do yet, I would
advise that they be housed early in Sep-
tember. The heavy dews we get from
middle of Semtember and later is doubt
very conducive to the spot and I have

seen violets that were entirely free of it
all summer become badly attacked
towards end of September. Some might
say the violet will stand any amount of
syringing. That is true, but when you syr-
inge the foliage the moisture soon driea
up while the dew remains on the leaf from^
sunset till hours after sunrise and we all
know that moisture Is just where the
spores of our low plant organisms flour-
ish. Another will say "The plants left in
the field or cold frame come out all right,
showing no disease the following spring. "^
The plants left it the field have been under
their natural conditions and have thrown
off the attacks of their enemy, while
those lifted and weakened are in no con-
dition to throw off disease.

CYCLAMENS.

Cyclamens that have been plunged out
of doors and only shaded from the hottest
sun are doing finely. Sbif; the strongest
Into 5 or 6 inch pots, but still keep them
out of doors, plunged in some material,
and where they will have no chance of
water troubling them at their roots.
The next two months is just when they
will make a fine growth. Remember a
rather coarse mixture of good loam with
a fifth of rotted manure and plenty of
drainage is what this beautiful winter
flowering plant enj oys.

GERANIUMS.

Now don't forget that if you put in a
lot of geranium cuttings the first week of
September you will, unless we have an
early hard frost, get another good crop
by early O-'tober, and few of us have too
many of these useful plants when spring
comes. Wm. Scott.

Herbaceous Plant Notes.

The great majority of our hardy plants
are readily propagated by simply divid-
ing the old clumps Into one or more
crowns and in all cases where plants
grow and increase freely, we need not
resort to any other way, but there are
also a number of plants which are either
very slow In producing new side crowns
with roots attached to them or these
crowns show no inclination whatever to-
form any roots at all, and division would
be a very slow method of increasing the
stock of such things if we had to rely on
this alone to propagate certain varieties
whi:h could not be reproduced by seed.

In August and early September, or also
in the spring months, cuttings of most all
hardy plants will root freely, if inserted
In a shaded frame and covered with glass.
The frame need not be dug out very deep;
about 8 or 10 inches of fresh horse manure
in the bottom and about 3 inches of sand
or light sandy soil is enough. Cuttings of
arabis, aubrietias, lotus, Lychnis vesper-
tina fl. pi., pinks, delphiniums, pyreth-
rums, phloxes, lathyrus, etc., may be
inserted here and can safely be left in this
frame over winter to be transplanted
Into their permanent places the following;
spring.

The fall cuttings of such woody plants as
helianthemums, iberis and the pretty
aethioraimas of all species, root readily
under this treatment. The half ripe wood
should be selected and the sand or soil
must be pressed down firmly against
every row inserted. The gentle bottom
heat created by the fermenting manure
will cause the cuttings to root nicely
inside of three or four weeks, but a light
syringing every day is necessary in hot
weather to keep up a moist atmosphere
In the frame until they have formed roots;
after that we may gradually harden off
the young plants by giving a little air, at

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night first and later on also in day time
until they are hard enough to be left
without sash altogether. A slight winter
protection of rough, long litter or straw
will preserve the tender young roots of
the plants and usually all of them come
out uninjured in spring.

I prefer the fall propagation, not be-
cause it is any better or more successful
than when done in spring, but merely we
have more time to spare in autumn and
can give the cuttings the proper care and
attention, while in the rush of spring
work we would be apt to neglect them
cccasionally.

In some sections of the country and
occasionally with us, gaillardias do not
winter well the second year. We can keep
up a stock of them without any difficulty
by annual seed sowings. This answers
well enough for ordinary varieties, but
when we want to save or increase the
stock of the newer large flowering varie-
ties, such as Vivian Grey, Jas. Kelway or
Buffalo Bill, some of which produce flow-
ers from four to five inches across, we
must resort to cuttings. These root
readily, are as easily wintered as young
seedlings and make early blooming plants
for the following season. Should it hap-
pen that an especially good variety gets
winter-killed in the border or bed and no
provision was made for its perpetuation,
there is still hope that we may save the
variety, for the roots of the old plant are
sound yet in the ground, although the
crown center may be entirely decayed
and gone. If we dig up the little pieces
of roots which remained sound we may
expect quite a number of good young
plants from them without much trouble.
The pieces should be planted in a bed so
that the top ends are just even with the
surface of the ground and in a few weeks
eyes will have formed, which when once
started, soon grow into strong crowns,
capable of producing a good crop offlow-
ers during the following fall.

Some plants, like the Japanese anem-

ones, are propagated almost entirely in
this manner, but it isnotgenerally known
that gaillardias also may be increased in
the same way. Thermopsis montana,
phloxes, statices, calystegias, campanu-
las, Meum athamanticum,chelones,dode-
catbeons, polygonums, convolvulus, ger-
aniums. Plumbago larpentae, saponarias,
several of the Oenotheras, silphium and
a great many other species may be prop-
agated by merely cutting the roots into
lengths of from one to two inches and
planting them in soil. Go the roots, or
rather the underground stems of the
anemones, polygonums, saponarias or the
plumbago we can clearly see the eyes
from which we expect the new growth to
come and they start out vigorously soon
after planting, while we have to wait for
several weeks with the others before the
undeveloped eyes begin to swell out, but
they will come surely if they are not
planted too deep.

For all root cuttings, early spring plant-
ing is advisable, excepting in cases where
a certain scarce plant is to be propagated
for spring sales, when the whole opera-
tion may goon under glassand theyoung
plants be potted off singly into suitable
sized pots when they are large enough.
Ordinarily the plants raised from root
cuttings in the spring of the year are
stronger and healthier than fall or win-
ter grown stock, though there are excep-
tions.

With some of the species we need not
go to the trouble of preparing a special
bed; we can plant the root cuttings of
anemones, calystegias, chelones, polygo-
nums, convolvulus, plumbago, sapona-
rias and kindred quick growing species,
right where we want the plants to grow
into their permanent places, though when
grown for a season in a bed by themselves,
we can select the strongest for planting
and make sure of a good display of flow-
ers for the coming season.

Rochester, N. Y. J. B. Keller.

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The premium list for the fall exhibition
contains many important and valuable
prizes. They will no doubt bring out an
immense display. The writer has been
tendered a position on the committee of
awards and in this capacity will have an
opportunity to get an insight into many
things of special interest. In addition to
medals and cash prizes for displays of
designated plants premiums are offered
for special extra displays and novelties
not provided for in the schedule.

Among the most prominent prizes are a
beautiful vase valued at $1,000, offered
by Emperor William, for the best display
during the exhibition; $150 for the best
display from the Kingdom of Bavaria;
$250 for the best continuous display
either inside or outside during the exhibi-
tion; $300 for best decorative work on
buildings in the exhibition grounds; $125
for the best display of remontant carna-
tions; $250 for the best display of palms;
$250 for the best display of blooming and
other plants; $500 for the best display of
orchids; $250 for the best display of new
and decorative palms, usefullness of
foliage to be considered; $50 for best dis-
play of cyclamens; and many other
equal and smaller premiums for groups,
displays and single plants. In floral
work the following are prominent: 6
best arrangements floral work, 1st $25
and great gold medal; 2nd $25 and small
gold medal; 3rd $37.50 and great silver
medal; for best bridal outfit, 1st $S and
great silver medal; for best bouquet of
orchids, same; for best arrangements of
orchids medaU and cash, and many
others for wreaths designs, bouquets and
arrangements in flowers. The premiums
in cash and medals in the floral depart-
ment, plants and flowers, fruit in pots
and vegetables, number 439 for this
special exhibition, besides the committee
have the privilege of making suitable
awards to other worthy displays.

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Of special interest in the cut bloom
department are generally the cactus
dahlias. For these many premiums and
medals are ofiFered. Those I have seen are
beautifully perfect flowers and rich in
color; they can be seen used to best
advantage in all florist's show windows.

On the 20th of August a small special
exhibition will be held for display of floral
work by employees of florists. A great
display is promised as many store keepers
have promised their men and women
everythiBg free for their use. It will be
impossible for the writer to be there but
he will gather a few points later on that
subject. .

On entering the main gate way of tne
exhibition several beds of giant cacti and
agaves strike the eye. Two century
plants are in full bloom and attract much
attention. In another place a group of
standard myrtles are very attractive.
Several places are completely given up to
bush and standard roses, which of course
are not in their prime, but some are still
blooming in profusion. Among the most
prominent and prolific are the following
well known varieties: Van Houtte, Mile.
Eugene Verdier, La France, Mme. Testout
(the best of all), Horace Vernet, Mme.
Lambert,Gen. Jacqueminot (full of bloom
but loose flowers), Mme. Bernard. La
France cai? be seen in every collection;
very prolific and a general favorite; so is
also to some extent Kaiserin Victoria. A
bed of sweet peas grown from California
seed were perfect and greatly admired.

A very attractive display near the main
building were several beds and rustic
stands, somewhat lowered below the sur-
face in neatly kept grass plots, and
these studded with electric lights of all
colors. This I think is a competing dis-
play for the main prize, the Emperor's
vase. This vase by the way is guarded
day and night by a special guard in the
main building. Another fine eff'ect is pro-
duced by the veranda boxes on top of the
main gateway. They can be seen from
afar off and are brilliant with color; zonal
and ivy geranium and lobelia principallv.
W. B.

Tobacco Smoke.

A young florist from Allegheny City
asks me the following questions, and re-
quests me to answer through the Florist:

1st. "When fumigating a house with
tobacco stems, do you derive any good
from damping the walks of the house
which are made of cement? Will the
dampness of the house cause the smoke
to come down on the walks when the
atmosphere is dry outside?"

I have never seen or heard of the paths
being wet while fumigating except when
the paths are constructed of plank, and
then as a preventive of fire. The smoke
will always rise straight to the roof, and
when the upper part of the house is
charged with smoke it will descend to the
lower part among the plants. I think
the wetting of the paths as helping to
bring the smoke down perfectly useless.

2d. "Will charging the house with
moisture (which will close the laps in the
glass) have a tendency to keep the fumes
in the house?"

Undoubtedly anything that will make
the house air-tight or approaching it will
help to hold the smoke longer than a
bouse full of holes, but will "charging the
house with moisture" close the laps? I
doubt it. It may to a very slight extent.
On a cold freezing night this used to be
done in old houses to keep out the cold,
but when not freezing hard would do
little good. You must fill your house
with smoke to be effectual. The smoke is

lighter than the atmosphere and will seek
the top first. It was always a rule among
old gardeners, and is still a good one, that
a windy night is the most unfavorable for
smoking and a rainy night the most
favorable. Although not asked the ques-
tion, I can give this advice: When you
begin to fumigate in the fall do it lightly.
Afcer repeated smokings the plants most
susceptible of irjury will become accus-
tomed to it. Plants are not hurt I believe
by tVienicotineinthe smoke, butsimply by
the /ift?/ of the smoke. Dampenyourstems
before fumigating and produce all the
smoke you can with the least fire.

Wm. Scott.
P. S. I am honored with the confidence
of many readers of the Florist, who
trust in my judgment to answer many
questions on various horticultural sub-
jects, and usually receive the bountiful
recompense of a 2 cent stamp. I am truly
thankful for the stamp if I could use it,
but in most cases it is so glued to their
communications that to dislodge it would
take ten minutes of my time and costly
chemical solutions, so please let the head
of him "who could not lie"flutter around
loose and I will take my chances of find-
ing it. W. S.

Miltonia Vexillaria Supeiba.

Miltonias are among the most easily
cultivated of orchids, so far as their
requirements go. Some grow them in
cool houses, others in warm and others
again in an intermediate temperature,
and it is hard to tell the differetce in the
results. The species under note comes
from the cattleya region and thrives well
under the same treatment except that
they need more shade. This species ustd
to be known as an odontoglossum. They
make superb specimens. One was recently
shown in Boston that had nearly 250
expanded flowers, and the lovely arching
racemes of pink flowers were a sight to
be seen and remembered. The variety
here illustrated is a rare one. The plant
from which the photograph was taken
is part of the one illustrated in Williams'
Orchid Album, and is distinguished by the
rich crimson blotch in the center of the
flower.

Few orchids would pay the enterpris-
ing florist to grow as well as this Mil-
tonia vexillaria. The long sprays come
in in time for the June season and are spe-
cially adapted far wedding decorations
whether used in pots or cut, and the flow-
ers last a longtime if kept from damp-
ness. They are easily cultivated and
increased by dividing the plants. Unless
ours make two growths each year where
one was last we think there is something
wrong with the treatment.

E. O. Orpet.

New York.

Business still quiet.— preparations
for good fall trade. — improve-
ments —quality of roses improving.

— FRANK M'MAHOn's NEW HOUSES. — A
TRUSTED CLERK SKIPS.

Not much business is yet in sight in tiie
cut flower marts, in fact the dullness is
unusually apparent even for this season
of the year. But everyone seems confi-
dent of the future and preparations for
the busy season are being made on all
sides. On 28 th street an atmosphere of
activity has taken the place of the sum-
mer listlessness, speculation regarding
the prospects for the fall and winter cam-
paign and gossip as to who shall handle
the stock of various desirable growers are
in the air, old accustomed faces are seen
about their usual haunts and everything

begins to assume a normal appearance
which is pleasant to contemplate after
a long idle summer. The price of lemon-
ade at the corner is said to have been
doubled since Tierney. the syndicate truck
man, ran up against five aces one morn-
ing recently, and Jimmy Carroll has
returned from his two month's vacation
with an actual gain of twelve pounds, an
unprecedented accomplishment for Thor-
ley's sprightly light-weight. John Young
and Julius Lang have just finished
repainting and varnishing their respective
establishments the new color adopted in
both cases for interior finish being a
bewitching pale green that is guaranteed
to bring out the best points of roses and
carnations and make grade number 2
equal to grade number 1, and to exercise
an irresistible charm over the critical
buyer.

The quality of stock seen at the various
wholesaler's is improving daily. Roses
are heavier in bud and stem and better as
to color. The demand is so light, how-
ever, that they do not realize any better
returns yet on this account. A slightly
improved call for lily of the valley is
noted, $2 a hundred being the figure at
which most of it is sold, a price that can-
not possibly yield any profit to the
grower. Garden flowers such as hydran-
geas, gladioluses and dahlias are abund-
ant and asters continue to come in in
large quantities.

Frank McMahon has just finished and
planted four new rose houses at Little
Silver, each -tSO feet in length, which
added to his large establishment at Sea-
bright makes Mr. McMahon one of the
largest growers for this market. The
new houses are devoted one to American
Beauty one to Meteor and two to Brides-
maid and Bride, one bed of the latter be-
ing grafted stock.

John Flinte, employed by M. H. Krnshka
at Lawrence, L. I., disappeared a few
days ago taking with him the sum of
seventy dollars which he had collected
and a new suit of clothes which he had
charged to Mr. Krushka.

Ernst Asmus has gone with Benj. Dor-
rance on a hunting trip in the wilds of
Nova Scotia.

The Monmouth County Horticultural
Society's annual exhibition opened at
Red Bank, N. J., on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 1.

H. C. Steinhoff sailed on a European
trip on August 21.

A. Warendorff is remodelling the
interior of his store on Broadway.

Henry W. Gibbons, who has for many
years been connected with the firm of
Messrs. Hitchings & Co., has now located
in business for himself at 136 Liberty
street, where his old friends can be sure of
a hearty welcome.

Mr. W. A. Stiles, formerly in charge of
Garden and Forest, and now New York
park commissioner, is seriously ill.

Philadelphia.

THE EXCURSI N TO DREAR'S NURSERIES —
AN INSTRUCTIVE AND ENJOYABLE DAY —
BUSINESS PICKING UP A LITTLE —TWO
YOUNG FLORISTj ARRIVE.

The event of the week was the third
annual excursion given by the H. A.
Dreer Co. last Tuesday, the 31st ult., to
thtir mammoth establishment at River-
ton, N. T- The large steamer Twilight
had been chartered for the occasion, but
even its roomy decks were not sufficient
to hold the great number who responded
to the firm's invitation. The excursion
was an all day affair, the steamer being
advertised to leave the wharf at 10 a. m.

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MILTONIA VEXILLARIA SUPERBA.

At that time twelve hundred and fifty
persons were aboard (the boat's capac-
ity) and the overflow, some three hundred
and over, were obliged to take another
steamer fifteen minutes later.

The excursionists were a jolly crowd.
The private gardeners were largely in the
majority and nearly every man had his
best girl along, while some brought as
well their cousins and their aunts. The
day was an ideal one and from the time
the start was made until the last boat
drew up to the wharf on the return trip
there wasn't a hitch of any kind. This
annual outing will be looked forward to
with much pleasure each year by the gar-
dening fraternity of this neighborhood, as
the visit to this wonderful establishment
is always a treat to the practical florist
and gardener, and when in the company
of so many good fellows and their fami-
lies it is so much more attractive that few
care to miss it.

After a delightful ride up the river, the
landing at Riverton was made, the genial
Walter Mott being on the landing to wel-
come the party. A five minutes' walk
through the shady streets brought the
gates of the establishment in view, where
as each gent'eman passed in he was pre-
sented with a small package of cigars, the
gardener's solace.

Entering the large connecting house
next the office Mr. Wm. F. Dreer took the
guests by the hand and welcomed them,
after which they spread out in all direc-
tions and proceeded to take in the beau-
ties of the place. Each deparfment was
at its best, in fact while one expects to
see large stocks of well grown plants he
is simply amazed at the extent to which
all the departments have grown the past
season. We doubt if there are any nur-
series in Europe that can equal the ex-
tent of this establishment when the great
variety of stock grown is taken into con-
sideration. Side benches of this or that
kind of plant have given way to a house
or houses of the same, and still the stock
is increasing, and even with all the recent
additions it would seem impossible to
house all the plants growing in frames

outside before cold weather sets in, as
every inch of inside space seems fully
occupied at present. However the large
packing bench was also full of orders
delayed only because all bands were busy
entertaining the guests of the day. It is
a fact that this large table, one hundred
feet long by about eight wide, is never
cleared, the packers never being able to
quite catch up to the order department.
We will not attempt in this article to
describe the stock here in detail; we could
not do it justice; it must be seen to be
appreciated. The greatest strides have
been made probably in larger sizes of all
popular palms which can now be had in
quantity. Cocos are here by the house
full and there are ferns ad libitum. The
outside grounds were beautiful with their
wealth of bloom, the large space given to
cannas being a gorgeous sight. Here
were to be seen all the latest varieties as
well as all the popular introductions of
the past. The planting of the varieties
in color blocks, all the shades of one color
together, was a happy thought and ena-
bled the visitors to make their own com-
parisons as to which were the best. The
water lily ponds were much admired, and
no doubt that swampy spot at the bot-
tom of many a private lawn will soon
be turned to account, there being ample
evidence here of just how to do it and
make it one of the most beautiful and
attractive parts of the estate.

The luncheon served in the rear of the
old farm house drew the attention of the
visitors from their tour of inspection and
swamped for a time the best efi'orts of
the entire force of waiters. Matters were
straightened out in a little while, how-
ever, and after the inner man was ap-
peased there was an exchange of social
greetings and another look at the beau-
ties of the grounds or houses, as most
interested the visitors.

A splendid exhibit of cut canna blooms,
a dozen or so flowers of a kind arranged
In dishes of sand on a long table in one of
the large sheds, was a feature; there were
one hundred different kinds correctly
labeled, and they showed the individual

character of the flowers better than any
other way. There was also an exhibit of
double petunias of the firm's special strain
and a collection of cut dahlias, another of
asters and a dish or two of the new
Allegheny hollyhocks, which are much
superior to the older varieties. A table
containing thirty-eight dishes of toma-
toes, all diff'erent varieties, made a very
interesting exhibit.

At 4:30 and 5 o'clock the visitors
embarked for the return trip, some going
direct to the city while others were given
a ride down the river to the Navy Yard
and were landed in town about 7 p. m.
All were much delighted with their trip
and the pleasures of the entire day. It is
considerable of a job to manage a crowd
of 1,600 to 1,800 people when one con-
siders the difierent individualities that go
to make it up. The firm deserved great
credit for their enterprize and all present
no doubt appreciated their generosity
and the opportunity it gave them to see
the latest and best novelties and all the
popular plants.

We cannot close without saying a word
of praise for the very neat and cleanly
appearance of the entire establishment.
There wasn't a speck of dirt to be seen
anywhere in the houses (barring the soil
in the pots, too commonly called dirt).
Outside in the trial grounds and walks,
not a piece of gravel even was out of
place and all the various plants and beds
seemed to be striving to bloom their
prettiest. Mr. J. G. Eisele's kindly face
was missed, he not having returned from
his European trip; he is expected home
about the 20th of the present month.

Business in the stores is picking up a
little and the quality of the stock is get-
ting better.

Prices, however, remain about the
same.

Dennis Connor, of Lansdowne, is the
proud father of another son. Ground has
been staked out at his place for another
house, the popular way the growers have
about this city of celebrating such an
event.

Edward Reid has moved into his new

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store and will now be much better able
to handle his growing commission busi-
ness. By the way, he was presented with
a daughter the past week; his step seems
a bit firmer, and his bearing more erect
since this important event.

John Westcott and W. K. Harris are off
on a fishing trip. K.

Chicago.

CLUB VISITS HINSDALE.— AN IMMENSE
ESTABLISHMENT.— BUSINESS CONDITIONS.
-VARIOUS ITEMS.

The immense establishment of Messrs.
Bassett & Washburn at Hinsdale was
visited by the Florists' Club last Saturday
afternoon. There were about 50 in the
party including several from outside
points. Indiana was represented by Mr.
E. G. Hill, of Richmond, and Messrs. Wm. i
Blackman, Julius Niednagel and another
florist, of Evansville. St. Louis was
represented by R. F. Tesson. and Geo.
Souster and family and B. O'Neil came in I
from Elgin. Including the recent addi- ,
tions the establishment contains about ,
310,000 feet of glass and it was quite a
task to take merely a peep into each
house. Eyery thing was found to be in ,
excellent condition. Oaehouse of Meteors
planted last April was as fine a house of ,
that rose as the writer has seen any-
where. The American Beauty fills an
apparently endltss number of houses.
There are about 50,000 plants all told i
and all good. There is about an equal ,
number of other roses divided among the j
various market varieties. A house of j
Souv. du President Carnot was in fine j
condition and promised a good crop of
excellent blooms. In carnations a house of ,
Jubilee, carried through the summer on the
benches, looked well. The bottoms of
nearly all the benches are of drain tile set
closely together. Probably the most im-
pressive thing about the new range of
glass was the pair of huge Kroeschell
boilers, each of 150 horse-power. A
smaller one ac'joining was of 65 horse-
power, and there is now on the place
boiler capacity amounting to 765 horse-
power. Including the city salesroom
there are 41 men on the pay roll. The
new house for asparagus and smilax is
30x300 and contains 3,000 plants of
asparagus and 7,000 ot smilax. Among
other stock being grown are 40,000
Lilium Harrisii 25,000 carnations, 325,-
000 valley, 75,000 tulips, 20,000 chrys-
anthemums, 25,000 Roman hyacinths,
20,000 Von Sion narcissus, as well as
adiantums, sweet peas, violets, migno-
nette, swainsona, etc.

After the inspection of the houses and
contents the party gathered on the lawn
by the residence and partook of a lunch
kindly provided by the hosts, after which
there were short addresses made by
Messrs. E. G. Hill, Edgar Sanders, Wm.
Blackman, R. F. Tesson, Geo. Souster, B.
O'Neil and others, interspersed with
songs by the trio composed of Messrs.
McKellar, Winterson and Kissell. The
solo by Mr. Sanders must not be
overlooked. He sang the cobbler's song
and mended Mr. Stromback's shoe at the
same time wilh great effect. Mr. Hill
didn't see much chance for the small Indi-
ana florists to compete with such estab-
lishments as that j ust inspected and hoped
Mr. Bassett would leave just a little of
the field for them. He spoke of the recent
convention of the S. A. F. and of the next
one to be held at Omaha, urging all to
attend next year and show the east that
the western florists were alive to the ben-
efits conferred by the national organiza-
tion. Mr. Souster extended an invita-

tion to the club to visit his place at Elgin.
A vote of thanks to Messrs. Bassett &
Washburn for their kind hospitality was
unanimously passed. The afternoon was
certainly most profitably and enjoyab'y
spent and will long be pleasantly remem-
bered by those who participated.

The next meeting will be held at
Vaughan's greenhouses at Western
Springs the afternoon of Saturday, Sept.
11. Train will leave Union Station at
1:30 p. m. A particularly interesting
feature at this place will be the fields of
cannas.

Mrs. Hughes, mother of Horace Hughes,
and widow of an old time florist, died
recently.

Mr. D. S. Heffron has been sending to
E. H.Hunt some exceptionally fine asters,
cutting some with three-foot stems. Mr.
Heffron has bad no trouble with the dis-
ease except on rather poor ground. He
uses lime on the ground before planting
in spring as a preventive.

Miss Emily Lytton, of the Illinois Cut
Flower Co., has returned from her vaca-
tion.

Several of the wholesalers report
a marked increased in out of town
demand the early part of the week.
Almost all kinds of stock is plenty and in
general demand rather light. Carna-
tions are much more plentiful this week
and in consequence prices have weakened.
A few of the best fancy are still held at $1
per hundred but the bulk of the stock
goes for less. The q uality ( all field grown )
is very fine, Scott being exceptionally
good just now. Mrs. Fisher, which is
largely grown for summer, is now at its
best and is received in steadily increasing
quantity. Daybreak is scarce, the few
sent in being of much better color than is
usually seen in field grown stock.

The drouth which has existed for some
time was partially broken this week.
Copious showers fell at various places
around Chicago, but this was confined to
very small areas. Soaking rains are
reported at some localities while not a
drop of rain fell in territory scarce a mile
away. Many growers are now busy
benching carnations, others are waiting
for rain. There appears no scarcity of
good sound stock to fill the houses. The
majority of the growers set out nearly
double the amountof stock plants needed
for their own use. This will enable them
to select the very best for their needs.

The past week we have been having
quite warm days, but very cool nights
which has made filing necessary most of
the time for the rose grower. Ouite a
number of growers who neglected to fire
have now to contend with a crop of mil-
dew.

Hills and Jakobson of Maywood have
taken counter space with C. W. McKellar.
They grow a line of general stock.

Visitors in town: Misses Harding and
Vail, La Porte, Ind.; Mr. Wieeand, Indi-
anapolis, Ind.; Wm. Currie, Milwaukee,
Wis.; and those noted in report of club
outing.

St. Louis.

BUSINESS IMPROVING — STOCK BETTER. —
NEW STORE —A. BERDON RETURNS TO
THE TRADE — CLUB MEETING SEPT. 9. —
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW ARRANGEMENTS.
— BOWLING — NEWS NOTES.

Stock is looking better every day and
some of the down town florists report
that the business is also looking up some-
what, and transient trade has begun.
The opening of our exposition next week
will do the florists about town a world
of good, as lots of stock will be used for

decoration, mostly palms and a few cut
flowers.

Brides, Meteors, La France, Kaiserins,
Testouts, Bridesmaids and Pedes, are
now coming in in fine shape, but as yet
with short stems. Those with the longest
stems bring $2 to $3 per hundred, others
with short stems are $1 and $1,50.
Beauties, too, are better and are selling
well, as good long Beauties are very
scarce.

Carnations are still short in supply and
in good demand, price $1 per hundred.
Housing carnations is progressing favor-
ably and the growers have plenty of
work before them just now. Asters are
very plentiful and only the large white
and purple are in demand. The extra
fine ones bring $2, but the bulk go at 50
cents and $1 per hundred. Plenty of
tuberoses stalks, both single and double,
sell at from 3 to 5. Gladiolus stalks are
a glut and no sale for them at all. Good
stalks are selling at 2.

Building Is being pushed as much as
possible, some of them being a little late.

Wm. Clamp, of Webster Grove, Mo., is
sending in a fine lot of La France roses.
Mr. Clamp reports that he will have a
fine cut of roses, violets and carnations
this winter.

T. W. Guy, of Kimswick,Mo.,iscutting
some very fine Scott carnations, the best
that come to this market just now.

R. F. Tesson got back from Chicago
sooner than was expected. Bob reports
that he had a good time among his fel-
low craftsmen and that everything looks
in good shape for a good winter's busi-
ness.

Ellison & Tesson will open their new
store, recently vacated by Fred Weber,
3134 Olive street, by the end of the week.

Luther Armstrong, the only St. Louis
man at the convention, got back last
week and reports that he had a good
time and was glad he went. While in the
east Mr. Armstrong introduced his ever-
blooming tuberoses and claims he met
with good results.

Our visitor last week was Mr. S. Ski-
delsky, of Philadelphia. Business has
been good with him and he was happy
when he left.

Park Commissioner Ridgely left the
city on a vacation and will be back some
time next week. Supt. Pape is acting as
park commissioner just now. Mr. Pape
reports that the parks are not looking
well, owing to the very hot and dry
weather.

The Beyer Bros, did themselves proud
in decorating Concordia Park last week
for the fifteenth harvest festival of the
Schwabenuntersturtzungs verein. The
affair was a success and it lasted two
days.

A. Berdan has gone back to the florist
business again and is building two new
houses 25x100 at Kirkwood to grow
roses and carnations for the trade. Mr.
Berdan has been out of business for the
last two years and says that he is glad
to get back again in the business he loves
so well.

J. M. Hudson, late of 1002 Olive street,
will be found after the 15th with the
Mound City Cut Flower Co., 1322 Pine
street.

President-elect Halstedt says that he
hopes to see a full attendance at the club
meeting next Thursday, September 9.
The installation ceremonies will begin at
3 p. m. sharp. Afterward some very im-
portant business will be transacted and
it will be of great interest to all of the
members.

The chrysanthemum show will be held
this year in a large vacant store down

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town as the charge of the exposition
management is too great. The commit-
tee will meet some time this week and
decide upon a location and then go ahead
with the show. The committee to a
man is in favor of leaving the exposition
for this year at least.

At the bowling club Monday night we
had a full attendance and rolled our reg-
ular three games with the following
result: C. Beyer 590, first; Fred. Weber
5G3, second; and Beneke 562, third. For
high single score Beneke was first with
246. Beyer second with 206, and Weber
third with 202. This ended the August
series of 15 games. C. Beyer wins the
average medal and Beneke the high single
score. The scores follow:

NAMES. GAMES. TOTAL. AVERAGE. H. SCORE.

C. Bever .... 15 27« \m 242

E. Schray. ... 15 2578 172 22.3

Beneke .... 15 25:14 169 246

Kuehn 15 2466 164 192

Sanders .... 15 2.396 158 196

Fillmore.. . 15 2007 1.34 179

Kunz 11 1845 16< 224

Young 12 1720 136 180

Weber .... 8 1322 145 202

Helwig 3 446 148 189

J.J.B.

sand strangers within our gates includ-
ing 50,000 old veterans of the war. I
must be excused for a few comments on
this wonderful gathering such as no other
nation in the world sees the like. Several
countries could parade an army of active
fighters 40 times as great as our standing
army, but no country attempts to make
such a gathering of patriotic veterans
who seem indeed to join hands as
brothers and partners in the great cause
for which they fought and won.

President McKinley was here and
headed the grand procession on horseback ,
and Secretary of War Alger was here, and
so were men in blue from all walks of life,
and in all this crowd none looked more
the veteran and few looked more the trim
natty soldier than comrade J. D. Carmody
of Columbia post, Chicago, whose guest
at a grand banquet was President Mc-
Kinley.

With all the parades, flags and music
I never realized till last evening where
the great pleasure to the old soldier came
in till I attended a camp fire. A neigh-
boring doctor entertained his old regi-
ment, the 1st New York dragoons, of
which about 175 are left to tell the story,

THE ASTER WOKM, GREATLY MAGulPED. ACTUAL SIZE ONE-EIGHTH INCH
B, hind segment. C. front segment. Reproduced from Gardeners' Chronicle.

The Aster Worm.

X writer in the Gardeners' Chronicle
holds that the aster disease is due to the
presence of a minute worm, about an
eighth of an inch long, white or silvery
when viewed under a pocket lens. This
worm is probably new to science and has
been given the name "Enchytrasis parvu-
lus." The worm lodges under the skin of
the roots and sucksthe juicesof theplant,
thus preventing the plant from sending
moisture and nutriment through the
stem to the leaves.

"Naturally enough it will be asked,
'What is the remedy?' It must not be
assumed that all decaying asters are
eaten of worms. If, however, the lens
reveals their presence, drastic measures
must at once be adopted. If it were pos-
sible, the moment sickness showed itself,
to lift the plant, excise the injured part
and reset it, the evil might be arrested.
There would, however, still be two dan-
gers. The plant might be unable to
recover, and if it did, the eggs of the
worm, which are infinitely small, and
would never be detected, mav have been
deposited in the tissues. This being so,
young worms will soon appear again,
and the plant succumb after all. The
only way to ensure the destruction of the
pest when once in the plant, is to uproot
every sickly individual and consign it
instantly to the flames."

Buffalo.
I'sually when returning home from a
week's convention, repose and quietness
is sought, and in some cases needed, but
that was not to be the lot of the Buffalo
boys, for on our arrival Saturday even-
ing the advance guard of the G. A. R. was
here and the city seemed alreadycrowded,
but later there were four hundred thou-

and to hear them recite their old stories
ot battles won and battles lost, their
privations and their grim jokes, would
melt a much harder heart than the one
your correspondent owns. No wonder
the old boys love to gather together once
a year.

This gathering has naturally brought a
a few old soldier florists to town and flo-
rists who never shouldered a musket.
Among those who called at Cold Springs
were A. Claus and wife, of Springfield,
111.; T. Murdoch, Tltusville, Pa.; Andrew
Washburn, Bloomington, 111.; E. D.
Spaulding, Jamestown, N. Y.; A. Ringier,
Chicago: W. C. Rockwill, Bradford, Pa.;
and a young man irom Lancaster, Mass.,
by name E. O. Orpet. Mr. O. is staying
with his old friend Henry Swift, of Cleve-
land avenue. You seldom meet a greater
gardening enthusiast than Mr. Orpet and
up to date our acquaintance is all too
short.

We had no time before to tell you of the
very pleasant outing the florists had on
the 13th. We went to the beautiful and
well kept Bedell House on Grand Island.
There was a large attendance of all ages,
from the boss to the errand boy. A few
old heads were conspicuous by their
absence, which should not be. There was
baseball and athletic games, mostly
handicaps, and winding up with some
bicycle races. Then a most genteel repast,
a little (very little) oratory, the distribu-
tion of prizes (a most pleasant task
kindly allotted to your humble servant)
and then the light fantastic till the boat
left the wharf. A well-earned vote of
thanks was given to the committee of
arrangements, who were Messrs. John
Milley, Wm. Legg and W. F. Kasting,
and well and smoothly they did their part.

After telling you of the pleasant part of
of our existence It is now painful to turn

to something very sad. On Sunday morn-
ing, August 15, Mr. C.F.Cbristensonlost
his estimable wife. Mrs. Chrlstenson had
been ill for several months and for several
vrceksvery seriously, but a fatal termina-
tion was not expected. Locally no one
among the craft is better known or more
popular than Chris.,and although he never
took a prominent part in our national
society, and was peculiarly a home man,
many are the visiting florists who will
never forget a call on Mr. Chrlstenson. A
hearty welcome is no name for the recep-
tion given to a brother florist, were he
drummer or otherwise. Our friend in his
bereavement has the greatest sympathy
ofall who know him here, and scores of
visitors to our city. Just as Mr. Chrlsten-
son had reaped his reward from many
years of toil and talents, and could look
forward to some years of leisure he has to
meet the saddest blow of all. Y'et we
trust he will bear his great loss with his
usual good sense for he has his duty to
the world and his voungson yet to falfill.
W. S.

Boston.

SETTLING DOWN AFTER CONVENTION —BUSI-
NESS DULL.— A VISIT TO DEDHAM.— GIFT
TO THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM. — THE FIRST
VIOLETS.— WARREN EWELL's NEW DIG-
NITY.

All settled down and making active
preparations for the winter campaign;
convention a thing of the past; its prom-
lems either solved or carefully shelved for
solution next year at Omaha; asters
poor In quality but selling fairly well;
carnations bringing good prices for the
season; carnation plants in the field only
about half size; violets in field fine; sea-
shore and mountain trade closing up and
summer visitors taking their departure;
this about covers the situation at present
writing.

Flower trade is dull in all its feature?.
Asters, gladioluses and lilies fill the flo-
rists' windows, roses and carnations
huddle in the refrigerators but customers
are conspicuously absent and even a
funeral order is a scarce commodity.
Tuberoses are beginning to come in freely
but sales are slow.

The garden committee of the Mass.
Horticultural Society and a number of
guests, of whom Mr. Wm. R. Smith, of the
Botanic Garden, Washington, was one,
visited the beautiful estate of Mr. G. A.
Nickerson at Dedham,on Thursday after-
noon. Mr. David Monteith, the gardener,
escorted the visitors through the green-
houses and grounds and the broad lawns,
grand forest trees, specimen evergreens,
flower garden, etc., were inspected with
Interest and the well kept appearance of
the extensive grounds was enthusiastic-
ally commented upon. A drive to the
residence of Mr. Monteith found a deli-
clous lunch ready and after a kindly wel-
come from the lady of the house a vigor-
ous attack was made on the good things
so generously provided. The party
returned to the city about 6 p. m. well
pleased with the afternoon's outing.

The Arnold Arboretum has received a
memorial gift of $20,000 from Miss A. A.
Bradley in memory of her father, the late
W. L. Bradley, who was deeply interested
in arboriculture.

The annual plant and flower show of
the Mass. Horticultural Society is in
progress this week. Full account in next
number.

H. Huebner had the honor of bringing

the first bunch of violets for the season,

on August 23. They were single and

good.

Warren Ewell has acquired an added

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dignity of carriage since having been
adopted by the whole country at the
Providence convention.

The surroundings and atmosphere of
the Hub are very congenial to Mr. W. R.
Smith, who has honored us by tarrying a
week after the convention.

St. Paul.

COLD WEATHER.— STORM DAMAGES OUT-
SIDE STOCK. — TRADE VARIABLE — AN
ORCHID COLLECTION.— BUILDING.

Cold weather during the past week has
compelled the careful growers to keep
fires going nearly every night. A heavy
rain the night of August 30, destroyed a
great deal of outside stock, knocking it
down and otherwise demolishing it.

Trade has been variable. A large
amount of funeral work has diminished
the surplus stock and good roses are in
good demand, white in particular being
quite scarce.

A visit to the private conservatory of
Dr. R. Schiflfman, one of our most sub-
stantial and public spirited citizens, is full
of interest. He has the largest and finest
collection of orchids in the state and is a
good authority on their culture- His
latest purchase was the Corning collec-
tion of cattleyas consisting of several
hundred plants, many of them rare and
beautiful varieties. Altogether his collec-
tion consists of upwards of 500 plants.
At present there are but few in bloom
though a particularly fine variety of
stanhopea in full bloom was very attrac-
tive. All of his plants are In the very
pink of condition and show the care and
study he has devoted to them.

A. S. Swanson has built two or three
houses this summer which I have failed
to note. As soon as I have the oppor-
tunity to visit them I will do so.

O. Olson, of Holm & Olson, is away
shooting chickens, or attempting to
(prairie chickens).

Recent callers, Mr. Hoyt, representing
the Cleveland Seed Co., and S. B. Dicks,
of London. Felix.

Pittsburg.

THEY RETURNED BY RAIL.— BUSINESS IM-
PROVING—A NEW MARKET HOUSE.—
BUILDING .— VISITORS.

Almost all of the Pittsburg contingent
have returned from the S. A. F. conven-
tion and express themselves as very well
pleased with their trip to Providence.
Several of the florists intended when they
started from here to return by same
route, viz., via Norfolk, but after enjoy-
ing a taste of old Neptune in the way of
seasickness when going to Providence
they all returned by way of New York and
Philadelphia, the ocean part of the trip
having lost a great deal of its attractive-
ness to them.

Business is showingsomeimprovement.
The demand is increasing a little and a
better feeling prevails. From present
appearances a fair fall trade will be had,
for it looks as if "hard times" had been
given a backset and an era of prosperous
times has commenced.

Within the last ten days a project has
culminated in the formation of a company
which will give to East Liberty, the east
end of our city, the finest market house in
the United States, and the largest In this
part of the country. It will front 200
feet on Beatty street, running back on
Baum street and Centre avenue, whereat
the east end of it It will be 290 feet wide.
There will be a floor space of 58,000
square feet. The company will aim at
three things in Its construction — plenty of
light, good air and cleanliness. The

structure will be of steel, one story In
height, but magnificent architecture,
exterior walls of Pompeiian brick,
while the interior walls will be of
light colored enameled brick, the build-
ing so constructed that it can be en-
tirely cleansed by using hose and water.
The stalls will be raised on iron feet six
inches from the main floor, which will be
of tile, so there can be no accumulation of
refuse. A cold storage plant will also be
a feature and each of the stalls will be
fitted up with ammonia pipe so as to do
away with the use of Ice in them. There
will also be an electric light plant fully up
to date and a modern system of steam
heating for the cold weather. The build-
ing will cost at least $125,000 and the
ground $75,000 more. Gardeners will be
especially catered to. It is more than
probable that the florists will take ad-
vantage of the opportunity and will more
than duplicate the Allegheny market in
the number of stalls devoted to the flower
trade. Tnere will be every chance of suc-
cess too, for the district that legitimately
belongs th this center has a population
of over 150,000, or more than three times
as many as Allegheny City had when
their fine market house was erected.

A. G. Smith, of Neville Island, has
erected two houses 35x75 for the pur-
pose of forcing early vegetables. In addi-
tion to these he will have 500 hotbed
sash. With these alone he has been very
successful, but to keep abreast of the
times he has put up the greenhouses. He
will use natural gas for fuel, being right
where it "grows."

Mr. Arnold Ringeer, with W. W. Bar-
nard & Co., Chicago, and Mr. Boas, with
Edwards & Docker, of Philadelphia, were
visitors this week. Regia.

Cincinnati.

The general run of business has been
slow the past week, but our wholesale
houses report a marked increase the first
part of this week. Funeral work consti-
tutes the bulk of the trade now and some
of our storemen complain of not having
enough of that. Roses are in fair demand
with an equal supply. Asters are coming
in in abundance, and sell at 50 cents per
100.

The Hoflfmeister Floral Co. have been
making a creditable display of gladiolus
at their Elm street store the past week
and report business fairly good. The
same may be said of the Huntsman Floral
Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meeks of Covington
have returned from a delightful trip to
the Nashville exposition, stopping also at
Louisville.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Cincinnati Florists' Society will be held
September 11. A full attendance Is
expected.

A happy wedding which occurred
Wednesday September 1 was that of Miss
Flora Hill the eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. E. G. Hill, to Mr. Fred. Lemon.
Miss Flora is a favorite cf Richmond's
social circles and a very accomplished
young lady. Mr. Lemon has been in the
employ of Mr. Hill the past few years and
won a host of friends at Richmond.
Please accept our congratulations.

H. SCHWARZ.

The boys who exhibit plants at the
Industrial fair are all very busy to-day
getting their goods Into shape.

We were honored with the presence of
crowds of the Grand Army people from
Buffalo last week, many of whom ex-
pressed great surprise at seeing us so far
advanced in the ways of civilization.

The Ontario government has started to
build the conservatory back of the Par-
liament buildings, but It is much to be
regretted that it will be so small and
insignificant— 50 ft.x22 ft. Mr. Houston
tried hard to get a building worthy of
the situation but was unsuccessful.

Cannas Italia and Austria have been
flowering well In some gardens, but they
appear to be no good out doors; the least
sun burns the petals. E.

Toronto.
Garden parties and entertainments In
connection with the British Association
and the final banquet made things a little
lively for some of the florists last week
but otherwise the usual summer dullness
prevails.

Syracuse, N. Y.

EXHIBITS AT STATE FAIR. — GOOD DISPLAYS
IN FLORAL DEPARTMENT.— KEEP CARP
OUT OF PONDS OF AQUATICS.

The exhibits In Horticultural Hall at
the New York State Fair, held here Au-
gust 23 to 28, far eclipsed previous dis-
plays in both quality and quantity, the
only unfavorable state of affairs being
lack of space. Fine groups of tuberous
rooted begonias, French cannas, lerns,
stove and greenhouse plants and gerani-
ums, the latter comprising forty-six well-
flowered named varieties, were staged by
P. R. Quinlan & Co. In the professional
gardeners' class Messrs. D. Campbell and
C. Barson also staged some grand groups
of both flowering and foliage plants, most
notable among them being their ferns,
many of which measured from 5 to 6 feet
in diameter and showed high culture.
Geo. Ham had a beautiful collection of
specimen geraniums.

A great advancement over previous
years was noticed in the way of staging
cut flowers. Instead of being put in sand
and moss nearly everything was put in
glass jars, of which over 2,000 were used.
The flowers are not only kept fresher and
shown on long stems, but the work of
staging is greatly facilitated. About
1,500 spikes of gladiolus were shown,
making a most attractive display.

Asters were in abundance and were very
fine. It must be remarked the ama-
teurs, who were numerous, put up dis-
plajs of these favorite annuals that
woulJ, it is safe to say, be hard to beat
anywhere. In the florists' class Mr.
Bechstedt, of Oswego, put up a collection
that was superb, the variety Comet
being especially good. The general col-
lections of flowers were large and numer-
ous, some of them containing over 200
varieties. Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry,
of Rochester, staged some fine perennial
phloxes, the color, size of fljwers and
trusses being of the highest standard.
Peter Crowe, of Utica, and George Sav-
age, of Rochester, were the judges.

The exhibit of different species of trout
from the state hatchery at Caledonia, N.
Y., which occupied the center of the hall
was very interesting and attractive, the
aquariums being decorated with Farley-
ense ferns, mosses and small Cocos Wed-
delliana. Mr. Marks, one of the fish
experts in attendance, gave some valua
ble information concerning the kinds of
fish most desirable and those undesirable
for ornamental waters where aquatic
plants were grown. He regarded carp as
very destructive and remarked if you need
a pond cleaned of weeds no other work
was necessary than to put some good
sized carp in. After listening to Mr.
Marks' narration of how they worked
their destruction by first chewing off the

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foliage and stems, and then grubbing out
the crowns Mr. Campbell replied he had
been troubled in a like manner every year
with his water lilies and had always at-
tributed their destruction to musk rats.
The only fish he had in his ponds were large
carp and he had now come to the con-
clusion that they were the offenders.

Although the date was too early to
show fruit with their proper color, an
enormous display was made, some 7,000
plates being staged. The collection of
apples from the Experimental Station at
Geneva, N. Y., was most noteworthv,
also pears and grapes from EUwanger &
Barry, of Rochester. The Western N. Y.
Hort. Society carried off first honors for
largest and best display of fruit, the Cen-
tral N. Y. Hort. Society being second.
Alpha.

Portland, Me.

Portland had a distinguished visitor
last week in the person of Mr. W. R.
Smith, Supt. of the Botanic Gardens at
Washington. He was the guest of Mr.
J. A. Dirwanger and made a pilgrimage
in company with that gentleman to the
grave of his old friend, Wm. Pitt Fessen-
den, in Evergreen Cemetery.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdvertlsementB unaer tbis head wlU be tneerted at
tbe rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

J K. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-classall round man
in commercial place; 5.'> years' experience. Ad-
dress St'OTTY. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— As assistant; or manaser
of a small commercial place, lo years" e-xperlence.
Wat'e8*2r,. J A, 112 Brldne St., Brooklyn. N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED-By drst-class grower and
decorator, position either In store or sreenhouge.
References No. 1. Address Veritas,

1 Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-As assistant florist or gar-
dener l»y a young man ^llyearsof age: Swede. Can
furnish go.. d references. Address

H.iALMAK Berg, Glen View. Cook Co., III.

SITUATION WANTED-As gardener; LS years' ex-
perience In all branches; .S.S years, Genuan, single.
Private or commercial place. Klrst-ctass references.
Address gardener, care American Florlat.

SITUATION WANTED-As gardener; competent all
round man; Ihuroughly pusied In the manage-
ment of a Hrst-class private place. First class refer-
ences. Married, no family HCW.BoxlH Mayfalr.Ill.

SITUATION WANTED— Either to takecharge, or as
rose grower. Beauties a specially. Age "2.'^. Ex-
perience from a large wholesale place. Appreciates a
nice room and a good home. Chicago references. Ad-
dress Meteor, care American Florist.

16 years experience In growing cut flowers, pali
terns and all kinds pot plants; also good in land-
scapes and carpet bedding; best references from
the south and this state- Address

F. Hug. Hotel Itevetia.

431 Pine St., San Francisco. Cai.

w

ANTED— Gooil grower of general stock; single
man. Western man preferred.

G. Fleischer. Pueblo. Colo.

W

ANTED— A young, single man. industrious, ca

ful worker, as assistant in large place. Addn

\'ioLET. care American Fiorlsi

WANTED— Married man as foreman
for growing cut tlowers
State wages. K< ises, c

large plac

Ileferences require':
e American Flurlsi.

WANTED— Expert mushroom grower, to run mush-
room farm on half shares. Must have small
capital. Address Bo.\ o'A'i, Plymouth. I'a.

WANTED— A young man. married or single; good
worker, and good all round grower or general
stock. Address A. Pahi'I), Indianapolis. Ind.

WANTED— Mushroom and cucumber grower. En-
close with application copy of Al recommenda-
tions as to special ability In these lines. State salary
expected. Geo. M. KELLonu, Pieasant Hill, Mo.

WANTED— At once, good all round florist, for roses,
carnations, violets, mums, and a general line of
plants. Must be sober, neat and honest. Send refer-
ences, and state wages wanted, with board. Address
E. H- Smith, Macomb HI,

W

ANTED— Partner with about *.iU) cash, by parties
having built some greenhouses, roses, carna-
tions, to enlarge the plant; tiorlst preferred, or would
give steady situation tci the same. Address

M A. care American Florist. Chicago.

W''

. _ references, and nlaie salary expected
without brinrd. MuHt he good de-Igner. Address

IsiiPK.MiNG GKEENHoi^SES. Ishpcmlng. Mlch.

WANTEI)-A working foreman: must bean up-to-
date grower of ferns, palms, 'munis and a gen-
eral asHortmo t of plants. A good chance for the
right man. A single man preferred. For further par-
ticulars apply to Wm. W. Edgau. Waverly, Muss.

Foil SALE— Another lot good sound second hand ;*-
Inch holler tvibes. 4 cents per foot. Secure them
while ihey last; nothing better or cheaper for hot
water heating. W. H. Saltpiu.

Bochester, N. V.

FOU SALE OR RENT-Three greenhouses In good
repair. Good location, and doing good business.
Small stock of plants on hand. Cheap for cash. Ad-
dress or call on Henry Schadk,
Evergreen and Locust Sts.. Norwood Park, Chicago.

FOR SALE— In Warren. R. L. 5 greenhouses, nicety
room cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage healed with
hoi water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on easy terms Apply to

O. II Nye. Warren, R. L

A Sri,ENi>ii) Oi'i'oKTPMTY for a good live man
with small capital Lease and stock of eight green-
houses with dweillDg, store, etc. Stock Is in No. 1
shape. An old and well established business In a large
and thriving western city. All for sale at a hak-
GAIN. Ill health cause for selling. If you mean busi-
ness address for particulars.

A A. care American Florist.

HOT WATER PIPE FOR SALE.

Several hundred feet of second-hand -l-inch cast
iron hot water pipe and fittings. For prices and
particulars address

THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS. Germantown. Phila.

BOILERS FOR SALE

Two No. 3. Style C, GURNEY HOT WATER
DOUBLE CROWN BOILERS, complete. In use five
seasons. Were heating 30,000 square feet of glass
for palm growing. Offering for sale because we
are increasing our capacity. These boilers cost
S450 0O each. We oflfer for $200.00 each. f. o. b.,
Rivertou. N. J.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE, CHEAP,

AT KAMSEYS, N. J.

The W. .J. Thurston range, consisting of two houses
lOllxlti ft., one house i:iOx30 ft., one house 103x10 ft ti in.,
one house l.iOxll ft ti In., and one sash house 00x10 ft.,
all heated with Hltchlngs & Co.'s corrugated flre-box
boilers, pipes and tlttlngs, and. In addition to the
above, the heating apparatus, consisting of two No. 17
boilers with pipes and fittings. Is in place for one house
mixlfi ft. and one house i;Wx20 ft There are two pot-
ting sheds and a stable on the place, which consists of
about two acres of land situated at Ramseys, N. J.
The above property will be sold cheap to close the
estate. Apply to W. .T. Thurston, on the premises, or
Bakgaix. care American Florist. Chicago.

TO LET.

Florist's Esiabiisliiiient

of about 10,000 feet of glass, all

stocked and in good order,

with dwelling house.

W. C. GOODRICH,

Box 466. WEST TROY, N. Y.

Mention American Florist,

CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS.

:;un Mrl^.iviin. ■ \\<»';^!wm ".n Ki.iHv flersn,, Car-

iiiUlnna: :;(lll l ■„llloriilii, .i.'JJ Marie Louise, :;:." I,:iily
Campbell violets. Any ot uDove at .^4 uj per lim.

,'iOO Smllax. Mn pots at %\-.M per lUO

liUII Hrlmula ObcoDlca. IMn. pots, at »"->.. "ill per lOli.

Cash with order please.

M. J. PIERCE, Adxian, Mich.

20,000 WashingtoniaFilifera.

2i^-inch stock, extra fine platits, 83.00 per 100;
82500 per 1000.

J. :b. ITI5ISS,

116 S. Main street. DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

PANSY SEED.

... . Per Oz. Per Lb.

MIttInK s Clant Mixture $1 00 MO. 00

Fiery Kaces Mixture 4.00 50.00

Giant German Mixture S.-W 20.00

Small Fancy, In 100 colors 3.00 30.00

PANSY PLANTS.

NOW RKADY. from the finest strain, from ex-
pert pansy growers, 7.5 cts. per 100; W.OO per 1000.

2 inch, 20 varieties, named $1.75 per 100

2-iBch, 20 varieties, not named . . . . $1 50 per 100

These are fine plants; will be good for stock.

They are up to date varieties.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO , Morris, IN.

Established I.S'.B. 20,(100 8q..ft.Klass. Incorporated 18W.

NEW CROP SEED NOW READY

OF

Zirngiebel's Standard Pansies.

silver Medal in Boston, and First Prizes
everywhere.

"HUGE JEWELS OF VELVET AND GOLD. "

— Boston Transcript.
GIANT MARKET and GIANT FANCY Strains,
in Trade Packets at One Dollar each,

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Please mention American Florist.

The JENNINGS STRAIN of finest American
grown Pansy seed. New crop now ready. Grown
from finest selected stock only. All large fiowerlng
In ffreat variety, of most beautiful colors.

The following complimentary letter Is one out of
hundreds received:

BUFFALO, N, T.. June 8th, ISfT.

Mr. E. B. Jennings Dear Sir:— The Pansy Seed
sujiplied by you last August produced the finest lot of
flowers 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly first-
clasa. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT,

Finest mixed, per nkt of 2500 seeds. $1.00: Hoz. $S.00;
1 oz SII.OO: :< ■ zs- SloOO, Yellow, black, white, blue. In
separate colors, $1.00 per pkt.; half pkc 50 eta.

Cash with order, E. B. JENNINGS,

LockBox2M. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansies,

Per 100

SMI LAX -Strong 1 year $1.60 and $2..50

CLEMATIS -Leading kinds for fall

P>€ONIAS-lIerbaceoU8. choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS -l>"uble and single Poets 7,i

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low |..lee8.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-landSyear,

DAISIES SnowHaae and Snowdrift 3.00

H. P. ROSES In iissortment 10,00

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

PRIMROSES. Per 100

7000 Primroses, single mixed, ready for 3-

inch pots »2.50

1200 Chrysanthemums, 20 vars., oinch pots., 8.C0

1000 Cinerarias, ready Oct. 1st 2.00

5O0 Carnations, field-grown. , , , . , 5.00

Pansy plants per 1000 $3,50, ,60

Pansy seed ^ oz. 82.00, oz, 8:3,60.

CASH WITH ORDER,

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting" or pot sale.

I'rec and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Senil for "Comments and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa.

'.I miles below Pittsburg. Pa.

SMILAX! SMILAX!

strong plants, from 2-inch pots, 82.00 per 100;
$15 00 per 1000. Extra strong, from 3 inch pots,
$3,00 per 100; $25,00 per 1000. 20,0J0 fine plants.

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ,

Successors to Paul BuU & Son. NEW CASTLE. PA.

Per Doz.

SMILAX, strong, 3-inch f .35

CYCLAMEN, strong, 3-inch l.Oo

PRIMULAS, strong, 3 inch 60

Cash with order, or exchange for small Palms.
W. P. RANSON, Junction City, Kan.

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Sept. 4,

A^ V

Largest, Coolest and Best Market
in Chicago.

Constant supply ol all SEASONABLE FLOWERS.

Full line ol FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE WORK. Etc.

Consignments ol First Grade Stock solicited.

CHAS. W. McKELLAR,

45 TO 49 WABASH AVE.,

ED. F. WINTERSON. Mgr. CHICAGO.

ILLINOIS GUT FLOWER CO.

J. B. DKAMUO, Manager.

^disc^untonWIRE work

DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
5/ WABASH AVENUE,

Mention American Florist.

A. L. BANDALI.,

wtioiesaie Fiorisi

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Agent for finest nrrades Waxed and Tissue Papers

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AHD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORftL GO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

41 WABASH AVENUE,

■ CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

A few thousand Smilax, good
strong plants in 2)^-in. pots.

Write for price.
GEO. SOUSTER, Eljrin, 111.

PALMS. ROSES. FERNS.

17 PALMS, 3 to 4-in., of best vars., and 2 FERNS
for $3.00. Per 100

MONTHLY ROSES, 2-incli $,3.00; 3-incli ... .$5.01)

A. CUNE.\TUM (Maiai'nhairfern),3-iauli.. 5.00
4-inch $8 per 100. Clumps from bencli 12.00

Plants. Label.s, Moss, Mailing and Express Boxes.
Florists* and Nurservmen'.s Supplies.

SENHJ FOR OUR NEW LISTS. "

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

When wrltlnR mention the Amekioan Florist.

©Y^ftofeAafe MarRel>,

Cut Flowers.

Koses. Beauties, long

CHICAOO Sept i.

10.00015 00

_iedium 6. 00(5; 10 00

Bliort 4.00® (i 110

Brides. Bridesmaid 2.00® ». 00

Meteors.La France 2.00® 3.00

Kalserln 2.00® 3.00

NIphetos, Perle. Gentler 1 .00® 2 00

Carnations . ^.^i.-.

Sweet peas

7.i®l 00

Valley.

U.OOW 8.00

4.00

Gladiolus 2.003 3.00

Asters oO® 1.60

Adlautum 50® .75

Bmllax 8.00@13 .50

Asparagus 50.00

Roses. Beauties

Brides, Maids..

Mermels, La Franco. . l.OOfLi'

Penes i «ii"

Carnations .. ■/'"

Uvdrangeas iAtHm 5.0U

Smllai 10.00wl2.50

Adlantum 1.00

Asparagus 35.00

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Galax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Haskets. .Jardinieres, Stands. Fern Uislies,
also all Funeral Kequisites, Doves. Inscrip
tions. Metal Oesigiis, Dri

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

IVI. JilOE^ «& OO.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

YOU NEED OUR
Trade Directory

-A-lsTD

Reference Book

E>K,ICB es.OO.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

O. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

1^'A complete line of Wire Designs.
BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and alt Florists' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.
^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-k

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNICOTT BROS. GO.

wnolesale Gui Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIRE WORK A SFKCIALTT.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Commission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO.,

tBBr CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
^mm^ CHICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

varieties of Roses and (^arnatlon
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

W. E. LYNCH,

i:sr"*^ CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHXCA-OO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

his V,

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e letter

18,30

made

giv.n

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Block

Lph

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82.00

Scnpt

1*11

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lb each Ip

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U«pi)

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verywher

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tot .ale

wboipsale floVistfi and supplv dealpi

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
".KS'iiT BOSTON, MASS. „„?iVi"'.T.

1897.

The American Florist.

127

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28tli St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S.PENNOCK,

Wholesale Florist

1612 & 1614 Barker Street,

(Bet. .Market and I'liestnutl.

^- PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FRED. EHRET,

wiioiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 rair mount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGN TO

15UY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^^r Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE HEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated powers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel. 961 I8th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

lyilSPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 382 :Wtli St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Cut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29ttl St., NEW YORK.

Telephone liir.5 :wth St.

GOOU INDIICKMENTS T" GKOWEKS OF

FIKST-<'I..VSS STOCK.

HEADQUARTERS NewYo^T;;.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

495 Washington Street, Florist,

BUFFALO, N Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3-lncIl SS.OOper liuudrecl.

4-incll 10 00 per liuiidre<l.

CASH WITH ORDEK.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

When writing to any of theadv("ii;i9ers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

©V^^RofeAaPa

I^arftaf*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW YOR

Koses, Beauty, extra

K. Sept. 2

10.006 -r). 00

Morgan. Testout, Meteor

.50® 3.00
•>Aia •:^

Valley

Sweet peas per 100 bunches..

2.00® 3.0

25® .50

I i£\<7i. 9 m

Adlantum

BoSTO^

Roses. Beauties

■• Uontler. Ferle

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor

Carnations ,

. Sept.. 2.
t;.oo@*-;5 00
1.00® 2.00
2 oo@ r. 00
.509 1 00

I'lnlt pond lilies

Philadelphia. Sept 2.

Koses, Beauties 6 00®I2.00

Brldes.Malds 2 OO® 4.00

Valley

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Broinfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

WliolesalB Florists

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

A-

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horliculliinil .luillonoors.
84 HAWLEY STREET, - BOSTON.

CITY HALL FLOWER IVIARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Space assltrned to growers wIshhiK to conslKn goods
regularly.

Space to rent to growers wishing to sell their own
goods.

Strings 10 to 12 teet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.
MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

ln.i[i 3-ilic-l] pou, f-J .n(l p.M- 100; $00.00 |wr IIXX).
II |.;iys I" l.uy strong plaut'i.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^— NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Brealdng Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Roees In
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Orciiids
and Valley.

THOS. -YOUJyiG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WflbTER F. SHERIDAN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application,

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list oil application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30th STREET.

H. L SUNDERBRUGH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

SoeclHl attention given to shipping orders.

strong plants, from pots. K Ot) per HO; Sls.oo per 1000.

Cash with order.
SAMUEL J. BI.NTING. Eimwood Ave. &58th St . Phi'a.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

128

* The American Florist.

Sept. 4^

9fl« ^aai 9rac)a.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. : E. B. Clark, 1st Vice
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., Sec';

SwEDESBORO, N. J. — Freeman Hnrff is
no longer in the seed business here and
has removed from the town.

Mr. Alfred Sutton, for fifty years an
active member of the firm of Sutton &
Sons, Reading, England, died August 7,
aged 79 years.

Catalogues Received.

Sander & Co., St. Albans, England,
new p?ants; Siebrecbt & Son, New Ro-
chelle, N. Y., pot grown and layer straw-
berry plants; The Lovett Co., Little Sil-
ver, N. J., pot grown and layer straw-
berry plants, celery, cabbage, etc.; Chas.
D. Ball, Philadelphia, palms and decora-
tive plants; Letellier & Sons, Calvados,
France, New hybrid cineraria; Herb &
Wulle, Naples, Italy, bulbs and plants;
Ch. Molin, Lyon, France, seeds, plants,
bulbs and nurserystock; Schlegel & Fott-
ler, Boston, special offer of bulbs for im-
port orders; Jules DcCock, Ghent, Bel-
gium, nursery stock; Fruitland Nurseries,
Augusta, Ga., fruit and ornamental trees,
roses, etc.; Page Seed Co., Geene, N. Y.,
bulbs, plants and seeds; E. H. Grelage &
Son, Haarlem, Holland, bulbs; John Peed
& Sons, London, bulbs; Vilmoin, An-
drieux & Co., Paris, seeds, plants, bulbs;
J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York bulbs.

Greenhouse Fire Insurance.

Now that steps have been taken look-
ing to theformationofamutual company
to insure greenhouses against fire, the
time has arrived for those who desire
such insurance to make application for
same. If a sufficient number make appli-
cation the work of perfecting the organ-
ization will go forward. It now depends
on the owners of greenhouses whether
they shall have mutual protection against
fire. Applications may be addressed to
any one of the committee In charge of the
matter as follows: E.H.Michel, St. Louis;
J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; E. A. Seid-
ewilz, Baltimore; M. A. Patten, Lowell,
Mass.; W. J. Vesey, Ft. Wayne, Ind. The
plan proposed is outlined on pages 72
and 73 of our issue for August 21.

Mr. R. Ulrich, of New York, formerly
in charge of the World's Fair Landscape
Dept., is now laying out a tract of 5,000
acres at Montauk, Long Island.

Lenox, Mass — At the regular meeting
of the Lenox Horticultural Society on
Saturday, September 4, Mr. A. A. Mac-
Donald will read a paper on gloxinias
and begonias.

CELERY PLANTS

WHITE PLUME and GIANT PASCAL.

Field-grown plants at $1.00 per 1000. Cash with

order. Samples free.

EXTRA HEAVr TRANSPLANTED WHITE PLUME.

am per ItWO; }IS 00 per ll.llK)ll.

C. M. GROSSMAN, Wo'cottville, Ind.
FIELD GROWN CARNATIONSi

New and standard vars, $0.00 per lOOand npward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven. Mich.

T T 11 T T ^°^ Insurance against
JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A.. Saddle River. N.J.

California Grown

CALLAS

Carefully cured, with sound
center shoots, now ready for ship-
ment from our New York or
Chicago stores.

SIZES and PRICE:
\M to 1^-inch. $6.00 per 100
\y, to 1%-inch. $8.00 per 100
2 to254-inch, $12.00 per 100

A FULL LINE OF

Fall Bulbs

For Florists' Forcing
Now Arriving.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York.

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph St.

ALM

I,

For AUGUST DELIVERY. PerlOO 1000 :iOOO

Keiitia Kelmoreana $l.3j $10 00 $27.50

Forsteriana 125 8 50 22 50

PandaiiUH utilU 1.50 12.50 35.00

Above prices are for selected seeds only, of highest
germlnatlnK power.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N. J.

FflLMS

AND

FE.RNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "°^V^'.-^1I'6
Send orders QUICK.

Fresh Kentia Be'moreana or Forstciana
seed, post or exp. paid per 1000 8(J.50.
Fresh Corypha australis or Seaforthia
el-gans setd, delivery included, per
lOOOJ'J.io. Seed the AHfiA Samples sent on ap-
plication. ««-Send for our NEW Price Lists.
H. H. BERGER & CO., No. 220 Broadway. NEW YORK.
Branch Office. San Francisco. Cal. lEstab. 18T8.1

{ BURPEE'S
I SEEDS

♦ Philadelphia. *

Wliol-srile Pric,. List for V\
and M;irk.-t (i:lrd.•n.■r^

I W, and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop"
I Mushroom Spawn, fc''^^'

ED "Sure Crop" I

:IAL quotations i
KRCE buyers. \

ALL KINDS OF BULBS-

Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya- <
cinths. Narcissus, etc., etc. Special i
price!* «m lippilcatlun

i-lianls

114 thiimheiB St., NKW VOKK CITY.

WEEBER & DON, ^^^

FAXON'S "^S^ll^^ PANSIES.

The best mixture in cultivation, flowers very

large, thick and velvetv; of siiperh ,„l„rs and

in.irkings. The perfectii)n i>t fcuiii and texture.

In Trade Packets at Si. 00 each.

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. Boston, Mass.

Otaheite^Oranges

Bear in mind tliat we shall
have a fine lot of well fruited
Otaheite Orange Trees for
Christmas delivery.

CHAS. ZELLER'S SONS,

29th Ward, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

OUR rflNSI&S r™.e'isi

lias made them famous over 15 years. We
continue adding the world's best and
select yearly choice plants for our seed.
Plants, 'J5.00 per 1000, 75c per 100. Seed,
Jl.25 per % oz.
DANIEL K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

— ^-^u 133 First Prizes, the highest awards

Plll*I Worlds Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.

JrHWikir^ 10*"> Sec.ls, liufst iui.iiMl. IVtv.

[_V*;ygBSK5. 1 o/.. •' • " »:i.75

t^^lMce List on uppllcatlon. Cash wltli order.

Tansies Worm Raisino.

NEW CROP SEED of this POPULAR VARIETY.

3-16 ounce SI. 00

1-2 " 2.25

I " 4.00

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
190 tJraiit Ave., JEBSKY CITY, N. J.

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS,, Englewood, N. J.

CINERARIA

PLANTS.

Heady for re-puttlnK Into .Mneli pots. The tlnest large-
flowerlDK (Iwart varieties. Per HK1. fi.'A\. Extras
ndiled to part pay e.xpressape.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Good mixed varieties, ready to shift into :'>-incli
pots, 8i!..')0 per 1011. Cash with order.

MRS. H. COLCLOUGH.
West End Greenhouses. MT. PLEASANT. IOWA.
Mention American Florist.

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The Am eric ax Florist.

129

Don't Delay
any longer.

I ry at least one house with
our EVAPORATING PANS.

Kills greenfly sure.

Here are the names of some of the
Up-to-Date Florists who are usiriK
them:

JOHN BURTON, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa.
ALBERT M. HKRR, Lancaster. Pa.
T. J. TOTTEN, .Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown,

Philadelphia, Pa.
PATTEN K: CO., Tewkesbury, Mass.

H. WEBER S: SONS, Oakland, Md.
W. R. SMITH, Supt. Botanic Gardens,

Washington, D. C.
S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I.
COTTAGE GARDENS (C. W. Ward, Mgr.)

Queens, L. I . N. Y.
Six Pans to a 100 foot house. $1.25 per Pan.
For further particulars write to

EDWIN LONSDALE,

X CHESTNUT HILL, Philadelphia, Pa.
COPIES OF THE

PHOTOGRAPH

made of the members of the So-
ciety of American Florists
taken at Newport, can be
obtained by addressing

FRANK H. CHILD,

242 Thames St., NEWPORT, R. I.

The price of the pictures is 82.00 each, and the
size Uxl7 inches. (When the money is remitted
with the order the photograph will be sent by
express prepaid.)

FERNS.

titi

Write for special prices on large i|
Order early.

JOMJV SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y,

Mention American Florist.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention Amerlosn Florint.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

PEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

ir A.ca'^ TTv. ns A.rffi«znr<3.,
The Reading Nurser.v, KKAUING, M,4SS.

Ksi Alll.ISUEI) 1S.4.

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

2i.t-lnch potB, SJi.OO per lUO. Casli with order.

SAMUEL J. BUNTING. Elmwood Ave. & 58th St., Phlla.

Mention American Florist.

Decorative Plants.

ARECA BAUERI.

PiTdoz. Per 100

:!-iii. p.its. H-ll in.-hi'.s \\\v.\\ $a,00 $15.00

l-iii. pols. I'J-ln inches hiyh 3.00 25.00

.s-in. pots. 20-24 inches high 6.00 50.00

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

:i-ineh pots .$3.00 $25.00

l-iuch pots, single stem 5.00 40.00

4-inch pot.s. bushy, 3 pl;inls in :i pot. 5,0(1 III.IX)

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

2-in. pots % $12.00

3-in. pots, 8-13 in. high, 4-0 leaves 3.50 25.00

4-iu. pots. 12-15 in. high, 4-6 leaves.... 4..tO 35.00
.=)-in. pots, 18-30 in. high, 6-7 leaves,

stocli.v 9.00 75.00

Large specimen plants, prici^s on application.
KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

2-iu. pots $ $10.00

3-iuch pots, 13-15 inches high 15.00

4-inch pots, 15-18 inches high 4 50 35,00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

3-inch pots % $10.00

4-inch pots, 12-15 inches high 3.00 25.00

6-in. pots. 18-20 in. high, stocky 9.00 75.00

PHIENIX RECLINATA.

per d.iz. Pit 100

4-inch pot.s. i;-i.'b u\r\vs high $3.00 $25.00

5-inch pots, 15-18 inches high fi.OO 45.00

ARECA LUTESCENS.

5-iu. pots, 20-24 inches high. 3 plants

in a pot .' $6.00 $.50.00

GEONOMA GRACILIS.

•--ii"-li ("its $15.00

LiVISTONA HOOGENDORPII.

4-incli l»its, 10-12 iii.-li..s liigh,7 1caves$4..50 $35.00

LiVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

5-in. pots. 12-15 inches high, 7-8 leaves, strong
$1.50 each, $18.00 per dozen.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

Per 100 Per 1000
3-inch I... Is $7.00 $65.00

ASPIDIUM TENSIMENSE.

3-iuch pots HK.IKJ ,$75.00

ASSORTED FERNS.

2-iuch pots $100 .$35.00

PITCHER & MANDA,

N. MAY, Receivei. SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.

Wlit'ii writin-; iiu'iition Amerii-an FlurUt.

J FIBRE.
D LIQUID.

0
0

99 1 U.S. Patent & Trade Mark.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

815 Fairmount Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. \

4
4
4

4

•

4

1

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully helievt- that we can show more Ornamt-ntal Trees and Shrubs,
and a larjfer, liner block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

DDIUDnCCO Kxtra quality large plants, sure
rnlmnUoLO. to please, in pots, ^4.00 per 100;
250 for JIO.OO.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. "rlwn^Ter' JS!

$25 00 per 1000. Large clumps, field. grown,

$1 00 per 100.
OlDUlTinUC Scott. T. Wave. S. Spray, E.
bAnllAIIUno. Pierson, Daybreak, McGowan,

large plants, $5.00 per 100.

CEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VARIETIES.
ROSES, from 3-Incta pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

kVOOO BROTHERS, FiSHKILL, N. Y

130

The American Florist.

Sept. 7,

Albany, N. Y.

DEATH OF ERASTUS CORNING.

Hon. Erastus Corning died suddenly
from apoplexy on the morning of August
30. Mr. Corning was prominently iden-
tified with the social, business and polit-
ical life of Albany and was universally
held in the highest esteem. It was, how-
ever, as A patron of horticulture that
Mr. Corning was best known to our
readers and there are few who have not
heard of or visited his grand collection
of orchids at the beautiful estate in Ken-
wood. Under the skillful care of that
grand old gardener, Mr. Wm. Grey, this
collection attained the distinction a few
years ago of being the finest in America.
Mr. Corning was an ardent lover of hor-
ticulture and the relations between him
and his gardener were of the most inti-
mate and friendly nature. Theannounce-
ment of his sudden death causes wide-
spread sorrow in this community.

Ivy Leaves.

From "S. M." comes the following:
"Please tell through your columns how
to prepare English ivy leaves for design
work and oblige."

The ivy leaves are often produced under
a bench, sometimes on a wall, but wher-
ever they are grown they are always in
need of a sponge before being used in a
wreath or design. Instead of water either
from the pump or hydrant, which is liable
to dry and leave anything but a fresh
green appearance, take a piece of cloth
saturated ever so little with sweet or
olive oil and give the surface of every leaf
a rub. It will give them a fine glossy
appearance and no odor that can be
noticed. Wm. Scott.

Newport, R. I.

On Thursday evening the committee of
the Florists', Gardeners' & Associates
Club held a meeting to ascertain "where
they are at," and the agreeable fact was
ascertained that after paying all bills
Incurred in entertaining the convention
visitors there will be a small balance left
in the bands of the treasurer. Well done.

Laconia, N. H.— Frank P. Grant is
financially embarrassed. His liabilities
are upwards of $2,200, of which about
twelve per cent, is owing to Boston
wholesalers. Assets are about $300. An
attorney is trying to settle for him on a
basis of 15 cents on the dollar.

1000 VIOLETS-Marie Louise, 2)^ln.,K.50 per

IIIU; »l III) per llKm,
500 VIOLETS California, -'-Inch, e 50 per l(Ki:

loop CARNATIONS Rose Queen, extra fine.

300 CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, :!ln., sto Clinches

hliih.nne, J.-. KJper iim.
300 DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, r.lneli, pot-grown,

Btr. ns; -ll t(. Jt lur-iios lili/li, j.'l) 11(1 per 1(10.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. ;i Inch, extra stronK.

reaciv lur.j inch, .r'.i l»l per lUU.
PANDANUS UTILIS, Mnch. $;j.(IO per doz.; {2:(.IIU

per IIHI
OTAHEITE ORANGE, 4-lnch, well fruited, Si, iO

per dozen.
FICUS ELASTICA, 5-lneh, l.j to IS Inches lilgli,

SC..IKJ per ilo/.on ; Mo.UU per KXl.

"'_: z_..:T:r.\, im

I IXJ per dozen ; »;(l (lO Pi. r 111(1.

jyAll stock 111 A No. 1 ciinimion.

CARL HAGENBURGER, Florist,

... JMBIVTOI*,

To make room for other stock, we utler for Imme-
diate shipment. ;i-lncli pot plants ot BRIDES,
BRIDESMAIDS, LA FRANCE and MER-
METS, at SS.OO per IIKI.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, strong. -'Winch
pot plants. $"-'.!NI per IIMI.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA.

>-V A ^ IV I A TTI^^MO 5O00O strong and healthy
^^/ArilNrA I IV^INO. field-grown carnations.

WM. SCOTT,
ROSE QUEEN.
TIDAL WAVE,
ALBERTINI.
DAYBREAK,

NANCY HANKS,

MRS. THOMPSON,
|3. 00 per JOO; $25.00 per ICOO.

REINBERG BROS.,

PORTIA,

LIZZIE GII.BERT,
CORSAIR,
I.IZZIE McGOWAN,
SILVER SPRAY,
STORM KING.
IVORY.
No order for less than 100 accepted.

C3t-iic:;.A.(SCD.

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Our carnations are grown with the

nproved system of packing, by which w

I perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT IVORY

BUTTERCUP " '

Free from disease, and packed light by owr
1 to all parts of the United States and Canada

SWEETBRIER

PORTIA

MRS. CARNEGIE LIZZIE M

$1,110 pe

JUBILEE
DELLA FOX AMAZINDY

:<1 .'dl per dozen. .1W.00 per hundred.
MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI CHESTER PRIDE

BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT HELEN KELLER

*l.ffi per dozen *i; IK) per nuiidred.

L. L. LAMBORN GARFIELD

SILVER SPRAV GRACE WILDER

DEAN HOLE

PURITAN

ROSALIND

:COWAN

t.'i (III per hundred. ^w, IKI per thousand.

ROSES -Clean, strong and cnrefullv grown Delivered free In New Vork or Philadelphia.
AMCDIPAU DCAITV 3'/^-inch $8. 4-inch $12 per lOO. BRIDESMAID. FEBLE,
AniLnluMIl DCHUIIi meteor. KAISEBIH.BKIDE, la FBANCE,3H-inch $5.00,
4-inch 86.00 per 100. C<;-Special rates on quantities.

SMILAX, SI.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

&;<!L CARNATIONS

500 Albertini,
1500 Alaska,

500 Craig, extra fine,

500 Peachblow,
1000 Scotts,
1500 Rose Queen, extra,

300 Meteor,
1000 Daybreak.

500 Siorm King,
200 Ttiumpti,
500 Tidal Wave,
500 Delia Fox,
lOCO Fisher, extra,
200 Bridesmaid,
500 Eldorado,
300 McGowan.

HIPPARD,

YOUNGSTOWN. O.

VIOLETS

strong, well established, clean, healthy plants,
from 4-inch pots, at 84.00 per 100. Field-grown
clumps of California at $5.00 per 101).

Carnations.

Daybreak, Silver Spray, Rose
Queen, Garfield and Portia.

Clean, healthy, field-grown stock, at 84 per 100-
Samples mailed on receipt of 10c to cover postage

L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn.

Surplus Carnations.

I have 2O0O CABITATIOIirS. field-grown, at

84 00 per IIIO. in the following varieties:
200 Tidal Wave 200 Wm. Scott

200 Daybreak 200 Meteor

100 Bridesmaid 400 Minnie Cook

300 Rose Queen 400 McCowan

W. A. WETTLIN, Horneilsville, N. Y.

CHINESE PRIMROSE

PLANTS.

Strong and well fctrown, readv for :i-lnch pole. This
tine strain enjoys the National reputation of belns
uneurpasBCd. Single varieties In choicest assortment,
%'IJ:*.\ per IfKl. Double vars . $4.01) per Jim. Kxtra plants
added to help pay expressage. Adams & U. S. express.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.
Chinese Primrose Specialist.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Field-Grown

CflRNflTION

MAYOR PINGREE,

$10.00 Per 100.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

DETROIT. MICH.

Field-Grown

GflRNflTION riflNTS

:$000 AIoGo^A.-«aii,
12000 Sootts*.

J. A. SUYOAM, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Price on appllcullon

ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.

We do not claim to have everythine; but we do
claim to have the finest stock of CATTLEYAS.
Just what the American Florists want.

Established plants by the dozen or the hundred,
and we also expect an early artival of CATTLEYA
LABIATA. Write for particulars to

LAGER & HURRELL.
Orchid Growers and Importers. SUIMMIT. N. J.

New Pedigree Cannas.

PHILADELPHIA— The hnest

MAIDENS BLUSH— Color of Daybreak carnation.

ALSACE— Nearest pure white. And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction.
Write (or THE CONARD & JONES CO.,

special lut. West Grove, Pa.

300,000 SMALLand LARGE FERNS

CARNATIONS from Held. Victor. Daybreak. Scott.
Mc(ittwan, K. Clover and Eldorado.

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

1897.

The American Florist.

131

Single Violets.

Princess de Galles :f».oo

Princess Beatrice (new) i.OO

Admiral Avellan (new) 100

Luxonne 75

Petite Blue 75

I'er Do7.. Per 100

$7.00
7.00
7.00
5.00
5.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — M\ plants art
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, Ist size, $7.00

2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME, 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12 50

F. DORNER & SONS CO..

LA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

ft tf^QT*Q Extra fine stock,
_ _ _ JVVrOJiO. clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2J^-inch pots,

120.00 per lOOO; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from Si^-inch pots,

$3.5 00 per 1000; 84 00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100.
cur SMILAX, 12 cents per string.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

When writing mention the American Florist.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserins,
and Brides.

Strong plants. Will close out cheap.

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW VORK.

Mention this paper.

^"v DREER'S
Garden Seeds,

iPlants. Bulbs & Requisites.
I They are the best at the
Howest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only,
HENRY A. DREEr.,
Philadelphia, Fa.
Mention Am. Florist when writing.

Kully equftl to those

AIKTBOK,
AM. HEACTY,

10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORGING ROSES.

ispect. Only Belecteil Krowth from

the last lour years. Hr„.„.„„„ ,,, wi-,;
IIowerInK shouts used In propawalfnK

'SAf'raVJ^*^' l^^il'S.P'"*'^-^- SUNSET.

KlUUK, •.HKKMET. UONTIKK,

:llnch pots. *;'>.00 per IW). M-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100.

When wrltlnii njontlon the American Florist.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ etriTT-. «.

♦ .,__ ■*M«i#*i^<% ot.h,U, !l)i.25 per 1-4 ounce.

I HERB'S PANSIES

\ THE BEST.

PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, fine plants at Jt.OO per ICO.

Sample for 10 cts.

ALBERT M, HERR, Lancastii, Pa,

8000 CARNATION PLANTS. 8000

ariety. Hone.st sar

As fine as can be grown anywhere, 4 and (i cents each according to

pies at same prices.
VARIETIES-DIAZ ALBERTINI, SCOTT, DAYBREAK, SILVER SPRAY METEOR PORTIA

GARFIELD, GRACE WILDER, BUTTERCUP, TIDAL WAVE
an*gr°eli?.°°*'"* MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, and 500 VINCAS, field-grown, variegated
FRANK BERRY, Fairview Greenhouses, Stillwater, Minn.

CHOICE STOCK

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 2y2-inch pots,

ready to shift.
GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, 21,2-in. pots, ready

to sliift, 40c per doz; |2.50 per 100.
SMILAX, 312-inch pots e.xtra strong.

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS, 3>^-in pots,

50c per dcz,; $3. 50 per 100
Also several thousand CHRYSANTHEMUMS,

nice soft healthy stock, 2-inch pots.
Our selection from good commercial sorts,

J2.00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich.

Mention American P^Iortst

ORCKIDS'tsBS'ORGHIDS
For Florists.

ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND,
and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

ACE NT:

A. DIM MOCK, 114 Chambers St.. N. Y. City.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutlierford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boskoop, Holland.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES, In ;iVln- pots at $;.i. super 100

Elegant clean stock. If you are in want of any

speak quick.

A. G. PRINCE & CO.,

88 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS

STANDARD VARIETIES.

FREE FROM DISEASE.
IVORV, best white, SCOTT, "MURILLA",
ROSE QUEEN, DAYBREAK and PIERSON.

Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Marie Louise Violets
and Carnations.

Field-growa. $4 0(1 and $.5 00 per 100
Florida Hot Water Boiler No. "H ". for sale cheap.
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

■-''"<;li l">ls S2 » per 100. moo per lOOO

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats

Jl M per 100.

FERNS, :i-inrl, p„t.s $ii.0OperI00

CARNATIONS. Plem Krown Lizzie Mc-
Oijnan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, stroni; fleld grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

routed cutllni:8 S2 00perlOO

SWAINSONA $2.00 per 100

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Honn and Golden f'leece...$:)00 per lOO

GERANIUMS.

Rooted cuttlntis $1.50 per 100, $12 00 per lOOO

C. LENGENFELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

Mention American Florist.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS, L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEIMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Send for our I'rice List

E.G. HILL & CO..

wtioiesaie Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

Alwsre mention American Florist.

CARNOTS.

375 fine plants, 3-inch pots; will
sell cheap, or exchange for good
Meteors.

HOPP & LEMKE. Paul P. 0., Mich.
FINE PLANTS.

Very low price.s. Per 100

3!,2-lnch MAI DS, tine JH.50

»- nch ■■ 3 OO

il-lnch METEORS 2..W

3-lnch MAlUSand METEORS 2.1X1

All worth twice the price asked, will please you.
,',000 Standard varieties of CARNATIONS, Write for
prices.

W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III.

WE DO NOT NEED THEM. DO YOU?

GOOD, CLEAN STOCK ROSES.

700 Beauties. 'J^-ln. pots. 4c. 200 Meteor, ,000 Brides-
maids. 4L10 Brides. 2Vlnch pots, 2c.
liOO Brides, loO Woottons, 160 Bridesmaids, 4-ln, pots

SeLd 10 cts. In stamps for f

Peoi-ia, Zll.

132

The American Florist.

Sept. 4^

Terre Haute, Ind.

The flower business, despite the hustle
and bustle noticeable in other lines, is
still dormant, an occasional funeral
design being about all that is being done
at present. However, it need hardly be
added that this stagnation is but tem-
porary.

Mr. L. Heinl has recently returned from
a trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis. He
reports having erjoyedagood time, being
much benefitted by the trip. Mr. H. has
overhauled his entire plant and has
rebuilt four houses. Three of these,
intended for roses and carnations, cover
each 127x20 and the fourth one, for ferns,
12x47. As Mr. Heinl never does things
by halves, it goes without saying that no
expense has been spared to make the
houses models of their kind. The very
best material as well as all the modern
improvements have been used throughout.

A sight well worth seeing is a house of
Nephrolepis cordata compacta grown by
Mr. J. G. Heinl. The stock is in perfect
condition, the plants looking exception-
ally fine and well grown. Mr. Heinl's
description of his recent tour through
Mexico, is both Interesting and instruct-
ive. Among other things he speaks very
entertainingly of Mexico's native flora.
Immense trees of Ficus elastica, produc-
ing leaves of great size, are quite common
In that country. Adiantums attain a size
that it would be hard to compare with
anything of their kind here, while Bou-
gainvillea glabra is grown to perfection
both as to size and color, some specimens
attaining a height of 25 feet and over.
Tradescantias and cannas of immense
size and beautiful color abound every-
where, the I'jrmer being grown on the
terraces in a way to produce the most
charming efi'ects. While in the city of
Mexico, Mr. Heinl took a stroll through
the flower market, which he describes as
something akin to our average markets,
except the prices realized for flowers.
Everything from a native orchid to the
humblest flower can be had there and had
for a song at that. Everything is cheap,
too cheap to insure that country's pros-
perity. A large wreath, for example, of
the kind that would sell here at this sea-
son for $3 or $4 can be had in Mexico for
$1, and a Mexican one at that.

Mr. Henry Graham has things in tip
top shape, being fully prepared to do a
rushing business during the coming
season. Homo.

Marblehead, Mass. — The most beau-
tiful and popular event of the summer
season at Marblehead is the annual
flower show. This year's exhibition was
the seventh anniversary of the affair, and
it ranked fully equal to its predecessors.
It took place in Abbott Hall on the after-
noon and evening of August 28, and was
attended by both permanent and tran-
sient residents in large numbers.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of

the PLANTS, BULBS and

SEEDS of

TOKIO AND OSAKA, JAPAN.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest price,
and we test everything at our experimental
garden on Columbia St., Dorchester, Mass.

WHOLESALE CATALOGUE TO THE
TRADE ONLY.

Office, 272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN AMERICA.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

DOZ. HUN.

:l!«.-ln. pots. Imshv, ]■-' to 1.5 In. hiKb j:i 00 S20.00

4 •■ •• l.s to 20 In. hlKt 4.00 W.OU

.') ■• ■• 20 to J.' In hleh B.OO .'lO.OO

S-.4 " '■ 3 to 0 ft.. *). $.1 & $0 each.

COCOS WEDDELLIANA.

2^-ln. pots, extra fine. ."• to r. leaves 2 00 15.00

.'I •■ •■ strone 2 .iO 20 00

3 " " very stroDK selected. 3 50 25.00
WU. ■■ ■• ■■ ■• 4 00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

EACH. DOZ.

.'> In- Dots, extn BtronK. bushy. .'■ to t; leaves,

l.s to20 1n. high $ .75 *S to

I'l.ln pots, heavy. 2 to 2'.s ft. hluh 1.50 18. (lO

T-ln. pots, beavr. 2 10 2l5 ft. high 2 00 24 01)

s-ln. pots. :it; to 411 In., decorative size, $:i.50 to $6.00 each.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

nOZ. HUN.
:i-ln.pot», 12 to I6ln, hlKh $2.00*15 00

4 •• WtolS •■ 4.60 ,'(5 (X)

i; ■■ 2 to 2W ft. high $125 each.

7 ■• 2 to 21-3 •■ .K-dO to $3 60 •■

LATANIA BORBONICA.

$16 00perdoz.

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-ln. pot, 10 to 12 In, h ub $1 2.7 each ; $16 00 per doz.

.1 •• 12 to 16 ■■ $1 .'bleach; $1S 00 per doz.

PHCENIX RECLINATA.

II In. p.)ts. 16 to IS In hlKli... -$1 iKleach; $111.00 per doz.

DRAC^NAS (in variety).

without doubt or exception we have the grandest
lot In the country. Open for Inspection.

5-ln pots $4 00perdoz.

5 *■ r. 00 •' (colored and coloring)

FICUS ELASTICA.BACH hux

4-ln. pots, fine strong plants $0 ;i6 $;10.00

i: •■ strong plants. 2 ft. high .60 50.00

7 ■■ ■■ 2>sto:ut. high . 76 75.00

FERNS. FERNS. FERNS.

If you ara goln^ to buy It wl.l pay vou to Ket a sam-
ple of our grand etock.
2M-ln. pots In 5 varieties. ,

Nephrolepis cordata coi
this grand variety.

:i-tn. pots, floe stock . $1.') OU per lilO

U ■■ fine specimens. l.Vls In. high.. $4 doz.; $:i.^ 1(J0

Pteris Umbrosa Gigantea.

4-ln. pots $8.^00 per ICO

" " 5.(X)perdoz.

bushy G;i each,

All measurements taken from top of pots. The above Is a brief list of our specialties. Our new Wholesale
List will be ready soon, eIvIhk description of all New Novelties Do not order till you see IT.
WRITE, TELEGKAPHorTELEPHONE 118, and our carriage will MEffiP YOU.
Addi^ss all communications to the Nurseries.

(N.Y. Office, 409 5th Ave.) NEW ROCHE LLE, N. Y.

PLANT BARGAINS

Per 10(1

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.H!^ in 810.00

PLUMOSUS. 2J^ in 8.00

BAY TREES ' ft , with 24 in. heads, pair $15.
CHRYSANIHEMUMS. all the leading var., -2 in 3.00
CANNA BURBANK, each 75c, per doz 88.00
FERNS Adiantum Farleyense, 2J^2 in . . . .
" " " 4 in . . .

Pteris Tremula and Serrulata, 2% in

in assortment for Ferneries

GERANIUMS Double New Life, Mme. Bruant,

and Fleur Poitevine H.OO

SMtLAX, extra strong, 2 in 2,50

VIOLETS. California, field clumps 5.00

CHINESE PRIMROSES in separate colors,

strong, 2 in 3.00

r. CARNATIONS

of the following leading varieties;
Alaska. Delia Fox, Eldorado, McGowan. Minnie Cook.

Portia, Tidal Wave and William Scott. SB 00 per 100.
Harrison's White, Mayor Pingree. Lily Dean, Mrs. H.

Duhme. Mrs. Geo M. Bradt, Maud Dean and Mo-

rello, $1200 per 100.

ROSES

CLEAN, HEALTHY STOCK.

Brides. Bridesmaid, Perles. Kaiserin, La France, t%-

in.. 84 00; 'iVz in., 8!l 00 per 100.
Merme's, Mme. Hoste, Meteors. '1% in., 83; 4 in., 87.
American Beauties, 'iVi in., 85; 3 in,, 87; 3}^ in., 810

GREENHOUSES.^ YflUOflflN'S SEED STORE/*'''"*""'""""''"'

10.00
40.00
4,00
4.00

WESTERN SPRINGS. IL

CHICAGO.

Glazing Material.

VAN REYPER GLAZING POINTS,
MASTICA,
LIQUID PUTTY,
MASTICA MACHINE,
SCOLLAY PUTTY BULB.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Box 75, Milwaukee, Wis.

When wrltluK mention American Florist.

BULBS,

ROMANS,

HABBISII,

F. W. NARCISSUS,

FREESIAS,

L. CANDIDUM.

20,000 FEET-out-of-iloor growings FICUS.

Any size up to 4 feet, at S25.00 for 100 feet; S22S.00 for 1000 feet.

Measurement from top of pot to crown of stem (not top leaf). Must be sold before
housinj; time.

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

Mention American Fiorlat.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

:nnch nota J .7,i perdo/.; * C.Ollper IIKI

:ii.5 Inch pots laSpertloz.; lU.lKI per 100

rilncji pots 2,25perdoz.; 20.00 per 1(10

l??"('aBh with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box 83, Carlisle, Pa.

VIOLETS E-

Per 100
Farquhar . . . t5— $11

' H. Campbell, California. .|4-$5
Discount of ten per cent, on lar^e orders.
MISS P. A. BAKER MEDIA, PA.

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LEXPERIEN6E TEflCtl&S

all thiniis aud "WISE} m<'
will li'arii by the fxporii^iicf ■
others how to avi»ul

^OIvLv^^.

We have been t<;Ilini; that w«-
imike a good boiler; thut it will
do good work and save fue).
Astonishing as it may seem, manv

^E^rvIE>^VE>I>

stattMucnt and have bought

boili'is and prodtfd therebv.

lors havi- not bi-lifvc-d thein

"ANY OLD THING'

tin

iipi'I

the

• path

T.I this la

von Id say. i:>OIVT bn-

lii-vc us. but I>0 bi-lii-vi- |.er-
sous who have had i-xperiencc
with the boilers and note what
they say.
For instanue;

M. S. WORDEN, North Adams, Mass.,

Writing us re.M'ntly says: "I am much pleased with my No. 12 Little
Giant Hot Watt-r Boiler, and it is a "Giant" indeed, for it heats so
niufh that I am thinking of building just as much more greenhouse
as I now have, and feel confident it will take care of the whole all
right. You need not hesitate at any time if any one wants to 4vnow
about the boiler, to have them write me.''

Our catalogue

i^i«e;e;

our prices are Ei^f I^IOIKCGr

.GIBLIN&CO.,Utica,N.Y.

International Horticultural Exposition,

in HAMBURG, MAY to OCTOBER, 1897.

Exhibits for the continuous display in the halls received at all times. Applications for
space at the special exhibitions must be received 14 days in advance.

NOW WE HAVE IT.

A Perfect
Carnation
Support.

We will send a sample free
if you pay express charges,
which will convince you
that it is all we claim.

The only support highty
commended by judges of
the "S. A. F." convention
at Providence. R. I.. Anu'.

:igeport, Conn.

Mention American Florist.

A GOO D AD.

A STORE PAINTED WITH

LUCAS PAINT.

IT PRESERVES IT BEAUTIFIES

ITWILL CATCHTHE EYE

THE FLORISTS' FERTILIZER.

Made by ateam process from pure night-soll i liquid
and solid matter), not adulterated with absorbents,
t'ully matured, and combines all the necessary ele-
ments forthe fertlllxailon of tbe soil and nutriment
of plants. Quick In action. Ground fine and pleasant
to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO.,

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

■^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^J

FURMAN BOILERS

GREENHOuisiE HEATING.

L-S I SAFE. SUBSTANTIAL. SIMPLE. ECONOMICAL.

III,].'

lirii-k :

' GREAT COAL SAVERS.

S.-n.l r..r Ciituloguf. Estiiiiatcs fri-c

THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO.

13 Vine Street, GENEVA, N. ^

BOSTON: 54 Oliver St. NEW YORK: 39 Cortlandl SI. PHILADELPHIA: 1019 Belz BIdg.

'^anu/acfurer of STEFFENSBRO?

FLORISTS
WIRE DESIGNS

,.-AND SUPPLIES.—

I&T.AS1.:3XE3

335 EAST m - STREET. NEW YOHK CITY.

When you write an
advertiser please state
tliat you saw tlie adv.
in the FLORIST.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

iB now accepted

■ "on .

well as In America.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.
AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St.. Chicago

134

The American Florist.

Sept. 4,

Rochester, N. Y.

BUSINESS SLOWLY BIT STEADILY IMPROV-
ING —OCCASIONAL SCARCITY OF GOOD
ROSES —PRICES AS LOW AS EVER.— FIELD
CARNATIONS IN FINE SHAPE.

For several weeks now business has
slowly but steadily increased. A good
many flowers are disposed of every day
in one shape or another, more so than is
usual at this season of the year, and we
don't hear the retailers complain so often
of the dull times, though we can not ex-
pect the chronic grumblers to admit that
this year's summer trade has been in
advance of former seasons. Whatever
caused this increase in the demand can
not be ascertained, but the fact that very
few of the fljwers oiTered daily in the
wholesale market remain unsold, shows
clearly that this stock is wanted by the
retailer or else he would not buy it in
such quantities, nor regularly every day
as he does now.

The market is fairly well supplied all
around with exception of roses, which
occasionally have been scarce and often
rather poor in quality. Asters areplenty
and frequently have to take the plate of
carnations in making up des'gus. With
all the lively demand, prices of flowers
have remained as low as ever for the
time of the year, but an advance may be
looked (or In thenearfutureif the demand
continues.

In the greenhouses nearly everybody is
preparing for planting carnations, which
are this year in very finecondition, owing
perhaps to the long continued cool
weather. Several violet houses have also
been planted during the month of August
and are promising to bloom early, but
the bulk of the plants is in the rield yet;
less disease is noticeable among them this
year, but it may come on later. K.

Congratulations to Mr. Gude.

Permit me to extend through your
columns my congratulations to the S. A.
F. on securing so able a man for its presi-
dent as Mr. W. F. Gude, and to Mr. Gude
on his accession to a position of such
responsibility. Three cheers for the S. A.
F. and its young president-tlect, from the
hills of West Virginia.

GUSTAVE OBERMEYER.

School for Florists.

Replying to "M. S." we do not know
of any school where you may learn the
florist trade. The nearest approach to
such a school is the course in horticulture
at the Missouri Botanical Garden, St.
Louis. Address the director. Prof. Wm.
Trelease, St. Louis, for particulars.

Stillwater, Minn — Frank Berry has
taken a three-year lease cf the gieenhouses
of Kuehn & Nehring. He has also added
three houses to his own plant, giving the
latter a total of 7,000 leet of glas?. As
the leased houses contain 5,000 feet, he
now controls a total of 12,000 feet of
glass.

GEO. KELLER & SON,
Flower Pots.

Before bviylnw write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wrtyhtwood Ave ,

CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

1*1 ACC lor (;rr,-.ilionsi;s, Cousi-rvaloriL-s.Hut-
ULAOd Ix'Js. etc. Also Hotbi'J Sashes and
M:its. I'fiirits. Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway, NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots frottl 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadalpliia, Pa.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower t'ots .shuuid correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our raciJiiies are uneauaied.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

*

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
laction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
-, J ^1 — ,.1 i.__i __j _:ii „_* jj gjjy other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap

and cleaned. Give them a tna! and you

as any other Pot on the market. Write for p

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO..

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

IT'S EJ^^JSY-

xplain the popularity of the

Champion Ventilating Apparatus.

Light, Strong, Durable. Efficient and Convenient, t
It is a favorite everywhere. t

vho answer thii

AMERICAN ROAD IVIACHINE CO..

Kennett Square, Pa,

THE
'fSEW DEPftRTURE,"
VENTIuaTING f\PPl.iaNCE?

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

TRADE DIRE6T0RY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence inatter in addition to the directory list

I=H,IC!E 82. OO.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
MaklnK a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji Ui SWAHN b SONS} Mluueapolis, 'jVUnn.

Mention American Flortst.

It costs 4 cents for each 60O feet of floor sp&C9

ensitive plants, EDdorsed

Nikoteen

by prominent floristB, Used for fumigation or sprayinpr
indoors or out. 200 pounds of tobacco In one pint of
Nikoteen. Bold by teedBmen Circular free. BEABCTTRA

DIP CO. CHICAGO.

«Quick|yMDocsiilt.*

FOR SALE. BY
Seed Stores.

l--or Free
I'amphlet,
write to

LdnSVILLE

ISpikit CruKD
Tobacco Co.

.ouisville.Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlKli

■Intf jKits

Our puts are red In (.-ulor.

213, 15. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.
When wTltlnK mention American Florist

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

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The American Florist.

135

KROESGHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse ^Boiler,

29 to 59 Srie St., CHICAGO.

BoMers made of tho bf.st.-t
ehcL'ls and lieaiitt nl BtiaM, \
(front. Blcies and L-ack). Writt

Mention American Florist

al. shell, firebox
luo all around
iriiiatlon.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH m|»rk ourasU' than pine.

SASH BARSJ

UP io%% FEET •xtENOTH MLOWGER.

REENHOUSE

AND OtHgR BUttOIMg WATEMAL.

Sen Jvfor^ur Illu4trat«4 BooK
"CYPAes)5 UJMBERvowfrsUSES."

Send lor^ur Special SreeohouwClrjcu lar.

TMEy^T STejUT^ Ijymbeir (o.,
N eVonseiH ^95t«n, Mass .'

When wrltlnB mention American Florist.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

WhAn wrttlnu montinn thw A'>i«rtfmn I

EVANS* IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for Illustrated Catalogue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS

Rlctuuond, Ind.

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATING.

MYERS & CO.

1518 & 1520 S. 9th St.
PHILADELPHIA.

Mention American Florist wlien writing

Always mention the American Flo-
tist when writing to advertise ;s.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circu!
or Estimates

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

%,^%/^,%,%/^>%,%^,%/%^^^^/^^%/%^^^^%^%f%/%,^^9^9^%f%<\

Mention America

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

Send for Florists' price List and Catalogue. Freb

rPON APPLICATION.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. Congrets. BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W, Randolph Street, CHICAGO,

Natural Gas Made Glass

FOR GREENHOUSES.

Wx^i:e> for Itiire-Jsit: j^rioe^®. .^^^

When wrltlnK mention the American Kk>riBt.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

MFR'S OF RED CEDAR AND CYPRESS
GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

1

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The American Florist.

Sept. ^,

Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K \T.

American Boiler rn...I.«
American Jadoo Co. . . 12H
American Road Mch.

Co IM

AmIlnB E C 1311

Baker Miss P A i:s

Bailer K A. . .. ..125

Bassett & Washburn .I2ti
Baversdnrfer H & Co. . 1-*'

BeckPrt Theo F 1~;'>

Ben. diet Goon r-".l

Berber Q H & Co. . . . I'.'s

Berry F i:il

Bobbtnk LC ISI

Borsall J B... 127

Boston Iiett«r Co I2t)

Breltmeyer Jno & Son? 130

Bantlne 8 J 127 1211

Burkl Fred 137

Burpee W Atlee & Co .128

Butz W T 4 FP 125

Ca'modyJ D KM

Child F H 129

Colclongh H 128

Cole Bros .. . 131
Conard & .Jones Co — 130
Conley John & Son 12H

'^ottaue Gardens
Crabb & Hunter
CralK Robt

Cunnlnyhai

neWalt Jno B VI

DletBCb A & Co i:i5

ni 'on J L 130 131

Dtmmock A 131

DomerFred ASons Co 131

DreerH A I il

Bhret F 127

Klllott W H 127

Bills* Pollworth i:fi

Faxon M O 128

GIblln & C> 133

Goodrich W C 125

Grossman CM 128

Gullelt W H & Sons. . . 131
OnrnBv Hester Co. . . IK

Hagenburger Carl 130

— - ■ .12.S

HambuTg Exposition .13;^

H» u'CkaBon 128

Hart M A 127

Heiss J B 12.i

Herendeen MfgCo. ..i:«

Hprr MhertM 131

HerrDK 128

Hews A H& Co 134

Hill EG 4Co 131

HIppardE 130 135

HI'oblngB 4 Cr 13«

Hopp 4 Lemke.

B. ■ ker H M Co..

.135

Woran Edw c.

Horan J 4 Son i;«

nulsebosch Bros 128

HuplEH 12i;

Illinois Cut Flower Co 13il
Japanese Nurseries. .,13"2
lennlngs E B 125

"t Bros Co..

King J M

Kramer I N & Son

liroeschell Bros Co, ,
Kuehn C A

Lang Julius

Lengenfelder C

fjockland L.um Co

Lent dale Edw

Lorl s. Bumnam Co. .
Loulsyllle Tobacco Co.
Lucas J k Co

W ES
MacBean \ '^
Manning I i b W
Marqulset 1 F
May L L 4 ( o
MeCanh\ N b 4 Co
McKellar ( \V
Meehan T v '' ns
Mtllang trauK
Monlnger J C Co
Morris F! ral Co
Mound CIS Ho Co
Myers 4 <"

Pennoek
Pierce M I
Pitcher 4 Mnnda
Prince A O 4 ( o 1
QuakerClty Mc b Wks
Kandall A I
Kateon W I
KaynorJ I

Redileld B :

Reed Glass & Paint Co I

helnberg Bros 13i; :

RlceM4Co

Rlckaecker C H

Rogers P'k Floral Co .1

RolkerA4F 1

Rupp J F 128 1

Sander & Co i

Schiller J L.
Scott John.

SUendan W F 1

Slebrecht 4 Son i

Situations. Wants, etc. :
Skabcura Dip Co.,

smith Natb 4 Son I

SoltauC 1

Souster Geo 1

Standard Ferilllztr Co 1

Stearns Lum ber Co 1

Steffens E l:

Storrs & Harrison 1

Struck J N 4 Bro 1

Sunderbrucn H L Co. 1
Suplot F.

sutberland Geo A 137

Suydam J A i;mi

Swahns Sons J G I;>1

Syracuse Pottery Co. i:u
Traendly 4 Schench , llT

VaughanJ C Ks l::,'

Weber H 4 Sons i;;i

Weeber4Don v.^

Welch Bros- \T.

WettUnWA l:iO

WhlUolnPoico i:«

Williams 4 Sons Co... 13ii

Winter 4 Glover liii

Witt bold Geo ....138

Wood Bros 13'.1

Wrede H 138

VoungJn

vounr Thos .T'-

Zeiler's Sons Chas. .
ZIrnglebel D

TopEKA, Kans. — The first annual con-
vention ot the Amateur Florists' Associa-
tion r.| Kansas will be held here Septem-
ber 30 in the state capitol, on floral day
of festival week. The professional florists
bnv been invited to join the convention.

JOHNC.

CO.

412 TO 422
HAWTHORNE AV.
\CHlCAGO.ILL

Hitolxing::^ 4& Co.

ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent Iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage for illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.

AND MANUFACTURERS OF HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATER HEATER.

Specially adapted to larse ranees. Will heat np to 1G,500 feet of elass. Highest econonty.

Moderate cost. Also Heaters for smaller work. tSi^ Send 6 ets. postage to New

York Office fur latest catalogue of heating and ventilating apparatus.

NEW YORK OFFICE.

160 FIFTH AVE., cor. 21st St.

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS,

IRVINGrON-ON-HUDSON. N. Y.

When writing mention Gardening.

Everybody knows the "SPENCE" is a good hot water heater.

They know it: tst, because it is good; 2nd, because there
have been so many opportunities to
hear of its goodntss, for the reason that
there are so many thousands in use —
more than any other hot water heater;
3rd, because it has been so long before
the public. The Spence's reputation

has been earned solely on its merits. Catalogue ?

American ^oi/er Compant/l^^^^SZ,

merit and
reputation

Qeatlon the American Florist.

Mmerica is "the Praw of the I/essel; there may be mare comfort Rmidsbips, but we are the Srst to touch Unknau/n Seas,"

¥ol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 11. 1897.

No, 484

^nm flk^mmmm ^mmm

Published every Saturday by

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.
322 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Address all communications to
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

329 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.
Eastern Office: 67 BromHeld St., Boston.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
Officeks— AD.\M Graham. Cleveland, o. presi-
dent; Karquhau Macrae. Providence. R. I., vice-
president; \V. J. STEWART. tM Bromfleld St.. Boston,
Mass., secretary: H. B. Beattv, Oil City. Pa., treas-
urer.

Officers-elect iTo be Installed Jan. 1. 181fii-Wm.
F. Gude. Washington. D (^.president: A. Donaghue,
Omaha, Xeb., vice-president; eecretary and treasurer

CONTENTS.

Roses— Notes V!J

— Sowing rose seed 137

Palm notes. 13S

Fancy leaved caladiuras (illus.) 138

Mass. Hort. Society exhibition . . IBS

Aquatic flowers at Providence 140

Petunia Mrs. F. Sander (illus.) HO

New York 140

Boston 140

Rochester. N. Y' 140

Fire insurance 141

Toronto 141

Philadelphia 142

St. Louis 142

Chicago 143

San Francisco 143

Pittsburg 143

The seed trade 148

Government seed distribution 148

Cincinnati loO

Dayton, O. 152

Jacksonville, 111 154

Utica, N. Y. — Peter Crowe has taken
into partnership J. O. Grahain, lately of
Binghamton, N. Y. It is the intention of
the new firm to erect additional green-
houses in the near future.

Reading, Mass.— Oa the evening of
August 31, a meeting was held for the
purpose of organizing an amateur gar-
deners' society. Thirty-four names were
entered on the roll and officers were
elected.

MiLLBROOK, N. Y — The regular meet-
ing of the Dutchess County Horticultural
Society was held at Memorial Hall on the
evening of Wednesday, September 8. An
instructive paper was presented by Mr.
Thos. Harrison upon 'Outside fruits for
the family table."

Rose Notes.

There will be little going on in the rose
houses this month except the routine of
cleaning, tying, and pinching off the buds
but if we propose to keep everything neat
and clean and in perftct order we shall
not need to go in search of a job to fill in
tte time. We shall find it not a waste of
time if we go over the benches once every
week, and after picking off any dead or
dying leaves scratch over the surface of the
soil, it does not consume much time but
does add to the appearance of the plants.

I would advise taking ad vantage of the
cool evenings to fumigate at least oaceor
twice a week, as long as we are not cut-
ting any flowers the smoke cannot possi-
bly injure anything, unless the house is
too hot at the time, or the work is done
by a very careless or inexperienced man.
It is poor policy to' wait until the plants
are covered with fly and have crippled
much of the tender foliage; it is much bet-
ter to start in time and render it impossi-
ble for the fly to ever get a foothold.

The thrips that have been so trouble-
some on Beauties during the last few
years seem to be extending their field of
operation this season, and are to te
found in quantity on Brides, Maids,
Testout, Kaiserio, and probably other
varieties. In some instances there seems
to beactually millionsof them to a house.
I have found nothing so far that answers
so well as an exterminator of this pest as
tobacco smoke; it is no use to play at
smoking though for thrip?, it must be
done thoroughly and frequently.

A gentle reminder that abundant ven-
tilation at this season is very desirable
may not be out of place, though I have
harped on this string more than once dur-
ing the last few months. As a rule we
have a good many bright sunny days
during September and October, with cool
nights, ideal weather (or rose growing,
and we may turn this charming weather
to good account by ventilating freely
whenever possible, and so secure hardy,
strong, and robust foliage and plants,
exactly what we need to begin the winter
campaign; or we may pamper our stock
througli f;ar of mildew or black spot, and
find ourselves possessed of a lot of weak
straggling things quite incapable of pro-
ducing any really hrst-class bloom.

Hybrids intended for Christmas must
be pruned not later than September 15.
The best growers now prune this class of
roses down very low leaving not more

than from 6 to 9 incbis of the current
season's wood, in preference to the bend-
ing over system. The English growers I
notice prune much lower than is custom-
ary in this country, but they start them
very slowly and do not aim to have them
In bloom earlier than February 1, and
with their system severe pruning seems
to be the proper thing. In my own
experience I have found that those started
up earlier than November 1, should not
have the extra strong shoots cut back
too hard, as the lower eje^on such wood
are very slow to start. There is apt to
be considerable spider on the old leaves
that have fallen, and they should be
taken out and burned, and everything in
the house, on the benches and underneath
put in good shape. The benches may
receive a mulch at once or it can be lelt
until the eyes begin to break. A good
heavy syringe two or three times a day
will be needed to moisten the soil and
assist the eyes to push. If the outdoor
temperature does not fill below 50° full
air should be kept on both day and night.
Pot plants that may be standing outside
can be pruned and left there for two or
three weeks with advantage, syringing
and watering of course just the same as
if they were in thegrtenhouse.

Carried over teas that have been prop-
erly rested should be cut back without
delay. Some growers object to pruning
a tea rose any further than to merely trim
out a little of the thin wood and take the
tips oS' the strong ones; others again cut
out everything and leave only a stump.
Good or poor success may follow either
of these methods according as the plants
are weak or strong or the cultivator is
skillful or otherwise, but I think that a
middle ground is much to be preferred to
either extreme. One point however, I am
satisfied on, namely, that tea roses may
be pruned quite severely and sustain no
injury, provided they are properly rested
in advance. When there is sufficient head
room I prefer to allow them to grow in
an upright position, otherwise they will
do equally well bent over, in the latter
case, however, it will be necessary to
trim out more of the sma'l wood or it
will eventually be smothered with the
stronger growth. A'^ter pruning a cool
moist air day and night will furnish the
best conditions for strong vigorous
growth. RoBT Simpson.

Sowing Rose Seed.
I have some seeds taken from a seed
pod of a tea rose. I desire to plant these
seeds and would like to know whether
they should go through a course of strat-
ification before planting, and if so how
would you advise m; doing the same,
the seeds being now thoroughly dry and
ripe. Also what kind of soil should be
used? Subscriber.

In reply to subscriber will say sow rose

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seed as soon as ripe. Break the pods and
separate the seeds. Pots or shallow
boxes containing five or six inches of
light soil supplied with good drainage is
all that is needed to sow them in. Cover
^i to i/i inch, firm moderatelv and place
in a light airy position. Keep the soil
moderately damp.

Rose seeds germinate with great irreg-
ularity; some will come in a few weeks,
others two or three months, although
they have been known to remaindormant
for a year before making their appear-
ance. This irregularity is probably due
to the very hard shell of the seed.

Elmer D. Smith.

Palm Notes.

What not to grow is sometimes of quite
as much import arce to the florist as the
reverse cf this question, and in the mat-
ter of palm growing there stem to be
various pitfalls that beset the beginner,
some of which may bebriifly noted in the
present paper.

One of the first suggestions to the tyro
in the palm business is to avoid too great
variety in stock, it being much moresatis-
factory to both grower and consumer if
the first efforts of the grower are directed
toward the production of onlj three or
four species in thoroughly satisfactory
specimens. Size is not by any means the
only quality one should aim for in grow-
ing plants of this class, but perfection of
shape, clean and healthy foliage, and also
good substance of the latter, are among
the most desirable points, for while every
florist has some customers who can only
be satisfied with quantity, yet it does not
take such a great time to educate them to
somewhat higher standards.

And as anexample of what can be done
bv proper methods it may be stated that
an ideal plant of the common Fan palm,
Latania borbonica, ina(>-inch pot should
hold all its foliage up to that stage, and
as a matter of fact I have frequently seen
plants of this useful species still holding
the seed leaf when well established in
S-inch pots.

Of course it is useless to expect plants
of the above description if the young
stock is not given a reasonable amount
of space and light, and shifted on from
time to time before starvation compels
the loss of the lower leaves. The kentias
will also hold their foliage for a consider-
able time providing the plants are given
sufficient space, and if kept clean and well
cared for it is not unusual to see the seed
leaves in good condition on a plant in a
6 or 7-iEch pot.

Areca lutes cens seldom holds the seed
leaf as long as those above referred to,
but from the fact that this species natu-
rally throws out secondary growths
around the base, it is comparatively easy
to have well furnished plants if reason-
able space and light be given.

.\reca rubra has been tested by many
growers, but is usually discarded after a
few seasons, for while this species makes
a graceful and handsome specimen, its
foliage is tender and too easily injured to
be a profitable decorative plant, and it
also requires a somewhat high tempera-
ture to ensure rapid growth and good
color.

The two palms variously known as
Areca Baueri and A. sapida, and also as
Kentia Baueri and K. sapida, but bothof
which are correctly rhopalostylis, find
considerable favor with European grow-
ers of decorative stock, but being rather
slow in growth while young, have not
met with much demand here, and should
therefore be taken up cautiously by the
small dealer.

The rhopalostylis are however, much
tougher and have more merit than Areca
alba and A. aurea, two forms that are of
similar character to A. rubra though
abundantly distinct thereirom.

Euterpe edulis andOreodoxaregia were
both more common in the trade about
twenty years ago than they are now, and
while both are admirable for outdoor
planting in the extreme southern states,
yet neitner have much value in a small
state for florists' use, a spindly habit and
sparse foliage beingcharacteristic of these
plants during the juvenile period.

ChafflcErops cxcelsa, C. humilis and
Corypha australis are all of some value
as vase plants and for ao occasional
decoration, but areratherslowin growth
while young and not much in demand for
retail sales. These three palms can be
safely recommended on the score of hardi-
ness, and in lact can be wintered in a
temperature of 45° without injury pro-
viding they are not over- watered.

Among cocos, of wliich therearea num-
ber of species, the only really necessary
one for the average dealer is the well-
known C. Weddeliana, which is almost
indispensable in filling ferneries and for
low table designs. Of the other species of
this genus, there are two or three which
crop up from time to time, notably Cocos
plumosa, C. flexuosa and C. Roman-
zofKana, all of which are highly ornamen-
tal in large specimens, but in a small
state have only simple leaves and remind
one of Curculigo recurvata, though not
as rapid in growth as the latter plant.

The geonomas also have but little value
as florists stock, with the exception of G.
gracilis, the latter being almost as grace
ful as Cocos Weddeliana, though not
quite as easy to manage as the last
named.

Seaforthia elegans and Ptychospeima
Alexandra are excellent plants for plant-
ing out in a conservatory, and are also
ot some use in a small state, but neither
can be recommended to a customer with
tbe same freedom one would use in pre-
senting a latania or a kentia. And wtile
both seaforthia and ptychosperma are
easy to germinate and quick in growth,
yet their foliage is soft and does not wear
well in a dwelling.

The phoeaix are a sturdy race of palms,
and several sorts are easy to procure, but
if confined to one species only I would
recommend P. reclinata, this being one of
the most rapid growers in the genus and
bears exposure well, either for decorating
or for house culture, and is much to be
preferred to tbe common Date Palm, P.
dactylifera. W. H. Taplin.

Fancy Leaved Caladiums.

The accompanying engraving is from a
photograph of the fancy caladiums in one
of the greenhouses on the estate of tbe
late Geo. W. Childs, at Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Mr. John Hughes, the superintendent,
gave the following details as to their
culture.

The bulbs are potted in June, five to six
large ones being placed in a 12inch pot,
in which the plants remain from first to
last. The soil used consists of one part
loam, one part rotten manure, and a
spade full of sand and the same of bone
dust to every twenty of soil. After the
potting a good watering is given, but no
more for a while, relying altogether on
syringing overhead, which is done three
times a day. The belief is that under this
treatment roots are formed quickly, and
the pots are well filled with rheni before
much top is made.

After this, when fair tops are formed,
the plants are given manure water three

times a week, quite weak at first, but
stronger as growth gets stronger. They'
are grown in an ordinary greenhouse,
with no fire heat excepting towards fall,
when a slight fire is started at night to
counteract any harm which might come
from the chill air. Free ventilation is
given at all times, but in a way that will
not cause a draft, and theglassls shaded.
Towards the close of September water is
gradually withheld to dry cflf the bulbs.
When the tops are dead, showing the
bulbs to be ripe, they are taken out of
their pots and placed in a sunny, dry
place in the greenhouse, to get thoroughly
dried, when they are cleaned, and the
bulbs placed in pots and covered with dry
sand. Boards are placed on the hot water
pipes, and the pots of bulbs set on these,
to remain there all winter. They get no
water from that time until they are
repotted in spring. About one hundred
and seventy sorts are grown, iccluding
the best cf the new and old varieties.

Many of the plants shown in the picture
were five to six feet across. One, a fiae
plant of bicolor splendens, was six and a
half feet, and a magnificent Mons. Hardy
was seven feet.

Mr. Hughes regards the following two
dozen sorts as among the best: Alba
lutea, Beta, bicolor splendens, Boildieu,
candidum, Chantini, Clio, Cannaertii,
Duchartii, delicatissimum. Excellent, Em-
peror of Brazil, Gustav Engelhart, Lin-
deni, Mons. A. Hardy, Madame SheaflTer,
Madame Bleu, AIeyerbeer,nobile, Perle de
Brazil, Prince Albert Edward, Triomphe
de 'I Exposition, Wightii, Wm. the Third.
M.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society. An-
nual Exhibition.

The annual plant and flower exhibition
of the Massachusetts Horticultural Sjci-
ety was held on Wednesday and Thurs-
day, September 2 and 3. It was, as most
of the exhibitions of this society now are,
free to the public, and the halls were
crowded continuously.

The upper hall was devoted exclusively
to the plants, which were arranged in
enormous groups with serpentine walks
among them, forming a very pretty efiect
but necessarily crowded so that the beau-
ties of the gigantic and stately palms,
tropical foliaged plants and superb speci-
men ferns were but poorly displayed. No
better argument for a new hall is needed
than is presented in a visit to one of these
annual shows. Nowhere In America can
a grander exhibition of perfect specimen
greenhouse plants be got ten together than
is possible when the expert gardeners of
Boston are so inclined and it is to be
regretted that such utterly inadequate
facilities are provided.

Nothing finer in groups of foliage plants
has been staged here for a long time than
the collection shown by J. S. Bailey (Wm.
Donald, gardener), and thatfromjohn
L. Gardner (Wm. Thatcher, gardener)
was a close second. A beautiful specimen
of Alocasia Sanderiana in Mr. Donald's
group was awarded a silver medal for
superior culture. In the lesser sized
groups and in the palm classes J. H.
White (J. H. Wheeler, gardener), Dr. C.
G. Weld (K. Finlayson, gardener), John
L. Gardner and N. T. Kidder (Wm. Mar-
tin, gardener), competed, and rare and
beautiful specimens abounded. J. H.
White's Eurya latifolia variegata was a
stately example of this beautiful plant.
A certificate of merit went to Dr. Weld's
Heliconia illustris rubricaulis. Other per-
fect specimens in Dr. Weld's groups were
Dracana Doucetti, Acanthophoenix crin-
ita and L'cuala grandis. The judges

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139

FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS.

were so entranced with a collection of
thirty varieties of crotons frotti J. E.
Roth well (J. Mutch, gardener) that they
voted it a silver medal.

Caladiams were grand. They came
principally from N. T. Kidder and Dr. C.
G. Weld. Some of the best varieties were
La Perle du Brazil, Candidum, Leopold
Robarts, Triomphe de 1' Exposition, Ex-
cellent, Sir Walter Scott, Iiique, Relne
Marie de Portugal and Princess Alexan-
dra. Harvard Botanic gardens (Robt.
Cameron, gardener) contributed a large
group of decorative plants in which Mar-
tinezia simplex, Geon^ma serrata, Kentia
McArthurii, Myriocarpa stipitata, Ne-
phrolepis exaltata var. hirsutula and Ne-
phrolepis acuta were conspicuously fine.
A collection of Japanese plants and curi-
osities including dwarfed and contorted
ferns, cvcads, bamboos, pines, maples, etc.,
was shown by B.Muto and the odd things
attracted much attention from visitors.

Ferns were shown in good variety and
form bv J. H. White, Dr. Weld, E. S." Con-
verse and John Jeflfrles, and Ivcopods bv
Dr. Weld. A specimen of Nephrolepis
exaltata measurirg eight to ten feet from
tip to tip of the drooping fronds came
from C. H. Souther. Begonia Rex from
E. S Converse (D. F. Roy, gardener) and
Tas. L. Little were very good. Tfie latter
showed a set of twelve sp'endid Rex hy-
brids, plants averaging three feet across,
and a good group also came from W. S.
Lincoln. There were fewer orchids shown
than usual. A group of tencypripediums

from J. S. Rothwell included the beautiful
C. Corningii.

Flowering plants were more in evidence
than has generally been the case at these
annual plant exhibitions and these helped
out the crotons and caladiums in supply-
ing the necessary brilliancy where color
would otherwise have been badly missed.
J. H. White contributed a large number
of fuchsias and flowering begonias. Can-
nas in bloom from John Jeffries, J. L. Lit-
tle and J. W. Howard tilled a long-felt
want. Two specimens of Begonia Haage-
ana with massive pendent clusters of
flowers from Jas. L. Little (Geo. P. Green,
gardener) were among the finest things
shown and there was an unusually well-
grown pyramidal Clerodendron Balfourii
from N. T. Kidder. Mr. Kidder also
showed Caironia exigua with an abund-
ance of pretty pink blossoms, and C. H.
Souther had a fine specimen of Anthurium
Brownii.

The prizes of $25 and $20 were appa-
rently not regarded as an inducement
equal to theS. A. F. medal which brought
out such fine displays at Providence, for
there were no entries in this class.

In the cut flower department which
was confined to the lower hall and corri-
dors there was a bewildering sea of color.
There were nasturtiums, marigolds, zin-
nias and other garden favorites in profu-
sion and dahlias fairly overwhelmed
everything else. There were dahlias
enough if well displayed to fill the lower
hall. Good j udges pronounced the dahlia

show to be the best ever given in this
country. There were show, fancy, cactus,
liliputians and singles in endless variety
and the popular interest in the dahlia
was very evident. On general display
filling one hundred or more bottles the
prizes were awarded respectively to H. F.
Burt, W. C. Winter and Lothrop & Hig-
gins. John Endicott & Co., L. W. Sdow
and John Parker divided with the above
exhibitors the premiums on the special
classes and large quantities were staged
bv W. W. Rawson. There wasconsldera-
ble confusion as to classification and
quite a number of disqualifications for
i iformality were noted in consequence.
The reviving importance of the dahlia as
an exhibition flower makes it imperative
that a standard classification be adopted
and well understood hereafcer.

The aquatic plants, of which there were
large tanks from Oakes Ames and L. W.
Goodell, were as u«ual greatlv admired.
H. A. DieershowedNvmphaea Doogueana
and Nymp' ;ei Gnrneyana.two new seed-
lings, the former white with a soft pink
flush, the latter deep red.

Interesting individual exhibits were
gladiolus "White Lady" from H. A.
Dreer, improved D-ummond phlox and
verbenas from L. W. Goodell, zonal gera-
niums from George Hollis. seedling cole-
uses from C. A. Perkins, Nympbaa Dev-
oniensis from W. B. Shaw, dahlia
"Seraph" from Edwin Davenport and
seedling canna "Sen. Geo. Peabody Wet-
more" from Robert Christie.

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Sept. II,

There was a large display of foreign
grapes contributed by Miss E.J.Clark,
J. H. White, E. S. Converse and W. C.
Winter.

C. H. Allen of Floral Park, N. Y., and
W. F. Dreer of Philadelphia were among
the visitors.

Aquatic Flowers at Piovidence.

In the beautiful collection of aquatic
flowers exhibited by Carl Blomberg, gar-
dener to Oakes Ames, which won the
silver medal of the Society of American
Florists at Providence, the following
hardy nympbaeas were included. N
odorata and its varieties minor, sul
phurea, Carolinieuses and rosea; N. Mar
liacea albida, N. M. Robinsonii, N. M
lucida, N. M. lulva, N. M. rosea, N. M
chromatella, N. M. purpurata and N. M
fulgens; N. Laydekeri rosea and Nelum
bium speciosum.

Tender kinds shown wereN.zanzibaren-
sis, N. z. rosea, N. stellata, N. stellata
Eastoniensis, N. zanzibarensis Mme. Anna
C. Ames and N. scutitolia. Other aquatic
plants of which specimens were included
wereLimnanthemum lacunosum, Ponte-
deria crassipes major, Sparganium sim-
plex, Rbjncospora alba, R. glomerata,
Sagittaria variabilis, JuncusefTusus, My ri-
pbyllum proserpinacoides, Scirpus erio-
phorum, S. lacustris, Acorus Japonicus
variegatus, Cyjerus alternitolius, C.
strict us (pungens). C. Papyrus (Papyrus
antiquorum) and C. strigosus.

Petunia Mrs. F. Sander.

This is undoubtedly the most beautiful
of all the double petunias introduced, of
a most charming pink color which is
enhanced under arti6cial light. The large
globular blossoms are produced with the
utmost freedom and are beautifully frilled.

Its durability is remarkable for a petu-
nia and the odor is very agreeable. Al-
though the mass of petals is so thick the
flower tube never splits and a plant in
flower makes a charming object. It has
created much interest at all the prominent
exhibitions and has received a number of
awards. A. Dimmock.

New York.

TRADE CONDITIONS — CARNATIONS SELLING
BETTER — VIOLETS COMING IN ALREADY.
— DINNER OF THE N Y. GARDENERS'
SOCIETY. — A GOLD "WATCH FOR WM.
WINCt TT — JOHN WEIR RETURNS TO
WORK — CLUB MEETING NEXT MONDAY
EVENING —LOCAL ITEMS.

Trade during the past week has not
kept pace with the rapidly increasing
quantity of flowers being sent in to the
market. The bulk of the roses received is
cut from young stock and is, as a rule,
small sized. American Beauty sells rather
better than it did last week but it is only
the longest stemmed ones with good
blooms that bring anything like a steady
price. Roses of standard varieties in
small and ordinary grades bring from
$7.50 to $10 per thousand, a little fancy
stock going for $3 and $4.

Carnations sell better and are really
the only flowers enjoying any sort of a
regular market the supply of desirable
blooms being limited. Asters are less
plentiful than at last report, but still
over plenty for the demand. The violet
outlook for the winter is very good,
although most of the growers in Pough-
keepsie and vicinity planted later than
usual. Still the stock in general looks
well and many will begin to ship regularly
by September 15. Sample small bunches

can be seen in market occasionally even
at this early date.

The retailers are not yet finished with
renovating their stores and consequently
there is no attempt at carrving any more
stock than is necessary to fill their orders.

The annual dinner of the New York
Gardeners' Society will take place at the
Grand Central Palace on Saturday even-
ing, September 11. A good time is prom-
ised and it is expected that there will be
also a fine exhibition.

On last Saturday evening Mr. Wm.
Wincott, foreman at Mr. Sutton's West
Islip greenhouses, was surprised by a
party of his friends who presented him
with a very handsome gold watch, Mr.
Sutton making the presentation speech.

John Weir has just returned from his
vacation looking well and hearty and
says that he is prepared now to do battle
with the commission men another season.
His appearance bears out the statement.

Messrs. C. F. Bahret and G. Bahret, of
Poughkeepsii;, will arrive home on the St.
Paul on Friday of this week. Mr. Fleisch-
man is expected by thelSih. Mr. Thorley
will not return before October 1.

A large attendance is looked for at the
club meetirg on Monday next, Septem-
ber 13, as some one will probably be
present to speak of the trip to the S. A F.
convention at Providence.

The outing of the John J. Foley Associa-
tion took place last Sunday at Qaeens, L.
I., and is said to have been a brill ant
success.

Rob't M. Grey, recently of Minneapolis,
has taken the position of foreman at the
establishment of Julius Roehrs at Ruther-
ford.

W.J. Knight, of Newark, N.J. , has been
appointed receiver for the F. E. McAllis-
ter Company.

Boston.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY — MR M.H.N RTON ENTERTAINS
AT HIS SUMMER COTTAGE. —JACKSON
DAWSON RETURNS FROM EUROPE — C J.
DAWSON GOES INTO THE PARK DEPART-
MENT.—DEATH OF G. W. MARSHALL S
CHILD.

Outside of the annual plant and flower
exhibition which is described in another
column the past week has been barren of
sensation or special Incident in this vicin-
ity. The annual exhibition brought to a
close the series of weekly exhibitions at
Horticultural Hall and the annual show
of fruit and vegetables is the only notable
event intervening between the present
time and the chrysanthemum show,
which will undoubtedly equal any of its
predecessors in interest and value. The
regular nomination ticket for officers and
committees of the Horticultural Society
was presented at the monthly meeting
on Saturday, September 4, and there be-
ing only a few minor changes from the
ticket of last year the acceptance of the
list at the polls is a foregone conclusion.
The garden committee has had a busy
time visiting places in competition for the
various prizes which it controls and sev-
eral more trips are in prospect. The veg-
etable gardens of Sumner Coolidge at
East Watertown were visited on August
31 and a trip to Taunton is scheduled for
Thursday of the present week.

Mr. M. H. Norton inviied a few of his
friends to visit him on Labor Day at bis
summer cottage at Hough's Neck. It
would take a big house to hold all Mr.
Norton's friends and the list was neces-
sarily limited to the size of the cottage.
The fortunate ones were treated to one
of the pleasantest events in the long series
of reunions which have grown to be so

essential as factors in the social existence
of floricultural Boston. About twenty-
five gentlemen responded to the invita-
tion, among them being the veterans John
Galvin and Fred. L. Harris, the "Boston
twins," Warren Ewell and Fred. Mathie-
son. Superintendent Pettigrew of the
Park Department, "Little Woodie," E.
M. Wood, Alex Montgomery, James
Comley from Lexington and Jos. Fuller
from Leominster.

The day was all that could be desired,
a perfect September day. The elm-shaded
streets of old O jincy town never looked
prettier and the blue waters of the bay,
dotted with islands and as smooth as a
mirror, presented a picture long to be
remembered. The cottage is close to the
water's edge and several of the visitors
could not resist the temptation to take a
swim. It cannot be truthfully said, how-
ever, that these gentlemen in their striped
bathing suits added materially to the
beauty of the sceae.

The dinner was under the immediate
supervision of Mrs. Norton, who with
the other members of her numerous house-
hold won the everlasting gratitude of
about as hungry a party as ever built up
an appetite on sea air. In the indispens-
able after-dinner speeches this was the
theme for every one, and had the big-
hearted ex-president of the S. A. F. not
been already a reigning favorite, his pop-
ularity would have been fixed forever by
that dinner.

Jackson Dawson returned from his
European trioon the Catalonia, Monday,
6th inst. He saw many interesting
places on his journeys and met many
friends and gentlemen of horticultural
fame who treated him with great kind-
ness, but he failed to find a collection of
hardy treee and shrubs equal to that in
his own Arnold Arboretum, and, not-
withstanding his many interesting expe-
riences, returns convinced more than ever
that his home is in the most favored land
under the sun.

Chas. J. Dawson, who has had charge
of the greenhouses at the Bussey Institu-
tion for some years, has accepted a posi-
tion in charge of a portion of the plant-
ing department in the public parks under
Mr. Pettigrew, a place for which he is
eminently fitted.

R jbert P., the httle son of George W.
Marshall, of Everett, died on Saturday,
August 21.

Rochester, N. Y.

BUSINESS CONTINUES TO IMPROVE — NO
SCARCITY OF STOCK EXCKPT ROSES —
FINE ASTERS — EARLY COSMOS. — HARDY
FLOWERS — THE FLORISTS' PICNIC.

Business conditions continue with the
same encouraging upward tendency.
There is no scarcity of flowers, however,
though on some occasions during the
week past roses were short in supply and
everything in the shape of a rose, good or
bad, was eagerly taken up. There is a
very good demand for outdoor stuff but
it has to be of Al quality; the poorer
grades are not wanted.

Large long stemmed asters never sold
as well as they do this year, but they are
beauties, better in fact than we have ever
seen them before, 5 to 6 inches across on
an average and as perfect in shape as a
chrysanthemum. They are Semple's
varieties and Vick's branched. The season
was especially favorable for their growth
and we hear very little of disease in this
locality. Cosmos Early Dawn has been
in the market for more than a month and
takes surprisingly well. In our climate
we can not grow the ordinary late varie-
ties profitably because frost is almost

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141

PETUNIA MRS F. SANDER.

sure to destroy them just as they begin
to flower, while Early Dawn begins in
July and holds out until frost. Of the
helianthus, the semi-double Isetiflorus
takes the lead in the market; it is smaller
and more graceful than any of the multi-
florus type and has a long slender stem.
Rudbeckia Golden Glow also meets with
ready sale, but the flowers must not be
cut before they are fully out; half matured
they show a greenish center which spoils
their looks. Stems of gladiolus and tube-
roses do not sell near as well as in former
seasons, the market is over flooded with
them.

Next Friday all our florists will close
their stores promptly at noon and take a
half holiday to attend the annual picnic
of the florists. Extensive preparations
are going on now under the management
of our commission man, J. W. Keller, and
there is no doubt that the afiair will be
an immense success. All sorts of atlethic
games, shooting, pitching quoits, running
races of fat and lean florists, jumping,
etc., will be on the program among other
good things. Several guests from out of
town are expected to be present. Oak-
wood, the celebrated and at the same
time secluded and fashionable summer
resort near here, is the place selected for
the grand occasion. It is strictly a tem-
perance place, for no liquor of any kind is
exposed there for sale, but J. W. has
amply prepared for emergencies; doctor's
certihcates lor all participants are in
readiness to be presented at the new drug
store which was temporarily erected in
the beautiful glen. Oakwoods soil is not
fertile enough for electric hght plants, so
at night fall the congregation will have
to adjourn to the nearest bowling alleysin
the town of Brighton, where electric
lights are abundant and the "Red lan-

terns" so well known here as well as in
some parts of New York and Brooklyn,
are furnished on shortest notice. K.

Fire Insurance,

To THE Florists of America: At the
Providence convention of the Society of
American Florists the undersigned com-
mittee was appointed to ascertain
whether or not the trade really desires a
mutual fire insurance association, and if
so to proceed with the formation of a per-
manent organization. We want to ac-
complish this work quickly and respect-
fully request a response at once, stating
what amount of insurance you would
take providing a satisfactory organiza-
tion were effected.

You will find the committee's report in
the trade papers reporting the proceed-
ings of the convention. Should you care
to make any suggestions they will be
thankfully received and cheerfully con-
sidered. All questions will be gladly
answered by any member of the commit-
tee. When you state the amount of
insurance you would take please also
state when present insurance, if you carry
any, will expire.

The members of the present committee
have for five years given the matter care-
ful attention, and after weighing every
objectionable feature carefully, aie now
convinced that the scheme of a mutual
fire insurance among the florists is prac-
ticable. There are skeptics on the sub-
ject. The hail association had the same
trouble, and all know how it has tri-
umphed.

Kindly address at once the member of
the below named committee who is near-
est you, and state how much insurance
you would carry should a satisfactory

organization be eflfected. Do not delay.
Give us the encouragement of your sup-
port. We need you; yon need the insur-
ance which we are satisfied we can give
you for less than fifty per cent of present
underwriters' rates. Write to one of UB
immediately.

Respectfully: E. H. Michel, 1620 Olive
street, St. Louis, Mo.; J. G. Esler, Saddle
River, N. J.; E. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis,
Md ; W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind.; M.
A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass.

[The above announcement of the com-
mittee on fire insurance should receive
prompt response from all in the trade. If
you want protection against fire at rea-
sonable rates now is the time to make
your wishes known. The committee have
been to a good deal of trouble to formu-
late a practical plan for providing satis-
factory mutual insurance against fire,
and it now rests with the trade whether
it shall have such protection at mutual
rates.— Ed.]

Toronto.

THE EXHIBITION. — FINE DISPLAY. — UNSUIT-
ABLE BUILDING — LABELLING. — LEADING
AWARDS. — VISITORS.

In the miserable, dark, dingy old shed
they call a "Horticultural Hall" upatthe
Exhibition is to be found a first-rate
show of plants this year, which with
proper space and a decent place to show
them off would make as good a display
as could be seen in the country- But sit-
uated and placed as they are very few of
the best specimens show off their chief
points of beauty nor, as far as I can see,
can they be made to do so in such an un-
suitable building. In these days of horti-
cultural enlightenment one expects some-
thing better from a big affair like the
Industrial Exhibition of Toronto, and
with two flourishing societies like the
Gardeners' and Florists' and the Horti-
cultural in the city something better
should be insisted on.

And now I am finding fault, there is
another thing I think should be remedied.
Hardly a plant in the whole show was
labelled, although one of the regulations
says "All articles to be correctly named
and properly labelled." But the rule has
not been strictly enforced I believe for
years, if It ever was, and so exhibitors
have become careless. Now I do think
that it is very important that, in a show
like this especially, the names should be
on every plant separately exhibited (of
course one could hardly expect it on a dec-
orated table). During the second week
of the fair the hall is crowded every day
all day long. Do the people know any
more when they go out than when they
come in? Can they learn anything as
matters are at present? Let it be under-
stood next year that the judge will en-
force the rule in future and the complaint
will not have to be made again.

There were four entries in the section
calling for 75 distinct stove and green-
house plants, and, needless to say, there
were some magnificent specimens shown.
Exhibi.ion Park (John Chambers), Cen-
tral Prison (W. Houston), Horticultural
Gardens (A. Watkins) and Reservoir
Park (G. Reeves) were the exhibitors and
the prizes were awarded in the order
given. For the most tastefully arranged
table of plants 16x19 feet there were
three entries, Manton Bros., The Asylum
(J. Graham) and Grainger Bros., all very
good. The first named was a very pretty
table with a great variety of both flow-
ering and foliage plants. Orchids were
rather poor. Palms very good in all
entries, Mr. F. G. Foster, the judge, say-
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seen here. Ferns were also very good,
especially the 12s shown by the Central
Prison and Exbloition Park; theNeottop-
teris nidus avis among the former and
Davallia Mooreana in the latter were
worthy of special mention.

Flowering plants, stove and green-
house, were a great improvement on for-
mer years and made a really fine show.
Manton Bros, took first prize for tuber-
ous begonias with 12 very healthy well
grown plants. The first prize for hang-
ing baskets was as usual taken by Mr. J.
Graham, of the Asylum, with two beau-
ties that would cover the side of a house,
nearly. The Central Prison took first for
fancy caladiums with a fine lot of varie-
ties, new to these parts. A great source
of interest was a large plant of Cycas
revoluta in flower, grown by Mr. Rob't
Gore, gardener to Sir Casimir Gzowski.
Cut flowers come in next Tuesday.

The flower beds in the Exhibition Park
are looking very attractive and gay just
now, and, tharks to the weather, the
grass is beautifully green. The gardens
of the Mercer Reformatory, which is
passed en route to the Exhibition, are
also looking exceedingly pretty now and
attract lots of attention.

Mr. Geo.Vair has bought the old green-
houses at Chestnut Park, theestateof the
late Sir D. L. Macpherson, where he was
gardener and steward for many years.
Mr. Vair helped to build these green-
bouses over 40 years ago. He has
already disposed of all the piping, put in
by Hitchings & Co., and I believe most
ol the glass. Everything was of the very
best quality.

Visitors to the fair: Mr. T. Meehan, of
PLiladelphia; Mr. M. A. Wilhelmy, of
Cleveland; Mr. F. G. Foster, cf Hamil-
ton; Mr. Lovell. of Gait; and many
others whose names I was unable to pro-
cure. If the weather keeps fine the
attendance at the exhibition promises to
beat the record. E.

Philadelphia.

SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT. — PLENTY OF
FLOWERS.— WANAMAKER OPENS PLANT
TRADE. — MEETING OF FLORISTS* CLUB —
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS — REVIEW OF
PROVIDENCE CONVENTION — THANKS TO
PROVIDENCE AND NEWPORT CLUBS — A
FINANCIAL QUESTION FOR NEXT MEET-
ING.

There are signs of improvement, slight
to be sure, but like the "cat's paw" on
the water which precedes the steady
breeze, they are, it is to be hoped, the fore-
runners of the wind that will fill the now
flopping sails and send the barques of
trade along at full speed.

There are plenty of flowers and the first
quality stock is quite good enough for the
prices realised. The average roses, how-
ever, had better be disbudded for a while
and get up into the higher class later on.
Beauties can now be had with 20 to 24
inch stems and good quality flowers;
$1.50 per dozen is about the price for the
best. Teas, first selection, bring $3 to $4
per hundred, with a few fancies at $5.
Carnatiors from outside, fair flowers but
short stems, bring 50 to 75 cents per
hundred. Asters are still plentiful, of
good quality but lower in price; 50 cents
per hundred is now asked for the best.
Gladiolus go slowly at $2 per hundred
spikes. Shoenbrun violets $2 per hundred
bunches.

The fakirs are busy these days working
their way among the crowds in the shop-
ing districts; 5 to 10 cents per dozen for
fair teas is their price with quite nice
Beauties at six for a quarter.

While there is scarcely any movement
in palms, ferns, and foliage plants for the
house among the store men as yet, the
Wanamaker plant department has started
the ball rolling and appears to be hand-
ling quite a few: ferns and ferneries were
their specialties the past week.

The chrjsinthemums seem to be doing
well with most all the growers there be-
ing very little disease apparent as yet.
There will likely be enough around to
supply all reasonable demands and leave
a few over for the fakirs.

The September meeting of the Florists'
Club was held last Tuesday evening, and
was opened to a fair attendance It was
the evening for the nomination of officers
for the ensuing year and no little brteze
was raised as one after another of those
proposed declined. It seems that Mr.
Burton, who declined a re-eUction, has
made such an efficient officer that all were
afraid to succeed him. He certainly has
shown the boys how to run a meeting
and given some of them such an insight
into parliamentary law as they never liad
before. With the retiring president Sec-
retary Farson also steps out, he insisting
on being relieved of the cares of office.
The responsibilities of a retail busine-s
are enough for any man, and Mr. Farson
has only succumbed to the inevitable.

What was accomplished at the conven-
tion was the ditcussion for the evening,
opened by Mr. Lonsdale. He thought
the pi.pers read were of a very hij;hord«;r,
and especially spoke of the paper on the
dethornlng of the rose. The points
thrown out by the essayist were new to
him, and he thought that experiments
with this end in view should be encour-
aged. He called on Mr. Craig to express
his views. Mr. Craig said that on the
whole the convention was a great suc-
cess. The social part so ably managed
by both the Providence and Newport
clubs was the best he had ever experienced
and reflected great credit on th^se gentle-
men. He thought the convention should
be an especially agreeable one to the
Phila. clubs, as they had fated so well
when the prizes were given out. He had
no doubt that a large delegation would
go to Omaha and endeavor to bring the
Evans trophy to Phila. for good.

The exhibition of commercial plants
was the firest he had ever seen at any like
display. The exhibit of cocoa fibre was
a surprise, as it had alwajs been hard to
get, but now was offered at .a
low rate within the reach of everybody.
A new gun for insecticides he considered
a very valuable thing. A practical Bos-
ton florist, Mr. Nicholson, would not
sell his for $100 if he could not get an-
other. By its use he could use lime dust
from air slacked lime with such effective-
ness as to cure rust on carnations. A
pump for tobacco water exhibited he had
tried and found it to be a great labor
saver. He thought that florists gener-
ally did not give these industrial features
the attention they should.

Mr. Lonsdale mentioned the seedling
rhododendrons exhibited by Mr. McCar-
thy, of Swan Point Cemetery, and how
successful he was with them; also the
group of evergreens by the same gentle-
man. He also spoke of the fine displays
of water lilies and the strides these flow-
ers were makfng.andthetastefularrange-
ment of the exhibits in thesedepartments.

John Westcott observed many things
that took place in connection with the
convention and he especially commented
on the manner in which the delegates bad
been entertained from the time they set
foot in New York until the convention
and all its functions was over. He pro-

posed a vote of thanks to the Providence
and Newport Florists' Clubs, also the
New York Florists' Club, for the very
handsome manner in which the Philadel-
phia florists had been entertained at their
hands. This was passed with a will.
Messrs. W. K. Harris, C. D. Ball, Jos.
Heacock, D. D. L. Farson and othersalso
took part in the discussion.

The subject for next meeting is "Is dol-
lar wheat likely to help the florist this
winter?" Our agricultural looking mem-
ber, Mr. Wm. K. Harris, is to launch this
financial puzzle. Politics are barred, but
the Bard of Kingsessing is to be poetic if
he so desires. K.

St. Louis.

TRADE CONTINUES TO SLOWLY IMPROVE —
GOOD SUPPLY OF FLOWERS — BUILDING.
— BUSINE-S CHANGE. — FIRE INSURANCE. —
WEBER'S new STORE —BOWLING.

Trade continues to impr ,ve though
slowly. Some of our florists si ill
complain that trade is quiet. Bright
sunshiny days have brought out the
blooms in good shape. Meteor, Pres.
Carnot, Bride, Maid and Kaiserin are
looking fine. M.teor and Carnot a little
scarce, others plentiful, including Perle.
Price on first-class sttck is $3 some extra
fine ones $4, seconds $1 to $2. Only a
few good Beauties are to be had. The
extra quality are very scarce, price $10
and $15 f .r the best, and for short stems
$3 and $5.

Most of the growers have all their car-
nations housed and tbey report that all
the new varieties aie doing splendid and
have made good growth. Carnations
are improving some and are not so scarce
as they were last week. Price for the
best is $1 per 100 and some are sold at
50 and 75 cents per 100. Tuberose stalks
are very plentiful and are selling at $2
and $4 per 100. Gladioli have been in
very little demand and are very plentiful
at $2. Asters are not such a glut as they
were last week, still a great many are
coming in and are sold at 50 cents and $1
per hundred. Smilax is looking better
and some good strings can be seen at the
commission houses at $10 and $12 50.

J. F. Amman, of Edwardsviile, III., is
building a new rose house 125s20. Mr.
Amman sends some fine roses and carna-
tions to this market in season.

Martin Moran, late with Luther Arm-
strong, has rentid the establishment of
Wm. Kalish, 4508 Delmar avenue. His
place will be known as the West End Flo-
ral establishment.

The fire insurance circulars to florists of
America have made their appearance
among the florists of this city and agreat
many of them report that they will sup-
port the association.

Our visitor last week was Arnold
Ringier, with W. W. Barnard & Co., Chi-
cago. Arnold reports business good in
his line.

A visit was made to Mr. Fred. Weber's
new store last week, and after looking it
all over I found it to be the handsomest
floral establishment in St. Louis, if not in
this country. A fine conservatory on the
west side of the store is filled with palms
and all kinds of decorative plants and
the small one in the rear of the store will
be used for blooming plants. The entire
store is all inlaid with whiteglazed tiling,
the counters and show window of the
same. There is a large ice box and a fine
vault in the cellar for cut flowers and
floral designs.

The talk among the florists now-a-days
is "Have you seen Weber's new store
yet?" Take it as a whole Fred Weber

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bas what yon would term an ideal place
to buy flowers.

The ttiembf rs of the bowling club had a
good time on Monday nieht. Everybody
was on hand except Dr. Helwlg, who had
to stay at home and loolc after the new
bowler that came to his house last week.
Arnold Rinpier, of Chicago, was on hand
to bowl with the boys. Arnold rolled
518 in three g-imcs and made a single
high score of 243, and he claims that this
is the highest single game he ever rolled.
Among the club members in the other
^ames C. Beyer was high man with 60S,
Webi r 8 cond wlih 582, and Kuehn third,
528. Beyer was also highonsinglescore,
237; Wrber second, 220; and Kunz third,
215. Every member should be on hand
Monday night as we are going to cele-
brate with Doc. Helwig on his new
bowler. Congratulations are now in
order. J-J-B.

Chicago.

HOT WEATHER DEMORALIZES MARKET —
SUPPLY ABUNDANT. — PRICES LOW. — CH)H
OUTINC TO DAY.— VARIOUS LOCAL ITEMS.

Continued hot and dry weather for the
past few days has had a demoralizing
effect on the market. There are roses in
abundance, more remain in the ice box
than are disposed of at even the low
prices at which they are quoted. From
$1 to $3 is the quotation, but a great
deal of fair stock is disposed of at consid-
erably less than the fjrmer figure, while
very few roses indeed bring asbigh as $3,
with the possible exception of very choice
Kiiserins and Carnots. The latter seems
to be meeting with considerable favor in
this market.

Carnations have taken a decided drop
and it is practically impossible to quote
a price on them. The best sell at from
40 to 75 cents, though many are sold for
much less.

The Florists' Club's excursion to
Vaughan's greenhouses at Western
Springs takes place this Saturday af(er-
noon (lltb). Train leaves Union Station
at 1:30 p. m. Returning the train leaves
Western Springs at 5:04, reaching Chi-
cago at 5:40 p. m. This will probably
be the last outing of the season and a
large attendance is expected.

Kennicott Bros. Co. are receiving some
fine gladioli from the Cushman Gladiolus
Co., Euclid, O. Mr. Cushman's variety
"May," a beautiiul light pink, sells most
readily and is certainly an excellent
flower. Mr. F. Kennicott has been laid
up with rheumatism, but is again able to
attend to business. Mr. G. H. Pieser will
leave the city for a two weeks' vacation
next Monday.

Mr. O. P. Bassett has returned from a
week's stay at Delavan Lake.

A party giving the name Chris, or Geo.
Nelson has been using the name of Supt.
Jensen, of Humboldt Park, in introducing
dimstlf to various florists, and after his
visit various articles, such as watches
and bicycles, have been missed. Mr. Jen-
sen has received many complaints and is
naturally much annoyed at the use of his
name by the party, who is about 5 feet,
10 inches tall, has red hair and dresses
well.

The Illinois Cut Flower Co. are receiv-
ing some extra fine asters from W. N.
Rudd, which sell readily, none in fact
remain ng unsold.

Hydrangea paniculata wasseen in good
form at several of the dealers. This finds
a fair sale at $6.

Mrs. E. Huntington, of Bassett &
Washburn's has changed her name to
Mrs. W. Horton. Congratulations are
now in order.

San Francisco.

TRADE A LITTLE BETTER — PLENTY OF
FLOWERS — ROSES FROM NEW PLANTINGS
COMING IN —NEW ASTERS —THE FIRST
CHRYSANTHEMUMS— STATE FLORAL SO-
CIETY DECIDES TO HOLD ANNUAL CHRYS-
ANTHEMUM SHOW. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

Trade has been a little better than
usual during the past week and flowers
of all kinds have sold fairly well. Roses
of the new plantings are beginning to
come in and as a general rule the quality
is very good. Of course they are not
bringing good prices as yet. Beauties are
fairly good but the demand is rather slim
at present for them.

Asters are beginning to give out with
most of the growers and thequality is not
very good . Several new shades of S.-mple's
asters have made their appearance this
summer and sold very well particularly a
new purple whichis very popular. S-veral
new shades of red were also brought into
the market in limited quantity and
proved good sellers on account of the
large size of the bloom and the length of
the stems. In carnations we have an
abundance and large quantities are dis-
posed of daily at rather poor prices. M.
Lynch was the first grower in the market
with chrysanthemums. Heis bringing in
some very fine Whilldins and Mme.
Cassogneau. From present indications
the chrysanthemums are going to be
much earlier this season than heretofore
on account of the dry spring and summer.
We also note some Marie Louise violets
making their appearance in very limited
lots. As yet the flowers are rather small.
Ldiums rubrum and album have been
much sought after during the past few
weeks and large quantities have been
used. As there is such a large quantity
coming in daily they are not bringing
much. Sweet peas are yet to be seen and
somehow have improved much in color
during the past fc;w weeks. The supply
is small and prices the same.

Mr. Chas. Mitton has left the nurseries
at Menio Park and is now engaged in
business in this city.

Mr. E. Magnus has opened a flower
store at 814 Larkin street between
O'Parrell and Geary streets.

The Calitornia State Floral Society has
decided to hold a chrysanthemum show
this fall but as yet have not decided as to
where it will be he'd. The show this year
will be free to all and no admittance fee
will be charged. The show will probably
last one day only and certificates of merit
will be given to the successful exhibitors
instead of cash prizes as formerly.

The R::dwood City Floral Society have
not yet decided the date on which their
fall show is to be given but will do so at
their next meeting.

A movement is on foot to have another
floral carnival in Sin Jos", similar to the
one held in the spring of 1896. It is to be
hoped that they will succeed in maturing
their plans fir the same as the one held
there in 1896 was a very successful affair.
Meteor.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS STILL IMPROVES— BRIGHT OUT-
LOOK.— A HANDSOME PIECE OF FUNERAL
WORK. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

The slight improvement in business
noted last week is more pronounced this
week, and with the prospect very bright
for tfce settlement of labor troubles,
especially the coal miners' strike this
week , and consequent resum ption of man-
ufactories affected by it, there is a feeling
that a revival of business is certain this
fall and winter. Prices remain at a low I

figure and there are plenty of good flowers
Ou the market.

Mr. Gus Ivudwig reports business fair.
He had one piece of funeral work this
vveek that necessitated some hustling on
his part to get enough asters, one color
only being used, to fill the order in proper
time. It consisted of a curtain or lining
for the grave, made of dark purple asters
with a border of ivy leaves. It covered the
entire inside of the grave and was very
handsome.

Mr. M. I. O'Brien's (Sharon, Pa.,)
daughter was married the early part of
this week.

Mr. Bunyand, representing Pitcher &
Manda. was a visitor this week.

The Florists' Club will hold a meeting
on the evening of the 9th. A very inter-
esting time is expected with a full account
of their trip to Providence.

Wm. Loew has returned from the con-
vention well satisfied with it and will in
all probability be on hand at Omaha next
year. Regia.

Heating.

How shall I pipe my greenhouse, 14x44,
carrying the hot water from a boiltr in
the basement of a cottage 20 feet away?
The ridge is 9 feet from the ground. I
wish to put the heating pipes under the
side benches only, us'ng li^ or 2-inch
wrought iron pipe. What size of pipe
should I use to carry the water (under
ground) from boiler to greenhouse? How
many pire3 should I have under each
bench? What size? What size of pipe to
carry water back to boiler? Lowest tem-
perature to be 50° in a Chicago winter.
H. F. R.

For the flow and return pipes run-
ning from the cottage to the greenhouse
(20 leet) he certainly should use not less
toan 4-inch pipes, inside measure. These
should be enclosed in a hollow chamber
of some kind. Tde cheapest way to make
it would be with 2-inch plank made in
the form of a long box about 10 inches
deep and 14 inches wide, inside measure.
Nail the two sides and bottom securely,
fit it in the trench prepared for it, then
lay the pipes in it with a good fall to
the boiler, make the joints absolutely
tight, then nail the cover on the box
securely. Cover the same with tar paper
tacked down close to the wood, nextgive
the whole a good coat of hot tar, sprinkle
some dry sand on it as fast as the tar is
put on, and when the whole is quite cool
and hard cover with earth, pack firmly,
and you will have a dry chamber that
will last for years if not disturbed.

Where the main flow and returns enter
the greenhouse branches must be provided
for smaller pipes to be connected. For
his house (14 feet wide and 9 feet to
ridge) he would require eight 2 inch pipes,
which can be made in two flows and two
returns for each side, or they can be car-
ried all round the house, starting on the
coldest side and returning on the other
side. This practically makes all the pipes
flows till they reach the re' urn to the
main above mentioned. If 1 i^i-inch pipe
are preferred then would advise using
twelve of these, arranged either way as
sugges ed, but if they are to be made to
act as flow pipes all round the housethen
I would advise that they be given a grad-
ual rise all the way round to where they
are to be connected again with the one
large main return, and at this point there
should be some provision made for ex-
pansion of the water such as a small iron
tank or something similar. This, of

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course is best left open at top to allow for
air to escape.

If it is decided to make flows and
returns on each side of the house the pipes
should go around the comer at the
farthest end from boiler to as near the
door as practicable and each set of pipes
should be furnished here with an expan-
sion tank of some kind.

John N. May.

Brookl^-n, N. Y.— Mr. A. L. Miller,
who for many years has been a valuable
assistant in the nurseries and conserva-
tories of his father, Mr, Henry Miller, has
succeeded that eentleman in the business,
the elder Mr. Miller retiring to enjoy the
competency he has acquired through
years of industry and economy.

SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE.

AdrerttBemenU under this head will be Inserted at
the rat« of 10 cent* a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this bead.

SITUATION WANTE0-In private place by man ex-
perienced In all branches. Good references. Ad-
dress J R. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-classall round man
tn commercial place: 2.t years' experience Ad-
dress ScoTTV, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTE1>-By a practical florist that
understandB his buslnpss— growing fine cut flo\

SITUATION WANTED— As working for man. by
married man. age L'y; has a ih trough knowledge
of all branches. Roses, ■mums, bulbs and palms a
specialty. References exchanged. Illinois or west
preferred. Address

care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED -German florist, single. 1-'
years' experience In roses, carnations, "mums and
general greenhouse stock Kirst-class grower of win-
ter flowering plants, ericas, cyclamens, etc Honest,
sober: not afraid of work. Address

E D, liKi College Point, L. I., N. T.

SITUATION WANTED— In a commerc'al or private
place, as grower of eeneral stock; single, age 'A^\
life exp -riecce as florist, fruit and truck farming.
Also well up in care or cows and poultry. Sober, hon-
est and Industrious. Reference No. 1. State wages
with or without bnard. Address

FI.OK1ST. IT Wood St.. Atlanta. Ga.

WANTED - A hot water heater, to run s(IU to
mui f**et of pipe. Must be In good condition and
cheap Address Box S.^. Belmont, Mass.

WANTED— A young man, married or single; trood
worker, and good all round grower of general
stock. Address A. Pahtd. Indianapolis. Ind.

WANTED— A young, single man. Industrious. sober,
careful worker as assistant, with best cliance
for advancement and Interest In growing bur-lness.
Address Lindsay. Birmingham. Ala.

J of experience to takecharge

WANTED-Vt
uf douse 'JOx.tO feet, and outside stuff, on shares.
Additional glass will bn added as needed Snie for all
stock raised. 205 Elwood Ave . Newark. N. J.

WANTKD— Competent married man. to grow plants
for retail catalogue trad ). Must be capa ble rose
grower. Go„d man can acqul.e an Interest In tiuslness
If wanted. Permanent care American Florist.

WANTEI>— Working foreman, one who Is capable
of growing good cut flowers and plants on a com-
mercial place. Give references, age. etc Wages %n'i) a
month. J. A. PetehsoN.105 E. 4th St.. Cincinnati. O.

WANTED— A flrst-class all round florist to take
charge and grow roses, carnations, "mums, vio-
lets and a general line of bedding plants. Good on
designs. Address with refererices. wages, etc

J B. care American Fiorlst, Chicago.

WANTED— Young man who has had ui>-to-date ex-
perience In decorating and catering to flrs^cla8s
trade. Only such need apply. A good chance for the
right man to forge his way ahead.

Gasser's. Euclid Ave.. Cleveland. O.

WANTEI>-A flrsfciass ^ ight flreman, one who is
thoroughly acquainted with greenhoi-se work;
abstainer, married man. no family, wife to l>oard
hands; '■\ rooms found. Permanent position and good
wages to right party. AddresN

ANCHORAGE KoME Co . Auchorage. Ky.

WANTED— A young and active man fully up to the
ilmea In capabilities and Ideas, to take full
charge of a gentleman s country pl^ce near ehlcago
where two or three men will be under him. A lull
knowledge of vegetable garden management and or-
namental planting required. Address

A U P. care American Florist.

F

OR SALE — Bamtwo fixtures. Ice box. counter.
shelving and desk, at Chas. W. McKellar's.
45 to 49 Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

FOR SALE— Greenhouses. '^'lOO ft of glass, hotbed
sashes. Inexhaustible well, windmill, tank, horse,
wagon . tools, etc. ; water heating; no com petition ; town
of tiOliO; best county In Missouri $100i.i cash, balance on
time S T. care American Florist. Chicago.

FOR SALE— In Warren. R. I , 5 greenhouses, nice tV-
room cottage, bam, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land ; young orchard, shade trees and

Kapevlnes. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
n water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on easy terms Apply to

O. H NVE. Warren. R. I.

FOR RENT— Excellent opportunity, 10.000 ft. of glass
In live city In western New York; trade good: es-
tablished i) years; rent low: houses In good repair;
hot water heat; fuel cheap. Permanent, practical
tenant wanted at once to arrange for fall business.
Address Greenhocses,

care Postmaster, HornellsvUle. N. Y.

FOR sa^Ive;.

LESTER PARK GREENHOUSES. DULUTH. MINN.

Good modern dwelling. aiUlO ft of glass, on car line. In
best residence portion, growing city, population r.(l otHl.
adjoining city iilMKIO. only one other grower, less than
lOwmft.ot glass In Ijjth cities. Price low and terms
very easy If taken at once. The plant ought to be
doubled, but owner Is not a florist.

BOILERS FOB. SALE

Two No. 3, Style C. GURNEY HOT WATER
DOUBLE CROWN BOILERS, comclete. In use five
seasons. Were heating 30,000 square feet of glass
for palm growing. Offering for sale because we
are increasing our capacity. These boilers cost
84.50 00 each. We offer for $200.00 each, f. o. b.,
Riverton, N. J.

Per 100

SM I L AX -Strong 1 year Sl-50 and *3.50

C LEM ATI S-Leading kinds for fall

P >€ O N I AS -Herbaceous, choice asst 8. OO

NARCISSUS-Double and single Poets "5

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very
low prices.

DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES land 2 year.

DAISIES— Snowtlaie and Snowdrift L'.OO

H. P. ROSES-ln assortment 10.00

r. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

PRIMROSES. Per 100

7000 Primroses, single mixed, ready for 3-

inch pots . . S2.50

1200 Chrysanthemums, 20 vars., ,5-inch pots.. S.OO

1000 Cinerarias, ready Oct. 1st 2.00

500 Carnations, field-grown. ... . . 5.00

Pansy plants per 1000 $3.50, .00

Pansy seed.. .... . .f^ oz. $2.00, oz. $3.50.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

why pay express charges on Roses out of 3-inch
when you can buy as good out of 2;4-inch. We
have them ]t> to IS inches high, field plaMts, and
only $2.00 per ICO BRIDES, PERLES and MAIDS

Also strong CARNATIONS out of field, at $3 00
and $1.00 per 100. Scott, McGowan and Pier.son.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield. IM.

HORSE CHESTNUT TREES.

Having a surplus stock of whlte-tiuwerlng Horse
Chestnut trees, nursery grown ami i wice transplanted,
we Oder the same at the following verv low rates;

Per 10 Per lilO Per 1000

5 toe; feet, branched $2 (« $10.00

1 to 6 feet, some branched 1 eiO 12.U0 S 100 00

:f to 1 feet 1 .i«1 .s.oo Tii.oo

6(1 at Kill rotes Address all Mrdersto

LEE &L SKINNER, Geneva, Ohio.

20,000 WashingtoniaPiiifera.

2J^-inch sto;k, extra fine plants, 83 00 per 100;
$25 00 per 1000.

J. :b. he;iss,

116 S. Main street. DAYTON, OHIO.

PerDoz.

SMILAX, strong, 3-inch % J5

CYCLAMEN, strong, 3-inch 1.00

PRIMULAS, strong, 3 inch 60

Cash with order, or exchange for small Palms.
W. P. RANSON, Junction City, Kan.

FIELD GROWN CARNATIONSi

New and standard vars.,$'>.ai ptr III land upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

:i-inch pots $ .75 per doz. : * li.im per 100

•X^ Incb pots 1 25 per doz. ; lo.CKI per 100

Much pots 2.2.1 peraoi.; 2O.0Uperl00

NEW CROP SEED NOW READY

OF

Zirngiebel's Standard Pansies.

silver Medal i

1 Boston, and First Prizes
verywhere.

"HUGE JEWELS OF VELVET AND GOLD."

— Boston Transcript.
GIANT MARKET and GIANT FANCY Strains,
in Trade Packets at One Dollar each.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

The JENNINGS STRAIN of finest American

Sown Pansy seed. New crop now ready. Grown
om finest selected stocb only. All large flowering
In great variety, of most beautiful colors.

The followlrg complimentary letter Is one out of
hundreds received :

Bri'FALO. N. T.. June Sth. \Wn.
Mr. E. B. Jen'sings Dear Sir;— The Pansy Seed
supplied by vou last August produced the flnest lot of
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

Finest mixed, per Dkt of 2,500 seeds. $1.00; Veoz.$3.00:

loz $B 00; 3 0ZS. $15.00. Pansy plants now ready, W. 00

per 1000 by express; 75 eta. per 100 by mall.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

LocltBox2M. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the flnest Pansies.

Our Beautiful Pansies

are the result of fine novelties added yearly.
We grow them by the 100.000; $5.00 per lOlO; 75c
per 100. Larger lots, write for prices. Seed
1-16 oz 30c; loz. $4 50.

Geraniums, Coleus, Begonias, Petunias
and Verbenas are So.^clalile8 embracing best
late varl.itie8. Rooted Cuttings by Nov.

P. K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

133 First Prizes, the highest awards
World's Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.
1000 .Seeds, finest mixed 25c.
1 o/.. •• • •• *3.75

IT^Prlce List on application. Cash with order.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, strong and bushy, 115 cts. per 100 bvmall.

By express $2 IXlpei-eOO.

By express Win) per lOOO.

Cash with order,

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

ransles Worm Ralsino.

STRONG PLANTS, ready now, |4.00

per 1000, I. o. b. express here.

SEED, as usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant Ave., JEKSKY CITY, N. J.

900,000 Pansy Plants

Mlttlnt:e(;iant FlowerlnK transplanted plants, fl.fil
per lUli; *J ixi per UlOO. by t-xpress unlv Krom seed-bed
T.ictfl. per KW $;i 110 per llU), by mall prepaid. Wh-jn
plants are ordered by express we add enouuli plants
to pay expressaKe. They are up-to-Jate both tn
colore and elzeof b!oora.

Seed from above strain .SO cts. per trade pkt.; $4,00
per ounce: i40.oO per pound.

Morris Floral Co., Inc , Morris, III.

CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS.

300 McGowan. 500 Rose yueen. 50 Emilv Plerson Car-
nations; :tOO California. iioO Marie Louise. '■'US Lady
Campbell violets. Any of above at SJOiJ per 100.

SOOSmllBi. 2-ln pots at $l..iO per lOO

BOO ITImula Obconlca.:Hn, pots, at *2.ri0 per lOO

Cash with order please.

M. J. FIESCi:, Adtian, Mich.

SURPLUS STOCK.,., ,.

1000 CAKNATIONS. McUowan $4.00

200 VI0LBT8. Lady Campbell, clumps 1.00

100 BRIDES; V) MAIDS; '.« PBRLK8. l-lnch. the lot

W. A. REIMAN, Vincennes, Ind.

tS97-

The American Florist.

145

40welSPg%wnPALMS

FOR $5.00.

Cleitu. perfect leaves and good color.

6 3-inGh Areca lutescens.
6 3-inGh Kentias.
6 5-inch Gorypha australis.
6 5-inch Seaforthia elegans.
2 6-inch Sago Palms, long leaves.
14 3-inch Latania borbonica, show-
ing character leaves.

Well packed to v,o bv Freight or Express.

Extra line 3-incli LATANIA BORBONICA,

ready to shift into 5-in., $\2 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

B. P. CRITCHELL'S SONS,

CINCINNATI. O.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

254 inch pots JO cts per doz. ; J2.50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

25i- inch pots . . . . 40 cts per doz ; 82 60 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

:i inch pots 50 cts. per doz, ; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown 81 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapleda'e (new) 88.00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties. 84 10 per 100: Portia Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE.

Healthy stock. Good plants—
never had better.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

STANDARD VARIETIES. No

disease.
400 extra good 2i o-in . SMILAX PLANTS.
A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington III.

Fern Pteris Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 2^-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift, to 4s, 83.50 per
100; $30.00 per 1000.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

VIOLETS.

California, Luxonne, Princess of
Wales, Marie Louise, Campbell;

fine tield-grown plants, $5 00 per luo.

W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind.

CINERARIAS. CINERARIAS.

We are the larKCSt growere of Cinerarias In the
countrj-. We have now, ready for shI^me^t over
100.000 plants, (iruwo from seed that has ■ o superior.
Our eiratn Is noted for their extreme brilliancy and
largeness of fluwer. We are appealing now to those
who havo never bought of us. as our old customers
are too wise to take chunces with a cheaper trrarle of
stock Lartie. Une plants, .'^i-lnch. $3..')0 per 100: j".?!! im
per 1000. WHITTON & SONb. Wholesale Florists.

City and <;reen .-^ts., UlICA, N. V.

Per 100
Farquhar ... .$5—$*;

L. H. Campbell, Cali(ornia..|;4— $.5
Discount of ten per cent, on large orders.
MISS P. A. BAKER, MEDIA, PA.

VIOLETS

Decorative Plants.

ARECA BAUERI.

Pcrdoz. Per 100

•in. pots, 8-9 inches high $2.00 $15.00

•in. pots. 12-15 inches hieh S.OO 25.00

in. pots. 20-24 iiic-hi's hii;h fi.OO .50.00

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

•inch pots $3.00 $25.00

inch pots, single stem 5.00 -W.OO

inch pots, bushy, 3 phints in a pot... 5.00 40.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

■in. pots % $12.00

in. pots, 8-12 in. high, 4-5 leaves 3.50 25.00

in. pots, 12-15in. high, 4-6 leaves.... 4.50 35.00

urge specimen phints. prices on application.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

in. pots $ $10.00

inch pots, 12-15 inches high 15.00

inch pots, 15-18 inches high 4.50 35.00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

inch pots ,| $10.00

inch pots, 12-15 inches high 3.00 25.00

in. pots. 18-20 in. high, stocky 9.00 75.00

PHfENIX RECLINATA.

Per doz. Pep 100

inch puts. 12-1.^ inches high $3.00 .$25.00

inch pots, 15-18 inches high 6.00 45.00

ARECA LUTESCENS.

in. pots. 20-24 inches high. 3 plants
in a pot $l-,.00 $.t0.00

GEONOMA GRACILIS.

inch pots $15.00

LIVISTONA HOOGENDORPII.

ini-li iKits. 10-12 inches hiL'h. 7 leaves $4. .tO ,^t.0O

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

in. pois. 12-15 inches high, 7-8 leaves, strong
$1..W each. .$18.00 per dozen.

ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS.

inch pots $1 50 per dozen: SlOOrt per 100.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

cli pot

ASPIDIUM TENSIMENSE.

3-inch pots .$><.no

ASSORTED FERNS.

2-inch pots $4.00

PITCHER & MANDA,

JOHN N. MAY, Receiver,

SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.

10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.

pect. Only selected growth from
SUNSET,

Fully equal to those sent out the last four years. tlrat-claBB In every
flowering shoots used In propagating,
I,A PB.41VCE, KAISERIN A. ^.. o..,..-*,..

•S*FBANO, PERLK, 'GONTIEK,

15RIDK, -MEKMET.

3-lnch pots. $5.00 per 100. •4-lnch pots, $8.00 per 100.

\. Hv. liirvIvON^, IBlooixxstoiirg:,

When writing mention the American Florist.

FERNS.

We make a Sperialtr of small Ferus
for the Fall trade.
Write for special prices on large quantities,
order early.

JOHIV SSCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN. N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

Tlie Reading Nursery, READING, MASS.

B.STA BUSHED 18.'>t.

:b pots. 86

per ion. L'lj inch pots, 82,50 per 100. Will take

•iOO Kaistrm A. Victoria in exchange for -100 Brides.

THE FLORAL EXCHANGE. 614 Chestnut St.. Phila.

Please mention the American Florist
erery time you write to an advertiser.

Fine Plants

MAIDS, 3 1-2 inch, g4.00 per 100.

3 inch, 3.00
METEOR. 3 inch, 2.50 "

Worth (loublf these prices.

5000 CARNATIONS, very cheap.
W. H. GULLETT & SONS,

LINCOLN. ILL.

ROSES^ roses;

Good, strong plants from
2>'>-inch pots.

Per too

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, - $2.00
PERLES and METEORS, - - $3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

CHAS. KOEPPEN, Sedalia, Mo.

THE FLORISTS' FERTILIZER.

Made bv steam process from pure nleht-soU iliquld
and solld'matten. not adulterated with ab(*orbent8.
^"ully matured, and combines all the necessary ele-
ments for the ferllllzai Ion of the soil and nutriment
of plants- (^ulcb In action. Ground flne and pleasant
to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO.,

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

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Sept. II,

Largest, Coolest and Best Market
in Cliicaga.

Constant supply ol all SFASONABLE FLOWERS.

Full line of FLtRISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE WORK. Etc.

Consignments of First Grade Stock solicited.

CHAS. W. McKELLAR,

45 TO 49 WABASH AVE.,
ED. F. WINTERSON. Mgr. CHICAGO.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO.

J. B. DEAMCD. Manager.

DISCOUNT ON WIRE WORK

DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
S; WABASH AVENUE,

Mention Amerloan Ftorliit

A. L. BANDALL,

wnoiesaie Fiona

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Aifent for finest crrades Waxctd and Tissue Papers

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

B8 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AHD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabasti Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Atteution to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORrtL 60.,

Wholosale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

^a^— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING "

will answer for a Reftigerator to keep flowers in
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALIMJUE.

PALMS. ROSES. FERNS.

17 PALMS, 3 to 4-ln., of best vars., and 2 KKRXS
for S3.00. Per 100

MONTHLY RO.SES, 2-inc,h $3.00; 3-inch ... .$,5.00

A. CONB;atDM (Maidenhair tern), 3-iuch.. 5.00
4-inch $8 per 100. Clumps from bench 12.00

Plants, Labels, Moss. Mailing and Express Boxes.
Florists' ami Nurserymen's Supplies.

SEND FOR OUR NEW LISTS. *

WILLIAIMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

When wrltlnti mention the Amkbican Flobiht.

©Y/fiofe^afe Market*.

Cut Flowers.

CHICAOO Sept 10.

Boaes. Beauties, lone 10.00®15 00

medium 6.0001000

short 4.00® tiOO

Brtdes. Bridesmaid l.OOa 3.U0

Meteors.La France 1.00® 3 00

Kalserln 1.00® 3 00

Nlphetoa, Perle, Gontler 1.00® 2 00

Carnations 40® 75

Sweet peas .10

Auratum IJ.OO® 8.00

Valley 3.00fli 4.00

Gladiolus 2.00

Asters 50® 1.00

AdlanCum. 50® .75

Bmllax 8.00®10 50

AsparafcUB 50.00

8T. Louis. Sept. v.

ttoses, Beauties 10 00® 15 00

short 2(i0a5ixi

Meteors, Kalserln 3 OOtS 4 00

Brides, Maids 3.tXlM 1 (I)

Mermets La trance 2.00(" '■'• W

Perles. Wootton l.mi'" • i«i

('arnatlons 1 ixi

.\8ters.. 50(" I (111

Tuberose stalks 2 00(.' 1 («)

Gladiolus l.Ullw Jill

Smllai 10.0Oia.li M

Adiantum l.no

AsparaKua l.'v C0(<'.25. 00

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Galax Leaves. Fresti

Cape Flowers.

Itaskets. .Jardinieres. Stands. Fern Dishes.
Hlsoalt Funeral KeqiiisiteM, Doves. 1iis<'rip-
tions. Metal Desii^iiS. Dried and Artificial
Flowers, and our .Sneelal Paient Kihbon
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory In

the country. We eive extra quality,

extra weignt.

Send for Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N Fourth St , PHILADELPHIA. PA.

:im:. :rioe^ «& oo.

Importers and iVIanufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET,

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

.^^- ST. LOUIS, MO.

^^A complete line of Wire Desigris.

MOUND CiTYGUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders.
1322 Fine St , ST. I.OUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUGH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Soeclal attention Ktven to shipping orders-

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florlsta' DeslRna.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.
H-FOR THE TRADE 0NLY.4<

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNICOTT BROS. GO.

wnoiosaiG 6ut Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Gommission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

WRITE US FOR ILLUSTRATED CATA-
LOGUE OF WIRE DESIGNS.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

E^i-' CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
-^ CMICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBEBG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can till all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of KoaeB ami rarnallons.

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist

W. E. LYNCH,

Consignments
Solicited.

GUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CmOA.GO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

ThiB wooden box niooly Btainvd and varnished, ISmSO
■13 made ir> two sections, one for each alse letter, given
away with first order of Sbo letters.

Block Letters. 1 1-2 or 'i inch size, per 100, $2 00
Script Letters, ^4.00
FttBlener wnb eiicb letter or word.

U-itfd bv leading florists everywhere and for salo by aU
wholesaJo flori«t,i and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
"USriT BOSTON, MASS. ,. «?iV.°,'«.

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A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK,

Wholesale Florist

1612 & 1614 Barker Street,

(Bet. Market and <"hestnutV

^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FRED. EHRET,

wnoiesaie Florist,

No. H03 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.
Lon^-Di.t.i I'hon... PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CONSIGN TO

BUr FROM

M. A. HART.

Commission °^:n^" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prep^ired to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.

Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers irom, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 38:; 38th St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Cut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

Tej.bi'hoxe liiTo :t8tb St.

GOOD INDUOKMKNTS Tn GKOWEKS OF

FIKST-<'LAJ.S hTOCK.

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try i

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTINQ, ^o'-lTs'ion

495 Washington Street, Florist,

BUFFALO, N Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Suoplies and Wire Designs.

I2c. PER STRING SMILAX.

CEO. STAFFLINCER, Sprlngville, N. Y.

ofaAaPa Mar^sfA.

Cut Flowers.

NEW TOKK Sept. 8

Koses. Beauty, extra 10 00 tfi 00

medium '6.^X)% 8.00

cullB 60® l.OO

Bride. Bridesmaid... 50® 4.00

" MurKan. Testout. Meteor .WS .'i on

Carnations 10 '• 1 HI

Valley , 2 OOisi :i.(IO

Aslers. per 100 bunches l.UKo; 2 DO

(ilaillulus .50

Adlanlum 60® .75

Smilai i; OOSIO.OO

Asparamis 40 llOffOiO 00

Boston Sept.. ».

Roses, Beauties fi.00®'.'5 IIU

" GontlBr. Perle l.UU® 2.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00» i; 00

Carnations .'lO^lUO

Valley 2 00® :i.00

Asters *ih% 60

Oladlolus 50® 2 00

Tuberoses ..50

I'cnk pond lilies 100

Adlantum 1 .00

Smllai 10.00®I2.00

AsparaKua 50 00

Philadelphia. Sept 8
Roses. Beauties 5 00® 12.00

Brldes.Malds 2 00® 4.00

" Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations 50® .75

Valley 3 00® 4.00

Sweet peas 2,5{ai .50

Gladiolus 2.00

Tuberoses per 100 stalks 2.0063.00

Asters....... .50

Smllax I2.00aio 00

AJlantum 75® 1.00

Asparaxus :16 00£o60.00

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wftoiesaie t-iorisis

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

A-

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hiirliniltiiral Au(-lloiir(>rs.
84 HAWLEY STREET. - BOSTON.

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST.. BOSTON, MASS.

Space asslKned to growers wishing to consign goods
regularly.
Space to rent to growers wishing to sell their own

String's 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3-inch #8.00 per hundred.

4-iiich 10 00 per hundred.

CASH WITH ORl>EK.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

from S-inch pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
It pays to buy strong plants.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28tli STREET,
^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Hud all other choice Ro8eft In
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids
and Valley.

THOS. "VOUJVO, Jr.,

4.3 W. 28th St.. new YORK.

WALTER F. SfiERIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.
Rose, (hipped to all point.. Price li.t on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK.

WH0LE8BLE • FLORIST.

JOHN TOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on applloatiou.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30TH STREET,

.... ivEjw "sroieic.

John Conley & Son,

Mannfacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,
^ TT r -i-r- "Vorlc

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for '^cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Send for "Comments and Facts. "

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa.

'.< mlies below PlttsburK, Pa.

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The American Florist.

Sept.

Bft« ^aaa Brac)«.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

JEBOMK B. RxcE, Pres.; K. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres. ; S. F. Willaro, VVethersfield, Conn., Secy
and Treas.

Government Seed Distribution.

From the Minneapolis Ttilinne of Sept. 6.

The following paper on "The Govern-
ment Seed Shop" was read before the
Farmers' National Congress in St. Paul
last week by J. E. Northrup, of this city.
In it be attempts to show to what extent
the system of free distribution of seeds
has deteriorated.

Two hundred years ago a brig from the
coast of Madagascar was driven by
stress of weather into the harbor of
Charleston, S. C. Her captain, while
there formed the acquaintance of Land-
grave Smith, and presented him with a
bag of rice. This the landgrave caused
to be planted in his garden in the city of
Charleston.

"From this arose one of the great
staple crops of the south, which soon
amounted In value to millions of dollars.
Stimulated, doubtless, by such example
conscious of the splendid opportunities
which the country at that time offered
for such an enterprise, in its vast and un-
known range of soil and climate, and
inspired with a patriotic desire to pro-
mote the welfare of his countrymen,
Henry L. Ellsworth, the first commis-
sioner of patents, conceived the idea of
distributing new and rare seeds among
the farmers of the United States.

"This, he did at his own expense from
1836 to 1859, when he asked and secured
from congress an appropriation of $1,000
for the purpose of "collecting and dis-
tributing rare and improved varieties of
seeds and prosecuting agricultural inves-
tigations, and procuring agricultural
statistics."

From this small beginning founded in
patriotism, has arisen the government
seed shop at Washington, the colossal
humbug of the day. During the earlier
years, the sums appropriated by congress
for this purpose seem to have been wisely
expended.

"The reports of the patent commission-
ers for succeeding years showed the im-
portance that was attached to the pro-
curement of seeds, that had proven of
commercial value in other countries, and
that were not known in the United
States.

In distributing these seeds, great care
was exercised that they should be placed
only in the hands of experienced agricult-
urists, who would give them intelligent
attention, and in due time report fully as
to their merits or demerits.

WANTED RARE SEEDS.

The patent commissioner's report to
congress showed in detail the varieties
that bad been purchased, the countries
from which they were obtained, the
points cf excellence for which they were
selected and the success or failuie which
attended thtir planting.

These reports teem with expressions
showing the keen interest with which
these experiments wereregarded. Charles
Mason, commissioner of patents in 1857,
says in bis report to congress for tuat
year: "A prime object has been the intro-
duction and naturalization of new and
useful products, hitherto unknown in the
United States. These have been placed in
the hands of persons most likely to try
the experiment fully and fairly. If, out of
the whole number tried, a single one
shall prove as eminently successful and

useful as the potato or rice plant, the
trouble and expense attendant upon all
these experiments will be richly compen-
sated. The advantage resultingfrom the
acquisition of a new commodity is of
more value to the country than the acqui-
sition of a new province."

It was in this spirit that the authori-
ties in charge, the public generally and
congress itself then participated in this
work. In 1862 the department of agri-
culture was established, and the first sec-
tion of that act shows the importance
with which this seed distribution was
regarded.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States, in congress
assembled, that there be established at the seat of
government of the tTnited States, a deparlment of
agriculture, the general designs and duties of
which shall be to acquire and diffuse among the
peopleof the United States useful information on
subjects connected with agriculture, in the most
general and comprehensive sense of the word, and
to procure, propagate and distribute among the
people new ana valuable seeds and plants.

It was not long, however, before
abuses crept into the distribution of
seeds, for in 1868 Horace Capron, in that
year appointed commissioner of agricult-
ure, in a special report to congress says:

"The seed establishment has practically
grown into a sort of fungus of little value
in itself, and which needs to be removed
in order to give vitality to the system."
Further in his report he says: "Seeds
distributed under the law must be new
and valuable; new, in the sense that they
must be of a kind that has not been in use
in the district to which they are sent;
valuable, in that they possess some im-
portant quality above those of similar
variety in ordinary use. In fact, some
peculiar property which renders them
worthy of being a gift from the nation to
a neighborhood."

Following this high conception of the
act which brought his department into
being, Commissioner Capron, in 1869,
distributed something less than one-third
the number of packets of seed that had
been sent out the previous year by his
predecessor in office, this distribution con-
sisting chiefly of varieties and plants not
then cultivated in this country. It
included seeds of cereals, grasses, hemp,
jute, ramie, opium poppy, sugar beet,
sorghum, forest and shade trees and
many of the rarer varieties of plants,
edible, medicinal and fibrous. But this
standard was not long maintained.
Through the carelessness, incompetence
or venality of officials in charge the
department soon became the dumping
ground for the commonest sorts. Coii-
gressmen found that a packet of seeds
sent under a "frank" was a cheap and
easy way to tickle the vanity of a rural
constituent, and it mattered not much
whether he was a farmer or a sailor.

Efforts have been made from time to
time by various administrations to stem
this tide of paternalism, and to divert the
flood into its original channel, but it has
become an uncontrollahlecurrent.

In his report for 187S Gen. Le Due, on
assuming the duties ot commissioner ol
agriculture, said:

"I found that che distribution of seeds
had grown into an evil of serious magni-
tude, in that it included tte commonest
kinds in use, and which could be bought
in almost any seed store, not to say cor-
ner grocery.

REPORTS NOT AVAILABLE.

In urging that all distribution of
seeds be made direct by the depart-
ment and not by the congressmen, he
said: "That of the thousands and
thousands of dollars worth of seed
that have passed through the hands

of members of congress, It is safe to
say that not a dozen reports have ever
been made that have been available by
the department as data."

Notwithstanding the strong language
of this report, congress in the following
year passed an act that: "Three-fourths
of all the seeds, plants and cuttings pur-
chased by the department should be sup-
plied to senators, representatives and del-
egates in congress, for distribution among
their constituents."

The effects of this decree were that farm-
ers in North Dakota received their full
quota of cotton seed, while those in Ala-
bama and Texas found spring wheat in
their prize packages.

This unique and statesmanlike method
of distribution had but one redeeming
feature, however, for under it many farm-
ers had an opportunity of inspecting seeds
they had never seen before, while in pre-
vious distribution they bad been pre-
sentd with varieties with which they had
been intimately familiar since their boy-
hood days upon the farm.

Secretary Morton, in his report for
1894, states: "The extravagance and
in-utility of these distributions are appar-
ent to any person who will investigate
the results of the expenditures.

"That the distribution is regarded with
little Interest is evidenced by the fact that
out of nine million papers of seeds dis-
tributed among one million, eight hun-
dred thousand citizens of the Uoited
States only nine hundred and forty
acknowledged their receipt."

Several vigorous efforts have been made
to put a stop to this wasteful and demor-
alizing use of the public funds which has
already consumed nearlv three an J one-
half millions of dollars. The character of
the present secretary of agriculture is a
sufficient guarantee that he will exert his
full influence toward confining the dis-
tribution within proper lines, but the
head of the department is practically pow-
erless in the matter, for under the present
act it is mandatory upon him to purchase
the greatest quantity of seeds possible to
obtain for the sum appropriated, and to
set aside three-fourths of the packets for
the use of senators and congressmen.

It is really doubtful if congressmen
themselves want these seeds. They are
to them a source of endless annoyance,
trivial correspondence and petty jeal-
ousies, but if they have any seeds at all
they must have a good many, for if a
member of congress sends seeds to John
Doe and falls to send any to Richard Roe
he has made an enemy of Richard. In fact,
to keep peace in bis bailiwick he must
send a collection of seeds to each voter of
his own political faith in the district.

The quesiion then is, by what means
shall this "Old man of the sea" bethrown
from our shoulders, and the answer Is, by
the farmers of America, the only force
which can accomplish it. Believing that
this body of representative farmers, con-
vened here from all parts of the United
States, will rise as one man in the effort
to crush this monstrous evil, I have pre-
pared the following resolutions, which I
now beg leave to offer for your considera-
tion:

OFFERED RESOLUTIONS

Wheieas, Believing the free distribution of
seeds, as at pre.-ent conducted by the United
fttaes deparlmtnt of agriculture, is an unlawful
and uuwarranted departure from the terms of the
act under which that department was created, and

Whereas, The distiibution of common varieties
can iu no wise advance the cause of agriculture, and

Whereas, The useful and beneliceut purpose
for which the tarly appropriations for the govern-
mental purchase and distribution of seeds is lost
sight of in practice, and

Whereas, The necessities of these appropria-
tions no longer exist, as the work is being carried

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The American Florist.

149

on by the experiment stations of the \'arious states
who are best acquainted with the needs and re-
sources of their respective localities, and

Whereas, The farmers of America ate not inrn-
dicants. their favor is not to be gained, nor their
votes to be influenced by a package of seeds ;iii<l

Whereas, It is an insult to their intelligence
and unjustifiable perversion of the law, a gross
misuse of public funds, and a base prostilntion of
a noble department, which was created to elevate
and instruct, not to pauperize and degrade, and

Whereas. It is an unjust discrimination against
many merchants throughout the country, engaged
in the selling of seeds, who cannot compete
against a "Clift Enterprise" carried on by the
United States government, and who. at the pres-
ent time are being taxed to pay for the knife
which is cutting their throats, and

Therefoie be it Resolved, by the Farmers' Na-
tional Cr>ngre.ss of America, in convention assem-
bled. That we earnestly request the President of
the United States, our senators, representatives
and delegates in congress, the press of America.
and our fellow citizens all over the land, to unite
with us. in an effort to suppress and extinguish
this great and growing evil.

Second, to this laudable end we pledge our joint
and individual efforts.

Third, that the secretary of this congress be
directed to forward a cony of these resolutions to
the President of the United States, to each sena-
tor, representative and delegate in congress and
to procure for it as wide a publication as possible
in the press.

Sunflower seed is likely to be one of
the scarce items this year.

It is REPORTED that the Cook bill, reg-
ulating sale ot seeds, has become a law in
Maine.

Visited Chicago.— F. T. Emerson, W.
B. Hayt, S Y. Haines, Howard Earle, S.
B. Dicks, R. H. Shumway, H. M. Claire.

Among the scarce peas this season are
Pride of the Market, Admiral, Duke of
Albany and possibly Telephone.

English houses report turnip seed at
three-fitths of a crop; rutabaga, beet,
mangel, carrot, parsley and parsnip full
crops with some surplus.

In the final report of the Alfred J.
Brown Seed Co. of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
it appears that the property of that com-
pany has been sold at a chattel mortgage
sale, the proceeds of which have been used
to pay in part certain mortgage debts
owing by that company and no balance
was left to pay the general creditors any-
thing.

Harrisburg, Pa.— The firm of Holmes
& MacKuobin, seedsmen, has dissolved
partnership, Mr. Harry L.Holmes, senior
member of the concern, having purchased
the business. He will conduct it at the
old place. Mr. Charles H. MacKubbin
has returned to Philadelphia.

California Sweet Pea Seed.

Fall delivery. All standard sorts, intro-
ductions of 1891). and Novelties (or IW7.
(Order soon crop is shorl^ CALIFORNIA GROWN:
Aster, Balsam. Carnation Marguerite, Centaurea,
Cot-mos, Dianthus, I'reesia, Hollyhock. Lobelia,
Mignonette, Nasturtium, Petunia, Smilax, Stocks
and Verbena Seed in all BEST known sorts. Clean
reliable, wells lected seed from Rest growers. I'kt.,
oz. or It.. H. H. BERGER & CO.. 220 Broadway. N. Y.

Send your address for my Illustrated
catalogue of these superb flowers.
M. B. FAXON, Boston, Mass.

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

MO. Old Colony Nursorios. m

SPEGIflL OFFER OF OVER ST06K.

Per 100

Beech, turopean, 5 to (> ft j(;25 00

4 to 5 ft 15 00

" purple-leaved seedlings, 4 to 5 ft. 15 00

Berbetis purpurea, 18 to 24 in 2 00

" vulgaris, IcS to 24 in 2 00

" Thunbergii, 12 to 18 in 6 00

" 6 to 10 in , 1 yr. 2 00

Ehii, Uimus Americanus, S to 9 ft l5 00

Forsythia suspensa, 3 ft 5 00

Pyrus Japonica, 3 to 4 ft , mixed 6 00

Privet, California, 18 to 24 in., trans.. 2 00
Sym lioricarpus vulgaris, 15 to 18 in. 3 00
Viburnum opulus (tree cranberry), 3
to 4 ft 6 00

Per 100

Asdepias tuberosa J 2 00

Hemerocallis flava, fulva, Dumortieri. 3 00

Iris, German, 10 sorts 4 DO

" Japan, 10 sorts 4 00

Liatris scariosa 5 OO

Lily 1 f Valley, sod 3 inches square

(not for forcing) 3 00

PKonies. mixed per 1000 »40, 6 00

Platycodon S co

Sabbatia chlorides 5 00

Yucca tilamentosa, strong 8 00

Ampelopsis quinquefolia, strong 4 00

Bignonia radicacis 5 oo

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

California Grown

CALLAS

Carefully cured, with sound
center shoots, now ready for ship
nient from our New Yorlc or
Chicago stores.

A FULL LINE OF

Fall Bulbs

For Florists' Forcing
Now Arriving.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York.

SIZES and PRICE:
\M to t^-inch. $6.00 per 100
IH to 1'4-inch. $8.00 per 100
2 lo 2^^-inch. $12.00 per 100

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph St.

ALM

(SfyC^^.

FRESH

ON HAND

VLL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices for select seeds quoted on appliratlon.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N.J.

BURPEE'S

♦ SEEDS

Philadelphia.

W. and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop

to LARCE buyers

rop" I

ions ■

114 Chambers St.,

1 Amenosn l^'ionsi.

TT JL fY Tor Insurance against
JOHN 6. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A.. Saddle River. N.i.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 15 Broadway,

NEW YORK.

No. 3 Nakamura,

YOKOHAMA.

Headquarters for Japanese Lily Bulbs, Nur-
sery Stock, Seeds, etc., of OUR OWN

Nurseries and Farms.
WHOLESALE ONLY. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New Yorli.

GEO. WITTBOLD, """V^'l^ll'o

CINERARIA

PLANTS.

Re«dy for re-pottlng Into 3-lDCh pots. The flnest large-
HowerliiK dwarf varieties. Per 100, $2.50. Extras
added to part pay expressatne.

JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown, Pa.

150

The American Florist.

Sept. ri,

Cincinnati.

GOOD FLOWERS SCARCE —PRICES SOME-
WHAT FIRMER, BUT STII-L LOW. — GROW-
ERS HOUSING CARNATIONS. — PERSONAL
ITEMS.

The weather continues warm and
mostly all of our growers are busy lifting
carnations at present. First-class flow-
ers are now scarce; there is plenty of sec-
ond-class stock around, but the stores
have had difficulty to secure sufficient
good stock this week. Prices have been
somewhat firmer, but remain rather low.
The magnificent new school building on
Edgewood avenue, Sjuth Cumminsville,
named in honor of the late President
James A. Garfield, was dedicated with
great pomp and parade last Saturday.
Mr. Fred Walz had the floral decorations
for the occasion, a 14foot eagle fastened
over the hallway, and made solely of im-
mortelles it is said, was much admired.

The members of the National League of
Commission merchants in this city will
have as their guests during Wednesdav,
Thursday and Fridav a delegationof 150
berry growers of Chattanooga. Tbev
will receive a cordial welcome and be
shown all the sights of a growing pro-
gressive city.

Mr. Theo. Lamers, of Cleveland, and
Mr. John Lodder, Sr., of HamiUon, O.,
were callers last week. H. Schwarz.

New Britain, Conn.— Carl Larenzen is
about to stait a florist store in this city.

Messrs. Ell wanger & Barry, R x-hes«er,
N. Y., have shipped a collection of 125
varieties of pears to be shown at the
International Horticultural Exposition
at Hamburg the latter part of this month.

Morris, III —The Morris Floral Co.
havecomnleted thtir new houses and now
have 20,000 square feet of glass. They
feel they are now in a position to fill all
orders, having been unable to do this in
the past. They will have an "opening"
September 15, and Mr. Mitting would be
glad to recti ve calls from brother florists
at that time.

rOOO VIOLETS-Marie Louise, I'Jsln ,« 50 per
\m: IBi) m per IIKM). . /» .

500 VIOLETS-California, Much, Si .iO per lOii;
extra BttonK-

1000 CARNATIONS-Rose Queen, ertra fine.

rearty lur 6 Inch. St.Ull per lUO.
PANOANUS UTILIS, 1-lnch, S^i.iK) per doz; Ki-lW

per 1()U
OTAHEITE ORANCE, JInch, well fruited, $.i..iO

per duzrtn.
FICUS ELASTICA, ilDch. l,i to IS Inches hl^h,

»; (JU per (1. .z n : if4i .00 per 100.
FICUS ELASTICA, frlncu 1.S to -M Inches high,

f,l 00 per dozen ; s7(l (lU p^r lUO.

lyAll stock In A No. 1 .-ondlllon.

CARL HAGENBURGER, Florist,

... JVIEIVTOI*, O.

To make room for other stock, we offer for Imme-
diate shipment, .i-lncb pot plants of BRIDES,
BRIDESMAIDS, LA FRANCE and MER-
METS, at W.OO per lOO.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, strong. 2!«-lneh
pot plaiitB. $2.00 Per 100.

CEUAK KAPIU.S, IOWA.

CELERY PLANTS

WHITE PLUME and GIANT PASCAL.

Fieldgrown plants at 81.00 per 1000. Cash with

order, bamples free.

EXTRA HEAVr TRANSPLANTED WHITE PLUME.

S^.OO per 1000; IIS.OO per lUOOO,

C. M. GROSSMAN, Wolcottville, Ind.

Mention American EnoriBt,

CARNATIONS.

so 000 strong and healthy
field-grown CARNATIONS.

WM. SCOTT,
ROSB QUEEN.
TIDAL WAVE,
ALBERTINI.
DAYBREAK.

NANCY HANKS,
MBS. THOMPSON,
Ij.OO per 100; |25 00 per lOOO.

PORTIA,

LIZZIE GILBERT,
CORSAIR,
LIZZIE McGOWAIT,
SILVER SPRAY,
STORM KINO,
IVORY.
No order for less than 100 accepted.

REINBERG BROS.,

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Our carnations are grown with the greatest care. Free from disease, and packed light by our
aproved system of packing, by which we can send them to all parts of the United States and Canada
, perfect condition.

IVORY JUBILEE

DELLA FOX AMAZINOY

$l,.'iO per dozen. $8.00 per hundred.
MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI CHESTER PRIDE

BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT HELEN KELLER

Jl E> per dozen. m 00 per Hundred.
L. L. LAMBORN GARFIELD

SILVER SPRAV GRACE WILDER

LIZZIE McGOWAN PURITAN

DEAN HOLE

SWEETBRIER

PORTIA

MRS. CARNEGIE

fl.dO per doze

WM. SCOTT
TIDAL WAVE

ROSALIND

$!.'» 00 per thousand.
:^r..c>c>as4^X7T<<3-. :jE'jh..

ROSES-Clean. stronR and carefully Krown Delivered free In New York or Philadelphia.
AMCDIPAM DCAMTV 3'^-inch $8. 4-lnch $12 per lOO. BicIDESMAID. FEBI.I:,
HlTlCniuHIl DlHUIIi METEOR. KAISGRIeT,BUIDE,I.AFBAlTCfi,3</2-lnch 95.00,
4-iuch 86.00 per lOO. fiaspecial rates on quantities.

SMILAX, SI. 00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

ai!L CARNATIONS

500 Albertini, Sou S'orm King,

1500 Alaska, 200 Triumph,

500 Craig, extra fine, 500 Tidal Wave,

500 Peachblow, 500 Delia Fox,
1000 Scotts, lOCO Fisher, extra,
1500 Rose Queen, extra, 200 Bridesmaid,

300 Meteor, 500 Eldorado,

1000 Daybreak, 300 McGowan.

E. HIPPARD,

— YOUNGSTOWN, O.

VIOLETS

etnd C^lifoMi-iici..

strong, well established, clean, healthy plants,
from 4-inch pots, at $4.00 per 100. Kield-grown
clumps of California at $5.00 per 100.

Carnations.

Daybreak, Silver Spray, Rose
Queen, Garfield and Portia.

Clean, healthy, field-grown stock, at $1 per 100.
Samples mailed on receipt of 10c to cover postage.

L. L. MAY &, CO.. St. Paul, Minn.

Surplus Carnations.

I have 2O0O C&BtrATIOIIS, fieldgrown, at

84 00 per IdO, in the following varieties;
200 Tidal Wave 200 Wm. Scott

200 Daybreak 200 Meteor

100 Bridesmaid 40O Minnie Cook

300 Rose Queen 400 McGowan

SEND FDR .SAMPLKS

W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y.

CHINESE PRIMROSE

FI.AHTS.

Strong and well strown, ready for ;>-inch pots. Thla
tine strain enjoys tbe National reputation of being
unBurpaBsed. Single varieties In chi Iceat assortment.
if-V.Vt per 100. Double vers . ^.00 per ](H). Kxtra plants
added to help pay expressage. Adams & U. S express.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.
Chluese Primrose SpecluIiBt.

Always mention the American Ho-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Field-Grown

CflRNflTION

MAYOR PINGREE,

$10.00 Per 100.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

DETROIT. MICH.

Field-Grown

GflRIHflTIOfI PLANTS

iiOOO Soottss.

J. A. SUYOAM, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Price on application.

ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.

We do not claim to have everything; but we do
claim to have the finest slock of CATTLE YAS.
Just what the American Florists want.

Established plants by the dozen or the hundred,
and we also expect an early ariival of CATTLEYA
LABIATA. Wiiie for particulars to

LAGER & HURRELL.
Orchid Groweis and Importers, SUMMIT. N, J,

New Pedigree Cannas.

PHILAOELPHIA—The finest crimson.
MAIDENS BLUSH— Color of Daybreak carnation.
ALSACE—Nearest pure white. And many other
choice new kinds of our own introduction.

300,000 SMALLand LARGE FERNS

In variety: well grown; reasonable prices. Send
stamps for samples.

COCOS WEDDELIANA, 2^-lnch pots, at S6.0a

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

1897.

The American Florist,

151

Single Violets.

Per Do/.. I'er 1 (K)

Princess de Galles Jioo »7.oo

Princess Beatrice (new) i.OO 7 oo

Admiral Avellan (new) i 00 7.oo

Luxonne 75 5.oo

Petite Blue 75 5.oo

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — k\\ plants art
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
Icind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, 1st size, $7.00

" " 2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME, 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12 50

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2}^-inch pots,

$20.00 per ItlOO; S2.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3J^-inch pots,

$35 00 per 1000; i\ 00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, 3 inch, $4.00 per 100.
cur SMILAX, 12 cents per string.

TERMS C4SH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

When wrttlng mention the American Florist.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserins,
and Brides.

Strong plants. Will close out cheap,

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

For MILDEW on ROSES

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN. Importer of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention this paper.

TRv DREER'S
GftRDEN Seeds,

IPIanti. Bulbs & Requisites.
I They are the best at the
/lowest prices. Trade List is-
' sued quarterly, mailed fre«
to the trade only.
HENBT A. DREE%
PUUdelphlB, PS.
Mention Am. Florist when wrltlnK-

1 HERB'S PANSIES

A.I«15

\ THE BEST.
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
J HERR'S

ICARNATIONS

X 3000 TRIUMPH. Hi- l,.st |.ink in rx,.r.\ i.:irti.-iil:,r I ,^^v^■ -r.u. at $7..>-)0 per hundred.

SEED, $1.25 P" 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per looo; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, fine plants at |;i.25 per 100;

fiooj per 1000. Sample for 10 cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

2000 McGOWAN. I

1000 ARMAZINDY, I

700 ABUNDANCE, ! 5_ _._„
500 PORTIA. '^^- ^*<="-

300 ALASKA, I

500 CARTLEDGE. J

8000

As fine as can be gr<

CARNATION PLANTS.

8000

ariety. HoDest sam-

Also 2000 fine MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, and 500 VINCAS, field-grown, variegated
id green.

FRANK BERRY, Fairview Greenhouses, Stillwater, Minn.

NOW WE HAVE IT.

A Perfect
Carnation
Support.

We wit) s.'nda sample froe
if vou pay e.vpress chartjcs.
wfiich will convince you
that it is all we claim.

The only support highiy
commended by ,iudges of
th« "S. A. F." convention
at Providence, R, I.. Au•.^
17. isor.

JAMES HORAN & SON, V^^i^n, conn.

Mention American Kli)rlBt

tbeFmesistocRnDPUinC
in ttie World. UnunlUO

ORCHIDS
For Florists.

and BRUGES, BELGIUM.
A. DIM MOCK. 114 Chambers St.. N. Y. City.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. BoBkoop. Holland.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES, In;iV'n-POt3at$;i.50perlOO

Elegant clean stock. If you are in want of any

speat quick.

A. G. PRINOE & CO.,

88 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS

STANDARD VARIETIES.

FREE FROM DISEASE.
IVORY, best white, SCOTT, "MURILLA",
ROSE QUEEN, DAYBREAK and PIERSON.

Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Marie Louise Violets
and Carnations.

Field-grown, $100 and $5 00 per 100.
Floiida Hot Water Boiler No. "H". lor sale cheap.
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

Jubilee Carnations.

Growing in 3-inch pots, at ?10 00 per 100.
Quantity limited.

Cash with order.

EDWIN LONSDALE.

Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa.

Money oner Office. Siiithin H PhliH . ["a.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $\ 50 per dozen;
glO.OO per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, Paul P.O., Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS. L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Send for our Price List.

E.G. HILL & CO..

wiioi6sai6Fiorisi)S

RICHMOND. INDIANA,

PADMATinUC strong, field-grown,
bAKN A I lUNO. healthy stock.

Wm. Scult, Tldnl Wave. Kdna Crnl({, Itose yueen. Mc-
Howan. .Mrs. Klsher Ulnze's White. I'urtla. E u Hill,
Emily Plerson U per 1(J0; In orders of .500 to 1000, SiO.

Swuinaona alb*, strung t-lnch pots. $1.50 per doz.

Koses extra stronir. Perie and Bridesmaid .Vin. pots
ib per lOll Bride. BrldesmHld. Perle. Sunset, Nlpbetos.
WO'ittun. SlHlirecht and MorKan, tine, strong, healthy
plants trom '.'Mj-lnch pots, $:i per lOO.

1 will exchange fur Dbl. Violets and H. P. Roses.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

Finest Stock of Field-Grown

CARNATIONS

l.'j.OOO McGowan, Rose Queen and Scott, free
from tust and disease. Per 100, Jl 00: per 1000,
IK».00. In lots of from .iOOO to .5000, $30.00 per lOOO.
This stock is all blooming in the field.

C.4SU WITH ORDER, OR C. o I».

v). A. BUDLONC, Station X, CHICAGO.

PADMATinilC 1000 Scott,

uAnllA I lUllOi 400 Daybreak

Fine fleld-grown plants, at 14. no per 100.
-wax. X> B-XJim, Oa.lm. f>«x-Ii., Xll.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ambbi-
CAN Florist.

152

The American Florist.

Sept, 11^

Dayton, O.

There are unmistakable signs that the
Dayton florists are inclined to view things
in a brighter aspect, notwithstanding
the present stagnation. Enlargement of
plants and improvements of various
kinds which have been postponed from
time to time during the past four years,
are now being carried out.

Among these is T- B. Heiss, who has
now in course of erection six additional
large houses, to be expressly adapted for
palms. Every modern improvement
known will be introduced.

Mr. G. J. Horlacher's plant, comprising
over 15,000 feet of glass, is one of the
finest in the state. Mr. Horlacher has
recently rebuilt his boiler room and has
likewise replaced his old boiler by two
new ones, one of which is of SO and the
other one 60 horse power. Concrete
floors and walks wereintroduced through-
out the establishment.

A call on Mr. H. H. Ritter was by no
means disappointing, in so far as the
appearance of the place was concerned.
Neatness and order, the clean, healthy
and vigorous appearance of the plants
made a most favorable impression upon
your correspondent. My only disappoint-
ment consisted in missing Mr. Ritter,
who, accompanied by his venerable
father, had left about an hour previous
for Providence.

Mr. John Boehner has things in fine
shape and he proposes to ^o ahead at a
lively rate and do a lucrative business.
Homo.

The terrible hailstorm that raged
on Thursday, June 24, 1897, throughout
Essex, Middlesex, and parts of Hertford-
shire severely damaged glass houses on
over sixty nurseries at Chelmsford and
district, Ponders End, Eufield, Ejfield
Highway, Waltham Cross, Hoddesdon,
and Harrow. Twenty-one ounce glass of
all sizes was completely riddled, and con-
siderable damage was done to the grapes,
cucumbers, tomatoes, and all kinds of
plants and ferns growing beneath it. We
are glad to hear, however, that not less
than thirty of the nurserymen who suf-
fered loss were insured with the Nursery-
men, Market Gardeners', and General
Hailstorm Insurance Corporation, of
King Street, Covent Garden, who imme-
diately assessed the damage done and
paid the claims six days later. One nur-
seryman lost 70,884 square feet of twen-
ty-one ounce glass, and his claim at 3d.
per square foot amounted to £886 Is. —
Gardeners' Magazine.

Saratoga, N. Y. — The fourth annual
parade, battle of flowers and floral ball
of the Saratoga Floral Association was
held the afternoon of September 7.
The bicycle division ontrivalled in
decorative floral effects anything of the
kind yet seen.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of

the PLANTS, BULBS and

SEEDS of

TOKIO AND OSAKA, JAPAN.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest price,
and we test everything at our experimental
garden on Columbia St., Dorchester, Mass.

WHOLESALE CATALOGUE TO THE
TRADE ONLY.

Office, 272 Boylston Sf., BOSTON, MASS.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN AMERICA.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

)2Uln. hlKh 4.(10 30.0U

2U to 22 In hlBh S.UO 50.00

3 to 5 ft.. U. S.) & Sl> each.

COCOS WEDDELLIANA.

l-in. pote. extra flne, .5 to 6 leaves

strong.

very stroDK Belected

2 00 15.00

2 .iO 20 00

:<. 50 25.00
4 00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

EACH. DOZ.

. Dots, extrn strong, bushy, 5 to 0 leaves.

IS toMln. high * .75 *S 00

. pots.heaVT. 2to2^ ft. high 1.50 18.00

. pots. heavr.2io2^ft. high 2 00 24 00

. pots. ;^i; to4l.l iQ.. decorative size, $;i.50to$t;.C0each,

KENTIA FORSTEHIANA.

DOZ. HUN.

. pots, 13 to 15 In, high S2.00 H5 00

15tol8 •• 4.5U » 00

2to2mt. high $125 each.

2 to 2!^ •■ $2.00 to $2 60 •■

LATANIA BORBONICA.

$15 00perdoz.

r.uieaves.. lniX)

a-'.i '■ ..ja.OO-KMeach

Address all communications to the Nurseries.

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

4-ln. pot, 10 to 12 In. h Kh $1 25 each ; .*15 IXJ per doz.

5 ■■ 12tol.") •• $150 each; JIS CIO per doz.

PHCENIX RECLINATA.

6 In. pots. lit.. I^ In high $1.0(1 each: *l(i.00 per doz.

DRACAENAS (in variety).

without doubt or exception we have the grandest
lot In the couniry. Open for Inspection.

5-ln pou $4 00 per doz.

5 •• KOO •' (colored and coloring)

FICUS ELASTICA.EACH hdn

4-ln. pots, fine strong plants $0 35 $30.00

t) •■ strong plants. 2 ft. high 50 50.00

~ •' ■■ 2>t to 3 It. high 75 75.00

FERNS. FERNS. FERNS.

If you ara going to buy It wi.l pay you to get a sam-
ple of our grand stock.
•iH-\n. pnts In 5 varletlefl. . . .$3 .50 per lOO; $y0.00 per lUOU

Nephiolepis cordata compacta. The largest stock of
this grand varletv.

:Mn. pots, floe stock . $1.')00 per lliO

ti •■ Hoe BpeclmenB. 13-18 In. high. .$4 doz.; $;i3 lull

Pteris Umbrosa Gigantea.

■i- In. pots $3500 per ICI)

5 '• 5.00 per doz.

11 " bushy t;;") each.

(N Y. Office, 409 5th Ave) NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Clean, strong, healthy stock; all varieties.

PALMS AND FERNS.

Best commercial varieties and sizes; prices moderate.

CUT FLOWERS.

Large and fine stock always on hand,
VVIRE WORK. Best workmanship; lowest prices.

i-> III n o Komans. Harrisii, Calla, Chinese Lily, and all Dutch Bulbs
DLJLDw. now ready.

^^""U^rirs-r. ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mention American Flortst.

20,000 FEET-out-of-door growing- FICUS.

Any size up to 4 feet, at $25.00 for 100 feet; $225.00 for 1000 feet.

Measurement from top of pot to crown of stem (not top leaf). Must be sold before
housing time.

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

Mention Amerloan Florist.

CARNATIONS.

Rose Queen, Silver Spray,

Daybreak, Portia.

Fine, stocky, field-grown plants.

SMILAX.

A few thousand Smilax, good strong
plants in 2^-inch pots.

VIOLETS.

IMarie Louise, clean, healthy plants.
Write for prices.

GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, 111.

DDIUOnCCC Extra quality large plants, sure
rnlMnUOLO, to please. In pots, $4 00 per 100;
•2,50 for $10.00.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS. "roCy'per' f(«!

$2.5 00 per 1000. Large clumps, field-grown,

}l 00 per 100.
PlDUITinilC Scott, T. Wave, S. Spray, E.
UAnllAIJUIlO. Pierson, Daybreak, McGowau,

large plants, $5.00 per 100.

CEO. H. BENEDICT, Vorkville, N. Y.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

2-lnch i>ot8 Si-.VI per 100, fl'O.UO per 1000

PRI M U L A, transplanted seedUngs, from Hats

Sljli per 100.

FERNS. 3-iui.'li pots $5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. Fleia grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane LouImb. strocK field Rrown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS.

rooled omilnu-B J2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $2 00p,rioo

ABUTILON

Souvenir lie Bonn and Golden Fleece... Ri.OO perlOO

GERANIUMS.

Kooted cuttings tl.oO per 100. tl2 00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VARLBTiaS.
ROSES, from 3-lncb pota.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
„ VIOLETS.

Prloea low. Send for Hat.

WOOD BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N Y

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The American Florist,

153

k EXPERIENCE TEACHES

nil thiujis and WISEC lut-ii
wiil R'iirn b,v the experience of
others how to avoid

F^OIvIv"^.

Wv liave been telliiiu that hc
iimke a good boiler; that it will
do good work and save fuel.
Ast<inishing as it inav seem, niaiiv
florists have

44

our statement and have Iwughl
our boilets and profited thereby.
Others have not believed thein
and have kept rifiht along usinj;

ANY OLD THING"

that wastes their time and money,
imperils their stock and wears
their patience. To this large class
we would say, I^o:^'*!* be-
lieve us, but I30 bt'lii'vt' per-
sons who have haii Hxpt-riencc
with the boilers and not*- what
they say.
P'or instance:

S. WORDEN, North Adams, Mass.,

Writing us recently says: "I am much pleased with my No. 12 Little
Giant Hot Water Boiler, and it is a "'Giant" indeed, for it heats so
much that I am thinking of building just as much more greenhouse
as I now have, and feel confident it will take care of the whole all
right. You need not hesitate at any time if any one wants to know
about the boiler, to have them write me."

atalogue is I^I^EJK JUid
ices ar*' EIIVTIOIIVO-.

6IBLIN&G0.,UtiGa,N.Y.

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Comers se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Everj'
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6ft.,3rowsl0 in. glass.

3 ft.3in.x6ft.,4. " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

Always mention the American Flo
rist when writing; to advertisers.

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. ^^^ Fairmount av..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. \

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that we can show more Orii;imental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

KEY TO USES

SEND FOR IT.

JOHN LUCAS &. CO..

PHILADELPHIA.

When you write an
advertiser please state
that you saw the adv.
in the FLORIST.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

well as In America.

PRICE IS CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St., Chicago

154

The American Florist.

Sept. II,

Jacksonville, 111.

Some six years ago, when I first vis-
ited this city, things looked diflferent
from what they do to-day. What had
impressed me at the time as obsolete or
old-fashioned, has since given way to
various innovations, showing that this
thriving town has fully kept abreast of
the times. Among the numerous changes
and improvements, that of Mr. Jos.
Heinl's flower and seed store is especia'lv
noteworthy. The store is located at 229
W. State street, ore of the principal busi-
ness thoroughfares in town, and is a
model of its kind, being well equipp°d
with every convenience imaginable. Mr.
Heinl, in addition to his fljwer business,
does an extensive trade in seeds, hand-
ling a full line of all varieties of garden,
vegetable and flower seeds. This depart-
ment, which is of comparatively recent
introduction, has passed its experimental
stage, being now an assured success.

At Mr. Heinl's greenhouses everything
is in the best of order, the jourg roses
planted during the first week in June
looking ex eptionally fine. In the carna-
tion line Mr. Heinl finds Scott, Fred. Dor-
ner and Lizzie McGowan fully worthy of
their namesakes, though Emily Pierson,
Rose Queen and Meteordo almost equally
well with him. Three violet houses, each
covering 10s80 have been added during
the summer to Mr. Heinl's plant.

Trade, as usual at this season of the
year is quiet. In the wholesale depart-
ment Mr. Heinl reports a marked im-
provement, the sale of rose plants increas-
ing from year to year. Homo.

Clarksville, Tenn.— The property
here known as the Evergreen Lodge
Flower Garden has been recently sold by
the assignees of the Crusman estate and
was purchased by Jas. Morton who was
manager of the greenhouse department of
J.J. Crusman's business for over twelve
years and has since the business failure of
Mr. Crusman been renting the property
from the assignees, until the recent sale
when he became proprietor of all the
greenhouse property and sufficient of the
land adjoining to run an up-to-date
establishment. Mr. Morton is now re-
modeling the entire place, having torn
down a number of the greenhouses, and
is rebuilding all in a solid block to which
he is adding a new house of cypress ma-
terial 112x20 feet to be heated by hot
water. Tne property is beautifully situ-
ated in the best part of the city and when
all improvements are made will be an
ideal establishment.

The Sixth annual session of the
National Irrigation Congress will be held
at Lincoln, Neb., September 28, 29, and
30, 1897. C. M. Heintz, Los Angeles,
Cal., is secretary.

Circular No. 16 of U. S. Dept. of Agri-
culture, Division ot Forestry, is an inter-
esting illustrated essay on the "Age of
trees and time of blazing determined by
annual rings."

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTTRERS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wii^rhtwood Ave ,

CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

CI ICC forGr.-.-uliiii.v ^, ( ■..ii-.TviitMnrs, IImI-

Milts, I'iunts, Oils, .ic THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelptiia, Pa.

ooAunu uiADcuniiccc ^ Keamev and WeBtside Aves., Jersey City, N. J.
BRANCH WAKbHUUbbb. -^ jackaou Ave. and Pearson St., Long Island City, N. V.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower Pot.s should correspond with us before
purctiasins; elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

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Sept

Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K

American Boiler Co...
American Jadoo Co —
American Koad Mch.

Co.

Amllng EC Hfi

Baker Miss P A 145

Bailer *' A 114

Bassett & Washburn .14(1
Bayersdorf er H & Co. . Hii

Beckert Theo F IIJ

Benedict Geo H 152

Berger a U & Co 14'.i

Berry F 151

BobblnkLC 151

Bonsall J K 147

Boston Letter Co Hi:

Breltmeyerjno & Son8l.50

Brown P 144

BudlongJA 151

Bnrkl bred 147

Borpee W Atlee i Co. 14!)

Garmody J D ..154

Chocolate Cooler Co lit;
Cbnard & Jones Co — ir»(l

Conley John & Son 147

Cottage Gardens lol

Lonsdale Bdw
Lord & Bomham Co. . I-V:
Louisville Tobacco Co. 154
Lucas J & Co !.'>:

Lyncn WE ut;

MacBean AS 15()

Manning Jacob W 145

Marqulsee L E 151

May L L & Co 160

McCarthy N F & Co... 147

McKeUar C W 14i;

MlUang Frank 147

Monlnger J C Co 15C

Morris Floral Co .... 114
Mound City Flo Co.

.145

Critchells Sons 145

Cunningham J II 144

DeWall Jno B 144

Dletacn A & Co l.v.

Dillon J L 145 1.50

Dlmmock A 151

DomerFred &Sons Co 151

DreerH A 144 151

Bhret F 147

BlUott W H 147

Bills* Pollworth 1.5;.'

Faxon M B 1411

Floral E.xchange 145

Glblln & Co 163

Grossman CM 150

Gullelt WU & Sons... 145

Ouniey Henter ('o 1.55

Hagen burger Carl 150

Hail ABsn ll'.l

Hancock* Son 144

Hart M A 147

Helm Jos 151

Helss J B 144

Herendeen Mfg Co...l.5t)

Herr Albert M ..151

HerrDK 144

Hews AH & Co 154

HlUBG&Co 151

HlppardB l.W 155

HItohlngs 4Co 15f,

Hopp & Lemke 151

Hooser H M Co 155

Horan Bdw C 147

Horan J & Son 151

Hulsebosch Bros 1411

HuntBH 140

Illinois Cut Flower Co. 14ii
Japanese Nurseries... 152

JennlngsB B 144

Joosten C H 151

Kastlng W F 147

Keller Bros 154

Keller Geo & Son 1.51

Kennlcoit Bros Co 140

King J M 147

Koeppen C 145

Kramer 1 N & Son 150

Kroeschell Bros Co ..155

Kuehn CA 140

Kuhl Geo A 151

Lager & Rurrell 150

Lang Jnhus 147

Lee & Skinner 144

Pennock Sam'l S 147

Pierce M J 144

Ptund W.. 151

Pitcher & Manda 115

PrlneeAG&Co 151

QuakerClty Mc'h Wks. 1,V.

KandallAL IKi

Kanson W P 144

Kaynor J 1 147

Redfleld B 150

Reed Glass* Paint Co 1.5!

Reed & Keller 155

Iteld Edw 147

Keln

W A.

144

RelnnergBroB 140 150

KlceM&Co 140

RlckseckerCH 140

Rogers P'k Floral Co .140

Rolker A &F ..147

Hupp J F 149 150

Sander & Co 151

Schiller J L 149

Scott John 145

Shendan W F 147

Slebrecht * Son 152

Situations. Wants, eic.144

Skabcura Dip Co 1.51

Smith Nath * Son 145

Soltau C 141

Souster Geo 152

South Side Floral Co.. 144

Siafflnger Geo 147

Standard Fertilizer Co 145
Stearns Lumber Co — 155

Storrs * Harrison 1.53

Struck J N * Bro 1.55

Sunderbruch H L Co. .146

Suplot F 151

Sutherland Geo A 147

Suydam J A 1.50

Suiukl * llda 149

SwannsSons J G 151

Syracuse Pottery Co.. . \\A
Traendly & Schenck. . 147

VaughanJ C 149

Vesev W J & M 8 145

Washburn A & Son... 115

Watson TR 149

Weber H * Sons 151

Weeber&Don 149

Welch Bros 147

WettilD W A 1.51

Whllldln Pot Co 1.54

Whltton & Son 1)5

Williams 4 Sons Co.. . .140

Winter & Glover 140

wlttboldGeo 149

Wltterstatter B 145

Wood Bros 1.52

Wrede H 144

Voungjno 147

VouneThoKJr 147

ZIrnglebel D 144

American Pomological Society.
At the regular biennial mtetirg of the
American Pomological Society, held at
Columbus, 0., last week, many very inter-
esting capers were read and discussed,
and officers for the ensuing term were
elected as follows: C. L. Watrous, of
Iowa, president; G. W. Campbell, of Obio,
first vice-president; W. A. Taylor, Wash-
ington, D. C, secretary; L. A. Taft, of
Michigan, treasurer.

Bulbs — The answer to the question
"Where shall our bulbs come from?" read
at the Providence convention and re-
ported on page 79 of our issue of August
21, was erroneously attributed to Mr. C.
L. Allen. It should have read Mr. C. H.
Allen.

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Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 18, 1897.

No. 485

IRfiiii Ik^mmmsm iFiL@i9ii@ir

Copyright 1897, by American Florist Company.
Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter.

Published every Satdrday by

The American Florist Company.

333 Dearborn Street, Chicago,

Subscription. 81.00 a year. To Europe. 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Address all communications to

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

333 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.
Eastern Office: 67 Bromneld St., ISoston.

nber of the Associated Trade

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
Okficebs— AiiAM Graha.m. Cleveland. O.. presi-
dent; KARQrHAK MACRAE. Providence. R. I., vice-
president; W. J. Stewart. 67 Bromfleld St.. Boston,
Mass.. secretary; H. B. BEATTV, Oil City, Pa, treas-

Ofpicers-elkct (To be Installed Jan. 1, 169.S)— Wm.
F. Gude, Washington. 1>. c, president: A. Donaghue,
Omaha. Neb., vice-president: secretary and treasurer

CONTENTi,.

Fern notes— Aspleniums . 157

Heating. 1,57

Water supply 1,58

Pittsburg 158

A. Donaghue (portrait) 159

New York 159

Philadelphia 160

Chicago .... ISO

Canna beds at Vaughau's greenhouses (illus.) 161

Boston 161

Toronto 162

Buffalo 162

St. Louis 162

Chicago florists at Vaughan's greenhouses

(illus.) 163

Montreal 163

Cleveland 161

Cincinnati 164

Aug. Rolker & Sons 161

Milwaukee 161

The seed trade 168

Omaha 168

Louisville, Ky 170

Council Bluffs, la 170

Rochester. N. Y' 172

Worcester, Mass 174

Greenhouse building 174

West Bhookfield, Mass.— The florist
business. Including land, greenhouses and
dwelling house, of Mrs. E. A. Jennings,
has been sold to S. E. Walton, of Spring-

Little Falls, N. Y.— Crowe & Gra"
ham is the name of a new firm of florists
here, composed of Mr. Peter Crowe, of
Utica, and Mr. John O.Graham, formerly
of Binghampton. This does not affect
the business of Mr. PeterCrowe at Utica,
which is still conducted by him Individu-
ally. The item in last issue under the
heading of Utica was Incorrect In this
respect.

Fern Notes.

ASPLENllMS.

No new species have been added to this
genus for a number of years, and garden
varieties have not been over plentiful
except _ among our British ladyfern
(Athyrium felix-focmina). For tradepur-
poses those of the bulbiferum section are
the most useful and, as they can be prop-
agated from the bulbils more readily than
from spores varieties do not often occur.
I believe if growers were to persevere and
raise seedlings, varieties would become as
plentiful as they are among other species
raised from spores. Of those that do not
produce bulbils very few can be propa-
gated except from spores, as they form
but one single crown.

Taking A. Nidus, a most useful fern
when well grown, there are several varie-
ties, that known as mussfolium being
the best. Spores must be taken from
large plants which have been grown
where the atmosphere is not too close
and moist. It requires some persever-
ance to get a good stock, and they are
very slow in a young state, but once
they get into 5-inch pots they makerapld
progress. During the young state, or I
might say always, it is necessary to keep
careful watch for slugs and snails; once
these get established, it Is very difficult to
eradicate them, the base of the fronds
forming a good cover for them. AH the
aspleniums are more troubled with these
pests than most ferns, but few show the
effects so soon as the above. In growing
young plants a rather moist shady posi-
tion Is best, but after they are well ad-
vanced they may be more exposed, which
will give greater substance to the fronds.

A. pteridioides is a very distinct species
with recurved pinnate fronds, of a deep
green with a bronzy tint. It closely re-
sembles the bulbiferum type but does not
produce bulbils. From a batch of seedlings
raised at Mr. H. B. May's nursery a few
years ago a very distinct variety was
selected and named Mayli. It has longer
fronds than the parent, and has a bright
green surface to the fronds. A first-class
certificate was awarded by the Royal
Hort. Society. Later batches of seedlings
from this and others nearly allied, has re-
sulted in further varieties, and only a very
limited number have proved to be the
true Mayii.

There are several Intermediate forms
between Baptisti and Novc'e-Caledonije.
The last named has tripinnate fronds
very finely cut and of a deep olive green.
All of this type may be increased by
divisions as they form a number of
crowns. Of other seedling varieties
Herbsti is worthy of mention, this is more
in the way of lucidum. The fronds are
erect, pinnate, the broad pinnse irregular
in shape, some being deeply cut into
broad segments and some entire. A first-
class certificate was awarded for this.

and if it will come true from spores it
will prove a valuable acquisition.

A. lucidum is oneof themostserviceable
ferns we have, but it is never over plenti-
ful. I have seen nice batches of seedlings
but have had many failures when sowing
fresh collected spores. Like many others,
the spores from old well matured plants
are the most reliable and even with these
failures may often occur. A great advant-
age in this fern is that when once good
plants are established they keep in good
character for a considerable time, and the
fronds being of a thick leathery texture
they stand exposure well.

All of the abovethrive best when potted
in a rough porous compost, fibrous peat
with good loam and leaf mould, to which
may be added a liberal addition of sharp
sand. With plenty of drainage and an
intermediate temperature they will give
little trouble. I must not onnit to add
that they are not aquatics; they more
often suffer from over watering than
from drought. Like most other ferns
which show no colored tints in the yonng
fronds, they love a shady position but
should not be grown under other plants.
A. Hemsley.

Heating.

We have a house 12x60 ft., heated with
nine li/4-inch pipes, supplied by one 2-
Inch flow pipe. Now, as five of these
pipes furnish enough steam to heat the
house could we not add to the far end of
this house a house (as given below) and
heat it or rather furnish enough heat for
it through this 2 inch pipe which supplies
the house mentioned? The size of the
house we want to add is 36x16 and 13-
ft. from floor to ridge. It has a gable on
each side as high as the house and 16 ft.
at the plate. The house will be exposed
on two sides and one end. The eave or
plate is 51/2 ft. from ground; fhree ft. of
wood and 2V2 ft. of glass compose the
sides and end.

How many liiinch pipes will it take
to heat it, or what would be the best
way to pipe it? How large a pipe would
it take to return the condensed steam to
the boiler? B.

B. can possibly heat the additional
house through the one 2 inch main, but
if it were my own case I would prefer to
run an independent main for the addition,
as I think it would be much easier on the
boiler and give better satisfaction in the
end. With nine 1^4-inch pipes in a house
heated by steam 12x60 he certainly has
at least one-third more piping than is
required. Why not reduce the number of
pipes in this house, carry a 2inch main
to the new addition and branch into the
smaller pipes, which for a house 16 feet
wide and 13 feet high I would prefer to
use nine 1-inch pipes with valves on each
flow, thus giving absolute control of the
temperature at all times. I would als3

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The a mer i ca x Fl orist.

Sept. i8^

prefer to make each pipe one continuous
run all round tbe house; thus in mild
weather probably two pipes all round
would be sufficient, whi'e in very cold
weather it may require the whole piping.
The one extra pipe could be cairiedon
the coldest side of the house, either as a
flow or return connected with another.

Regarding the sizecf the return pipe for
condensed steam, a 1' ■.••inch pipe with a
good fall would be ample and it would
be advisable to drop this near the boiler
to below the level of the water in boiler,
thus forming a trap to prevent back pres-
sure. John N. May.

Water Supply.

A subscriber asks: "Is it better to put
up a windmill to supply water for 10,000
square feet of glass, also dwelling house,
stable and lawn, or to take the city
water at the rate of 50 cents per thou-
sand gallons?"

I have windmill and tank in use in a
country village and city water at the city
place. The rate of 50 cents per thousand
gallons is outrageous and you cannot
afford to pay it. For a place of about
30,000 ft. of glass I was pajing by meter
4 cents per thousand gallons. That is a
rate which in ourcity is known as "Com-
mercial business other than manufac-
turer." You could afford to pay lOcents
per thousand gallons, and it would still
be better than going to the fxpense of a
mill and tank. More than that I would
not pay.

I dreaded when building in the country
to be without city water but am now
perfectly satisfied. My tank holds 150
barrels and cost $40, the windmill and
pump about $100. Thij is the fifth year
it has been running and with the excep-
tion of oil has not cost 5 cents. It sup-
plies water for 22.000 square feet of
greenhouses and will supply still more.
The higher you can raise your tank the
better force you will have. Be sure you
have a well or some other supply that
you can't pump dry, and if you get a mill
he sure and purchase the Chicago "Aermo-
ter;" it's a dandy. Wm. Scott.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS STILL SLOWLY IMPROVING -HEAT
AND DROUGHT INJURES OUTSIDE STOCK —
OUTLOOK FOR WINTER S TRADE.— CLUB
MEETING —MEETING OF BOTANICAL SO-
CIETY.

The slight improvement in businissstill
continues, although the extremely hot
spell of the week is very much against
revival of business. The hot weather
without any rain has seriously affected
the outside flowers, making them small
and short-stemmed, and the foliageof the
trees is literally dried up, the leaves drop-
ping off as they do in the late fall, but
with all this there is a better feeling pre-
vailing in business circles, and the outlook
for the fall and winter is good.

Messrs. Elliott & Ulam report trade
with them as very fair for this timeot the
year, and it has been the same all sum-
mer, their sales being greater each month
this year than the corresponding month
of last year. They are anticipating a
good winter trade.

Messrs. Randolph & McClements also
report trade verj' fair. At their green-
houses on Forbes street everything is
looking well, especially their chrysanthe-
mums. This firm are also of the opinion
that the winter's trade willbs very good.

The florists' evidently have not recov-
ered from their trip to Providence, or else
the extremely hot night prevented them
from attending the meeting on the 9th

inst . , not enough for a q uorum being there.
It is hoped the members will turn out in
force at the next meeting on the evening
ofthe 23d inst.

Tbe Botanical Society of Western Penn-
sylvania on Thursday night, September
2, held its regular monthly mte ing at
Carnegie Library Hall in Schenley Park.
These meetings are open to the public and
are intended to be educational in a very
great degree. For this purpose all the
resources of the park and conservatories
are available and that a great interest is
being awakened ii shown by the attend-
arce on Thursday night, the room being
crowded and this only the fourth meeting,
the first one having but a very few out-
siders attending. Mr. Wm. Falconer
officiated as lecturer and demonstrator;
79 natural ordeis were represented and
215 distinct genera, in manycases several
sptcies being shown. He commerced
with showing a large collection of fruit-
ing and ornamental shrubbery, fruits
predominating — Baib?riies, native, Jap-
anese and a large number of representa-
tives from the mountains of India and
Asia, Cornus, and especially large
branches of Cornelian cherry, loaded with
bright red fruit. Hazel nuts with the
nuts in theirhusks. Cotoneasters, mostly
deciduous species from the Himalayan
mountains. Different kinds of tla:ignus,
covered with berries; branches of bay-
berry, sprays of beach plum, Irish black-
thc rn ( Prunus spinosa ) many species of
euonymus, with sprays cf unopened
fruit, and partly unripe but all very beau-
tiful, also branches of Chirquepin chest-
nuts and dwarf oaks. Perhaps the most
striking fruits shown were the hips of
many species of roses, comprising hardy,
Japanese, European and American, some
glistening scarlet, others plum purple,
oval and round shaped; the fruits are the
hips of single roses and form a very great
additional attraction to the bush, flow-
ers in the spring and the fruit in midsum-
mer and up to frost. Handsome flower-
ing crabs, from China, Japan and Siberia,
the sprays laden with fruit from the size
of small peas up to those of transcendant
crabs, were shown in many varieties, but
there was nothing brighter among the
collection of berry plants than the sprays
of our high bush cranberry (Viburnum
opulus) and the large fruiting variety of
it from the mountains of Pekin.

At the end ofthe lecture, or more prop-
erly talk, the eagerness with which the
audience gathered around the table on
which the fruits were sliown, picking
them out and bunching them with the
flowers (all were given away freely to the
audience ) showed how much they were
appreciated. The collection mentioned
above was contributed by Mr. John Dun-
bar, Ass't Supt. of Highland Park, Koch-
ester, N. Y. Banana fruits, the tree
tomato in fruit, and the panama hat
plant (Carludovica palmata) displaying
its head of vivid red berries, were lui-
rished from the Phipps conservatories in
Schenley Park.

In the aquatic division a large leaf of
the Victoria Regia lily, over 7 feet In
diameter, was shown in its entirety; the
under side of the leaf, as regards the con-
struction of the nerves, ribs, etc., as
fully explaired, showing how impossible
it was for the leaf to sink under any mod-
erate pressure; in fact it would support a
weight of about 200 lbs., and yet one
could put a hole in its surface with his
fingers. A very large op.-n flower was
also shown proving a novelty to many in
the room; the flower stem is very spiny,
more so than any other flower we know.
The leaf was cut up into sections, and

given to any one who wanted a piece. Of
nymphteas both tropical and hardy there
were about 27 distinct kinds; the night
bloomers had fl jwers all open, the day
ones all closed. Red, blue and yellow
colored ones were shown in the same
genus. Nelumbiums, half a dozen flow-
ers with the heads tied up (the petals fall
off so easily) came from Philadelphia,
also seed vessels with them; other aquatic
plants, the Water Poppy, Water Hya-
cinth, Parrot's Feather, Water L;ttuce,
azoUa, etc., were shown and the uses of
each explained. Mr. Henry A. Dreer of
Philadelphia kindly contributed the
nelumbiums and some of the lesser plants.
When through with the shrubs and
aquatics, Mr. Falconer turned his atten-
tion to the tables on which was a very
large collection of cut flowers, including
everything in bloom In Schenley Park.
The exhibition being under the auspices
of the Botanical Society, they had the
flowers arranged in botanical sequence.
This was also much more convenient for
showing them, and explaining the like-
ness and unlikeness of members of the
same family, for instance, beginning with
the crowfoot (ranunculus) family, several
specimens of clematis and great bunches
of delphinium, anemones, and belated
columbines were held up before the audi-
ence and explained as being all members
of one family. Then wepassed on through
poppies, candytuft, mignonette, violets,
tamarix, hypericum, pinks, hibiscus, ger-
aniums, pea flowers, roses, hydrangeas,
sedum, fuchsia, and so on through most
all cultivated plants. Take for instance
the poppy family; it seems hard to recon-
cile the bocconia with the poppy, the
geranium family, balsam, oxalis and nas-
turtium. Among peas were clover, the
sensitive plant, cassia, swainsona, etc.
Honeysuckle family, the snowberry,
elderberry and diervilla. Many looked
with astonishment when told that an
elderberry and a honeysuckle were so
nearly related.

The great composite family was shown
in 30 genera, range including ironweed.
eupatorium, blazing star, coreopsis, marl-
golds, wi'd and China asters, prairie
dock, sunflowers, corn flower, feverfew,
and others. Among gesneria were glox-
inias, achimines, saintpaulia. The next
order included snapdragon, veronica,
fox-glove, mimulus, salpiglossis. In the
sclanum family were magnificent petu-
nias, peppers, tobacco, Jerusalem cherries,
tree tomato, matrimony vine and daturas.
Oleander, allamanda and vinca were
shown as members of the dogbane family.
A good deal of interest was displayed
when was held up a large bunch of Chi-
nese lilac ( Syringa pekinensis) and it was
asked if any botanist present could name
it, and not one could tell what it was,
whether spii.Tea, elderberry or what fam-
ily it belonged to. The pupils ofthe high
school botany class were much interested
when told that the colored leaves of bou-
gainvillea were not flowers but simply
bracts outside the real flower. When it
came to the euphorbias a bunch of blos-
soms of the white spurge ( E. coroUata)
one of our common wayside plants, the
colored acalypha from the flower garden,
the many hued croton, the edging box,
the daintily tinted phyllanthus and the
coarse looking castor bean were all mem-
bers ofthe same family.

A few beautiful orchids were shown,
the Butterfly orchid (Oncidium papilio)
was passed around that all might see
how perfectly some insects are imitated
by flowers. The amaryllis family was
represented by pancratiums, the iris by
gladioluses and montbretias, the lily

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AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

family by lilies, funkias, hyacinthus, tri-
toma and anthericuin. At the end of the
talk a handsome pitcher plant (Nepenthes
Mastersii ) was passed around with the
explanation that the pitchers were not
the blossoms but simply ornamental ap-
pendages to the leaves, and thus was
dispelled an illusion held by many; a
spray with a raceme of the true blossoms
was also shown.

This exhibit was vastly more interest-
ing and instructive than an ordinary
flower show and will be more productive
of good to the trade. Next month a more
commodious room will be secured, as it is
a foregone conclusion that a greater
number will be in attendance. There is
no expense attendant on the meetings,
the exhibits are donated, the room ditto,
and it will not be the fault of the Botan-
ical Society if the people are not educated
and benefitted, and with this the case the
commercial florist will certainly be the
gainer. Regia.

A. Donaghue.

We present herewith a portrait of Mr.
A. Donaghue, of Omaha, the vice-presi-
dent-elect of the Societv of American
Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists.

Mr. Donaghue was born in Essex, Eng-
land, November 9, 1841, and began his
work as gardener when a boy of 11
years; later he engaged in all the various
departments of gardening and flDriculture.
He came to the United States in 18<i4,
and for a time was in the employ of Mr.
Edgar Sanders, an old time Chicago flo-
rist. He removed to Omaha in 1867,
where he rented eight acres of land and
started a market garden. He had every-
thing in good condition and a portion of
bis crop about ready to market when the

grasshoppers came along and in six hours
cleaned off' everything but a few sweet
potatoes. The next year he started again
with three acres in vegetables, and was
again visited by the grasshoppers, losing
about one-third of hiscrop, when a heavy
cold rain came and destroyed the hop-
pers. At the end of the year he was a
little ahead.

In 1872 he built three small green-
houses, from which beginning has
resulted the present large establishment
and fine business. It is the old story of
hard work and conscientious attention
to business, eventually crowned by well-
earned success.

Mr. Donaghue takes a deep interest in
the success of the S. A. F. and will un-
doubtedly spare no etfort to make the
Omaha convention the success it ought
to be.

New York.

ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW YORK GAR-
DENERS' SOCIETY. — SEPTEMBER MEETING
OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB. —
MORE VARIETY IN FLORISTS' FLOWERS
ADVOCATED.— HOT WEATHER INJURES
BUSINESS — FLOWERS OVERSTOCKED AND
PRICES VERY LOW. — A NEW FLOWER
STORE.

The first annual dinnerof the New York
Garderers' Society was held at Grand
Central Palace on Saturday evening,
Septembtr 10 and was in everyway cred-
itable to those who managed it. About
seventy-five gtntlemen were present. The
tables were adorned with showy vases
of dahlias and gladioluses. The three
days' spell of torrid weather had come to
an end a few hours before and the cool
breeze brought big appetites with it and
it was late before all were fully satisfied.

Then president John Shore called to order
and asked Charlie Weathered to act as
toastmaster, a duty which that gentle-
man courteously accepted and brief
speeches were the order for about an
hour, Mr. Hunter opening the exercises
with an excellent rendering of the song
"The March of the Cameron Men."

"The New York Gardeners' Society"
was the first toast. President Shore
responded, urging the cultivation of a
fraternal spirit as the best means of
ensuring a prosperous future for the
organization. President Henshaw of the
New York Florists' Club responded for
"Our Sister Societies." He called atten-
tion to the great improvement in the
condition and surroundings of the young
gardener of to-day over those prevailing
when he began his career. He related an
incident which happened twenty-eight
years ago when thirteen gardeners of
New York dined together, he being the
onlv one of the party now alive.

W. A. Manda spoke for "The Society of
American Florists." He questioned the
wisdom of dividing forces by maintaining
separate organizations of florists and
gardeners whose interests are so nearly
identical and thought that mutual bine-
fits would result if all were to enlist under
the one banner of the parent organ'za-
tion. Alluding to the necessity of con-
stant effort to improve and to elevate
the profession he spoke hopefully of the
prospective advantages to be derived
from the establishment of the New York
Botanic Garden and the facilities for exhi-
bitions and other means of advancement
which are promised.

Wm. J. Stewart of the American Florist
was called upon to speak for the "Ameri-
can Horticultural Press." He acknowl-
edged with gratitude the indebtedness of
the horticultural press to the gardeners
without whose support it could not live
and asserted that wherever good garden-
ers are found there will also be found
horticultural literature of the highest
class. In no other profession do we find in-
dividual generosity so prevalent as among
the gardeners, who are always ready to
give their neighbor the benefit of their
own experience, and the horticultural
press is the legitimate outlet for the exer-
cise of this generous spirit. Mr. Wm.
Anderson spoke for "The Old-fashioned
Gardener," disclaiming, however, any
right to the title for himself and J. H.
Troy responded for the florist business,
saying that the season in Newport had
been very encouraging.

Wm. Scott gave a recitation in Scotch
dialtct In which "Maggie Hoo's" second
honeymoon was apply explained and
then C. W. Ward was called upon to
respond for "American Floriculture."
Mr. Ward applauded the multiplicity of
societies and, contrary to Mr. Manda's
views, argued that the increasing number
of societies is an indication of growth
and progress. He did not believe that
the work of special and local societies
would interfere with the prosperity of
the parent organization which he believed
should always have the co-operative sup-
port of the others. He predicted that
the S. A. F. having passed through its
youthful exhuberance and reaction would
henceforth make a normal solid growth.
His speech was marked throughout by a;
hopeful earnestness that made a great
impression. There was a number of
other speakers and it was midnight be-
fore the pleasant affair came to a close.

Around the room, which by-the-way is
admirably adapted for exhibition pur-
poses, were tables on which a fine show
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spread. Robert Laurie showed Aciden-
thera bicolor and seedling tritomas; H.
A. Dreer, nymphffifis; James Hill, a hand-
some bromcliad; Jas. Kirby, herbaceous
flowers; Richard Brett, dipladenias and
ixoras; Lager & Hurrell, a fine plant of
Cattleya chrysotoxa; Rob't Angus, Cat-
tleya labiata; W. A. Manda, caladiums
and cannas; A. Grierson, a collection of
flowers; G. Hisele and A. L. Marshall,
seedling cannas; W.Anderson, W. P. Pea-
cock, Mr. Granz and Chas. Z;ller & Son,
large collections of dahlia?; A. Welsing,
geraniums and cannas; J. Lewis Childs,
gladioluses, etc.; Tohn Vouug, lilv of the
valley; A.J. Wengertner and A. T. Brill,
vegetables; G. B. Winslade, fruit; C. W.
Ward, a superbdisplay of cannas, dahlias
and geraniums. There was also a collec-
tion of vegetables sent on the steamer
Campania from C. AUdred, Tyldeslev,
Lancashire, Eag., but it cannot be truth-
fully recorded asof prize- winninpquality.

The meeting of the New York Florists'
Club on Monday evening was a lively
interesting occasion and made up in
enthusiasm for lack of numbers. Messrs.
J. N. May and Chas. H. Allen talked, by
special invitation, of the recent visit to
Providence and Newport. The verdict of
both these gentlemen was that in
instructiveness and value to the visitors
the Providence convention was equal if
not superior to any of its predecessors.
Dr. Goodale's superb lecture. Swan Point
Cemetery and the trade exhibition were
noted as especially excelling. A vote of
thanks was passed in recognition of the
hospitality of the local clubs of Providence
and Newport and Secretary Young was
instructed to forward a copy to each.

President Henshaw talked interestingly
of what he saw on his recent trip to
Great Britain and Ireland, particularly
the botanical gardens where he found
much valuable information. Out of his
address sprang a discussion, participated
in by Messrs. Allen, May and Dimmock,
in which all agreed that it is unfortunate
for the American floricultural trade that
the list of popular flowers in the trade is
so small. They urged that there were
many beautiful flowers, some of them
"old-fashioned" that should find a promi-
nent place In the florists' business and
advocated agitation of the subject.

C. H. Allen exhibited a fine lot of
cannas, including some of his own seed-
lings. The committee on awards will
soon be called together to decide upon the
question of the disposition of the club's
gold medal and designate some worthy
object for which it may be offered in the
near future.

The hot weather last week knocked the
life out of all flower stock coming to this
market and made a bold attempt to
knock the life out of the unfortunates
who were obliged to grow, cut or market
it. Atrip around among the wholesale
establishments developed the fact that
September trade has been and still is be-
low the average, that J. K. Allen has
received his first consignment of double
violets and that they were very good,
that Traendly & Schenck are receiving
Kaiserin roses that are exceedingly hand-
some, that evtrybody has lily of the valley
inquantity,tbat the new wholesale estab-
lishment of MacDonald & McManus on
30th street compares well with its neigh-
bors and that the wily grower is already
prospecting among the ambitious com-
mission men in search of especially favor-
able offers for his prospective output
although just at present two dollars and
a half a thousand is good money for bulk
roses.

G. H. Linsdale has added a new horse

and flower wagon to the equipment of
his 23d street store. The wagon which
he proudly asserts is of "Altman style" Is
(quailed in grandeur only by the hand-
some black horse that draws it and the
bovs are uniformed to match.

N. Christatos has disposed of his Madi-
son avenue store to Petro Kondulis and
has opened a new one at 1028 Sixth
avenue, corner of 5Sth street.

Louis Sberry, the well-known New York
caterer, is about to open a flower store at
37th street and Filth avenue. Wm. S.
Lee, well known here as an expert flower
worker for manv years, is to be manager.

Visiting New York: A. H. Hews, North
Cambridge, Mass.

Philadelphia.

SEASON STARTED — ASTERSON THE WANE. —
ROSE> BETTER — VALLEY PIPS. — SHUFFLE
BOARD CONTEST — BOWLING.— VISITORS.
— DUMONT HUSTLING. — FRED. EHRET
HAS A WEDDING OF HIS OWN.

There is a noticeable difference in the
crowds in the shopping districts and the
summer shutters are coming down from
the houses in the residence portion of the
city. A few early weddings are taking
place and altogether it may be said that
the season of 1897 and 1S9S has started.

Asters are on the wane and from pre-
sent appearances will hardly hold out
until chrysanthemums arrive. Roses are
getting better; all kinds seem to be im-
proving both in size of flower and length
of stem. There are quite a few Carnot
coming in; they look well and considering
the light demand sell as well as other
varieties. Prices of all kinds are about
the same as last week. Carnations are
looming up and in the absence of asters
are being asked for. White and pink are
the only colors as yet. Valley is selling a
little better but the demand is uncertain;
some good stock goes to waste.

Wm. Hageman, who imports valley
pips in large quantities, says thequalityof
Illy of the valley has of late years entered
more into competition than the price, as
growers prefer to pay a little more so as
to insure high grade stock. His importa-
tion this year will amount to 3,300.000
pips, and in order to insure the quality
and safe dispatching of the same Mr.
Hageman sailed for Europe by the Fuerst
Bismarck, Ttiursday last, so as to be on
the ground at this important time.

There is to be a shuffi aboard contest at
the alleys commencing next week. All
desiring to participate should call at the
club room and enroll their names. The
entrance fee is 50 cents and the sum so
collected will be used to purchase prizes
for the winners. Each contestant is to
play one game with all the others, the
total number of points made to count.
The question of how to manage the atfair
so that all may meet conveniently is puz-
zling the heads of the committee not a
little. Can any one suggest a schedule,
say for twenty-four men, that will not
conflict.

My attention has been drawn to an
omission which shall no longer go unre-
corded. When the boys from Philadel-
phia came home from the convention
laden with prizes and trophies, both indi-
vidual and collective, it wasonly natural
that some rivalry would be engendered.
Captain (Isaac) Kennedy made the state-
ment that he could organize a team of
bowlers that would beat that team
which did so bravely for the Quaker City
at Providence. The challenge was ac-
cepted. The contest wss between the
"Providence" and the "Yanigans;" the
latter won with the comfortable margin

of 119 pins, which is ample evidence that
Philadelphia is right in it when bowling,
as well as shooting, is the order of the
day. There is some difference of opinion
as to whether the "regular" team of
Philadelphia Florists' Club bowlers or
the "Y'anigans" now owns the Evans
challenge cup for the remainder of the
year. One of the regrets among the
bowlers here is that St. Louis, with its
reported high scores, did not send a team
to Providence. Perhaps they are holding
themselves in reserve for Omaha.

P.J. Hauswirth, Great Sachem of the
Redmen of Illinois, and one of Chicago's
most genial florists, visited our city this
week accompanied by his wife and Miss
Kreitling.

Dumont, the Filbert street commission
merchant, is hustling these days. A new
ice box just put in enlarges his cold stor-
age capacity, and the addition of a long
distance telephone will make it conveni-
ent for those in a hurry, and an increased
force of assistants now await the fall
rush.

Frederick Ehret, the up-town commis-
sion man, was married to Miss Clara
Bezner last Wednesday evening, at the
residence of the bride, which was elabor-
ately decorated for the occasion. The
bride's bouquet was of lilies of the valley.
The happy pair are now off on an exten-
sive tour including Niagara Falls, the
Thousand Islands and Quebec. K.

Chicago.

OUTING OF florists' CLUB — FINE DISPLAY
OF CANNAS. — A NEW FIRM. — THE CHRYS-
ANTHEMUM SHOW.— THE MARKET. — PER-
SONAL ITEMS.

The fourth summer outing of the Flo-
rists' Club was a trip to Mr. J. C.
Vaughan's greenhouses at W'''=*^prn
Springs, and took place last Sf^ttirday
afternoon. Mr. Vaughan had thou^ni-
fully reserved two special cars lur the
party, and the trip out was a very pleas-
ant one. Arriving at the station, the
party was met by Mr. J. S. Wilson, man-
ager of the greenhouses, and conducted
to the large range of glass. The display
canna beds containing many novelties
attracted first attention, and much time
was spent in a critical examination and
comparison of the various sorts. The
long drought bad made it something of a
struggle far the cannas in the field, and
the difference between the plants in the
field and those of the same variety in the
display beds, which had received artificial
watering, was quite marked. All looked
remarkably well under thecircumstances.
There is a total of about seven acres de-
voted to cannas at this place, some
25,000 plants occupying this space, and
the display of brilliant color was one to
be remembered. Burbank is certainly a
remarkably free bloomer, but Yellow
Crozy seemed to stand the sun rather
better. Italia and Austria showed to
good advantage. Allemania resembles
the latter very closely. Chicago is cer-
tainly to the front as a scarlet and will
be hard to equal from every point of
view. Egandale seems to still hold first
place as a dark foliaged scarlet. Phila-
delphia is of a very deep rich color, darker
than Bouvier. The variegated variety,
John White, showed hardly enough varie-
gation to make it very striking. But it
would take pages to describe the host of
sorts to be seen in flower here. After the
cannas came the houses and frames. A
very great variety of stock is grown,
including most everything that enters
into a florist's collection. All seemed to
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^U-,iL UP' THE CANNA BEDS AT VAUGHANS GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRING.

proved profitable as well as interesting.
Down the center of the long packing
room a table was discovered, handsomely
decorated with vases of cannas and other
flowers, and olants and flowers were
freely used elsewhere about the large
room. Mr. Wilson is to be congratulated
on bis arrangements for this part of the
entertainment. A vase of Burbank can-
nas on the tab'e was superb — the flowers
perfect as to size, form and color. The
guests were invited to seat themselves,
and the number was found to be 73. An
excellent lunch was then served by the
Women's Club of Western Springs, upon
whom Mr. Vau^han had called to assist
in caring for his guests.

At the conclusion of the repast Mr.
Vaughan welcomed the visitors in a brief
address, expressing his oleasure at their
presence and trusting that all would go
away with pleasant recollections of their
visit. Mr. Edgar Sanders responded on
behalf of the club, spea king of the success
of the outings,thelargeattendanceatand
the interest in same, and warmly thank-
ing Mr. Vaughan for his generous hos-
pitality. Mr. W. H. Chad wick, president
of the Horticultural Society of Chicago,
responded on behalf of those visitors who
were not members of the club, and spoke
of the value of such gatherings in the gen-
eral advancement of horticulture. He
thanked Mr. Vaughan for the opportun-
ity afforded all to view so many beautitul
flowers, and for the entertainment so
freely provided.

Mr. F. S. Allen, of Joliet, spoke of bis
interest in thecanna and of the varieties he
had seen during a recent eastern trip.
Mr. S. A. Wolcott, of Batavia, told how
it felt to be a "mascotte" and a grandpa,
and brief addresses were made by others.
These were interspersed with vocal selec-
tions by the trio composed of Messrs.
McKellar, Winterson and Lynch. The
thanks of the club were extended to Mr.
Vaughan by a unanimous vote for his
kindly welcome and generous entertain-
ment. All returned to the city feeling
that they had spent a most instructive
and enjoyable afternoon. This will prob-
ably bethe last outing for the season.

The wholesale cut flower and supply

business of Chas. W. McKellar will here-
after be conducted by a new firm,
Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson. com-
posed of A. L. Vaughan, Chas. W. Mc-
Kellar and Ed. F. Winterson. The busi-
ness will be enlarged in all lines, and par-
ticularly in the department of fl irists'
supplies. Mr. A. L. Vaughan, who be-
comes the senior member of the new firm,
is well and very favorably known to all
the western florists and seedsmen from
his long business connection with J. C.
Vaughan and E. H. Hunt. Lloyd
Vaughan, as he is familiarly known, has
been one of the most popular travelers on
the road, making readily very firm friends.
His kind, unobtrusive and gentlemanly
ways should be very advantageous to
the new firm.

Reports to the effect that the next an-
nual chrysanthemum show of the Horti-
cultural Society will be given in connec-
tion with the horse show at the Coliseum
have no foundation in fact. A proposi-
tion to combine the two shows wasmade
by the horse show people, but was not
accepted by the Horticultural Society.
There is no doubt whateverthatthechry-
santhemum show will be held independ-
ently as heretofore, and under the direct
management of the Horticultural Society.

Mr. C. Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store,
arrived at New York September 15 by S.
S. Lahn.

A few cool, cloudy days have shortened
up the supply considerably, resulting in a
perceptible increase in demand, with a
corresponding increase in prices. There
is quite a brisk demand for American
Beauty, the call being for the better
grades.

As a rule carnations are very poor,
most of them contracting the regular
habit of going to sleep every night. An
exception to this rule was found in Mr.
W. Lynch's disbudded Daybreaks and
Portias, which were exceedingly good for
this season of the year. The price received
ranges from 50 to 75 cents for best ship-
ping stock.

Mrs. A. G. Prince and sons have re-
turned from a two months' sojourn in
the east.

Mr. Louis Schoof, grower at Home-

wood, 111., has to-day joined the ranks of
the Benedicts.

Visitors : H. A. Bunvard, representing
Pitcher & Manda; W. S. Rennison, Sioux
City, la.

Boston.

A HOT WAVE — FLOWER BUSINESS FEELS
ITS EFFECT. — A VISIT TO TAUNTON —
FLOWER SHOW AT THE FRUIT AND VEG-
ETABLE EXHIBITION. — AUCTION SALES. —
PERSONAL MENTION.

Boston got its share of attention from
the hot wave last week. Flowers wilted
and so did florists and customers, too.
Business diminished as the temperature
and the quantity of stock increased and
it took extra sized rubbish barrels to hold
the resulting accumulation. There are
more roses than are needed and more
asters than can be used, but carnations
are within the limit and they sell all right,
regardless of the weather. Funeral work,
that life preserver of the florists' trade
when everything else seems to go against
him, has been quite active recently, and
the white asters, lilies and other useful
stock for this purpose have thus found an
outlet denied to the brighter colored
bloom, which should serve as a pointer
to the aster grower when he sows his
seed next year. Society people have not
yet returned to town and the transient
sojourner cares more for sea breezes, sub-
way and ancient landmarks than for
flowers in any form and it would seem as
though an extension of time to the clerks
on vacation and a continuance of the five
o'clock closing rule for a couple of weeks
longer might have been indulged in with-
out an} very serious results to the pro-
prietors' pocket books.

It was on Thursday, one of the hottest
days ever let loose on an unsuspecting
September, that the garden committee of
the Mass. Horticultural Society set out
for a visit to Taunton, an hour's ride by
rail from Boston. Tee fruit, vegetable
and dairy farm of Col. Fred. Mason was
the objective point. Mr. E. C. Lewis, the
superintendent of this model establish-
ment, met the party at the station and
drove them to the grounds where they
were welcomed by the proprietor who was

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found to be not only a perlect example of
the modern gentleman farmer but a man
of broad views and sound judgment as
to the most acceptable and fitting enter-
tainment for a representative horticult-
ural party from the Hub on a hot day.
All were made to feel very much at home,
the dinner was excellent, the farm, on
inspection, was found to be productive
and well managed, more like a garden
than an ordinary farm, in fact, and should
Taunton ever aspire to be the new Hub
of the universe there are ten votes that
she can have for the asking.

There was a fine fruit and vegetable
show in Horticultural Hall on Saturday,
September 10. In addition, there were
dahlias in large numbers and dazzling
variety as well as a good showing of
other seasonable flowers. Robert Cam-
eion was the recipient of a certificate of
merit for Aster Novae Anglr;e alba, and
Robert Laurie got honorable mention for
fringed tuberous begonias. From N. T.
Kidder and Oakes Ames came gprand col-
lections of hardy herbaceous flowers.

Plant auctions are on again. N. F.
McCarthy will run regular semi-weekly
sales for a while and Edward Hatch will
have a notable sale In Horticultural Hall
on Wednesday, September 22, when
buyers are expected to show their faith
in returning prosperity.

Michael Gray, formerly gardener on the
late Col. Peabody's estate, will start a
florist business business in Mattapan.

P. Welch has returned from his vaca-
tion at Uld Orchard just in time to insist
that the park makers pay proper value
for his front garden and lawn which they
have taken for boulevard widening.

A visitor in town: J. Austin Shaw,
representing Siebrecht & Sons, and with
a fine stock of palms to offer.

Toronto.

THE EXHIBITION. — TASTEFUL FLORAL
ARRANGEMENTS —MR. SCOTT THE JUDGE.
—GOOD DISPLAY OF FLOWERS. — A GRAND
COMBINED KICK NEEDED. — VISITORS.—
CRICKET GAME THURSDAY.

The cut flowers, floral designs, etc.,
make a gay show at the exhibition. The
designs this year were all in the best taste
and as near perfection in that line as it is
possible to get. Mr. Wm. Scott, of
Buffalo was the judge and I am sure he
must have had a hard task. He did not
give his dicislons as I and some others
would have given them, but then were
there ever two people who agreed on
matters of taste in this line? The work
being perfect and the flowers good the
judge can only exercise his taste. Messrs.
J. H. Dunlop, Grainger Bros., C. Tidy, C.
Arnold, H. Dale, Manton Bros, and J.
Cotterill were the principal exhibitors. I
should like to discribe their separate
exhibits but time and space lorbid; they
were all really beautiful.

Brides' and bridesmaids' bouquets were
also very good. Cannas made a fine
showy exhibit, many of the latest novel-
ties being amongst them. Gladiolus
showed no particular improvement over
other years. There was a very large
exhibit of sweet peas and a very pretty
show they made, some bunches amongst
the "12 varieties" being very fine. Asters
were away ahead of former years. Scra-
pie's showing up like big chrysanthe-
mums. There was about the usual
amount of phloxes, pansles, roses, lilies
and collections of cut flowers, all of which
if shown in a suitable building would
have made a magnificent show.

And here I would reiterate what I said
in my last week's notes concerning the
Horticultural. No time should be lost In

getting up a grand combined kick, a kick
that will make itself felt until a new hall
Is built. The beautiful designs mentioned,
the bouquets, cannas and gladiolus were
stuck up in one end of the fruit hall and
were unseen by most of the crowd. There
is still more to find fault with, namely
the arrangement of the cut flowers. An
assistant calls out the sections in their
order in the prize list and the articles are
placed on the benches In that order
regardless of size, color, tasteor anything
else; not the slightest attempt is made at
arrangement for effec t , j ust the mechanical
part of showing is gone through with
and nothing more. I say that all this
should be changed and if the Gardeners'
and Florists' Association and the Horti-
cultural Society don't set to and endeavor
to get these and other kindred matters
remedied they will be deserving of having
the letters "N. G." tacked on to their
name. First let a strong resolution be
drawn up and put at regular meetings of
the two societies it will doubtless be
passed unanimously. Instruct the two
delegates from the Horticultural Society
to the Industrial Exhibition Association
to push the matter all they know how,
and let a deputation go down to some
meeting of the directors of the I. E. A.
and insist on some improvement being
made. All the materials are at band for
a magnificent display at these I. E. flower
shows; all that is wanted is a new hall
properly designed and laid out and a
superintendent with firmness, tact, and
above all, taste. "Allons mes braves,"
let us get it and make a name for our-
selves.

Visitors: Mr. W. Scott and son, Buf-
falo; Mr. Large, from the same place; Mr.
Robt. Brooks, Fergus; Mr. James, gar-
dener at Agricultural College, Guelph,
and there were others.

The gardeners and florists will excurt
to Mr. H. Dale's place at Brampton on
Thursday, ISth, and endeavor to beat
his crack eleven again at cricket. We may
do it if the weather is as favorable as it
was last time. E.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS PICKING UP. — MOST FLOWERS
PLENTIFUL.— ACRES OF ASTERS —CAR-
NATIONS SCARCE — WM. LEGG MOVES HIS
HOUSES. — H. B. BUDDENBORG MAKES AN

ADDITION.— Toronto's great fair.—

CALLERS.— W.S. RETIRES TO THE SECLU-
SION OF CORFU.

The fall weddings have begun and busi-
ness is picking up. We can't all have the
big orders but If business is going it helps
all a little. Flowers have been very
plentiful; far too many asters to be
healthy for the grower. I see almost
acres of fair asters that it does not pay
to pick and send Into town. Carnations
are of course scarce and only those from
the field are to be had. We had so much
rain In the early part of the season that
a dry spell was welcome, but for nearly a
month we had up to Monday last been
without a shower. So dry was It that
some growers had to flood their field of
carnations before they could lift them
and others had to put ofi'the job till we
did get a rain. It came on Monday copi-
ously.

Mr. Wm. Legg, of Delevan avenue, has
moved his houses, and added several new
ones, on to Delaware avenue, nearly op-
posite the entrance to Forest Lawn Cem-
etery. Mr. Legg will have a handsome
front and the location Is excellent, not
only for Forest Lawn trade but for that
growing territory so rapidly being built up
and known as the Elmwood district.

Mr. Henry B. Buddenborg, of Eik street.
Is also building a 50x20 palm house in
rear of his store, which must be a great
help to him.

Your correspondent had once more the
honor to act as judge of cut flowers,
designs, etc., at Toronto's great fair, and
it is a great fair. The horticultural de-
partment is but a small corner of it, yet
it was gratifying to see with what inter-
est and pleasure the thousands thronged
the horticultural hall. The display of
both plants and flowers was quite up to
former years. Where else can you see
such a show of dahlias? And when Dale,
Dunlop and Muston all show cut roses
the display is guaranteed.

We had a pleasant call from Mr. G. M.
Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., who says:
"When I attended my first convention
(Chicago) I had one little house and
knew little of the business. I have now
over one hundred thousand ft. of glass,
and have got my Inspiration from attend-
ing every convention and reading the
horticultural papers."

That's pleasant to hear, and who can
say that conventions do no good? Only
the "know all stay at homes." Mr. Aug.
S. Swanson also called, but to our regret
we missed him as we have been in the
rural village of Corfu for the past fen
days. We have possibly missed more but
we have gained strength and vigor from
fresh air, pump water, bard work and an
early retirement to roost. W. S.

St. Louts.

BUSINESS VARIABLE. — SCORCHING HEAT
LOWERS QUALITY OF STOCK.— MEETING
OF florists' CLUB. — THE CHRYSANTHE-
MUM SHOW. — BUSINESS CHANGES. — VARI-
OUS ITEMS.— BOWLING.

The business for the past week was up
and down. A few large openings down
town kept some of the florists busy and
some of our society people are beginning
to return from the summer resorts. This
with the opening of the schools and of the
exposition has kept us a little busy, but
not what it should be; it is too hot.

The scorching heat of the past week
has not improved the quality of stock
and especiallv the roses. White roses,
Brides and Kaiserins, are plentiful, but
the Brides are small and many of them
more or less mildewed. Kaiserin are very
good. Red roses, particularly Meteors,
are very good but not so plentiful.
Bridesmaids are very abundant and there
Is not much sale for them. Testouts and
Carnots are a little scarce. First quality
Beauties sell readily, but the short
stemmed ones sell slow and cheap.

Carnations are slow in improving.
Daybreak, Scott and white are plentiful
but small and very short stemmed. Very
little outdoor stuff is now coming In.
Asters and hydrangeas are nearly all gone.
Gladioluses and tuberose stalks are still
plentiful and slow sale. Smilax and
asparagus are looking better.

The September meeting of the Florists'
Club was held Thursday, September 9,
with a small attendance owing to our
secretary having failed to send out postal
cards to the members, but those that did
come had a good time. The installation
ceremonies created lots of amusement for
those present and after the installation
was over the same ceremonies were used
for the initiation of Frank Ellis, Theo.
Richter and George Windier, after which
they were declared members of the Flo-
rists' Club.

The exhibition committee made a report
that the proposition they made to the
exposition management for the Coliseum

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OHIOAGO FLORISTS AT VAUGHANS GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL

had been rejected. The chairman of the
committee then reported that the chrys-
anthemum show this year would be held
down town in some large vacant build-
ing. The public school library building
has first choice and should we secure this
building we would use the first and sec-
ond floors. They also reported that
everything looked favorable for a good
show. Special prizes are coming In bet-
ter than last year and the amount of
special prizes will be doubled.

The two trustees reported that two
essays would be read at the next meeting
of the club, which will be held the after-
noon of October 14 at 3 o'clock. Presi-
dent Halstedt expects a better attendance
then.

George A. Kuhl came down from Pekin
last week to spend a day with us.

Fred. Weber made a fine decoration at
the Talon Club house last week, the occa-
sion being the golden wedding annniver-
sary of Col. Cbas. G. Stifel. The decora-
tions were elaborate and much admired
by all present.

Eugene Wurst, late foreman for Mr.
Brown, at Brownhurst, has opened busi-
ness on his own account in East St.
Louis, Ills. Mr. Wurst has built two
houses 60xlS. He has now 3000 feet of
glass and will grow orchids for the trade.

The Ohio Valley Floral Co., with L. T.
Posev as manager, have bought out Miss
C. E. McCormick's store, 20 South
Broadway. Their greenhouses are at
Henderson, Ky.

The Krebs Floral Co. filed articles of
incorporation August 9; capital stock
$2,000, all paid. Margaret Krebs holds
7 shares. Valley Rayburn 7 shares, and
Fred J. Foster 6 shares. The company
will do a retail business at 602 Olive
street. FestusJ. Wade, who was atone
time secretary of the St.LouisFair Ass'n,
and now in the real estate business, is
the backer of the new company. Mrs.
Krebs is his sister. Valley Rayburn is an

attorney in St. Louis and Fred J. Foster
is late of Milwaukee, where he was in the
florist business. None of the parties have
any knowledge of the business except Mr.
Foster. They will be open for business
October 1.

Mrs. Rotter, late of Cass avenue, will
open a store at 14th and Franklin avenue
next week.

Mr. William Mulenschlager, foreman
for the Michel Plant and Bulb Co., was
drowned last week while out on a fishing
trip. He leaves a widow and three chil-
dren.

It was a hot night Monday to bowl
but the boys were out in full force and we
celebrated the birthday of John Young
with the usual refreshments. Al. Bauer
became a menjber again. In the three
games Beyer was high, 605; Kuehn sec-
ond, 534; Beneke, 521. High single
score was by Beyer, 204; Kuehn, 188;
Beneke, 184. We roll again next Mon-
day night. J. I. B.

Montreal.

monthly exhibition of gardeners and

florists' club.— exhibits of decided

merit. — the successful competitors.

The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held

their monthly show September 6. The

display of outdoor flowers was creditable

considering the dry spell we have had for

a couple of weeks. Very few plants were

staged, but those that were shown were

of very great merit.

Following is a list of the successful
competitors: P. McKenna &; Son, first
prize for six gladioli, three gladioli, 12
helianthus of any other variety than
multiflora, with their new dwarf, for 25
helianthus, for bouquet of wild flowers,
for plant of tuberous begonia, for 6 pink
asters, 6 zinnias, 12 zinnias, 12 Gaillardia
grandiflora, 12 Marguerite carnations, 6
spikes of herbaceous phlox; and second
prizes for 6 single dahlias, 6 white asters

and 12 white asters; third prize for 6 blue
asters, 12 blue asters and 12 striped
asters.

C. A. Smith, gardener to T. A. Davis,
of Lachine, received firsts for 12 single
dahlias, 6 double dahlias, collection of
Phlox Drummondii, vase of salpiglossis,
12 single petunias, 25 single petunias, 12
double petunias, 12 stocks, 3 cannas and
6 cannas; second prizes for 6 striped
asters, 6 zinnias and 6 single dahlias;
third prize for 12 zinnias.

George Trussell received first prizes for
25 perennial peas, collection zon.il gera-
niums, 12 pansies, 25 pansies, 12 antirrh-
inums; second prizes for 6 perennial phlox,
12 single petunias, 25 single petunias, 12
double petunias, 12 blue asters, 12 zin-
nias, 25 mignonette, 3 gladioli and 6
gladioli; third prizes for 6 red asters and
l2 marigolds.

John Walsh received first prizes for 12
pink asters, 12 Rudbeckia Golden Glow
and 25 rudbeckias any other varietv;
second prizes for 12 sirgle dahlias and 12
Helianthus multiflora; third prizes for 6
single dahlias, 12 white asters, 3 gladioli
and 6 gladioli, and a special prize for vase
of gladioli.

John Dunbar received first prizes for 12
Helianthus multiflora, 25 H. multiflora,
12 red asters, 6 blue asters, 12 blue asters,
12 striped asters, and specials for a vase
of delphiniums, a vase of quilled asters
and a vase of crown asters.

Joseph Bennett, first prize for 6 white
asters, 12 white asters, special for vase
of Rudbeckia Golden Glow, a plant of
Ficus elastica.

Fred. Bennett first prizes for 6 red
asters, 25 mignonette, 25 pansies, 6 blue
asters, 12 striped asters and 12 stocks;
third prize for 12 pansies, and specials for
vase of pompon" asters and a vase of
Chrysanthemum Inodorum plenissima.

J. Pascas received first prize for 25
spikes of sweet peas and second prize for
helianthus of any other variety.

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The American Florist.

Sept. i8,

Wm. Horobin second prize for 12 spikes
of peas; third for 25 sweet peas, 25
pansies, vase of outdoor flowers aud
special (or vase of datura.

Wm. Alccck fiist for vase of outdoor
flowers and special for vase of white
asters.

John Stenning second prize for pot of
tuberous begonia. Wm. Whiting second
for vase of outdoor flowers, and special
for vase bougainvillea and vase of scabi-
osa. T. Martel second for 25 rudbeckla.

Geo. Copland, of McGill Botanic Gar-
den, received specials (or pot of gloxinia,
vase of penstemon and a vase of African
marigold. Robt. Reid received a special
prize for a vase of magnicent gladioli.
John Holliday a special for vase of alia-
manda; John Doyle a special for a vase of
Tinctoria spicata and vase of cosmos.

The number of people who passed
through the hall during the one short
hour which it was open to the public
(from 9 to 10 p. m.) showed a growing
interest in these monthly shows, and it is
earnestly hoped that the club may see fit
to continue them through the whole year.
Beaver.

Cleveland.

CLUB MEETING.— NOMINATION OFOFFICERS.
— A BOWLING CLUB TALKED OF — BtlSI-
NESS SOMEWHAT BETTER. — HOT
WEATHER HAS RETARDED HOUSING OF
CARNATIONS. — BUSINESS CHANGE.

The principal business coming before
the club meeting last Tuesday evenlrg
was in relation to the nomination ol
officers for theensuingyear. Thcreseemed
to be little opposition, as practically the
same cflicials now holding office were
indorsed for the coming year. A. Graham
Sr., for president; A.Schmitt and William
Brinker, first and second vice-presidents
respectively; Herman Hart, treasurer; G.
H. Tilton and S. N. Pentecost for secre-
tary and assistant secretary, about
represent the choice of the members
apparently. The election occurs at the
next meeting, Tuesday evening, Septem-
ber 28.

The matter of organizing a bowling
club also came up for consideration. The
committee appointed to examine the
alley on the west side made a report
speaking favorably of the facilities and
incidentally suggested the propriety of
examining a ball in connection therewith
that is eminently suitable for use as a
meeting place instead of the present
headquarters. There is an idea that some
such facilities for bowling and other
amusements In connection with the meet-
ings would tend to increase the attend-
ance. The matter was finally referred to
a committee to examine the hall and
report at the next meeting, when final
action will be taken in regard to moving
the headquarters together with a final
disposition of the bowling club question.

There is a very strong sentiment in
favor of such a club, and whether the
change of location of the entire organiza-
tion is made or not there is little doubt
that there will be a bowling clubat least.
In any event there will be plenty of busi-
ness at the next meeting and all interested
in these matters will at that time have
an opportunity to express their views
and vote accordingly.

Business has been somewhat better of
late though not remarkable in any way.
C. Erhardt and A. Graham, Jr. have
returned from their vacations and are
once more hard at it.

The weather so far during this month
has been phenomenal in point of heat and
l.Tck of rain. The thermometer has been

ranging close to 90° or slightly above
continuously, while stock outside is be
ginning to feel the need of rain. Some of
the growers who are ready to get in their
carnations, are unable to do so until the
unfavorable conditions change.

The F. R. Williams Co. has succeeded
the Williams- Wilson Co. and is carrying
on the business as heretofore, Mr. Wilson
having sold out his interest in the firm
and retired. A.

Cincinnati.

CLUB MEETING. — MR. GIESY GETS A JOB. —
MONTHLY SHOWS TO BE CONTINUED. — TO
FUMIGATE THE KLONDIKE.

The reeular monthly meeting of the Cin-
cinnati Florists' Society was heldS^-ptem-
ber 11 and called to order by Pres. Gillett.
The meeting was fairly well attended, 17
members being present. Two new mem-
bers were elected and initiated. Mr.
Giesy, of the Lockland Lumber Co., in his
neat but forcible little speech argued on
the point that our members should attend
the meetings more regularly, and thereby
arouse enthusiasm in our society. He
was then given the most pleasant job,
namely, to ask and invite those that
never find time to attend, and I doubt
whether anyone else would fill the posi-
tion as well as he.

Mr. Giesy spoke very flatteringly about
the S. A. F. convention at Providence
and was especially well pleased with the
treatment at Newport. It was unani-
mously decided to keep up our monthly
shows, and the schedule tor the coming
year was mapped out with some changes.
A committee of three was appointed to
have same printed and the secretary
instructed to mail a copy to each mem-
ber. Outside florists wishing a copy may
apply to Sec'y Wm. Murphy, Station F,
Cincinnati.

Mr. E J. Hoffraeister's clay pipe got so
strong at the club that he was compelled
to take up his abode near a window. He
says he will take this fumigator along
with him to Klondike next spring. He
"won't do a thing" to those big mos-
quitoes there. H. SchwArz.

August Rolker & Sons.
We are pleased to be able to announce
that the creditors of the firm of August
Rolker & Sons, New York, have assented
to the propositions of the firm and have
requested that the Messrs. Rolker con-
tiuue the business without having it
liquidated by the assignee. Messrs.
Rolker will remove to quarters down
town and hope to be in running order by
October 1 with a full line of goods as
usual.

Milwaukee.

The warm weather the past week
brought out a large supply of nearly all
kinds of flowers, while on the other band
it affected the demand. The supply of
select and shipping stock is short, but
poor and short-stemmed stock found slow
sales even at very low figures.

Improvements are being made in some
of the down-town retail establishments.
Messrs. Currie Bros, are putting in a new
front in which stock can be displayed to
good advantage. Miss McKenny is also
touching up the interior of her store to
keep pace with the times.

Archie Middlemas is building two new
carnation houses.

Ellis & Pollworth have control of con-
siderable glass which is well stocked with
palms and ferns, and in addition to their
down-town store they have acquired a
nearby store for handling bu.bs, etc.

A a recent meeting of the Florists' Club
it was decided not to hold a chrysanthe-
mum show, but Mr. A. Klokner volun-
teered to give a show under the auspices
of the club, guaranteeing all premiums
and takin? upon himself the entire
responsibility for the success or fai'ure of
the show. Incog.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdTertlsements under this head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant adve. not
admitted under this head.

SITUATIO.N WANTED— Private, near Chlcaso: ex-
perienced in nil branches: Ki years In present
place; o2 years in the Imslness. .Address

W J Bo.\ :«■>. Lake Geneva. Wis.

QITUATKlN WANTKD-Ab assistant In commercial
O greenhouses in middle western states Correspond-
ence solicited. References and particulars Klven. Ad-
dress A E. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-AsUorlst; U years' experi-
ence In all branches: at:e "39 German. single. Want
acommercln' place. First-clasp relT-rences.

.liiHX KLETTENliEUO. 304 Burilh;; St., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTBD-By gnfdener and florist. 22
years' experience in roses, carnations. 'mums, etc ;
two years' reference as head eardener; good decora-
tor and designer; Sept or Nov.; age :W married, no

children.

GERMAN,

J Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By experienced landscape
gardener and tlorlt-l. private place: 'J2 years' expe-
rience In greenhouses, lawn, vegetables, etc.: refer-
ence as head gardener; Sept. or Oct.; flrst-class refer-
ence, married, no children, age 35.

Hollander, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTEI)-By single Englishman to
manage private or commercial plfice. Lite expe-
rence In all branches Including orchids. Well up In
floral decorations of all kind. Thoroughly sober and
reliable. Stale wages. Address Practical.
care .los. Breck A Sons, (Seed Dept.t, Boston. Mass.

SITUATION WANTED- Hy German florist, married,
no family; IV years' experience In all branches.
First-cla-'s designer, decorator and landscape gar-
dener. Wife, being up-to-date In designing, could
make herself useful In store. Strictly sober and hon-
est. Good references. Iowa or Missouri preferred.
F P. care American Florist. Chicago.

WANTED-Rose grower; single. Only Hrst-elass
man need apply to

w

ANTED-Man capable of taking full charge of
branch store. arcuBtomed to Hret class trade.
J. Luris LOOSK. l".Jth & F St8.. Washington. D. C.

WANTKD-A young num. married or single; good
worker, and goud all rcund grower ot general
Slock. Address A. I*au['Ji, Indianapolis. Ind.

WANTED— Man thoroughly posted in growing
palms and terns, and capable of taking charge
of palm houses on large place near Chicago: send ref-
erences. W S, care Am. Florist.

T\/'ANTKn~A young, single man. Industrious. sober.

for advanctuitint and interett in growing business.
AdftresB Lindsay. Birmingham, Ala.

W^

lets and a general Itne of bedding plants. Good on
designs. Adtirec s with references, wages, etc

J B. care American Fiorlst, Chicago.

fV)H FALE-Greenhoufes.;^SOO ft. glass, live III. town
of titlOU. doing a ^■ood business; no cumpetltlon.
Cheap fur cash. 11 D. care American Florist.

FOR. SALK— Nine greenhouses In northwestern Oh--'
well stocked with all kinds of plants tor the trad--
particulars and reasons for selling on appllcallo -
Address W, care Am Florist.

FOR SALE— Greenhouses, 2100 ft of g:ass. hotbed
sashes, inexhaustible well, windmill, tank, horse,
wagon, tools, etc.; water heating; no competition; town

FOR SALE— In Warren, R. 1 , 6 greenhouses, nice 6-
roooi cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage healed with
hot water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on easy terms Apply t

O. H NVE. Warren, R.

FOR RENT- Excellent opportunity. Ill OUU ft. of glass
In live flty In we*»tern New York; trade good; es-
tablished lV> years; rent low: houses In good repair:
hot water heat; fuel cheap. Permanent, practical

to arrange lor fall business.
Greenhoitses.
Postmaster. Ilornellsvllle. N. Y-

Ad old established bulb, seed aud plant import-
ing business in New York. Excellent foreign
connections and an established American trade.
Continued illness of proprietor only reason for
selling, A rare opportunity. Address

S. E. M., care American Florist.

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The Am eric ax F/ orist.

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leaves, per iiM/, ^i; ;,( I porliit-j in i-'- i ii>:ai

In. hluh. . tu i; l.'iiv.'s i.fi- il".' ■ ■■ i I'. : ■ ■ ■ .IHl,
Seafotllii'irl<'i."iii«. iln \v,\~ 1 II . . i(,

ti leaves perdu/ ^i vi pit Itiii - n < ti i ni.i lops

doz. $2.l«l. per IKi tl.i.ni W^ish r,,^ i ..i, i . i.iif.Ta,
'.li^-in. pots. p»r KHI >.; (lu. IM-*«.tti.i iii.li\i^i. Iln.
pots, per 100. W (II. rHnilaini,.^ uf n i-.. . in h is, l^to
201n. nlt'h. perdoz. Si'i.iU. per imiHUKl l-alaiua lior-
lioiiloa tnin pots, l.s to :il In. h gh, spread 24 to^ytln..
'.1 to 10 leaves, per doz. I'.iOO. per 100 CTOU. Fi<'us
elastlca, .'t feet high, .'tfl cts. each.

Cash or Satisfactory References Must Accompany
all Orders.

J. B. HEISS, 116 So. Main St., Dayton, 0.

50 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, r.lnch pots, for*? .,l)

or»2i«lpiT,l,.zi-n.
200 VIOLETS California, -'-Inch. $2 :i\ por lllll;

lOOO CARNATIONS -Rose Queen, extra tine.

IIIIIO.

300 CREVILLEA ROBUSTA, Sin., .s to in Inches

lilfh. tlii.'.,s".-l,u per lUI.
300 DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, lllnch. po^K^ow^.

str Wf Jll t<i 34 Inches hli;h.«l IKl per 100.
AOIANTUM CUNEATUM, li Inch, slroDB. .*S 1)11

per IIKI
PANDANUS UTILIS, t-lnch. $.1,110 per doz.; $3:1.00

GERANIUM MME. BRUANT, MOO per 100.

ruotC'l L'lUtlML'.S

FICUS ELASTICA, .'.-Inch. I.'i to is Inches hlah.

*; no per .1. / n .rl.'i IJU per 100.
FICUS ELASTICA, li-lnch IS to 34 Inches hifh.

Kl IXI pur iluzeii ; jVll 110 pt r 100.

t^-AII stock In A No. 1 condillon.

CARL HAGENBURGER, Florist,

... JMEIVTOFi, O.

BOILERS FOR SALE

Two No :;, style C. GURMEY HOT WATER
DOUBLE CROWN BJILERS. complete lu n-e five
seasons. Were heating 30.000 square feet of glass
for i)alm growing. Offering for sale because we
are increasing our capacity. These boilers cost
8-ISO 00 each. We offer for S200.00 each, f o. b ,
Rivertou. N. J.

HENRY A, DREER, ^'^f^e^:""' Phila., Pa,

PALMS. ROSES. FERNS.

17 PALMS, ;i to 4-in., of best v:irs., and 2 fi'F.h'NS
for *:!-(ii). Per 100

MONTH I. V l:u--l.s 3-iiieh $3.00; 3-inch ... .fn 00

A.CUM \li M I Miiil'-iilKiir fern), 3-inch.. .5.00
4-inrh " i» I len I liniip> from bench 13.00

Plants, l.il.il^ Mm-- Mailinu and Express Boxes.
Fl"risl>- 1 Niirservmep-s Supplier.

SKNl) FOR ol'K .NEW LISTS.

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.
Finest Stock of Field-Grown

CARNATIONS

1.5,000 McGowan. Rose (.iiieen and Scott, free
from lust aud disease. Per 100. S-1 00; per loOO.
»35.00. In lots of from :ao I to .5000, S;30.00 per lUlO.
This stock is all blooming in the field.

CASH Willi ^>KI)ER. OK c. o i>.

J. A. BUDLONC, Station X, CHICAGO.

{StirfjltaLS {Stocln

iM FINE CONDITION,
'20C0 Wm. Scott and II 00 Uncle Johu, at 5c. Clean

as a w'^istle. No rust.

Also \ 00 6eid grown Roses, 15 to i?0 inches, at 6c.

Ilrirte, Bridesmaid, I.a France, K A. Victoria.

and While t.a France.

JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn.

WANTED.

(ioo.l il..ri»t.s to ship ;in kinds of CUT
FTX^o-WEtesS to l>.-,ol,lon ( '.ininiissi.Hi
in l'hil;hie||ilii:, iii.iikel.

W riir f.ir ml.. nil:. 11, .11.
C. OE WILDE. 2055 Wood St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

FIELD GROWN uARNATIONSi

New aud standard vars,, 8.3.10 per lOJand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

SPECIAL SALE

Ornamental Plants

l^KOM

R. DREYER, Woodside, L. I.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, '97, AT ID D'GLDGK A. M.,

HORTICULTURAL HALL.

TERMS CASH.

500 Areca Lutescens, 3 in each pot, JO in.

high,
too Areca Lutescens, 1 in pot, 30 in. high.

25 Specimen Plants, Kentia Belnioreana.

25 Specimen Plants, Kentia Forsteriana.
200 Kentia Forsteriana, different sizes.
200 Kentia Belnioreana, "

10 Latania Borbonica, Specimen Plants,
from 10 to 12 leaves.
200 Latania Sorbonica, different sizes.
ICO Livistona Rotundifolia.

25 Pandanus Veitchii, Specimen Plants.

25 Pandanus Veitchii, 20 to 35 in. high.

25 Pandanus Utilis, Specimen Plants.
200 Pandanus Utilis, 15, 18 and 20 in. high.

25 Drac;vna Lindeni, Specimen Plants.

STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS STOCK.

25 I irac.t-na Fragrans.
100 Araucaria E.xcelsa, from 5 to 7 tiers.
100 Davallia Bullataor Japan Ball Fern.
loO Assorted Ferns, Choice Varieties, in 5

or 6-in. pots.
100 Adiantum Cuneatum, 6 to 8-in. pans.
lOOO Dracaena indivisa, 5 and 6 in. pots, 15
to 20 in. high.
50 Cycas Revoluta, Specimen Plants.
800 Cycas Revoluta, different sizes,
too Branched Rubbers.
500 Honeysuckles.
200 Ampelopsis Veitchii.
500 Selaginella, JVi-in. pots.
And other assorted plants.

EDWARD HATCH, Auctioneer, 22 Devonshire Street, BOSTON, MASS.

900.000

PflNSy PUflNTS.

MITTING'S GIANT FLOWERING transplanted plants.
81 00 per 110; 8.5.U0 per 1000. by express only.
From seed bed, 7,5 cts, per 100; 83.01 per 1100, by
mail prepaid. When plants are ordered by ex-
press we add enough plants to pay expressage.
They are up to-date both in color and size of
bloom,

SEED from above strain, 50 cts. per trade packet;
84 CO per ounce; 840.00 per pound.

MORRIS FLORAL CO., Inc.,

Pansles Worm Raising.

STRONG PLANTS, ready now, $4.00

per 1000. 1. o. b. expiess here.

SEED, as usual.

CA-SH "WITH OS-DEH.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
liin <iraiit Ave., .JEK.SKY «:ITV, N. J.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, stront; and luishv, i.i cts. per IIKJ by mall.

Bv expiesa 13 fO per aim.

By express *4.0U per llKKI.

( 'ash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Per 100

SMILAX-StronK 1 year $1.50 and $2. 'lO

C LEM ATI S-Leadlnt; kinds for fall

P/EONIAS- llerbaceuus, choice asst SOO

NARCISSUS -Double and single Poets 7,')

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low |, I Ices.
DOWNING COOSEBERRIES-land2year.

DAISIES-Snowtiaoeand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES- In assortment lO.OU

F. A. BALLER. Bloomlngton, III.

PRIMROSES. Per 100

7000 Primroses, single mixed, ready for 3-

inch pots «2.50

moo Chrysauthemums. 20 vars,, .5inch pots.. 8.10

lOJO Cinerarias, ready Oct. 1st 2.0U

.MO Carnations, aeldgrowu, ... 5.00

Pansy plants per lOOO $;j,50, .tiO

Pansy seed ^ OE. 82.00, oz. JS.tO.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

Mention American Florist.

NEW CROP SEED NOW READY

OF

Zirngiebel's Standard Pansies.

silver Medal in Boston, and First Prizes
everywhere.

"HUGE JEWELS OF VELVET AND GOLD. '

— Boston Transcript.
GIANT MARKET and GIANT FANCY Strains,
in Trade Packets at One Dollar each.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

from tlnest selected Block only All large flowerlriK
in i^reat variety, of moat beautiful colors.

The folluwl (J complimentary letter la one out of
hundreds received:

Buffalo N. Y.. June 8th, 1S9T.

Mk, E B. JENNINGS Dear Sir:— ihe Pansy Seed
supplied by you last Aufjust produced the flneot lot of
tiowerd I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
ciasa. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully. WM. SCOTT.

Finest mixed, per nkt of 2o00 Beeds.Sl.OO: J^oz $;s.0O:
1 oz $i; (tiK^ozs. $15.00. Panyy plants now ready, $4 110
per li.KHi by express; To cts per 1U(I by mail.

Cash with order. E, B. JENNINGS,

Southport, Conn.

Our Beautiful Pansies

are the result of fine novelties added yearly.
We grow them by the Kill 000; »5.00 per 10.0; 75c
per Too. Larger lots, write for pnces. Seed
1-16 oz 80c; loz. 84 50.

Geraniums. Coleus, Begonias, Petunias
and Verbenas are Sp culiies embracing best
late varl-^tiea. Hooted Cuttings by Nov.

D. K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

133 First Prizes, the highest awards
World's Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.
1000 Seeds, ftue.st uiImiI -Joe.
1 o/.. •• • •• »:i 75

B'^'Prlce List on application. Cash with order.

Pansy Plants.

READY NOW.

One on the best strains, and good plants,
75c per 100; |5.00 per lOOO.

CASH WITH OKUEK.

E. P. HOSTETTER, Manheim, Pa

Mention American Florist.

166

The American Florist.

Sept.

:rvoa:'iCE>.

CHICAGO, September 14, 1897.
We desire to announce to our friends and patrons in the trade that the
business heretofore conducted under the name of C. W. McKellar, will on and after the
I5th of September be continued under the firm name of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,
the members of the new firm comprising A. L. \aughan, Chas. W. McKellar and Ed. F.
Winterson. Our long experience in the wholesale cut flower, seed, bulb and supply trade
throughout the United States should be sufficient evidence of our ability to handle your
wants in the several branches which we have hereinbefore mentioned. We respectfully
solicit your kind patronage.

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON.

AND STILL WE'RE IN IT!
ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

J. IJ. DEAMUD, Manager.

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS,

5/ WABASH AVENUE,
Prompt and Reliable. CMICA-G^O.

A. L. BANDALL,

wnoiesaie Piorisi

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

AKent for flneat tfrades Waxed and Tlsaae Papers

E. C. AMLING3

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Sol/cited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to stiipping orders.

A. Or. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Atteutlon to all Orders.

ROGERS PftRK FLORAL 60..

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

j»— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Pleaae mention American Florist.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS.

4tli and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI. 0.

Soeclal attention Klven to shlpplnK orders.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers in.
Those up-to-date are made by tlie

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

.SEND FOK CATALOGUE.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For DecoratInK and all Florists' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

Mention Amerlcsn FiorlBt.

©yftofeAafe MarfteU.

Cut Flowers.

Roses. Beauties. lone ,

medium

" sbort

" Brides. Bridesmaid

" Meteors. La France

" Kalaerln

" Nlphetos, Perle, Gontler. ,

Valley

Gladiolus

Tuberose spikes..

Asters ,

AdlaDtum> ,

Smllax

AsparaKUs

Roses, Beauties

short

select stock

Meteors. Kalserln. ...

Brides. Maids

" Mermets. La Franco..

Perles, Wootton

Carnations

Asters.,

,. .30@ 1.00

. .50® .75

.10.00^1.0.00

50.00

, Sept. \\\.
.10.00@1~V00

. 2 ooa .s,(io

. 3 OCc 4 00

,. 2 (Hk.i ;t.00

,. 2.tHI(<i :;.t0
,. 2.00*.!

l.OOlL'

;.ou

Tuberose stalks.

Gladiolus

Smllai....:

Adlantum

Aspara*rus

.10.00(S12.dO

1.00

2o.C0('i.X1.00

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Bankets, .Jardinieres. Stands. Fern Dishes,
also all Funeral Ke(|uisites, Doves. Inscrip-
tions. Metal l>esis:ns. Dried and Artilicial
Flowers, and our Special Falent Kibbon
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ivi. :rioe> dte oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

tWA complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists,
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders.
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.
^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.^<

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wliol6sal6 Gut Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKE WOKK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Commission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

^sMB CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avanuo,
-— CMICA,00.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

vnrletlee of liosee and Carnatlona
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give ua a trial and convince vourBelf.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florlet.

W. E. LYNCH,

i:Sd"!^"*^ CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHICA-OO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

Bkick Utters. 1 1-2 or -i iiich ^7.0. per 100. J2 00
Script Letters. $4.00
FaBt^Dor wiib each letter or word.

Used bv leading florists everywhere and for eaJe by *U
wboleHule flnrist.? and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
""i»V BOSTON, MASS. «H°wV£r'-«.

1897.

The American Florist.

167

A. A F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK,

Wholesale Florist

1612 & 1614 Barker Street,

iBet. Market and Clirstnut).

^ PHILADELPHIA, PA,

FRED. EHRET,

wtioiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 Fair mount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street,
l.onu Disl:,,..-. I'l.on. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^N^" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MAKKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel. 3«1 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Tplpphone 38i 3«th St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Cut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

TEi.iii'HiixE 11.:.-, :wtb St.

(iOOn INDUCKMKNTS Ti> GKOWEKS OF

FIKST-«L.\>S STOCK.

HEADQUARTERS New Yorryu,

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N Y.
Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

©Vv'ftofeAafa Marftef*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW Yore Sept. Li

KOBea. Beauty, extra 10 00$i^'.'> (

medium iJ.OO® 8.1

culla 50(* 1.1

ireneral vailtty In bulk per 1000... .2(S3

.sua)

AHters. per IIX) bunches

(;lnill()lU8

Adlantuoi

Snillax II 00<5,10.(

AsparaKUS 40 OOfa^l (

Boston. Sept. 1.1.

KoBes, Bsauiles O.UOt*^.') t,

•■ Gentler. Perle 1.00® 2.6

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 'i 00@ t; C

Carnations .wait

Valley 2 00® :).(

A^'ters 2i>^ f

Gladiolus 50® 2 t

Tuberoses .t

I'ink pond lilies 4 0

Adlantum 1 .(

Smllai 10.00®12.(

ABparaRiis 50 {

PHILADELPHIA. Sept l.'>.

Koses. Beauties r. 00012. t

Brldes.Malds 2 00® 4.(

Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.(

Carnations 60® .;

Valley 3 00.« 4.1

Sweet peas 25(i" .1

Gladiolus 2.(

Tuberoses per 100 stalks 2.0Og3.0O

Asters .1

Bmllax 12.00015, (

Adlantum ;5(a l.l

AsparaKUB :^.00<f650.(

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowers! Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

orliciiltiinil Auitloneer^.
84 HAWLEY STREET, - BOSTON.

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON. MASS.

Strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

Irorii 3-ini-h pnts. $3,.W p.-r 100; *20 00 per 1000.
II p;,>s to buy strnn- phuits.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
-^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids

and Valley.
THOS. 'VOUIVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28tm St.. NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

I list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

I'rioe list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30th street,

.... ]VEjw 'iroi^K:.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET,

a^ Tf r -IT- "STorlj:.

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

50 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS AND
DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS.

Solicit shipments ot Cut Flowers on Cowwission. Best market prices guaranteed.

TELEPHONE, 2778-38TH STREET.

Mention American Florist.

168

The American Florist.

Sept. i8,

eft« ^aai Sracjs.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; E. B. Clark, 1st Vi(
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., Si-i
and Treas.

New York, September 14.— F. E. Mc-
Allister died ate o'clock this morning.

The STOCK of b^ans carried over wi 1
likely be needed owingto reduced acreage
and light yield.

Visited Chicago: C. Madson, W. W.
Harnden and W. A. Warner, of Ottman
Lithograph Co.; Fred H. Bateman.

Malone, N. Y — H. V. R. Foote and D.
J. Barnes, who have been conducting the
seed business here together have dissolved
partnership.

Onio.v Sets are a fairly good cropinthe
west. Reds and yellows now ruling in
large lots, yel'ows and reds at $1 to
$1 25, whites 25 cents higher.

Mr. Howard Earl, returning from
Inspection of Nebraska seed crops for W.
Atlee Burpee & Co., reports most crops
later than usual, with prospects of short-
age of Hubbard squash again thisstason.

Mr. H. a. Johns and others have organ-
ized the Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co.
at Sioux City, la. The Sioux City Nur-
sery and Seed Co., by E. S. Weatherly,
Mgr., is understood to have made some
legal objection to the first mentioned
name.

Omaha.

NO CHANGE IN BUSINESS — yUALITV OF
STOCK IMPROVING —STATE FAIR PREMI
UMS.

Business remains about the same as
last report; funeral and wedding orders
form the greater portion of the business.
The quality of stock is improving but
good first-class blooms are scarce. Very
few carnations except those from out-
side; smilax cannot be had at any price.

The exhibits at the state fair this vear
will consist almost entirelv of Omaha
stock. Premiums have been cut down
and out of town florists are staying at
home.

Ben Haas has confined his repairs and
improvements to his store alone, which
has been raised to a level with the street,
and a new walk in front.

J. W. Arnold has returned from his
western trip hale and hearty.

A. Donaghue and son spent the fore
part of the month out in the hills shoot-
ing- G. R. H.

Whitman, Mass— Henry H. Barrows
is insolvent. A second meeting of the
creditors will be held at Plymouth on
September 6.

l California Sweet Pea Seed.

Fall delivery. All standard .sorts,

ductions of 1^9(i, and Novelties lor 1KH7.
(Order soon, crop is short;. CALIFORNIA GROWN:
Aster, Balsam, Carnation Marguerite, Centaurea
Cosmos, Dianthus, Freesia, Hollyhock. Lobelia
Mignonette, Na.sturtium. Petunia, Smilax, Stocks
and Verbena Seed in all BEST known sorts. Clean
reliable, wt lis lectedsted from Rest growers. I'kt
oz. or It,. H. H.BERGER&CO ,220 Broadway, N. Y.

FAXON'S h"o".JIe^. PANSIES.

■rhe hf

culti

, Hiiwers veri

large, thitk and velvely; of superb colors and

markings. The perfection of form and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1,00 each.

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Cnrnfipnndence Bolicitcd.

m Old Colony Nurserlos. m

SPEGIflL OFFER OF OVER STOCK.

Per 100

Beech, European, 5 to 6 it |25 00

4 to 5 ft 15 00

" purple-leaved seeillings, 4 to 5 It. 15 00

Berheris purpurea, IS to 24 in 2 00

vulgaris, 18 to 24 in 2 00

Thunbergii, 12 to IS in 6 00

" " 6 to 10 in , 1 yr. 2 00

Elm. IJliTius Americanus, <S to 9 ft 15 00

Forsythia suspensa, 3 ft 5 00

Pyrus Japonica, 3 to 4 ft., mi.xed. 6 00

Privet, California, IS to 24 in., trans.. 2 00

Syiiiphoricarpus vulgaris, l5 to 18 in. 3 00
Viburnum opulus (tree cranberry), 3

to 4 ft (> 00

Per 100

Asclepias tuberosa | 2 00

Hemerocallis tlava, tulva, Dumortieri. 3 00

Iris, German, 10 sorts 4 00

" Japan, 10 sorts 4 00

Liatris scariosa 5 00

Lily t f Valley, sod 3 inches sqjare

(not tor forcing) 3 00

Psonies, mixed... per lOOO *40, 6 00

Platycodon 5 00

Sabbatia chlorides 5 00

Yucca tilamentosa, strong 8 00

Ampelopsis quinquefolia, itronn 4 CO

Bignonia radica .s 5 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

California Grown

CALLAS

Carefully cured, with sound
center shoots, now ready for ship
ment from our New York or
Chicago stores.

SIZES and PRICE:
11/ to li^-incb, $6.00 per 100
IH to 1'4-inch. $8 00 per 100
2 to2/2-inch $l2 00perIOO

A FULL LINE OF

Fall Bulbs

For Florists' Forcing
Now Arriving.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York,

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph St.

ALM

(Ste^^

'X

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices lur select seeds iinuted <.ni appiii-ailon.

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N.J.

BURPEE^S

♦ SEEDS

Philadelphia.

i

IW, andO's. CELEBRATEO"SureCrop"

0 "Sure Crop" I

lAL quotations t
RCE buyers. \

f ALL KINDS OF BULBS-
? Liliur "

LARC

im Har

, Freesias, Roman Hya- f

• cinths. Narcissus, etc.* etc. Special k

i prices OD application.
WEEBER & DON, ^ra^^tT
114 Chambers St., NKW VOKK CITY

Mention Amenoan h'lorlsl,

T X JL XT Tor Insurance against
lOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. F. H. A.. Saddle River. N.J.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

15 Broadway,

NEW YORK.

No. 3 Nakamura,

YOKOHAMA.

Headquarters for Japanese Lily Bulbs, Nur-
sery Stock, Seeds, etc., ot OUR OWN

Nurseries and Farms.
WHOLESALE ONLY. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""^VA'i^^ll'b

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

iSgj.

The Amerilax Florist.

169

HERBACEOUS

PEONIES

A large quantity the finest to be ob-
tained in this counti'v or Europe.

They should be planted in Sept. and

Oct. Send for trade prices now,

as this adv. will not

appear again.

Address T. C. THURLOW,

WEST NEWBURY, MASS.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2;< inch pots 10 els per doz.; Sl'W per ino

6REVILLEA ROBUSTA.

25^- inch pots 10 cts. per lioz ; Sli 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

Hindi pots SO cts. per doz.; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown $1.00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88.00 per 100

Medintu sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.(0 per KXl: Portia, Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE.

Healthy stock. Good plants—
never had better.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

STANDARD VARIETIES. No

disease.
400 extra Rood 2i ..,-in . SMILAX PLANTS.
A. WASHBURN & SON. Bloomlngton III.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ^cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Seri'l fur ■('oiuinenS and Facta. '■

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenfield, Pa.

VIOLETS.

California, Iiuxonne, Princess of
Wales, Marie Louise, Campbell;

tine lield-grown plants, ;>5 00 per 11,0.

W. J. & M. S. VESEY, Fort Wayne, Ind.

VIOLETS. SMILAX.

Bii

(id. healthy stock, and make i

□ ey.

VIOLETS Marie Louise, field-srown. lar^e. an<t
MM A --rni ii .ve never been tnubledwithdlsense

III nils ,st'rM..rii ;i^t uu per 100: $;^.^ 00 per 1000.

SMILAX iKini Jiind -'l^-.uch pois Ptrootr cutback
uMce. .?] ,J.. pur HHi; %\i\ \\\) per 1(100 ^r■'Ca^h ur irn.-d
retereiicea witii order plejiwe. Saiupies by mall liic

Wr te lor special price on lar»;e loi».

R. KILBOURN, Cilnlon, N. Y.

Catalogues aud price lists

To

KATHERINE DAUT, Florist, Decatur, I

VIOLETS

Per 100
Farquhar. . . . $5— $(>

L. H. Campbell, Calilornia..$l— 1-5

[Useount of ten percent, on large ordere.
MISS P. A. BAKER, MEDIA. PA.

Decorative Plants.

ARECA BAUERI.

. I'erdoz. IVrlOO

. p..ts. i'-diiK-liPs hiLili $2.00 $15.00

. lu.ts. I-J-l.n iiicliis liiijli :i()0 25.00

. |«.ts. 20--J.I inchi'S liii;ll li (XI 50.00

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

eh pots ^.00 $20.00

fh pots, single stem 5.00 40.00

I'll pots, bushy, 3 plants in a jiot... 5.00 40.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

. |ioi^ % %\-i.m

. pots, 8-12 in. hii;h,4-5 leaves 3..M) 25.00

. pots, 12-15 in. high, 4-6 leaves.... 4,.50 .SS.OO

. pots, 18-20 in. high, 6-7 leaves,

iii-kv 9.00 75.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

}^ $10.00

lii;;:i l.T.OO

hmh 4 .SO 35.00

VlAr,

LATANIA BORBONICA.

3-inch pots % $10.00

4-inch pots, 12-15 inches high 3.00 25.00

6-in. pots, 18-20 in. high, stocky 9.00 75.00

GEONOMA GRACILIS.

PHIENIX REGLINATA.

LIVISTONA HOOGENDORPII.

inch ]...i^. iii-r; iii.-iirs |]i'.'li.7 i.'.n.'.s $1 Mi .$;i5.(«)

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

in. |>..l^. lii-l:;iii. lii^'li.r-.sieMV.-,.*! ■•:i.-li,$12doz.
in. pots. |-;-15 inchi's hi^h, 7-K leaves, strong
$1 H) •■•M-\\. $1K.(K) p.-r dozen.

ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS.

■inch |i,,U \\ so |,,.r,|../.'li: $10 DO |..T IIKI.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

IVr 100 Per 1000
ini-li pills .$; iKi ,$65.00

ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE.

■in. pois. .50c ench, $6 per doz.; 5-in. pots, 75c
each,$n perdoz.; 6-in. pots,$l 50eacb.$IS dnz.

ASPIDIUM TENSIMENSE.

inc-h p.il, $s (HI $75.00

ASSORTED FERNS.

■inch pois. $4 (III $35. (HI

PITCHER & MANDA,

N. MAY, Receiver.

SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.

10,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES.

Fully equal to those sent

tlr8t-cla88 In every respect. Only selected growth from

Bed In prupayatOiE.

KAl.SEKIN A. v.. SUNSET.

PKKLK. ■GONTII5K,

•MEKMET.

•4-lnch pcitB, JS.IKI per 1(».

Iv. r>II.,IL,OIV, lBloomst>t.irg:» !**»•

When writing mention the American Florist.

out the last four years
flowering shoots i
I,A FRANCE,
■S^FRANO,
B RI O K,
Inch pots. $5.00 per liKI,

FERNS.

JOHIV SsiCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG.

Roses, Palms,

-A-lSriD

Nov6lti6S in D6Goraliv6 Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICa.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Re^illns Nursery. READING, MA.SS.

ESIAHI.ISBEII KM.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

::-lncti pots ... * .75 per do/.; -$ (Ml) per IlHi

;;i^ Inch puts 1:25 perdoz.; m.iiOperlOo

5 fnch pots -'-25 per doz. ; 20 0(1 per ILO

^^'"('aph with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box 82. Carlisle, Pa.

Please mention the American Florist
I CTery time you write to an advertiser.

BOUVARDIAS-Single pink and white;
double pink aud white, fine plants from open
ground. $.5 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS — I-ine assortment, field-
gtown J.o00 per 100.

SMILAX-Slrong, 2}4-inch, $2.50 per 100; 815.00
per 10(10.

VIOLETS— California and Marie Louise, field-
grown, $.5 00 per 100; JJO 00 per 1000.

.Send for Fall 1 rade List.
VICK & HILL CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y.

ROSES. ROSES.

Good, strong plants from
2t.-inch pots.

Per 100

$2.00
$3.00

t'ASII WITH ORDEK.

CHAS. KOEPPEN, Sedalia, Mo.

THE FLORISTS' FERTILIZER.

Made by Btcnm prucess from pure nleht-Boll (liquid
and sulld matte. i. not adulterated wlih absorbente.
KuDy matured, and combines all the nectssary ele-
ments tor tlie fertlhzailon of the soil and nutriment
of plants. (.Kilck 1 ii action . Ground fine aud pleasant

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS,
PERLES and METEORS, -

to im

ole.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO.,

1822 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist. i

170

The American Florist.

Sept. iS,

Louisville, Ky.

On August 14-th Mr. Robert C.Kinkead
entertained the Ky. Society of Florists at
his "Cabin" near Jacob Park with a
watermelon feast, and it was enjoyed
very much.

The Ky. Society of Florists held their
regular monthly meeting at Mr. H.
Klelnstarlnks' place in Clifton on Septem-
ber 7, and he did the correct thing for the
boys.

Mr. Henry Liehtefeld has just returned
home after having a jolly good time in
the east. Mr. Lichtefeld's father has had
quite a severe spell of sickness, but is now
pronounced out of danger. Mr. Lichte-
feld's stock is looking fine, especially the
carnations.

Mr. T. Rudy has a very fine lot of
asters, of which he is proud.

Mr. Wm. Walker's carnations are fine,
and he expects to have quite a lot to cut
thi? winter.

Nanz & Neuner havesomefine Beauties,
La France and Duchess of Albany.

Mr. Wm. Mann has returned from
French Lick Springs.

Mr. Kunzman has returned from an
eastern trip among the florists. He also
took in Atlantic City where he was
shooting the chutes. Mr. Kunzman has
bought three acres of land which he
intends to improve very soon.

Fred. Hadpt, Sec'y Ky. S. of F.

Council Bluffs, la.

J. F. Wilcox recently tested the heating
apparatus for his new houses and found
everything in perfect working order. Two
of the new houses have just been planted
with carnations.

McPherson & Reed are changing their
plant so as to use either hot water or
steam. Heretofore they have used steam
exclusively.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Foster are rejoicing
over the arrival of a bright little girl at
their home the latter part of August.

G. R. H.

New Coleus.— Mr. Carl Hagenburger,
Mentor, O., sends us some thirtv or more
leaves from his new coleus, Klondike,
no two of which are marked alike. The
colors are yellow, red and green, in all
sorts of peculiar combinations. Mr. Ha-
genburger writes that he can not find
two leaves marked alike. The plant
must be very showy.

Beverly, Mass.— The floral exhibition
under the auspices of the Improvement
Society which was held in City Hall on
the afternoon of September 2 was one of
the most beautiful scenes ever presented
here. The decorations of the hall were
specially lovely and the attendance was
very large, insuring a handsome profit
to the society.

To make room for other stock, we otTer for liuiiie
dlatc stilpment, ::-lnch pot plants of BRIDES,
BRIDESMAIDS, LA FRANCE and MER-
METS, Hi .r:i-llll per l(»l.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, strolit:. ."- Inch
pot plants, tl.m per IIIU.

I. i<«. K:Eeiv:i\iE:Ee aj sojv.

CEUAK KAPIUS, IOWA.

clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2}^-inch pots,

$20.00 per 1000; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3J^-inch pots,

$3a.00 per 1000; 81 00 per 100.
KAISERIN. $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX PLANTS, 81.50 per lOO.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

CARNATIONS.

WM. scoxr,

ROSE QUEEN,
TIDAL WAVE,
ALBEBTINI.

NANCY HANKS,

$,'.,00 per 100; |25 00 per ICOO.

REINBERG BROS.,

5O,O00 strong and healthy
field-grown CARNATIONS.

PORTIA,

LIZZIE GILBERT.
CORSAIR,

LIZZIE McGOWAN,
STORM KING.
IVORY.
No order for less than tOO accepted.

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Onr carnations are grown with the greatest care. Free from disease, and packed light by out
nproved system of packing, by which we can send them to all parts of the United States and Canada

perfect condition.
CRIMSON SPORT
BUTTERCUP

BRIDESMAID

SWEETBRIER

PORTIA

MRS. CARNEGIE

IVORY
DELLA FOX

MME. DIAZ ALBERTINI
BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT

J 1. J.-, per do/en, Jil i<
L. L. LAMBORN
SILVER SPRAV
LIZZIE McCOWAN

ii\ ml per dozen. J.) UtI per liundretl

JUBILEE
AMAZINDY

HI per hundreii

CHESTER PRIDE

GARFIELD
GRACE WILDER
PURITAN

HI per tho

DEAN HOLE

DAYBREAK

ROSALIND

Xj. X3TIL.Xj<=»Fff, :^XjOC3]VES:^XTE«.Ca'.

, strong: and caretnlly trow

ed free In New Vork or I'hiladelphla.

METEOR. KAISEKICf, BBIDE, I>A FBANCE, 3>^^-incll $5,00,
4-inch $6.00 per 100, Kii Special rates on qnantdies

SMILAX, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

^'rl!L CARNATIONS

500 Albertini,
1500 Alaska,

500 Craig, extra fine,

500 Peachblow,
1000 Scotts,
1500 RoseQueen, extra,

300 Meteor,
1000 Davbreak.

50U Storm King,
200 Triumph,
500 Tidal Wave,
500 Delia Fox,
toco Fisher, extra,
200 Bridesmaid,
500 Eldorado,
300 McGowan.

E. HIPPARD,

vrtiiMrsctTOUUM o.

VIOLETS

strong, well established, clean, healthy plants,
from 4-inch pots, at 81.00 per 100. Kield-grown
clumps of California at $5. CO per 100.

Carnations.

Daybreak, Silver spray, Rose
Queen, Garfield and Portia.

Clean, healthy, field-growu stock, at $4 per 100.
Samples mailed on receipt of 10c to cover postage.

L. L. MAY & CO,. St. Paol, Minn.

Surplus Carnations.

I iiave 20oO CARNATIONS, field-grown, at

t4 m ptr lllO. in the following varieties:
200 Tidal Wave 200 Wm. Scott

200 Daybreak 200 Meteor

W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

I'ortia. Hector, .AIcCiowHn, T. TiirtlPclge.
IlHVhreak. >-isii«.r. 4U(KI Alaska, illiS.UO
per 1()0. ;t--<Asn with ciuhku.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

When writing mention the American Florist.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Field-Grown

mmm

MAYOR PINGREE,

$10.00 Per 100.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

DETROIT, MICH.

Field-Grown

GflRNflTION PLANTS

liOOO A^JoOo-waii,
liOOO Sootttst.

J. A. SUYOAM. Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Pilt-e on application.

ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.

We do not claim to have evervthinf: but we do
claim to have the finest slock of CATTLE Y AS.
Just what the American Florists want.

Established plants by the dozen or the hundred,
and we also expect an early ariival of CATTLEYA
LABIATA. Write for particulars to

LAGER & HURRELL.
Orchid Growets and Importers. SUMMIT. N. J.

New Pedigree Cannas.

PHILADELPHIA-The finest crimson.

MAIDENS BLUSH -Color of Daybreak carnation.

ALSACE— Nearest pure white. And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction.
Wrltefor THE CON ARD & JONES CO.,

special list. West Grove, Pa.

Mention American Florist

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.

why pay express charges on Roses out ol :i-inch
when you can buy as good out of UVX-inch. We
have them 16 to l.S inches high, fine plants, and
only (2 00 per 100. BRIDES and MAIDS.

Also strong CARNATIONS out of field, at »3.00
and $4.00 per 100. Scott, McGowan and Pierson.

CASH WITH OKUEK.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

1897.

The American Florist.

171

Single Violets.

Per Do/.. Per 100

Princess de Galles Jti-OO »7.oo

Princess Beatrice (new) i.oo 7.oo

Admiral Avellan(new) i.oo 7.oo

Luxonne 75 S.oo

Petite Blue 75 S.oo

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — kW plants art
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. &. Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, 1st Size, $7.00

" •' 2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME, 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12.50

F. DORNER &. SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE. IND.

Alwnya mention American Florist.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

KleM KTOwn Scolt, McLJowan. Portia and Hose
Vueen. $5.00 per 100; H) 00 per 1000.

Daybreak, Tidal Wave, and The Stuart ired),
»i; 10 per 100; .*55.00 per 1000.

OE; I«iVlVI IT A?IS .

Rooted cuttlnBs of Mme. Bruant and Fleur Polte-
vlne. W.OO per l(«i.

Fuluis. Kubbers and Cut Flowers.

THE F. R. WILLIAMS CO.,
334 Erie Street. CLEVELAND, O.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserius,
and Brides.

Strong pl.'iuts. Will close out cheap.

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN. Importer of Bulbs. Plants, Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention this paper.

TRv DREER'S
v<^lBkGftRDE,N Seeds,

tV'^i^BlPlants. Bulbs & Requisites.
>\y^ ^kI They are the best at the
LtVMll^mUAUfJf/ lowest prices. Trade List is-
»' •^tS'^ ^1 sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENRY A. DREE'".,
Philadelphia, Fa.
Mention Am. Florist when writlntf.

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jHERR'S PANSIES

i THE BEST.

r ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
HERR'3

iCARNATIONS

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, line plants ;it |;i.25 per 100;

JlOdjper 1000. Sample for 10 cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

2000 McGOWAN.

1000 ARMAZINDY, |

700 ABUNDANCE. ! 5- =._„

500 PORTIA. j ^^- '=*^"-
300 ALASKA.

500 CARTLEDGE. i

« 3000 TRIUMPH, Hi- l'

:m. MI5»;I«, rvfuaosaster, r»ei.

HAVE IT.

A Perfect
Carnation
Support.

ir you pay cxprt-ss '_'har'i*'>.
whirh will eonvinoH you
tliHt it is all we ulaini.

Tlie only support highiy
commended by judges of
till' "S. A. F." (Convention
ill Providence, R. I.. Aui:.

ORGHIDS'ISBS'ORCHIDS
For Florists.

C A 'KrTl'P'R ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND.
aJ^Vt UlMl^t, and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

AnENT:

A. DIM MOCK, 114 Chambers St., N. Y. City.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland.

ROSES for FORCING.

750 BRIDES, 600 MAIDS, 750 METEORS,

125 PERLES; In ;^-ln. pots at i^>.50 perlOO,

Elegant clean stock. If you are in want of any

speak qiiick.

A. G. PRINCE & CO.,

88 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS

IVORY, best white, SCOTT, "MURILLA",
ROSE OUEEN, DAYBREAK and PIERSON.

Write for prices.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Strong, healthy, field-grown

CARNATIONS.

Llz/.le McUowan. Portia, Frlneeas Bonnie Eldorado,
Tidal Wave. Orient. Dr. Warder. Aurora and (irace
Wilder. Any of above $:i,,i0 per lOO. or $;iO.OU per iiioo.
Or will exclmnge for Violets. Primula Obeonlca and
small Ferns.

EDWIN WICKERSHAM & CO.. Pottstown. Pa.

Marie Louise Violets
and Carnations.

Field-grown, $4 0(1 and $5 00 per ICO
Florida Hot Water Boiler No. •'H". for sale cheap.
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

LARGE FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

MAYOR PINCREE, 1

maud'-d^an, I g|f ?o°o'-s?A-^S

LILY DEAN I '^^r lOO SIO.OO

HARRISON'S WHITE, I

JUBILEE Per 100 S8 00

DELLA FOX. 1

DAYBREAK,
ELDORADO.
EIMILY PIERSON, '

IVORY, 1

LIZZIE McCOWAN. Per 100 $6.00

MINNIE COOK, Per 1000 £50.00

PORTIA.
ROSE QUEEN.
SILVER SPRAY,
TIDAL WAVE.
WM. SCOTT,
Send tor Special Price List on Palms and Ferns.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES: CHICAGO:

Western Springs. III. 84 & 86 Randolph SI.

Jubilee Carnations.

Growing in 3-inch pots, at $10 00 per 100.
Quantity liinitect.

Ca.sh with order.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Chestnut Hill, Phlla., Pa.

Monev Drier (imce, Slutlon H, Pill la.. Pa.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $1.50 per dozen;
$10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE. PaulP.O.,Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS. L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Seiitl lor our l'ri<'e Lint

E.G. HILL & CO..

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA
CARNATIONS. ^'reii,iT'?.ir"-

\Vm. Scott. Tidal Wuve. Edna CralK. Rose Queen. Mc-
Qowan. Mrs. Fleher. Hlnze's White. Portia. E. «. Hill,
Emily IMerBon. .^4 per lU); In orders of oOO to 1000. $30.

SwaiDsona nlha., strong 4-Inch pots. $1.5U per doz.

Roses, extra stroDji;. Perle and Bridesmaid. .Mn. pots
$5 per 10(1. Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle. Sunset, NIphetos.
Wootton. Sletirecht and Morgan, fine, strong, healthy
plants from ■-"^>-lnch pots. $;i per llXl.

I will exchange tor l)bl. Violets and H. P. Rosec.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

Whek writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

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The American Florist.

Sept. i8^

Rochester, N. Y.

TEMPERATURE IN THE NINETIES —TRADE
DROPPING OFF IN CONSEQUENCE.—
WEATHER STOPS HOUSING OF CARNA-
TIONS— A PICNIC AND CLAMBAKE.

For several days'during the past week
the thermometer jumped upinto the nine-
ties. The heat was extremely uncom-
fortable for everybody and the sale? in
cut flowers dropped off suddenly. The
week may be set down as a very dull one
for all the florists, the demand being
decidedly below that of former weeks;
excepting a little funeral work now and
then, there was hardly anything to do
for our retailers. Flowers of all kinds
were plenty, quality improving, especially
in roses. 'Carnations are scarce yet in
the market, but with so much outdoor
stuff the dehciency in the supply is not
felt very badly. The hot and dry spell
has stopped the growers from housing
anymore carnations for the present; they
are waiting for cooler days, but those
already planted in the benches have not
apparently suffered yet; most of the early
plantings have taken hold in the soil and
are growing now in their new quarters.
Where violets have been housed early
they are now setting buds fast, but the
few flowers which open out have suffered
from the heat and are small and feeble.

The annual picnic and clambake of the
Rochester florists was ecjoyed immensely
by all participants. In spite of the ex-
tremely hot day they were out in full
force; gardeners, seedsmen, nurserymen,
and all were represented in the jolly
crowd. They were out for a good time
and they had it in the full sense of the
word, keeping it up until late in the
night. The prizes for the various con-
tests were awarded as follows: Dick
Salter took the prize for the best story,
an automatic fishing reel; the yarn will
hardly bear repeating here, it is too long,
but jovial Dick is willing at any time to
recite it over again, perhaps with a few
variations appropriate to the surround-
ings. In pitching quoits the first prize
went to E. H. Vick and Charlie Vick; the
second was captured by Jenny and Gil-
more; both prizes were boxe? of cigars.
In the shooting contest Mike Barry
received first, a silver mounted cane, E.
H. Vick got second, a case of old rye, and
John Vick third, a barrel of flour. The
fat mens' race was won by Fred Schlegel,
who got off with a case of beer, and Al.
Salter was unanimously proclaimed the
best foot ball player, for which he was
rewarded with a handsome fur rug. K.

Mr. Stephen Taplin, of D'ltroit, Mich.,
has obtained patents in theUnited States,
Canada, England, Germany, Belgium
and France on his double action clay and
slack burning hot water boiler.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of

the PLANTS, BULBS and

SEEDS of

TOKIO AND OSAKA, JAPAN.

Our stock is'the best, at the lowest price,
and we test everything at our experimental
garden on Columbia St , Dorchester, Mass.

WHOLESALE CATALOGUE TO THE
TRADE ONLY.

Otfice, 272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

Please mention the American Florist
'^**eTery time you write to an advertiser.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

THE LARGEST AND FINEST STOCK IN AMERICA.

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

Jln. pi>t, into 12 In. h Kh,

t In. po

PHCENIX RECLINATA.

8. 15 to IS In. high $1.00 each: $lo.tlo perdu/.

DRACAENAS (in variety).

without doubt or exception we have the Krandest
lot In the couulry. Opt^n tor Inspection.

Mn pots 54 00perdoz.

■> ■' t; 00 " 'colored and colorlngj

FICUS ELASTICA.EACH hi x

4-tn. pots, fine stroos plants $0 3j $:^,0U

11 •■ Btrong plants. 2 ft. hlirh ,'iO SO.OO

T ■• • -'J^ to :i It. hlKh To 75.1X1

ARECA LUTESCENS.

J)OZ. HHN.

.■In. pots, bushy, 13 to l,i In. high Si 00 $20.00

IS to 20 In. high 4.1)0 :*.00

2(1 to 22 In hlBh li.OO 5O.U0

:i to 6 tt . H. ¥.> & V< each.

COCOS WEDDELLIANA.

.-in. pots, e-^tra Hne, -'> to t; leaves 2 00 15.00

stronn. ... 2 ,'iO 20 UO

very strory selected. :\ ,'iO 25.00
4 00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

EACH. IJOZ.

n Dots, e.vtrfl strony. bushy. 5 to 0 leaves.

Wto20ln.blgh * .To $.S OO

n. pots, heavy. 2 to 2Vi ft high 1.60 18.00

n. pola. heav'.2 io2!-ift, blBh 2 00 24 OJ

n. pots. ;ii'> to 111 In., decorative si/e. i'.\.:^ to $t;.CO each.

KENTIA FORSTEfllANA.

noz. BlTX.

II. pots, 12 to 15 In. high $2.00 115 00

IStols •■ 4. .50 ,15 UO

2 to 2^ ft, high $125 each.

2to2ii, ■• ,$2.00 to $2 ill •

LATANIA BORBONICA.

n. pots. 2 ft specimens $16(10 per doz.

perfect specimens, T W leaves. . 18 00

y-9 '■ ..$',*.00-$2;)0each

All measurements taken from top of pots. The above Is a brief list of our specialties.
WRITE. TELEGUAPU or TELEPHONE UH, and our carriage will MEET YOU.
Address all communlcallons to the Nurseries.

FERNS.

FERNS. FERNS.

Yl.l pay you to get a

If you ari going to buy It t
pie of our grand stock.
:iM-ln. pots In 5 varieties.... Si. iO per ICO; $;i0.00 per lUOO

Nephrolepls cordata compacta. I'he largest stock of
this grand varletv

:Mn. pots, tine stock . $1,^ 00 per KIO

f; ■ tine specimens. io-lH In. high. .$4 doz.: $;;o Hill

Pteris Umbrosa Gigantea.

4In. pots $851)0 per ini

0 " .'i.(X) per do/

0 " bushy th') each.

(N. Y. Office. 409 5th Ave )

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Clean, strong, healthy stock; all varieties.

PALMS AND FERNS.

Best commercial varieties and sizes; prices moderate.

CUT FLOWERS.

Large and fine stock always on hand,
VVIRE WORK. Best workmanship; lowest prices.

BULBS.

Romans. Harrisii, Calla, Chinese Lily, and all Dutch Bulbs
now ready.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mention American Florist.

CARNATIONS.

Rose Queen, Silver Spray,

Daybreak, Portia.

Fine, stocky, field-grown plants.

SMILAX.

A few thousand Smilax, i;ood strong
plants in 2'^-incli pots.

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise, clean, healthy plants.
Write lor prices.

GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, 111.

Mention Amorlcnn Klo'lst.

Cyclamen Giganteum

PLANTS.

I'ine and robust; bulbs
large, healthy foliage. A!

; inch diameter; with
varieties mixed, per

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

CINERARIAS

We have a large assortment of Dwarf, Large-
Flow eriug Cinerarias. Our strain of this beauti-
ful plant IS conceded to be the best.

2!4-inch. $2.50 per 100: $20 00 per 1000.

S. WHITTON & SON, Wholesale Florists,

City an<\ Green Streets, UTICA, N. V.

Mention Amerloan FlorUt.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

3-lncli pots $2..")0perlU0, eO.OOperlOOO

PRIMULA- transplanted seedlings, from flats

Jl.iii per 100.

FERNS, :^-iii'-li pots .$.i.00!)cr 100

CARNATIONS. Field grown Llrale Mc-
(Juwan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

M;irn* L'.iul^e, stroni: tield ttrown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

roc.teii cuttings S2 1X1 per 100

SWAINSONA $2.00 per KHi

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Bonn and Golden Fleece.. .$:( OO per 100

GERANIUMS.

Ko(jted cuttings $1.5(1 per lOO, S12 OO per ll»Xl

C. UENGENFELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VABIKT1K8.
ROSES, from Wnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FlSHKILL, N. ^ .

Ferns. Ferns.

PTERIS TREMULA and ARGYREA.

.aui.lanls. S,.,„l samples.

TITUS BERST, Erie, Pa.

1897.

The American Florist.

17S

Receiver's Sale!

THE ENTIRE STOCK OF PLANTS OF

PITCHER £ MANDA, at Short Hills, N. J.

Will be olTered tor sale without reserve on October 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, next. The stock consists of over 100.000

PALMS IN SPLENDID CONDITION, in such standard varieties as Areca Baueri, Areca lutescens, Cocos

Weddeliana, Kentia Belmoreana, Kentia Forsteriana, Latania borbonica, Phoenix reclinata,

Livistona rotundifolia, etc., etc. ALSO the finest stock of Adiantum Farleyense

ever seen in this country, and a general assortment of other Ferns, as well as

a very tine lot of Ornamental Foliage Plants containing many

choice things not to be found elsewhere.

Together with all the greenhouses, packing sheds, etc., and all the real esta'e, which will be sold in four distinct

parcels as follows:

No. 1. Contains about 10^ acres, on which are located all the
greenhouses, about 80,000 feet of glass, all in excellent condition;
a good dwelling house, containing eight rooms; stable, store rooms,
packing sheds, several hundred sash and frames, etc., etc. This is
a specially favorable opportunity to purchase a well established
Florist and Nursery business at a greatly reduced price, within
three minutes' walk of the railroad station, and eighteen miles
from New York City.

No. 2. Contains about 3 acres, with a good dwelling house
on it, within 500 feet of the railroad station.

No. 3. Contains about bVi acres, now used as an Herbaceous
Nursery, and is well stocked with the largest and best collection
of these plants in the country. Close to railroad station.

No. 4. Contains about 62 acres, well adapted for an excellent
Nursery, Farm, or to cut up for building lots. This is situated on
the main road between Short Hills and Summit, and one mile
from each station.

S^'For Catalogue containing full particulars write to

JOHN N. MAT, Receiver, Short Hills, New Jersey, or

CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., New York City.

are insepara-
ble roinpan-
ioiis in every
lioushotd If
you desire to
restore yoixr
houseliold ef-

^WEAR
AND
TEAR

I ture frames, ImsketB* benelies, rock-
ers, (lower-stands, baby coacli and
wliat not— you cannot do better tlian

' try Lucas' Knanicl Paints, Rea<ly
Mixed. VVliite and (i delicate tints.

I black and S colors. They dry hard
with a beautiful (jloss. Samplecards -.

I free. .FOHN LUr.VS & CO.. Phila., ^

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

CINERARIA

PLANTS.

Kendy for re-pottlnjr Into 4-lnch pols. The finest larKe-
Mowerlnd dwarf varieties. Per liio. j:>..'ii.i

PRIMULA OBCONICA, strong for 3-1'cli pola.
Ci.UU per 100. CYCLAMEN niCANTEUM, "'v-ln.
liulbs. large leaves. J.'i.oO per luu. Extras added t'l
part pay e.xpressaKe.

JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown. Pa.

PANSY SEED.

The New BUCKEYE STRAIN CONTAINS many
new and beautiful colors. Try a trade packet,
only SOc; or an ounce only 82.50.
Cash with order Address

P. J. LUDWIC, Seed Grower.
336 Keifer Ave., COLUMBUS. O.

Mention Amerlo&n Florist.

J ^ FIBRE.
A

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0
0

LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

»* U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. sis Fairmount avo..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. \

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully lielieve that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
]ioii(lence Sdlicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

anufacfurer of STEFFEHS BRO?

FLORISTS
DESIGNS

.®«->^. ^^-AND SUPPLIES. —

J>35 EAST :if -STREET. NEW YORK C/TY

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Sept. i8,

Worcester, Mass.

TRADE INCREASING SLOWLY. — SUPPLY
AMPLE — A FINE SHOW OF SUMMER
FLOWERS — CARNATIONS LIFTING WELL.
— WEATHER VERY HOT.

Trade is increasing slowly and the sup-
ply of flowers is fully equal to tne
demand. Good asters are plentiful,
mostly Semple's, and sell as well as any-
thing. A few good carnations are being
cut now, also a few roses from newly
planted stock. Lange is cutting fine
Kaiserins and Hostes. Trade in palms
and ferns is starting along moderately in
the smaller sizes, nephrolepsis going as
well as usual and probably will sell even
better than last season.

The horticultural exhibition September
9 taxed the utmost capacity of our spa-
cious hall and a fine showing of summer
flowers was made, especially in dahlias
and gladioli. Lange showed some good
pots of adiantum in six varieties and
some fine cattleya spikes.

Notwithstanding the wretched season
wc experienced carnations are lifting well
and of fairly good size, although some
growers who planted on low land lost a
very large percentage. According to the
outlook now there will be a shortage in
white. The weather has been very hot
tbis last week and has delayed us con-
siderably in housing our carnations.

Chrysanthemums are looking very fine
and more than ever have been benched,
the increase being mostly in the earlier
varieties. Violets have done fairly well
in some sections and not so well in others
but in all probability more plants will be
benched than last year. Repairing is
occupying a good deal of time just now,
as usual, and you never know how much
there is until you get at it. We need rain
for the first time tbis summer. A. H. L.

Greenhouse Building.

Germantown, Pa.— Wm. Wightmann,
conservatory and winter garden 64x80.

Pelham Manor, N. Y.— J. Patterson,
one commercial house.

Stoneham, Mass.— A. Christiansen, one
commercial house; Geo. Bucknam, one
commercial house.

W. Brookfield, Mass.— Wass & Brown,
three commercial houses each 50 feet in
length.

Stafford Springs, Conn.— Stafford Flo-
ral Co., one commercial house.

Bangor, Maine. — Adam Seckeuger,
three commercial houses, each 18x100.

Randolph, Mass., Lewis B. Paine, one
greenhouse.

Philadelphia, Pa., 0. F. Passmore, one
greenhouse.

So. Braintree, Mass.,M. L. Belcher, one
commercial house.

Lewiston, Me., G. T. Browne, one com-
mercial house.

No. Easton, Mass., J. H. Leach & Son,
one commercial house.

Edwardsville, III— f. F. Ammann
has just comoleted a three quarter span
rose house 22x125. This aadition gives
him a total of 12,000 leet of glass.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MAXlFACTrKEHS KW

Flower Pots.

Befure buying: write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near WrlK'titwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

ULAdO beds. K.-. Mh" ll..ll.r,l Sllshrs ,,,M

MaLs, I'aints, Oils. .•Ir THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway, NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

DDAunu u/ADcuniiccG> 5 Kearney and Westside Aves.. Jersey City. N. J.
BKANtH WAKbnuuatd. \ Jackson Ave. and Pearsuu St., Long: Island City, N. T.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower Pois should correspond with us before
purchasin? elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass,
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS ^SAUCERS

^

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they ^11 give good satis*
taction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6, 7. 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a tnal and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

IT'S EJA.S'^

to explain the popularity of the j

Champion Ventilating Apparatus. I

Light, Strong. Durable. Efficient and Convenient, \

It is a favorite everywfiere. \

Special inducements to those who answer this ad. ]

AMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO.,

Kennett Square, Pa.

CHAMPION VENTILATING APPARATUS.

:NTIL/\TIN& J\PPl.)aNCE.

You can not get a GOOD THING for
nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

OUI«

TRADE niREGTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence matter in addition to the directory list

I=H,ICE S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots. etc.
MakInK a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji Gi SWAHN S SONS, Mluneapollg^ 'Allnn.

Mention Aiuerlonn Florlit.

4 cents for each 600 feet of floor cp^o

Does not injure the most Benaltive plants. Endo

Nikoteen

by prominent florletB. Used for fumigation or Bprayin?
Indoors or nut. 200 pounds of tobacco In one pint of
KlkoteeB. gold by seedtmen. Circular fre^*. SEABOimA

DIP CO. tHICAGf).

«QuicklyMDoeslilt.*

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlnlit from the mnnufacturers. Before buying pots

write to us for Special Prices «ml UiscouiitH.

Our pots are re<l In color.

213, 15, 17. 19, 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.

When writing mention Amerlnan KIorlHt

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

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175

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse ^Boiler,

29 to 59 Erie St., CHICAGO.

Boilers mHtlcuf the be»tuf lunterliil. shell, Brebox
sheets iitul hfiuls (it Bleei. wiiiur ypiice all around
(fivnt. Bides and backl. Write fur Inlormatlon.
Mention Amertoan Florist.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MJORE DURASLCTHANPINE.

SASH BARS

UP TO ^2 FEET >HJLEN6TM eitLOIi|'GER.

GREENHOUSI

AND 0T>;ER BUItPINa MATERIAL. ^

SenAfor our Illustrated BooK ^

"CYP|^E55 LUMBERAf»frsUSES."

Send loT^ur Special 6reenJ«>us>^rcult>r,

?T"^A.T 5TeaJrqv5 tijmbe!|- (o.,

when writing mention American Florist.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
MateriaS.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

When writlnff mention the Amertoiin FlorlBf

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for lllustratedOataio^ufr

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKi

Richmond. Ind,

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATING.

MYERS & CO.

'^■'^1 1518 & 1520 S. 9th St.
1 PHILADELPHIA.

a!»..«^ud *L>nd for catalogue

'"t™'""«*gH „nrt nrl<.p IIM.

S?" and price list.

Hcirls

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Simplicity in Greenliouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

New York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

Trade Mark.

IWl

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., Cor. Congress. BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W, Randolph Street, CHICAGO,

Natural 6a§ Made Glass

FOR GREENHOUSES.

Wh«n wrltinK mention the American Florist.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NOTHING

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send (or Catalogue.

Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

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Index to Advertisers.

Baker MIbb P A V»

Bailer F A ir..j

BaBBett & Washburn .\x\s\
Bayeradorf er H i Co. . 1«K
- ■ ■ — - .it»

_... & Co....

BerBt Titus.

BobblnKLC ni

Bonsall J E II"

BoBton Letter Co l*i*;

Brellmeyer JDO & SonslTfl

Brown P IW

BndlODgJ A I'o

Burkl tTed ITO

Burpee W Atlee 4 Co . IikS

Carmody J D VA

Chocolate Cooler Co W-
Conard & Jones Co. . . . ITO

Conley John & Son li'.T

CottaKe Gardens ITI

Crabb & Hunter IT I

Craig Bobt nil

Cunningham J U n^'

Daut K li'.'

DoWalt Jno B H^i

DeWllde c ii:>

Dletsch A & Co ir.>

DlUon JL 1i;'.i ITU

Dlmmock A ITI

DomerFred ftSons Co ITI

DreerHA lit. ITl

Bhret F li.T

Hlllott W H IfiT

Bmi& Pollworth 1T2

Ixjckland LumCo i^t

Lonsdale Edw i ; i

Lord & Bumliani Co..ITi'>
LoulsTllle Tobacco Co . 1 Tl

Lucas J &Co lT:i

Ludwlg P J ITS

Lynch WE..

MacBean AS 170

Manning Jacob W W.i

Marqulsee L E 171

May L L & Co 170

McCarthy N F & Co...ll~
McDonald & McManusli>7

Mlllang JTank IK"

Monlnger J C Co ITli

Morris Floral Co ...Itio
Mound City Flo Co... .Mi

Myers & Co 175

National Plant Co liii

Pennock Sam'l S .niT

Pitcher 4 Manda..lii'.i IT-
Prince A Q & Co... H* IT 1
OuakerClty Mc'h Wks. ITj

Kandall AL \m

Raynor J 1 Iti7

Reed Glass & Paint Co 174

Held Edw 1117

RelnbergBroB Itji; 170

BIceM SCO liai

RIcksecker C H IWi

Rogers P'k Floral Co .li»;

Kolker A & F 167

Rupp J F K2 17:i

Sander & Co 171

Schiller JL \(ii

Scott John lij'.i

Sheridan W F.

Faxon M

Glblln & Co 173

Oumey Heater Co 175

Hagen burger Carl lio

Hall Abb':

H&noook k. Son Itio

Hart M A lt;7

Hatch Kdw 1«5

Helnl Jos 171

UelBs J B ua

HerrAlbertM 171

HerrDK Uii

Hews A H4 Co 171

HlUBGACo 171

HlppardE 170 17.T

Hlt«hlng« 4Co 1711

171

Hooker H M Co. . .

Horan Edw C

Horan J & Son . .

Hostetter E P

HulBeboach Bros. .
Hunt EH.,

Skabcura Dip Co 17t

Smith Nath & Son HJO

Soltau C IM

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CONTENTS.

Carnations— Notes 177

— Wood lice on carnations 177

Roses— black spot on Beauty 178

Miscellaneous seasonable hints 178

Water lily flowers 179

Dinner N. Y. Gardeners' Society (illus.) .... 179

Mealy bug again 179

Flea-like thnp 179

Tempering water 179

New York ISO

Boston 180

Buffalo ISO

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Washington ISI

Philadelphia 182

American Dahlia Society 182

Chicago 182

Chrysanthemum Society medal (illus.) 188

Toronto 18'?

St. Louis 183

Pittsburg 183

St Paul 184

Indianapolis 184

Worcester, Mass 184

Barrie. Ont 18)

The seed trade 188

Cincinnati 188

Rochester, N. Y 190

Syracuse, N. Y 192

Sharon, Pa 194

Omaha Neb 194

New Bedford, Mass.— Jahn Bros, have
purchased the store of A. B. Hathaway
at 60 Pleasant street. J. H. Cleary has
been retained as manager.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture at
Washington has issued Farmers' Bulletin
No. 58, which treats of "The soy bean as
a forage crop." The subject is very fully
covered and there are severalillustrations.
A copy can be had free on application to
the Secretary of Agriculture, Washing-
ton, D. C.

Carnation Notes.

We have had rather strange weather
for the last twoor three weeks. For two
weeks the thermometer hovered near 100°
in the shade everv day, but the nights
were comparatively cool. On September
16 we had a three minutes rain, enough
to lay the dust for a few hours, but not
enough to break the drought of nearly
eight weeks duration. This was followed
up with three nights light frost. The hot
spell is broken, but not yet the drought.
With the carnation grower the natural
question arises: what eflfect has such
weather on the carnation plants. I have
come more than ever to the conclusion
that I would rather contend with dry
weather than with too much rain.

Much can be done to counteract a dry
season without resorting to watering,
which I condemn unless the most direct
necessity, by a system of cultivation to
keep the top soil loose and mellow; but
what can we do in timeof too much rain?
Wherever we touch a thing it is harmful.
The water soaked earth is of less conse-
quence than the great humidity in the
atmosphere, a condition which all dis-
eases that the carnation is heir to find
most congenial. Such a condition existed
last year shortlj- before planting time,
and I had my hands full fighting spot and
other diseases. This yearafter a dry sea-
son and lately very dry and hot weather
1 find my plants not quite so large but
still large enough, and in a much more
healthy condition. There is no sign of
spot and very little bacteria, and undoub-
tedly it has the same effect on rust.

It is wonderful how much dryness a
carnation plant can stand, and how bene-
ficial a dry atmosphere is to its health,
while a moisture laden onecarriesdisease.
The plants will not make such a rapid
growth, but it has a tendency to mature
them and force them into bloom. I am
astonished to see among my seedlings
varieties that were very late to bloom
last year, budding out in the field with
great freedom. This all shows plain
enough under what conditions plants
remain the healthiest and how we can
profit by it in our culture under glass.

Under glass, where it is in our power to
avoid the extremes we so often have to
contend with in the outdoor culture, we
can bring conditions favorable for their
growth more in conjunction with each
other. We can supply moisture to the
soil without giving much to the atmos-
phere. If the atmosphere Is too humid,

ventilation, and if advisable a little fire
heat, will soon disperse the moisture and
make the air lighter. We learn from the
field culture that a dry atmosphere will
keep the plants healthy, and a moist soil
win make them grow. Now we can com-
bine this readily in the house, a condition
we do not always erjiy in the field.

As soon as our plants are fully estab-
lished on the betches we cease watering
overhead, and try to keep the foliage dry
by only watering the soil; the evapora-
tion from the soil supplies more than
enough moisture to the air, and conse-
quently to the leaves. There is absolutely
no necessity for syringing. This is a
theme I have often harped on, but I be-
lieve it bears mentioning again, for in my
opinion mu:h trouble can be avoided by
following this advice. If we could as
readily control light and sunshine as we
can temperature, moisture, and airiness,
our winter culture would be perfection,
but we can only turn to the best advant-
age what we receive by the location and
style of houses.

I repeat again, now is the time when
much disease and trouble can be averted
by thoroughly cleaning the plants when
brought from the field and on the bench
as long as they are small and can be
easily looked over. There may be a leaf
affected with spot that when removed
and destroyed may leave the plant
entirely clean, and prevent further spread
for we must not forget that the houses
when j'jst planted, and kept moist and
shaded, are in just the right condition to
spread a disease very rapidly. It is the
same withrust; that in the field, especially
in dry weather, finds little encourage-
ment to grow, and when well cleaned of
the affected leaves, and all fresh outbreaks
removed as long as the plant can easily
be looked over, the disease, even if not
fully eradicated, can at least be consider-
ably checked and much annoyance
averted. Vigilance and carefulness exer-
cised now will do more good than all the
spraying and application of fungicides
afterwards. Fred. Dorner.

Wood Lice on Carnations.
Replying to T. Davis, III., who requests
me to furnish the formula for destroying
wood lice with Paris green, would say
that we simply take a quantity of ordi-
nary sugar, as much as we may require
at the time, and mix through it thor-
oughly sufficient dry Paris green to color
every particle. I have never measured It,
but I think an ordinary 25-cent box of
Paris green, such as is retailed by all
country grocers, would be enough for 10
pounds of sugar, and this latter would be
sufficient to distribute through 100,000
feet of glass. We take and sprinkle a
little on the side boards of all the benches
late in the afternoon, and as a rule two
doses will clean out the wood lice entirely.
RoBT. Simpson.

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Black Spot on Beauty.

Please let me know a remedy for black
spot on American Beauty. K. N.

Practically all experienced growers
agree that it is much easier and far better
to prevent black spot on roses than to
cure it once it has a foothold. It is
generally conceded that its preset ce is the
direct result of improper treatment, and
especially of unsuitable atmospheric con-
ditions. Id combating any disease
whether of the animal or vegetable
kingdom it is essential as far as possible
to understand the cause and origin as
well as the nature of the disease itself,
after which a remedy very often suggests
Itself. I have found that poor judgment
in watering, sometimes having the
benches too dry, and at other times
entirely too wet, turning on the hose
every morning regardless of the condition
cf the weather, with the result that the
foliage is sometimes wet for 24 hours;
lack of ptrTtct ventilation which means a
thorough circulation of air through the
houses every day; a cold, damp heavy
and stagnant atmosphere at night; a
poor roof which lets in wafer everytime
it rains, and a poorly drained floor, are all
prolific causes of mildew and black spot.

Granted that the above is correct our
first effort sin fighting the disease, whether
by way of prevention or cure, should be
in the direction of removing the cause; so
I would suggest to K. N. that he main-
tain a little fire heat every night from
now on (unless very warm), leave the
ventilators slightly ajar to keep the air
sweet and pure, syringe the foliage only
on bright days early in the day, and not
oftener than twice cr three times a week,
keep the soil in an even moist state, in
watering avoid wettirgthe floor as much
as possible, give £s much air duiingthe
day as weather conditions will permit, if
the roof is leaky repair it without delay,
and in addition go over the plants once a
week, pick ofl' the spotted foliage and
burn it, and stir the surface of the soil. A
clean house and pure air are the best
antidote for black spot.

In case the disease las become very bad
I would suggest a weekly spraying with
the solution of ammonia and carbonate
of copper. The formula I have adopted
for mixing the solution is as follows: To
3 ounces of pulverized copper pour water
sufficient to form a thin paste, then add
one quart of ammonia (strength fl^ff).
After standing 12 hours the copper will
be dissolved when it is ready for use; one-
quarter pint to three gallons of water is
the proper strength. Rob't Simpson.

Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints.

There is scarcely a month of the whole
year when good gardening is more needed
than just now. There are the roses to be
kept clear of mildew, the 'mumsto becon-
tinually worked at, bulbs to be boxed,
cuttings of all kinds to be put in, and
above all a judicious and sensible use of
the fire, and thegreatest attention to vent-
ilation. When real winter comes it is a

sort of routine work, but now and for
weeks to come it is a tax on your intelli-
gence. Frosts have made their appear-
ance in many parts of the country and in
some localities at least 1,500. miles south
of DawEon City.

EAKLY TULIPS AND VON SION,

If you desire early tulips and Von Sion,
you should box a third of your lot as soon
as received. Any old soil is good enough
to grow tulips and hyacinths, providing
it is not too heavy; a light loam is better
in every way. I often notice tulips
planted in a flat 3 or 4- inches apait; if
these people forced many thousands they
would soon find out that they could not
afford to do that; jou can put the bulbs
almost touching and the flowers will be
just as fine. A box 2 feet long, 12 inches
broad and 3 inches deep will hold 72 La
Reine or Yellow Prince, and about 50
Von Sion narcissus. Water thoroughly
and place cut tf doors. I like to put a
few strips of wood on the ground under
the boxes and after the water is soaked
into the soil throw over the surface a very
thin covering of the buckwheat husks,
only enough to hide the soil; this is done
so that the 2 or 3 inches of soil with
which you cover the boxes will break
away clean from the soil in the flats. If
you cover with tan bark or sawdust this
thin covering of buckwheat would be en-
tirely unnecessary. Two, or at least
three, inches of soil is covering enough till
very severe weather comes. When hard
freezing approaches cover the beds with
6 or 7 inches of straw manure. I usually
make the beds of bulbs, or rather boxes
of bulbs, 6 feet wide, and the beds (5 feet
apart, and digging out 4 or 5 inches of
earth between beds is j ust covering enough
for the bulbs.

WATERING BULBS.

The question is often asked about wa-
tering bulbs outside. Now any person of
reasonable intelligence should solve this
question himself. If three inches of earth
in a box is well saturated and then cov-
ered with three inches of dry earth you
know that it will keep moist for a long
time, and more likely because it is the
months of October and November, when
rains are expected and the solar rays are
not so "extracting." But if we don't get
a good rain once a week then the beds
had better be soaked occasionally. If too
dry the root growth will be slow. To
finish this chapter on bulbs let me say
that you will have no success with forcing
tulips, etc., if they are not well rooted, so
get some in the boxes at once.

DUTCH HYACINTHS.

Dutch hyacinths for growing in pots I
prefer to place in a frame so that in addi-
tion to the covering of soil and litter I
can cover with glass or boards. We are
certain that freezing does not hurt them
because they are planted in the open
ground for sprirg display and are frozen
tight tor many weeks during winter, but
if allowed to freeze in a 4-inch pot you
are vety likely to lose a great many pots
and have a most awkward job when
bringing in a hundred for your week's
supply.

TULIPS FCR FORCING.

Simply for the benefit of the beginners I
will say that the tulips which force best,
give fine flowers, and can be purchased
at reasonable cost, are La Reine, white,
and under certain treatment a most
lovely pink; Pottebaker, white, very fine
but much more expensive; Yellow Prince,
the finest of yellow tulips; Chrysolora, a
fine rich yellow and with me proved a

rather better forcer for the first crop than
Yellow Prince. Due Van Thol is doubt-
less the earliest of all but when forced for
Christmas they are poor little things and
people can get along without them; Ver-
million Brilliant is the earliest of all scar-
let or red tulips and a most handsome
flower but not cheap in price, yet it Is the
one to grow; for a later scarlet, Waterloo,
more often known as La Belle Alliance, is
good enough, but not nearly so beautiful
either in form or color as Vermillion Bril-
liant.

For an early pink. La Reine, which is
classed as a white but assumes a lovely
pink if put into a cold house after being
fully developed, will fill the bill, and later
you can bring in Rose Grisdelin, a true
pink. Cottage Maid is the best of all
picks, but expensive, and too often the
bulbs supplied will throw no flowers.
Kaizer Kroon, the showy red and yellow,
should be grown sparingly; it is a grand
tulip for a flower bed but drops its petals
too quickly when forced under glass.
Joost Van Vondel is a fine large striped
flower, but mixed colors in tulips don't
go. Of all the double tulips there is none
of so much value to the florist as Murillo,
which the Dutchmen call a pink; it has a
faint tinge of pink but is nearer a white.
It is of wonderful excellence and a big lot
should always be planted, for it is the
best of all for Easter. Don't try to get
tulips in for Christmas; if you have them
by end of January they will be good and
sell, but get them all boxed at once.

RUST ON CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

I am sorry to say that the chrysanthe-
mum rust has made its appearance In our
locality. Golden Wedding, H. W. Reiman
and Yellow Queen are showing it worst.
From the Way it has struck us this year
I can attribute no cause for it, for it has
appeared under very different conditions;
to say it is shade or want of ventilation
won't go this year. From an excellent
authority I am told that last year a bench
of plants which were attacked with the
rust were saved by the use of Bordeaux
mixture in the liquid form. You cannot
save the leaves that are already rusted,
or rather you cannot bring them back to
health, but if you can stop the fungus
from spreading you will be well rewarded.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

It is time now that your earliest
Bermuda lilies were in the greenhouse.
Give them a good light bench where you
have some fire heat cool nights and you
will have them in flower by December 1.
Don't get caught with a frost. Cyclamens,
cinerarias and other plants in cold frames
shou'd be covered with glass on cool
nights or whenever there is any dacgerof
frost. Calla lilies should be indoors in a
warm light house. Slevia serratifoHa,
which we still grow, should be kept out
as late as possible but in such shape that
you could rush them in at any time.

There is no excuse for your being with-
out stock of all common bedding plants
now, for a few cuttings of each should be
in the sand. Of some you need but few,
of others more, and some are better
treated by lifting a few old plants, lobelia,
ageratum and salvia among the latter;
they propagate so fast that a few old
plants lifted and kept till the new year
will give you all the stock you can take
care of. You can lift and pot Hydrangea
Otaksa at once but keep them out of
doors; a few degrees of frost will do them
good; it will ripen the wood and better
prepare them for forcing; unless a heavy
frost comes suddenly they are better out
of doors till November 1. Wm. Scott.

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ANNUAL DINNER OF THE NEW YORK GARDENERS' SOCIETY AT GRAND CENTRAL PALACE. NEW YORK.

SEPT. 10.

Water Lily Flowers.

We have a nice collection of water lilies
and would like to use some of them in
floral designs, but they close up so quickly
they are not available. We have heard
that the petals can be bent or broken
back so that they will not close again but
we don't get the right way of it. How
Is it done? J.

The cut flowers of water lilies open and
close periodically. How to prevent them
from closing after once open has occupied
the attention of florists in this and other
countries with varied results. Chemical,
electrical and thermal mediums have been
used to obtain the desired result. Mr.
Geo. Harster, of Speyer, Germany, claims
to have solved the problem, and as long
ago as November 11, 1893, applied for a
patent in the United States, which was
allowed February 17,1 S94, for "a method
or process for preventing the closing of cut
flowers of the order nympbaacea". By
this process Mr. Harster claims that the
flowers are not only kept open but retain
their form, color and fragrance, are in no
way spoi'ed, that they can be used as the
most prominent flowers in any wreath or
set piece and will last from five to eight
days, and even a fortnight in winter. He
compares the process to the local influ-
ence of cocaine, which as we all know
makes parts of the body entirely insensi-
ble to any irritation; he does not say it is
cocaine but a certain metallic solution
that is introduced into the flower. It Is
said to be very simple and easily applied.

We have endeavored to secure a sample
for trial and samples have been promised
but they never materialized . Mr. Harster
is anxious to sell this patent, or the right
to use the same in America, and I have
no doubt if any person exhibited a wil-
lingness to purchase this patent for the
United States he might secure the same

for himself exclusively. Whether this is
feasible or not I must leave to Mr. J.

What is enough to make one feel cha-
grined over is the fact that a foreigner
has closed the door to the home market
by the above patent referred to.

Wm. Thicker.

Mealy Bug Again.

From Mankato, Minn., comes the
question: "Would you please inform us
how to kill mealy bug. We have them
on "umbrella plants."

By umbrella plant is doubtless meant
cyperus. As this plant will stand any
amount of syringing they can be laid
down on the path and given a thorough
application of the hose. Most all stock
can and should be keptcleanof mealy bug
by sensible use of the hose. If on palms,
cycads or other valuable plants and too
great a crop to be dislodged by syringing,
use fir tree oil; it can be purchased of all
seed houses with directions for use and is
sure death to the bugs; or kerosene
emulsion will answer as well.

Wm. Scott.

Flea-Like Thnp.

From "M. W." comes the following:
"Can you tell me what will destroy the
flea-like thrip which are spoken of under
carnation notes in theFLORisTof Septem-
ber 4. They are on my smilax and would
like to know how to get rid of them."

Most likely when thrip was spoken of
by Mr. Dorner it was not thrip at all
that was meant. It is poEsible that thrip
may infest carnations but I have never
seen it. There is a small, very minute,
lively little creature that troubles carna-
tions in the field in dry seasons. I only
know it under the name of the "Carna-
tion twitter." Some 20 years ago it
almost destroyed a large lot of Edwardsii

carnations but when cooler weather and
rains came it disappeared. This twitter
is I believe quite distinct from thrip.

Thrip troubles many plants of a widely
different nature. It is bad on asters under
glass in the hot months and as is well
known is very troublesome to azaleas.
It delights In a hot dry climate. If you
will keep the smilax well syringed twice
a day the thrip will make little headway,
and on the next crop won't appear if
syringing isn't neglected. Don't stand ofl'
six feet with your back up against the
wall or bench and let the water fall on
the smilax as if you were putting out the
last embers of an election fire, but get
your "hose hand" away at the bottom
and remember it is on the under side of
the leaf that all these pests have their
good time. Wm. Scott.

Tempering Water.

Could we warm our water for syring-
ing by turning a steam jet into the main
from the same boiler used for pumping?
Or would we have to have the steam
from another boiler with more force than
the one used to run the pump? Would
the plan force too much air into the
water? J.

Replying to your correspondent J.
would say that I am inclined to think he
would find a steam jet Inserted into the
water main which is to supply bis house
with the same, troublesome. I rather
think he would have a difficulty in keep-
ing an even temperature in the water,
unless he is absolutely sure he can control
a steady jet of steam flowing into the
water. If the boiler which is to supply
his steam pump is capable of keeping up
sufficient steam to admit of his inserting
a jet of steam into the water main, I do
not think there would be any difficulty in
doing it that way, but my impression is

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Sept. 25^

that he had better have a considerably
larger pipe, say 10 or 15 feet either side
of where the steam jet enters the same;
this will allow some for expansion. A
pressure of 10 or 12 pounds of steam
would probably give him all that would
be necessary to force a small jet of steam
into the water, providing he does cot use
a very high pressure on his pump, but, I
would suppose that he would require
about the same pressure to force the
steam into the water as he would to
force the pump in action. Without know-
ing the pressure of steam he uses on his
force pump, I am unable to give him
clear figures but I would advise him to
use only a very small jet of steam, other-
wise he may get the water considerably
too warm. A quarter-inch jet of steam
would raise the temperature of his water
all that would be necessary, providing
the same can be kept steady.

John N. May.

New York.

PLENTY OF FLOWERS BUT NO BUYERS.—
WAITING FOR COOLER WEATHER. — BULB
ORDERS HEAVY.— DAMAGES FOR ANTON
SCHNELL — AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR
NEXT WEEK — W. C. WILSON ILL.

Business remains stationary. Large
quantities of flowers are being loaded on
the market every morning and the only
way they can be un'oaded is in bulk at
thousand rates which are about the same
figure as quoted by hundreds. A hun-
dred roses for two dollars or a thousand
for two dollars, according to the way
one buys. It Is all the same in the end
for the grower as there is only about so
much money spent anyhow, and there are
ten times as many flowers as are wanted
at any price. Much of the rose stock is
yet small, showing that it has been cut
from young plants and that it would
have been better left on the plants, as
per Robert Simpson's advice in a recent
article. Asters are beginning to wane
and will leave a good and profitable field
for the carnation men for a while. Violets
are showing up all around and while
they are of the usual inferior quality of
first crop flowers yet there are Indica-
tions that they are wanted and fair
returns may be expected. Every one is
waiting with all possible patience for
cooler weather and hoping that this when
it comes, will inaugurate a welcome
revival all along the line.

Dealers report heavy bulb orders, not-
withstanding duty, which would seem to
indicate that bulb forcing will be carried
on about as usual this coming season.
The duty means a heavy drain on the
dealers' bank accounts, and the extra
cash outlay makes extra watchfulness
necessary in accepting and filling orders
for these goods.

Some land leased by Anton Sehnell, at
College Point, has been sold to the town
as a location for a new school house.
Mr. Schnell made a claim for loss on a
field of violets and A. Schultheis and F.
Zimmerman were selected to appraise
damages. Their award, $351, was con-
sidered excessive and there is prospect of
a suit over the matter.

The American Institute Fair opens in
Madison Square Garden next week.
Liberal prizes are offered In the horticul-
tural classes.

Mr. W. C. Wilson, the veteran plants-
man, is quite sick at Woodside.

Visiting New York: E. G. Hill, Rich-
mond, Ind.

August Rolker & Sons have rented the
store and basement at 52 Dey street and
will be ready for business October 1.

There is an abundance of loft room for
general storage In the neighborhood.
The Messrs. Rolker did a prosperous
business at 44 Dey street for many years.
John Young is receiving somenicechrys-
anthemums, M. de Montmort, the first of
the season.

Boston.

BUSINESS DULL, BUT PROSPECTS ENCOUR-
AGING -SHOW OF ASTERS AT HORTICULT-
URAL HALL. — EXHIBITION AT READING. —
BIG PLANT SALE.— VISITORS.

Reports from all sources indicate a
flower trade much below the average for
September and not as good as the August
showing. This is generally accepted as
resulting from local causes, however, and
a spirit of hopefulness and confidence in
the coming season seems to exist, and the
situation is regarded with a cheerfulness
that has rarely been shown In recent
years. Unless good judges are greatly
mistaken there will be a good season for
the flower trade after the ball gets
started, and it only requires a touch of
severe weather to drive customers back
to the city, where they will find things all
ready for them in the line of choice stock.
The increase in commercial glass houses
in the vicinity of Boston this season has
been inconsiderable and a healthy market
will without doubt be found for good
material in roses, carnations and violets
at least.

Saturday, September IS, was the day
for the regular fall show of perennial
asters at Horticultural Hall. The display
of these pretty and popular flowers was
very large, and the number of varieties
shown seems to increase every year. The
hall was crowded during the three hours
the exhibition lasted. In addition to the
asters there was a superbdisplay of orna-
mental fruited trees and shrubs, cut
branches, from Jackson Dawson, of the
Arnold Arboretum, which was the finest
collection ever shown here, and attracted
great attention.

The first annual exhibition of the Read-
ing Amateur Gardeners' Association was
held on the afternoon and evening of Sep-
tember 14 and was a most successful
affair. The hall was elaborately deco-
rated and the display of plants, flowers
and fruit was very large. F. W. Hatch,
Chas. Ingram and Martin Cummings
were the j udges.

Alfred Bunvard, formerly fern grower
for Pitcher & Manda, Short Hills, has
taken a position with W. W. Edgar,
Waverly.

A large number of florists from New
lingland points are in town attending
Ed. Hatch's big plant sale at Horticult-
ural Hall.

Visiting Boston: Winfried Rolker and
A. T. Boddington, New York City; R.
Dreyer, Woodside, N. Y.; Alfred Dimmock,
St. Albans, England; Wm. Duckham,
Madison, N.J.

Annual election of the Mass. Horticult-
ural Society will take place on Saturday,
October 2.

Mr. Robert Cameron, of the Botanic
Garden, has gone to Washington to visit
Mr. W. R. Smith.

Buffalo.

DEMAND INCREASES —HERBACEOUS FLOW-
ERS NOT PROFITABLE. — FIRST VIOLETS. —
CARNATIONS — PREVENTION OF RUST.—
FIFTY MILLION A YEAR —ACCIDENT TO
MR. WASSON —BRIEF ITEMS.

This has not been a week of wonderful
business revival but as cold weather and
the catural decay of garden flowers is at

hand the demand on the greenhouse in-
creases. There was a belief a few years
ago among some of the enlightened flo-
rists that a good field of herbaceous
plants would be a source of profit, but
that illusion is vanished. Field flowers
are no longer a profitable article and the
best of them have not paid express charges
by rail. Every old woman cultivates a
few flowers in her garden and the face of
nature is embellished with flora's ofler-
ings. When every neglected wayside
offers to universal admiration the perfect
but "unimproved" gems of nature's
flora, who will look at or pay much for
our cultivated asters, phlox or gladiolus r
There is another reason far more potent
than the foregoing for a po3r demand in
summer, it is that when you have plenty
or a surfeit of a thing you look for a
change or something that is rare or out
of season, and in no country is this more
true than this U. S. If our patrons could
have American Beauties all the vear
round at $1 per dozen they would soon
tire of them and would readily pay $3.
per dozen for Pres. Carnot, simply be-
cause it was new. But American Beauty
is not plentiful and when John Burton
and Ed. Lonsdale get nine dollars per
dozen for them they are in great demand.
There Is going to be a great demand this
winter for palms for the house, or rather
the drawing room. I feel it already.
Have you noticed In all our illustrated
papers, whenever a comic picture was
copied from an European paper there
was always a palm in the scene; so our
people are getting to understand that in
all well regulated homes you must have a
palm. God bless the palm, and let it be
sent C. 0. D., and never returned for
repairs.

W. T- Palmer & Son are the first in
town with violets, having sent in a good
many hundred a day. Other people have
violets but they think it would be better
to pluck and throw them away for an-
other few weeks.

Thomas Webb, of Corfu, has a big
bunch of his new scarlet carnation and it
is most promising, and yet it is not as
good as Jubilee. Strange to say Jubilee,
that was last year the most internally
rust affected of all carnations, shows this
year but little or no signs of rust, and
that can be said of several other varie-
ties. That yet unequalled carnation.
Daybreak, which has always been the
most susceptible to rust, appears this
year largely free of it. Depend upon it -f
you take off' healthy cuttings and dip
those cuttings in a solution of copper,
either the Bordeaux mixture or ammoni-
acal, you are going a long ways towards
propagating a clean stock. The close
planting and neglect of some carnation
growers is enough to produce a disease
far worse than rust. It is liable to pro-
duce ' Dianthus starvatum klondicus,"
which up to date is one of the worst mal-
adies that either the vegetable or animal
kingdom is heir to.

Mr. Mott was here, but as your corre-
spondent was harvesting a second crop
of clover he missed him. How different
Mott is from the first day we saw him
when he was glad of a twenty dollar
order. lie is now so fat and prosperous
that be should no longer do any real
work; he should simply be sent round the
country to let us know that his actual
selling agents will be along in a few days
and will have time to talk to us, and inci-
dentally take our order. Mr. Rockefeller's
income is fifty million a year, and the
colored troops fought nobly.

We are sorry indeed to have to report
an accident to Mr. E. A. Wasson, fore-

iSgj.

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181

NORMAL SCHOOL GARDENS, TORONTO,

man for Wm. D. Newlands. Mr. W. was
loaded (not he but the wagon) with
crates of pots and on his journey home,
taking more Interest in the pots than his
own welfare, he fell off and fractured a
shoulder bone; which bone is not certain,
and all who ha ve carved a shoulder of mut-
ton knows it's somewhat complicated.
Mr. Wasson is going round attending to
business but handicapped for work by the
temporary stationary position of his left
wing.

Brief Items: James Buxton says he
ordered 50 tons.

William Belsey was pressed to run for
alderman of the 23 J ward but declined.

W. A. Adams says you can't always
tell by looking at a man how fast he can
ride.

W. F. Kasting: "I do my best, but its
hard work, boys, to please both shipper
and buyer."

G. Sebastian Pickleman: "We are going
to handle nothing but first-class goods
this winter and we want your patron-
age. W. S.

Normal School Gardens, Toronto.

We present in this issue two views in

the Normal School Gardens, Toronto,

Out., which are in charge of Mr. A. H.
E wing. The photographs do not do the
bedding justice, the views being too gen-
eral to show much detail, but all will
undoubtedly be interested in these
glimpses of the grounds presided over by
Mr. Ewing, whose Toronto notes in these
columns have been so bright and inter-
esting.

Washington, D. C.
MOVE AGAINST GOVERNMENTCO.MPETITION.

A called meeting of the Washington flo-
rists was held last Thursday night at the
Hotel Johnson for the purpose of consid-
ering the matter of the distribution of
plants and cut flowers by the government
institutions. Mr. J. R. Freeman issued
the call and occupied the chair. Those
present were Messrs. Wm. F. Gude, Adolph
Gude, J. Louis Loose, Nicholas Studer,
A bert Esch, Robert Bowdler, Chas. F.
Hale and John H. Shine. They claim they
have long suffered from the competition
of the several government departments
where plants and flowers are grown for
beautifyingthe various parks and reserva-
tions, claiming it has for years been the
practice of the departments to distribute
cut flowers free to members of congress.

senators and other high c facials, and on
their order to their relations :. nd friends,
and of recent years they have added new
houses for the purpose of growing rose?,
carnations and other flowers usually
grown by the florists, thereby increasing
the output of free cut flowers "enor-
mously," and with corresponding detri-
ment to the business of the local florists.

It was claimed by those present at the
meeting that it was a frequent occurrence
for the ladies, the wives or relatives of
members or senators to order of them
potted plants, such as the department
greenhouse never sends out, and then
make a contingent bargain about cut
flowers, saying that they did not know
what cut flowers they would need until
they saw what they got from the public
garden.

The florists also had much to say in
regard to the appearance of the public
gardens and grounds, claiming that "were
the sums annually expended in cultivat-
ing expensive cut flowers to be given
away devoted to the use intended by law,
and only such plants and cut flowers cul-
tivated as would be suited for the orna-
mentation of public parks, the govern-
ment reservations in Washington "would
be the handsomest in the world." They
further criticised the idea that the gov-
ernment greenhouses grew flowers for the
decoration of the White House on the
occasion of public receptions and other
occasions of state, stating that "any of
them would supply the decorations for a
dozen or more of such functions that take
place in winter for one-tenth of thecostof
maintaining the specially designed hot-
houses and other expenses of labor and
stock annually assessed against the ap-
propriations for supplying these decora-
tions."

The Reform School and the Industrial
Home School were also complained of,
claiming "the former makes a specialty of
raising Easter lilies and offers them at one-
half the price the florist who sells them
for a living can do," and that at the last
named establishment potted plants are
raised and daily put on the market in the
hands of boys who receive 10% of the pro-
ceeds of the sale of these plants. The fact
was developed at the meeting that the
gift of a single flower to anybody by the
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds is a direct violation cl a I'aitcd
States statute.

The first move in the direction of secur-
ing reform in this matter was in the form
of letters addressed to the superintendent
of public buildingsandgroundsand tothe
superintendent o I charities, which read as
fo'lows:

To THE SCPERINTFNDF.NT OJ' PlTtLIC BUILD-
INGS AND Grounds; We. the undersigned florists
of the District oC Columbia, at a special meeting
called for the purpose, most respectfully protest
against the present system of free distribution by
your departmentof cut flowers andother products
of the propagating gardens situated in the Mouu-
ment Grounds. We look upon such distribution
as illegal, in addition to being a source of great
injury to our business, and we are hopeful ol find-
ing some way of stopping the practice. We hope
the calling of your attention to this matter will be
sufficient to justify you in taking strict measures
toward the desired result.

To THE Si lERiNTENDENT OF ClI.VRITIES: We,

the undersigned florists of the Distiict of Colum-
bia, most respectfully protest against the present
practice of the Reform School and Industrial
Home School in offering plants and blooms for
sale in the open market in direct competition
with us. and to the great detriment of our busi-
ness. If it is not deemed advisable to discontinue
the productiou of plants and flowers, then we
respectfully suggest that the plants produced at
these institutions be utilized for the purpose of
beautifying the grounds surrounding public
schools, engine houses, police stations, hospitals,
and other district institutions, which instead of
being a detriment to our business, would tend to
educate school children and others in the love for
plants and flowers, and thereby create a legiti-
mate demand for such products. Trusting you

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Sept

will take such action as will relieve us from our
present strain, we remain, etc.

The signers of these letters were; J R.
Freeman, chairman; W. F. Gude, J. Louis
Loose, N. Studer, Albert Esch, Robert
Bowdler, A. Gude, C. F. Hale and John
H. Shine.

The meeting agreed to await reply to
these communications before taking fur-
ther steps, but in the event it was found
necessary to protect themselves, It was
freely stated that a resort to law would
be had and an injunction asked to
prevent the violation of the explicit stat-
ute in this regard by the officers above
mentioned. The law in question was
approved June 20, 1878, and reads as
follows:

Provided, That hereafter only such trees, shrubs
and plants shall be propagated at the greenhouses
aud nursery as are suitable for planting in the
public reservatious, to which purpose only the
products of the greenhouses and nursery shall be
applied.

Reynolds.

Philadelphia.

COOL WEATHER ARRIVES —SUPPLY SHORT-
ENED— PRICES STIFFENING. — A GREEN
FEVER. — CHEAP POTS — BASEBALL AND
SHOOTING. — VISITORS. — JACOB EISELE
RETURNS.— MEETING OF HORT. SOCIETY.

Summer has surely gone; the thermom-
eter has dropped as low as 44° several
nights the past week and things have
taken on a diiJerent look. Although the
night fireman has not as yet been engaged
there are few places that are not now
using artificial heat.

The cool weather has shortened up the
crops, in roses particularly, and prices
will soon take a jump, in fact even now
the best teas bring $5. Beauties are
scarce and so tight; some growers seem
to use very little judgment, cutting them
at least two days too soon. It is very
annoving to a dealer to show nice roses
one day to a customer and have to send
them tight buds the next. Carnations
are getting better and the variety greater.
Asters are about done.

Mums are said to be in sight, coming
slowly round the curve, as it were. Mr.
Harris saj's that there is not much in
early chrysanthemums unless there should
happen to be but a few about, as the
demand while it may seem great at times,
is light, and as soon as the better ones
come in the early kinds will not sell at all.

Prices of flowers are as follows: Beau-
ties 75 cents to $2 per dozen, teas $2 to
$5 per hundred, carnations 50 to 75
cents a hundred, valley $3 to $4 .asters
40 to 50 cents per hundred flowers, smi-
lax 10 to 20 cents per string, adiantum
50 to 75 cents per hundred. Tuberoses,
fine spikes, $2 to $2.50 per hundred.
John Westcott says that 25 cents per pip
used to be the retail price for the tuberose
and that he has often paid $10 per hun-
dred pips. Well, perhaps some ol the
growers, the up-to-date fellows of to-day,
wouldn't like to sell out at these figures.

Fevers are contagious, they break out
all at once. The green fever has struck
us and hit hard. Half the plant stands
and pot covers of the town are covered
with various shades of green and one of
the 11th street boys has been doing up
his store with the same shade, ice box,
wood work, everything, green. It's a
good color for the baskets and stands
and it seems singular that it should not
have been used before this late day. One
of the supply houses has even dyed the
stemming sticks a shade of plant green
and we suppose green wire will follow.

The potters of this vicinity are having
a great time with their price lists. It
seems that some other fellows want to

get in and they keep settling down and
down so that there won't be the smallest
kind of a crack for the outsiders to get
their wedge in. Here is the latest level:
4ii-tDcb, $7.75 per thousand; i^-- inch,
$9; 5-inch, $11.75; 7-inch, $29; 8-inch,
$49 and 57c off for cash. This is from
prices that were already considered too
low.

The Chestnut Hill and Germantown
florists, the one clan by the way thinking
themselves much more aristocratic than
the other, though for the life of us we
can't see any difference, met last Monday
to try their skill at baseball and shooting
blue rocks. The contests took place in
Germantown, and whetherit was because
they were on their own grounds or really
were better at handling t je bat and the
gun, we are unable to say, but we cheer-
lully state the fact that the Germantown-
ers won and we can just say on the Q. T.
that the other fellows were awfully sur-
prised. The result of the gun contest
particularly annoyed them as they belong
to the crow faction, the black crow, and
thought themselves Invincible. They are
going to meet in a ten pin match at the
Florists' Club rooms next Tuesday night
and Chestnut Hill expects great things
then. The base ball tetm won by a score
of 14 to 12 and the gunners with 96 to 95
out of 150 targets, six men on each side.
The Chestnut Hill boys said after the
matches: "Well you had no walk-over;
you had to do your best to beat us."

Wm. Bertermann, of Indianapolis,
stopped on his way home from Europe
and took a look at our Willow Grove
park, a beautiful place laid out by one of
the street railway companies. Jacob
Eisele, of Dreer's, arrived last Thursday
looking much better for his European
trip. George Stumpp of New York also
paid a flying visit.

The meeting of the Horticultural Society
was held last Tuesday evening in the
library as the dahlia society was using
the lecture room. Six new members were
elected. The H. M. Michell piize for
asters was won by Chas. Leisy, of G;r-
mantown; his vase made a fine show,
consisting of fifty fine branches.

An exhibit of strawberry plants in fruit
was a surprise; they are of the perpetual
bearing type, bearing at intervals from
June until October; they were exhibited
by Joseph Hurley. Dr. Mueller, of Cornell
University, was present. K.

American Dahlia Society.

The second annual show of the Ameri-
can Dahlia Society was held in Phila-
delphia Horticultural Hall, last Tuesday
and Wednesday, and it can be said that
in every way it was a success and a credit
to the young society. Not only were the
exhibits finer and larger than last vear
but the appreciation of the public was
shown in the increased attendance, which
was much larger than in 1896.

Of course by far the largest display was
made by Mr. Peacock of Atco, N. J., the
exhibit filling two long tables, nearly five
hundred vases in all, among the striking
kinds of which there were large vases of
C.W.Bruton, Wm. Agnew, A.D. LivonnI,
Pluton, La France. A. Blanc had a fine
collection containing many new varieties,
some recently imported and other good
ones raised from seed.

W. H. Maule's exhibit was also large
and varied and contained many superb
flowers. Mr. Maule makes the dahlia
one of his specialties; the present season
his sales were larger than ever before and
showed that the general public is taking
hold of this old garden favorite. Mr. E.
C. Taylor filled a table with single varie-

ties which attracted considerable atten-
tion. H. A. Dreer had also a fine display
but not for competition. Edward Y.
Kulp, gardener to Mrs.StuartPatterson,
had a very good amateur exhibit.

The different collections were all nicely
arranged and the whole tff ct looking
over the vari-colored tables was very
pleasing. Another good feature was that
all varieties were labeled and it was easy
for the visitors to note and select kinds
that might be wanted for next year.
Thomas Cartledge, Edwin Lonsdale and
Wm. K. Harris acted as judges.

In addition to the dahlias there were
fine collections of cannas by A. Blanc and
H. A. D.-eer. These displays were also
much admired. Mr. Blanc also staged a
fine lot of cacti among them many val lia-
ble varieties. The dahlia flowers were
all given away at the close of the exhibi-
tion to the visitors present. The awards
were as follows:

Largest and best general display of dahlias —
William Henry Maule, Philadelphia; second, A.
Blanc, Philadelphia.

Cactus dahlias— Vase of fifty of one color, A.
Blanc, for the William Agnew; second, W. H.
Maule. for red and black;vase of twenty five of one
color, W. H. Maule for the Clifford W. Bruton.

Show dahlias-Vase of 36 blooms, red, W. H.
Maule, for Ruby Queen. Vase of 36 blooms, white,
A. Blanc, for Glory of Lyons. Vase of 36 blooms,
pink, W. H. Maule, for A. U. Livonni. Vase of 36
blooms, yellow. ^V/. H. Maule. for Pluton.

Fancy dahlias— Vase of 2.5blooms, tipped. W. H.
Maule for Frank Smith; vase of 25 blooms, mar-
gined, W. H. Maule for Fern Leaved Beauty; vase
of 2.5 blooms, blended and shaded, W. H. Maule
for La France; vase of 25 blooms, mottled, A.
Blanc, for Uncertainty; vase of 25, any color. A.
Blanc for Mrs. Gladstone.

Pompons- Vase of white, W. H. Maule, for
Snow Clad; vase of any color, A. Blanc for Vivid.

Singles— Vase ol 25 blooms, striped, E. Cliflon
Taylor, Germantown, for Novelty. Best display,
e;. Clifton Taylor.

Six largest flowers, any variety, A. Blanc for
Colossus.

New seedling, best of any type not yet intro-
duced—A. Blanc for Gilt Edge; second, E. Clifton
Taylor, for Single Surprise, sweet scented.

Novelties in dahlias— .\ Blanc for Grand Duke
Alexis. Largest and bf st display by an amateur
to John McGowan, gardener to Mr. Bayard. Ger-
mantown. lor 16 vases; second to J. Campbell, gar-
dener to J. D. Winsor, Esq.. Haverlord.

Cannas — Best display, A. Blanc; second, W. F.
Dreer, Riverton. N J.

Ornamental plants— Joseph Kift & Son, Phila-
delphia.

Cactus collection— A. Blanc.

K.

Chicago.

COOLER WEATHER —BUSINESS IMPROVES —
PRICES STIFFENING — MR. HAUSWIRTH
RETURNS —VARIOUS ITEMS.

With the advent of cooler weather this
week business has greatly improved.
This is particularly noticeable in the ship-
ping demand. Local orders also show a
gradually increasing trade. Prices In all
lines have stiffened somewhat, althotigh
there is no marked advance in quotations.
Beauties have been benefited by the pre-
vailing weather, bright days and cool
nights. The best selected sell at 15 and
16, S to 12 being the figure asked for
medium length. Brides and 'Maids are
still small, but the latter are much better
in color. Meteor is in great demand and
of fairly good quality. Kaiserin still
leads the list of whites by long odds.
Some extra good blooms are being cut.

Carnations continue In brisk demand.
The cut at present Is rather light and on
the whole of fairly good quality. The
best go at $1 per 100. In garden flowers
the list has dwindled down to a few sweet
peas and the tail end of the aster crop.
A few good gladioluses and hydrangeas
are still with us.

Mr. P. J. Hauswlrth and wife have
returned from a very erjoyable twelve-
day trip through the east, accompanied
by Miss Annie Kreitling. Mr. Hauswirth
I Is Great Sachem of the Redmen of Illinois,

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and attended the Great Council of the
order in Philadelphia, where his party
was royally entertained by the local
brotherhood. The Chicago party trav-
eled in a sjiecial car and a stop was made
at Niagara I'alls, enabling Mr. H. to visit
several florists in Buffalo. After the I'hil-
adelphia meeting visits were made to New
York and Washington, and I'hil reports
that he never enjoyed himself so thor-
oughly as on this trip.

There was a very light frost last Tues-
day night, but no noticeable damage was
done.

Mr. W. C. Egan, secretary of the Horti-
cultural Society, is building a small con-
servatory at his place in Highland Park,
and will now devote some attention to
plants under glass.

In the conservatory of President Chad-
wick, of the Horticultural Society, there

Irg, probably because dahlias are not so
universally grown. A very clearly writ-
ten and practical paper bv Mr. K. Grain-
ger (of Messrs. Grainger Bros.) was read
and listened to with great attention.
Mr. Grainger brought down specimens of
all the different types and many varieties,
which helped to make the paper more
comprehensible to the amateurs. There
were many very fine blooms amongst
tfccm. A committee was appointed to
consider necessary improvements in the
Industrial Exhibition horticultural shows
in conjunction with one to be appointed
by the Gardeners' and Florists' Associa-
tion.

About twenty of the gardeners and
florists spent a most delightful day at
Brampton last Thursday and were
royally entertained by Mr. H. Dale. The
weather was fine and very hot and the

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Is a plant of Cyperus alternifolius nine
feet tall. It has been planted out several
years in a border. He has a plant of
Aristolochia gigas Sturtevantii now in
bloom and full of buds. The "goose flow-
ers" attract much attention from vis-
itors.

A meeting of the Executive Committee
was held yesterday to dispose of details
connected with the coming exhibition.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer D. Smith, of Adrian,
Mich., were visitors the past week.

The next regular meeting of the Flo-
rists' Club will be held at the club room
October 14.

Chrysanthemum Society Medals.

We present herewith engravings of
both sides of the gold medal of the Chrys-
anthemum Society of America awarded
to an English grower in theinternational
competition at London under the auspices
of the National Chrysanthemum Society
of England last November.

The medal was won by Mr. Waterer
over eight competitors with some superb
blooms of the variety Mile. Marie Hoste.
It was offered under the following condi-
tions: "The best 12 blooms of a chrysan-
themum of commercial value, one variety
only, introduced from anv country,
home, colonial or foreign. The exhibit
to be staged in a vase, with not less than
18 inches of stem, thevase to be provided
by the exhibitor. The variety to be of a
pleasing color, likely to be salable; size
and substance of the blooms also to be
considered. The foregoing to be judged
by American scale of points."

Toronto.

A DAHLIA MEETING — A CRICKET MATCH —
)OHN FROST ESQ. APPEARS — CHRYSAN-
THEMl'M SHOW.

Dahlias were the principal attraction at
the regular meeting of the Horticultural
Society last week. The crowd was not
quite so large as at the sweet pea meet-

ground was in perfect order, in spite of
which the Toronto boys managed to win
the cricket match; it should be stated,
however, that they had two crack play-
ers on their side, Messrs. A. Chambers
and C. Leigh, both of whom work at
Exhibition Park. A bad accident, which
occurred to Mr. H. Dale, marred the
pleasure of the visit to a great extent; he
was unfortunate enough whilst fielding
to receive a nasty blow from the ball on
the cheek and nose just below the eye
which had to be patched up by the doctor.
Mr. Dale was well enough, however, to
show us round bis houses in the evening,
all of which were as usual in first-class
trim. The roses and chrysanthemums
were looking especially fine and healthy
and promise good returns in the future.

John Frost Esq. put in his first appear-
ance for the season of '97, '98 this morn-
ing (21st) and was unkind enough to
wither some tender plants with his icy
breath. We shall likely see a good deal of
him from this out.

The chrysanthemum has the floor now.
Show arrangements will probably be up
for discussion at the Gardeners' and Flo-
rists' meeting to night. E.

St. Louis.

BUSINESS CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY IM-
PROVE. — COOL WEATHER IMPROVES
STOCK.-NO MATERIAL CHANGE IN PRICES.
— A VISIT TO FRANK FILLMORE — RE-
TURNED FROM EUROPE.— VISITORS.—
DEATHON MRS COLMAN.-VARIOUSITEMS.
— HOWLING.

Business continues to improve gradu-
ally. The protracted dry and hot spell
has at last been broken by a rain and sev-
eral days of cooler weather, and the de-
mand for a better quality of stock is now
fairly on. The cooler weather has encour-
aged the retailer to carry a much larger
stock, something he has not thought of
doing for months past.

In roses the pink and white ones are

plentiful, but red and good Beauties are
scarce. Perles not overplentiful, and the
demand has made no impression on prices
in general. Carnations arc doing much
better since the cooler weather has come,
and each day brings in better stock. The
first chrysanthemums of the season came
in last week, but only one dozen, and
they were very good. A few asters are
still coming in, but they are very small.
Tuberose stalks, single Armstrong's ever-
blooming, are selling well just now, also
quite a good call forsmilax the past week.
A few single violets made their appear-
ance, but were very small.

I paid a visit to Frank Fillmore's place.
One would hardly know it, as he has
taken down all the little houses and re-
placed them with finelargeand light ones,
all his glass being 18x22. The roses are
in fine shape, and Frank will be heard
from at the show this fall. His 'Maids,
Brides and Woottons are looking espe-
cially strong. The Perles, however, are
the best stock on the place, very strong
and healthy, with the top a mass of red
shoots. Frank's carnations, from the
way they look, will also be heard from,
and especially Flora Hill. Scott, Day-
break and the chrysanthemums are also
looking their best. Frank always prides
himself on having everything of the best,
and from the looks of the place he's going
to have it.

William Young and his father returned
from Europe last week in lli^ best of
health. Bill will read a paper at thenext
club meeting on his travels.

Wm. Dykes, representing Ed. Jansen,
New York; Paul Berkowitz,of H. Bayers-
dorfer & Co., Philadelphia; and Swan
Peterson, of Gibson City, 111., were visit-
ors last week.

The Michel Plant and Bulb Company
will have a meeting at the olfica of the
company on October 14 for the purpose
of voting on a proposition to decrease the
amount of the capital stock from $50,-
000 to $10,000.

Mrs. Norman J. Colman, wife of the ex-
Secretary of Agriculture, died last Satur-
day afternoon at the family residence,
5471 Delmar avenue. Her death was due
to a sudden attack of heart failure.

Willie Jordan, son of J. M. Jordan, is
very happy nowadays. "It's a boy,"
and all are well.

At the Bowling Club Monday night we
had a cool time of it, and all the boys felt
good and rolled a few good games. Mr.
Dykes, of New Vork, was a visitor an I
rolled his first game with us. He likes it
and will roll whenever he gets a chance.
In the regular three games rolled Emil
Schray was on top with 547, C. Beyer
second with 523, and Kuehn third with
490. In single score Kuehn was high
man, 204, and Schray and Bauer were a
tie for second with 199 each. Next Mon-
day night we roll on the new regulation
alleys at 6th and Pine streets, and a
full attendance is expected. J • J- B.

Pittsburg.

WELCOME RAIN —FIRST FROST.— RETURN
OF JOHN BADER AND DAUGHTER —CLUB
MEETING THURSDAY —BUSINESS FAIR —
THE FIRST CHRYSAnAe.MUMS. — MR.
GIUBS' IMPROVEMENTS.

The backbone of the very unseasonable
hot weather seems tobetffectually broken
this week. On Sunday afternoon the
long looked for and greatly needed rain
commenced falling, continuing well into
Monday, and that night we experienced
the first frost of the season. In some of
the more exposed localities ice formed,
the thermometer having dropped to 32°.
In this locality the heavy fog of Tuesday

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The American Florist.

Sept.

morning seems to have been productive
of much good, as only the most tender of
the flower, foliage and vegetable plants
were itij ured , and the damage done was
comparatively small considering the se-
vereness of the first visit of "lack Frost."

Mr. John Bader and daughter have
arrived safely home from their trip to
Europe and' on Thursday night, 23d
inst., the Florists' Club will hold a regu-
lar meeting and which will also be an in-
formal reception to Mr. Bader, the presi-
dent of the club. He will give a talk
giving his impression of "Two months'
travel through Europe," and as Mr.
Bader sees things through practical eyes,
it ought to be very interesting, as he will
not follow the beaten track of tourists.
The meeting is unfortunately too late in
the week for a report in this issue.

Mr. E. C. Ludwig, Allegheny Market,
reports business as reasonably fair. He
hasjust fioishtd a very fine decoration;
the entire house was profusely dfcorated
with flowers and foliage plants, the occa-
sion being the marriage of one of Alle-
gheny's most popular belles. The demand
for funeral work he says is very steady
and reliable.

Chrysanthemums have made their ap-
pearance once more. To Mr. Fred Burki,
of Bellevue, belongs the credit of having
the first ones this year from our immedi-
ate locality. Mr. Burki furnished a few
on last Saturday; they were very good
for early ones. From present appearances
and reports chrysanthemums will be very
superior in quality this year and prices
not at all likely to be prohibitive. In fact
the consumer will in all probability have
the best end of the bargain.

Mr. J. F. Gibbs, of Woodville, is having
a new dwelling erected, replacing the one
he lost by fire. He is putting it further
back on the lot and will make other im-
provements. At his greenhouses in the
East End of the city, the improvements
are almost completed; they are well
stocked and the plants are looking well;
his son Sidney is supervising these. The
outlook for a favorable business at these
houses is very encouraging. Regia.

St. Paul.

UNUSUAL HEAT RETARDS BUSINRSS.— MOST
FLOWERS PLENTY. — HRAUTIES SCARCE —
BUSINESS CHANGES —MEETI.NG OF STATE
SOCIETY 16th INST.

The unusual leat recently prevailing so
late in the year had a deteriorating
effect on trade. Society is still dull, peo-
ple are rusticating at tiie lakes, and flow-
ers are not in very great demand. We
have had no severe frost and outside stock
is still in good shape. The demand for
funeral flowers still keeps up while the
shipping trade is fairly good.

The intense heat of the past two weeks
brought out an abundance of bloom
and some roses have gone to waste. Am.
Beauties are scarce and in good demand.
As the growers have thrown out their
old carnations and are just now lifting
the field grown ones, these flowers are
quite scarce. Good asters are also scarce
owing to the prevailing aster disease.
'Mums are coming alonginelegantshape.

Haugen & Nilsen have dissolved part-
nership, f . Nilsen continuing the business.
He will grow violets principally with
some spring bedding stock. Mr. Haugen
has rented the range of houses located on
Hague avenue, belonging to E.F. Lemke,
and formerly run by L. G. Venzke. We
trust that both Mr. Haugen and Mr.
Nilsen will be as successful individually
as they have been associated together.

Iv. Behrens has completed his new
houses vrhich present a neat attractive
appearance.

L. L. May & Co. are moving their stock
of seeds to their new warehouse.

The annual meeting of the Society of
Minnesota Floiists was held in Minne-
apolis the 16 th inst. Felix .

Indianapolis.

The display in floral hall at the Indiana
State Fair was conspicuous for the ab-
sence of the large specimen plants and flo-
ral designs which have been notable in
former years. The management cut the
premiums and the florists of Indianapolis
retaliated liy cutting the exhibition, all
the exhibitors of previous years agreeing
not to exhibit. Only one florist could be
found to exhibit, and probably with the
expectation of an easy victory all alorg
the line. This was Mr. E. H. Schmidt,
but he had one competitor in the petson
of Mr. W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, who had
not heard of the deal entered Into by the
Indianapolis boys. Mr. Coles took both
firsts and seconds for collections of cut
roses, canras and gladioluses, and first
only on collection of general cut flowers,
Mr. Schmidt taking second. Mr. S.?hmidt
made the only entries for 3 baskets, 3
funeral designs and 3 bouquets, and re-
ceived first in each case. For best and
most original show dfsign E. H. Schmidt
was first, W. W. Coles second.

It seems a great pity that there should
have been any friction between the stale
board and the florists, as theseexhibitions
are excellent educators of the public. Let
us hope they will "kiss and make up"
before another year. Klondike.

Worcester, Mass.

TRADE IMPR0VI.\G. — GOOD FLOWERS NOT
PLENTIFUL —LAST CARNATIONS BEING
IIOl^SED — TIIE EXHIBITIONS.

Trade has improved very much during
the past week, the cold weather driving
people in from seashore and mountain
and the musical convention also helps to
swell the demand. Good flowers are not
at all plentiful. R jses are pretty short
and carnations are not coming in in anj'
great quantity. Asters are also falling
(jfi^ rapidly and if trade continues to im-
prove, stuflT will be very scarce.

The weather is just right for housing
carnations and the last few houses are
being rushed in as rapidly as possible.
Funeral work has kept us prettv busy
and used up the bulk of white stuff. The
horticultural exhibitions continue to be
well patronized and the shows are very
creditable to the society. A. H. L.

PouGHKEEPSiE. N. Y.— John Yourg. of
New York, is judge in the floricultural
department, and Wm. P. umb is judge on
fruits and vegetables at the Dutchess
County Fair which is now in progress.

Independence, Ia — Mr. E. M. Bissell
has formed a partnership with Mr. J. A.
Cilly and the business will be continued
under the title E. M. Bissell Floral Co.
Thev have added two new houses each
16x50, making a total of about 4 500
feet of ^lass, all heated by hot water.

j[oi.iET, III.— Oje of the most notable
private gardens in this city is that of Mr.
F. S. Allen, the architect. Mr. Allen is
specially fond of cannas and has all the
best recent introductionsas well as stand-
ard sorts. There are over fifty varieties
and the display on bis grounds has been
remarkably brilliant.

SITUATIONS, WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdTertlsements unaer ibis head wUI be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this bead.

SITUATION WANTBD-BvToiinunmD asnialit flre-
nian or j^Teenliouse work; e.vperlenced. Address
C I) G. w Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-Man experienced In grow-
ing rosea. paliiiS. and general greenhouse pinnts:
age Ti; married. Address R D. care Am. Florist.

ing. Address B B. HKtf N. 13th St.. Phlladelphll

8ITUATI0.V WANTED- As assistant In commercial
greenhouses in middle western states. Correspond-
ence solicited. Iteterencea and particulars given. Ad-

A E. care An

SITUATION WANTBI)-By married man. age S'.i. as
working foreman or grower, where finest quality
In cut flowers and p'ants are wanted. West preterred.

SITUATION WANTBD-By up to-ilate grower of cut
flowers and general stock. Flrst-claas propagator
and designer; i:i years experience, w reterences.
Only progressive places need aijply. Address

L. G. BARBlEH. Keokuk. It>wa.

SITUATION WANTBD-By single Englishman to
manage private or commercial place. Life expe-
rence in all branches Including orchids. Well up In
floral decorallons of all kind. Thoroughly sober and
reliable. State wages. Address PKAeTlCAL.
care Jos. Breck A: Sons, (Seed Dept.), Boston, Mass.

SITUATION WANTED-As florist and ginlener;
private or commercial. Good rose and cut flower
grower; '3(1 years' experience In the culture of all kinds
of greenhouse plants, fruits and vegetables, cold
graperies, mushrooms, etc . lioth In Europe and Amer-
ica. Steady and trustworthy, eiood references Ad-
dreas I*K-\CTIC-AL, care American Florist.

ANTED— First-class rose grower at once Apply
VAt'GIIAN'S GUEENHOt'SES.

Western Springs, 111.

w

JANTEI) - -Vt once, a trood all around grower of
f general Mttick— no expert Single man. Address
Reinhi:ui; Bros , ;">1 Wabash Ave., (.hlcago.

JANTEO-.Man capable of tak'ng full charge uf
» branch store, accustonied to flretclass trade.
J. Loi-is LOOSE, 12th & F Sts.. Washington. D. C-

WANTED— In middle stales, an expeTlenced fore-
man for place with 100,000 feet of glass. Wages
$1(1(1 per month. Hl'stlek, care American Klorlat.

WANTED-Actlve young man as assistant wlio Is
well up In grow ng ol jt'ants and cut flowers.
Send references and siate salarv expected.

TEXAS Skei) axi) Fi.ouAL CO.. Dallas, Texas.

WANTED— A practical florist and landscape gar-
dener. Must bethoroughlyconip?tentand sober,
(^ive references, experience and wages. Si'gle man
preferred. Oxfokd Retkeat, Oxford. O.

WANTFD-c^ood all round florist -cut flower grower
especially— to take charge of my 12 000 feet of
glafs: mariied man preferred: one that wantsaateady
position. Send references Wages ^(l permontli.
J. F. AMMANX. EdwardBvlile, III.

Cheap for cash.

II D. care American I-'lorist.

IpOR 8ALK— Nine greenhouses in noithweatern Ohio
' well stocked with all kinds of plants for the trade;
particulars and reasons for selling on application

Address

W,

Florist.

FOR SALE-Iii Warren. R. I . 5 greenhouses. nice»;-
room cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.: about lU
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage healed with
hot water. Windmill supplies water over ihe prem-
be bought on ensy terms Apply t

11 NVE. Wa

R. I.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

We offer for sale S.OCO or 9,000 first-class
Carnation plants now in the field. They
consist of about 6 OOO Rose Queen (extra
strong plants), looo Orange Blossom, 500
Daybreak, 50J Wm. Scott, 500 Ivory, and
some Dean Hole, Storm King and Alaska.

PRICE, $3.00 PER HUNDRED.

BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, III.

Mention American Florist.

iSgr-

The American Faor/st,

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Barrie, Ont.

DEATH Ol WII.I.IAM VAIR.

William Valr, of tlit Vairville Nurseries,
brother of George Vair, of Toronto, died
September 13 as the result of a stroke of
paralysis tlie day before.

Mr. Valr was a most amiable man and
a thorough, all-round gardener. He was
a native of Roxburghshire, Scotland, and
came to Canada about twenty-eight years
ago, settling in Toronto, where for a few
years be was foreman In the Toronto
Nurseries. He then came to Barrie and
has ever since conducted a successful nur-
sery business. He was a quiet and unas-
suming man, and did not belong to any
society. He was a Conservative and
Presbvterian, and was respected highly
by his fellow citlzfns. He was twice
married, his first wife dying some eight
years ago, and his second wife is still liv-
ing. Heleaves five sons and one daughter.

Greensiurg, Ind — Mrs. H. Deemerand
Charles Deemer have formed a partrershio
with the firm title of Mrs. H. Deemer cV-
Co., and have built a modern range of
glass. A city salesroom has been estab-
lished and arrangements made for doing
a general florist business.

HEALTHY VIOLETS.

3000 grand plants of LADY HUME

CAMPBELL, from Held, per 100 $h.

DONALD McRAE,

41 Robert Street, BROOKLINE, MASS.

300,000 SMALL and LARGE FERNS

111 variety; well tTtiwn; reasonable prices. Send
stanipi, lur samples

COCOS WEDDELIANA, 3Wlnch pots, at Ji; 1 10
per liti.

CARNATIONS (roiu field. Victor, Daybreak. Scott.
.Mcliowaii. K Clover and KIrtorado.

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

GREATEST SNAP ^^k'^h^.

Have to sell surplus; no housing place. All Al. flic
h.allhv St ck. l^erlMI

iM) 4-lnch BRIDESMAID KOSBS, at Sll.Od

.m ;;inch •■ ■• at 5 Oil

^iilureen. and :i50red leaved DRAC.ENA IN-

I IIVISA In 2!^-lrich pots, ready to be shifted . S:i i:ii

; <i or more at ^2-'M per lOll.

WM. F. KASTING, Wholesale Florist,

495 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y.

COLLECTION OF PALMS. A BARGAIN.

■2 Seaforthla eleKans. j-lnch, at $.45 $ .'.hi

'-' Oreodoxa resla. 4-ltch. at 50 l.UO

li Latanla borbonlca, 4-lnch, at 35 at)

- Cocos pluraosa. o Inch, at 50 1. 00

4 Phienlx recllnata, ;Mncb. at 10 .40

4 Latanla borbonlca, 3-lnch. at 10 .40

2 Seaforthia elegans, c Inch, at (10 1.20

2 Rubber plants. 4-lnch. at ;J0 .il'J

2 Sword Ferns, .'i and 41nch. at 10 .20

A bove collection ot fine plants for S.'i 00.

Cash with order. »; 211

WILLIAMS A SONS CO., Batavia, III.

Finest Stock of Field-Grown

CARNATIONS

1.3,000 McGowan, Rose Queen and Scott, free
from lust and disease. Per 100, 84 00; per lUOl),
J3.5.00, In lots of from SOOO to .3000, J;».00 per lOLO
This stock is all blooming in the field.

CASH WITH (IHIIEU. <>K C 1 1 1).
J. A. BUOLONC, Station X, CHICAGO.

IN FINE CONDITION.
•20C0 \Vm. Scott and ICOO Uncle John, at 5c. Clean

as a whistle. No rust.

Also 4r00 fieid-g-rown Roses, 15 to 20 inches, at 6c,

Bride, Bridesmaid, l,a France, K. A. \'ictoria,

and White I.a brance.

JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn.
FIELD GROWN CARNATIONSi

Kew and standard vars , S.').(Mi per llX)and upward.
GEO. HANCUCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

OUR BARGAIN TABLE

PERIWINKLE.

VINCA MINOR,

ALBA,

'"^^IT^^^

" " HERBACEA

Holds oiil.v I'eriwinkl.-. but n iii-verth<'|p.ss c-alis for the atten-
tion of everyone. Who is there that owns a lawn and has no
Ijurc spots on it, and who that does not admire at least one of
ihe three kinds offered :•

.V portion of our Eronnd now occupied by th(!Si; plants is
ill urgent demand, and we would greatly prefer to dispose of
nur lursre stock at a sacrillee than transplant it.

We base our prices on small plants, as the purchasers may
I iM-n know exactly how much they require. The plants will
'oiisist of from 2 to6stems each, but we shall send in larger
■ lumps, not divided, that the purchasers may make larger or
siM.-iIIer divisions as preferred.

I'l'i' r plants. .fin i.ihl $2.50 per 1000.

Nurserymen and Landscape Engineers.

THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS,

GERMANTOWN, PHILA., PA.

WE QUOTE CLOSE

ON GLASS AND PAINT.

JOHN LUCAS & CO.,

PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, CHICAGO.

900,000

PflNSy PLANTS.

WITTING S GIANT FLOWERING transplanted plants,
81 00 per ItO; 85.00 per lOOO, by express only
From seed bed, 7,3 cts. per 100; t(3.0)per 1(00. by
mail prepaid- When plants are ordered by ex-
press we add enough plants to pay expressage.
They are up to-date both in color and size of
bloom.

SEED from above strain. .50 cts. per trade packet ■
84.00 per ounce: 840.00 per pound.

MORRIS FLORAL CO., Inc.,

Mention American Florist.

Pansies Worm Raislno.

STRONG PLANTS, ready now, $4.00

per 1000, f, o. b. express here.

SEED, as usual.

C.A.SH: "WITH OIi.IDE:il.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 (irant Ave., .JERSEY CITY. N. ,J.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS. Htrong and liushy.i;* cts. per UN) bv ninlt.

By express $*_' iPQ |.ei'5(Hi.

By express Jl.iiO per HNNi.

fash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Per 100

SMI LAX -Strong 1 year f 1. 50 and $2.50

CLEMATIS-LeadloK kinds lor fall

P >E O N 1 AS - Uerbaceous, choice asst 8. 00

NARCISSUS-D"ubleandslnj.'le Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

liiu |j[lce8.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-1 and 3 year,

DAISIES-SnuwllaKeand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES- In asaurtment 10.00

F. A. BALLER. Bloomington, III.

PRIMROSES. Perinu
7000 Primroses, single mixed, ready for 3-

inch pots , $2.50

IJOO Chrysanthemums, 20 vars., .5 inch pots., ,S.CO

lOJO Cinerarias, ready Oct. 1st 2.00

.500 Carnations, field'-grown 5.00

Pansy plants per 1000 $.3.50, ,60

Pansy seed !4 oz, $2.00, oz. 8.3..:0,

CASH WITH ORDER,

vare, O.

{Sm.llsi:ai: I^lo^nts

from 3-incli pot.s. $2..i0 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
It pays to buy strong plants.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental garden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.
Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

NOW READY.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

m il'.il.d. X. v., June ,Sth, 181)7,
Mn. B. B. .lKNNl\<is Dear Sir:— 'I'he Pansy Seed
supplied by you last August produced the finest lot 3f
tlowerd 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
claas. Send me one ounce of your best mixed a's soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

100 by mall l.'ic; lOOll by express U: .iOOOSl.*. Seed ot
the above strains $1 per pkt.; $t; per oz.: Svi per H o/.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky, aeld-srown plants,
leadluK sorts, ^"i.Oli per Kill.
Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 2^. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the flnest PanBlef.

Our Beautiful Pansies

are the result of fine novelties added yearly.
We grow them by the 100.000; $.5.00 per 1010; 73c
per 100, Larger lots, write for prices. Seed
1-16 oz 30c; 1 oz. $4.50.

Geraniums, Coleus, Begonias. Petunias
and Verbenas are Spt'cuuies embracing best
late vurl-lies. Kooted Cuttings by Nov.

D. K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

133 First Prizes, Ihe highest awards
World's Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.
lOOO .SeeilB, linest miied. ^oc.
_ 1 oz. " * •* )9i.'{.75

t*^P. ice List on application. Cash with order.

Pansy Plants.

READY NOW.

One on the best strains, and good plants,
75c per 100; |5.00 per 1000.
CASH WITH OKDER.

E. P. HOSTETTER, Manheim, Pa.

Mention American Florist.

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The a mer i ca n Flori s t.

Sept. 2§,

:ivo'riOE>.

CHICAGO, September 14, 1897.
We desire to announce to our friends and patrons in the trade that the
business heretofore conducted under the name of C. W. McKellar, will on and after the
l5th of September be continued under the firm name of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,
the members of the new firm comprising A. L. Vaughan, Chas. W. McKellar and Ed. F.
Winterson. Our long experience in the wholesale cut flower, seed, bulb and supply trade
throughout the United States should be surticient evidence of our ability to handle your
wants in the several branches which we have hereinbefore mentioned. We respectfully
solicit your kind patronage.

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON.

AND STILL WE'RE IN IT!
ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER GO.

J. H. DEAMUD, Manager.

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS,

5/ WABASH AVENUE,
Prompt and Reliable, CMICA.GO.

A. L. RANDALL,

wnoiesaie Fiorisi

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Attent for finest (Trades Waxed and Tlssae Papers

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION f FLORIST,

aa WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 iSi 90 Wabaah Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt, Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL 60..

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE,

.^^- CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

I'leaae mention American Florist.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH GO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention Klven tu shIppInK orders.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer fol* a Refrigerator to keep tiowei^ in
Those iip-to dale are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SKNU FOIJ CATAI,<U;lIK.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For DecoratlnK and all Florists' Deslffns.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

Mention American Florist.

©^fioPeAaPe Marftet^.

Cut Flowers.

Koses. BeautleB. long .
nedlu

Brides, Bridesmaid

Meteors. La France

Kalserln —

NlphetoB, Perle, Uontler. .

). Sept 24.
.l.i.OOOir, 00

. .s.oftsiia CHI
. 4.00® i; uu
. -'.oo® s.ai
. 3.00® :<.ou

. 2.00® 3.00
, 1.00® 2.00
1 00
. II.IXKS 8.00
. 3.(109 4, (JO

Asters

Adlantum.

Smllax

AsparaKUS.

Koses, Heautles

short

.select stock

Meteors, Kalserln. ..,

Brides, Mrtlda

Mermets. La Franco. .

Penes. Wootton

Carnations

Asters

Tuberose stalks

Uladlolus

Smllai

Adlantum

Asparagus

Pfpt. 23
. 8 OOaiS 110
. 2 Mia II (XI
. 3 01 (" 4 00
. 2 00® 4 00
. 2.00® 3.00
. 2.00® 1 OO
. 2 OOiSj 3.00
1 00
I no

I Hl<»12,;'0

1.00

>.t0w."i0.00

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreattns. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresti

Cape Flowers.

Baskets, .Jardinieres, Stands. Fern Dishes,
also all Funeral Keiiuisltes, Doves, Insirip-
tioiiH, Metal Drsieiis, Dried and Artiliiial
lloivers, and our Sneeial I'aieut Kibl.on
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send lor Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

56 N. Fourth St ,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. ,. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

1 ST. LOUIS, MO.

|7~A coiuplete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER 00.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping or(ters
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.

>*-FOR THE TRADE 0NLY.4<

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

wnolesalG GUI Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Commission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO.,

EH^-" CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
^^ CHICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

E.EINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can till all orders on short n«.itlce with all leadlnK

varieties of Hoses and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters tor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

(ilve us a trial and convince vonrself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave,, CHICAGO,

Mention American Florist.

W. E. LYNCH,

^S"^ CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CMICA.GO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

I varnished, iai30

.ne fof each site letter, given

_„., „ „ „.d6r of 500 leitefB.

BliH-k U-lWv^. 1 1-2 or -i inch Mie, per 100, $2.00
Script l^ttfn.. $4.00
Faat«ncr with each letter or word.

Ist'd hv leading florists everywhere »nd for sale by »11
wholesale floriMjt nod 8Upp1v dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
"»»'» BOSTON, MASS. « «Si't,%'„,

i897-

The Americax Florist.

187

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist,

'*'?„tS,S,rc,:',?.lr*'' Philadelphia, pa.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, Maids, Brides. Kaiserins.etc. now coming in. at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET.

wnoiesaie Fiorisi

Ho. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.
i.oMi; DisiMM... ihon,. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when wrlthiK

CONSIUN TO

l5Uy FKOM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE HEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel. 961 18th street, NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never sufTers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 38:3 :Wth St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Gut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

HEADQUARTERS New' York^^ Try us.
ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

Wholesale
nission

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

WM. F. KASTINQ,

ofa^afa Marftafi*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW TORE. Sept. ■-►.'.

Koees, Beauty, extra 10 dug '.2.') 0

medium ;i.0O® .s.t

cullB 50® l.C

iieneral varlay In bulk per 1000... .2(»:!

(tarnations 'ih'it A

Valley - l.OU® 2.1

Asters, per 100 bunches .i

Gladiolus .;

Adlantum 50® A

Smllax i; OO&IO.C

AsparaKUS 40 llO<<'j

Koaes, Beauties

Boston, sept.

Camatlona .''lO* 1 I

Valley 2 00® :t.i

Asters 2.}^ :.

Gladiolus 50® 2 i

Tuberoses .;

I'lnk pond lilies 4 1

Adlantum. .

Smllal 10.00®12.00

AsparaKUB 60 00

PHILADELPHIA. Sept W

Roses. Beauties t;00@18.00

Brldes.Malds 2 00® 5.00

" Meteors, La France 2 00® o.OO

Tarnations 50® .75

Valley 3,00® 4.00

single violets, per 100 bunches 3.00S2.50

Gladiolus 2.00

Tuberoses per 100 stalks 2.0033.50

Asters 2.")® .60

Bmllax lO.OOaSOOO

Adlantum 50(«i .To

AsparaKUS '-'^ 006(50.00

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists i ^jobbers in
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

ll..rli<iilliirnl .tiirtloiirors.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

A-

CITY HALL FLOWER MARKET.
WELCH BROS., Props.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON. MASS.

Space assigned to growers wishing to consign goods
regularly.

8pace to rent to growers wishing to sell their own
goods.

Strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
— ^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids
and Valley.

TMOS. 'VOUJVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SttERIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on appliration.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30th STREET,
.... IVEJW >^OI«K.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

When you write an MacDONALD & McMANUS,

advertiser please state wholesale florists and en w onfh «trppt nfw yark

.. t DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS. 3" "' ^"''' ^"*^'' "'^" '""'^■

tnat you saw tne adv. SoUdt shipments ot cut Flowers on commission. Best marlcet prices guaranteed.

in -t-Ua Cl rkmCT TELEPHONE, 2778-38TH STREET.

in ine rLUIvISI. Mention American Flonst.

The American Florist.

Sept. 25,

9ft« ^«0«l Sracja.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres.; E. li. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres,; S, F, Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn., Seo'y
and Treas,

Visitors in New York: W. Atlee
Burpee, Jas. Vick, S. F. Willard (Com-
stock, Ferre & Co.).

The Philadelphia Times of September
11, devotes three columns to a very inter-
esting account of W. Atlee Burpee & Go's
Fordhook Farm at Doylestown, Pa.

Regarding the outlook forseedsmui
the coming season, Mr. Hugo Beyer, of
New London, Iowa, writes as follows:
"Business prospects for next season I find
very good and the damage done by the
government seeds the past season to
seedsmen will be made good, has taught
the people a very good lesson, a blessing
is that supplied this section, they were no
account, people can be fooled sometimes
but not always; outcome of my business
was much betterthan expected and future
appears bright."

Cincinnati.

Mr. Chas. McCuUough, of Second and
Walnut streets, has leased for a number
of years the warehouse formerly occupied
by the Farmers' and Shippers' Tobacco
Co., cor. Vine and Water streets. It is
an enormous building 100 feet square
and seven stories high. A large force of
workmen has beep kept busy the last
four weeks In renovating and reflooring
the building. This warehouse will give
Mr. McCuIlough, in connection with his
six-story plant at S;cond and Walnut
streets, over 60,000 square feet for stor-
age and other uses. New machinery will
be put in and the necessary cleaning and
preparing of grain and seed will be done
at the new warehouse. It is a remarka-
ble fact that this house sold over a half a
million pounds of pop corn the past sea-
son. Mr. Cb. McCuIlough is one of the
largest buyers of grain upon the floors of
the Chamber of Comm;rce and found it
necessary to secure additional room.
When completed this will be the largest
and most modern seed warehouse in the
west. Hv. Scn\v.\RZ.

California Sweet Pea Seed,

Fall delivery. All standard sorts, intro-
ductions of 1H9(;, and Novelties for 1897.
(Order soon, crop is short). CALIFORNIA GROWN:
Aster, Balsam, Carnation Marguerite, Centaurea,
Cosmos, Dianthus, Freesia, Hollyhock. Lobelia,
Mignonette, Nasturtium. Petunia, Smilax, Stocks
and Verbena Seed in all BEST knovrn sorts. Clean
reliable, well selected seed from Best growers. Pkt,,
oz, orth. H. H.BERGER & CO., 220 Broadway, N. Y.

GLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs#Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST..

ivEw "\'oi«k: ci'i^-s".

Send lor ciii'itatlonsim nil Fliirlsts Bull. Stock

Send your address for my Illustrated
catalogue of these superb flowers.
Wl. B. FAXON, Boston, Mass.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

m Old Colony Nurseries, m.

SPECIAL OFFER OF OVER STOCK,

Per 100

Beech, European, 5 to 6 ft $25 00

4 to 5 ft 15 00

" purple-leaved seedlings, 4 to 5 tt. 15 00

Berbens purpurea, l8 to 24 in 2 00

vulgaris, 18 to 24 in 2 00

Thunbergii, 12 to 18 in 6 00

6 to 10 in , 1 yr. 2 00

Elm, Ulnius Aiiiericanus, S to 9 ft...... 15 00

Forsythia suspensa, 3 ft 5 00

Pyrus Japonica, 3 to 4 ft., nii.xed 6 00

Privet, California, 18 to 24 in., trans.. 2 00

Syiiiphoricarpus vulgaris, 15 to 18 in. 3 00
Viburnum opulus (tree cranberry), 3

to 4 ft 6 00

Per 100

Asclepias tuberosa | 2 00

Hemerocallis tlava, fulva, Duiiiortieri. 3 00

Iris, German, 10 sorts 4 00

" Japan, 10 sorts 4 00

Liatris scariosa 5 00

Lily of Valley, sod 3 inches square

(not for forcing) 3 00

Psonies. mixed.... per lOOO #40, 6 00

Platycodon 5 CO

Sabbatia chlorides 5 00

Yucca filamentosa, strong S 00

Ampelopsis quinquefolia, strong 4 CO

Bignonia radicans 5 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

CHINESE

SACRED LILIES.

One of the best selling bulbs for
the retail counter.

STRICTLY CHOICE STOCK,
I00S4.75: 1000 $43.00.

Write for prices on quantities.

We have a few choice Japan
grown Lilium Longiflorum left.

Write for prices.

A FULL LINE OF

Fall Bulbs

For Florists' Forcing
Now Arriving.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., New York.

Chicago, 84 and 86 Randolph St.

ALM

<Sle-€^<

y FRESH

ON HAND

\LL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

•iceB lor select seeds gnoted on appliratlon

L. SCHILLER, Ruttierford, N.J.

BURPEE^S

♦ SEEDS

\ Philadelphia.

I W. and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop" :

- SPECIAL quotalii

to LARGE buyers

♦ Liliu...

* cintlis

an Hya- ♦

, _ _, , , Special 4

' WEEBER 'Toon, '^fni, ^?;;^?s" \

J 114 CImilibeiH St., NEW YOKK CI^TY. j

Mention Amerioan Flonet.
T T |I Y T Tor Insurance against

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A.. Saddle River- N.J.

4b|j1

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 15 Broadway.

NEW YORK.

No. 3 Nakamura,

YOKOHAMA.

Headquarters for Japanese Lily Bulbs, Nur-
sery Stock, Seeds, etc., of OUR OWN

Nurseries and Farms.
WHOLESALE ONLY. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "°^V.^'.-^!ll'6

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

iSgj.

The Am eric ax Florist.

189

PALMS.

LATANIA BORBONICA. Per lou

3-ilii-li puts. OM.uiii- .-bMriH-i.T :.MV.- %WW

•! iTicl] pots, I-; I., i:. iii.i,.s i.i-ii sr. m

ARECA LUTESCENS.

H-in.-li pills ,.$10 (HI

■) ilicll IKits. l.-i Id IS iii,-li.'- ••5.011

PANDANUS UTILIS.

W ill.'ll pels, I.Uslu |,l;iiils, ,,$10 (HI

:p,,-ln.-li |i..is, ■ i,,i^i,> |,;:,iii, 15 iKi

FERNS Assorted.

■-'-ni.'l, 1...IS ...$ 1 IKI

GROHMANN BROS.

3l7FitzhughSt., SAGINAW. E, $,. MICH.
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2J^ inch pots JO els per (loz ; JL'.Wper 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

Vi. incll pots W cts. per .luz ; 8'.' £0 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

i.ich pots 50 cts. per iloz. ; $:!..50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

l-ield grown $J, 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapleda'e (uew) 88 00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, J4,C0 per 100: Portia. Wni. Scott, Delia
Pox The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE.

Healttiy stock. Good plants—
never had better.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

STANDARD VARIETIES. N >

disease.
400 e.xtra good 2i .-in . SMILAX PLANTS.
A. WASHBURN & SON, Bioomington III.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting" or pot sale.

l-ree and durable, and blooniiug- for four to six
nioiUHs of the year. Very easily handled and uol
subject to any insect pests.

Semi for 'Comments and Kaota."

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenfield, Pa.

■.' miles below PlltsburK. Ta.

STRONG PANSY SETTS of Giant

ni XI tire. Surplus stock of the Pansy King,
J2.00 per thousand.

NO. SOMERVILLE. MASS.

Fern Pterls Tremuia

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 2i/4-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to 4s, $3 50 per
100; S30.C0 per ICO.l.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

Per 100
Farquhar . . . $5— $0

Camobell. California. .$4— $5
Discount or ten per cent, on larjje orders.

MISS P. A. BAKER, MEDIA. PA.

.■\lwavs mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

VIOLETS E-s

Decorative Plants.

ARECA BAUERi.

Per do/.. Per 100

■in. pots, 8-9 inches high $3.00 $15.00

■111. pots. 12-15 inches hiah 3.00 25,00

■in. pots. ai-S! ini-hc-s hi'.'l, li 00 50,00

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

ini-li pots $3,00 $2(1.00

liiL-li pots, siii-ii' slcm 5,00 40.00

iiicli pots, linsli.v. 3 pliints in :i pol... 5.00 40,00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

Ill- pots $ $12,00

in. pots.K-12in. high, 4-5 Iciives 3..t0 25.00

ill. pots. P2-15 ill. hiah. 4-B li'avcs..-. 4.50 35,00
111. liiL'li. 0-7 Irav.-s,

L-k-v.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

ill. pots $ $10,00

inch pots. 12-15 inches hish 15.00

inch pots, 1.T-I8 inches hinh 4.50 35.00

LATANIA BORBONICA.

inch pots

inch pots. |-.'-l.=) inrl,,-s 111
in. pots. IK-2(l in. hi;.'lj, si

% $10,00

3 (» 25,00
9,00 75.00

GEONOMA GRACILIS.

inch pots $15,00

PHCENIX RECLINATA.

ivr d.jz. I'.-r 100

4-inch pots, 13-15 inches high $3.00 $25.00

5-inch pots, 15-18 inches high 6 00 45.00

LIVISTONA HOOGENDORPII.

4-iiicli p.iN iii-r; iiiri„.shi-ii,Tl.^:,v.-s M,r.o $35. oo

LIVISTONA ROTUNDIFOLIA.

5 in. puts, 111-12111. lii(;li.7..K|,'iiv.'s,$l .■ar-li,$12dnz.
i)-in, pots, 12-15 inches hii.'Ii, 7-8 li-Hves. stroui;

$1.50 .■;irl,, $1K,00 I).Trl.r/,^n.

ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS.

3-incli |Mil, Jl 50 |,..r .l../rii: $10. (Kl pi-r lOO.

AOIANTUM CUNEATUM.

I'lT 100 IVr 1000
3-inch pcil- *7 (jll -$t)5 (HI

AOIANTUM FARLEYENSE.

4-in. pols. .Mir ,■:,,■!
ench,$;M"-r'l>'/

ASPIDIUM TENSIMENSE.

3-inch pots ,$8,00 $75,00

ASSORTED FERNS.

PITCHER &u MANDA,

JOHN N. MAY, Receiver.

SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY.

FIRST-GLflSS FORGING ROSES.

Kiilt.v equal to those sent out the last four ,vears, flrst-clasB in every respect. Onp
Oowerlnii shoots used In propapatlnp.
700 PERLE-S, 550 SUN.SETS.

400 SAFRANO, 200 GONTIER,

3-lnch pots, $,"j,00 per 100.

selected growth from
750 KAISERINS,

When writing mention the American Florist.

FERNS.

for fr
Write for special prices

large quautities.

Order early.

JOHIV SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses.

BROOKLYN. N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

-A. IT ID

Nov6lti6s in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Reaillni; Nurser.v. REAUING, MASS.

EsrABLI^HEIl KM.

CYCLAMEN

;>-lnch pols . . .

GIGANTE

— $ .75 per doz.

1 ■!,^ ner ,ir,z

:uivi

s i;.(K)

10.(11
■MM

isle.

.

per
per
per

Pa

5 Inch pots 2.2.^ per doz.

B:i?'(ash with ihe order please.

JNO. E. DE WALT, Bo.v si.'. Car

ail

Please mention the American Florist
CTery time you write to an advertiser.

BOUVARDIAS-Doublepink and white, tine
plants from open ground. So 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS - Fine assortment, field-
grown, ?,") 00 per 100.

SMILAX-Strong, 2;s.inch, J2„50 per lOO; 815,00
per 1000.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII-Strong plants
from 4 inch pots, 8(100 per 100.

Send for Fall Trade List.
VICK & HILL CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y.

ROSES^ roses;

Good, strong' plants from
2i-.>-inch pots.

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS,
PERLES and METEORS, -

Per 100

$2.00
$3,00

CA-SH WITH OKDEK.

CHAS. KOEPPEN, Sedalia, Mo.

THE FLORISTS' FERTILIZER.

Made by steam process from pure nlnht-soll ihquld
and solid matten. not adulterated with absorbents,
b'ully matured, and combines all the necessary ele-
ments for the ferHlizatlon of the soil and nutriment
of plants, i^ulck lo action. Ground tine and pleasant
to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO.,

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

190

The American Florist.

Sept. 2^

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE UNSETTLED. — STOCK PLENTY —
FALL PLANT TRADE PICKING UP.— THE
STATE FAIR.

The retail trade in cut flowers is very
unsettled yet. One week it is very dull
and then again a lively demand sets in
for a few days. Stock is very plenty at
all times, though the continued dry
weather has lowered the quality of out-
door stuff. Usually the storekeeper is
decidedly careful now in buying his daily
supply, carrying only a light stock of tie
perishable goods. For the past week
business has been improving once more,
little September weddings and small dec-
orations were in order, so our florists
were not idle altogether and the fall plant
trade too is slowly beginning to pick up.
Small sized palms, dracanas and fijus
are in demand and fern dishes are coming
in faster than ever to be filled on short
notice. It is too early in the season for
flowering plants to be in brisk demand;
occasionally a lily or a begonia of some
sort is disposed of but foliage plants,
palms or ferns take the lead. Judging by
the display of such plants in the s^.ore-
windows we must come to the conclusion
that the growers have exerted themselves
this year more than ever to produce only
first-class stock, for the plants are all
remarkably fine and healthy.

The Western N. Y. State Fair closed
last Friday. It was a successfinanclally,
the attendance being very large on each
day. Floral hall as usual was well pat-
ronized by the public, but though the
tables were all closely occupied, competi-
tion was not very sharp. The induce-
ments in premiums offered are small in
comparison with those of other similar
societies of the same standing. In the
fruit department they are more liberal,
but flowers and plant premiums have
been reduced so low that it is diflicult for
the superintendent to find florists who
will exhibit in this class. No extra exer-
tions are made by aiiv one to bring for-
ward their best plants, they merely make
up the number and varielijs required and
it is looked upon as a favor if they com-
pete at all. Under these circumstances
the writer refrains from all comments on
the exhibition, although there were a
few specimens in the hall which were
worthy of mention and the cut flower
show was very large and varied. K.

Paterson, N. J.— The Paterson Flo-
rists' Club held a meeting on the evening
of September 15. Vice-president Phelps
gave an interesting talk on pertinent
topics and invUcI the members present
to a banquet. It is expected that a pub-
lic exhibition will hegiven next yearunder
the auspices of the club.

Newport, R. I. — Joseph Gibson, the
faithful gaidener at the Morgan estate,
died suddenly on the evening of Septem-
ber 3. He was the uncle of the popular
G.bson Brothers, of Btllevue avenue.

Decatur, III. — Mrs. Katherine Daut
has enlarged her glass surface and will
do a regular florist business in addition
to vegetables. Joseph Cbaronne is fore-
man.

TJ /^GST'Gk Hxtra fine stock,
Xt^V/OJlO. clean and healthy.

BRIDK and BRIDESMAID, from 2>^-iuch pots,

120.00 per IWXI; 82.60 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDEISMAID, from 3"4-inch pots,

$135.00 per 1000; Ji.OO per 100.
KAISKRIN, S:?.00 per 100. ■
SMILAX PLANTS, $1.50 per 100.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. 0.

^•S. A ^IVI A TI^^MO 50.000 strong and healthy
^^/^ Pi IN /A I IViylNO- field-grown CARNATIONS.

WM. SCOTT,
ROSE QUEEN,
TIDAL WAVE,
ALBERTINI.

NANCY HANKS,
fJ.OO per 100; %2'^ 00 per ICOO.

REINBERG BROS., '

PORTIA,

LIZZIE GILBERT,
CORSAIR,

STORM KING,
IVORY,
No order lor less than 100 accepted.

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Chir carnations are grown with the greatest care, and are lir^t c!a
We pack light by onr improved system of packing, by which we can s«
United Stales and Canada iu perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT IVORV DEAN HOLE

iil.M per do/en. ^s (Ki per hiiiuired.

Free from disease,
to all parts of the

BUTTERCUP

SWEETBRIER
LIZZIE IVIcCOWAN
MRS. CARNEGIE

L. L. LAMBORN

Jl.lKI per dozen

per dozen, i^w iX1 per
SILVER SPRAY
PORTIA
MRS. FISHER
GRACE WILDER
*;> mi per liiinilretl.

ROSALIND

laxiijXjOPff, :^rjc:>OBiis:^x7«ci-, jf»j*..

■ I'lillailelplila.
lESMAID. I
BIET£OB, KAISERIET, BKIDE, I.A FRANCE, 3>^2-inch $5.0O,
4-incli S6. CO per 100. *jj Special rates on quantities.

SMILAX, $1.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUNIOSUS. CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

A.. «S. JM«aoI3I3A.IV, i:^c»li:t:?-w< ><_>«*, IV. J.

C'r^dtn CARNATIONS

500 Albertini, SOU Storm King,

1500 Alaska, 200 Triumph,

500 Craig, extra line, 500 Tidal Wave,

500 Peaehblow, 500 Delia Fox,

1000 Scotts, lOCO Fisher, extra,
1500 RoseQueen, extra, 200 Bridesmaid,

300 Meteor, 500 Eldorado,
1000 Daybreak. 300 McGowan.

E. HIPPARD,

YOUNGSTOWN, O.

VIOLETS

strong, well established, clean, healthy plants,
from 4-inch pots, at SJ.OO per 100. Field-grown
clumps of California at 85.00 per 100.

Carnations.

Daybreak, Silver spray, Rose
Queen, Garfield and Portia.

Cleau, healthy, field-grown stock,
iamples mailed ou receipt oflUc to c

a Si per 100.
ver postage.

L. L. MAY & CO.. St. Paul. Minn.

Surplus Carnations.

20U0 CARNATIONS, field-grown, at

84 00 per lUO.
200 Tidal Wave
200 Daybreak
100 Bridesmaid
300 Rose Queen

the following varieties:
200 Wm. Scott
200 Meteor

W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

I'orlla. Hectiir, McGowhii, T. Cart ledge,
Daylireak. Kislier, 4000 Alaska, #5.0(1
per 100. 3t?'iASH WITH okdkk.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

When wrltlnK mention the American Klorlst.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Field-Grown
MAYOR PINGREE,

$10 M Per 100.

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

DETROIT. MICH.

When wrltlnomantlrm the Ambkican Ki.oki.st,

ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.

We do not claim to have everythins; hut we do
claim to have the finest stock of CATTLEYAS.
Just what the American Florists want.

Established plants by the dozen or the hundred,
and we also expect an early ariival of CATTLEYA
LABIATA. Write for particulars to

LAGER & HURRELL.
Orchid Growers and Importers. SUMMIT. N. 1.

New Pedigree Cannas.

PHILADELPHIA-The finest crimson.

MAIDENS BLUSH -Color of Daybreak carnation.

ALSACE— Nearest pure white. And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction,
wntefor THE CONARD & JONES CO.,

special Hat. West Grove, Pa.

Mention Arnerlean Florist

CARNATION PLANTS FOR SALE

1000 WM. SCOTT, 500 TIDAL WAVE,
1000 PORTIA, 300 L. McCOWAN.

strong, tleltl t:ruwn plants.
JAMES C. MURRAY, 401 Main St.. PEORIA, ILL.

m^S« CARNATIONS.

McCowan, Scott, Daybreak. Buttercup,

Eldorado, Portia, A. Webb, Louisa, Kitty

Clover. Omid healthy plants *4 per lllll; S:;."i ptr IIUKI.

HERRON 4 STRATTON. OLEAN, N. Y.

MARIE LOUISE, CZAR AND SWANLEY
WHITE, -strunk.', tield-Kro»n and healthy.

HI eli'e, JliO.riil per KKII; SI Hi per llKl.
■-'tid size. ]■".'.'■ llu per ltl«i-. J^i.ljil per IIH).
I ash wlih order.

E. McNALLY, Anchorage, Ky.

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The American Florist.

191

Single Violets.

Tor Doz. I'l

Princess de Galles $1.00

Princess Beatrice (new) 1.00

Admiral Avellan(new) 100

Luxonne 75

Petite Blue 75

r I 0(1

fy.oo

7.(1(1

7.00
5.00
5.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — M\ plants are
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, 1st size, $7.00

" " 2nd size, 5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME, 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12 50

F. DORNEFt &, SONS CO.,

UA FAYETTE, IND.

AlwBTi mflntlon Amorlpjin Florist.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Field Krown Scolt, McGowan. rorlla and Kut*e
yiieen. $5.(» per lOO; Ui (Xi per 1U(XI-

Daybrenk, Tidal Wave, anil The Stuart ircli,
S(i to per 100; M5.0O per 100(1.

Rooted cuttings of Mme. Bruant and Fleur Pulte-
vlne. .W.OO per Kill.

I'alins, Kuhbers and Cut Flowers.

THE F. R. WILLIAMS CO.,
334 Erie Street. CLEVELAND, O.

STILL HAVE SOME FINE

Ferles, Kaiserius,
and Brides.

Strong plants. Will close out cheap.

EXTRA STRONG 2-INCH SMILAX, at $15
per thousand.
GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |;2.oo.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs. Plants. Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention tbls paper.

T«v DREER'S
GftRDEN Seeds,

1 Plants, Bulbs & Requisites.
I They are tlie best at tlie
flowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, tuailed free
to the trade only.
HENKY A. DKEET^
Philadelphia, Fa.
Mention Am. Florist when wrltlni?.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

1 HERB'S PANSIES

THE BEST.

♦
♦
♦

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

* HERR'S

JCARNATIONS

« 3000 TRIUMPH, ih.- bust nink in non

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.
per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.

SMILAX, line plants ;U Jtl.25 per 100;
fuxi) per toon. Sample for to cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

3000 TRIUMPH, ih. b,.st pink

2000 McGOWAN. 1

1000 ARMAZINDY, I

700 ABUNDANCE, !

500 PORTIA, I

300 ALASKA, I

500 CARTLEDGE, J

rti<-nl:u' I ever ;;r(!\v, at *7..tO piT

5c. EACH.

I*a,

STOCK PLANTS

OF

KACll

Border Geranium "MARS,' doz. $1.50; 15c

Canna BURBANK, strong clumps $1.25

" AUSTRIA, • 50

" BOUVIER, " 25

" MME. CROZY, " " 20

" CABOS, " " 25

2 year old SOUPERT ROSES, strong, 8 cts.
each: $7.50 per 100.

HELEN KELLER CARNATION, extra fine,
$5.00 per 100.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

ORGHIDS'SBS'ORGHIDS
For Florists.

ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND
and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

A. DIMMOCK, 114 Chambers St. ,N.y. City.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boakoop, Holland,

CARNATIONS

I'lchl LTOivn. In heavy soil: i'jdO SCOTT. 51)0 BltlDES-

,MAiii. i;.'> pi;ritan. ;,•. dean hoi.k, wt. cakt-
1.KH(;k. Perfectly healtliv, sturdy plants, at .*:i at)
per 100,

^^^^\\ t^T^C Extra iariie clumps, good plump
l\/Ul!iXk5. crowns. lOOO MAKIB LOlIlSKarid
:m CALIKiRNIA, atM.OO per UN), Caeh with order.

W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind.

CARNATIONS

Kreefn.iM lilaease, Fleld-Krciwu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

XTfCiT T"PC 1-000 LADY CAMPBELL.
V XXfXtXa X O. field-grown, at a bargain,

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention Amerloan Florist.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Strong, healthy, field-grown

CARNATIONS.

Lizzie Metiowan, Portia. Princess Bonnie, Eldorado.
Tidal Wave. Orient. Dr. Warder. Aurora and Grace
Wilder Any of above JS.V) per lai, or $;«.), 00 per KKIO,
or win exchange for Violets, Primula Obconlca and
small Ferns.

EDWIN WICKERSHAM & CO.. Pottstown. Pa.

Marie Louise Violets
and Carnations.

Field-grown, $4.0) and $5 (K) per 100
Flotida Hot Water Boiler No. "H". lor sale cheap.
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

Per 100 $8. CO

CARNATIONS

LARGE FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

MAYOR PINCREE,
MORELLO,
MAUD DEAN,
LILY DEAN.
HARRISON'S WHITE,

JUBILEE

DELLA FOX,
DAYBREAK, |

ELDORADO. I

EMILY PIERSON, I

IVORY, I

LIZZIE McCOWAN. Per 100 $6.00

MINNIE COOK, Per 1000 S50.00

PORTIA,
ROSE QUEEN.
SILVER SPRAY,
TIDAL WAVE.
WM. SCOTT, I

Send for Special Price List on Palms and Ferns.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES: CHICAGO:

Western Springs. III. 84 & 86 Randolph Si.

Jubilee Carnations.

Growin;; in 3-inch pots, at JlO 00 per 1(X).
(Quantity limited.

Cash Willi orilei-.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa.

Money Orler Office, Station II. Phlla., Pa.

MORELLO

FieliJ-grown, at $1 50 per (Jozen;
$10.00 per huniJred.

HOPP&LEMKE, PaulP.CMicli.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS, L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

E. G.HILL & CO..

wiioi6sai6 Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

PADIIJITinilC strong, field-grown.
uAlfllA I lUnOi healthy stock.

Wm, Scott. Tidal Wave. Edna Craig. Kose oueen, Mc-
Gowan. Mrn, Fisher. Hlrzes White. Portia, E. G. Hill,
Emily Plerson, W per K«l; In orders of .iOO to KXXI, $:«l.

Swainsona alba, strong 1-Inch pots, fl.oO per doz.

Roses, extra strong. Perle and Bridesmaid, ::rln. pots
$5 per lOO. Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Sunset, Nlphetos.
Wootton, Slel>recht and Morgan, tine, strong, bealthr
plants from ".^L-.-lnch pots, $.'i per HXI.

I will exchange for Dbl. Violets and H. P. Roses.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

When writing to any of the advertiseri
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

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The American Florist.

Sept. 2-

Syracuse, N. Y.

DATES FOR CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.—
SCHEDULES READY.— A HORTICULTIRAL
FLOAT. — MARKED IMTROVEMENT IN BUSI-
NESS.—TROUBLE WITH ASTERS —FEW-
CARNATIONS HOUSED —POOR EXHIBITS
AT THE FAIR. — BUILDING.

At a recent meeting of the Central New
York Horticultural Society it was decided
to hold their annual chrysanthemum
show November 9 to 11, in the Alhambra
Rink, and everything seems favorable for
a good display. The schedules are ready
and can be obtained by applying to the
secretary, Mr. D. Campbell, gardener to
Major Alex Davis, this city. It was also
decided that the above society have a
float in Ihe procession on the anniversary
of the city's semi-centennial, which occurs
October 12. Arrangements have been
made for one on an elaborate scale repre-
senting every branch of horticulture.

It is pleasant to chronicle a marked im-
provement in business the past week as
the past few have been very dull indeed.
Trade over the counter has been quite
brisk and there has also been quite a call
for funeral work both from the city and
surrounding towns. Roses are in good
demand with the supply not anywhere
equal to it. Home grown stock is begin-
ning to come in in small quantities and is
of fine quality for the season fetching $1
per dozen. Carnations are also very
scarce. Annuals, especially asters, are
very abundant but the extreme heat and
dry weather has told greatly upon them.
The fine Semp!e's variety, of which a
great many have been grown, has for
some reason with the majority of grow-
ers given anything but satisfactory
returns this year, it being a hard matter
to get perfect blooms from them.

There are not many carnations housed
at present on account of the hot spell and
the majority of the plants in the field are
much smaller than last year. Roses have
been more li.rgely planted and look ex-
ceedingly well all around. It is safe to
say quite double the number of American
Beauty has been planted than previously.
This variety is becoming a more popular
favorite here every year and is always in
demand.

The exhibits of flowers and plants at
the Onondaga County Fair held here
September 7 to 10, were far below those
of last year in regard to quantity and
quality. There is no doubt the fault can
be attributed to the extremely poor pre-
miums offered. H. Bellamy and C. Bar-
son were the judges.

Gustave Bartholme has added two
more houses to his plant atWoodlawn,
100x20 and 100x10 respectively, for
growing bedding plants, his trade having
increased very largely in that direction
last spring. Peter Kay has also built a
rose house 80x16 feet , three-quarter span.
Alpha.

50 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, li-lnch pots. for$; ill

or »2,U0Der dozen,
200 VINCA VARIECATA -Field-Krown, K Cll per

1000 CARNATIONS Rose Queen, cxtn

hit'

^ to 10 Inches

300 DRAC/CNA INDIVISA, iMnch, pot■g^o^yn.

struIlK JIM" -M llirllc's liliili JVi IKI per 100.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, ; Inch, strong. f.S (Kl

per lim.
PANDANUS UTILIS, I Ici-li. J:;.00 per d02.; Ki.lKI

BR U ANT, $Q.0O per 109.

..M, .")

$i'..l(lj per dozen; Ho.OU per lUO.
FICUS ELASTICA, Hlnch. 18 to 24 Inches high.
J'l IKI per dozen ; *?ll Oil ptr 100.

J;^A1I stuck In A No. 1 I'onrtlllon.

CARL HAGENBURGER, Florist,
... me;ivtoi«, o.

Mention American Florist.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.
DRAOENA CANES

We are the largest Growers, Importers and Exporters of Dracaena Canes.

Dracaena Terminalis Dracaena Brazilensis

Norwoodensis
Strict a Gran.
Imperialis
Retina

Gladstonii

Metallica

Youngii

Amabilis

Sheppardii

Lady Hume

Dracaena Titsworthii.

All canes are sound and in perfect condition. If ordering equal proportions of

each of the above varieties we make a special for IMMEDIATE

DELIVERY, 15c a foot. ORDER AT ONCE.

IN. Y. Office, 409 5th Ave )

NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Clean, strong, healthy stock; all varieties.

PALMS AND FERNS.

Best commercial varieties and sizes; prices moderate.

CUT FLOWERS.

Large and fine stock always on hand,
WIRE WORK. Best workmanship; lowest prices.

Q I II n ^ Romans. Harrisii, CaUa, Chinese Lily, and all Dutch Bulbs
DULD^3. now ready.

'^"p^B'^sr^^sT ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mention American Klorlst.

CARNATIONS.

Rose Queen, Silver Spray,

Daybreak, Portia.

Fine, stocky, field-grown plants.

SMILAX.

A tew thousand Siiiiiax, good strong
plants in 2^^ -inch pots.

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise, clean, healthy plants.
Write tor prices.

GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, 111.

Mention American Florist.

SWEET PEAS UNDER GLASS.

E. UTLEY, Sweet Pea Specialist,

264 Westmoreland Ave.. TORONTO. CANADA.
I have eaved a smal) gunntlty (if BLANCHE
FERRY Sweet Pea Seed especially lur tlurtals. My
seed, when Kfown under ulass last winter, prunuced ;>
and 4 large tlowera. perfect In color, on siurdv stems
14 1o 16 inches long. One florist reall/^d over
$100 Ironi one packet of my seed. Price ioc. per
packet of :.(! seeds, nllh full directions.

CINERARIAS

We have a large assortment of Dwarf, Large-
Flowering Cinerarias. Our strain of this beauti-
ful plant IS conceded to be the best.

2<,-inch. $2.50 per 100: $20.00 per tOOO.

S. WHITTON & SON, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets, UTICa; N. Y.

Mention Amenoan Florlei.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

■-' Incli I lilts $2 , Viper UK), j.-'0.llC per lIUKi

PRIMULA, transplanted aeertllngs. from tints

$1 .".II IHT 1(111,
FERNS, --l"'-li pills *r>.00 prr llW

CARNATIONS. FieW Krown Lizzie -Me-
(.iowan and Scolt. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Marte Louise, strong fleld grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS.

routed cuttliiiis $2 00 per lOO

SWAINSONA jjixi, riw

ABUTILON

Souvenir ile Hunii and Golden Fleece... S:ilXI per UXl

GERANIUMS.

Routed cuttings fl.Vlper IIW. II',' OOper H»W

C. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VAKlBTLSa.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
^ VIOLETS.

l*rlceB low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, A', v .

Ferns. Ferns.

PTERIS TREMULA and AR6YREA.

fin.' |.l:iiiK,*( Oil |...r inn, l''n>iii ihiN, *e..iO pi-r Um.
W ill i-\.-li:iii-.- I.,r I'aiHliiiiiiMitilis. .Marie Louis.-
\'iul..-t.s- ..-l.-iii i.liinls, Srml siimplc'S.

TITUS BERST, Erie, Pa.

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The American Florist.

193

Receiver's Sale!

THE ENTIRE STOCK OF PLANTS OF

PITCHER & MANDA, at Short Hills, N. J.

Will be offered tor sale without reserve on October 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, next. The stock consists of over 100.000

PALMS IN SPLENDID CONDITION, in such standard varieties as Areca Baueri, Areca lutescens, Cocos

Weddeliana, Kentia Belmoreana, Kentia Forsteriana, Latania borbonica, Phoenix reclinata,

Livistona rotundifolia, etc., etc. ALSO the finest stock of Adiantum Farleyense

ever seen in this country, and a general assortment of other Ferns, as well as

a very fine lot of Ornamental Foliage Plants containing many

choice things not to be found elsewhere.

Together with all the greenhouses, packing sheds, etc., and all the real estate, which will be sold in four distinct

parcels as follows:

No. 1. Contains about 10>^ acres, on which are located all the
greenhouses, about 80,000 feet ot glass, all in excellent condition;
a good dwelling house, containing eight rooms; stable, store rooms,
packing sheds, several hundred sash and frames, etc., etc. This is
.1 specially favorable opportunity to purchase a well established
Florist and Nursery business at a greatly reduced price, witliin
three minutes' walk of the railroad station, and eighteen miles
from New \oxV. City.

No. 2. Contains about 3 acres, with a good dwelling house
on it, within 500 feet of the railroad station.

No. 3. Contains about 6j^ acres, now used as an Herbaceous
Nursery, and is well stocked with the largest and best collection
of these plants in the country. Close to railroad station.

No. 4. Contains about 62 acres, well adapted for an excellent
Nursery, Farm, or to cut up for building lots. This is situated on
the main road between Short Hills and Summit, and one mile
from each station.

S^°For Catalogue containing full particulars write to

JOHN N. MAY, Receiver, Short Hills, New Jersey, or

CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., New York City.

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. xG ft., 4 " Sin. "

4 ft.xGft.,") " Sin. "

Not glazed, l-'i in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

Areca lutescens, Latania borbonica, Kentias,
Cocos Weddeliana, Etc.

HARDY, HOME-GROWN. PERFECT PLANTS. LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES.

CALL AND SEE THEM. They will BEAR INSPECTION.

Wholesale List on applicatiDn.

JOSEPH HEACOGK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention American Florist.

ORNAMENTAL TREES ANO SHRUBS.

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that \VL' can shdw nicire ( )nianuMital Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, tiiier block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

Mention .\riierican Florist.

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

GIBLIN & CO., Ulica, N. Y.

VIOLETS. SMILAX.

Hu

iinke 1

VIOLETS Marie Louise, 11eld-:;r.)«n, large, and
\oi A si'D'r I have never been trf'uuied with disease
In 1 Ills section). $4.00 per 100; $:<.'>. OO per 1000. 2nd size
Violets will be $:) 00 per 100: $22.50 per lOOO.

SMILAX from 2 and 2!^-inch pots, strong, cut back
once. SI .2.-, per 100: $10.00 per 1000. r?^ Cash or good
references with order please. Samples by mall 10c.

Write for special price on larKe lots.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

194

The American Florist.

Sept. 2S,

Sharon, Pa.

An event of unusual prominence occured
during the past week when Miss Gertrude
O'Brien, theeldest daughter of florist M.
I. O'Brien, was united inmarriage to Mr.
F. L. Maloy, a successful young business
man of Altoona, Pa.

The magnificent floral decorations, both
at the Sacred Heart Church and at Mr.
O'Brien's house, arranged for the occa-
sion, eclipsed everything of the kind ever
seen before in this city. The entire edifice
was profusely decorated with lofty
palms, asparagus, adiantums and Ameri-
can Beauties, while in the center aisle,
about midway between the altar and
vestibule, there were two floral gates,
each 4x6, composed of the choicest roses
and ferns, through which the bridal party
passed. It was a unique as well as a
most charming arrangement and will no
doubt mark a new departure In church
decorations here.

Miss Gertrude O'Brien, now Mrs.
Maloy, I will remark in passing, is a
•charming young woman, of the blonde
type, tall, graceful and stately, and her
friends In this city and in the surrounding
towns are legion. The wedding presents
were numerous and of an expensive sort,
including furniture, china, linen, pictures,
silverware, cut glass and bric-a-brac.

Mr. O'Brien has the best wishes and
hearty congratulations of his numerous
friends in the craft, including Homo.

Omaha, Neb.

IllSPLAY AT STATE FAIR —THE AWARDS.—
VISITOR.— THE CONVENTION.

The display in cut flowers and plants at
the State Fair Is good and creditable to
the florists. Peterson Bros, made a fine
display, as did B. Haas, L. Henderson
lid Paul Floth. The first prize on plants
went to B. Haas. The first on cut flow-
ers went to Peterson Bros., 2d to L.Hen-
derson. First prize on best design went
to Peterson Bros., 2J to L. Henderson.
Paul Floth took two firsts on plants.
The State Fair this year has been a
success.

Business is good and stock is some what
scarce.

Mr. P. Berkowitz, of Bayersdorfer &
•Co., called on us, and reports business
good all over the west.

The florists of Omaha and all over the
state are very much pleased at the pros-
pect of having the honor of shaking
hands with their brother florists from all
over the U. S. next year, and promise
them a good time. J. Hess.

Madison, Wis.— A Milwaukee attorney
has sent out notices of the voluntary
assignment of Francis W. Bresee, the flo-
rist of this city.

ALBuyiiEReuE, N. M.— The first annual
fair of the New Mexico Horticultural So-
ciety was held here the week ending
September 10. The display of fruits and
vegetables was excellent.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANl-KAtTrUEUS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
WrlKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

forGr.-rrilH.NM's i 'iiii^.-rv;! I.,rirs. Hot,-
li.-,is, rlr. ,\N,i IIoHh-.I S:is1ii'S iin.l

Milts. I'iiinis. (Pil^. .1.- THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway, NEW YORK.

GLASS

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwa^rds
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelpliia, Pa.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower Pots shuuld correspond with us before
purchasing^ elsewhere. Our faciliTies are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

*

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will gfive good satis-
iaction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6. 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot." They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a tnal and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

IT'S EJA.S'^ !

to e.xriain the popularity of the ♦

Champion Ventilating Apparatus. I

Light. Strong. Durable. Efficient and Convenient. k

it is a favorite everywiiere. k

;ial inducements to those who ansiA^er this ad. T

Catalogue free. f

AtMERICAN ROAD MACHINE CO.. \

Kennett Square, Pa. •

m-'^ THE.
^ •NEW DEPRRTURf
K VENDLaTING f\PPl.l8NCt.

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

ouie

TRADE DIREGTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

miCE 92. oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

FLOWER POTS.

W© Manufacture nil kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
Maklnn a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

i» Gi SWAHN S SONSi Minneapolis 'Mlmi.

Mention Amerloftn Florlit.

It costs 4 cents for each 600 feet of floor apac".

injure the most

plants. Endorsed

Nikoteen

by prominent florislB. Used for fumigation or sprayinr
indoors or oat. 200 ponndt of tobacco in one pint of
Nlkoto«>n. Bold by teedsmeo. Clrcnlarfree. BKABCURA

DIP CO. CHICAGO.

^Quickly M Does ^ It. 4i»

FOR SALE. BY
Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
write to

LonSTILLE

iSpirit Cchkd

TOBAtTOCO.

Louisville.Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlKht from the manufacturern. Before buying pots

write to U9 for Special Prices ami Uiseounla.

Our pots are retl In color.

icEjUvivEji* :bi«o«s.

213, 15. 17, 19. 21, 23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA.

When wrltlnK mention American Flortst

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

iSg/.

The American Florist.

195

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse * Boiler,

2d to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor congre... BOSTON, MASS.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Whfln wntlnir Tii«ntlon the Amencsn Florist'

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for Illustrated Catalogue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORK<>

Richmond. Ind^

Tf:i.r.i'Ho\E IAT,I, 17.s„' isih St

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W, Randolph Street, GHIGAGO,

Natural 6a§ Made Gla§§

FOR GREENHOUSES.

When wrttlnK mention tUe American Klorlet.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

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196

The American Florist.

Sept. 25,

Index to Advertisers.

AmerlcaD Jadoo Co.

Amllng E C l»l'

Baker MlBS P A lt«l

Bailer F A 18.)

BaBsett * Washburn isi
ihi;

IjOCkland LumCfl..r.»o l'.'.'

Lonedale Edw I'.'l

Lord & Bumliam Co. . l'.>i<
Louisville Tobacco Co . I'.u

Lucas J & Co l>^."i

Lyocb W B

Bayersdorfer H & Co. .1
Beckert Theo F. . .
Berger a H & Co

Berst TltU!

BobblnkLC IW

Bonsall J K. .; 18.')

Boston Letter Co ...18f.
Breltmeyer Jno & SonslilS

Brown P l^i)

BudlODgJ A 185

Carmody J D VJl

Chocolate Cooler Co 186
CIncBS c& Boddlngton

Co.

.18S

Coles WW.

Conard & Jones Co .... WO

Conley John & Son IS7

Cottage Gardens I'.il

Crabb & Hunter I'.M

Craig Robt 18U

Cunningham J U 185

neWall Jno E 18'J

Dletscn A & 00 105

Dillon JL 181) WO

DImmock A I'.'l

DomerliTed ASons Co. I'.'l

Dreer H A I'.'l

Bhret F 1ST

BlchhoIzH I'.'l

BUioii « u 18;

Bills* Pollworth I'.')

Faxon M B 188

Glblln & Co rj.i

(irohmann Bros IS'.i

Uumey Heater Co 195

llagenburger Carl

Marqulsee L E.

.IS',1

I'.'l
.Ml
.187
Mcbonal'd & McManU8l8V

McNallyB l'."!

McKae D 185

Meehan T & Sons.... Is.^

Mlllang (•'rank l,'-~

Monlnger J C Co I'.ti

Morris Floral Co ... Iti5
Mound City Flo C0....IS1;
ly J I

.I'^S

Hart MA.

Ueacock Jos i'.'3

Helnl Job ISl

HerrAlbertM ll'l

UerrDK I85

llerron & Slratlon .. I'JO

Hews A Hi Co l'.H

HIUKG&CO Wl

HlppardK I'.IO l'J5

Hooker H M Co 1115

HoranBdwC 187

Uosteiter B P 185

UalsebOBCh Bros 188

HantBH 18(1

Illinois Cut Flower Co. 18B
.lapanese Nurseries... 185

Jennings B B 185

JoostenCH I'.'l

Jot & Son 185

Kastlng W F 185 187

Keller Bros .
Keller Geo & Son.
Kennlcott Bios Co..

King J M 187

Kllbourn R I'JS

Koeppen C .181)

Kroeschell Bros Co . . . 1'.'5

Kuehn C A Isi;

Kuhl Geo A I'.'l

Lager & llurrell I'JII

Lang Julius 187

Lengenf elder C isi:i

N atlonal Plant Co l'.H'

Pennock Sani'l S . . .l.S
Pitcher & Manda..isi' I'.i::

Prince AG 4 Co 1m;

Quaker City Mo' h Wks . I'.i,,

RandallAL Isi;

Raynor J 1 187

RedBeld B 185

Reed Glass & Paint Co I'.'l

Reed & Keller I'.i5

Reld Kdw Is;

RelnbergBroB 18r. l:u

BIceMACo l.sr,

RlckseckerCH I.si,

Rogers P'k Floral Co . I.si;

Rolker A &P .Is7

Sander & Co I'.ii

Schiller J L, Iks

Scott John I.s'.t

Seaver L T '.S'.i

Sheridan W F I,s

Slebrecht & Son I'.i,>

Situations. Wants, et«. i.si

Skabcura Dip Co I'.u

Smith Nath 4 Bon Is^i

Soltau C.

Souster Geo \\v

Standard Fertilizer Co l.s'.i
Steama Lumber Co — I'.',)

Stores ..V Harrison \'.\:\

Struck J N & Bro I'.i;.

Sunderbruch 11 L Co. .I.m;

Suplot F I'.'l

Sutherland Geo A Is;

Suzuki 4 llda Ks

SwahnsSoDS J G I'.^

Syracuse Pottery Co.. . I'.u
Traendly & Schenck. . Is;

Utiey E I'.'2

VaughanJ C 188 I'll

Vaughan. McKellar Jc

WInterson I81:

Vlck4 Hill Co ISM

Washburn A & Son...lS'.i

Watson TR Iss

Weber H & Sons V)\

Weeber&Don 1.8,s

Welch Bros Isv

Wettlln W A I'.HI

Whllldln PoiCo I'.'l

Whitton .4 Son l'.f_>

Wlckersham Edw Co. I'.u
Williams 4 Sons Co. . . - Is,',

Williams F V. Co I'.'l

Winter 4 Glover isr.

WIttbold Geo Iw

Wltterstaetter R I.s'.i

Wood Bros 1''-'

Wrede U 18.'.

Young Jno 187

Tonng Tho« Jr 187

Catalogues Received.

Fred. W. K'^lsey, New York, hardy
trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants; Weeber &
Don, bulbs, roots and seeds; Jos. Bancroft
& Son, Cedar Falls, la., seeds, plants, cut
flowers, nursery stock; Theo. F. Beckert,
Glenfield, Pa., bougainvilleas; T. W.
Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va., flower
s;eds, bulbs, fruit trees, fertilizers; C.
Petrick, Ghent, Belgium, special offer of
azaleas, rhododendrons, laurels, etc.; G.
R. Gause & Co., Richmond, Ind., bulbs,
plants and seeds; Henry F. Michell, Phila-
delphia, bulbs for fall planting; same,
wholesale price-list of seeds, bulbs and
supplies; W. & T. Smith Co., Rochester,
N. Y., fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs,
etc.

UOHNC.
CO.

CYPRESS

GREENHOUSE

MATERIAL

4I2W422
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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND HEATING APPARATUS.

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent Iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage tor illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

(Established 1856.)

I'laDH and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, and all kinds of Hortlcultura
Buildings, erected complete with our patent Iron construction ; or for material only ready for erection.

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Send 4 cents postage to New York office for latest catalogue.

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46

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A
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0"

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. ^'^ Fairmoum A*e.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

"It is generally admitted
that cast iron boilers are
more durable than those

Spence Durability.

in whole or in part of wrought iron, and on this account they would generally be
preferable, as greenhouse heaters." — /.. J?, lafl in Florists' Exchange.

THE "SFEN6E" fiOT WATER ttEflTER rsTa'surom a mosi

carefully mixed combination of ores, producing an iron of great tenacity. It will
outwear a wrought iron heater. It cannot rust out, no matter how damp the
house be. Catalogue free.

American KSoi/er Company\

4 Lake St., CHICAGO.
Centre St.,NEW YORK.

f!merii:d is

'the Prow at the l/esseh Ihem maij be mare cnmf.irt /in:::::,::-;!:,, b':

wears the first ta touch Unknown Seas."

Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AMD MEW YORK, OCTOBER 2,

1897. Mo. 487

f iiiiii ^^mmssm iFiLmsosir

Published every Saturday by

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.
333 Uearboru Street, Chlcag;o.

^ubscriptiou. 81.00 a year. To Europe. S2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Address all coinmunications to

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

322 Dearboru Street, CHICAGO.
Eastern Offire : 67 Brouineld St., Kogton.

Officehs -AJ>A.M GKAHA.M. Cleveland. O. presi-
dent: FAKyrHAK Machae. Providence, K. I., vlce-
S resident: \V. J. Stewaht. tlT Bromfleld St., Boston,
lasB., secretary: U. B. Beatty, Oil City. Pa., treas-

OPFICERS-EI.ECT {To be Installed Jan. 1, 181*Sl-Wm.
F. Gude. Washington. D, C. president; A. DonaKhue.
Omaha, Neb , vice-president; secretary and treasurer

CONTENT:,.

Roses— Notes, . . . , 197

Carnations— Notes 19!S

— Snails in carnation houses . . 198

Herbaceous plant notes, , , , . 198

Wintering pansies in open border 199

New conservatory (illus.) 199

Some useful ferns. 199

Chrysanthemum Society of America., . . 20*1

Tulips the second year 2U0

Fire insurance 200

A decorated bicycle (illus ) 200

New York , , ,' 200

Boston 201

Philadelphia 202

Chicago .... , , . i02

San Francisco 202

St. Louis 203

BuBalo 203

Baltimore. . 203

Toronto 204

Cleveland 204

St Paul 204

Cincinnati 205

The seed trade 208

Rochester, N. Y 210

Knoxville, Tenn 210

Pekm, III 212

•Greenhouse building 212

Louisville, Ky 214

Des Moines, la 214

Champaign, III— J.E. Yeats has added
22x36 to bis palm house.

Lafayette, Ind.— F. Dorner & Sons
Co. are building three more houses, two
22x125 for carnations and one 12x125
for other plants.

Cedar Falls, Ia.— Jos. Bancroft & Son
have just finished a new rosehouse 22V2X
80, packing shed 20x80 and a large
chimney. They have also reset one
boiler and added one new one of 35 horse
power, using battery system.

Rose Notes.

I supposs the present condition of our
young stock will in most cases indicate
pretty accurately the measure of our suc-
cess during the coming winter and spring;
if our plants are healthy and vigorous,
and the outlook is bright and rosy, we
shall be proportionately happy, but if on
the other hand the prospect is dark and
cheerless we must take courage and hope
for the best. It is surprising how many
difficulties may be overcome when we are
buoyed up by hope. Because a house of
roses has not made the growth that with
good culture we feel it should have made
in a given time, we must not jump to the
conclusion that it must inevitably prove
a failure; instead of losing interest in it
because of the discouraging outlook we
should give it a little more thought and
attention than is given to the other
jouses, and by close observation aim to
discover what is lacking in the soil, or
wrong in the treatment. For the encour-
agement of those who may have plants
that are acting in this manner I would
say that I have more than once seen
benches of plants which at this season
were much below the average, turn out
in the end equal to the very best. I
don't wish anyone to think that I would
put a premium upon mediocre or inferior
stock, or have them feel that they can
escape the consequences of neglect and
ignorance; but it sometimes happens
when we have given a house of roses the
best possible care that they fail to start
up in a satisfactory manner, In such
cases a word of encouragement is often
very acceptable.

It is surprising what foolish and ridicul-
ous expedients many men will resort to
when they find themselves in a dilemma
like this; every conceivable kind of experi-
ment is tried in the hope of putting life
and vigor into the plants, and the more
unnatural the treatment adopted, the
more sanguine they are of success.

A short time ago a brother florist who
had just taken charge of a number of rose
houses called upon metoask advice; com-
plying with my request for a plain state-
ment of the case, he assured me that his
roses in many respects were very fine,
were very bushy, had large well colored
and luxuriant foliage, that the root action
was all that could be desired, that in fact
they looked if anything too fine, but so
far they had not produced many strong
stout shoots, and the query was could

they not be coaxed into, or compelled to
throw up vigorously by drying them off,
and after a season of rest starting them
up again slowly. I of course advised him
to let "well enough" alone suggesting
that since thev were in perfect health and
were furnished with adequate roots they
must in the very nature of things sooner
or later make a vigorous growth. Had
he put his plan into execution the proba-
bility is that he would have ruined the
stock for the early part of the season at
least, and might have lost his position in
the bargain. Any experiment that will
lead us away from nature is taking us in
the wrong direction, and the following of
such a course is almost certain to prove
disastrous. If keeping the plants clean
and free from all insect and parasitic
pests, watching carefully the condition of
the soil, and giving a little less or a little
more water as may seem to be the best,
supplying a congenial atmosphere at all
times, and possibly a little enriching of
the soil, will not insure a satisfactory
growth, then I think there is little hope.

As intimated in a previous article we
usually give all our tea roses about this
time a mulch consisting of from one-half
to one inch of well decayed manure and
soil in equal quantities. Unless the plants
are well supplied with these ingredients
we usually give a light sprinkle of wood
ashes and fine bone before spreading the
mulch, and in case there is a deficiency of
calcareous matter we supply the lack
with a dusting of air-slacked Ume.
It is my opinion that lime might be used
with advantage much more freely thanat
present, especially on heavy soils where
it Is often more valuable than manure.

The sudden and extreme changes in the
weather, one day very warm and the
next cold, sometimes too warm at night
to give fire heat, but often very cool the
following morning, should make us very
careful how we ventilate, and also how
we leave our boilers at bed time. The
successful rose grower needs to be some-
what of a weather prophet at this season
of the year.

Mildew must be held in check at any
cost; the man who is watchful and faith-
ful won't have any, but if we have been
careless and have got a dose no time
should be lost in not only dusting the
foliage with sulphur but also painting
the heating pipes with sulphur and lime.

After we commence cutting flowers the
fumigating of such varieties as Perle,
Niphetos and all of the Mermet family
will not be permissible other wise damaged
blooms will result. Perhaps the cheapest
and simplest device alter all for keeping
down greenfly during the winter is the
old and well tried one, namely, good fresh
tobacco stems distributed through the
house. Rob't Simpso.n.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

198

The a mer i ca n Fl orist.

Oct. 2,

Carnation Notes.

SUPPORTS.

New methods of supporting the plants
■will soon be asnumerousasnew varieties.
All think they have reached perfection,
but in fact there is not one method yet to
be called perfect. This part of the carna-
tion culture advacces hand in hand with
the other improvements, but there are
principles that can never be violated with
impunity. Among these the first is an
unimpaired ireedom of growth, as the
habit of the variety dictates. We all
know how different these habits are, and
generally those that are most difficult to
handle we would not like to part with.

Among these T will mention Daybreak,
and will call it the Daybreak type. The
straggling growth typical of this variety
will not yield to any tying or bunching in
a given space without irjury. The reverse
of this type are the varieties with a short
bushy growth, and here I will name
Bridesmaid, or one of the older varieties,
Garfield. These are much easier to han-
dle, but are more apt to be late bloomers
or to come in crops. Between these two
extremes are numerous varieties leaning
more to one side or the other. We see
that the most unwieldy ones to support
are the most desirable as regards early,
free and continuous blooming, and I have
always found these characteristics in
most of my seedlings of this tj'pe.

I said in my last notes that a dry and
light atmosphere is healthful to the
plants, and a moist soil will make them
grow. I may ask what is the object of a
support when we let the plants grow at
will. In the first place I think they would
hardly need any support in the field, but
the increased and softer growth under
glass makes it a necessity. Plenty of
fresh air, so essential to the welfare of the
plants, should have access to all parts of
the plant, and it needs it in a full measure
to keep the foliage dry in such close prox-
imity to a moist soil. So the first object
of a support is to hold the plants up from
the soil, on which they would unavoidably
rest, and secure a circulation of air under-
neath.

Now, to draw the body of the plant to-
gether with a string, or as some of the
wire supports do, is in my opinion jump-
ing from the frying pan into the fire. The
crowded center, the strongest part of the
plant, is worse off than the outer branches
when resting on the soil; in either way
the circulation of air is shut off and the
disease inviting dampness retained. What
will free ventilation amount to when the
plants are bunched and tied up like a
Inverted broom. Every branch wantsits
share, and continuous bloom can only be
expected when a plant is not hindered in
its natural development.

The other object of a support, independ-
ent of the support for the body of the plant,
is to support the flower stems. In the de-
sire for long straight flower stems the body
of the plant, from which they emanate, is
often neglected, and the future develop-
ment impaired. Large flowers on long
strong stems are what we aim for, but we
must first strengthen and support the
plant to produce them. More on this
theme in my next notes.

Fred Dorner.

Snails in Carnation House.

We have been bothered with snails in
our carnation houses for years. How
can we get rid of them? So far the only
way we know of Is to catch them at
night, that being the time they come to
feed. We generallv find them eating the
center out of a flower. We catch thou-
sands of them ranging in size from that
of a pin head to six inches long and as
thick as one's finger. We have not been
able to exterminate them from any one
place and they prove very destructive.
B.

I think that if Mr. B. will thoroughly
clean his houses both on and under the
benches, then fumigate with flour of sul-
phur at least three or four times before
planting he will eradicate his trouble.
The sulphur is death to all insect life. I
fumigate all my houses in that way every
season before planting and am never
bothered with snails. Ernst G. Asmi's.

Snails spend the day under the benches
in damp places, under boards and on
damp pots, in crevices out of sight.
Moral: Clean the ground under the
benches and every other place where the
snails are apt to be. Snails do not like
salt as it will kill them if they come in
contact with it; do not put the salt on
the benches as it is not good for the car-
nation except in limited quantities. It
would be a good plan to make a shelf two
inches wide around the bench and upon
this put a thick layer of salt. Do not
stop hunting at night as this is the surest
way to exterminate the snails.

Chas. H. Allen.

Herbaceous Plant Notes.

It was a surprise to many visitors to
the Western N. Y. State Fair, September
14 to 18, to find such a large and varied
collection of hardy flowers exhibited in
floral hall, and as many of your readers
are interested in herbaceous plants a list
of their names may be useful and instruct-
ive to the beginner in more than one way.
The collection includes the names of many
species which are flowering a second time
in the season, but the majority are regu-
lar summer and fall bloomers and can be
relied on to flower at this time of the
year.

First there was a great variety of hardy
asters among them the beautiful deep
pink A. novas angliae rubra, the dense
flowering A. ptarmicoides, A. amellus
bessarabicus, the dwarf A. Mme. Seguire,
also A. alpians, which is really a summer
bloomer but is now again in flower. The
dracocephalums were represented in four
varieties, altaiense, grandiflorum, aus-
triacum and Ruyschianum. Besides the
regular hardy garden carnations, a num-
ber of other dianthus were exhibited,
most all of them, laced species like D.
arenarius, D. petreus, D. superbus, also
the deep colored D. liburnicus. The showy
Rudbeckla hirta was in excellent shape,
so was R. speciosa or Newmanii, R.
pinnata, R. laciniata Golden Glow, R.
maxima, R. purpurea and R. amplexi-
caule; the three last a little past their
best. Hypericum elegans.H. Moserianum
and H.patulum wereplentiful. The Japan
anemones were shown on very long stems
and A. sylvestris was in flower for a
second time this year. The scarlet pods
of Fhysalis Alkekengii and the newer P.
Franchettii made a grand show.

Hollyhocks in variety loomed up be-
tween a mass of Euphorbia corollata.
The curious satiny flowers of Carlina

acaulis were admired by many. Sapona-
ria officinalis fl. pi. and the deep colored
S. caucasica fl. pi. could be noticed in
large bunches; the last named is very
bright and deserves recommendation.
Delphiniums were in flower a second time;
the panicles are smaller than those of the
first crop; the same may be said of
Veronica spicata, V. incana and V.
amethystina, while V. vitginica had large
spikes but was almost past its best.
Lychnis vespertina plena and L. semper-
florens plenisslma are always in flower,
and no wonder we saw large generous
bunches of them. Gypsophyllapaniculata
was loosely spread over the steel blue
Commelina ccelestis. C.coelestis alba also
had its admirers. Both of these flower all
summer, but require protection in winter
with us. The slender spikes of Reseda
glauca looked very pretty in a glass jar
by themselves.

The large yellow Linariadalmaticaand
the small purple flowered L. purpurea
were put up intermixed together. The
dwarf L. alpina was shown as a pot
plant because the densely flowered sprays
are too short to be cut. Sagina pilifera
and several arenarias were exhibited in
the same way. <Eaothera Fraserii and
Oi. Youngii are fine yellows, QJ. speciosa
and Qv. taraxacifolia are whites, and CE.
rosea is a bright deep rose colored species,
the last named a very dwarf grower.
Long spikes of Sidalcea malvjeflora and
S. Candida were springing from a base of
Tunica saxifraga; Scutellaria alpina and
S. a. ccerulea were nearby. A large bunch
of the coral red Heuchera sanguinea
created quite a sensation and the trailing
Antirrhinum asarina with its pale sulphur
flowers was admired greatly. Five differ-
ent armerias were shown; the large heads
of A. cephalotes were conspicuous,
though A. diantholdes, A. Laucheana, A.
plantaginea and A. maritmia are all
desirable. Centranthus ruber, alba and
sanguinea came next, followed by a bunch
of Physostegia virginica, but this latter
was on the wane. Beautiful tall panicles
of Campanula pyramidalis towered
above C. rotunditolia, C. muralis, C.
trachelium fl. pi., C. Van Houtteii, C.
persicifoliacoerulea and alba; the last four
are out of season, but C. carpathica in
three varities are as good now as they
were two months ago.

Pentstemon barbatus, P. Murrayanus
and P. pubescens were plentiful. Anten-
naria margaricacea begins to show
decay in the center. Centaurea montana,
C. m. alba and C. dealbataare not scarce
in September, and Statice latifolia is in
splendid condition. S. sinuata flowers all
summer, but requires protection from the
cold. The bright red flowers of Stachys
coccinea are quite showy, though the
plant itself does not succeed in all locali-
ties. Lythrum Grsefferii with its many
lilac rose flowers blooms constantly, but
should be cut down about August 1, to
get a fresh growth on the plants. Core-
opsis lanceolata and the larger flowered
C. monstrosa are both good now. The
tall C. tripteris was also there on very
long stems. Silene maritima fl. pi., S.
Schafta; and the pretty S. quadriauricu-
lata are very dwarf plants, yet they were
shown in a cut state in little jars. Poly-
gonum affine and P. cuspldatum are both
desirable white flowered species; P.
amplexicaule and P. sachaliense are tall
but very ornamental.

Among the many gaillardias the large
flowered G. Vivian Grey was one of the
most conspicuous; it is a pure yellow with
very broad petals. Several flowers of the
dark crimson G. James Kelway measured
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its tube shaped petals was not much be-
hind in size of flowers. Helenium autum-
nale, H. pumilum and H. grandiflorum
superbum were a grand show. Salvia
farinacea and S. pratensewere very good.
Clematis paniculata was there in long
sprays, and the blue hyacinth-like bells of
C. Davidiana were mixed in with them.
Catananche cjerulea and C. bicolor are
free bloomers at all times. Dicentra
formosa and D. eximea the same, and
generous bunches of them were cut.
Montbretias in several colors showed
well in the glasses. Anthemis tlnctoria
and Kelwayii were there and a few sprays
of Spirea lobata and the pretty S. filipen-
dula pi. could also be noticed, but they
were out of season. Epilobium angusti-
folium, E. a. album and E. hirsutum,
were still good. Funkia grandiflora, F.
undulata media picta, F. Sieboldii and P.
ovata were exhibited with their foliage.
Sednm spectabile was shown in large
heads and Chelone barbata, C. obligua,
C. o. alba, C. glabra and C. Lyoni were
all represented.

Long spikes of Cimicifuga racemosa
and the late flowering Astilbe Thunbergii
were plentiful. Platycodon grandiflorum
and the dwarf P. Mariesii were good, but
it is a little late for them. The second
flower crop of Trollius europceus and T.
asiaticus seems to be as large as the
spring crop and the flowers are of good
size. Scabiosa caucasica and S. ochro-
leuca hold out much later than this.
Malva moschata and M.m.alba, Lobelia
cardinalis and the blue L. syphilitica
could be seen in good spikes, though they
would have been far belter if the weather
had not been so dry lately. Achillea
ptarmica plena, A. aurea and several of
the millifolia varieties were good.
Verbena venosa the same and afew spikes
of Digitalis amblgua as well as D. pur-
purea, though out of season, were very
large.

Ophiopogon Jaburan fol. var. was just
right for cutting and Caltha palustris
major, in flower a second time, was very
plentiful. Three diflferent geraniums and
the pale yellow fall blooming Polemonium
flavum were next to them. Agrostemma
coronaria and A. flos-jovis, together with
Callirhoe involucrata in large bunches,
greatly assisted in brightening the collec-
tion. Chrysocoma linosyris among
Aconitum napellus, A. japonicum and A.
autumnale looked well. Pyrethrum
roseum was there in named varieties, but

this was a second crop, which can not
always be relied on. Viola cornuta in
several varieties showed the efiects of the
recent hot spell and the flowers were
small. Agrimonia eupatorium in long
thin spikes filled a large jar. Then came
a collection of helianthuses; prominent
among them was H.orgyallsand H. Iseti-
florus. Lathyrus latifolius and L. I.albus,
Papaver nudicaule, red, white and yellow;
monardas, two heliopsis, boltonias,
several hibiscus. Plumbago larpentae and
a host of phloxes finished the collection.
Far more Phlox suflruticosa varieties
were on exhibition this year than ever be-
fore.

Two hundred and seventy-five species
and varieties of hardy herbaceous plants
were shown here and the collection might
have been much larger, for many of the
fall blooming plants were not represented
at all. J. B. Keller.

Wintering Pansies in Open Borders.

A few years ago we were timid about
this and experimented with but a few
and made some blunders by planting so
late in autumn that they did not have
growing weather sufiicient to spread new
roots around in the soil and consequently
were drawn up badly from the ground,
freezing and thawing, and by spring
many had perished.

We now prepare our beds in October by
digging deeply and breaking up all lumps;
after raking level a-falr covering of pul-
verized stable manure is put on and the
plants set in rows 6 or 8 inches apart,
plants 4 inches in the row. By planting
in October they will get a good start be-
fore the ground freezes and the manure
mulch will go a great ways to modify the
extremes of freezing and thawing in the
absence of snow, which is the case the
greater part of our winters here.

In sections where there is more constant
snow the wintering of pansies is attended
with less risk than with us, yet we have
succeeded well the past two seasons by
planting timely using good sturdy plants,
as soft plants from crowded frames would
have a poor chance. Planting in rows
will allow a better chance to mellow the
soil in the spring and will mnke it conve-
nient to use out every other row or every
third one to give plenty of space for
plants to expand for later needs. Alto-
gether we save expense of cold frames, we
get stockier plants and in bloom In time

enough for general outdoor bedding.
Lancaster, Pa. D. K. Herr.

New Conservatory at Washington Park,
Chicago.

The accompanying engraving is from a
photograph of the new conservatory
recently completed in Washington Park,
Chicago. The view is of the Cottage
Grove avenue front, as this view best
shows the size and form of the new build-
ing. The park front will of course be
much the handsomest but trees will have
to be removed and other changes made
before that view will be available.

The two end domes are each 53x63 feet
and 32 feet high. The center dome is
59x82 and 45 feet high. The two con-
necting curtains are each 39x114 and 25
feet high. The contract price was $32,-
000. The Evans Challenge ventilators
are used throughout and Mr. Kanst ex-
presses himself as exceedingly well pleased
with them.

The conservatory contains a very large
amount of space and the plants formerly
so crowded will not only now have
abundant room but many new plants
are being added. All the large palms and
similar decorative plants will be planted
out in permanent beds. Mr. Kanst is
now very busy at this work. When the
planting is completed we expect to give
some views of the interior. The conserv-
atory will be open to the public about
November 1.

Some Useful Ferns.

I would like to learn through the Flo-
rist the names of some useful ferns, par-
ticularly for fern dishes, easily raised from
spores. And where can the spores be
bought? S.

The following list includes about a
dozen of the most useful ferns for fern
dishes, all of which are readily obtaina-
ble: Pteris serrulata, P. serrulata cris-
tata, P. cretica magnifica,P.cretica albo-
lineata, P. adiantoldes, P. palmata, P.
Victoria, Lastrea (or Aspidium) aristata
var., L. opaca, L. Sieboldii, Cyrtomium
falcatum, Davallia tennifoliastricta,Ony-
chium japonicum, and Adiantum cunea-
tum.

Spores of these ferns can be had from
several of the large eastern seeismen, but
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be guaranteed, it is usually more satisfac-
tory to grow on a few stock plants to
furnish a home supply, thus making sure
of fresh spores.

In the meantime we would suggest
communicating with some of the large
fern growers whose advertisements ap-
pear in the columns of the Florist, and
from whom spores of some species might
be purchased for a beginning.

W. H. Taplin.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging new seedlings
will be in session October 2, 9, 16, 23,
and November 6, 13, 20, 27. Exhibitors
should make their entries (lor which a fee
of $2 Is charged for each variety entered)
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week the blooms are to be shown.
Blooms forwarded to any of the follow-
ing addresses, express prepaid, will
receive careful consideration:

Boston.— A. H. Fewkes, Horticultural
Hall.

New York —Eugene Dailledouze, care
of Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square
Garden.

Philadelphia.— Edwin Lonsdale, 1514
Chestnut street.

Cincinnati.— R. Witterstaetter, corner
4th and Walnut streets.

Chicago.— W. N. Rudd, Room 202,185
Dearborn street.

SILVER CUP.

The Chrysanthemum Society's silver
cup to be offered annually will be awarded
to the best 6 varieties 6 blooms each,
(36 blooms). The first cup will be com-
peted for October 21. Competitorsshould
forward their blooms, express prepaid, to
Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square
Garden, New York City. Open to all; no
cntrv fee. Those desiring lurther particu-
lars address Elmer D. Smith, Stc'y,
Adrian, Mich.

Tulips the Second Year.

In the fall of 1895 we planted a tulip
bed in October and mulched it with leaves.
In the spring the leaves were removed
and the bed was a decided success. The
bulbs remained in the ground duringsum-
mer and verbenas were planted over them
without disturbing them. They were
mulched with leaves as before and in the
spring they were a dismal failure. The
flowers were imperfect, the stalks were of
different heights, and bloomtd at different
times. Can you give a reason?

Indiana. F. & Sons.

The treatment given by F. & Sons to
the tulip was kind enough. The covering
of leaves certainly did no harm and per-
haps not much good. My experience
with leaving tulips in the ground is that
the second year they are fairly good, and
as they are up and in flower before the
weeds trouble them they are profitable,
and after the flower is cut the second year
are ready to plow under in time for a
summer crop.

If tulip bulbs were costly it would pay
us to lift them and perpetuate our own
stock, but at the price they can be bought,
especially many fine kinds for outside cul-
ture, it is far cheaper to buy every second
year unless you have Chinese, Japanese
or convict labor.

Soil has a good deal to do with it. If
we saw the soil and its condition where
the thrifty Dutchman raises the fine bulbs
we buy, it would open our eyes, not only
to its richness but its high state of culti-
vation. They put on in labor and ma-

nure more to one acre than the average
American farmer does to one hundred
acres (this is no exaggeration), and they
takeoff in value more from their acre than
the rural New Yorker does from his whole
farm. If they did not how could they all
afford a two months' trip to the United
States every spring, each taking the fast-
est vessel to see who can get here first? I
expect to hear next year that one of the
enterprising firms who send over two or
three drummers will charter the "Kaiser
Wilhelm the Grosse" especially for them
and their fine brand of cigars and silk
hats. If the soil was a poor clay there
would be very poor bulbs formed to give
flowers for the second year. I have occa-
sion to remind growers that almost any
old soil will do to force tulips and hya-
cinths, but "any old soil"did not produce
that bulb. It was the richest kind of soil
that produced it and all we have to do is
to force it out with heat and moisture.

Perhaps in the case of F. & Sons the
tops were cut off as soon as the flowers
were past their prime to make the bed
tidy for the verbenas. This is a great
mistake and is too often done. The
leaves should be left to ripen naturally,
for then the bulb is ripening up in proper
condition to produce a good flower the
next season. The Dutchmen lift their
tulips every year. Wm. Scott.

Fire Insurance.

The fire insurance committee appointed
at the recent convention at Providence,
issued a circular a few weeks ago asking
the florists of America who desire fire
insurance to signify their approval of a
mutual concern by stating what amount
of insurance they would expect to take if
a satisfactory organization were affected.
We have received a great many letters
stating what amount of insurance would
be taken by many firms, to the aggregate
total of not over a quarter million dollars
to date.

The committee is very much discour-
aged at such an outlook as we had every
reason to believe that we would have a
million dollars of applicationsin lessthan
two weeks from the time we began ask-
ing for the support of those who really
wanted a fire insurance concern. It is
true that all who have written have been
thoroughly enthusiastic upon the subject,
and a great many have urged us to goon,
saying they would make application as
soon as the organization was effected;
but we believe that there are hundreds of
florists who are anxious to have this
association organized, but who think it
is not necessary for them to pledge their
support in advance. The committee will
say in this regard that they positively
cannot go ahead until they have at least
a million dollars worth of Insurance
pledged. We cannot organize until such
an amount has been promised us, and it
is the duty of every florist who wishes
this association to be organized among
the craft, to at once signify his intention
to support it if it is organized. Individu-
ally the committee are not particularly
anxious for this organization except for
the general goodof the trade, for it means
a great deal of work and hard work, be-
fore the thing would be fairly on its feet
and in working order.

If we are to organize we should do so
at once while the subject is warm in the
minds of those who are interested, and
we trust that no one in sympathy with
the movement will fall to send his pledge
of support to one of the undersigned com-
mittee by return mail. Do not delay, as
we would like to form definite organiza-

tion in October if possible. Write to the
member of the committee who is nearest
you at once.

Committee: E. H. Michel, 1620 Olive
street, St. Louis, Mo.; W. J. Vesey, Fort
Wavne, Ind.; J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N.
T.; E. A. Seidewitz, Annapolis, Md.; M. A.
Patten, Tewkesbury Centre, N. Y.

A Decorated Bicycle.

The accompanying engraving is from a
photograph of a wheel decorated by Mr.
Wm. H Stoneman, of Albany, for the
recent floral fete at Saratoga. Decora-
tions of this sort have increased during
the past few vears, especially in Newport,
Saratoga and vicinity of New York, where
bicycle parades have become popular.

Wheels are a difficult foundation upon
which to place a decoration that will be
neat, effective and durable. The attempts
of some florists unaccustomed to the
work have been anything but artistic.
There is frequently an attempt to cover
the whole wheel, spokes and all, which
gives it a heavy, awkward appearance,
and before it has been ridden any great
distance a good portion of the decoration
is destroyed.

The wheel illustrated was decorated to
represent "America." From the beak of
the gold eagle on top of the staff of the
flag hang streamers of smilax and roses,
and the mass of American Beauty roses
on the handle bars are surmounted by a
natural American eagle which carries the
national colors in its beak. The Ameri-
can Beauty ribbon on the front of the
wheel is so arranged as to be in good
taste and at the same time leave the han-
dle bars free to turn in any direction.
Other details will be readily noted in the
engraving by the professional eye.

New York.

BUSINESS BETTER.— A NEW SCHEME IN VIO-
LET GROWING. — CARNATION GROWERS
COMBINE. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS COMING
IN. — AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR — FINE
STOCK AT PITCHER & MANDa's. — HEAR-
ING ON BOTANICAL GARDEN CONTRO-
VERSY.— PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC.

The cut flower business has improved
a little and all are grateful. There seems
to be a steady demand, very moderate,
but encouraging as compared with condi-
tions that have prevailed through the
past two months. Violets are now com-
ing in regularly to most of the wholesale
establishments. One of the violet grow-
ers up the Hudson has adopted a new
scheme for securing favorable temperature
in his greenhouses for violet growing. He
puts several tons of ice in the violet houses
and hopes by this means to produce more
and better flowers than are otherwise ob-
tainable so early in the season. A num-
ber of the carnation growers have de-
serted their commission men and com-
bined in hopes of getting larger prices for
their flowers, and will sell for their own
account at the N. Y. Cut Flower Co.'s
rooms on 23d street. Chrysanthemums
are beginning to come in quite freely. A
novelty for this early date is a row of
pretty little ericas in Thorley's window.

The exhibition of the American Insti-
tute is now on at the Madison Square
Garden. In the horticultural department
dahlias are the leading feature this week.
Very fine displays are made by W. P.
Peacock and H. F. Burt. Other exhibit-
ors in this class of greater or less extent
are John Lewis Childs, Lothrop & Hig-
gins, G. H. Hening, W. H. Smith, D. Wil-
son, Rev. C. W. Bolton and C. W. Ward.
The latter has also a group of fine dahlias

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prown in pots. J. L. Childs, W. H. S.
Wood and J. W. Duncan are represented
by large collections of miscellaneous flow-
ers, Mr. Wood's group of fruiting shrubs
being especially interesting. Carl Blom-
berg has a pretty show of aquatics, one
of the most interesting of which is the new
Nymphjea coerulea striata. Large col-
lections of wild flowers are shown
by Carl Blomberg, A. Herrington and J.
W. Duncan. Conifers from F. R. Pier-
son Co., edible nuts from Parry's Nur-
sery, vegetables from Weeber & Don and
others and some fine specimens of florists'
inscriptions from W. C. Krick are all
worth seeing.

The schedule of the plants to be offered
at the great auction at Pitcher & Man-
da's, Short Hills, next week reads like a
dictionary of gardening, so extensive is
the variety catalogued. Better still is the
quality of the stock which is first-class
throughout and the opportunity is one
that the trade will not see again formany
years. For the commercial grower there

are palms by tens of thousands in small
and medium sizes, ficuses, ferns innumera-
able, stock araucarias, crotons, and no
less than eight houses filled with Adian-
tum Farleyense, and for the private fan-
cier there are new and rare palms, dra-
ca;aas, begonias, nepenthes and other
desirable things without number. Nur-
sery stock and herbaceous plants outside
are on the same comprehensive scale,
there being, for instance, six thousand
peonies in three hundred varieties.

On Wednesday, 29th inst., there was a
public hearing before the mayor, at City
Hall, in reference to the much-discussed
appropriation for the botanical garden at
Bronx Park.

H. C. Hansen has bought the W. J.
Thurston greenhouses at Ramsey's, N. J.

Small & Sons are contemplating re-
moval from Broadway to 43d street and
Fifth avenue.

Thos. Patch, who has been foreman at
the Pitcher & Manda greenhouses for the
past two years is going to take charge of

the fine estate of Mr. John T. Williams at
Stamford, Conn.

Bulb forcers find the dealers unable to
supply them with 7 to 9 Harrisii or lon-
gifiorum lilies.

Visiting New York: Carl Blomberg,
North Haston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. John
Newman, Winchester, Mass.

P. H. Scudder has gone ofTfora sojourn
in the woods.

Boston.

TRADE IMPROVING —CARNATIONS PROSPER-
OUS—SALE OK STAI,I,S AT CCT FLOWER
MARKET. — FALL TEMPERATURE. — A BIG
AUCTION SALE.— FIRST MEETING OF THE

<;. and F. club. — proposed reception

TO JACKSON DAWSON— ANNUAL FRUIT
AND VEGETABLE SHOW —VISITORS.

Business shows a little more activity.
There is an abundarce of all kinds of
stock, however, with the exception of
carnations which are temporarily rather
scarce and as thefinishing upof the asters
leaves the carnation in exclusive posses-
sion of its peculiar field prices have ad-
vanced, especially on Scotts and other
colored sorts and there is a brisk sale for
all good flowers that are received.

Chrysanthemums will soon get to work
on the carnation preserves and it may
therefore be taken for granted that there
will be no incentive for much further
advance in prices as long as the chrysan-
themum season lasts. The latter are
somewhat backward in appearing here as
compared with some other localities. A
few odd blooms are all that have been
seen, as yet.

In roses, the only advance worthy of
notice has been in the price of American
Beauty the highest grade of which brings
twenty five dollars per hundred now.
Lily of the valley has stiffened up a little,
bringing better prices than it has for some
weeks. There are large quantities of
white Japan lilies in market but they sell
unusually slowly and bring on the aver-
age not much more than one dollar pei
hundred.

The sale of stalls at the Co-operative
Flower Growers' Market brought over
thirteen hundred dollars premium, being
three hundred dollars more than was
realized last year. W.J. Kennedy officiated
as auctioneer.

Last week the temperature dropped to
within one degree of Ireezingon one night
in this neighborhood, and farther inland
there was a sharp frost, killing coleuses,
heliotropes and other delicate subjects.

Ed. Hatch's big plant sale at Horti-
cultural Hall was a record breaker. The
stock was from R. Dreyer and was of
excellent quality. There was a large
crowd of buyers willing to pay good
prices for it.

The season just ending has been an
unusually favorable one for tuberous
begonias in this section. The continuous
moist weather and cool nights just suit
them and they have been lookmg very
handsome in the gardens.

The first meeting for the season, of the
Gardeners' and Florists' Club will be held
at Horticultural Hall on Monday even-
ing, October 4. Members should attend
and help to map out some useful work for
the winter.

Friends of Jackson Dawson, and they
are many, are planning to give him a
little reception at an early date, to con-
gratulate him on his return from abroad
and to bear from his own lips some of his
experiences in the old world.

The annual fruit and vegetable show of
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
takes place September 30-October 1.

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Oct. 2,

H P. Kelsey of Kawana, N. C, has
opened an office at 1123 Tremont Build-
ing for the sale of fancy nursery stock,
£ralax leaves, etc.

Visiting Boston: L. C. Bobblnk, Ruth-
erford, N. J., H. S.De Forest, representing
Hltchings & Co., New York, and H.
Dreyer, representing A. Herrmann, New
York; H. A. Siebrecht, New York.

Mr. John Crowley of Dedham has
bought the Whitten place, greenhouses
and land In Dorchester and takes posses-
sion on October 1. His intention is to
reserve the houses, dwelling and about
five acres of land and cut up the balance
of the estate into house lots which will
be placed on the market at once.

Philadelphia.

IMPROVEMENT ALL ALONG THE LINE.—
BETTER FLOWERS.— GREATER DEMAND.—
ADVANCING PRICES.-FIRST 'MUMS ARRIVE.
—GOOD DEMAND FOR PALMS —NEXT CLUB
MEETING.— SHOOTING AND BOWLING CON-
TESTS—SHUFFLE BOARD CONTEST BE-
GINS.—MORE BOWLING.

There is an improvement all along the
line; better flowers and a greater demand
at advancing prices, in fact prices may be
said to have a boom on as compared
with the same time last season. Three
dollars was high then for the best teas,
now $4 is asked for the general run and a
few of the best bring $5. But the great-
est change is in Beauties which touched
$1.25 per dozen on October 1, last season
for the best, now $2.50 is asked for
specials while the best medium seem to
bring readily, $2. A shorter size or No. 3
are selling for $1 to $1.50 per dozen. The
lengths of stem are 12 to 15 inches, 15 to
25 inches, and specials up to 36. The
Beauties are a Uttle higher grade than
last season, but the teas are little if any
better. Carnations also have Improved
in price bringing $1 now as against 75
cents a year ago. The growers are cut-
ting more Beauties than last year and
say they have only moved up as the
demand seemed to warrant it as they
have less trouble to sell out now at the
advanced prices than last season. It cer-
tainly looks as if this winter will be a
prosperous one for both grower and
dealer.

The 'mums arrived last Thursday, com-
ing from Washington to Pennock Bros.
Thev were fair flo /vers and better than
the (Srst generally are about here. Next
week wilt see the first from the local
growers, Mme. Bergmannnow commenc-
ing to show color.

The palm growers report a good
demand from out of town trade and a
fair increase among the local dealers. The
various stocks of foliage plants about
this city were never more full and com-
plete, or, we miyht add, cheaper when
quality is considered. Palms are certainly
grown better and easier, or at least it
would seem so from the quantity and
general excellence that prevails among
the collections of the larger establish-
ments.

The next meeting of the Florists' Club
promises to be an interesting one
and all should be present to enioy it.
Wm. K. Harris is to tell us whether dol-
lar wheat will make us all rich or not the
coming winter. ' William K. does not
grow wheat but the products of his
establishment are just as good as wheat,
and threshed wheat at that. And while
there may be some chafi" in his remarks
we are sure they will be so weighted
down with grains of wisdom that all will
be glad to hear him. Secretary Farson
urgently desires all members to be pre-
sent. The officers for the coming year are

to be elected at this meeting and this will
also be an attraction to many.

There was another shooting contest
last Tuesday between the Chestnut Hill
members of the gun club, augmented by a
few from Darby Road and other sections
where they shoot well, and the German-
town boys, mostly from Thos. Meehan &
Sons' nursery. The Chestnut Hillers and
their allies managed to win this time
having things all their own way. A
bowling match took place in the evening
at the club rooms between teams selected
from the same contestants which resulted
in a most sweeping victory for the boys
from Chestnut Hill. As it stands now the
score is two victories and two defeats for
each faction and it would really seem as
if another contest, we hardly know what
there is left, will have to be played to
determine who shall fly the champion
flag.

The shufHe board contest was com-
menced at the club rooms last Monday
evening and proved to be a very interest-
ing event; some twenty-four members
have entered.

Another bowling contest will be started
next Monday evening. New pins have
been provided, those in use being found
below regulation. There are three classes
as in the last contest, 120 and upwards
being in the first-class, 108 to 119 inclu-
sive in second class, and all below being
in third and novice class. K.

Chicago.

MARKET ACTIVE.— STOCK NONE TOO PLEN-
TY.— SHORTAGE OF CARNATIONS. — FIRST
CHRYSANTHEMUMS —VIOLETS LATE.—
THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.— VISITORS.

The market remains quite active. Al-
though the weather is and has been
bright, sunny and warm for the past
week, stock is none too plenty. The
supply in most lines is about equal to
demand. In quality stock has improved
greatly. Beauties are especially good
just now. Prices remain about the same
as quoted last week. In carnations the
demand for white exceeds the supply
which is much larger since asters are a
thing of the past. Scott and Portia,
largely from field grown stock as yet, are
fine. Daybreak is hardly up to the mark
yet. The field grown stock is badly ofi'
color and the blooms from stock trans-
planted in benches are small and short-
stemmed. In whites out door Fisher is
still the best, although very good Mc-
Go wans may be noted. In fancy sorts a
few fine Triumph and Buttercup have
made their appearance.

The first lot of chrysanthemums were
received September 29. one, a white,
"Midge" of fairly good size for this sea-
son of the year, the other a light pink, of
which unfortunately the grower, Mr.
John Lang, doesn't know the name. The
latter is of the typeof Viviand-Morel, but
lighter in color. These sold at $3 per
dozen.

Last season some fair quality violets
were received September 15, but this year
at this writing not a good bloom has
made its appearance, and the prospects
are there will be none for some weeks.
California is showing bud and a few crip-
pled blooms. Most of the violet growers
complain that the stock is not nearly as
promising this year as last, the weather
being too warm and dry to suit the violet.
The "International Competition" at the
; coming chrysanthemum show of the Hor-
ticultural Society ought to bring out a
very interesting display. Prizes of $5 are
oflered for the best 12 blooms in 12 vari-
eties from each state, territory and Cana-

dian province, 56 prizes in all, and then
there is a sweepstakes of $50 for the best
dozen of all. Premium lists can be had
on application to Mr. W. N. Rudd, room
202, 185 Dearborn street.

Visitors: Walter Mott, representing H.
A. Dreer; T- Austin Shaw, representing
Siebrecht & Son.

Mr. C. P. Hughes has again entered the
ranks of the wholesalers and his familiar
face is seen at the Illinois Cut Flower Co.

San Francisco.

TRADE IMPROVING.— CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN
MARKET. — 96 IN THE SHADE — FLOWERS
IN MARKET.— MEETING OF STATE FLORAL
SOCIETY. — GOLDEN GATE PARK. — PER-
SONAL ITEMS.

Trade has been improving steadily dur-
ing the past few weeks and florists antic-
ipate a good season. Chrysanthemums
are beginning to show up now in quan-
tity but on account of the very warm
weather during the past week the size of
the flowers coming in has been reduced
somewhat. Whilldin, Cassagneau and
Belle Poitevine are about the chief kinds
coming in at present. Some fairly good
Ivory have made their appearance and
sell very well at good prices. They are
bringing from 50 cents to $1 a dozen.
The thermometer during the past week
has stood at about 96° in the shade and
has rapidly forced many of the chrysan-
themums into bloom, but the indications
now are for cooler weather when we can
expect much better quality of bloom.

Asters are over for the season. The
warm spell put a damper on the violets
which were beginning to come along
nicely, but as it is quite a lot of Marie
Louise come into the market daily. They
are of very excellent quality considering
the earliness of the season and sell on
sight at a good figure. As yet we have
seen no Princess of Wales or California,
in fact no single violets are in at all but
they are beginning to show bud. We
noted quite a quantity of the Princess of
Wales violet at the" different growers'
establishments, planted this season in
anticipation of a healthy demand for this
winter.

There has been quite a steadv demand
for carnations lately and prices have
advanced a step. Scotts bring 15 cents
a dozen and Portias I2V2 cents. Some
days the growers do not have enough
stock to supply the demand. Daybreak
is rather scarce at present. Mrs. Fisher,
McGowan and Redondo are also bringing
15 cents. Roses are improving steadily
in quality and now some excellent buds
can be seen. This is especially true of
Brides ard Bridesmaid of which some fine
stock is cominp- in from the new crop.
Testouts are coming into the market in
small lots as also are Beauties. Some
extra good Pedes and Meteors also help
to swell the list of roses.

Lilium rubrum and album are still com-
ing in in small lots but the supply is
almost over for this season. Sweet peas
are yet to be had in small lots but there
is no more demand for them. The de-
mand for palms and ferns in salable sizes
is increasing and there will undoubtedly
be a shortage in the former.

Mr. F. Lindemann was a visitor at the
different growing establishments in the
vicinity of this city during the week.

Domoto Bros., the well known Japan-
ese chrysanthemum growers, took a trip
down to Menio Park last week in the
interest of their popular flower.

Mr. T. Thompson, the carnation spe-
cialist of Santa Cruz, was a visitor last

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week and reports trade as improving in
his city.

The regular monthly meeting of the
California State Floral Society was held
on the 10th inst. when final arrangements
for the chrysanthemum show to he held
in November, were decided upon. Emory
Smith delivered an interesting lecture be-
fore the society which was well received.
Mr. Smith is also to manage the chrys-
anthemum show. The proposed new zoo
garden was also discussed. The society
adjourned to meet the second Friday in
October.

Mr. Chas. C. Navlet, the San Jose flo-
rist, was up during the week and says
prospects for fall trade in both San Jose
and Sacramento are encouraging. Mr.
Navlet has made several alterations in
his store and now has one of the hand-
somest stores in the state. Mr. Gus.
Navlet is in charge of the Sacramento
store.

M. Lvnch went to San Jose on a short
trip last week.

The San Mateo County Floral Society
have issued a list of prizes and sent invi-
tations to the diflferent growers and pri-
vate gardeners to compete at the chrys-
anthemum show which is to be held in
Redwood City in October. Substantial
cash prizes have been offered so we have
every reason to believe that the show
will be a success.

The conservatories at Golden Gate
Park have been well patronized during
the past two months by appreciative
throngs of visitors who did not hesitate
to express their delight and satisfaction
at the fine display of flowering and foli-
age plants. The gorgeous display of
bedding plants surrounding the green-
houses has also been much admired and
has reflected much credit on the foreman
of that department, Mr. Jos. Miln.

At Mr. John H. Sievers' greenhouses
some very excellent Testout and Belle
Siebrecht are being cut. Belle Siebrecht
has proved a success with Mr. Sievers.
His place is particularly noted for its new
seedling carnations. They have many
thousand seedlings, many of which have
borne excellent results. Several new
shades of color have been developed
which will undoubtedly be heard from
later. The palms, ferns and orchids are
also looking excellent as also are the
pelargoniums, which are one of the lead-
ing specialties. I am happy to say that
Mr. Carl Kruger, the genial manager of
this place, who has been ill for quite a
long period, is now himself again.

Meteor.

St. Louis.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW MATTERS. — HALL
RENTED. — SPECIAL PRIZES. — TRADE FAIR-
LY GOOD— WEATHER IMPROVES STOCK.
— VARIOUS ITEMS. — BOWLING.

Chrysanthemum show matters are pro-
gressing satisfactorily. The executive
committee met Tuesday afternoon and
transacted a lot of business pertaining to
the show. The committee have at last
got favorable terms and have rented the
Public School Library Building, northwest
corner of 9th and Locust streets, and will
use the first and second floors.

The committee will have the final pro-
gram out not later than October 20 or
sooner. The program will this year be
printed in two colors. The special prizes
up to date amount to $729 besides the
Shaw prizes, which are $500 more, mak-
ing a total of $1,229 in special prizes.
The committee will meet every week from
now on until the opening of the show.

Trade has been fairly good for the past

ten days. All the retailers report good
transient trade and the wholesalers also
have had good trade both local and ship-
ping, and prices have advanced a little.

Cool bright weather has had a benefi-
cial effect on the roses, which have im-
proved greatlyln quality; fine buds, clean
foliage and good long stems. Meteors,
Brides and 'Maids, firsts, are bringing $4;
Perles, Woottons and seconds in Brides,
Meteors and 'Maids sell at $2. Beauties
of first-classare still very scarce and bring
$12.50 and $15; seconds $8 and $10.
Carnations are not overplentiful and the
price has advanced to $1.50 for the best;
short stems go at $1.

A few 'mums are coming in now and
then and sell for $1.50 per dozen. Violets
are beginning to come in, but are pale
and small as yet. Tuberose stalks and
smilax are selling better. Vallev very
scarce, very little coming in; price $4.

Alex. Waldbart will on Wednesday,
Oct. 6, at 10 a. m., sell his entire stock of
decorative plants, also boilers, piping and
glass.

The Riessen Floral Co. are repainting
and frescoing their store at 21 South
Broadway, and when finished they will
have the handsomest store down town.
Mr. Buechel, the secretary, returned last
week from his regular summer trip and
reports that business is picking up, and
he expects a good season's trade.

The Bowling Club on last Monday
rolled three games on the new regulation
alleys at 6th and Pine streets. The alleys
are 42 inches wide, 70 feet long and the
pins are 12 inches apart, and we rolled
60 feet from the cock pin, something new
for the boys, and a full attendance was
on hand. Carl Beyer was our high man
in the three games with 552, John Kunz
second with 544 and R. Beyer third with
543. The highest single score was also
by Carl Beyer, 217; R. Beyer second, 197;
and Kunz third, 191. We roll again at
the same alleys next Monday night.

J.J.B.

Buffalo.

BRIGHT WEATHER —SHORTAGE OF FLOW-
ERS.— FROST SEPTEMBER 28. — LESS CAR-
NATION RUST -A FEW INFALLIBLE CURES.
—VISIT TO PROF. COWELL.— VISITORS.

If fine bright weather could make fine
business we would have it, but we won't
grumble; it appears better than it really
Is because flowers are by no means as
plentiful as they were. In the vicinity of
Buffalo there was 5 degrees of frost on the
28th; that settled asters, gladiolus and
the rest of the outside truck which has
hardly paid for freight charges. Carna-
tions of good quality are scarce and those
that are good sell well.

Home grown roses aregood. I noticed
in the windows of W.J. Palmer & Sons
several thousand Meteors; they made a
fine show; also a plentiful supply of fine
violets. We expect to cut a few dozen
fine yellow 'mums on Saturday, October
2. The hour is not yet determined on, but
the date Is early; of course the variety is
Messrs. Dailledouze'sgrand yellow. Merry
Monarch, or is it Yellow Monarch? Any-
way It Is the fine sport sent out by these
gentlemen last spring.

I am glad to say that from what I have
seen there is less of the carnation rust this
year than for several years past. This
happy condition is the result of persistent
application of "sulphide of potassium,"
sulphate of copper, Bordeaux mixture
dry, ditto ditto liquid, arsenic, sulphur on
the pipes and several other infallible cures;
take your choice.

We made in company of some genial
friends a short visit to Prof. Cowell and

his botanic garden. It is getting to be a
very interesting place, especially for the
botanical student. What takes most
with the mob is a very fair specimen of
Victoria regia; Its fine leaves are close
upon 6 feet; an Inverted one showing the
wonderful structure of the under part is
of great curiosity to the public. The vic-
toria has had a number of flowers. No
attempt at showy flower gardening Is
made here, but at one of the smaller
parks known as "Cazenovla," named after
an Indian, who was named after a creek,
the flower gardening is most admirable
and put in just the right place; there is
about an acre of it. But of all the floral
gems and pretty vistas of this place none
are so bewitching as the smile assumed
by the professor when he asks you to
go across and see a man.

Mr. Nellson, of Tarrytown; Mr. Mott,
of Rlverton, and Mr. Atkins, of Short
Hills, all gave us a call last week. They
looked happy and all said business was
decidedly mending. W. S.

Baltimore.

CLUB MEETING — EXHIBITS.-QUESTION BOX.
— TRADE ON THE MEND.

At the clnb meeting Mr. Conrad Hess
showed a beautiful bunch of his carnation
Baltimore, the color, shape and size being
strictly first-class and the stems as stiff
as could be desired. Mr. C. M. Wagner
exhibited a pink seedling carnation. No.
4, slightly lighter than Scott, about as
double as Uncle John, and fully three
inches in diameter; strong scent, very
stiff, erect stem and perfect calyx. Mr.
Richard Vincent, Jr., brought out a col-
lection of dahlias containing a number of
very attractive varieties which to the
regret of many present were not labeled
with their names.

The recommendation of the executive
committee that some member be ap-
pointed at each meeting to open the dis-
cussion at the next ensuing meeting was
adopted and Mr. Richard Vincent was
appointed to open at the next meeting.
The question box being opened, the fol-
lowing questions were read: Has anyone
used Jadoo fibre? Mr. C. M.Wagner had
used half a ton of it and found it made a
very remarkable improvement in roses.
Did not find chrysanthemums do any
better in it than in soil.

Is the change in the name of the Society
of American Florists of any benefit? Mr.
Richard Vincent said it was done for the
purpose of obtaining a national charter,
but he doubted whether it would be of
any advantage, unless in the case of the
accumulation of wealth, which they could
not hold without a charter. Being re-
quested by the president to say what had
been done with the resolution entrusted to
him to deliver to the S. A. F.,Mr. Vincent
stated that nothing had been done with it.

What material makes the best liquid
manure, and how soon should it be used
after planting in fresh soil? Mr. C. M.
Wagner said he would defer using it until
plants needed it. After considerable talk
on the subject, during which cow manure
and chicken manure seemed leadingfavor-
ites. Secretary Flitton closed with the
opinion that different soils and plants
required different manures, but no plant
should have It until the roots were fully
developed.

Trade in cut flowers is undoubtedly on
the mend. Good roses are scarce. Roses
of any kind are not plentiful. Prices are
very unsettled and will probably remain
so till after the chrysanthemum season.

Mr. Charles Hamilton is around among
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Oct. 2,

picture of health. The severe surgical
operation he had to undergo has not
impaired his spirits in the least.

Mack.

Toronto.

THE TARIFF — DIFINITION OF AN AMATEUR.
—ARRANGEMENT OF EXHIBITS —CHRYS-
ANTHEMUM SHOW NOVEMBER 10 TO 13.

It seems as if it woald be necessary for
a deputation of gardeners and florists to
go down to Ottawa and Interview some
of the tariff legislators down there. The
"florists' stock" clause in the free list has
been badly bungled. "Bulbs, corms,
tubers, rhizomes" are emunerated and
then they must needs enumerate "spiraea
and lilies of the valley" too. Palms and
araucarias are free but azaleas and
orchids are left out and must pay 20%
ad valorem, neither of which are or are
likely to be raised in this country. It is
said that a prominent seedsman is respon-
sible for inducing the Governmentto take
azaleas ofi' the free list. It works in this
way: Buyers of large quantities can get
them at considerably reduced prices in
Europe, and can therefore have them laid
down here at a muchlower price than the
small buyer can possibly do. The big
man pays less for his plants, pays less
duty per plant, and probably gets a
lower rate for transportation. It was
ever thus; what business has a little man
to exist any way?

The directors of the Horticultural Society
think they have succeeded in defining an
"amateur horticulturist." The definition
certainly reads as if there was no loop-
hole for any one but an amateur to get in
but it is astonishing what some people
can do, will do and do do. It will be
made public property at the next regular
meeting.

I am glad to note in a contemporary
that the Montreal G. and F. Club are go-
ing in for artistic taste in arrangement of
exhibits at their next chrysanthemum
show and are giving up as far as possible
what may be called sectional staging.
This is as it should be, but it is not easy
to do so that the exhibits can be fairly
judged. It has always seemed to me such
a pity that with a large assortment of
the best plants and flowers altogether, a
better show from an artistic point of
view can not be arranged.

The association here has gone some
way in this direction, but there is plenty
of room for improvement yet, and I hope
to see some progress at our coming show.
The dates of the show arethe 10th, 11th,
12th and 13th of November; this will not
as far as is known include Thanksgiving
dav but includes a Saturday.
The weather last week was fine and

warm; it is a long time since any quantity
of rain fell and the ground is now very

dry and hard. E.

Cleveland.

SHORTAGE OF GOOD STOCK. — SLIGHT IM-
PROVEMENT IN BUSINESS. — FIRST CHRYS-
ANTHEMUMS— CLUB MEETING. — BOWL-
ING CLUB FORMING.

About the most noticeable feature in
the local cut flower trade at present, is the
notable shortage of good stock. There
has been some slight improvement in
business of late, and this, combined with
very cool weather after the hot spell in
the early part of the month, which forced
nearly everything forward at an unnat-
ural rate, has brought the first mentioned
condition. Roses, perhaps, are in the
best supply and are coming of very fair
quality. Carnations are not plentiful

and sell at from $1 to $1.25 per 100.
Dahlias and gladioli are rather ofl' in
quality, probably owing to the unusually
dry weather we are, and have been, hav-
ing so far this fall. The gladiolus supply
is also diminishing rapidly as to quantity
as well.

Everybody is interested in the chrysan-
themum just now and the development of
the flowers Is closely watched. Gasser
had the first in his window the other day.

Several matters of interest were dis-
posed of at the club meeting, September
28. The election of ofliicers for the ensu-
ing year resulted in the selection of the
ticket mentioned in the last notes. It
was also decided to move the headquar-
ters to Progress Hall where various
amusement facilities can be provided
with more convenience than in the pres-
ent location. A good list of names was
also entered for the bowling club. Any
who desire to join this would do well to
send in their names at once. Some pre-
liminary matters in relation to the com-
ing chrysanthemum show were also dis-
posed of.

In town: Mr. Nelson, representing F.
R. Pierson & Co. A.

St. Paul.

TRADE IMPROVING SLOWLY.— INCREASED
CALL FOR PALMS, ETC. — LIGHT FROSTS.
— VARIOUS ITEMS.

Trade is improving slowly. Cooler
weather has a tendency to bring the buy-
ers home, while the usual number of fall
weddings and an unusual amount of
funeral work have helped to increase sales.
Stock is of good quality and the supply
about equals the demand. In roses,
white and pink and American Beauties
are in best demand. Carnations are
more plentiful and of better quality, and
are eagerly sought after. 'Mums and
violets have not yet made their appear-
ance, though there are calls for them
daily. Outside stock is about all gone.
A few sweet peas and some dahlias are
the only stock belne brought in.

One noticeable feature in this year's
trade is an increased inquiry for palms,
rubbers, cyperus and other ornamental
plants. Pink and other colored flowers
are being used quite extensively in funeral
work.

Mr. Haugen, formerly of Haugen &
Nilsen, has rented the range of houses on
Hague avenue owned by E. F. Lemke.

L. L. May & Co. are moving into their
new quarters.

Travelers in town: H. A. Bunyard,
Short Hills, N.J.; C. Ford, Jr., represent-
ing A. Hermann; J. Austin Shaw, the
Brooklyn bard; Mr. Spiro, New York;
Mr. Massey, Dayton, O.

A. S. Swanson recently returned from
an Eastern trip Including BuflTalo, To-
ronto, Brampton and other floral centres.
Felix.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

Advertlsementa under this head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

SITUATION WANTED— B.T all round florist, good
propagator and deslffner; roses, carnations, violets
and mums: good references.
IBA P. Herset. 24 Atwood St.. Newburyport. Mass.

SITUATION WANTED— As gardener; single. Ger-
man; 20 years" e.xperlerce In all branches; sober
and reliable. Flrst-cIass references. Private or com-
mercial place. 1"" S. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By young man. age 21. In a
flrst-class commercial place, where cut flowers are
madeaspeclaltv; east preferred; references the best.

SITUATION WANTED— By young florist Good ref-
erences. Louis Klisdt,

Columbus and Monroe Sts.. Sandusky. O.

SITUATION WANTED— Man as foreman, by a flrst-
class grower and designer; 32 years; single. Good
references. A Z. care American l<'lorl8t.

SITUATION WANTBD-By florist thoroughly expe-
rienced In all branches of this business, in private
or commercial place; German, single, age 27. Address
Gahijeneh, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-As stenographer by a yount;
woman with a practical knowledge of the florists
business; willing to be generally useful; references.
Address STENOGRArHEU, care Am. Florist.

QITUATION WANTED-As

^ , ___ foreman, west pre-

O ferred; general stock, single, American, age 26; do
not use tobacco, drink or swear, designer and packer;
salary $7o; references given and asked

Meteou. mil C Ave. Bast, Oskaloosa, la.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by able florist,
20 years' experience In this country and Europe;
win give satisfaction In every branch of the florist
business. Can give the best of recommendations.
Address 8 C. American Florist. Chicago.

rence In all branches Including orchids. Well up In
floral decorations of all kind. Thoroughly sober and
reliable. State wages. Address PKAtTlCAL.
care Jos. Breck ,.^ Sons, iSeed Dept), Boston. Mass.

W^

ulen view. Ill,

w

ANTED- Man capable of taking full charge of
branch store, accustomed to flrst-class trade.
J. LofIS LOOSE. 12th & V Sts.. Washington, D. C.

w\._ „_ „.

JlOtl per month. Hustleu. care American Florist.

WANTED— An active young man with slight knowl-
edge of greenhouse work: a youth wishing to
learn preterred; state age and particulars.

The Bool Floral Co., Ithaca. N. Y.

W

ANTED-Practlcal florlBt, cut flower and general
stocfe; TOLD feet of glass. Want good steady
an— no "expert". State wages wanted.
W. J. BAKNES. ;iSth & Euclid Ave.. Kansas City. Mo.

FOR SALE— Store and four greenhouaes each 14x100
well stocked: good location In Chicago. Address
CAHLCRorp. care Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago.

FOR SALK-At less than half price. 1 Eureka heater,
good as new; also a quantity of piping, li-i-lnch. 1-
Inch and }^-lnch: also pipe dttlnga; a great bargain If
sold at once. Address

Wm. G. white, Ovid. Mich.

F'

OK SALE— In Warren, R. I., 5 greenhouses. nlceH-
roooi cottage, bam, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
.._s of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
apevlnes. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
*"' "■ '" "pplles water over the pri —
iusy terms Apply to
O. n, NVE. Warren, R.

FOR SALE. AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS.

known throughout United States, and with kood con-
nections In otder countries. Good will assured. Pres-
ent owner will remain tor two months If desired. Com-
pelled to sell on account of falling health. The busi-
ness for the next twelve months with proper manage-
ment should net $2500, and by exercising sound com-
mon business sense, same can be Increased to $4500 or
$5000. Full Investigation will be permitted to pros-
pective purchasers. If they show they mean business.

Foreman Wanted.

First-class grower and propagator of all
kinds of plants; one who can handle men
and has good business ability. Give full
particulars, references, experience and salary
e.xpected. Address Reliable,

care W. J. Stewart. 67 Bromtield St.. Boston. Mass.

Salesman Wanted.

First-class, reliable salesman with good
knowledge of seed, bulb and general plant
business. Apply with full particulars, ex-
perience, references, salary or commission
expected, to Hustler,

care W. J. Stewart, 67 Bromfield St.. Boston, Mass.

GEO. A. KUHL,

Wliolesale Gut Flowers,

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

and SMILAX.

GEO. A. KUHL, - - Pekin, ill.

Mention American Florist.

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The American Florist.

205

Cincinnati.

CARNATIONS SUKFERED FROM DROUGHT —
BUSINESS FAIR AT TIIF, STORES BUT DULL
AT THE MARKET. — FIRST CHRYSANTHE-
MUMS — VISITORS.

One of the dryest spells experienced this
season ia now upon us. All outdoorstock
has suffered greatly, especially carna-
tions, and tbey do not average as well as
last year. There was a fair demand for
choice cut flowers owing to the Jewish
New Year, which was appropriately cele-
brated Sunday and Monday with cere-
monies at the various temples.

Our store men report fair business the
past week, but the market florists com-
plain very much. The sixth street market
continues to be flooded with outside
stock such as gladioluses, tuberoses,
asters, etc. It is not safe to give quota-
tions on this kind of stock. Roses and
carnations sell fairly well. Messrs. George
& Allen are bringing in new valley, which
is excellent for this time of the season.
Their Am. Beauties, as well as teas, are
very fine and promising.

Mr. E. G. Hill came in with some chry-
santhemums last week, the first of the
season. They were rather small and soft
yet, and a few days more growth would
benefit them. Mr. S. M. Harbison, of
Danville, Ky., was a caller. Mr. Aug.
Kohlbrand, of Chicago, has been visiting
his parents here of late. H. Schwarz.

Benton Harbor, Mich. — The Twin
City Floral Co. of this city has filed
articles of incorporation. The capital
stock is $5,000, all paid in. The stock-
holders are James H. Brumby 100 shares,
Harry S. Gentle 399 shares, Samuel Gen-
tle 1 share.

Lynn, Mass. — The Houghton Horticult-
ural Society held its 21st annual exhibi-
tion at Odd Fellows' Hall on Tuesday
and Wednesday, September 28 and 29.
The exhibition was eminently successful
and was followed on Thursday evening
by the annual festival, at which provi-
sion was made for 500 guests.

Her Father is a Florist.

Her lips would for carnations stand.

Her brow is like the lily.
Her cheeks are blooming roses, and

Her ears would knock pinks silly.
Yet 'tis but nature's symmetry

That all these gifts I've chorused
Belong to her, because, you see,

Her father is a florist. —Ex.

August Rolker&Sons

Wholesale Dealers in

for Florists and Horticulturists have removed their

extensive stocks to their

NEW STORE AND OFFICES AT

SS r>e:v St.. IVe^w "Vorlt.

Orders from the trade BOllclted.

Finest Stock of Field-Grown

CARNATIONS

15,000 McGowan, Rose (jueen and Scott, free
from rust and disease. Per 100, 83.00; per 1000,
$25.00. This stock is all blooming in the lield.

CASH \VITI1 UKDKK. OK C. ».►. ]}.

J. A. BUDLONG, Station X, Chicago.

STRONG, FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS.

8011 iJzzle McUuwan *:i iU per IIH)

oOU Kose Qaeen 3. mi per lUU

liOU L.ady Campbell; 200 Calllornla; 150

Marie LK)ul8e Violets 4.0i»perl00

:iOO Smllax, 2-lnch 1.50 perl 00

;>oO Primula Obconica, Mnch 2.50 per JOO

2U0 Primroses, mixed colors. 3-lnch 2.50 per 100

CASH WITH OHUEH PLEASE.

M. J. PIERCE, ADRIAN, MICH.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY

The Sensational Carnation

of tlie year per 100

FLORA HILL, ;;i^o^wn^';fa"nt^^'ni0.00

ARMAZINDY,
TRIUMPH,

SPLENDID
PLANTS.

FINEST

PINK,

PYPi AMFN^ Magnificent plants Krown
U lULMIIlLllO from the finest English
prize llowered strains. We have used this
particular si rain for years, and it has pleased
thousands of our customers. Strong, clean,
well furnished plants, from 4-inch pots,
$10.00 per 100.

E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, lud.

A
D
0
0"

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO 00.

U.S. Patent & Trade Marl(. ^is Fairmount avo..

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

900,000

PflNSy PLANTS.

MITTING'S GIANT FLOWERING transplanted plants.
81.00 per 100; $5.00 per 1000. by express only.
From seed-bed, 75cts. per 100; »3.00per 1000, by
mail prepaid. When plants are ordered by ex-
press we add enough plants to pay expressage.
They are up to-date both in color and size of
bloom.

SEED from above strain, 50 cts. per trade packet;
S4.00 per ounce; S40.00 per pound.

MORRIS FLORAL CO., Inc.,

Mention American Florist.

Pansles Wonn Raisino.

STRONG PLANTS, ready now, |4.00

per 1000, f. o. b. e.xpress here.

SEED, as usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. 3.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, fllrong and hu8hy,ljoctB. per 100. by mall.

By express $2 00 pei'500.

By express Si.OOper IllOO.

<'ash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Pansy Plants.

READY NOW.

One on the best strains, and good plants,
75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

CASH WITH OKDER.

E. P. HOSTETTER, Manheim, Pa.

John Conley & Son,

Mannfacturers of
2 AND 4. DOMINICK STREET,

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental garden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.
Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St.. BOSTON. MASS.

■pA'WCtT'PCS «iOO,000
ro^majLiMa. now beady.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

Buffalo. N. Y.. June 8th. 13H7.

Mh. E. B. Jennings. Dear Sir:— The Pansy Seed
supplied hy you last August produced the tlnest lot of
tlowerfl 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly first-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

lOO by mall Toe; 1000 by express U\ 5000 $18. Seed of
theatove strains $1 per pkt.: $t; peroz.; $3 per 3^ oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky. fleld-Krown plants.
leadlnK sorts. jiJ.OO per KXI.

rithorder. E. B. JENNINGS,

Loch Box 254.

Grower of the fln

Southport. Conn.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

I [ncnrporated. Paid up Capital «X1U.00 i

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOI.KSALK ONLY.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER, COLO.

J^"Tlie dry climate of Colorado enables our growers

to Krow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

H. Wrede,

LUNEBURG, GERMANY.

PANSY SEED.

133 First Prizes, the highest awards
World's Fair, and Hamburg. 1897.
1000 Seeds, finest mixed, aSc.
1 o7,. " • •• S3.75

I^lst on application. Cash with order.

When you write an
advertiser please state
that you saw the adv.
in the FLORIST.

206

The American Florist.

Oct. 2,

A. L. VACGHAN.

CHAS. W. McKELLAB.

E. F. WINTEBSON.

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly, Bouquet
Green, and all Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of

Wire Work. Write for quotations.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

AND STILL WE'RE IN IT!
ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.

J. B. DEAMUU, Manager.

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS,

SI WABASH AVENUE,
Prompt and Reliable. CHICA.OO.

A. L. RANDALL,

Wholesale Florist.

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Agent for flnest in'adea Waxed and Tlssne Papers

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PftRK FLORAL 60..

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

^ CHICAQO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Please mention American Klorlet.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention Klven to BhlpplnK orders.

((

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

ANT OLD THING

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers in.
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOB CATALOGUE.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florlsta' Oeelgns.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. LInville. Mitchell Co., N. C.

Mention American Florist.

©yv'RofeAaPe MarftetA.

Cut Flowers.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.

Roses, Beauties, long 15.00@10.00

medium S.OWili.OO

short LOCKS ti.UO

Brides, Bridesmaid 2.00® 3.00

Meteors.La France 2.00® 3.00

" Kalserln 2.00® 4.00

NlphetoB, Perle, Gontler 1,00® 2.00

Gamatlonji ' '^

Vaney

Gladiolus

Tuberose spikes >

Chrysanthemums per doz 3.00

Adlantum

Smllaz

AsparaKUB 50.00® r5.00

8T, LomB, Sept. 30.

Boses, Beauties 12.50®W.OO

short 8.00810.00

selectstock 3.0Ui.« 4.00

Meteors, Kalserln 2.00® 4.00

Brides, Maids 2.00® 4. CO

Mermets. La Franco 2.00(<ii 3.00

I'erles, Wootton 2.00® 3.00

Oamatlons 1.00® 1.50

Violets .40

Tuberose stalks — 4.00

Chrysanthemums 12.50

Smllax 10.(X)®12.SO

Adlantum 1.00

Asparagus 25.00®5O.0O

l.UO
4,00
3.00
6.00

10.00

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

extra
Send for Catalogue.

veient,

WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

:iV£. I«IOE> <Ss oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET,

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINB STREET,

.^^. ST. LOUIS, MO.

I^A complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITY GUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St., ST. LOXTIS, UO.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES.
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.
^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-k

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

wnoiGsaiG GUI Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIBE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Gommission Florists

19 & 21 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successor, to J. B, DEAMUD & CO.,

^sBS' CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
.m^ CHICA.GO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of Koses and Carnations,

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give UB a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention Amertean Florist.

W. E. LYNCH,

iST^"*^ CUT FLOWERS.

STANDING ORDERS, we will give special prices.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHICA.OO.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

nlooly stained and varnlah«a, ISkSO
rI3 made In two sections, one for each alie letter, givsn
away with first order of BOO letters.

Block Ix-tu-r., I 1-2 or -i inch s.xe, per 100, $2 00
Scnpt Utlen., J4.00
Fuflteoer wiih each letter or word.

U^ed by leading floriaU everywhere and for sale by all
wholesale ftoriBU and supply dealers

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
"uiIV BOSTON, MASS. M»w'V°.''.t,

iS97-

The American Florist.

207

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28tli St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

1612 & 1614 Barker Street, VETTT A Tkr«T 'D'D'T A "DA

(Bet. Market aiul Chestnut), f XX±JUi./X JJXlJjiJr JXX^X, t^ XL.,

Fine stock of choice Beauties, IMaids, Brides, Kaiserins, etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

wtioi6sai6 Fiorisi

No. 1403 fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Oittance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.

Long Distanc I'hon. . PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when writing.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission °';r Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET.

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

Mention American Florist.

ofaAafs Marftar*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW York. sept. ™.

BOBOB, Beanty, extra Ul.00a26.00

medium XOO® 8.U

culls 60® 1.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 4.0O

Carnations 60w 1.50

Valley 1.00® 2.00

violets SOf* 1.00

Chrysanthemums 26.00

Adl&ntum 50® .75

Smllax ti (XKglO.OO

AsparaKus 40 UO®so.OU

BOSTON. Sept. 29.

Roses. Beauties 6.00®25 00

" Gontler, Perle 1.00® 2.00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00@ ti.oo

Carnations 1009 2.00

Valley 3.00® 4.00

Tuberoses .50

White Japan lilies 1.00<?'i 2.00

Adtantnm 1.00

Smllai 10.00®I2.00

Asparagus 50 00

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2«.

Eoses, Beauties select 2U.00

medium 12.00®1U.00

short 6.00® 8.00

BrIdes.Malds . 2 00® 4.00

Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations 75® 1.00

Valley 3.0018 4.00

Single Tloleta, per 100 bunches 2.00®2.50

Gladiolus 2.00

Tuberoses per 100 stalks 2.00®2.60

Smllai 10.00(820.00

Adlantum 50® .75

Asparagus :<6.00(a50.00

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 2Btli STREET,
-^- NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breal(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnation*, Mignonette, Orcliids

and Valley.
THO®. -VOUIVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SflERIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roiei shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WH0LE8JLE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, »«^'T;:::?";.'''!i«r^»'"'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

BOSTON, MASS.

Conslerniueuts from regular growers agsigned separate space In our market. We guarantee payment for all Flon^ers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated powers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange,
Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

Telepho

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

) 382 38th St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Cut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

Telephone ItJTy iistb St.

GOOD INDUCEMENTS TO GROWERS OF

FIKST-CLASS STOCK.

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try us.

495 Washington Street, Florist,

BUFFALO, N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

wholesale.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Horisis / ^•'"'"•^•'s "*
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

A.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlrulliirnl Aartloneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 10 to 12 feet lon|r,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Straal,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30th street,
.... TSTEJW -VOIiK;.

When wrltlna- mention the AMTBRirAV Ft.orirt.

MacDONALD «& McMANUS,

50 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS AND
DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS.

Solicit shipments ot Cut Flowers on Commission. Best marliet prices guaranteed.

TELEPHONE. 2778-38TH STREET.

Mention American Florist.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 2,

eins j5«c»«l ^rac^tt.

AMERICA^ SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice. Pres. ; E. K. Clark, 1st Vioe-
Pres.; S. F. W'illard, Wethcrsfield, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

Proposals for Seeds.

The following adv. appears in the daily
press:

PROPOSALS FOR SEEDS— DEPARTMENT
of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary, Washing-
ton, D. C, September 27, 1897.— In accordance
with the appropriation act of April 23, 1897, which
authorizes the purchase and distribution of valua-
ble seeds, trees, bulbs, plants, vines and cuttings
by the U. S. Department ofoAgricuUure during
fiscal year ending June 30, 1898, the department
is now prepared to receive from responsible deal-
ers in, and growers of, seeds, proposals for sup-
plying field, flower and vegetable seeds and such
other articles as are enumerated above; the seeds
to be delivered in bulk in the city of Washington.
D. C, in such quantities and varieties as the sec-
retary may elect free of all freight or transporta-
tion charges. Proposals must state the name of
each variety of seed offered and the price per
pound or bushel in each and every case. Propo-
sals are requested for different choice varieties of
the following named seeds: Beet, Cabbage, Car-
rot, Celery, Cucumber, Egg Plant, Lettuce, Can-
taloupe, Water Melon, Onion, Parsnip, Radish,
Rutabaga. Squash, Tomato, Turnip, Beans (gar-
den). Peas (garden) Corn (sweet). Tobacco, Aus-
tralian Salt Bush, Cotton, Corn (field). Cow Peas,
Canada Field Peas, Vicia Villosa, Alsike Clover,
Alfalfa, Bermuda Grass, Lawn Grass. Mangel
\\ urzel, Kidney Vetch and choice varieties of
Flower. Proposals must be addressed to the Sec-
retary of Agriculture at Washington, D. C, and
received at the department not later than October
5, 1897, JAMES WILSON, Secretary.

Boston.— W. W. Rawson & Co. have
begun to move into their new quarters at
12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, and ex-
pect to be in lull running order by Octo-
ber 15.

MiLFORD, Conn.— A stock company
with a capital of $10,000 has been formed,
to be known as the Everett B. Clark
Company and to be located in the town
of Orange for the business of seed growing.

Visited Chicago: Geo. A. Crocker, of
Crocker Seed Co., Minneapolis.

Columbus, O.— The annual meeting of
the American Association of Farmers'
Institute managers will be held here
October 27 and 28. The program has
been issued and copies may he had bv
applying to the secretary, Mr. F. W.
Taylor, Lincoln, Neb.

California Sweet Pea Seed.

Fait delivery. All standard sorts, intro-
ductions of 189(), and Novelties for ViVil .
(Order soon, crop is short). CALIFORNIA GROWN :
Aster, Balsam, Carnation Marguerite, Centaurea,
Cosmos, Dianthus, Freesia, Hollyhock, Lobelia,
Mignonette, Nasturtium, Petunia, Smilax, Slocks
and Verbena Seed in all BEST known sorts. Clean
reliable, well selected seeil from Best growers. Pkl.,
oz. orlh. H. H.BERGER & C0..220 Broadway. N. Y.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON GO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

IVB-W "i^OPilC OITV.

Seril forqu'itntlorBdn all Klorlsts' Bulb Stock.

FAXON'S ' H*o"Jsl . PANSIES.

The he

culti

tlf.we

large, thick and velvety; of s

markings. The perfection of furiii and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1,00 each.
M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Correppondencp eolicited.

Always mention the American Flo
rist when writing to advertisers.

m Old Colony Nursorles. m.

SPEGIflL OFFER OF OVER STOCK.

Per 100

Beech, European, 5 to 6 ft $25 00

4 to 5 ft 15 00

" purple-leaved seedlings, 4 to 5 It. l5 00

Berberis purpurea, 18 to 24 in 2 00

vulgaris, IS to 24 in 2 00

Tliunbergii, 12 to IS in 6 00

6 to 10 in , 1 yr. 2 00

Elm, Ulnius Americanus, 8 to 9 ft 15 00

Forsythia suspensa, 3 ft 5 00

Pyrus Japonica, 3 to 4 ft , mi.xed 6 00

Privet, California, IS to 24 in., trans.. 2 00
Syiiiphoricarpus vulgaris, l5 to 18 in. 3 00
Viburnum opulus (tree cranberry), 3
to 4 ft 6 00

Per 100

Asclepias tuberosa % 2 00

Hemerocallis flava, fulva, Dumortieri. 3 00

Iris, German, 10 sorts 4 00

" Japan, 10 sorts 4 00

Liatris scariosa 5 00

Lily of Valley, sod 3 inches square

(not for forcing) 3 00

Pasonies, mixed per 1000 J40, 6 00

Platycodon 5 00

Sabbatia chlorides S 00

Yucca fllamentosa, strong 8 00

Ampelopsis quinquefoha, strong 4 00

Bignonia radicans 5 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

CHINESE

SACRED LILIES.

One 'if tlie best sellini; bulbs for

the retail counter.
STRICTLY CHOICE STOCK, lots of 120

at 4J4 cts. each: $42 per 1000.
Write for prices on quantities.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

A Specialty with us.

(Jualities the best ol)tainal)Ie.
"London Marltet." the finest pIdb In

existence tor earl.T lurclnB. PerlOU$l.(B.

IIKKI Si:i.75. case of 2300 *3.3T5.
Premium, equal to "London Market"

lor late forcing. Per lOO »1.60. 1000 S13.25.

case of 2.11X1 $;iO.0O.
International, a tiratrclafls Ilamburp

I'lp Per lUO SI a'l, 1000 Sld.lKI. case of

■.',■«!, St Oil,
WHITE FOR PRICES ON (JUANTITIES.

A FULL LINE OF

Fall Bulbs

For Florists' Forcing
Now in Stock.

VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE, ^^^^^c^i^rA^^^o^""'

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices lor select seeds quoted on applU'iitlon

J. L. SCHILLER, Rutherford, N. J.

BURPEE^S

♦ SEEDS

I Philadelphia.

; W. and D's. CELEBRATED

to LA

;D "Sure Crop" I

lAL quotations I
RCE buyers. f

SUZUKI & IIDA,

No. 15 Broadway, No. 3 Nakamura,

NEW YORK. YOKOHAMA.

Headquarters for Japanese Lily Bulbs, Nur-
sery Stock, Seeds, etc., of OUR OWN

Nurseries and Farms.
WHOLESALE ONLY. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS.

PALMS

AND

FE.RNS

♦ ALL KINDS OF BOLBS- T

♦ Lilium Harrisii, Freosias, Roman Hya- J
4 cinths. Narcissus, etc., etc. fepeclal •
k prices' oil appllcatiOD.

i WEEBER & DON, ^'^S^'^'^S^lT

\ 114 Chambers St., NKW YORK CITY.

Mention Amerlo:

Y T ATT Tor Insurance against

MAIL ^^'-^ii^i^^'''

JOHN G. ESLER. Secv, F. H. A.. Saddle River. N.J.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD. '^°^V.^'.-^;ll'6

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBGSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

1897.

The American Florist.

209

PALMS

OHI5A.l^

LATANIA BORBONICA. ler 1

pots, sli..«iiii.'rl,Hr:ii-l.-r l,.,ivcs $1(1.

pots, Vi t.i iri iiirhrs l,i[..li :;.-,

ARECA LUTESCENS.

PANDANUS UTILIS.

FERNS— Assorted.

PANSY PLANTS.

Vaughau's International Mixture. By mail
65 cts. per 100; J3.00 per 1000 by express.

GROHMANN BROS.

3l7FitzhughSt.. SAGINAW. E.S.. MICH.
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2>^- inch pots 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

2Ji- inch pots 10 cts. per doz ; 82 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3- inch pots 50 cts. per doz. ; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown $1.00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88 00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, $1.U0 per 100: Portia. Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE.

Healthy stock. Good plants—
never had better.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

STANDARD VARIETIES. No

disease.
400 extra good 21 o-in.SMILAX PLANTS.
A. WASHBURN & SON, Bloomington. III.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting*' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Gienfield, Pa.

'.1 miles below I'lttsburtj, Pa.

300,000 SMALL and LARGE FERNS

In variety; well Krown; reasonable prices. Send

COCOS WEDDELIANA, 2}^.lnch pots, at »l (Ml

per 1110.
CARNATIONS from Held. Victor. Daybreak, Scott.

McGowan, K Clover and Eldorado.

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

COLLECTION OF PALMS. A BARGAIN.

2 Seaforthia elegauB. .5-Inch, at $ .4j") f HU

2 Oreodo.\a resla. l-lcch, at SO 1.(10

2 Latanla borbonica, 4-Inch, at 25 .50

2 CocOB pluraosa, :i Inch, at 50 1.00

4 Phoenix recllnata, 3-lnch, at 10 .40

4 Latania borbonlca, 5-Inch, at 10 .40

2 Seaforthia elegans. (llnch, at 60 1.20

2 Rubber plants, 4-lnch, at ,T0 .(iO

2 Sword Ferns, :i and 4-Inch, at 10 .20

Above collection of fine plants for {5.00.

Cash with order, Jfi,20

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

CHICAGO FLOWER SHOW!

Nov. 9th to 13th inclusive.

Iflteraatioil CoDipeiiton in ClirysaDtlieiMiis.

56 PREMIUMS OF $5.00 EACH FOR BEST 12 BLOOMS,

12 var.s. frum each State, Territory and Canadian Province.

$50.00 Special Premium for Best 12 Blooms

to be competed for by the blooms winning above prizes.

PREMIUM LISTS ON APPLICATION.

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO,

Room 202. 185 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

A I I r^ T I O M I Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1897.

r\\J\iy I IV^IV ■ 10 O'CLOCK A. M.

Entire Stock of Deeoralive Plants of

ALEX. WALDBART, S. E. Cor. Chestnut & Grand Aves., ST. LOUIS, MO.

Extra large sized Palms in oak tubs, 12x12 leet; Cycas, Seaforthias. Arecas, Kentias, Phcenii-
large lot of Ficus nidus, Crape Myrtles, Piltosporums, Azaleas, Asparagus, Ampelopsis Veitchii Eng-
lish Ivies, Agaves, Yuccas, etc. Also two boilers, piping, and glass, offered to the highest bidder, in
lots, for cash, without limit or reserve. Just the size for immediate use,

A. A. SELKIRK & CO., Auctioneers.

DURING FAIR WEEK.

FIRST-GLASS FORGING ROSES.

In every respect. Only selected growth from

750 KAISERINS,

Fully equal to those sent out the last four years, flrst-cla__ ^

flowering shoots used In propaKatlng.
•.J50 METEORS, 700 PEKLES, 650 SUNSETS.

700 LA FRANCE. 400 SAFRANO. 300 GONTIEK,

3-lnch pots. J6.00 per 100.

J. Iv. IDir^I^OPf, :Blooi:xist>xa.rg:, P»ei.

When writing mention the American Florist.

FERNS.

We ]iiake a Specialty of small Ferns
for the Fall trade.
Write for special prices ou large quantities.
Order early.

JOHIV ftSCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG.

Roses, Palms,

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The ReHdliig Nursery, READING, MASS.
EsT.tm.lSHED 1S.M,

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

;i-lDCh pots .
'AW Inch pots

.>fncii pots _

^^"Cash with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box 82. Carlisle, Pa.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST^S

COLOR CHART

Is now accepted as the standard In preparing color
descriptions, by many foreign houses as

well as In America.
PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St., Chicago

per doz.; * 11.00 per 100
per doz,; 10.00 per 100
2.3operdoz.; 20.00 perlOO

BOUVARDIAS-Doublepink and white, fine
plants from open ground, S5 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS — Fine assortment, field-
grown, $5 00 per 100.

SMILAX-Strong, 2^-inch, $2.50 per 100; $15.00
per 1000.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHM-Strong plants
from 4 inch pots. 86 00 per 100.

Send for Fall Trade List.
VICK Sc HILL CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y.

ROSES^ roses!

Good, strong plants from
2< j-inch pots.

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS,
PERLES and METEORS, -

Per too

$2.00
$3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

CHAS. KOEPPEN, Sedalia, Mo.

PerlOO

SMILAX-Strong I year SI. 50 and $2.60

CLEMATIS- Leading kinds for fall

PCONIAS -Herbaceous, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS-llDuble and single Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low prk-BS,
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-1 and2;ear.

DAISIES-!*nowllaBeand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES- In assortment 10.00

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

from 3-incli p<its. $^..W jR-r 100; $20.00 per 1000,
It pa.vs to buy strong plants.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

210

The American Florist.

Oct. 2,

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE SATISFACTORY. — CARNATIONS
RATHER SCARCE. — ROSES OVERABUND-
ANT.—NO SEVERE FROST YET.

The trade in cut flowers has been quite
satisfactory for the past week consider-
ing the time of the year. Most people
are now returning from the watering
places and summer resorts and conse-
quently more flowers are used. Small
weddings in and around town are fre-
quent and they always create more or
less demand. The decorations for fall
openings in our principal drygoods stores
were as extensive and elaborate as ever
before and although the proprietors are
not willing to pay the highest prices on
such occasions, the florists can well aff'ord
to furnish plants, flowers and the neces-
sary labor at a lower figure during the
duller season of this month than they
could at any other time.

Carnations are still rather scarce in the
market, roses not over-abundant. Asters
are past their best; last week an immense
quantity was used up in one way or an-
other and now good flowers are scarce.
Dahlias are plenty yet, for we have had
no severe frost so far, though we may
look for it any night. The violets which
are ofi^ered here and there in the stores
have improved but do not show their full
size as yet. Anemones and other out
door stnfl!' are very plenty but the long con-
tinued dry weather has injured the quality.

Plant trade is about like last week's;
-the principal call is for the smaller sized
palms which retail at from $1 to $2.50
or $3. Very few larger plants have been
sold this fall but hopes are entertained
that later on there will be a demand for
the higher priced specimens. K.

KnoxviUe, Tenn.

Business has been remarkably good all
through the summer and the yellow fever
scare has not lessened it in the least. C.
W. Crouch has been very busy for some
time improving his plant. He has pulled
down and rebuilt 3 rose houses 100x18,
1 fern house 70x20, built a new palm
house 100x18, propagating house lOOx
10, violet house 100x10, two greenhouses
100x18, and expects to add two more
before the winter.

Messrs. Richardson & Co. have retired
from business and have disposed of their
glass, boiler and cipes to Mr. Crouch.
W.

/^ A ^ IV I A TI^^MO 50,000 strong and healtl
^^/nrilNAA I IV^INO- field-grown CARNATIONS

Lenox, Mass.— At the next meeting of
the Lenox Horticultural Society. Mr. J.
F. Huss will read a paper on ferns. There
will be an exhibition ot ferns, orchids and
miscellaneous plants and flowers. For
October 16, there will be an exhibition of
roses, vegetables, fruit, etc., and Mr. E.
Jenkins will read a paper on roses.

Hartford, Conn— The September exhi-
bition of the Conn. Horticultural Society
was held at Good Will Hall last week.
Plants, fruits, fljwers and vegetables
were shown in more than usual quantity
and the displays were very fine. W. B.
May, T. J. McRonald, Mrs. A. Trask,
Robert Patchet and J. Albison were the
principal contributors of flowers and
plants.

19 ^CST*C£ Extra fine stock,
■■aiVyOJlO. clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2W-inch pots,

$20.00 per 1000; $2.50 per lOO.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3W-inch pots,

$35 00 per 1000; MOO per 100.
KAISERIN. 13.00 per lOO.
SMILAX PLANTS, 81.50 per. 100.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

WM. SCOTT,
ROSE QUEEN,
TIDAL WAVE,

NANCT HANKS,

fi.oo per 100; |;25.00 per ICOO. No order for less than 100 accepted.

C3I-i I CZ:.A.(SCD.

PORTIA.

LIZZIE GILBERT,
CORSAIR,

STORM KING.
IVORY.

REINBERG BROS.,

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

are grown with the greatest care, and f

,.^ , . --e,"- "J >r improved system of packing, by which

United States and Canada in perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT IVORY DEAN HOLE

Jl.oO per do/en. J-S.OO per hundred.
ALBERTINI

BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT
$1.25 per dozen. JtJ.UO per nundred.
SWEETBRIER SILVER SPRAY

LIZZIE McCOWAN PORTIA

MRS. CARNECIE
L. L. LAMBORN

tl.OO per doze:

first-class plants. Free from disease.
; can send tnem to all parts of the

BUTTERCUP

MRS. FISHER ROSALIND

GRACE WILDER

J... mi per luindrea, ^.'. (X) per thousand.

ROSES— Clean. stroDK and carefully n

ICAN BEAUTY, ITfei-y^: ""

4-inch $6.00 per 100. *irSpecial rates on quantities.

SMILAX, Sr.OO per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

CARNATION PLANTS

We oft'er for sale an extra
fine lot of

ROSE QUEEN CARNATIONS

now in the field. Have about

5000 plants.

PRICE, $3.00 PER HUNDRED.

No other varieties left.

BASSETT &, WASHBURN. Hinsdale, III.

VIOLETS

and C^lifonii^.

strong, well established, clean, healthy plants,
from -l-mch pots, at 84.00 per 100. Field-grown
clumps of California at 85.00 per lOU.

Carnations.

Daybreak, Silver spray, Rose
Queen, Garfield and Portia.

Clean, healthy, field-grown stock, at $4 per 100.
Samples mailed on receipt of lUc to cover postage.

L. L. MAY &, CO., St, Paul, Minn.

Surplus Carnations.

I have 20uO CARNATIONS, field-grown, at

J4 00 per 100. in the followinK varieties:
200 Tidal Wave 200 Wm. Scott

200 Daybreak 200 Meteor

100 Bridesmai - .. .

300 Rose Que

W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

I'ortlii, lle.lor, M. <;.i\van, T. < «rlledge,
Daylireak. HUliii. 4,1(10 Ahigkit, #5.O0

per 100. j!" I VMl "llll DRDEH.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

When writing mention the American h'lurlBl,

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

&^<JL CARNATIONS

Good, healthy stock, t-'i per 100. Cash with order.

1000 Craig, 1000 Goldfinch,

1500 Alaska, lOOO Rose Queen,

150 Peachblow, 500 Delia Kox,

3000 Scotts, 500 Albertini,

3000 DRACAENA INDIVISA. price for 6 in. pots, glO

per 100.
5000 LATANIA BORBONIOA. 4 inchpots, 815per 100.
2000 FERNS— Nephrolepis exaltata.3 inch pots, 8iO

per 100
1000 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Sinch pots, 812.00

per 100.
1000 Cordata compacta, 3 inch, $12.00 per 100. All

very fine plants.

E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

Mention American rlorlat,

ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.

We do not claim to have everything; but we do
claim to have the Bnest stock of CATTLE YAS.
Just what the American Florists want.

Established plants by the dozen or the hundred,
and we also expect an early arrival of CATTLEYA
LABIATA. Write for particulars to

LAGER & HURRELL.
Orchid Growers and Importers. SUMMIT, N. J.

New Pedigree Gannas.

PHILADELPHIA— The Quest crimson.

MAIDENS BLUSH— Color of Daybreak carnation.

ALSACE — Nearest pure white- And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction.
Writelor THE CON ARD & JONES CO.,

special Mat. West Crove, Pa.

Mention AinerlCBD Klurtsl

CARNATION PLANTS FOR SALE

1000 WM. SCOTT, 500 TIDAL WAVE,
1000 PORTIA, 300 L. McCOWAN.

Strong, tield grown plants.
JAMES C. MURRAY, 401 Main St., PEORIA. ILL.

mb^^ CARNATIONS.

McCowan, Scott, Daybreak. Buttercup,

Eldorado. Portia, A. Webb, Louisa, Kitty

Clover. Good hoHllhy pUinla,*4 per IIKI; S:ii ptrllXiU.

HERRON d. STRATTON. OLEAN. N. Y.

MARIE LOUISE, CZAR AND SWANLEV
WHITE, strung, neldgronn and Uoailhy.

1st Bl/e, *iO.«l pcrltKiO; W.UO per lUU.
2nd size, yii.lW per MW; Svi.U) per lOU.
Cash with order.

E. McNALLY, Anchorage, Ky.

1897.

The American Florist.

211

Single Violets.

Per I)oz. I'er 1 00

Princess de Galles |t.oo $7.oo

Princess Beatrice (new) i.OO 7.oo

Admiral Avellan (new) 1.00 7.00

Luxonne 7S 5.oo

Petite Blue 75 S.oo

IMPORTANT NOTICE: — tM plants art
healthy, not diseased nor degenerated; each
kind true to name. All stock grown in cold
frames without artificial heat of any kind.

SINGLE VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY.

All good kinds furnished on application.

FRANCOIS SUPIOT,

57th St. & Lancaster Ave., PHILADELPHIA

Ment'on American Florist.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

STANDARD VARIETIES, $5.00

MRS. C. H. DUHME, 10.00

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, 12.50

F. DORNER &, SONS CO..

t-A FAYETTE, IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Always mention Amerlcnn Florist.

Field Krnwn Scolt. McGowan. Portia and Hose
Queen. $5 00 per 100; W.'i 00 per lOOO

Daybreak, and The Stuart iredl. $tl a 100; S65 1000.

Rooted cuttlnus of Mme. Bruant and Fleur Polte-
Tlne. $!.0O per 100.

VINCAS, fleld-grown. M.OO per 100.
I'alliis. Riilihers and Cut flowers.

THE F. R. WILLIAMS CO.,
334 Erie Street. CLEVELAND, O.

JSiiriDliiS Stools:

IN FINE CONDITION.
20C0 Wm. Scott and IfOO Uncle John, at 5c. Clean

as a whistle. No rust.

Also 4fOO 6eld-erown Roses. 1.5 to 20 inches, at 6c.

Bride, Bridesmaid. I,a France, K. A. Victoria,

and White I,a France.

JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST. FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN. Importer of Bulbs. Plants, Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention this paper-

T«v DREER'S
GftRDE-N Seeds,

iPlants. Bulbs & Requisites.
I They are the best at the
flowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENRY A. DREET:,.
PhiladelphU, Fa.
Mention Am. Florlat when writing.

»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

I HERB'S PANSIES

\ THE BEST.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, fine plants at |11.25 per 100;

Jio ou per 1000. Sample for 10 cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
X HERR'S

ICARNATIONS

^ 3000 TRIUMPH, th- I,.m ,„„k in ,-v.r%

♦

♦

A.t,I3I5KT IWX.

2000 McGOWAN, 1
1000 ARMAZINDY.

700 ABUNDANCE. ! _^ ^.^

500 PORTIA. \ ^^- ^*^*'

300 ALASKA. I

500 CARTLEDGE. J

1 .-v.-ry ,iarii.-i,l:,r I .v.-r -r-w. al .f7..T0 p,-r hundr.'.i.

STOCK PLANTS

OF

E.\rH

Border Geranium "MARS," doz. $1.50; 15c

Canna BURBANK, strong clumps $1.25

" AUSTRIA, " 50

" BOUVIER, ■' " 25

" MME. CROZY, " •' 20

" CABOS, " " 25

2 year old 80UPERT ROSES, strong, 8 cts.
each; $7.50 per 100.

HELEN KELLER CARNATION, extra fine,
$5.00 per 100.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

ORGHIDSKSrORGHIDS
For Florists.

A. OIMMOCK,

and BRUGES. BELGIUM.

AGEXT:

14 Chambers St.. N. Y. City.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBIN K, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boekoop. Holland.

CARNATIONS

Fleld-srown In h<=avy soil: 500 SrOTT. 500 BKIDBS-
MAI1).1T5 HURITAN, 73 DBAN HOLE. 50T.CART-
LEi'GK. Perfectly healthy, sturdy plants, at $;i.50
per 100.

\^TOT TT'T^w! F.vtra larse clumps, good plump
il/Ull/Xl.~. crownc. IIKIEI MAItlK LOnSKand
:*t) CA1jIK1KNI.\, atW 00 per 1(N). Cash with order.

W. W. COLES, Kokomo, ind.

CARNATIONS

Free from Disease. Fleld-growu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

T7"TnT.T"PC! 1.000 LADY CAMPBELL,

" -I-V JJXi X 0. field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention American Florist.

PANSIES that PAY and PLEASE

$4.50.

Geraniums, .iiiOOO underway; Coleus, Bego-
nias, Petunias and Verbenas are Specialties.

D. K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

Marie Louise Violets
and Carnations.

Field-growu, $4.0() and $5.00 per 100.
Florida Hot Water Boiler No. "H". lor sale cheap.
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

LARGE FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

MAYOR PINCREE,
MORELLO.
MAUD DEAN,
LILY DEAN,
HARRISON'S WHITE, J

JUBILEE Per 100 $8.00

DELLA FOX, I

DAYBREAK, i

ELDORADO.
EMILY PIERSON, I

IVORY, I

LIZZIE McCOWAN,
MINNIE COOK,
PORTIA,
ROSE QUEEN, i

SILVER SPRAY,
TIDAL WAVE,
WM. SCOTT, !

Send for Special Price List on Palms and Fern

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES:
Western Springs, III.

CHICAGO:

84&86 Randolph SI.

Jubilee Carnations.

Growing in 3-inch pots, at $10.00 per 100.
Quantity limited.
Cash with order.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

^ , ,„ Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa.

Money Drier Office. Station H. Phlla.. Pa.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at ;$1.5o per dozen;
iglO.OO per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, PaulP.O.,Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS. L. I,

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Send for our I'rice List

E.G. HILL & CO..

wi]oi6§ai6Fiori§i§

RICHMOND. INDIANA

PRIMROSES. Per 100

CHINKSE PRIMROSES, 3 inch pots 82.50

CINERARIAS, ready Nov. 1st 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 20 vars., 5inch pots.. 8.00
PANSY PLANTS, ready Oct. 15th, 1000 $3.50. .60

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

FIELD GROWN uARNATIONSi

New and standard vars., $5.00 per 100 and upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 2,

Pekm, 111.

"There is no doubt about it," remarked
Mr. Geo. A. Kuhl to your correspondent
during a recent visit to his place, ''that a
revival of business has set in which
promises a gradual and steady improve-
ment." Situated in the very midst of the
agricultural district and being a man of a
penetrative turn of mind and of sound
business judgment, Mr. Kuhl's words are
certainly significant.

That Mr. Kuhl entertains the most
sanguine hopes as to the future outlook is
further attested by theextensive improve-
ments that have been going on at his
own place during the past three months.
His entire plant has been thoroughly
overhauled and remodeled and lour addi-
tional houses, each 22x58, have been
recently built. All told, Mr. Kuhl has 19
houses, covering over 50,000 square feet.
A stroll through Mr. Kubl's greenhouses
was a treat long to be remembered, for
never have I beheld stock at this season
of the year in as fine condition. The ten
houses of roses, comprising the best
standard varieties, are doing splen-
didly, the stock looking clean, healthy
and vigorous. His carnations are like-
wise in the pink of condition, while the
chrysanthemums promise to excel any of
his previous efforts.

The benches in tbecarnation houses are
6 feet wide, the bottoms of tiling on iron
supports. They were evidently made to
last.

Mr. Kuhl has recently returned from a
pleasant trip to Mackinaw Island.

Homo.

Greenhouse Building.

Stoughton, Mass., Frank Howell, one
small carnation house.

Du Bois, Pa., W. J. Olds, one commer-
cial house 20x100.

West Brook, Me.,B. D. Elwell, one con-
servatory.

Wilmington, Del., Riverview Cemetery,
one greenhouse.

Thompsonville, Conn., E. W. Bailey,
one greenhouse.

Reading, Mass., Chas. Ingram, one car-
nation house 18x100.

Portsmouth, N. H., A. H. Stacey, one
commercial house.

Fryeburg, Me., C. F. Goodnow, one
greenhouse.

Brighton, Mass., G. A. Black, one vio-
let house 22x64.

Kennett Square, Pa., J. C. Chrieff, six
commercial bouses.

Clinton, Mass., F. P. Sawyer, small
commercial iouse.

Glastonbury, Conn., J. R. Morgan &
Son, one carnation house 22x150.

Pine Bush, N. Y., Mrs. S. C. Howell,
two commercial houses.

Olney, Pa.^. L. Nichols, two green-
houses 10x80 each.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— C. W. Garfield,
four vegetable forcing houses, each
20x110.

Reading, Pa. — Geo. F.Baer, one conser-
vatory, 28x60.

Newton, Mass. — Robert Rodden, one
carnation house 20x130.

Messrs. Hitchings & Co. are erecting in
the vicinity o( Boston, the following
greenhouses: Mt. Hope Cemetery, one
plant house 25x100; W. W. Wood, Ando-
ver, plant house and grapery 22x50; H.
Dumaresq, Chestnut Hill, palm house
20x100; The Misses Walker, Waltham,
plant house 30x50 and nectarine house
10x70; Peter B. Bradley, Hingham, palm
house 35x35, rose house 20x100, plant
house 20x50, grapery 24x100, and 230
running feet of vegetable and fern houses,

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

New York Long Distance New Rochelte Long Distance

Telephone I742--38. Telephone i5l.

The largest and finest stock in America. Now is the time to order

and have your stock shipped by freight before cold

■weather and save expressage.

TWO WEEKS. '^SPECIAL OFFER" for two weeks.

ARECA LUTESCENS, 5-in. pots, 15-18 in.

high, 7-8 in. rots, 8 ft.
COCOS WEODELIANA, 2;^ to 5-inch pots.

Beautiful stock.
LATANIA BORBONICA, in all sizes.
KENTIA BELMOREANA, linest stock ever

offered, in all sizes.
PHCENIX Reclinata, Rupicola, Canarlensis,

ditterent sizes.
DRACHMAS, 10 vats., colored and coloring.

If you are in the market to buy and get
and cool grown stock. Write for prices.

Write, Telegraph or Telephone

DRAC/£NA canes, grand lot in fine shape-
13 varieties. (Last offer).

FICUS ELASTICA, 10,000 beautiful plants,
50c and 75c each.

FERNS— Nephrolepis cordata compacta.
The finest in the country.

Nephrolepis dav. furcans, grand stock (two
houses).

Nephrolepis Bostonlensls. Ferns for jardin-
ieres, in 6 varieties, 2'4'-inch pots.

the finest stock, give us a call. Home-grown
, and our carriage will meet you.

SIEBBECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Clean, strong, healthy stock; all varieties.

PALMS AND FERNS.

Best commercial varieties and sizes; prices moderate.

CUT FLOWERS.

Large and fine stock always on hand,
\/\/|RE WORK. Best workmanship; lowest prices.

r-> III Q ^ Romans. Harrisii, Calla, Chinese Lily, and all Dntch Bulbs
D \J L D ^3 . now ready.

'^°#i^sr.'xsT ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

CARNATIONS.

Rose Queen, Silver Spray,

Daybreak, Portia.

Fine, stocky, field-grown plants.

SMILAX.

A few thousand Smilax, good strong
plants in 2^-inch pots.

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise, clean, healthy plants.
Write for prices.

GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, 111.

Mention AmerJcnn FlorlHt.

strong plants, grown outside all sum-
mer. P. hastata, P. cretica albo lin-
eata, P. adiantoldes, etc., 3-incli pots,
>6.00 per 100; S55.00 per lOCO.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown. Pa.

CmERARIAS

We have a large assortment of Dwarf, Large-
Flowering Cinerarias. Our strain of this beauti-
ful plant IS conceded to be the best.

2>!(-inch. $2.50 per 100; $20 00 per 1000.

S. WHITTON & SON, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets, UTICA, N. Y.

Mention American Florist.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

2-lncli pots $3. .iO per 100, $20,110 per 1000

PRIMULA^ transplanted seedlings, from Hats
%\-:*i per lUO.

FERNS, :i-in.-li pnl.s $.S.OO per 100

CARNATIONS. Fleld grown Lizzie Mc-
IJowun and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Marie Loulwe, etroni: fleld trrown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted culUnas J8 00 per 100

SWAIN SON A $2.00 per 100

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Bonn and Golden Fleece... KiOO per 100

GERANIUMS.

Hooted cuttings $1.60 per 100, IXi 00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VAKIBTIK8.
ROSES, from ;j-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FlSHKII-L. N. " .

Ferns. Ferns.

PTERIS TREMULA and ARGYREA.

Kine pl.-mls, ^!4.00 per 100. From ll;ils, K.50 per 100.
Will e.'ichanRe for riindunus utilis, Marie Louise
N'iolets, clean "plants. Send siiinples.

TITUS BERST, Erie, Pa.

1897.

The American Florist.

213

Receiver's Sale!

THE ENTIRE STOCK OF PLANTS OF

PITCHER £ MANDA, at Short Hills, N. J.

Will be olTered for sale without reserve on October 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, next. The stock consists of over 100 000

PALMS IN SPLENDID CONDITION, in such standard varieties as Areca Baueri, Areca lutescens, Cocos

Weddeliana, Kentia Belmoreana, Kentia Forsteriana, Latania borbonica, Phcenix reclinata,

Livistona rotundifolia, etc., etc. ALSO the finest stock of Adiantum Farleyense

ever seen in this country, and a general assortment of other Ferns, as well as

a very fine lot of Ornamental Foliage Plants containing many

choice things not to be found elsewhere.

Together with all the greenhouses, packing sheds, etc., and all the real estate, which will be sold in four distinct

parcels as follows:

No. 1. Contains about 10^ acres, on which are located all the
greenhouses, about 80,000 feet of glass, all in excellent condition;
a good dwelling house, containing eight rooms; stable, store rooms,
packing she.1s, several hundred sash and frames, etc., etc. This is
a specially favorable opportunity to purchase a well established
Florist and Nursery business at a greatly reduced price, within
three minutes' walk of the railroad station, and eighteen miles
from New York City.

No. 2. Contains about 3 acres, with a good dwelling house
on it, within 500 feet of the railroad station.

No. 3. Contains about 6}^ acres, now used as an Herbaceous
Nursery, and is well stocked with the largest and best collection
of these plants in the country. Close to railroad station.

No. 4. Contains about 62 acres, well adapted for an excellent
Nursery, Farm, or to cut up tor building lots. This is situated on
the main road between Short Hills and Summit, and one mile
from each station.

S@"For Catalogue containing full particulars write to

JOHN N. MAY, Receiver, Short Hills, New Jersey, or

CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers, 60 Vesey St., New York City.

LONGIFLORUM

of our own importation from Japan, we offer the
following surplus stock:

SIZE, 5-7 INCH, $8.75 PER BOX OF 500.

6-8 " 11.25 " " 450.

" 7-9 " 12.00 " " 300.

Orders only taken for whole boxes.
CASH WITH ORDER.

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point, N.Y.
FERNS. FERNS. FERNS.

Grand Stock In A No. 1 Shape.

Pteris tremula I

" cretica I 2}4-in.,

" serrulata 1 1+ per lOO.

" plumosa r

" hastata adiantoldes 3-in.,

Selaginella Emiliana | $6 per lOO.

Gymnogramme Martensii, etc. I

( 'iieh ,ir wJitiwlHotory references
mti!-t jKcuMjpmiy nil orders

J. B. HEISS, ne So. Main St , Dayton 0.

UGLY HOMES

Are impossible if you follow the har-
monious combinations of colors for
house painting, which you can see on
the sample cards of LUCAS PAINT.
Send for them. They are practical.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns.

Areca lutescens, Latania borbonica, Kentias,
Cocos Weddeliana, Etc.

HARDY, HOME-GROWN, PERFECT PLANTS, LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES.

CALL AND SEE THEM. They will BEAR INSPECTION.

Wholesale List on application.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention Amerloan Florist.

; OBNiTwEllTAf TREeTaND SHRUBS.

t Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, tiiier block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

Mention American Florist.

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

GIBLIN & CO., Ulica, N. Y.

VIOLETS. SMILAX.

trruwn. lar^e. and
' been Imubled wlthcIleeaBG

In ihiB Becllon) WOO per 100: $35.00 per 1000. 2nd size
Violets will be $3.00 per 100: $2:2. M per 1000.

SMILAX from2ann 2W-lnch pots strong, cut back
once. $1 .2.1 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Encash or good
references witb order please. Samples by mall 10c.

Write for special price on large lots.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

214

The American Florist.

Oct. 2,

Louisville, Ky.

F. Walker & Co. bad quite a large dec-
oration last week for one of the largest
dry goods houses in the city. The build-
ing was effectively decorated from the
basement to the -tth floor with golden-
rod, palms and flowers, for which F.
Walker & Co. deserve great credit.

The Louisville florists have been doing
quite a large business in cut flower work
the past week for the different openings
of dry goods and millinery stores. Since
the cool weather business has been very
good.

Mr. Paul Berkowitz, of Bayersdorfer &
Co., was in the city a few days ago and
says that trade is very good.

Mr. Julius Buser has added to his large
plant two new houses which are full of
Beauties, Meteors and carnations. His
entire stock is looking fine.

Mr. Louis Kirch has a fine lot of carna-
tions this year, much larger and better
than ever before. He expects to realize
quite a good bit on his stock this fall and
winter. Mr. Kirch says he thinks busi-
ness will be good from now on as the
weather is in the growers favor.

All the florists are kept busy now and
the dull season is about over.

Fred Haupt, Sec'y Ky. S. of F.

Des Moines, la.

Trade is some better at this writing
than for the past month, but not up to
normal yet.

Our state fair was held last week. The
display of plants and cut flowers was
good considering the dry season. The
premiums are not large and outside flo-
rists did not exhibit.

The annual picnic of the Des Moines
Florists' Club was held September 23 at
Union Park, and although late in the sea-
son the weather was fine, mosquitos also.
Twenty-four sat down to the supper,
which was so bountiful that some wanted
to come back next afternoon on condition
that the ladies would provide as bounti-
ful a feast. Several firms were not repre-
sented at all.

Carnations are nearly all housed
and looking fairly well. 'Mums are late,
but promise good results. J. T. D. F.

PouGHKEEPSiE,N.Y. — The great Dutch-
ess county exhibition will be held at the
Armorv in Poughkeepsie on November 3,
4 and 5. A very large number of special
premiums have been contributed, a list of
which may be obtained of the secretary,
W. G. Gomersall, Fishkill-on-Hudson.

JUTE PAPER POTS

Finest thing on earth for
Shipping Plants.

VERY STRONG, LIGHT,

NEAT and ATTRACTIVE.

J. B. WOODIN,

OWOSSO. - MICH.

GEO. KELLER & SON

ACTTKEUS

Flower Pols.

Before buying' write for prices.
36t-363 Herndon Street.
near WrlKfUwood Ave .

CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Rl ACQ for(,rr..,ilM.i,-'... "„.,.rv;,i,iri..s,Hot.

Mills, I'aints. nils, .■!,■ THE REEO GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.
.A. >'U J-iIj XjirrSI of ^T7Xj^ X'.A.IS'S.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 10^719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES: ' " - ~ ' -— - ■ — - - '-"- ~

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.

When wrltlnK mention Amerlc

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

^

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
laction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6, 7. 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed

and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other,
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

Remember, these Pots are as cheap

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y.

, SUCCES.SOliToN'STfErrEJIS
<anu/acfurer of STEFFENS BRO?

FLORISTS
DESIGNS

"^"^' ^^-AND SUPPLIES. —

^35 EAST :if - STREET. NEW YORK CfTY

■iliniT mention Amerit

^;. "NEW DEPARTURE," ^
r VEMTliaTING I\PP1.I8NCE>

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

OUI«

TRADE niREGTORY

.A. IT 33

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence matter in addition to the directory list

miCE S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pota, etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send for price Hut and Bamplee (which will be sent
free and we know you will K've ub your order:

J* 6< SWAHN S SONS) lainneapolUf 'lUinn.

Mention Amerloan Floriit.

It costs 4 cents for each 600 feet of floor spa09.

Nikoteen

r^ment nnrtBts. Usea fcr fomlgattonor spraylur

or nat. 200 pounds of tobacco In one pint of

'> ^oid by fteedimeu Clrcalai itV' PEABOURA

LHICAuO. ^

fOuicklv^Do€s!*H-. 4i^

FOR SALE BY
Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
write to
LonsviLtK

ISpikit Ccred
Tobacco Co.

iLouisville.Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rljfht from the nmnufncuirers. Before buyln*: pots

write to U9 for Spetial Prices and Discounts.

Our pots are reel In color.

213. 16. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.

When wrttlDK mention Amertcar Florist

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

i897.

The American Florist.

215

KROESGHELL BROS. CO.

inin»i-i.o'vux>

Greenhouse t Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

Bollere madecf the I .t t r„i,HTl,l »liell, firebox
BhfttB and heads < I sli . i w lu r sf.ii, e all around
Ifronl. sides and Uatkl \\ rlltj lur liiluruiatlon.
Mention Amertoan Florist.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MpRE DURJURUS THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP TO ^£ FEET •HJLENGTH OR UNfGER.

jREENHOUS

AND OftftR BOILDtWC MATERIAL.

"CYP^JS LUMBER4l»^sUSES."

Send jFo>-aur Specitl fireefihouaycf^cu l&r.

T^^^T STean;v5 Ijymbejl- (o.,\

When writing mention American Florist.

LOUISIANA
Cypress
^^^1 Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

When writlDK mention the Amerloan Florist'

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATING.

MYERS & CO.

1518 & 1520 S. 9th St.
PHILADELPHIA.

TEi.ErHOXE Call 1782 isth St.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac-
tory.' If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use.
There is White Cypress. Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that
grows on the hij;h lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these ditTerent kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it .' If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell.
We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front.
We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it^
and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop-
ardize. We send out the best only.

Write for Circul;
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

Trade Mark.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

New York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. Congrett. BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 anil 59 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO,

Natural Ga§ Made Gla§§

FOR GREENHOUSES.

"Wxrit:^ for lalre'St: x — "''^"rt, ^m

When wrltlnK mention the American FlorlBt.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

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The American Florist.

Oct. 2.

Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K -OT

American Boiler ro...ili;
American Jadoo Co... 206

Amllng E C -tW

Bailer F A -TO

BaaBett & Wasbbum .~l)*i
IVi

Bayemdorfer H 4 Co. .-1»;

Beckert Ttieo F -U'.i

Berger a H & Co.... -■»•<

Berst TItUB '.'li

Bobblnk LC ill

Bonsall J B 20'.!

Boston Letter Co 20t;

Brown I* 2U5

BudlODgJ A 205

Bnrkl *Ted 210

Burpee W Atlee & Co . 208

Carmody J D.. 214

Chocolate Cooler Co 20t;
ClucaB & Boddlngton

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Roses— Notes -1"

Carnations— some Flatbush growers 2IS

Chrysanthemums— seedlings 218

Gloxinias . 218

Floral arrangements at Hamburg (2 illus.) . . 21.S

Miscellaneous seasonable hints 2IS

A windmill .... 219

The Hamburg exposition 220

New York 221

Boston 222

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Washington, D. C 222

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Tempering water (illus ) . 223

St. Louis 223

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Kansas City, Mo 280

Syracuse, N. Y ^. 232

Warning 232

San Francisco 234

o:b ITU A.ie'X' .

William A. Stiles, one of the park
commissioners of New York City, and
formerly maraoing editor of Garden and
Forest, died October 6 in Jersey City, N.
J., of cancer in the stomach.

Mr. Stiles was 60 years of age and a
bachelor.

Geneva, N. Y. — The large safe In the
oflSce of the W. & T. Smith Nursery Co.
■was blown open on Thursday last by bur-
glars. Forty dollars was the amount of
the plunder taken.

Rose Notes.

There are few if any positions in a rose
growing establishment so hard to fill
satisfactorily as that of night fireman.
He should be a combination of mechanic,
florist and fireman, and should be the
essence of faithfulnes?, honor and trust-
worthinesF, and above all a sober man;
if not quite up to the standard as a
mechanic, etc., we may get along fairly
well provided he has good sense, and is
sober and trustworthy, but the latter
qualifications are absolutely essential. A
poor grower may spoil a house or two of
rosss through his negligence or incapa-
city, which is bad enough, but a fireman
addicted to intemperance, or one that is
not faithful to duty may fall asleep at his
post, and going out in the morning we
may find the work of months destroyed.
hX least two such cases have come under
my observation and I always feel very
happy if I have a fireman who can be
trusted Implicitly.

There are several devices that have
been tried more or less for checking the
fireman and minimizing the risk in the
event of neglect on his part. One of the
best that I have seen is the watchman's
clock, a very ingenious piece of mechanism
that he carries with him when making
his rounds. In the center of the clock and
exposed to view only when the clock is
opened (a diflicult feat except with the
proper key) is a kind of roller which
revolves once in twelve hours. To pre-
pare it for use a narrow strip of paper the
proper size is wound round the roller and
made to adhere to it, the paper is lined
horizontally and vertically, 12 vertical
lines to indicate the hours, and the hori-
zontal ones to correspond in number with
the number of greenhouses. It Is fitted
with as many keys as there are green-
bouses, all dissimilar, and these are
chained to a post close to the thermome-
ter, one in each house; the watchman
making his rounds takes the houses in
rotation and after looking i»t the ther-
mometer inserts the key and gives it one
turn, and so on through all the houses.
The turning of the key punches a hole in
the strip of paper on the line correspond-
ing to the number of the greenhouse and in
the proper hour column so that when the
clock is opened in the morning we see at a
glance how many times, and the hour at
which each house was visited. I know
from experience that he is a very smart
man who can skip his work and escape

being given away by the watchman's
clock.

Another tell tale is the thermostat and
electric bell, a simple and comparatively
inexpensive arrangement operated by a
small battery. The thermostats, one In
each house, can be set at any temperature
to suit the plants and in case the temper-
ature of any of the houses goes beyond
the maximum or minimum at which the
thermostat is set the alarm goes off and
will keep on ringing until the conditions
are changed or the current is switched off.
With this system working properly cook-
ing or freezing is entirely out of the ques-
tion.

Another and more simple test of the
faithfulness and veracity of the fireman
can be made by having a few self-register-
ing thermometers secreted here and there
among the bushes, shifting them every
day and when we are compelled to com-
plain of the uneven temperature it will be
very easy to furnish the proof. Of couse
a thoroughly reliable and conscientious
man is worth infinitely more than any or
all of these devices, and with such a one
they will not be necessary, but most of
us will be compelled to admit that we
have no great superabundance of faithful-
ness, and we sometimes find the least at
the critical moment where we expected to
discover the most.

It Is a mooted question how large a
place must be in order to afford a regular
fireman. I think that any concern boast-
ing 25.000 square feet of glass may not
simply incur the expense but will actually
save money by having a night man; there
will be a considerable saving of fuel, and
the greenhouse men being relieved from
night duty will do much better work
during the day; but above all the uniform
temperature as a result of continual
watchfulness must help materially to
improve the stock and quality of the
bloom.

It is well to have at least two ther-
mometers in each house and in very long
structures one to every hundred running
feet; they should be encased In neat
wooden boxes to shield them from the
sun and to secure a correct indication of
the actual temperature. For the benefit
of the fireman whose memory need not be
taxed unnecessarily, and the man in
charge during the day whose memory
will be refreshed wonderfully by it, it is
well to mark plainly on a piece of card
board and have the latter in a conspicu-
ous position near the thermometer the
temperature required during the night,
the mean day temperature in cloudy
weather, and the minimum and maximum
of heat desirable when the sun shines.
Rob't Simpson.

FisHKiLL, N. Y.— J. G. Burrow has sold
his business to Trowbridge & Holmes,
who will continue it.

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Oct. p,

Some Flatbusb Carnation Growers.

The Flatbush carnationlsts are all
through with their planting and the inte-
rior of the houses already begins to look
very attractive, especially in the earlier
planted houses, which are now densely
crowded with buds. The plants have
done splendidly in almost every case, and
there is no doubt that the reputation of
this section for finecarnations will be fully
sustained in the coming season. Lizzie
McGowan is still the favorite white judg-
ing from the overwhelming proportion in
which it is planted. A good many Harri-
son's White are seen. As compared with
Scott this white sport appears to be a
much later bloomer. Scott is now thickly
set with buds, while Harrison's White
planted at same time and given similar
treatment shows only an occasional
spike. The peculiar characteristic of
Scott in coming semi-double early In the
season is noted also in its white relative.
Eugene Dailledouze remarks that the ear-
lier Sco':t is planted the more single flow-
ers it will throw.

Dailledouze Bros, have had a fine new
Iron frame house erected this season by
Lord & Burnham. It is 200 feet long
with glass front and back bevelled and
butted up against the roof glass. Scott
is the variety most largely planted at this
establishment. There is a full bench of
Graham's Victor. They like it very much
and find it equally popular with the store
men. Of Minnie Cook there is almost an
entire house in fine shape. One good feat-
ure noted by Mr. Dailledouze regarding
this variety is that, as with Helen Keller,
everybody cannot grow it. A few Ivory
have been planted for a further trial.
This variety was not quite satisfactory
last season. Flora Hill has been produc-
ing some very fine, large blooms and
proves to be an excellent keeper. The
only dark variety grown here is a seedling
which is giving at this early date a fine
crop of flowers. Hector is the favorite
scarlet. C. A. Dana, Mayor Pingree and
other recent introductions, as well as a
large number of seedlings, are all being
given a thorough test.

Waning popularity and falling prices
for chrysanthemums have bad their eflfi;ct
here as elsewhere and Dailledouze Bros,
have planted one-third less than last year.
Bergmann is now being cut and the flow-
ers are very large. A handsome promis-
ing yellow is Mrs. Trainor L. Parks, the
stock of which is controlled by Messrs.
Dailledouze and Ernst Asmus. It has a
grand habit and blooms a little ahead of
mid-season. Major Bonaffon shows up
well, as it always does. The only draw-
back to this superb variety lies in its
brittle foliage, which breaks badly in
shipping.

McGowan looks as well if not better
than ever before at Suydam's. Here is
also seen a pretty sport from McGowan
of peachblow color, a lovely flower.
Equally interesting is a deep colored
sport from Scott, nearly as dark as Tidal
Wave. This is planted in considerable
quantity and seems to take well with the
New York retailers. Harrison's white
has made big healthy looking plants with
Mr. Suydam but very few flowers as yet.
It may be more satisfactory later on. I

Sebic is grown as the best crimson here.
A house of McGowan planted July 1 is
now in heavy crop.

Two new additions to the ranks of the
carnation growers are W. W. and C.
Kouwenhoven who up to this season
have been forcing vegetables but have
been compelled by the low returns to
make some o'ther use of the houses and
have turned them into carnations. AtC.
Kouwenhoven's there are three houses of
carnations and one of mignonette. Finer
carnations it would be hard to find, and
this is usually the case when carnations
are given a chance at the fine old rich soil
that has been used for lettuce and cucum-
ber forcing. One house of Scotts that
was planted Easter week, the sashes
having been taken oflf all summer, is a
beautiful sight at present. McGowan,
Daybreak and Portia also look well.
W. W. Kouwenhoven grows the same
varieties and they are equally promising.

Over at Woodhaven McGowan has
found another congenial spot at Reimels'
where in a soil composed entirely of sand
and manure it seems to revel. The soil is
so light that the plantscannot be staked,
as the stakes will not hold up right. One
half of the stock of the dark Scotts seen
at Suvdam's is held by Mr. Reimels, and
it looks equally well.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging new seedlings
will be in session October 2, 9, 16, 23
and November 6, 13, 20, 27. Exhibitors
should make their entries (for which a fee
of $2 is charged for each variety entered)
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week the blooms are to be shown.
Blooms forwarded to any of the follow-
ing addresses, express prepaid, will re-
ceive careful consideration:

Boston —A. H. Fewkes, Horticultural
Hall.

New York.— Eugene Dailledouze, care
of Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square
Garden.

Philadelphia.— Edwin Lonsdale, 1514
Chestnut street.

Cincinnati,— R. Witterstaetter, corner
4th and Walnut streets.

Chicago— W. N. Rudd, room 202, 185
Dearborn street.

SILVER CUP.

The Chrysanthemum Society's silver
cup to be ofi'ered annually will be awarded
to the best 6 varieties, 6 blooms each
(36 blooms). The first cup will be com-
peted for October 21. Competitors should
forward their blooms, express prepaid, to
Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square Gar-
den, New York City. Open to all; no
entry fee. Those desiring further particu-
lars address Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y,
Adrian, Mich.

Gloxinias.

Please tell us how to grow gloxinias in
the greenhouse. We could grow them
before we went into business, but can't
succeed now. They start nicely and bud,
then leaves and buds drop and they rest

a while.then start up and repeat the same
process again. We are careful not to wet
the foliage in watering. W. H. G.

The treatment of the gloxinia has often
been written up in the Florist. It is
simply to start in February, March or
April; till they form leaves they need but
little water, and as they grow in size they
need a higher temperature, for they are a
truly tropical plant. They can be started
in a temperature of 55° to 60°, but will
grow and flower better in their normal
temperature of 75° or higher. When
leaves are well developed they want plenty
of water, and if allowed to suffer for want
of it will soon show it.

The amount of light or sunshine that a
gloxinia needs is perhaps the most par-
ticular part of their culture. If we used
the style of shading that is generally used
in Europe, viz., a rolling cloth of some
kind which would shade when the sun
was shining brightly, and when not there
would be no shade; it would be right for
gloxinias. A dark whitewashed house is
not the place for a gloxinia, neither is a
house where the full rays of the sun are
uiiobstructed. A rather coarse soil that
will let water pass freely through is best
and you are perfectly right in not letting
theleavesget wet, especially onadullday.

I have seen evidence this summer of
what I have often stated, that the glox-
inia is one of the very best summer flow-
ering house plants, the dry air of a room
and the perfect light of a north window
suiting it better than a greenhouse.

Wm. Scott.

Floral Arrangement at the Hamburg
Exposition.

While at Hamburg our correspondent
secured a number of photographs of the
leading exhibits in the way of floral
arrangements. While many of the ar-
rangements are open to criticism from our
standpoint, some are really good and all
will undoubtedly be of interest. Others
will appear in succeeding issues.

AN EFFECT IN RED.

This arrangement impressed Mr. Ber-
terman very favorably, and he thought
the red eff^ect very beautiful. The basket
is of birch bark and the flowers are an-
thuriums, amaryllises, and red carnations.
Croton leaves and red berries are also
used, and the vase finished with a bow of
dark red ribbon.

BRIDAL OUTFITS.

The head wreaths were of German myr-
tle with either orange blossoms (artifi-
cial) or myrtle blooms. The hand bou-
quets were of roses (badly wired) and
valley, some with eucharis and bougain-
villea. Most of them rather clumsy from
our standpoint.

Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints.

POTTING SOIL.

Before you get the fall rains which must
come don't neglect to put away inthedry
your winter and spring supply of potting
soil. We do forget it or neglect it some-
times and the months of March and April
find us running round willing to give a
good many dollars for a few loads of good
soil. That taken in wet in the fall and
stored in a shed will take all winter to dry,
so get in that most necessary of all your
materials, good soil, when it is dry and in
a proper condition to handle.

LIFTING ROOTS AND BULBS.

There is no need of lifting such roots as
cannas, caladiums and gladioluses directly

1897.

The American Florist.

219

A n eJlect in red.
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE HAMBURG EXPOSITION

their tops are cut with the frost, but
don't let the frost get near the root. It
seems almost certain that gladiolus bulbs
will sometimes survive our winters if
buried bv accident a foot or so below the
surface, but for all that they won't stand
a degree of frost when dug up and ex-
posed. So don't leave them to dry in the
frosty nights as I have seen done and many
thousand fine bulbsruined. Where youcan
keep potatoes will do for gladiolus. Those
that have no better place to store cannas
and caladiums can put them under a rose
house bench, but not on the moist
ground; place them in flats or on boards.
Caladiums will winter finely in this place,
atd so will the cannas, but don't let the
drip of the bench fall on them; it must be
kept off in some way. The drip will most
assuredly ruin a large proportion of your
canna roots.

HERBACEOUS PLANTS.

It is a most proper time now to do any
planting or transplanting of herbaceous
plants. Such plants as paeonies, phloxes,
pyrethrums, in fact all the well-known
plants of this class will move now with
perfect safety and you will have less time
to do it in the spring. The plants I have

mentioned are considered perennial, and
so they are in a measure, but many of
them will after a few years begin to go
back in quality of flower and vigor of
plant unless they are lifted, dividtd and
given fresh and rich soil. There is no time
that you can give your herbaceous plants
a deep well manured piece of ground so
well as when first planting.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Those who think chrysanthemums pay
at low prices can hardly have realized the
great amount of titre and labor that at
this time must bespentonthem; thework
seems endless, but it will soon be over.

The later varieties will now get the last
disbudding, and some varieties more than
others send out a great many lateral
shoots which must be kept pinched off if
the best results are looked for. When
growing strongly and forming buds the
chrysanthemums will take plenty of
water. When they begin to show color
less is needed, and when well out will bear
to be decidedly on the dry side.

Two weeks ago I mentioned that the
rust had been cured or stopped on a bench
of 'mums last year by the use of the liquid
Bordeaux mixture. A month ago a bench

of Golden Wedding was attacked by the
rust and would, I feel sure, have ruined
the lot if left alone. They have been syr-
inged twice a week with the ammoniacal
mixture, which has the essential quality
of the Bordeaux, viz.: sulphate of copper,
and the rust is stopped. It has notspread
either on the Individual plant or on the
whole bench. Another year I would cer-
tainly use It as a preventive.

The black fly keeps at work right up
to time of flowering, and as it is then im-
possible to use the extract you must give
three good doses of tobacco smoke, which
will lay the black fly dead at your feet,
and I have never found the smoke to hurt
either leaf or flower of the chrysanthe-
mum.

AZALEAS.

When your azaleas arrive, whicj will
be soon, don't forget to soak the ball in
a tub of water for a minute or two. You
never can get the dry ball thoroughly
wet by watering. Don't be afraid to
pare away some of the ball if too large,
and pack the new soil firmly round the
roots.

CARNATIONS FOR BEDDING.

If your trade calls for carnation plants
for the borders in spring time, and it is
very natural and proper that your cus-
tomers should want them, don't sell
them a worn-out plant that has been
forced and flowering all winter, but go
out to your carnation field now and lift
up a few hundred of those that you left
when you planted. Small stocky plants
are better for this purpose than the larger.
Pinch off all flowering shoots, pot firmly
in 4^2 or 5-inch pots and plunge in a cold
frame. Tkey will winter finely and will
be entirely satisfactory to your customer
and a good paying price is paid for them.
$2.50 and $3 a dozen will pay hand-
somely, for they have taken up no valua-
ble bench room, only a little watching
during winter. W. Scott.

A Windmill.

Will W. S. kindly tell us what success
he has with the "Aermoter" in winter.
Also what he would consider a reesona-
ble htight for a tank. We have two acres
of ground and about 16,000 feet of glass.
Our water bill amounts to about $100
per year. S. N. Co.

I am very pleased to give any informa-
tion I possess about the "Aermoter"
windmill and its performance because it
has proved such a boon to me. My mill
is 60 feet high to center of wheel. The
wheel is 8 feet in diameter. The height
of the wheel is simply a matter of
location; if tall buildings or trees are
surrounding it you must be above them.
The tower and wheel is made entirely of
galvanized steel and needs no painting
although a painting may not hurt it.
The well from which this mill draws
water is for IS feet a dug well and till a
very dry time came did me all right, but
when a dry time came with increased
want of water I ran short of water; then
I drilled down another 32 feet and a
S-inch pipe followed the drill. At the
depth mentioned we struck a supply of
water that has never yet given out.

There is not the slightest trouble about
winter. The upper valve of the pump is
5 feet below the surface of the ground
and of course no frost touches it; from
there the pipe leads off below the frost
line into the greenhouse and then rises to
the surface and continues along to the
shed and up to the tank, which in my
case holds 150 barrels. I cannot speak
too highly of the Chicago Aermoter.

220

The American Florist.

Oct.

Such a mill as I have cost $60; the pomp
and puttine up cost neatly $40 more, but
It is a comfort and you will save lots of
money if you buy one and cease paying
that hundred dollars a year.

Wm. Scott.

The Hamburg Exposition.

A few words about Wilhelmshohe, near
Cassel, Emperor William's summer resi-
dence, before continuing about the Ham-
burg exhibition. Wilhelmshohe is a beau-
tiful spot, created by some landscape
architect of long ago, and nature has so
assisted the original plan that it is worth
a trip to enjoy. No tourist should miss
it. It is one of the most lovely places in
Germany. Besides the wonderful old
pines, lindens, oaks, etc., the collection of
deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs
Is unlimited. The extensive mountain
side is interspersed with rockeries, foun-
tains, waterfalls, temples, retreats, imi
tation ruins, etc. The bedding near the
castle is very artistic and beautiful. The
conservatories are well known for the
splendid rare plants they possess. Since
1866, when Kurhessen was added to
Prussia, Cassel and Wilhelmshohe have im-
proved wonderfully; new widestreets with
substantial houses and fine gardens are
being laid out around them. It is a health
resort. While attending church services
in the castle chapel the writer had a good
opportunity to see the imperial couple
and visitors attending divine service. The
chapel holds only about 150 persons, and
the privilege was accorded the writer to
be present because it was the church of
his younger days.

On the way to Hamburg I stopped long
enough in Frankfurt o. M. to visit the
horticultural exhibition there, which also
Is kept up all summer, but it is principally
a rose display, and the roses were not at
their best and the balance was rather neg-
lected; however, some very nice things
could be seen. One group of plants in a
bed attracted the writer's attention. The
group contained Solanums lacinatum,
marginatum, cyananthum, robustum,
atropurpureum, pyracanthemum, War-
scewiczii and De Noteri; also NIcotiana
colossea and Wigandia carascana. It
was a very showy and striking large
group.

A visit to the general market halls did
not reveal anything of interest. There
are many flower stalls where were bloom-
ing pot plants of poor quality, also
wreaths, bouquets, and cut flowers, the
quality of which was not inviting.

Arriving in Hamburg on August 26, I
was ready for duty as judge for the spe-
cial fall exhibit, which began the next
day. The judges' tribunal consisted of
twenty sections, five to each section; to
each section was given an intelligent
guide. Among the judges was Prof.
Bailey, of Ithaca, N. Y. I was very glad
to meet at least one from America, but
this was all; why no more stayed over
to see this beautiful show I cannot com-
prehend; many French, Danish, English
and from all European countries, both
florists and amateurs, were present. In
the writer's section were a French baron
from Paris, a Danish florist, a florist from
Saxony, one from Brunswick and one
American — International indeed.

The first day'swork was light, on laurel
trees and other specialties, but the next
day's judging on floral work was long
and tedious. There were so many com-
petitors and only three prizes, with the
privilege to give some special prizes,
which we did, but of course several dis-
satisfied competitors have already filed
their disapproval, which Is the case in

each section, and which was expected.
To get these protests straightened out, an-
swered, etc., is work for the section presi-
dents and the exhibition committee. At 1
p. m. each day a breakfast was served to
all, but what alunch! a great lay-out with
wine, cigars, etc. On the 28 th a ride was
given the awarding committees through
the principal streets and on small steamers
through the harbor, which was very
interesting and enjoyable, again stopping
for lunch on the way with the proper
accompaniments. After a drive to the
Botanical Gardens the gathering parted.

In the evening the banquet was held in
the banquet hall of the main building.
The lighting was perfect, the menu good
and substantial, the wines excellent,
music very good, but the table decora-
tions very scant and poor. The acous-
tics of the hall were very bad; the speak-
ers could be heard only twenty feet away.
Speech after speech followed in German,
French, English, Dutch, Danish, etc.
Prof. Bailey was, however, not present
to talk for our country. After the ban-
quet the members scattered to view the
main display below. At 11 p. m. the peo-
ple were still surging through the main
building and through the grounds. With
the wonderful illumination of the bridges
and buildings, it was a picture long to be
remembered. Many friendships were
formed, and I am sorry that our great
country was so poorly represented.

I have gathered much information on
many things and shall write more in my
next letter. There are many beautiful
things in the floral work and also much
rubbish, but in plants everything is Al.
W. B.

New York.

BUSINESS DULL. — A FINE ROSE ESTABLISH-
MENT FLUSHING INDUSTRIES —SUCCESS

OF OLD ROSES AT J. H. TAYLOR's —ANEW
BEGONIA — FLATBUSH BOWLERS -BOTAN-
ICAL GARDEN GETSITS APPROPRIATION. —
ANOTHER ORCHID SALE.— DEATH OF
CLEMENCE WOCKER, JR.

The improvement noted last week did
not last as well as it might, the coming
of warm sunny weather again and conse-
quent increase of cut having the usual
effect on prices and buyers. Many ex-
pressed a wish that a Jewish New Years
would come every Monday throughout
the season as that occasion proved to be
the best day the city flower trade has
seen for many moons. Violets show the
effects of the summery temperature and
the double ones now coming it are pretty
poor. Chrysanthemums are on the
increase daily with prices downward
tending. American Beauty Is also coming
in freely and with like results. Mac-
Donald & McManus have have had a
nice lot of cattleyas in their window on
West 30th street each day the past week.

One of the most pretentious of the new
establishments in the vicinity of New
York is the fine range of rose houses
recently completed by Hitchings & Co.
for Mr. Thome at Flushing. There are
two houses of 150 feet each, two of 1S6
each and one of 317 feet in length. Two
of Hitchings' new No. 57 heaters do the
business for the whole range. Thomas
Williams, formerly with S. C. Nash, is in
charge. Meteor, Bride and Bridesmaid
are grown exclusively, but a few plants
of Beauty and Carnot set out as an
experiment look so well that both these
varieties are likely to be planted in
quantity next year, by which time Mr.
Thome expects to have added another
300 foot house.

Flushing looks very pretty in its Sep-
tember dress, in fact it is one of the most

attractive of New York's suburbs, and
it is a good rose country as well. The John
Henderson place, which in past years was
so famous for its roses, is now handi-
capped in the race by its old style houses
which can no longer compete with those
of modern construction. Theie are, how-
ever, some fine houses of Brides, Brides-
maids, Cusins and Morgans that would
be hard to beat for quality, and carna-
tions and chrysanthemums, which are
grown in limited quantity are equal to
the best.

Over at Bayside, Mr. Taylor's new
candidate. Dean Hole, which is a sport
from Testout, is being given a chance to
prove its value as a commercial rose for
the first time and this winter's experience
with it will decide its fate. But few
blooms are seen on It yet. They are very
pretty and seem to hold their form much
better than does the parent variety and
it Is quite fragrant. Mr. Taylor has
found his experiments in carrying old
roses over from year to year so satisfac-
tory that this season finds him with no
young roses on the place excepting one
house of Beauties. He has five hundred
running feet of houses devoted to Beauty
one house being In its third year. This
house, at present, is fine and with its
long, strong stems, seems to dispute the
accuracy of Mr. Simpson's recently pub-
lished views that good stems cannot be
had from old Beauties whereat Mr. Tay-
lor is duly jubilant. Thefamous house of
old Brides now In its eighth year is still
fresh and blooming and it looks as though
the plants might outlive the house. Mr.
Smith, the foreman, agrees with his em-
ployer as to the carried over stock and
asserts that "theold fellows did the best."

Mr. F. H. P. Imbert, of Wood Ridge,
has an interesting novelty in a lot of
tuberous begonias of a new type, the pet-
als having tufted excrescences projecting
from them which give a peculiar appear-
ance to the bloom. The strain originated
with a French house and is controlled for
this season by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.,
who are said to have refused to sell any
for American use, but Mr. Imbert, who
was in France last spring, found a way
to procure them. Mr. Imbert is building
a palm house which, added to his original
house, will make a very fineconservatory.
His collection of begonias and caladiums
is quite extensive.

The Flatbush Bowling Club is steadily
devoting each Thursday evening to prac-
tice, and refreshed by the cool fall weather
the boys are beginning to pile up the big
scores. Last week Alfred Zeller managed
to snatch two "pots" from right under
Riley's nose. The latter accepted the sit-
uation gracefully just as though he meant
It. There is talk of appointing a sergeant
at arms to hold within bounds the antics
of those two youthful urchins Huidmuller
and Schmutz. U. \. Mellls has been very
sick for some weeks and is ju t now con-
valescent. It will be some time before he
will be able to join his ass Delates at the
bowling alleys.

The friends of the Botanical Garden
have at last been granted that half million
dollars, and are supremely happy. The
hearing at the Mayor's office last week
before the Board of Estimate and Appor-
tionment brought out little opposition,
and the views of the Board of Managers
of the Botanical Garden were sustained.

Sander will again have a large consign-
ment of orchids to be sold October 15 by
Cleary & Co. A fine illustrated catalogue
Is now circulating and it shows a very
tempting array of novelties and standard
kinds.

Clemence Wocker, Jr., died on Monday,

1897.

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Bridal Outfits.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE HAMBURG EXPOSITION.

Sept. 27, aged 19 years, after a lingering
illness. He was buried at Evergreen Cem-
etery, Brooklyn, on Wednesday.

W. H.Fickett & Co. is the name of a new
wholesale cut flower place at 4S2 Sixth
avenue.

Boston.

MEETING OF THE G. AND F. CLUB— IM-
PROVEMENTS AT W. W. Edgar's — annual
DINNER OF THE CUT FLOWER GROWERS'
ASSOCIATION.— LOCAL NOTES.

The first meeting for the season of the
Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held
on Tuesday evening, October 5. There
were less than a score of members pres-
ent. F. W. Fletcher read a paper on the
Horticultural Press. He gave a brief his-
tory of horticultural journalism from the
date of the establishment of the American
Gardeners' Magazine and Register in
Boston to the present day. He noted
that interest in horticulture and the
progress in horticultural literature had
been contemporary, but the many peri-
odicals that bad started under the guid-
ance of expert horticulturists only to find
an early grave showed that ability in hor-
ticulture and able management in jour-
nalism are not always to be found to-
gether. The press has more than kept
pace with horticultural progress except-
ing in the matter of profits and the man
who has become rich in conducting a hor-
ticultural paper is yet to be found.

Lawrence Cotter, always invincible at
statistics, took the floor after the essay-
ist had finished and corrected him on
some of his dates and other historical
matter and asserted that there are plenty
of men who have found the field of horti-
cultural journalism a profitable one and
gave a long list of such, beginning with
Wm. Robinson of the London Garden,
who began work at 7 shillings a week

and is now a millionaire. Warren Ewell
and W. J. Stewart also took part in the
discussion.

Adjournment being then suggested
Kenneth Finlayson objected and adroitly
precipitated a discussion on the question
of budded and own-root roses for forcing,
and baked soil as a preventive of insects,
in which James Wheeler, Lawrence Cot-
ter, William Donald, Mr. Finlayson and
others participated. Mr. Wheeler was
the attorney for the budded rose system
and told of astonishing results obtained
from plants on Manetti as compared
with those on own roots, both in quan-
tity and quality of product. Mr. Donald
said he had tried multifiora as a stock for
grafting but found it unsatisfactory as to
both foliage and bloom. Warren Ewell
brought down great applause by announc-
ing that he proposed to try grafting with
his tulips in hopes of gettingmore bloom.

Mr. Edgar has two large houses of
mignonette from one of which he is cut-
ting large quantities of fJowers equal to
fine winter stock. This is the earliest
on record here. Prices realized are low,
however, as the garden supply is not yet
killed off. Only one house partially filled
with carnations now remains and the
space once devoted to this specialty is
now stocked with small ferns. Bergmann
chrysanthemum is just in and is good but
Yellow Queen is a failure, the buds having
been stuug and ruined by insects. Lager
looks well; also Reiman, Maud Dean,
Ivory and Bonnaffon. Mr. EJgar has
erected large storage buildiijgs for azaleas
this Sf ason and this is undoubtedly the
best < quipped Easter plant establishment
in this neighborhood now.

The Cut Flower Growers' Association
held its annual dinner, election, etc., on
Saturday evening, October 2, at Young's
Hotel. There were about forty gentle-
men present including the representatives

of the three trade papers who were the
invited guests. The occasion was a very
happy one, the agreeable Information in
the treasurer's annual report of a divi-
dend of ten dollars per share adding to
the pleasant good nature which prevailed.
A dinner without speeches would be only
half a dinner and so a number of brief
speeches were made. W.J.Stewart for
the American Florist and F. W. Fletcher
for the New England Florist were first
called upon and each congratulated the
Association on Its evident prosperity.
Mr. Stewart spoke of the good results
obtained from organization and instanced
the present enjoyable occasion as an ex-
ample of the benefits of organization sup-
plemented by friendly personal inter-
course. Mr. Fletcher alluded to the Asso-
ciation as a triumph of co-operation and
questioned whether the idea might not
be carried still farther in the purchase of
supplies and mutual self-protection. His
suggestion was the theme upon which
most of the other speakers dwelt, the
matter of mutual fire insurance taking
especial prominence. W. H. Knapp, W.
H. Elliott and others told of the difficul-
ties met with in effecting Insurance with
regular companies, and with the excep-
tion of E. M. Pierce, who said he didn't
believe in insurance, all seemed to favor
the idea of a mutual organization. F. R.
Mathieson spoke in approval of the
scheme proposed by the S. A. F. commit-
tee. The annual election resulted as fol-
lows: President, W. C. Stickel; vice-presi-
dent, E.N.Pierce; secretary and treasurer,
Geo. Cartwright; directors, L. W. Mann,
W. W. Edgar, John Walsh, Peter Fisher,
E. Sutermeister and Wm. Nicholson.

Tames Galvin, who has been in the em-
ploy of N. F. McCarthy & Co. for a long
time is about to start in business in the
same line for his own account. Location
not yet decided on.

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The American Florist.

Oct g,

Louis Stearns, assistant gardener at
the Bussey Institution, has been pro-
moted to be head gardener.

Col. T. L. Livermore has been appointed
on the Metropolitan Park Commission
by Governor Wolcott.

Philadelphia.

CLUB MEETING — LARGE ATTENDANCE —
DOLLAR WHEAT AND FLOWERS — ELEC-
TION OF OFFICERS — BUSINESS NOT SO
BRISK. — STOCK IMPROVING. — MORE ROOM
FOR MR. PENNOCK— ANOTHER NEW
STORE. — BUSINESS CHANGE.

The October meeting of the Florists'
Club held last Tuesday evening was
almost if not quite a record breaker in
point of attendance, at least for an
occasion when there was no out-of-town
talent on the boards. There were over
seventy members present and great intei-
est was taken in the proceedings. Mr.
Harris's paper was a brilliant and
thoughtful document and was well read
by Robert Craig. "Will dollar wheat
help the florists the coming season?" was
the title of the paper and Mr. Harris
said that as far as dollar wheat made
dollars more plentiful, so far would
it benefit not only the florists but every-
body, his theory being that an increase in
the volume makes money cheaper, and
thereby quickens its pace, as when money
is scarce it is hoarded away but freely
spent when plentiful. There was not
much discussion as President Burton said
the paper is now open for discussion, but
no politics allowed. Mr. Burton's term
of office expired with this meeting but he
was parliamentary to the last and no
one seemed to be skillful enough to
handle the question without getting a
silver tinge to their oratory that would
have been immediately called down, so a
resolution of thanks to Mr. Harris was
soon passed and the paper given to the
publication committee.

The election of officers for the ensuing
year had considerable to do with the
large attendance. There were a number
of gentlemen nominated at the last meet-
ing and nearly all took occasion before
the voting commenced to decline, but few
seeming to desire the honor and at the
same time cares of the office. Wm. K.
Harris received the majority of the votes
cast and arrived at the club room from
New York just In time to hear the
announcement of the vote. The result
was received with much enthusiasm and
against the protest of the gentleman him-
self, who protested and finally accepted.

John Westcott was elected vice presi-
dent, Thomas Cartledge, treasurer by
ballot of the secretary, and Edwin Lons-
dale, secretary. Speeches were made by
the newly elected officers who all prom-
ised to perform their duties to the best of
their ability, just like real politicians.
The question for discussion next month
is a timely topic, Mr. Carey being asked
to write a paper on the best twelve varie-
ties of chrysanthemums and state why he
thinks so.

Business is a little quiet, the advance of
the last week or two seeming to have
spent itself for the time. Stock is plenti-
ful although there is no piling up as yet.
Stock of all kinds is improving; every few
days there seems tobe a change for the bet-
ter. Some quite good Brides, Maids, and
Meteors are now coming in while Beau-
ties of all grades are better than a week
ago.

Carnations are much improved and the
now ready varieties are increasing, in
fact they have been thought good enough
to bring $1.25 per hundred, this price be-

ing asked for a few of the best. Theearly
'mums have arrived. Jacob Becker sent
In a few Montmort and J. Heacock cut a
few Bergmann, very fine of this kind.
Next week will no doubt bring in quite a
lot of the standard early kinds.

S. S. Pennock has been in his new build-
ing hardly long enough to know all the
nooks and corners when he finds out that
what he thought was a barn, is already
too small for his increasing business. He
has purchased the adjoining property
and will soon tear it down and erect a
building on lines similar to his present
structure which when completed will
increase his space about fifty per cent.

There Is another cut flower establish-
ment in town. Wm. Thompson, who has
been for the last sixteen years with Robt.
Crawford, has opened a store on Thir-
teenth street below Walnut. William isa
hustler and we wish him success.

The retail business of the LaRoche &
Stahl flower Co. limited, is to be con-
ducted in the future by Mr. B. Stahl for
his own account. Mr. Stahl has had
charge of the retail department from the
first and now that he has entered posses-
sion will no doubt meet with the success
that his efforts deserve. The greenhouse
department at Collingdale Is to be run
under the name of A. J. Li Roche. K.

Washington, D C.

TO JUDGE AT NASHVILLE. — VISITOR. — ANEW
FLORISTS' CLUB LIKELY — BUSINESS
CHANGES.— BUILDING —NEW ROSES —MR.
SMITH TO JUDGE AT HAGERSTOWN. — GOV-
ERNMENT COMPETITION,

Mr. J. H. Small, Jr., left the city re-
cently night for Nashville, having been ap-
pointed one of the judges of the horticul-
tural department at the Tennessee Expo-
sition. The other judges are P.J. Berck-
mans, of Augusta, Ga., and Wm. Falconer,
superintendent Si;henley park, Pittsburg.
Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard of this city, is
chairman of the jury of awards.

Mr. Robert Cameron of the Cambridge
Botanic Garden spent several days re-
cently in looking through the horticultural
establishments of this citj'. It being bis
first visit to the Nation's Capital, he did
not have time to take in all the sights,
but spent all his time among the gardens.
He promises us another visit in the near
future.

The question of organizing a florists'
club in the city is being talked of. The
old organizations, known as the "Na-
tional Gardeners' Club" and the "Flo-
rists' Club of Washington," have both
gone the way of all the earth years ago.
The former was organized during the
year of the visit to this city of the Society
of American Florists. The Washington
Florists' Club was organized several
years prior to that date.

John D. Davidson has removed from
1032 to 1002 Connecticut avenue, N. W.
Smith & Putnum of 1710 Penn avenue,
N. W., have retired from business. Their
store has been leased by Davidson &
Walker for a term of years.

Mr. J. L. Loose has opened a branch
store at 1032 Connecticut avenue N. W.,
formerly occupied by John D. Davidson.

C. Strauss & Co. have added a palm
house to their already extensive range of
housts. The house Is mainly for cool
palms; it is filled at present with kentias
in 6 and 8 inch pots. Pink and white
chrysanthemums have been in flower
with them for more than a week. The
new rose Mrs. Garrett is looking very
promising. The wood is quite spiny,
this being the only objection the critics
have to it thus far. Mme. Abel Chatenay,
of which they have many thousands

benched this season, is looking unusu-
ally fine. It promises to be an abundant
cropper. The buds are small as yet, and
no one can judge its future. Some think
it will take the place of La France, which,
by the way, is always in great demand
here. I have seen no buds of the Chat-
enay which In my opinion equal the La
France. We will have more to sav about
this rose when it is at its best, which will
undoubtedly be before the season is over.

Violets made their appearance more
than a week ago, but one would scarcely
recognize them as the popular flower,
they were so very small and almost with
out odor.

Mr. William R. Smith will go to Hagers-
town, Md., to act as expert judge for the
department of floriculture at the state
fair, to be held October 12, 13,14 and 15.

Colonel Bingham, who is in charge of
the public buildings and grounds, was
lately Interviewed on the subject of free
distribution of the surplus flowers grown
for the "White House" decorations. He
claims that the matter has been greatly
exaggerated, and that they give more
flowers to the hospitals and to the socie-
ties who collect flowers for the sick guilds
than to private parties. Col. Bingham
expressed to the reporter a wish to see
some of the florists who object to his
methods, claiming that he could soon
convince them he was not a competitor
in their business. He says he is willing
to discontinue the custom of sending out
flowers whenever he is ordered to do so
by a superior officer. He claims he is not
violating the law quoted by the florists.
He said: "When cut flowers are sent out
to senators and representatives in con-
gress, they only send them in small quan-
tities, not sufficient to decorate their resi-
dences. In fact we do not raise the kind
of flowers that are most in demand for
table or decorative purposes. We do not
grow roses to any great extent, nor are
our roses of such unusual beauty as to be
in great demand. The members of con-
gress do not get these cut flowers more
than once a month and it appears to me
that distributing them in this manner is
much better than throwing them away
where they will do nobody good."

Reynolds.

Pittsburg.

business OUTLOOK. — CLUB MEETING.—
MR. BADER TELLS OF HIS EUROPEAN
TRIP.— SMALL FIRE. — FINE FLOWERS. —
VISITORS.

The trade situation remains practically
the same as last week with a very
encouraging outlook for the month of
October. Several of the florists have
orders for fine decorations, etc., already
booked and as this month will see
"society" resume the social entertain-
ments, with general business conditions
improved, the florists anticipate a much
better and larger business than last
winter.

The Florists' Club held its regular meet-
ing on the evening of September 23, giv-
ing their president, Mr. John Bader, a
very hearty greeting, he having just
returned from a trip to Europe. Mr.
Bader gave a very interesting though
short account of where he went and what
he saw. He went directly to Ghent, Bel-
gium, after ariving In England, visiting
more particularly the establishments of
the large growers of azaleas, palms,
dracEenas, araucarias, tuberous begonias
and half hardy stufi'. He spoke very
highly of their methods of cultivation and
the excellent quality of the plants. Then
he went to Holland to the bulb growers
and is of the opinion that the excellence

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of bulbs there outside of climate and soil
is owing principally to the thoroughness
of the care and attention given them,
especially as regards watering; that with
the same mode of treatment in this
country we would be much more success-
ful in that line of floriculture.

At Bruges, Belgium, he visited several
establishments, including one consisting
of about 70 houses covering a space of 10
acres; these are devoted to the growing
of palms in large quantities. At this
place is also located the largest grower of
bay trees in the world; there are five
avenues each 4,000 feet long, planted on
both sides with bay trees, some of them
150 years old. Sander, of St. Albans, has
a very large place here devoted mainly to
palms. At Stuttgart Mr. Bader greatly
enjoyed his visit to Wm. Pfitzer, who Is
acknowledged to be one of the best, and
many think the best hybridizer and
grower in Germany or Europe of cannas,
gladioli and dahlias. In France he went
to Nancy, visiting M. Lemoine, another
great hybridizer. His begonias and
gladioli were very fine. At M. Crozy's
pl?ce he saw larger and finer flowered
tuberous begonias than ever before and
many good new varieties of Rex begonias,
also geraniums, in set of eight different
colors same style as the "New Life' gera-
nium; these are all new ones. At Ver-
sailles he saw azaleas, billbergias, and
some remarkable hydrangeas of the
0:aksa monstrosa variety, over 6,000 of
them, and will be in bloom from Novem-
ber to Christmas. The blooms are extra
large. Thi se plants are not rested but
have been outside in pots all the time
possible.

In the London district Mr. Bader
visited Messrs. Ware's place, Kew Gar-
dens and Covent Garden Market, where
he was particularly well pleased with the
great display of flowers and vegetables.
He spoke in great praise of the establish-
ment of Mr. Rochfort, who has 30 acres
of glass in which he cultivates grapes,
tomatoes, palms and ferns in quantities;
regarding the grapes Mr. Bader was very
enthusiastic. The talk was received
with thanks and after it the club partook
of a light lunch provided by the enter-
tainment committee. Mr. Bader pur-
chased many new plants while abroad
and thinks some of them at least willsuit
the fancy of many growers and con-
sumers.

About half past eleven that same night
a fire broke out in the room where
Messrs. Langhans & Co. store their
extra materials, resulting in a loss of
over $100. The firemen soon got it under
control, or else Gustave and E. C. Lud-
wig would also have suffered as their
storage rooms adjoin on both sides. No
cause for the fire can be found, but that
of spontaneous combustion.

Mr. Gus. Ludwig displayed some very
good stock last week, consisting of
American Beauty, La France, Bride,
Bridesmaid roses and some extra fine
tuberoses; they were grown at Oakwood
Rise Gardens, Oil City, Pa., of which
Mr. H. B. Beatty is secretary.

Mr. Martin Reukauf, representing
Messrs. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel-
phia, and Mr. Evans, of R chmond, Ind.,
were visitors. Both report trade look-
ing up.

Mr. F. Burki, Bellevue, is cutting
'mums quite heavily now. The very early
white Mrs. Fitzwigram took the lead
with Bergmann a good second in point of
time. Glory of Pacific, pink and Merry
Monarch, white, have proved very good
varieties with him and sell very readily.

Mr. Robert Faulk, sales agent for

Messrs. Hartman Bros., of Allegheny,
reports business very fair. They have
large quantities of fine chrysanthemums
and are developing a large wholesale
trade as well as well as keeping up the
retail branch.

Mr. Nelson, representing F. R. Pierson
Co., of Tarrytown, N. Y., was a visitor
this week. Regia.

Tempering Water.

Noticing several inquiriesin the Florist
about methodsof tempering water, I send
a sketch of mv plan, which is simple, inex-
pensive and efficient.

A piece of ordinary 4-inch pipe about 6
feet long is put on the water main and
both ends plugged up to form a steam
jacket. Steam is admitted to one end
through a lineh pipe and escapes at the
other end through a VL>-inch pipe. With
two using water from this main the tem-
perature runs 65° to 70°.

Montreal. Jos. Bennett.

St. Louis.

IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE — ROSES IN DE-
MAND—OTHER FLOWERS — DECORATION
1-OR VEILED prophets' BALL — THE
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW — TOTAL PRIZES
OF $2 000 —SKETCH FOR NEW PARK. —
BOWLING.

Trade this week has been fair and con-
tinually shows signs of improvement, but
the weather Is very warm and dry. Rain
is needed very badly.

There is a good demand for all kinds of
roses and especially long Beauties and
Meteors. Kaiserin, Brides and Brides-
maid are among the good sellers. The
"Veiled Prophets' Ball" sent the price up
on all good stock. Beauties were first in
demand, but there were not enough on
hand to go around. Prices for firsts
were $15 to $25, seconds $10 and $12.
Meteors $3 to $5, Kaiserins $2 to $5,
BtiJes and Maids $3 to $5 and Perles
and Woottons $2 to $4.

Carnations f.om now on will be fine.
Many growers are now sending in first-
class tijwers. Daybreaks, Scott and
Flora Hill are good; prices from $1.50 to
$2. Cosmos is now coming in better and
sells for 50 and 75 cents per hundred.
Sjme violets are being rectived but they
are still small and pale, the weather being
too dry for them, but they seem to sell
any way. S jme good valley came in this
week and brought $4. Double and single
tuberose stalks are selling well; double
bring $6 and single $5 per 100 stalks.
Smilax IS selhng well; good long strings
brought last week $18, smaller ones
$12.50 and $15. Maidenhair and aspar-
agus also sold well.

The decorations at the Veiled Prophets'
Ball were elaborate. The large fountain
in the center of the hall was banked up
with palms and foliage plants, the base
of the fountain being banked up with fiat
layers made up of roses and carnations.
Taken as a whole the eff.ct was fine and
it was much admired by all. This was
the work of the Jordan Floral Co. The
flowers used by the majority attending
were Beauties and Meteors, mostly car-
ried, although many were worn.

Walter Mott, representing H. A. Dreer,

Philadelphia, spent a few days among
the trnrlc last week.

The thirty-seventh annual fair of the
St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical
Association opened Monday, October 4.
They arc offering about $500 in premi-
ums for plants and flowers; agreat many
of our florists have entered for the prizes.

"And still they come." The special
prizes for the chrysanthemum show now
amount to $1,500 including the Shaw
prizes, the club offering all seconds and
thirds, which will make the total prizes
amount to over $2,000.

The committee reports that everything
is running smoothly now since the ques-
tion has been settled "Where are you going
to give the show." The program will be
in the hands of the printer on October
14, and all florists who are on the list for
special prizes are requested to send in
their list not later than October 12. The
committee meets every Friday night at
Beneke's store, 1220 Olive street. All
correspondence should be sent to Emil
Schray, secretary, 4101 Pennsylvania
avenue.

Park Commissioner Ridgely submitted
to the city hall commission several
sketches for the new City Hall Park.
The sketches submitted were much ad-
mired. In them he had mapped out the
grass plats and flower beds placed and
the shrubbery growing along the line of
walks. The commission examined the
sketches with admirationbutdid nothing
outside of requesting the park commis-
sioner to furnish estimates on the cost of
construction.

The Bowling Club rolled on the new
regulation alleys again Monday night
but the scores were not so good as last
Monday. E. Schray rolled high in three
games, 491; Kuehn second, 469; and C.
Beyer third, 459. The highest single
game was rolled by Al. Bauer, 193; but
this is very good rolling I think on regu-
lation alleys. We will be found rolling at
the same place next Monday at S p. m.
All are invited to take a hand. J. J B.

Cleveland.

BOVVLINC. CLUB ORGANIZED — ARRANGE-
MENT OF MEETING NIGHTS —BUSINESS
ABOUT AS USUAL— NEW STORE.

The first meeting of the Bowling Club
adjunct to the Florists' Club was held at
Progress Hall on D.-troit street, Monday
evening, October 4. Theclub was organ-
ized and officered, S. N. Pentecost being
elected president, A. H.Graham secretary,
and H. A. Hart treasurer. William
Stadie will oflieiate as captain of our
team. Aaother will be appointed later.
There was plenty cf enthusiasm, an
excellent list of members showing up for
the first meeting, with a goodly number
still coming. The quarters are excellent,
comfortable and convenientin everyway,
and the alleys unsurpassed, so the bowl-
ing sharps say. It should be understood
that the fl irises have possession every
Monday night, that the bowlers will
meet for their specialty on alternate
Monday evtnings, the florists using the
rooms in connection for tlie transaction
of business on the other Mondays and
adjourning afterward if so disposed and
members of the bowlingclub for a turn at
bowli'g. This arrangement brings a
florist's meeting on Monday evening,
Oetober 11. The following Monday goes
to the bowlers and so on.

After the organization was effected
everybody adjourned to the alleys where
the balance of the evening was spent. H.
Kunzeand William Stadie speedily demon-
strated that they were 'way up in the

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Oct. 9,

game. A. H. Graham also showed that
he was a reliable man who could be
depended upon to make a poodle every
time he came to bat. (That doesn't
sound right but we can't be bothered by
technicalities just now).

Buslnessjogs along inthe usual way, no
great amount developing, but no flowers
wasting. Chrysanthemums are appear-
ing in small quantities with nearly every-
body, mostly Bergmann, Marquis de
Montmort and a few Glory of the Pacific.

Messrs. Smith & Fetters, both formerly
with Gasser, at this writing are to open
in a day or two. It is expected that their
store on Euclid avenue will show up in
great style.

C. Erhardt expects to move down onto
Euclid avenue shortly.

The weather continues exceedingly dry
and some of the florists who do not have
city water facilities are having a hard
time of it. A.

Chicago.

DECIDED IMPROVEMENT IN BUSINESS. —
LARGE INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR —
PRICES BETTER— OUALITY IMPROVING —
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

All the wholesalers report a d.cided im-
provement in business and talk very cheer-
fully. Some had a comfortable increase
in their trade of last month over Septem-
ber a year ago. Kn icott Bros. Co.
found on comparing the figures that their
business for Septembertbis year wasfully
257o, larger than in S;ptember, '96, and
October has started in equally well.
Otters did not give figures, but all had
noticed a marked improvement. Theout-
look seems very cheering, and indications
are that the long promised and long de-
ferred good times have at last arrived.

Prices of roses and carnations average
much better for the same grade of stock,
which is partly owing to better demand,
but doubtless also somewhat due to a
shorter supply. In spite of the mist
favorable weather the cut still remains
rather light, more particularly in the rose
line. Carnations were somewhat easiir
the latterpartof the week, the cut increas-
ing considerably and the quality improv-
ing. In fancies, in addition to those men-
tioned last week, we note a few very fine
Mayor Pingree, also very fair Helen Kel-
ler and Flora Hill.

Chrysanthemums are coming in more
freely. Mme. Bergmann appears in good
shape, but some are rather short-
stemmed. Next week we mayexpectsome
really good stock. Mrs. Robinson will
be in among others, also Yellow Queen,
Merry Monarch, etc.

Some extra fine Carnot roses with stilT
stems nearly two feet long were seen at
Bassett & Washburn's. The supply is
not nearly adequate to fill the demand.

F. A. Chapman, formerly foreman for
Poehlmann Bros., has taken a similar
position with L. A. Noe, Madison, N.J.

As the result of the long drought there
have been numerous prairie fires around
the city. One of these fires threatened
Vaughan's greenhouses at Western
Spring last Wednesdaj, but no serious
damage was done.

Visitors in town: Jos. Bock and son,
of Burlington, la.

Indianapolis.

CLUB MEETING —STATE FAIR EXHIBITION.
— BUSINESS CHANGES — THE PARKS —
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

At the September meeting of the Indian-
apolis Florists' Club the executive com-
mittee of the State Society reported very
discourteous treatment at the bands o

state agricultural society regarding the
premium list for the state fair. The
state fair peop'e after having apparently
accepted the revised premium list sug-
gested by the florists made radical
changes, and still printed at the head of
the list a line reading "This list is
indorsed by the Society of Indiana Flo-
rists" when it was radically different
from what they had indorsed. As a
result the members decided not to exhibit
and requested all florists to refrain from
exhibiting. Two were found though that
could not resist the temptation to step in
and avail themselves of the opportunity
to get easy premiums even though small.

Cornelli"& Kelley have formed a partner-
ship and have opened a store and conser-
vatorv in the north part of the city. The
store is at 230 16th street and the green-
house s on N. Alabama street. All mail
Intended for Ed. Cornelli and Cornelli &
Kelley should be addressed to 230 E.
16th street.

Garfield Park greenhouses are putting
in two SO-horse power boilers. In the
spring it is contemplated to add an
electric plant and probably two more
plant houses. About 50,000 bulbs are
being planted this fall. The Main Park
question is still before the supreme court
awaiting settlement.

Insane Hospital authorities are putting
up their substantial new conservatory, a
very much needed improvement. The
Deaf and Dumb Institution Improvement
has simmered down to simple repairs of
the old houses.

Silas Rothermel, Bri?htwood, sold out
to Weishaar Bros. They will continue
business there and give up their place
south of the city.

Chrysanthemums are looking well in
this neighborhood in spite of the ex-
tremely dry weather with no sign of rain
in sight.

Chrysanthemum show committees are
hard at work, and this year's show will
be changed in many ways. The resources
are much larger and the premium list
much more varied. W. B.

Toronto.

DRY WEATHER CONTINUES. — TRADE SHOWS
SOME IMPROVEMENT. — AMATEUR HORTI
CULTURIST DEFINED -MR HOUSTON LOSES
VALUABLE PLANTS BY FIRE.

The fine dry weather still continues and
with the exception of geraniums and a
few other bedding plants outdoor flowers
are about over. The geranium beds in
the parks are flowering very profusely.
Leaves are falling off the trees more from
drought than from what little frost there
has been. The cut fljwer trade shows
some slight improvement generally and
the season may be said to have fairly
begun. Chrysanthemums will probably
be in this week.

An amateur horticulturist as defined by
the directors of the Horticultural Society
is "one who does not depend or has not
depended in any way for his living on any
occupation connected with horticulture,
and any person residing with or on the
premises of one whoso depends or has de-
pended for his living on any occupation
connected with horticulture is debarred
from exhibiting." And there is a regula-
tion in the society's prize list that "all
exhibits must have been in the possession
of the exhibitor at least two months."

Mr. Wm. Houston, of the Central
Prison, is mourning for the loss of all his
best palms and orchids and many other
plants. A fire occurred there last Monday
in one of the workshops close to the
greenhouses, and the supply of water

being short it quickly communicated to
the potting shed and thence to the palm
house, which contained some very fine
specimens and which would shortly have
been removed to the new conservatory at
Parliament buildings. It will grieve
everyone who knew this collection of
plants to hear of its loss, and Mr. Hous-
ton will have the sincere sympathy of the
whole trade around here. It is very hard
to see the fruits of all one's care and
attention for years go up In smoke in less
time than it takes to write this para-
graph. It is next thing to losing one's
children. B.

Buffalo.

PROLONGED DROUGHT. — C HRYSANTHE-
MUMS ARE HERE. — NO APPLES TO BAR-
REL.— VISIT TO DARIEN. — CARNATIONS AT
CORFU. — FINE EARLY 'mUMS.

A dry wind is blowing and the leaves
are falling and the grass Is browning;
very much so. This prolonged drought
may not affect the florist much, but with
the farmer and market gardener and
"ornamental horticulturist" it is getting
serious. Our parks and cemeteries and
resident streets have a seedy look which
is not very usual with us.

Chrysanthemums are here and are ex-
ceedingly welcome. We can't help how
much the poor rose grower may lament
the advent of the 'mum, they are just
what we want now, lor excepting roses
other flowers are decidedly scarce. Mrs.
Bergmann and Yellow Monarch are the
two earliest locally grown. It is too
early to say how they will sell, but the
start in looks good. There are few if any
$9 per dozen 'mums sold in Buffalo, but
at $2 and $3 a dozen they will I believe
go as well as ever and perhaps better
than last year for there is a better feeling
all round.

We have no apples to barrel this year
and consequently have no $30 to pay for
barrels, and won't have the pleasant
sight of seeing 60 barrels of rotten apples
carted out of the cellar next spring. We
shall also miss the hard cider, but there
are substitutes for that.

While among the orchards I found time
to visit Messrs. Harman & Burr of Di-
rien. They have two houses filled entirely
with their very promising white seedling
carnation "Genesee." There is certainly
some excellent points about this vari-
ety; it is pure white, a fine grower
and the best lifter of any variety I have
yet seen handled; that can be accounted
for by its abundance of long fine white
roots. Harmon & Burr have found that
sticking to a specialty pays best, so now
their entire attention is devoted to violets
and carnations.

Of the Corfu men T. A. Webb is the ear-
liest with his carnations and is now pick-
ing a fine lot— Daybreak, Portia, Alaska,
Scott and his own seedling scarlet. Mrs.
Giddings has her five houses well filled
with excellent clean stock, all carnations
of the standard variety.

Mr. David Scott, of Fredonia, was in
town this week with some grand samples
of early chrysanthemums, Mrs. Bergmann
being unusually fine. W. S.

Cincinnati.

COOLER WEATHER BRINGS IMPROVEMENT
IN BUSINESS — PRICES ADVANCING — VIO-
LETS.— CHRYSANTHEMUMS — VISITOR.

We have been favored with cooler
weather the past week, and a decided im-
provement could be noticed in business.
Cut flowers have been more in demand,
but plant trade has not shown any in-
crease as yet. Funeral work is quite

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FRIDAY, OCT. 15th.

FRIDAY, OCT. 15th.

SANDER'S GREAT FALL SALE

FLORISTS' ORCHIDS,

Includes CATTLEYAS, DENDROBES, ONCIDIUMS, CYPRIPEDIUMS, ODONTOGLOSSUMS.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, NOW READY.

The plants are in grand condition, and are from the well known Importers and Growers

F. SANDER & CO., St. Albans, England and Bruges, Belgium.

fe^ The above will be sold at AUCTION by QL^^py & CO., 60 VeSGy 8^681, NEW YORK CITY,

brisk and an occasional opening of some
large business house is helping to acceler-
ate trade. Critchell's Sons and Sunder-
bruch's Sons each have acontract for sup-
plying flowers this week for the opening
of Browning, King & Co. and The Fair.
Julius Peterson has booked a swell wed-
ding which calls for 800 long-stemmed
American Beauties for the latter part of
this week. In his show windows a plen-
tiful supply of Princess of Wales violets
can be seen. They are certainly the best
in town.

Carnations have advanced from 75
cents to $1 per 100 this week. Violets
are being asked for by the trade since
Peterson has had a sign in his window
"Fresh violets," but they are yet very
irregular in supply. Chrysanthemums
Marquis de Montmort, Bergmann and
Lady Fitzwigram are with us and whole-
sale at from 10 to 15.

Mr. John Evans, of Richmond, Ind.,
was a caller this week. H. Schwarz.

Port Chester, N. Y. — The Westchester
County Gardeners' Association will hold
a chrysanthemum show at the opera
house on November 12 and 13.

Stevens Point, Wis. — The greenhouses
and dwelling of Charles Helm were badly
damaged by fire October 4. The bouses
will be rebuilt.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

SITDATION WANTED-As fern KTOweror propaKa
tor. Aildreaa Fakleyense. care Am. l-'Iorlst.

O K, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By young iiorist. Good ref-
erences. Louis FIvIndt.

Columbus and Monroe Ste., Sanduslty. O.

■ Bromfleid St., Bosto

SITUATION WANTED— By Ijraitlcai youns grower;
lu years" experience. Aitio ItnowiedKC ot deslKn
worlt. Address F E, care Ameiican Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By young la<ly in retail
store; 7 years' e.xpeiience in CUicago. AI refer-
ences. Address 1\ M, »-are American Florist.

SITUATION WANIBD-By a young man 38 years of
age: sotier and industrious. An all round man;
10 years experience, tiood references. Address

Peat, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-class grower and
worker In cut flowers, In e.xtreme south: plenty of
references as to character; state wages.

PROGRESSIVE, Portsmouth, olilo.

SITUATION WANTBD-By lirst-elass all-round
Scotch florist: has had long experience In commer-
cial t)iace8: good references Address

GEO. MILTON, l."i S. Hond St., Newburyport, Mass,

Mums! Mums! Mums!

We are pleased to inform the trade that we have completed ar-
rangements to handle the El^TIRE CUT of the BEST and
LARBEST growers supplying the CHICAGO MARKET
with CHRYSANTHEMUMS, and shall be able
to furnish any grade of any variety

^ ON SHORT NOTICE ^«.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,

J. B, DEAMUD, Mgr. 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

SITUATION WANTED— By young man in large
place: I years experience: would like chance of
advancement. Best references. Rose growing pre-
ferred. Address E B, care American Florist.

w

\NTED-Man capable of taking full charge of
branch store, accustomed to flrst-class trade.
J. Loris LOOSE, 12th & F Sts., Washington, D. C.

W-'

P.O. Box t;2, Union City. ]

SITUATION WANTED-By a practical florist and
gardener; U years' experience In Kfowlng cut
flowers and tropical planta. Aiso a flrst-class designer
and decorator. Age 2'.i; single. Address

B r. care American Fiorlet, ( hlcago.

*^ITDATION rVANTED-By an experienced single
VJ florist, as working foreman; is at present manag-
ing a business of over tiJUO feet of glass (over i years

SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough, competent
_ and experienced young florist, with \h years' ex-
perience. I'osiilous will be exchanged if suitable,
and the best possible references can be furnished.
P. O. Box 711, Shousetown, AllCKheny <,o,. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED-By young man, age ','1,
where wholesale cut flowers are made a specialty.
Is capable of taking charge of section of rose or car-
nation houses. Keferences the very best. Address
H. NEUXEK.d;'. South '-ilst St.. Kiolimond, Ind.

SITUATION WANTED-Ae foreman i)y able florist.
20 years' experience In this country and Europe;
win give satisfaction In every branch of the florist
business. Can give the best of recommendations.
Address 8 C. American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-Prlvaie or commercial, by
single German, age "JS ; 14 years' experience. 7 years
In U. S. Has experience In growing cut flowers and
plants; o vears In present place. <iood references.
Address (jeorge Schuuekt, '^JW Harrison Ave..
Westwooa. Cincinnati. O.

SITUATION WANTED-By young, hustling florist,
to take charge or work under foreman In commer-
cial place. Single; 14 years' experience In plants and
cut flowers. Massachusetts or Maine preferred. Ad-
dress with particulars. 0. care Eastern otlice,

American Florist. H7 Bromfleid at.. Boston.

SITUATION WANTED-In commercial or private
place by married man; '.id years experience In all
branches, palms, ferns and stove plants especially.
Besc references from present employers. Pitcher &
Manda, witli whom I have been .b^i years, 'i years In
charge of the propagating department. Address

A. MIKTL. Short IllllB, N. .1.

W

ANTED— At once, a gootl all arounii grower of
general stock— no expert. Single man. Address
HEINHKRG Bkos., .')! Wabash Ave.. Chicago.

WANTED— Reliable working foreman, for green-
houses north of Chicago, representing 7000 ft. of
glass, with one acre In nursery. Wages ifoO with op-
portunity for advancement. Address, with full par-
ticulars and copies of references. Reli a bi.e,

care Vaughan's Seed Store, (^hicago.

FOR SALE— Fruit and vegetable farm. 211 acres good
land. lO-room dwelUon house, barn, greenhouse
If;x50. water heating. ;i good wells, windmill, tank, hot-
bed sashes, large poultry bouse, about four acres In
apples, peaches raspberries, asparagus, pie plant, etc .
all In bearing, located near thriving town of 6 000 in

central Illinois

C W, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— In Warren, R. I., ;') greenhouses, nice H-
room cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.: about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage heated with

FOR SALE. AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS.

known throughout United States, and with tood con-
nections In otner countries. Good will assured. Pres-
ent owner will remain for two months if desired. Com-
pelled to sell on account of falling health. The busi-
ness for the next twelve months with proper manage-
ment should net $2500, and by exercising sound com-
mon business sense, same can be increased to $4500 or
$.3000. Full Investigation will be permitted to pros-
pective purchasers. If they show they mean business.
Please address with some particulars.

C. S LODER. 271 Broadway. New York.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health.

For particulars ELIiIS & FOIiLWOBTH,
write Milwaukee, Wis.

Single man at once that under-
stands watering plants; must be
well posted in this branch.
Address BOX 441, MORRIS, ILL.

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Oct.

A. L. VAUGHAN.

CHAS. W. McKELLAB.

E. F. WINTEKSON.

VAUGHAN, MeKELLAR & WINTERSON,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly, Bouquet
Green, and all Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of

Wire Work. Write for quotations.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

A. L. RANDALL,

Wholesale Fiona

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Avent for flneat tfrades Waxed and Tlasne Papers

W. E. LYNCH,

ffifi""" GUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET.
Fine Stock a Specialty. C HIC A.GO.

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

aa WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to sliipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL 60.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

.^^- CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Please riieiitluii American Florist.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention Klven to sblpplnK orders.

aj:. :rioe^ «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. ... PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.
BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES.

For Decorating and all Florist*' DeslKDS.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

Mention American Florlet.

©YV^ftoPeifeaPe MarfteU.

Cut Flowers.

Kusee. Beauties, lontf
short..

Oct. 8.
).00(&2.) (
J, 00(3- 12 (

Brides. Brldemuald 2.(

Meteors.La France 2.C

Kalaerln 3.1

Cirnot

Nlphetos, Perle. GoDtler l.(

, 25c per bunch

'I'll berose spites

Cbrysanthemums perdoz 1,00<§(3.00

Adlantum £

Smllax 10.(

Asparagus

8t. Louib (

Roses. Beauties 15 (

short f> (

Meteora, Kalserln 3 (

Brides. Maids 3.(

Mermets La tYanco 3.(

Perles. Wootton 2 (

Cam a tie DB

fancy.

Valley

Violets

Tuberose stalks ,^.(

ChrysaDtliemumB fano^r 12.."

comiion 12. .5

Smllax lu.l

Adlantum

AaparaKiis 25. (

Cincinnati. (

Beauty select

medium 8.1

short 3.11

Brides, Brldepmalda. Perles 2.1

Meteors, Morgans 3.(

Ros-

nations

Valiev...
Smllax...
Adianiun
ABparagu

fancy.

(IU<d 4 (

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycaa

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

HHflket». .Jardinieres. StaiidH. Fern Dishes,
also all Funeral Requisite**, l>oves. Inscrip-
tions, Aletal I>eslf;ii8, Dried and Artiticial
l*'l*nvers, and our Special Patent Kibbon
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send lor Catalogue.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

.^^- ST. LOUIS, MO.

^^A complete line of Wire Deslgrns.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES.
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.

^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.^<

E. H. HUNT,

78 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNICOTT BROS. GO.

Wliol6sal6 Gut Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKK WORK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,
Wholesale Commission Florists

79 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

Special attention paid to Shipping
orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

BE-^-° CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
.•i— CHICA.GO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill al! orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of Roses and Carnatlune.

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give U8 a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

I liiourpcirntod. I'alil up Capital KIKIU.OO I

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOI.KSALE ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

JS^Thedry cllnintecif Colorado enables our Brewers

to KFow the best Cjirnatluns on earth.
We hand e75 percenlof the Carnations grown in Colo.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

nicely stained and varnlshea, 18a30

sway with ftrst order of SOO letters.

Bl.i.k ^■[f.^1 1-2 ur J incli sra'. per 100. J2 00
Script Leilcrs. $4.00
FaBtener wiih each letter or word.

Used hy Icadmg florists everywhere and for B&le by all
whole*'' florists and supply dealers,

N. F. McCarthy. Treas. & Hanager.

""e?!"!.! BOSTON, MASS. « „5wt'"'.T.

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227

A. & F. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW TOBK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist,

""»?>,f,ltS:''Sr„f.lr'' PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, Maids, Brides Kaiserins, etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

wtioiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 Ranstead Street.

i,.,M^ DisiMur. i-hon. . PHILADELPHIA, PA.

vrltlng.

Mention American KiDrlst v

CONSIGN TO

BUY FKOM

M. A. HART.

Commission °'U'" Cut Flowers

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE 15EST MARKET IN NEW YOKK.

Mention American FIoiiBt.

ofsAafa Mar^sr*.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^■^^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Cut Flowers

New York. Oct.

Bride. BrldeBmald, Meteor 2.i

Carnations

Valley l.i

Violets ;

ChryBantliemums

Adlantum

Smllax

AsparaKUS

Koses. Heautles

Uontler. Perle

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor..

Carnations

Valley

Tuberoses

White .Japan lilies

Adlantum

Bmllai

AsparaKua

i O0®10.(
l(XK«50(
. Oct. i;.

;.(iomI'.'i (

..llOi.o 3.(

Philadelphia. Oct

Roses. Beauties select 2i

medium 12.00(3.11

ehort li.OO® 1

Brldes.Malds 2 00®

Meteors. La France.. 2 00@

Carnations..

Valley ;

Single violets, per 100 bunches 2.0002.60

Smllax.

AJIantun

AsparaKU

Record Breal(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids

and Valley.
THOS. TTOUI^Gt, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., new YORK.

WflUTER F. SHtRIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

WH0LE8SLE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ''*n^"r!!«;r'''li;':::f '•"'*'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

BOSTON, MASS.

si&:Duieuts from regular growt^rs ai

Id. Sales reported

(I separate apace in our luarket. We guarantee payitieut for all Flo^
weekly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.

Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist ntver surtcrs from, who
places his FLOiWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 38).> 38th St.

JAMES M. KING,

(For ten years with E. C. Horan)

Wholesale Cut Flower COMMISSION OFFICE

at 49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

Telephone liiTj ;>stb St.

GOOD INDDOKMENTS TO GROWERS OF

FIKST-C:LA>S STOCK.

HEADQUARTERS New' YoMf.^'Yry us.

WM.

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO, N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

GEDR6E A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

H.irtlculliinil .turlloiieer.s.
84 HAWLEY STREET, ■ BOSTON.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34lh Strost,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG.

strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

53 WEST 30th street.

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

50 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS AND
DEALERS IN CUT FLOWERS,

Svlicil shipnienls at Cut Flowers on Commission, llest market prices gnaranteeil.

TELEPHONE. 2778-38TH STREET.

Mention American Florist.

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The American Florist.

Oct.

Sfts ^ssi Srac^«.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.
Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; K. IS. Clark, 1st Vi
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethcrsfifld, Conu., Si
and Treas,

Rochester, N. Y.

ASSIGNMENT OF BRIGGS BROS. & CO.

On October 1 Briggs Bros. & Co., seeds-
men and florists, assigned all their prop-
erty over to Henry B. Hathaway and to
Flour Citv National Bank. A chattel
mortgage 'for $30,000 was filed in the
county clerk's ofEce on that day to secure
the payment of promissory notes given
by the firm to said bank and H. B. Hath-
away. The liabilities are variouslv esti-
mated at from $40,000 to $60,000;
assets are utcertain. There is no real
estate owned by the company and the
property covered by the mortgage is
specified as follows: All of the seeds,
bulbs and plants in the east Main street
store; all the seed cases and contents now
in the warehouse of the firm on Church
street or in storage at the various freight
houses in the citv; all machinerv, cuts,
dies, implements, fixtures and office fur-
niture in the warehouse and store; all the
greenhouses and growing plants or other
property contained therein together with
all the horses and wagons.

It is, however, the understanding as
expressed in tte mortgage, that in case
the promissory notes are paid in full when
due, the sale and assignment is without
eflfect. It is saii that other creditors
have commenced suits against the firm;
these creditors are mostly European
houses, but as the two parties named
above now hold all of the psrsonal prop-
erty, the other creditors will likely realize
but very little on their claims, for the
outstanding accounts have been assigned
previously to thesame parties.

The firm was composed of Chas. S.
Briggs, Wm. S. Briggs and Ira W. Briggs;
it is one of the oldest in the city. It has
changed names five or six times in the
last sixty years, but its personality has
changed but very little. The firm claims
that the governmentfreeseed distribution
had a good deal to do with the failure.
K.

Government Seed Distribution.

Washington, D. C, Oct. 1 —The Agri-
cultural department has been compelled
to forego its decision to distribute this
year's seed from Washington, because of
a decision by Controller Tracewell of the
Treasury that such distribution would
be a violation of the law by which the
appropriation was made. This decision
was rendered today in response to a let-
ter from Secretary Wilson.

In his reply Mr. Tracewell says that the
appropriation for the last year wasin the
same language as that for the present
fiscal year, excepting as to the amount
appropriated, and ne calls attention to
the fact that Attorney General Harmon
rendered a decision to the tfl^ect that the
appropriation of last year authorized the
Secretary of Agriculture to purchase
seeds, already put up in packages and
labeled for distribution. Mr. Tracewell
holds in view of this decision that while
the Secretary can determine the form in
which the contractors shall deliver the
seeds he cannot purchase the seeds and
employ persons to put them up or con-
tract with some one to do that work.

"It must not be forgotten," he adds,
"that Congress has used the very plainest
language in providing $130,000 for the

LILIUM HARRISII.

A FEW OF THE 75 CASES LEFT which were put in our hands for sale from U. S.
Bonded Warehouse, and which we continue to offer until sold, at

$8.50 PER CASE OF 400 BULBS.

Also 13 Boxes BERMUDA LONGIFLORUMS at $10 per Case of 400 Bulbs.
WHY PLANT JAPAN BULBS? when Bermudas can be had for LESS MONEY and give

MORE FLOWERS. Also on hand several thousand surplus of ttie following:
HYACINTHS, DUTCH NAMED, 1st size bulbs, any color *l-5? per .100

3.75
2.30

Rornans. mixed as lo color 1.30

" White Romans (French), 12 to 15 cen 2.25

TULIPS, Single or Double mixed, 1st

NARCISSUS, True Von Sion, s

ned, all

1.00 "

bulbs S4.00 per 1000

s., from 4.00 per 1000 up

_, cted bulbs 16.00 per 1000

1st size 14.00 per 1000

AND OTHERS.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Telephone Call 403 18th St.

IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND GROWERS-
AGENTS OF SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS,

501 and 503 W. 13lh Street, NEW YORK CITY.

purchase and distribution of seeds, bulbs,
etc., and has attached to the appropria-
tion the specific requirement that not less
than $110,000 shall be used in the pur-
chase of valuable seeds. Congress thus
fixed a minimum amount, and did not
intend that a discretion should be exer-
cised by the Secretary of Agriculture. The
whole act is mandatory in form, and the
use of one-half of this sum in payment fir
personal service in distributing seeds
would not be a compliance with the spe-
cific order of of Congress."

"The head of a department," the Con-
troller adds, "ordinarily has some discre-
tion in the use of appropriation for his
department. The appropriations for
seeds seems to be drawn for the very pur-
pose of preventing a construction which
would admit of the exercise of any discre-
tion.— Chicao;o Tribune.

Mr. Eug. Schaettel, representing
Messrs. Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co , Paris,
will arrive in New York per S. S. La Bre-
tagne on October 10. His address will be
care Mr. Aug. Rhotert,26 Barclay street,
New York, as usual.

Hartford, Conn. — Mr. D. S. Chamber-
lin has taken his two sons F. D. and A. S.
into partnership, and the seed business
will hereafter be conducted under tht firm
name of S. D. Chamberlin & Sons.

J. L. Schiller and C. B. Knicbman
have organized as the N. J. Seed Com-
pany with headquarters at Rutherford,
N.J.

Visiting New York: F. H. Hunter,
representing the Cox Seed and Plant Co.,
San Francisco.

Omaha, Neb.

NEDRASKA FLORISTS ORGANIZE.— OFFICERS
ELECTED. — TWENTY-THREE CHARTER
MEMBERS — PREPARING FOR THE CON-
VENTION OF '98.

Twenty-three of the florists of Omaha
and neignboring cities met in the city hall
September 30, and formed the Nebraska
Fljrists' Society. W. R. Adams, superin-
tendent of parks, as chairman called the
meeting to order.

Oflicers were elected as follows: A.
Donaghue, president; W. F. Wilcox, vice-
president; Jacob Hess, treasurer; E. C.
Erfling, secretary; trustees: L. C.Chapin,
Benj. Hass, Geo. Swoboda.

Twenty-three were enrolled as charter
members as follows: W. R. Adams, Jos.
Chalmers, J. Y. Craig, R. H. Davy, A,

ALM

c§^^^^

FRESH

ON HAND

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices lor select aeeds quute«l oti application.

"404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

PflUMS

AND

FtRNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO, WITTBOLD, "°^VA'i^^!ll'6

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Send your address for my illustrated
catalogue of these superb flowers.
M. B. FAXON, Boston, Mass.

Delanev, A. Donaghue, A. Donaghue, Jr.,
Chas. Edderer, E. C. Erfling, Paul Fioth,
J. H. Hodgkinson, Lewis Henderson,
Jacob Hess, Berj. Hass, Paul Paulson,
Geo. Swobada, Robt. Uager, of Omaha;
W. F. Wilcox, Jos. McPherson, of Coun-
cil BluS^s; L. C. Chapin, F. W. Taylor, of
Lincoln; W. J. Hesser, of Plattsmouth;
David Nicol, of Fremont.

This society has for its principal object
the preparation for the reception of the
Society of American Florists in '98, and
the interests of the trade in the Trans-
Miss. Exposition. All business relative
to these subjects was laid over till the
next meeting, October 14.

A. Donaghue, Jr.

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229

PALMS.

LATANIA BORBONICA. per lOO

'.WwkXx pills sli.iwiriL' .■l.:irn.-l..r l.:nrs $10. W

4-lneh puts. !■; in I.', in.-lirs lii-li 2.1.0(1

ARECA LUTESCENS.

3-incli pnls »10.00

4-inch puis. I.", h. I.k i.i.-l,.s 2n.00

PANDANUS UTILIS.

3-ill(th puts, nir,. I.Msln |. hints »I0 110

3'/.-inch pnls. III.-.. l.usl.N phiiiis IIS IK)

FERNS Assarted.

PANSY PLANTS.

Vaughan's International Mixture. By mail
B.5 cts. per 100; 53.00 per 1000 by express.

GROHMANN BROS.

317 Fitzhugh St., SAGINAW, E,S„ MICH.
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2/ inch pots 10 cts, per doz.; 82.50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

254- inch pots M cts. per doz ; 82 50 per lOO

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

o- inch pots .50 cts. per doz. ; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown 81. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapleda!e (new) 88.00 per 100

Medinm sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 8-1.10 per 100: Portia. \Vm. Scott, Delia
Fox. The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE,

Healthy stock. Good plants—
never had better.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

STANDARD VARIETIES. No

disease.
400 extra good 2i --in . SMILAX PLANTS.

A. WASHBURN & SON. Bloomington.lll.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

SeiHl for •Coninients and Facta."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa.

'.imlies below IMttsburtr, Pa.

300,000 SMALL and LARGE FERNS

In variety: well urowo; reasonable prices. Send

BUiiips liir sniuples.
COCOS WEDDELIANA, 2>i-lnch pots, at SO IKJ

per mil.
CARNATIONS troni tleld. Victor. Daybreak. Scott.

McUowan. K Clover and Eldorado.

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

COLLECTION OF PALMS. A BARGAIN.

2 Seaforthia elegans, j-lnch. at $ .45 S .'.0

2 Oreodo.\a regla. -t-lt ch. at 50 l.tIO

2 I^atanla borbonlca. 4-lDch. at 25 50

2 Cocos plumosa. :i Inch, at 50 1.00

4 Fhcenl.\ recllnata. :i-lnch. at 10 .11)

4 Latanla borbonlca, 3-lnch. at 10 .40

2Seaforthlaele(!anB, r. Inch, at BO 1.30

2 Kublier plants. 1-lrch, at iiO .liU

2 Sword Kerns, :^ and 4-lnch, at 10 .20

Aljove collection ot fine plants for to. 00.

Cash with order. to. 30

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

Headquarters for

CHINESE

SACRED LILIES.

One c.f the tn-st selling bulbs (or

the retail counter.
STRICTLY CHOICE STOCK, lots of 120

at \% cts. each: $42 per 1000.
Write for prices on <iiiantities.

LILY OF Tl VALLEY.

A Specialty with us.

OimlitlcH the bent obtHiiiable.
''London Market," the tlncst pins In

i..\lst|.|i(-e tor early fcirclDK. PerlOOtl.lB.

Iliilli.ri::.;,!. .-use ot 2500 $:« 75.
Premium, equal to '-London Market"

Inr lull- hircuw. Per lOOtl.MI. 1000*12.25.

tational.

uburjr

WKITE FOR PRICES ON QUANTITIES.

'u«".-op FALL BULBS

For Florists' Forcing now in Stock.

Just Received

CAR LOAD OF

PALMS

KENTIAS.

LATANIAS.

ARECAS.

ETC.. ETC,

They are the Choicest lot we
have seen in many a day.

Complete List of Sizes and Pr
on application.

YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE,

84&86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

ML Old Colony Nurseries, m.

SPECIAL OFFER OF OVER STOCK.

Per 100

Beech, European, 5 to 6 ft f25 00

4 to 5 ft 15 00

" purple-leaved seedlings, 4 to 5 ft. 15 00

Berberis purpurea, IS to 24 in 2 00

vulgaris, IS to 24 in 2 00

Thunbergii, 12 to 18 in 6 00

6 to 10 in , 1 yr. 2 00

Elm, Uimus Americanus, S to 9 ft 15 00

Forsythia suspensa, 3 ft 5 00

Pyrus Japoniea, 3 to 4 ft., mixed 6 00

Privet, California, IS to 24 in., trans.. 2 00
S>niphoricarpus vulgaris, 15 to 18 in. 3 00
Viburnum opulus (tree cranberry), 3
to 4 ft 6 00

Per 100

Asclepias tuberosa % 2 00

Henierocallis tlava, fulva, Dumortieri. 3 00

Iris, German, 10 sorts 4 00

" Japan, lO sorts 4 00

Liatris scariosa 5 00

Lily ( f Valley, sod 3 inches square

(not for forcing) 3 00

P:eonies. mixed per 1000 jf 40, 6 00

Platycodon 5 00

Sabbatia chlorides 5 00

Yucca fllamentosa, strong 8 00

Ampelopsis quinquefolia, strong 4 00

Bignonia radicans 5 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymoutti, Mass.

BURPEE'S

♦ SEEDS

\ Philadelphia.

; W. and D's. CELEBRATED^'Sure Crop
j Mushroom Spawn. \^l^^^^ ""

* Liliu
k cinti

'Sure Crop" \

quotations t
: buyers. \

ALL KINDS OF BULBS J

Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya- f

, Narcissus, etc., etc. Special t

es on applli-atlon.

WEEBER & DON, ^"St^^T^lT

\ CImiuheis St.. NKW YORK CI^TY.

Mention Ameiioan K'lorlst.

Marie Louise Violets

Healthy, liehl-errowii plants,
S4.00 PER 100. CASH WITH ORDER.

CHAS. L. DOLE,

279 West Aver

LOCKPORT, N. Y.

•J y |K Y T For Insurance against
W^ /a I I damage by bail,

l^3^£r\.»-^-^ Address

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. F. H. A.. Saddle River. N. J

FERNS.

We iiiaUe a Specialty of small Ferus
lor the Fall trade.
Write for special prices on large quantities.
Order early.

JOHIV «*COTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Rending Nursery, READING, MA,SS.
EsrAHLlSHED ISM.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

:Mncli pots * .75 per doz.; $ iJ.OO per 10

liwlnclipots 125perdoz.; 10.00 per 10

5 -fnch pots 2.25perdoz.; 20.00perl0

5^-Cash with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box 32. Carlisle, P -.

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Oct. 9,

Kansas City, Mo.

THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW — ENTHUSI-
ASTIC AMATEURS.— gUEEN FLORA TO RE-
CEIVE — A TOUR OF THE GROWERS'
HOUSES —SOME CAPITAL PLANTS.

A very pleasant evening was spent on
Saturday last, when after the business of
the day was over several of the craft
interested in floriculture met to partake
of a supper, to which your scribe had the
honorof aninvite. The forthcoming chry-
santhemum show was the chief topic of
conversation, and it was refreshing tosee
such enthusiasm displayed by the ama-
teur element, ably represented by Messrs.
Schwartz and Roberts.

It was suggested as an additional draw-
ing card to extend an invitation to one
who is considered by a recent pDpular
vote to be the most beautiful woman in
Kansas. The idea is that this lady shall
receive under a floral bower costumed as
(Jueen Flora and present favors in the
shape of pot plants to the children and
flowers to the adult patrons. This will
doubtless prove a happy conception; the
young bucks especially will fairly tumble
over each other in their desire to have a
boutonniere pinned in the lapels of their
coats.

The show will be given as usual in the
armory and under the direction of Mr.
Ripley, an enthusiastic amateur who has
done much to make the success accom-
plished in the past. Upon adjournment
it was decided to make a tour on the day
following to the intending exhibitors and
see what condition their stocks were in.
This was accordingly done. The plants
of Messrs. Brown & Son, Jas. Payne, A.
Barbe and R. Jarrett do them credit.
Probst Floral Co. (Sam'l Murray, man-
ager) will beat their record of former
years with a splendid lot of plants.
Those grown for exhibition are ia 12 and
14-inch pots, while for store sales
a big lot of 5 and 6-inch stock is being
carried. The principal kinds are Mrs. E.
G. Hill, Mrs. H. Robinson, Miss Wana-
maker. Ivory, Jerome Jones, Major Bon-
nafi'on, Eugene Dailledouze,H. L. Swnder-
bruch. Lincoln will be ready at Thanks-
giving. Mr. Murray is not anxious to
get very early blooms. Roses are in good
demand now.

Wm. Sharp, the able foreman, was ad-
ministering the stimu'ator so necessary
at this period in the life of autumn's
queen, and is justly proud of the capital
stock under his care. The general order
and cleanliness of the place was strongly
impressed upon us. I understand Mr.
Sharp intends making a tour of Mex'co
shortly and will return with a collection
of cacti if he survives the perils of the trip.
He is studying up the language of the
country in his spare moments.

Arthur Newell will be prominent in the
cut flower and design section of the show.
V. M.C.

Oreenfielu, Ind. — Mr. B. W. Cline,
who has been doing a greenhouse busi-
ness at 151 W. Main street, has entered
into partneri^hip with J. \V. Myer, of The
Myer Plant Nursery. The new firm will
be known as the Greenfield Floral Co.
and will do ageneral florist business, with
a store at 53 West Main street.

althy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2"^-iiich pots

$i».00 per lOOO; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3>Mnch pots

$:».00 per 1000; ?1 00 per 100.
■ KAISERIN. *:).00 per lUO.
SMILAX PLANTS, 81. .50 per lOO.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

CARNATIONS.

WM. SCOTT,
ROSE QUEEN,
TIDAL WAVE,

NANCY HANKS,

50,000 strong and healthy
field-grown CARNATIONS.

PORTIA,

LIZZIE GILBERT,
CORSAIR,

STORM KING.
IVORY.

J3.00 per 100; 125.00 per ICOO. No order for less than 100 accepted.

<zyi-^ I cz: j^cscD.

REINBERG BROS.,

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Our carnations are giown with the greatest care, and are first-cla
We pack light by our improved system of packing, by which we can s<
United Stales and Canada in perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT IVORY DEAN HOLE

$1.50 per dozen. SSOO per hundred.
ALRERTINI
BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT

$1.36 per (lu/.en. .«tl lu per nundved.

Free from disease,
to all parts of the

BUTTERCUP

SWEETBRIER
LIZZIE McCOWAN
MRS. CARNEGIE
L. L. LAMBORN

$1.IKI per dozen.

SILVER SPRAY PURITAN

PORTIA WM. SCOTT

MRS. FISHER ROSALIND

GRACE WILDER

J.'t.LHI per hUDdrea. ^1.". IHI per thousand.

FIRST-GLflSS FORGING ROSES.

Fully equal to those sent out the last tuur years, tirat-class hi every respect. Only selected growth from
flowering shoots used In prupagatlnt;.
700 PEBLES, 550 SUNSETS, 750 KAISERINS,

400 S.4FKANO, 800 GONTIEK,

;i-lnch pots, K>-00 per KKl.

CARNATION PLANTS

We offer for sale an extra
fine lot of

ROSE QUEEN CARNATIONS

now in the field. Have about

5000 plants.

PRICE, $3.00 PER HUNDRED.

No other varieties left.

BASSETT & WASHBURN, Hinsdale, III.

VIOLETS

^iid C^lifonalt*.

strong, well established, clean, healthy plants,
from -l-inch pots, at S4.00 per IIX). Kield-grown
clumps of California at 85.(10 per 100.

Carnations.

Daybreak, Silver Spray, Rose
Queen, Garfield and Portia.

Clean, healthy, field-grown stock, at $4 per 100.
Samples mailed on receipt of 10c to cover postage.

L.L.MAY&CO., St. Paul, Minn.

Surplus Carnations.

I liave 20uO CARNATIONS, field grown, at

84 00 per lUO, in the following varieties:
200 Tidal Wave 200 Wm. Scott

200 Daybreak 200 Meteor

100 Bridesmaid 400 Minnie Cook

300 Rose Queen 400 McCowan

W. A. WETTLIN, Hornellsville, N. Y.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

rortia. Hector, IMidowaii, T. Carl ledge.
Daybreak. Kisli.T, 40011 Alaska, »5.O0
per 100. syi ASM wrni ouheh.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

&rl!L CARNATIONS

Good, healthy stock, 8;i per 100. Cash with order.

1000 Craig, 1000 Goldfinch,

1500 Alaska, lOOO Rose Queen,

150 Peachblow, 500 Delia hox,

3000 Scotts, 500 Albertini,

3000 DRUCftEN* INDIVIS*. price for 6 in. pots, 810

per 100.
5000 LATANIA BORBONICA. 4 inch pots, $15per 100.
2000 FERNS-Nephrolepis exaltata.S inch pots, 810

per 100
1000 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 3-iach pots, 812.00

per 100.
1000 Cprdata compacta. S inch, J12.00 per 100. All

very fine plants.

E. HIPPARD. Youngstown, Ohio.

ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS.

We do not claim to have everythine; but we do
claim to have the finest stock of CATTLEYAS.
Just what the American P'lorists waut.

Established plants by the dozen or the hundred,
and we also expect an early ariival of CATTLEYA
LABIATA. Write for particulars to

LAGER & HURRELL.
Orchid Growers and Importers, SUMMIT. N. J.

BOUVARDIAS-Doublepink and white, fine
plants from open ground, 85 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS - Mne assortment, field-
grown. J.5 00 per 100.

SMILAX-Strong, 2i4-inch, $2.50 per 100; 815.00
per 1000.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHM-Strong plants
from 4 inch pots, JO 00 per 100.

Send for Fall Trade List.
VICK 6l hill CO.. ROCHESTER, N. Y.

PerlOO

SM I LA X Slront; I year $1.50 and $2.50

CLEMATIS Leadlnt? kinds for fall

P/EONIAS Herbaceous, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS Double and Blnsle Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Ver;

DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES -1 and 2 year.

DAISIES .■^iioivHaie and Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES In asB.irtnient 10.00

F. A. BALLER. Bloomington, III.

from 3-111. -Ii |i..ls. ,$:.• .ill |irr IIKI; ,f,'0 00 per 1IXK1.
JOSEPH E. BONSALL, Salem, Ohio.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

1897.

The American Florist.

231

CARNATIONS

LARGE FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

VICTOR
EMMA WOCHER
ARMAZINDY
DELLA rOX.

per Uo

IVORY,

LIZZIE McCOWAN,
MINNIE COOK,
ROSE QUEEN,
SILVER SPRAY,

. $1.50: per 100 $10
1.00; " S 8

1.00: " S 8

Palms «nd Fe

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES:

Western Springs. III.

CHICAGO:

84 &86 Randolph St.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

STANDARD VARIETIES,
MRS. C. H. DUHME,
MRS. GEO. M. BRADT,

PER 100

$5.00
10.00
12 50

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

I.A FAYETTE, IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

oentlon Am«rifinn Florl«t.

CA.JWJVA.T10JVS.

Fleiil trrt'wn Scott. Mcliowan. Portia and Uose
yiieen. $3 (ill per llKl: W.'. a\ per llKXl

Daybreak, and Tlie Stuart iredl. Sli a 100; KM lOCO.

Rootf il cuttlnes of Mme. Bruant and Fleur Polte-
vlne. $.t,(«l per lU).

VINCAS, tleld-Krown. ^,.m per 100.
FhIiiis. Rubbers and Cut flowers.

THE F. R. WILLIAMS CO..
334 Erie Street. CLEVELAND, O.

Palms, all kinds and sizes Ficus, Arau-
carias, Cyclamen, Primroses and

Azalea indica in any quantity; prices
very low; quality A No. 1.
Eucharis amazonica, $2.00 per 100.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill Allegheny City, Pa.

For MILDEW on ROSES

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN. Importer ol Bulbs. Plants. Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention thlB paper.

TRv DREER'S
Garden Seeds,

Plants, Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENRY A. DREET;,
FtLiladelphla, Fa.
Florist when wrltlDK

UF»I*.XMXJ r_>.A.^. Per U.ii

70 Chinese PrlmroscB, 4-lnch. very strong $*; (Ni

:m Obeonlca. :>-lnch pots, ii Inches across, fine '■'> tW

l.TtI Obeonlca. 4-lnch pots. Yi Inches across, extra. 5 IH)
Would exchange for ( 'yclaraen glganteum, o-lnch. or
Kentta Belmoreana palms, .Vlnch.

S. M. HARBISON, Danville, Ky.

iHERR'S PANSIES

: THE BEST.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, line plants at jSl.25 per 100;

f II) I) ) per tOOO Sample lor 10 cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
! HERR'S

ICARNATIONS

♦ 3000 TRIUMPH, tl,.. I».,l |,ink n, v^,■r^

5c. EACH.

2000 McGOWAN,

1000 ARMAZINDY.

700 ABUNDANCE.

500 PORTIA.

300 ALASKA, I

500 CARTLEDGE, J

I .Miv |,:ini.-i,l:ir 1 .-v.r -r.'M. at .*;..-.!) p.-r lii.ndr.'.l.

August Rolker&Sons

Wholesale Dealers in

for Florists and Horticu turists have removed their

extensive stocks to their

NEW STORE AND OFFICES AT

Orders from the trade solicited,

GEO. A. KUHL,

liyiioi6§ai6 Gut Flowers,

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

and SMILAX.

GEO. A. KUHL, - - Pekin, ill.

Mention American Florist.

CARNATIONS

1100 Rose Queen, and about 100 each of
Scott, Tidal Wave, Nancy Hanks, Helen
Kellar, and Dorner; $30.00 takes the lot,
about 1500 in all, or by the 100 $i 00

A.. O. r»I«II«CE A: OO.,
88 & 90 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland.

Adiantum Farleyense

EXTRA FINE PLANTS,
In 5-inch Pots, $9.00 per Dozen.

EDWIN LONSDALE,

Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa.

Money OrlerOflice. Station H. Phila., Pa.

CARNATIONS

Krue from Disease. Field. (,'rowu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, iVORV, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

1,000 LA

field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PANSIES that PAY and PLEASE

other beut Kohuet Held plants, tiOc per KIO; $4.00 per
lUtHi. Lariie lots special price. SK*;!*, HO oz. 30c;
1 oz J4.50.

Ceraniums. .'■OOOO underway; Coleus. Bego-
nias, Petunias and Verbenas are specialties.

D. K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

CARNATIONS.

McGOWAN. PORTIA, ELDORADO. BUTTERCUP,
LOUISA, ANNA WEBB. KITTY CLOVER. No
rust. i^.Xl per 100, cash
HEBRON & STRATTON. OLEAN. N. Y.

ROSES! ROSES! ROSES!

In order to make room for other stock, 1

otfcr 10,000 e.xtra fine roses, clean and

healthy at the following low price:

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, from H'/ inch pots

SliUO per lOOO; 81.75 per 100.

P£RLES. irom 8-inch pots J3.C0 per 100.

METEORS, from ->H inch pots .... $3.00 per 100.
Terms C.\sh.

CHAS. KOEPPEN, Sedalia, Mo.

Field HYDRANGEAS

1000 FINE STOCKY OTAESA.

To be sold quick.

JOHJV leEJIJVXEJIIvJS,

WOODHAVEN. N. Y.

When wrltliiK mention the American Florlet.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $S. 50 per dozen;
$10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, Paul P.O.,

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS, L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEIMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

E.G. HILL & CO.,

wnoiesaie Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA

PRIMROSES. Per 100

CHINESE PRIMROSES, 3 inch pots 82.50

CINERARIAS, ready Nov. 1st 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 20 vars., 5 inch pots.. 8.00
PANSY PLANTS, ready Oct. 15th, 1000 83.50, .60

C.4SH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINCHAM, Delaware, O.

FIELD GROWN GARNATIONSi

New and standard vars.,5.5 00 per lOO and upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich

When you write an
advertiser please state
that you saw the adv.
In the Florist.

232

The American Florist.

Oct.

Syracuse, N. Y.

FROSTS FINISH OUTSIDE FLOWERS.— TRADE
KEEPS IMPROVING.— CHRYSANTHEMUMS
LATE.— GOOD VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS.

We have had three successive frosts,
which have finished up outdoor flowers
for this season, and consequently flowers,
especially whitestuff for funeral work, are
extremelv scarce. Roses and carnations
are beginning to come in in larger quan-
tities, still the home supply is not any-
where equal to the demand, as trade still
keeps on improving in a very satisfactory
manner.

Chrysanthemums are a little later this
year than usual; it seems it will be quite
another week before Bergmann, Merry
Monarch and Marion Henderson will be
fit to cut. There are a few violets to be
seen, and although they are not up to the
standard of size and color at present they
sell verv quickly. Quite a number of wed-
dings occurred the past week where plants
and flowers were extensively used. The
McCarthy-Murphy wedding was a very
elaborate affair.

There is every reason to believe Henry
Burt will be the Syracuse violet king this
year. A house that he has had planted
all summer with the sash removed are the
best plants the writer has ever seen at
any time of the year. His carnations also
that he planted the beginning of August
where the glass had been removed
are looking exceedingly well and produc-
ing fine flowers. He points with especial
pride to Mr. May's new variety Maud
Dean, which has done splendidly with him
and is certainly a grand thing.

Alpha.

Warning.

From letters received from Waukegan
and other towns near Chicago some fel-
low has been swindlirg florists by pre-
tending to represent us (and probably
other firms) and selling them a bill of
plants, etc., fjr fall delivery, such as car-
nations, roses, etc., and then borrowing
or obtaining money on account. In one
or two cases he claimed to be a member
of the firm. Please state in the Florist
that we have no traveling agents nor
have we visited these parties personally.

This is probably the same swindler
mentioned in the Florist last spring.
Florists should pay no money to strang-
ers at least till the goods are in sight.

Dubuque, la. W. A. Harkett.

Dubuque, Ia — Wm. Springborn, the
florist, committed suicide October 4, by
shooting himself in the head with a shot
gun. He left no explanatory cote and
his relatives and friends know of no
caus^forthe act except recent ill health.
Mr. Springborn was 63 years of age and
a bachelor. He was a native of Germany
but had been a resident of this city for
about 27 years and had many friends
here. He owned the ground on which his
greenhouses stand and was considered
quite well oft'.

Milwaukee, Wis — The prelimina'-y
premium list for the seventh annual flower
show of the Milwaukee Florists' Club, to
be held in November, has been issued, and
copies may be had on application to the
manager, Mr.- A. Klokner, 930 Orand
avenue.

Bulletin No. 81 of the Ohio Agricult-
ural Experiment Station, Woaster, O. is
devoted to "The San Jose Scale in Ohio."
The information given is very complete
and the bulletin is freely illustrated. It
can be had free on application by any
resident of O Jlo.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY

PYPI AMENQ Magnificent plants grown

The Sensational Carnation

of the year per too

FLORA HILL, ^;ow„';Lnif'ni0.00

ARMAZINDY,

TRIUMPH, '="^^%Tnk.

from the tine;t English
prize flowered strains. We have used this
particular s rain for years, and it has pleased
thousands of our customers. Strong, clean,
well furnished plants, from 4-inch pots,
$10.00 per 100.

E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS.

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully bt-lieVL' that wl' can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties includmg the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

1

on American Florist.

Pansy and Geranium

PANSIES— Giant flowering, transplanted;
no spindiv plants, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000.

NEW GERANIUMS— That cost this spring
$25 per 100: 6000 now ready, in 20 choice
varieties, named, 2 inch, $} per 100.

NEW VELVET PLANT-A big seller, 3-inch

50c per dozen.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

AXoi-ris, 111.

Pansl6§ Worm Raisino.

STRONG PLANTS, ready now, $4.00

per tOOO. f. o. h. express here.

SEED, as usual.

C.A.SI3: V;riTII OS-I3ER,.

C. SOLTAU &. CO.,
199 Grant Ave., .JKKSKY CITY, N. J.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, strong and bushy, 05 ct«. per lliO. bv niaU.

Bv exptesB S2 UO pei- 51,1(1.

By express W. 00 per IIXW.

( 'iish with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Pansy Plants.

READY NOW.

One on the best strains, and good plants,
75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

CASH WITH OKDER.

E. P. HOSTETTER, Manheim, Pa.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

UMBRELLA PLANTS B. K and *i per Km

DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK, large roots . ..j4 per UO

CLEMATIS, liardv, w}[Ue, tielo trrown..- *5 per IllO

THOMSON'S RED RASPBERRV... Si'i per 1(K)»

Inah Willi order.

SMITH'S VILLA GREENHOUSE, Sioux City, Iowa.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test ever>'thing at our experimental gaiden on
Columbia street. Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.

Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272BoylstonSt., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention Am*»noRn FIorlBt.

"PAIKTRTT^ -oo,ooo

rjXSX OXXlO. NO'W READY.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

Bc-FFALO. N. v.. June 8th, ISliT.

Mu. E. B. Jexnixgs Dear Sir;— The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last Autrust produced the finest lot of
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly first-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

100 by mall T.ic; 1000 by express S4; .iOOO*lS. Seed ot
the above strains $1 per pkt.; $»', per oz.; $;i per ^ o/.

CARNATIONS-Flne. stockv, Held-nrown plants,
leading sorts. *3.00 per 100.

Cash with order. E. B. JENN INCS,

Lock Box 264. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansles.

New Pedigree Cannas.

MAIDENS BLUSH, llH^rycf Int^h.ced' "'"'
PHILADELPHIA— The Snest crimson.
ALSACE — Nearest pure white. And many other
choice new kinds of our own introduction.

Carnations and Roses

IN FINE CONllITION.
lOCO Wm. Scott, .500 Uncle Johu and 2C0 Mme.

Albertini, at 4c. Clean as a whistle. No rust.

Also 41 00 field-erown Roses, 15 to I'D inches, at 5c.

Bride. Bridesmaid. La France, K. A. Victoria,

and White I.a France,

JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn.

MARIE LOUISE.
LADY CAMPBELL,
SWANLEY WHITE.

Healthy, field-grown, So.OO per 100, to close out.
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

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The American Florist.

^33

Hot=Bed

Sash.

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft. X 6 ft, 3 rows 10 in. glass.
■3 ft. 3 in. X Oft. ,4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft. ,5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, l-fi in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

FOR THE FALL SEASON.

-^PALMS — .

FLOWERING PLANTS

-^>' «. SCHULTHEIS. Collegi Point. N. V.

P. <). liox 7.S. Telephoim Call 51 F.

Take Noitli Side Division L. I. R. R. or TroUey.

W^B^ Kenlias, Areca lulescens, La-
^^^ lania borbonica, Phcenix,
Pandanus ulilis, Ficus elaslica, Co-
cas Weddeliana, Araucaria excelsa,
Cyclamen persicum. Ericas our
specialty. Chrysanthemums in pots.
Azaleas.

MentlDn American Florls

Pield- Grown Violets.

S3. 50 per 100; S30.0O per lOOO.
MARIE LOUISE, larye. and not a spot, Have

never I'eeii in iii I. led with disease In tills section.

■-•nd Blze >■-' -".II pLT HKI; j^ls (Xl per 1(X)0.
SMI LAX, 2!^-lncb. once cut back. UH. 25 per 100; $10.00

ner Itmu. Samples by mall 10c.
UJr Cash or {iood retereoces with order please.
Write tor special price on large lots.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

2c. CINERARIAS. 2c.

We have a large stock of the choicest strain of
Dwarf, Large-Flowering Cinerarias, which we
put at this low figure.

2i/^-in , ready to shift, $2 per tOO: $15 per 1000.
500 at lOOO rate. Extra plants added.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets, UTICA, N. Y,

GOOD SMILAX PLANTS.

-."-.J ar.d :;-lncli pots.

FINE STOCK OF VIOLETS.

Princess of Wales. Lu.\unne. <alifon]la, Admiral
Avellan. Shoeribrunn, Lady II. (.'ampbell. Swanley
White. Hardy Enjillah. all Kood strons clumps. Send
lor price. p. M. De WIIT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

New York Long Distance New Rochelle Long Distance

Telephone I742--38. Telephone i5l.

The largest and finest stock in America. Now is the time to order

and have your stoclc shipped by freight before cold

weather and save expressage.

TWO WEEKS. ''SPECIAL OFFER" for two weeks.

ARECA LUTESCENS, 5-in. pots, t5-is in.

hiKh, 7-S in. pots, 8 ft.
COCOS WEDDELIANA, ^Yz to 5-inch pots.

Beautiful stock.
LATANIA BORBONICA, in all sizes.
KENTIA BELMOREANA, finest stock ever

offered, in all sizes.
PHCENIX Reclinata, Rupicola, Canariensis,

different sizes.
DRACjCNAS, 10 vais , colored and coloring.

If you are in the market to buy and get
and cool grown stock. Write for prices.

DRAC/tNA canes, grand lot in fine shape,
13 varieties. (Last offer).

FICUS ELASTICA, 10,000 beautiful plants,
5(ic and 75e each.

FERNS— Nephrolepis cordata compacta.
The tinest in the country.

Nephrolepis dav. furcans, grand stock (two
houses).

Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. Ferns for jardin-
ieres, in 6 varieties, 2j4;-inch pots.

the finest stock, give us a call. Home-grown

Write, Telegraph or Telephone, and our carriage

Bet you.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

Areca lutescens, Latania borbonica, Kentias,
Cocos Weddeliana, Etc.

HARDY, HOME-GROWN, PERFECT PLANTS, LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES.

CALL AND SEE THEM. They will BEAR INSPECTION.

Wholesale List on application.

JOSEPH HEACOGK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention American Florist.

CARNATIONS.

Rose Queen, Silver Spray,

Daybreak, Portia.

Fine, stocky, field-grown plants.

SMILAX.

A few thousand Smilax, good strong
plants in 2^^-inch pots.

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise, clean, healthy plants.
Write for prices.

GEO. SOUSTER, Elgin, IlL

Mention American KJorlst.

strong plants, grown outside all sum-
mer. P. hastata, P. cretica albo lin-
eata, P. adiantoides, etc., 3-inch pots,
f6.00 per 100; 555.00 per 1000.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Bermantown, Pa.

Fern Pteris Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 2ii-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to 45, 8.3 -50 per
100; ».)0.00 per 1000.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

3-lrich |..Jts $2.00 perlOO, $20.00 perlOOO

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats

%\.

■ 100.

FERNS, 3-ini-h pots $5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. FleW grown Lizzie Mc-
(iiiwan iind Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Miine Louise, stronu Held thrown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

routed cutUnBS S3 00 per 100

SWAINSONA fc'oop.rino

ABUTILON

Souvenir .le H.inn and Golden Fleece... KOO per 100

GERANIUMS.

Rooted cuttliiKS fI..5U per 100, $12.00 per lOiXI

C. LENGENF ELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO,

SPECIALTIES

IN BE8T VARLKTLKS.
ROSES, from ;i-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILL, N. V,

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

GIBLIN & CO., Ulica, N. Y.

234

The American Florist.

Oct. 9,

San Francisco.

TRADE IMPROVING —CHRYSANTHEMUMS.—
STOCK OF IlETTER (JLALITY — A NEW
ROSE.— VARIOUS ITEMS.

Trade is steadily improving. Chrysan-
themums are now coming into the mar-
ket in all their glory and considering the
very warm weather the quality is excel-
lent. Some very fine Ivory and Mrs. E.
G. Hill can be seen, also a few Bonaffons.
White and yellow chrysanthemums are
bringing from 50 cents to $1 per dozen.
Mrs. E. G. Hill brings 75 cents per dozen
with rather limited supply. The demand
for chrysanthemums is just as good as it
ever was showing that their popularity
is not at all on the wane. The Chinese
growers as usual are sending in small lots
of chrysanthemums of an inferior grade
which in time find their way onto the
street. There is satisfaction in knowing
that they never bring in any seltcted
flowers that can command high prices.

Roses are also improving rapidly in
quantltv with a very fair demand for
good stock. Carnations are rather scarce
particularly Scott and white varieties.
Violets are becoming more plentiful and
are of excellent quality. The fragrance at
present is as good, if not better than at
any other period of the year.

Matroia & Canepa have opened a
flower store at 31 Geary street.

Mr. Sidney Clack has a new rose, a
sport from the Bride, consisting of a
beautiful blending of pink on a white
ground, which he considers very valuable.

Mr. M. Lynch is having his new green-
houses heated by hot water and is also
having the old houses painted and
reglaz-'d.

Mr. John Carbone, well known as a
chrysanthemum grower, is beginning to
send in some very good flowers which are
commanding the highest prices. His chief
sorts for cut flower work are Queen,
Bonafi'on, Dailledouze and a few others.
Meteor.

The Herendeen Mfg. Co., Geneva, N.
Y has issued "A treatise on greenhouse
heating in connection with the Furman
boiler." It is neatly printed, freely illus-
trated and contains among other matter
some very useful tables showing amount
of radiating surface necessary to heat a
given amount of glass exposure to vari-
ous temperatures in zero weather. It can
be had free on application.

Sussex, N. B.— The Weekly Record of
September 10 publishes an interesting
description of the establishment of Mr.
H.E. Goold, from which we learn that
Mr. Goold has made extensive additions
and improvements this year, including a
new three quarter-span house, potting
sheds, store houses and new boiler and
piping. In six years Mr. Goold's place
has grown from one small house to the
present fine plant containing 10,000
feet of glass. Mr. Goold's stock is in fine
shape and he has recently added to his
record as a prize taker at the exhibitions.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

'rACTlKEll

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
WrlKlitwood Ave,.

CHICAGO. ILL.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

I»l ICC I'Ti.i nli.iiisr^ r,,ii>,-rvat.irif-s.II"l-

ULAOO li''l- '■!'■■ Al^" ll"ll"'l S:ish.-s :ni,l
Mills IV.ru u, (lils, clr THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

.A. fxjxjXj Xjxra-E] of* ^xjxj3s p.A.rrs.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

DD«iur<u u/>Rcunn<:r«' * Kearney and Westgide Aves.. Jersey City. N. .J.
BKANLM WAKtHUU^tb. -, jacksou Ave. and Pearson St., Long Island City. N. T.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Every ii>cr of Flower Pois should correspond with us before
purcha-^mg; elsewhere. Our fac'lities are uneoiiaied.

A. H, HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
lactton. We call your attention to our new pots. 6. 7. 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a tnal and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE, N. Y.

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER

e vitality of your Stock,
esbutwrile for particular:

Mildew, Black Spot,
ftrnperiug Apparatus.

HENRY W. GIBBONS.

134 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

WINDOW GLASS.

LOW PRICES.

JOHN LUCAS & CO.
PHILADELPHIA.

THE
xC "NEW DEPRRTURt"
KVEMT)L/\TIN& f^PPDaNCE?*

You can not get a GOOD THING for
nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

TRADE DIRECTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence matter in addition to the directory list

-e'ECT-CE. 82. OO.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO,

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots. etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji Gi SWAHN S SONS, MUiueapol^t Minn.

4 cents for each 600 fe«t of floor idam.

plants. Endorsed

Nikoteen

B Used for fumigation or Bprayinr
ponndQ of tobacco iu oof- piut of
- CircaUrfrt.'^- dKABOTTRA

^iflTouicklvMDoeslilt.^i^

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlyht fr'jin the manufacturers. Before buying pots

write to us for Special Prices Hiid Discounts.

Our pots are red In color.

213. 15. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

i897.

The American Florist.

235

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

XBIf>X<.C:>'VE>X3

Greenhouse ^ Boiler,

29 to 59 Srie St., CHICAGO.

lit. aldea and back). Write fur intormalloo.
Mention Amerloan Florist.

J--KJ-J-

CYPRESS

IS MUCH M3RE DURMLETHAN

iYPRES
SASH BARS

UP Toi(» FEET '"LENGTH ORLOffGER

IREENHOUS

AND OTtfEB BUItPINg MAT

SenAfercurltlustraltd BooR
"CYP|^ES5 LUMBERAMofrsUSES."

- Send ror^'ur Special 6reeohous*-C)(|culir.

theA.T Sxeau-i^ |uihbef (b.,

Ne><^rvseiiH Ssstcn, (f^^^'.

When wrltlnK mention American Florist.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

When wrltlnK mention the Amerloan FlorlBf

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for Illustrated Catalogue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS

Richmond, Ind.

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

'I'his with us iiifans the best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth ; and from this grade all the sap —
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our ]3rices. It is not hard to see the reason : You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. E.xperienced growers
know that the bot is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

Write for Circu
or Estimates

Mention American Florist.

Trade Mark.

HotWaterfle3ters*?SliiiBiBrii

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. congre... BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and S9 W. Randolph St., CHICIGO.

GREENHOUSE OLASS "U,,

LARGE STOCK.

PROMPT SHIPMENT.

PURE LINSEED OIL PUTTY, PAINTS, BRUSHES, ETC.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

"^"^ I <^^ NOTHING

EQUAL IT ^^^V\. ''"'"^y
Strength

AND

Durability

Send (or Catalogue.

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

MFR'S OF RED CEDAR AND CYPRESS
GREENHUUSE MATERIAL.

t

236

The American Florist.

Oct.

Index to Advertisers.

'rSf

Lager Allurrell

%n

American Boiler Co..

■Si,

Lennenfelder C

.•sa

Lockland Lum Co. . 23:^
LontOale Edw

:'Sn

r.n

'SI

Lor.l dt Bumnam Co.
Louisville Tobacco Co

Bassett & Washburn

•Kti

.',>:«

■iv.

Bayersdorfer H & Co.

Lyacb W B

2.'l)

Beckert Theo V

■'HI

Marqulsee L B.

■}Xt

May L L 4 Co

■«i

'^■*t;

McCarthy N F & Co..

'227

McDonald 4 McManu82.>7

Burkl Fred

■.':yi

Mlllang Fraatt

227

Burpee W Atlee\ Cu

■?j'.t

Monlnger J C Co

23li

■>:>A

Morris Floral Co

■i«i

Mound City Flo Co...

226

Clucas & BoddlDKton

National Plant Co....

■<;}¥.

Pennocn Sam'l 8

;*'ji;

Prince AG 4 Co... 226 231

Conard & Jones Co...

2.'W

Quaker City Mc'h WK!

.23.1

Cottase Gardens

•Ml

Kaynor J I

■':;i

Keed Glass i PalntCo
Heed 4 Keller

TM

•.;:il

23ft

WeWUt PM

««

Beimels J

•231

DletBCh A & Co

■.i:t.

tteinOereBros 226

RleeM4Co

■2311

•.':«!

2'26

Blcksecker C H

■.'.26

Dole C L

fflii

Roeers P'k Floral Co

.■^■26

DornerFred ftSons Co

:«i

Rolker A 4 F

22,'

Rolker A >Nl Sods

Sander 4 Co

22T

Klllott W H

BlllBi Pollworth

•M^

Scliuliliels A

.■««

V'.s

Scott John

QlWln & Co

":b

Sheridan W F

•227

Olhbnns U W

■m

Slebrecht 4 Son

.■.!:k

Situations. Wants, etc

22i

Gurney Heater Co . . -

Skabcura Dip Co

.■231

Hall Assn

Smith Nath 4 Hon.. .
Smith's VU aG'nhous

Hanrock & Hon

!'H1

Harbison S M

■•;v;

2;b

Steams Lumber Co. . .

■-'3.1

HerrAlbertM

vm

Storrs 4 Harrison

Herr I) K

Struck JN 4 Bro

■-'.to

■.::tl

Sunderbruch U L Co.

.■226

HewsAU&Co...

■■:ii

Sutherland Geo A....

22'!'

Hill BO4C0 ■.-■:;i

SwahnsSons J Q

■';;.'t

Syracuse Pottery Co. .

.■234

HItohlngB 4 Co

■Mtl

Traendly 4 Schenck.

227

Hopp & Lembe .

Wlnterson

Vlck 4 Hill Co

■>v.

■'3(1

^•■'.s

Washburn A 4 Son..

■2^2>l

Hunt EH

Watson T R

■2^.SI

Illinois Cut Flower Co

Weber H 4 Sons

.■231

Japanese Nurseries..

'j;t','

WeeberSDon

JennluKs E B

'21(3

Welch Bros

.227

■'HI

Wettlln W A

2311

•>:.v

wnllldln Poico

■i:«

Kastlne W F

22"

Whllton 4 Son

•m

Ke'lerBros

2H4

wilUamsdtSonnCo...

■i!)

Keller Geo & Son

2:i4

Williams F B Co....

:a\

■"«

Winter 4 Glover

•m\

Klne J M

22t

Wlttbold Geo

■2'2S

Kllbourn P.

■m

Wltterstaetter R

'2:c

tM

vVood Bros

.'2:«

Kuehn c A

•>;m

vouncThoti J"-

'IT,

Kuhl Geo A

21! 1

VouokJ Welsli

2.ii

SocTH Weymouth, Mass. — The Wey-
mouth Agricultural Fair last week was
unusually successful, the horticultural de-
partment being more extensive and the
displavs more creditable than ever before.
Geo. Ilollis showed some grand new
coleuses.

Morris, III —Over 1,500 peop'e vis-
ited the greenhouses of the Morris Flo-
ral Co. on the occasion of their "opening"
September 29. A prime attraction was a
wedding at the establishment, Mr. Geo.
liarsners and Miss Spang being united in
marriage among the flowers.

IT'S A MISTAKE
"ANY OLD THING"

will

a Refrigerator to keep flowers in.
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SKNU KOK CATAL<H;llK.

CYPRESS
UoHN CI GREENHOUSE
^ MATERIAL

k 412 70 422
1IAWTHQRNE AV. ,

OMcagojll/ description,
send for catalogue.

ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

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GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION AND HEATING APPARATUS.

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent Iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage for illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street. NEW YORK.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

(Established 1856.)

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, and all kinds of Horttcultura
Buildings, erected complete with our patent Iron construction; or for material only ready for erection.

LARGEST BUILDERS OF GREENHOUSE STRUOTURES. PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION EMBRACE LATEST

IMPROVEMENTS. SIX HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Send 4 cents postage to New York office for latest catalogue.

NEW YORK OFFICE, GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS,

160 FIFTH AVE. cor. 21st St. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON. N. Y.

SPENCE WATER HEATER

SAVES FUEL
SAVES MONEY

n^merican toiler Coffipam^ we heat the world.

CHICAGO: 84 Lake Street. NEW YORK: 94 Centre Street

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

J FIBRE.
D LIQUID.

0 I THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

C\^A U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. sis Faipmount avo..

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

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Mmerica is "the Prow of the l/esselj thsre may be mare comfnrt Umidshipii, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas."

Vol. Xlll.

CHICAGO AND MEW YORK, OCTOBER 16, 1897.

Ho. 489

fifiiiE ^msmssm JFiL@ii0eir

Published every Saturday by

THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

333 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

aubscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from 'those

in the trade.

Address all communications to

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

333 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.
Eastern Office : 67 BromBeld St., Boston.
This paper la

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
OFFlCEHs-AiiAM GKAHAM. Cleveland. O. presi-
dent; KAUyruAK MACRAE. Providence, R. I., vice-
president; \V. J. Stewakt, BT Bromfleld St., Boston,
Mass., secretary; n. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treas-
urer.

OFFlCERS-Er.ECT (To be Installed Jan. 1,18881— Wni.
F. Gude. Washln^on, D C. president; A. Donaghue.
Omaha, Neb, vice-president; secretary and treasurer
as before.

neetlng will be held at

CONTENTS.

Roses— Notes 237

—Grasshoppers on roses 238

—Not scale ^8

Sow bugs and snails 238

Carnations— Notes .... 338

— Housing carnations 238

Decorated bicycle (illus ) 238

Orchids— Collecting and culture 2;j8

Chrysanthemum Society of America 240

Coming exhibitions 240

The Parma violet , 2-10

Toronto ^0

Decorations at Toronto-banquet (illus.). . . . .241

Boston 241

New York ^^

Cleveland 2t2

Chicago 243

Philadelphia 243

Cincinnati "43

St. Louis 244

Pittsburg 244

Worcester, Mass ^4

Washington, D. C 244

Fire insurance 245

The seed trade 248

Rochester, N. Y. 248

Syracuse, N. Y 250

Cummiusville, O 250

Saginaw, Mich 252

Northampton, Mass 254

Greenhouse building 254

Print the name and address of the sec-
retary on your creniium lists. The eflfect
of the list is largely lost if it does not
contain the name and address of the sec-
retary, or some one to whom correspond-
ence may be addressed.

PoDGHKEEPSiE, N. Y.— An interesting
paper was read by Mt. Wm. Russell at
the meeting of the Dutchess County Hor-
ticultural Society on the afternoon of
Oct. 6. The subject was: "My experience
with greenhouse grapes grown outside."

This week I wish to address my remarks,
which may be rather pointed, principally
to the young men who are doing the
actual work in our rose houses. It is im-
portant that they understand the very
close relation that exists, by virtue of
their position, between themselves, and
poor, medium, or very fine roses. A
clever grower may perhaps produce
choice stock with the assistance of only
inferior men, but he will succeed very
much better, and with far less worry, if
his employes are intelligent and thorough
in all their work. I suppose a majority
of the young men who by choice enter the
rose growers' ranks, do so with the ex-
pectation that sooner or later they will
rise to the position of foreman, or per-
haps employer. Let me remind such that
they have entered a school from which
they will not graduate with honor except
by an immense amount of study, without
putting forth all the eflfort of which they
are capable, and not without suffering
many a heartache and disappointment.
There is no royal road to success in rose
growing, it comes only as a result of
intelligent, methodical, and painstaking
effort. The watchword of every success-
ful grower is "Observe." He must watch,
study, mark well the result of every expe-
riment, ponder the relation bet ween cause
and effect; make sure that the impressions
made are lasting; once interested to this
extent work ceases to be a drudgery and
becomes rather a fascinating pastime.

At this period where we are, as it were
between seasons, we cannot give too
much attention to the details of growing,
the two most important of which are
ventilating and watering. It is the cus-
tom on some medium large places to have
one man do all the watering, another the
ventilating, and still another the cutting
of the flowers, but I do not consider this
the Ideal plan from any point of view; it
has a tendency to reduce the men to mere
machines; at certain hours of the day
each man has more work than he can
attend to properly, while at others he is
idle; besides it divides responsibility and
makes it difficult to fix the blame for any
mistakes that may be made. If the flow-
ers are not cut on time and go to waste
the blame is shifted from the cutter to the
man who manipulates the ventilators,
and when a dose of mildew or black spot
must be accounted for we are assured the
house was chilled, and thus we continu-

ally have a conflict. Is' it not much bet-
ter for all to allow each or a certain num-
ber of men to take entire charge of as
much glass as they are capable of man-
aging properly (always, of course, subject
to the supervision of foreman or em-
ployer); this plan is, I think calculated to
develop the best there is In a man.

In regard to ventilating. A lazy man
will not answer very well, he will want
to save steps and make just as few rounds
as possible; result, the plants will be too
warm at 7:30 a. m., too cool at 8-30, too
warm at 10, and too cool at 11, the same
conditions prevailing in the afternoon,
and he will wonder why they are all the
time full of mildew. The natural and
sensible thing is to begin to raise the
sashes as soon as the temperature begins
to rise in the house (say at 65° for all
but Meteor) but not so high as to change
the course of the mercury, when 70° is
reached increase the amount of air, at
75° again increase, fixing 80° as the max-
imum. As the temperature falls Ihe
sashes should close in the same gradual
way. I think the reason this work isnot
done thoroughly is on account of the
labor it involves. A thermometer hang-
ing in the sun is of no use, it should be
incased in a neat wooden box and set in
amongst the plants.

Watering. What do we understand by
watering? Is it to simply take the hose
at a certain hour every day and give the
plants, something, for which I have no
name: between a watering and a syringe?
It is related of a florist of my acquaint-
ance that in making his daily round with
the hose he invariably came to a certain
broad hard-leafed plant, the only one of
its kind, at the same hour each day, and
when his fellow workmen heard the water
fall upon the leaves of this plant they
knew j ust ho w far the day had progressed.
Shall we water and syringe our roses in
this automatic fashion? In order to have
the watering done well the employer
should furnish good hose and an adequate
water pressure, after which whatever
blame there is must attach to the work-
man. In the first place we need to dis-
criminate between watering and syring-
ing; because a house Is well syringed it is
not necessarily well watered, it may be
desirable to syringe when it is obviously
unwise to water, and vice versa; a make-
believe syringe or a make-believe water-
ing should not be tolerated, let us do it
thoroughly or not at all. It is not nec-
essary to water and syringe once every
24 hours, water only as the soil requires
it, and at this season it should not be
necessary to syringe oftener than four
times a week.

Before starting out with the hose,
which should be as early in the day as
the temperature will permit (any point
over 65° is always safe), we should go
over all the benches, examine the soil and
ascertain its exact state as regards moist-

238

The American Florist.

Oct. i6.

ure, then as we come to the dry places we
can water, passing over the remainder
with a syringe only. It is seldom wise
to syringe in the absence of sunshine. It
doesn't speak well for a man's thorough-
ness and capability when the plants in
tlie back rows, corners, and out of the
way places are allowed to become breed-
ing, places for, red spider. It doesn't
make us feel any better to be told he
hadn't discovered it; we can hardly help
coming to the conclusion that the man
either doesn't know how to syringe or
else won't put himself to the necessary
trouble. A bad dose of red spider makes
trouble all round, it weakens the plant in
the first place by robbing it of much of
its foliage, and the extra syringing needed
to remove the pest is almost certain to
make the soil too wet and interfere with
the root action. It is well to take the
hose into the center paths and direct the
water upon the plants from that point
at least twice a week, and of course hose
bibbs are needed there in addition to
those in the other paths. Again let me
say it is impossible to attach too much
importance to the two items, watering
and ventilating. Rob't Simpson.

Grasshoppers on Roses.

I send a part of a rose stem with a dis-
ease that I have noticed for several years.
It gives me practically no trouble, but I
would like to know the name, cause and
remedy. W. A. Chalfant.

Missouri.

The stem was so completely dried up
when I received it that it is difficult to
tell what the trouble really is; I think,
however, the brown places where the bark
has been removed are the result of the
bites of a grasshopper. I have often seen
fine strong, fully matured bottom shoots
cut almost through in half a dozen places.
The only remedy is to catch them early
in the morning when they are cold and
sleepy. If W. A. C. is not satisfied with
the conclusion arrived at I shall be pleased
to have him send me a larger specimen
wrapped in damp moss to keep it fresh,
and I will report in the Florist later.
Rob't Simpson.

Not Scale.

We enclose branch of Meteor rose
planted in house five weeks ago. It is
affected with some kind of scale or egg
new to us, the only one we can find in the
houses. Please tell us all you know
about it. Hawkeye.

Iowa.

This is not scale; it is a cluster of eggs
deposited by a grasshopper. This insect
quite frequently chooses the stem of a
rose as a nest for its larvse, and has a
peculiar habit of gumming them fast to
the bark, where they remain until hatched
out in the sun. It is just as well to cut
off the shoots and destroy them, but if
they remain they can do no serious injury.
Rob't Simpson.

Sow Bugs and Snails.

What is the best method of keeping sow
bugs and snails from adiantums on the
bench? M. A.

The most effectual method to get rid of
sow bugs or wood lice is by means of
traps formed from potatoes cut in half
longitudinally and a portion of the con-
tents scooped out. These may be laid
about the bench with the concave side

down, forming a most attractive harbor
for the bugs, and should be examined at
least twice a day, when the bugs can be
shaken out into a convenient vessel con-
taining a small quantity of kerosene.
This trap is still more effective if lightly
dusted ■with Paris green.

The old-fashioned method of trapping
snails by means of cabbage or lettuce
leaves laid about the bench will give good
results if carefully attended to, but a less
troublesome plan is to sprinkle the bench
sparingly with pulverized camphor. The
latter cure has been used with considera-
ble success among adiantums and also in
a carnation house that was badly infested
with snails. W. H. Taplin.

Carnation Notes.

The principle of a support once clearly
understood the construction of the same
may vary as the fancy and ingenuity of
the constructor may lead him, but there
is one serious obstacle in the way, and
that is the cost. It is easy enough to
plan an ideal support but the cost of its
construction may make it an impossi-
bility for generaluse. Adaptability must
be combined with cheapness, and easy
and quick adjustment, if a support is to
become popular.

Of the wire ring supports that have
come to my notice Mr. Koran's has some
good points. It is easily adjusted and
stands firm, otherwise I do not see any
improvements, and the price it is sold at
does not quite harmonize with the length
of the purse the average florist possesses.
True the service of these wire supports is
not for only one season; they can be used
again and again, and I admit they are
well adapted for varieties with a bushy,
short body, where support is needed only
for the flower stems, but that these varie-
ties are not always the most desirable I
have mentioned before; and even varieties
with such a habit, under the forced cult-
ure under glass often grow to a size for
which the support is wholly inadequate,
not to speak of the varieties with a
spreading habit that generally grow to
larger dimensions. We do not want to
select the varieties to fit our supports we
have on hand, we want to grow the
varieties that are wanted in the market
and bring the best prices irrespective of
habit, and fit our supports to their habit.
So in my opinion the cheapest and best
support is the one that can be used advan-
tageously for all types.

Looking at the matter from this stand-
point I have not yet found anything bet-
ter than what we use and what is known
as the Dorner system. It is far from me
to assert that this method is perfect, but
it has been so far very satisfactory to me,
especially in point of being adaptable to
all varieties, and the quickness with
which it can be adjusted. In regard to
cost, we are still using the wire net
ting we began with and the wire above
the netting is now being used for the
fourth year, and it is good for as many
years more. All we have had to buy was
the cheap cotton twine that we use in the
construction of the support for the flower
stems. As to the results of our method, I
believe we grow as good flowers as any.

Our method has often been described in
this paper, and I hardly think it necessary
to repeat it again. Fred. Dorner.

Housing Carnations.

In housing carnations in the fall, should
they be lifted with a ball of earth or i
should the soil be checked off the plants
when moved from field to house?

Texas. O. 0.

This depends altogether on circum-
stances. If the soil is heavy and compact
so it will not break it is advisable to plant
with a ball, as the breakingof all the hard
soil will break too many roots. If the
soil is sandy and loose, with the most
careful lifting the ball will be broken; the
ground may adhere to some extent, but
the roots are loose and have to establish
themselves again as well as when bedded
in fresh soil. So under such circumstances
it is better to shake the worn out soil off
and give the plants the benefit of the
fresh, more nutritious soil. If plants were
planted out from pots there would always
remain a little ball, and this insures more
fine roots near the plant. If one has to
transplant many thousands of plants,
and probably has to bring them a dis-
tance, it is always cumbersome work to
plant with a ball. Fred. Dorner.

Decorated Bicycle.

The accompanying engraving is from a
photograph of the first prize ladies' bicy-
cle at the floral fete in Saratoga, N. Y.,
September 7. It was trimmed in purple
and white by Mr. Wm. H. Stoneman, of
Albany, and was ridden by Mrs. F. H.
Smith, of Saratoga. The flowers were
asters, ferns and smilax being also
used. The placing of same is plainly
shown in the engraving.

Orchids, Their Collecting and Culture.

BY .TOHN E. LAGER.

{Read bt'/oi e the New Yntk Gardeners' Society
October 0.]

Orchids, taking the word in a broad
sense, are found nearly all over the world,
but the homes of the most beautiful ones
are, as we know, the tropics, where
specially the epiphytes flourish In all their
beauty and where they are found, i( not
in great quantities, at least in luxuriance.

The number of these plants has been
greatly diminished the last few years,
great quantities have been torn from
their native homes and sent to various
countries, but what has done more in
South America to reduce their numbers
are the continually increasing planta-
tions. Great zones of forests have been
cut down lately and extensive coffee
plantations have taken their places. The
cattleya region has suffered the most, it
being the right elevation and tempera-
ture for the coffee tree, but other orchids
have felt the change as well, such as the
most useful odontoglots, etc.

Guided by the success I had on my first
trip a few years ago, I last 3'ear made for
the same old place, there only to find, not
orchids, but the forests gone and coffee
trees planted by the thousands. Orchid
collecting being my sole object, I was

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THE FIRST PRIZE LADIES' BICYCLE AT THE SARATOGA FLORAL FETE. SEPT. 7.

greatly disappointed, but there was only
one remedy, and that waste push further
in to uncivilized parts far from habita-
tions; and I must say I was fortunately
rewarded by finding a most beautiful lot
of cattleyas, that, to judge by their ap-
pearance, had up to that date escaped
the greed of the orchid hunter.

The South American Andes, as com-
pared to other parts of the world, are,
without the least doubt, the richest in
useful species, as long as we keep to the
Andes proper, which are marvelous in the
number of species they contain. Almost
every foot ascended from the foothills,
new features of the vegetation are pre-
sented, one locally varying greatly from
another. This variation ceases immedi-
ately at the foothills, below which exten
sive valleys and river basins take the
place of the rugged Cordilleras. The vege-
tation at these lower levels bfcomes at
once more uniform, and plants found in
the Magdalena and Cauca valleys of
Colombia will, to the surprise of the
traveler, appear repeatedly all through
the Orinoco and Amazon valleys also.
Some orchids are also very erratic as to
their abodes; Miltonia vexillaria appears
in the state of Antioguia, Colombia, and
then travels along the central Cordillera,
a plant here and there, until all of a sud-
den we find it re-established in Equador
Bnd Peru. Cattleya superba is another,
appearing in spots in Colombia, Vene-

zuela, and Brazil, and especially in the
immense territories and low virgin for-
ests embraced between the Orinoco, the
Amazon, and Rio Negro systems.

Few people here imagine, when seeing
beautiful orchids in flower, how much
trouble, work and hardship have to be
endured in securing them. Inconveniences
of all descriptions are experienced at once
upon se*^^ting foot on South American
soil. Here begins a series of the slow
tedious transportations peculiar to these
countries, ascending rivers sometimes by
steamers, then by canoes, and traversing
great stretches of land on mule and horse-
back, involving a lot of time and much
expense before the longed-for orchid
region is reached. Yet there is always a
certain charm attached to this mode of
traveling. I enjoyed nothing more than
to traverse one of the chains of the Cor-
dilleras, starting out at 3 or 4 o'clock in
early morning in the bright moonlight,
in order to avoid the heat of the valleys.
Before the summit is reached the journey
is hard, tiresome and monotonous and
on roads or trails used by the Indians be-
fore the Spaniards, and which the latter
used for three centuries without improve-
ments or alteration. Leaving the tropi-
cal heat below, little by little, the air
gradually changes and becomes f'resh and
pure, and the rich aroma which the
varied vegetation exhales is rapidly
inhaled by thelungs in delicious draughts. |

At last the summit is reached; the road
is less hard for man and beast, and finally
a most beautiful and varied panorama is
offered to our view of immense extensions
of mountains rising one above the other,
and in all possible shapes and angles,
with deep declivities, narrow valleys and
roaring rivers. This beautiful scenery
recompenses the traveler for the monoto-
nous and tiresome ascent and stimulates
him on towards new expected triumphs
in his explorations.

Many persons imagine orchid gather-
ing is an easy task and they generally
think that the plants grow on the trees
by the ton, and, consequently, it is the
easiest thing in the world to pull them
off, put them in cases and ship them
home. On paper and from a point of
imagination, this is all very fine; but in
reality such persons would find them-
selves greatly disappointed. To begin
with, these plants never occur in quanti-
ties even where most plentiful; only a
few to a tree; while the greater part of
the trees have none at all on them.

Material for packing cases is another
serious Item to obtain, so serious indeed,
that often it is worse than getting the
plants. Dry goods boxes are often
bought long distances from the field of
operations, taken apart, done up in
bundles and transported on muleback to
the place of packing. Sometimes this is
impracticable, when other measures have
to be resorted to, such as making crates
out of bamboo and stakes, etc. Fre-
quently the plants have to be packed in
bags, strapped on to the mules and taken
across narrow trails between rocks,
stones and trees, wading rivers, etc.,
often to find the plants ground to pieces
when the packing place is reached.

Another monstrous enemy will at times
cross the collector's path in the shape of
low water in the rivers. In this latter
case he is left helpless until a freshet
rushes down from the mountains. At the
beginning of this year I came very near
losing 100 cases of plants, already packed
and piled up in tents on the river bank.

For three long weeks I laid there im-
patiently waiting for a chance to move
them. This, of course, is not the rule, but
will happen when least expected. Diffi-
culties of this nature and many more are
principally what makes orchid collecting
both slow and expensive. Those huge
snake and tiger stories of which, no
doubt, you have heard, I have found in
actual experience to be greatly exagger-
ated in connection with orchid collect-
ing. Some persons have asked me. "Why
don't you go down there and collect
choice varieties only?" Yes, I w^onld
probably do so were it only possible, but
owing to the peculiar conditions of the
country, it is utterly impracticable. Now
and then a good thing Is found, not
always through the skill of the collector,
but more through chance.

Supposing that cattleyas are collected
during their flowering season, owing to
so many inconveiences, only a limited
number of flowers is seen after they are
gathered. A great number is torn off
from the plants in felling the trees, and if
a few are left they are liable to go also
after carrying the plants in a bag for a
few days. Then, in refusing plants out
of flower, the men would soon refuse to
collect, and without them the collector
would have to leave the field without
plants, probably a wiser man for the next
trio.

Studying these plants in their native
homes, the true conditions under which
they grow, in order to derive some prac-
tical knowledge as to their culture and

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Oct. i6^

lessen the sensational absurdities and
mysteries in which this beautiful class of
plants have been enshrouded until not
very long back, we are gradually discov-
ering the mysteries in their treatment,
which after all that lias been said, written,
and done, are only imaginary, and we
can now note what a change has taken
place the past few years in the cultivation
of orchids. The water-can, with itssome-
times tepid water, has given way to the
hose; and the clumsy blinds have been
replaced by some simple form of white-
wash. The material forpotting or fixing
up is more sparingly used and less labor
is spent on its preparation. Air is
admitted in larger quantities, and the
old system of closing up at a certain time
has outlived its usefulness. In short,
these plants are now treated on a more
common-sense basis. These few things,
simple as they may appear at first sight,
have been strong levers in making orchids
more popular in this country.

The cut flower business In the larger
cities has done much to spread the popu-
larity of these plants. In their seasons
quantities of cut blooms may now beseen
in the florists' windows and eventually
find their way to the homes of the rich;
and really what is more beautiful than a
display of gorgeous cattleyas with their
delicate shades of pink and white vying
each other in beauty.

Orchids in general furnish a great deal
of recreation to the amateur and to those
who love and study them, and although
some of these flowers are to all appear-
ances far from beautiful, they still possess
a something that will enable them to hold
a place even among the most gorgeous
varieties. Look, for instance, at thecon-
trast between the cypripedium and the
cattleya. the one with its curious shape
and quaint colors, the other gorgeous in
the extreme; and yet the former will
always be admired and preferred to the
latter by some persons.

In preparing this paper, I have avoided
sensational stories so commonly con-
nected with orchid collecting, and I have
only given a few plain facts taken from
observations in nature, and which, I
trust, will in some measure advance the
Interest and love for this queenly class of
plants.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging new seedlings
will be in session October 16. 23 and
November 6, 13, 20, 27. Exhibitors
should make their entries (for which a fee
of $2 is charged for each variety entered)
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week the blooms are to be shown.
Blooms forwarded to any of the follow-
ing addresses', express prepaid, will re-
ceive careful consideration:

Boston — A. H. Fewkes, Horticultural
Hall.

New York. — Eugene Dailledouze, care
of Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square
Garden.

Philadelphia.— Edwin Lonsdale, 1514
Chestnut street.

Cincinnati— R. Witterstaetter, corner
4ih and Walnut streets.

Chicago —W. N. Rudd, room 202, 185
Dearborn street.

SILVER CUP.

The Chrysanthemum Society's silver
cup to be ofi'ered annually will beawarded
to the best 6 varieties, 6 blooms each
(36 blooms). The first cup will be com-
peted for October 21. Competitors should
forward their blooms, express prepaid, to
Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square Gar-
den, New York City. Open to all; no
entry fee. Those desiring further particu-
lars address Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y,
Adrian, Mich.

The silver cup offered this season by the
Chrysanthemum Society of America, and
to be competed for as above noted, is now
on exhibition in the window of the Whit-
ney Mfg. Co., silversmiths, corner of
Broadway and IS'.h street, New York
City, and wiil remain there till the day of
the show.

Coming Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply any deficien-
cies in this list.]

KosToN, Nov. 2-5. Chrysanthemum show Mns-
sai'husetts Hort. Society. " Robert Manning, Sec'v,
llciilii-iilmral Hall. Tn-'mont St.

Imhanapiilis. Nov. 2-6. Chrysanthemum show
;i!Hi ilnrnl festival Slate Florists' Association of
IiHliaiia. R. A. MeKeand, Sec'y, Garfield Park,
liHhaiialiolis.

( iKioiANTOWN. Pa., Nov. 3^. Fruit and flower
^liuw (iiTmantown Hort. Society.

I'lirfaiKEEPSiE. N. Y.. Nov. 3-5. F.iU exhibition
D'llchcss Countv Hort. Soc-iety. W. G.Goraersall,
Srr ■^. iM^hkill-nii-Hu.lson. N. Y.

I'i'. \\ AVNE, Ini>, Nov. 3-5. Flower show North-
ini Iniliana Oort. Society. J. L. Hanna, Sec'v,
4(K liroadway.

New Redford, Mass., Nov. 4-6. Chrysanthe-
mum show New IJedford Gardeners" and "Florists'
( 'lub. A. .J. Fish, Sec'y, 279 Palmer St.

.\NDovER. Mass., Nov. 5-6. Chrysanthemum
show Florists and Gardeners of .\ndoVer.

Syracuse, N. Y., Nov. 9-U. Chrysanthemum
show Central New York Hort. Society. D. Camp-
hell. Sec'y, Thornden. Syracuse, N. 'Y.

Montreal, Nov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum show
Miiiitrc:il Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Secretary,
12 lirandon avenue.

I'lHT.ADELPHiA, Nov. 9-13. Chrysanthemum
yhiiw I'cnusvlvania Hort. Society. David Rust,
See V. Horticultural Hall. Sta. A. "

('unAoo. Nov. 9-13. Fail exhibition Horticult-
iitmI Society of Chicaso. W. N. Rudd, Ass't Sec'y,
rM<iiii 202, 185 Dearborn St.

Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 9-13. Chrysanthemum
show .Milwaukee Florists' Club. A. Klokner,
manager, 930 Grand .\ve.

Grand Rapids. Mich., Nov. 10-12. Chrysanthe-
mum show Grand Riipids B'lorists' Club. N. B.
Slovcr, Sec'y, Grnndville. Mich.

W \cn 'ri;x- N'.\ H'-12. Chrysanthemum show
Will-., i'i,,i-:ii smc.u. Mrs. M. B. Davis, Sec'v,

srKiM.m,].!,. M.\^v., Xdv. 10-12. Chrysanthe-
mum ,h.in Ihuupdcu I ountv Hort. Society. \V.
I . I ,:i !■ . Sec'y, 331 Main street.
|oi;..NTo, Nov. 10-13. Chrysanthemum show

I oVMito (Jardeners' and Florists' .\ssociatiou, E.

II I :iri.r Sec'v. Rivcrdnle Park, Toronto,

l.i.i ]-MM K. Kv \.. v. 10-13. Chrvsanthemura
^|H.^^ K(iiiuc|,\ s,i,-i,i\ of Florists. F. C. Haupt,
Sc(-\ :;n w . .hiiriMiii St,

St. \MVif. Nov. 10-H. Chrysanthemum show
St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, Sec'y, 4101
Pennsylvania Ave.

Providence, R. I., Nov. 11-13. Chrysanthemum
show Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith,
Sccv.m Westminster street.

New Yohk. Nov. 12-13. Ex-hibition New York
ciiinlcncrs Sucieiy. ,1. H. Troy, manager, 365

ri.E\ ELAND, Nov. 16-19. Chrysantheiuum show
I'Icvclaiid Florists' Club. G. A. Tilton, Sec'y, 85
\\o.)d!aml Ave.

The Parma 'Violet.

Repljing to the inquiry about the
"Palma" violet, would say there is no
violet by that name. Parma is probably
what is meant, as I have seen this violet
frequently misnamed.

Violets are classified in two sections in
Europe. The first section is called the
Northern or Russian and the second is the
Southern or Parma violet of the French
and Germans, and the Neapolitan of the
English speaking peoples. The botanical
name is Viola Parmensis odorata. They

are called Parma violets on account of
their growing spontaneously in the duchy
of Parma, Italy. It was the only variety
we had been growing in this country
under the name Neapolitan violet before
the advent of Marie Louise. Swanley
White, R. Garrett, Mme. Millet, Excelsior
and numerous other varieties are sports
from Parmensis, consequently they are
all Parma or Neapolitan violets.
Baltimore. John Cook.

Toronto.

A HANDSOME DECORATION. — KILLING WOOD
LICE —MR. DUNLOP'S ROSES. — MEETING
OF HORT. SOCIETY. — BULBS — CHRYSAN-
THEMl'.'US SELLING WELL.

The following is a description of the
decorations at the Horticultural Pavil-
ion on the occasion of the banquet given
by the Board of Trade in honor of Sir
Wilfred Laurier, Premier of the Dominion.
The decorations were probably more
elaborate tban have ever been attempted
here before and elicited the highest com-
mendation from every one who saw
them. Mr. Charles Tidv (assisted by his
brother Mr. W. Tidy and Mr. George
Manton) was the ariist.

Never has the Pavilion appeared attired in
such radiant raiment as that in which it shone
last night. The entire roof was canopied with
red, white and blue, a huge circular rosette occu-
pying the center, with broad panels of red leading
to the center of the walls just below the upper Hue
of windows Beleewn thes panels of white was
gracelully draped, and at each corner a lozenge
of blue stood out in striking contrast to the white
ground. From the middle of the central orna-
ment a rope of tinted blue fabric depended, and
from its end lines of wires bearing colored elec-
tric lights were led to the four corners of the
building. The galleries were so profusely dec-
orated that scarcely an inch of the woodwoik
remained visible. Below the canopy the walls
were adorned with tastefully disposed fabrics of
blue and white, over which large English ensigns
were drap:d to pillars supporting the roof, while
at intervals pairs of large tricolors projected forth
their folds, being gracefully drawn back to the
base of the staves. At the south gallery the red
ensigns took the place of tricolors. The front of
the hrst ga lery was entirely covered with dark
material, of an Oriental design, over which flags
were arranged after the same manner as those
adorning the upper part of the walls. The pillars
were covered alternately with red, white and
blue; a most artistic effect being produced by a
profusion of autumn foliage, beneath which the
covering material was almost hidden

The tables, which were arranged after the pat-
tern adopted at the banquet to the British Associ-
ation, were perfect bowers of blooms and ferns.
Great masses of roses, yellow, crimson, and pink,
set in handsome vases, were placed at intervals,
and between them the snowy damask was half
covered with smilax and asparagus, amid which
glowed the-rich colors of numers on loses and car-
nations. Shaded candles and handsome lamps
threw a soft light on the tables, which, thus
adorned, and loaded with rich plate and glass,
presented a most arlis, ic appearance Above the
tables were hung small, circular discs, bearing
letters for the guidance of the guests, and
wreathed with autumn leaves Round the spaces
between the outer walls and the supporting pil-
lars were strung colored electric globes, which
added greatly to the beauty of the scene.

But of all the many beautiful features of the
decorat ons the most beautiful was the stage on
which was set the guest table The upper part of
the proscenium was of white, with strips of blue
bunting running verticady. and caught together
hourglass fashion in the center, while below was
a festoon of red. The curtains from each side
wtre of heavy blue and white, arranged in grace-
ful folds. The back of the stage was adorued
with the same blue and white design as the pros-
cenium, in the centre being the Dominion coat-
of-arms, flanked by two British flags, while a
huge valm stood immediately behind the centre
of the table, and above it was a panel of red.
white and blue, bearing, outl ued in colo ed
globes, the initials of the Premier. The floral
decorations of the guest table were exquisite, and
consisted of large pink chrysanthemums and
roses, with s-uilax and asparagus.

The most beautiful effect of all was that pro-
duced by the great bank of flowers which reached
from the front of the stage to the level of the
guest table, and consisted of palms, ferns, and
chrysanthemums, while through the dark foliage
which formed the background to the rich color
of the blooms gleamed many electric lights of
various colors. In the center of the Maltese cross
formed by the central tables stood a tall pedestal,
bearing a mighty palm, which was half visible in
a shower of asparagus fern.

rSgy.

The Americax Florist,

241

DECORATIONS AT THE BANQUET OP THE TORONTO BOARD OF TRADE.

The photograph of the stage end of tfap
Pavilion was taken before Mr. Tidy had
finished his work owing to the waning
light.

In walking through his houses with a
lantern in his hand the other night, Mr.
I.H. Dunlop spied a cluster of wood lice on
the floor; looking down at them more
closely he found that they were greedily
devouring some sulphur that had been
spilt there. Being a thoughtful man and
able to put two and two together he put
sulphur and Paris green together with
the result that many wood lice formerly
enjoying the best of health are now cold,
clammy corpses. They are getting all
the food of tbis kind they can possibly
desire now.

Mr. Dunlop has quite a stock of his
improved Sunset but it is not now in
crop, the few blooms to be seen, however,
show that it is worthier of the name of
Sunset than the original. White Bougere
is in full crop and Is a sight to behold.
Carnots aie looking strong and thrifty,
Whitnev likewise.

Mr. Houston lost the American Flo-
rist from the first number, Nicholson's
Dictionary of Gardening and other valu-
able horticultural works by the fire last
week.

The regu'ar meetingof thehorticultural
Society last Tuesday was very well at-
tended and during the reading of the
paper given by Mr. Hermann Simmers on
"Bulbs, their indoor and outdoor cul-
ture;" every one appeared to be taking
notes. No better man than Mr. Sim-
mers could have been asked to give a
paper on this subject; he is thoroughly
practical and told the audience just what

they wanted to know. Next meeting
"Chrysanthemums" and "Wintering
plants and roots" will be the subjects.

Chrysanthemums are coming in in
quantity now and of very good quality
and at present are going off at pretty
good prices. We shall hear of nothing
else now I suppose until after the show.
E.

Boston.

RECEPTION AND BANQUET TO JACKSON
DAWSON — A NOTABLE GATHERING. —
BUSINESS QUIET — BULB DEMAND ACTIVE
— VISIT TO FRED MATHISON — A NEW
WHOLESALER. — GALVIN'S OPENING.

The reception to Jackson Dawson at
Horticultural Hall, although most
informal and participated in by his inti-
mate associates only, brought together
forty of the leading gardeners and florists
of the neighborhood and was in every
way a splendid success. Representatives
of three states were among the number
and letters ofcongratulation were received
from a score more. The long dining
table was prettily decorated with flow-
ers and green and the surroundings were
home-like and eminently fitting for the
occasion.

The event of the evening was Mr. Daw-
son's narration of some of his experiences
on his recent European trio. The extent
of territory and variety of places visited
in the few weeks at his disposal seemed
almost incredible, and it was truthfully
remarked that there are few men would
see as much, fewer still who could remem-
ber it all or describe^it in such an interest-
ing and instructive manner. He recalled

the fact that he was a boy of but five
years when he came here and it had been
the dream of his life to return and see
what they were doing on the other side of
the Atlantic.

England, he said, appeared to him like
one vast park. He missed our great
forests and craggy hills but he was
charmed by the way beautiful evergreens
and other things grew there which we
cannot touch in this climate. He noted
that with the exception of those from
California and similar localities our
American shrubs did not seem to thrive at
Kew. His story of his visits to the great
commercial places in London and its
environs was deeply interesting. The
Hamburg exhibition did not come up to
his expectations but he admitted that his
visit was at a most unfavorable season.
The floral design work seen there was
infi rior from an American standpoint.

Nowhere in Europe did he find any
greenhouses to compare with our modern
commercial houses nor any roses or tree
carnations such as American markets
afford. The hardy carnations in Eng-
land, however, weregrand. The fine old-
fashioned gardens of Edinboro pleased
him especially and at Perth the magnifi-
cent old soecimen trees were a sight to
bihold. The surroundings of Cork and
the Dublin parks were also among his
pleasantest recollections and the absence
of "Keep off the grass" signs was favor-
ably commented upon.

Mr. Dawson talked for more than an
hour and in addition to bis horticultural
reminiscenc°s he related much that was
entertaining regarding the Blarney Stone,
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spots, not forgetting the Irish Sea which
gave him his first and only touch of sea-
sickness. He spoke in highest praise and
appreciation ot the great kindness which
he received everywhere.

Many interesting remarks followed
from the gentlemen present, the speakers
being severally introduced by W. J.
Stewart. John Galvln spoke most elo-
quently ot the pleasure Mr. Dawson's
talk had given him and in response to
unanimous demand sang as he only can
sing it, his great song, "Maloney don't
know that McCarthy is dead." Judge
Hoitt followed with a splendid address,
speaking of the superiority of our own
Arnold Arboretum and deplored the fact
that it is not appreciated by the public as
it should be. F. L. Harris' reminiscences
of the Isle of Guernsey, Warren Ewell's
graphic portrayal of how he would have
managed the Irish Sea trouble, Carl
Blomberg's words of hearty welcome,
and Kenneth Finlayson's reference to
Jackson Dawson as the Robert Burns of
horticulture, were among the bright gems
of the evening. M. H. Norton said he
felt proud that Boston had such a worthy
representative to send to Europe. Robert
Farquhar, LawrenceCotterand P. Welch
all endorsed from personal observation,
much of what Mr. Dawson had told of
transatlantic horticultural progress.
Messrs. Wm. Appleton and Jas. P. Dillon
brought congratulations from Provi-
dence, Messrs. Pettigrew, Nicholson.
Sander, Rose, Donald, E. M. Wood, J. A.
Galvin and others added pleasant testi-
mony and H. P. Kelsey, formerly of
North Carolina, told how all through the
south, Jackson Dawson is well known.

The cut flower trade is rather weak at
present with supply somewhat in excess
of the demand. Roses are much improved
in quality. Chrysanthemumsare rapidly
increasing in number and improving in
quality with prices lower. Few violets
are seen in this market yet, those that are
received being of fair quality for the
season.

Dealers report a big sale for Von Sion
narcissus. Roman hyacinths in special
sizes are short and Dutch hyacinths are
good property.

The garden committee of the Mass.
Horticultural Society with a large num-
ber of other florists visited F. R. Mathi-
son on Tuesday and were royally enter-
tained by that gentleman.

Jas. A. Galvin will open a wholesale
flower and supply store at 31 Hawley
street.

Thos. F. Galvin expects to open his new
Back Bay establishment on October 20.

New York.

CUT FLOWER TRADE LACKS ACTIVITY. —
MEETING OF FLORISTS' CLUB.— PLANS
FOR MEDAL AWARDS. — FIRE INSURANCE
COMMITTEE TO MEET ON MONDAY, 18TH
INST. — DEATH OF W. C. WILSON — MEET-
ING OF gardeners' SOCIETY. — PAPER BY
MR LAGER — PLANS FOR EXHIBITION AT
NEW HOTEL ASTORIA. — DEATH OF
DAUGHTER OF GEO. SYKES.— INSTITUTE
FAIR.

The current week has been very dis-
couraging to the cut flower dealers, so'
far. Summery weather has brought in
an increased cut of roses and carna-
tions, and chrysanthemums are already
so abundant as to become unwieldy.
Buyers have now begun to get critical,
demand perfect flowers and refusing all
that do not quite meet their exacting
requirements, the price in the mean time
tending rapidly downward . Good blooms
do not bring on an average more than

from one dollar to one and a half per
dozen. While not to be compared to the
heavy exhibition blooms oifered later in
the season these are really fine flowers,
heavily foliaged and thick stemmed and
with a good assortment of colors. Amer-
ican Beauty roses are much more plenti-
ful than at any previous time this season,
quality fair. Of the newer roses such as
Morgan, Testout, Siebrecht and Carnot
but few are seen, the great bulk of the
rose stock consisting of Bride, Bridesmaid
and Meteor. Carnations have declined
nearly fifty per cent in price. Violets run
poor, as a rule, one dollar per hundred
being outside price for the few nice ones
that are received, the ordinary grades
bringing only half this figure. Cosmos
is now abundant and sells well at 25 to
50 cents per hundred.

The meeting of the New York Florists'
Club on Monday evening was not at-
tended by a large number of members
but it was one of the liveliest sessions of
the year, the question of the disposition
of that gold medal furnishing material
for much vigorous discussion, and the
various motions and parliamentary
tangles giving President Henshaw about
all he could manage. The final result of
two hours' hot argument was the en-
dorsement of the plan proposed in Mr.
Manda's motion that the medal be given
to "the exhibitor making themost points
at one year's consecutive meetings of the
club," and a vote instructing the exhibi-
tion committee to prepare and present at
the next meeting a scale of points to be
used in judging exhibits in the medal
competition. D. Appleton & Co. re-
quested that the club send them a photo-
graph of its exhibit in the floricultural
department of the World's Fair for use
in illustrating a volume now being pre-
pared on that subject and an affirmative
vote was given. Mr. Esler announced
that a meetingof the Fire Insurance Com-
mittee of the S. A. F. would be held in
New York on Monday, October 18, and
that if the trade wants to accomplish
anything in this direction all proposed
applications for Insurance should be in
the committee's hands by that date. A
vote was passed appropriating a silver
medal to be competed for at the Novem-
ber meeting of the club, twenty-five
blooms of chrysanthemums in not less
than five varieties being the object
specified.

The veteran florist and plantsman,
Wm. C. Wilson, died at Astoria, Long
Island, on Saturday, October 9, after a
painful sickness of several weeks. Mr.
Wilson has been employed for some time
past in thegreenhouses of Herman Dreyer
but falling health, the infirmities of age
and the strain of misfortune prevented
much activity. His end was peculiarly
sad, for he died in poverty and most of
the friends of his prosperous years had
either died or forsaken him. A quarter
of a century ago Wm. C. Wilson was
known all over the country as one of the
most prominent growers of the day. His
immense establishment at Astoria and
his retail flower store on 14th street,
New York City gave employment to
many hands, and from those ranks have
come many of the active florists of the
present day. A kinder hearted man than
Mr. Wilson is seldom found. His great
weakness was his implicit, child like
trust in his fellow man, and to this char-
acteristic more than anything else was
due the business reverses and consequent
train of misfortunes which darkened and
saddened the last few years of the poor
old man's life. His funeral took place on
Tuesday afternoon.

The New York Gardeners' Society held
a meeting on Saturday evening, October
9, at which a large audience listened to
an interesting lecture on orchid collect-
ing by John E. Lager. Preliminary sched-
ules for the coming exhibition were dis-
tributed. The show will be held In the
hall of the new palatial hotel "The
Astoria," on November 12-13, and the
list of patronesses includes the names of
fifty of New York's most noted society
ladies. John Shore is chairman of the
exhibition committee, J. I. Donlan, secre-
tary and J. H. Troy, 365 Fifth avenue, is
manager.

Miss Edith, daughter of George Sykes,
died at Jersey City on October 6, after an
illness of but twenty-four hours duration
and just as an operation was going to be
performed for peritonitis. The funeral
services took place on Friday at 8 p. m.

The Institute Fair at Madison Square
Garden is still in progress. There are
groups of good plants from F. R. Pierson
Co., J. M. Keller aud J. E. Brown. A
dish of Parker Earle strawberries from
G. N. French Is very tempting. A num-
ber of exhibitors make showy displays of
garden flowers.

Edward Mitchell has been appointed
park commissioner to fill out the unex-
pired term of the late W. A. Stiles, that
is, till January 1, 1898.

Mrs. Ball has bought out the business
of Miss Rose Harris at 1146 Broadway.

Visitors in town; f. F. Colwell of Buf-
falo Botanic Garden, A. M. Murdock,
Pittsburg, Pa.; Samuel Goldring, Albany,
N. Y.

Cleveland.

RAIN AT LAST. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS RE-
LIEVE SHORTAGE — NEW STORE OF SMITH
& FETTERS — CLUn MEETING. — BOWLERS
ROLL NEXT MONDAY.

The long spell of dry weather has at
last been broken by a very good rain.
Many florists through lack of tiiis have so
far either only housed part of their carna-
tions or have postponed the entire mat-
ter till now. Planting, however, will
now be finished entirely except in a few
cases where a crop of chrysanthemums
must first be cleared away.

The latter are now coming in in fair
quantities and greatly help in easing the
demand for other flowers, which have
heretofore been rather short in supply
and not in any variety.

Smith & Fetters, formerly with J. M.
Gasser, opened their new store on Euclid
avenue last Thursday, October 7, with
great eclat and the front door key. Many
remembrances and congratulations were
received by the new firm, not alone from
the local fraternity, but from many out
of town sources.

The store is beautiful in both finish and
color, the latter being confined to white
and gold, the ceiling being finished in a
beautiful shade of green. The counters
are marble topped and arranged about
the walls. A pretty feature is an alcove
tastily furnished and decorated for the
convenience of patrons. The rear portion
of the store room, separated from the
front by a large and elaborate cooler, and
used for working purposes, is so situated
that goods can be received from the rear
without intruding upon the sales space.
The firm reports a very satisfactory busi-
ness so far.

Chas. Erhardt, who had intended to
move down in Euclid avenue, has deter-
mined to stay for the present at least in
the quarters he has occupied for several
years.

The first regular meeting of the club
was held in the new location in Progress

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Hall Monday evening, October 11. There
was a good attendance and considerable
business was transacted. A committee
was appointed to make arrangements for
the music for the chrysanthemum show
In November. Next Monday evening,
October 18, is bowlers' night. A.

Chicago.

CLUB MEETING. — PROGRAM FOR THE SEA-
SON.— ELECTION NEXT MEETING. — FIRE
INSURANCE.— NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM —
CARNATION ARGYLE.— CHRYSANTHEMUM
SHOW. — HEAT HAS DEPRESSING EFFECT
ON MARKET AND STOCK. — VISITORS.

At the meeting of the Florists' Club last
Thursday evening a vigorous program
for the winter season was inaugurated
and much business disposed of. A com-
mittee consisting of Messrs. Edgar San-
ders, C. W. Johnson and Joseph Reeve
was appointed to prepare a program of
essays and subjects for discussion for each
of the meetings this winter. This will be
acted upon at the next meeting and the
program published, enabling each mem-
ber to look ahead and arrange to cer-
tainly attend meetings at which subjects
of special interest to him are to be
touched upon. The president was in-
structed to appoint at his leisure a com-
mittee of five to act with the American
Carnation Society va preparing for the
reception of the society at the time of its
convention to be held in this city next
February.

The work of the S. A. F. fire insurance
committee was discussed, but the owners
of glass present did not seem to be very
enthusiastic over mutual fire insurance.
When the success of the Hail Association
was cited it brought out from onespeaker
the remark that a hail storm could not
be manufactured to order. Of course the
inference was plain. There seemed so
little faith in mutual fire insurance, though
all agreed that the rates made by the reg-
ular companies were too high, that the
discussion finally resulted in the appoint-
ment of a committee to visit the under-
writers of this city and see if some benefit
could not be secured by pooling the busi-
ness of the members. It was thought
that if a line of business amounting to a
considerable sum was offered providing
proper concessions were made, the agents
would consider the matter of sufficient
importance to take action. The time
seemed a peculiarly favorable one to
open the subjtct, as a rate war has been
inaugurated and is apt to spread.

Amendments to the by-laws providing
that in future the membership fee of $2
shall also pay the dues for the first six
months, and that members who have
been dropped for non-payment of dues be
readmitted on the same terms as new
members, were read, and action on same
will be taken at the next meeting, at
which will also be held the annual elec-
tion of officers. Another attraction for
next meeting will be a paper on the grow-
ing of chrysanthemums, by Mr. G. Stol-
lery.

There were displa) ed at the meeting a
half dozen magnificent blooms of Mr. W.
N. Rudd's new light bronze chrysanthe-
mum Mrs. Arthur Caton, a seedling grown
by his foreman, Mr. C. W. Johnson. The
color is very attractive, the incurved
flowers of very large size for so early in
the season, and stem and foliage were
superb, the latter coming up very close to
the flower. StoUery Bros, displayed a
vase of their fine new pink carnation
Argyle, a cross between McGowan and
Tidal Wave. It is an excellent variety
from every point of view and is sure to be

popular when disseminated. The fra-
grance is peculiarly spicy and this is not
the least of its attractions.

At the adjourned session two games
were rolled. The old hands were found
to be badly out of practice, while a dark
horse, in the person of Mr. Hills, made the
banner score of the evening, 205.

The judges for the chrysanthemum
show have been selected, and are as fol-
lows: A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands,
Mass.; E. A. Kimball, Chicago; Prof. L.
R. Taft, Agricultural College, Mich. Mr.
W. N. Rudd will be superintendent of the
exhibition as in past years. Until a few
days ago there was some doubt as to his
being able to give It time this year, but
the matter is now happily settled and the
show will have the benefit of Mr. Rudd's
ability and experience. Indications are
excellent for an exhibition that will be an
advance on any previous one. Arrange-
ments are nearly perfected with a leading
art club to give an exhibition in connec-
tion with the chrysanthemum show.
Flowers, art and music Is unquestiona-
bly a happv combination.

Bassett & Washburn are cutting some
fine blooms from a house of their early
white chrysanthemum Kate Washburn.
Both flower, stem and foliage are very
good.

The sudden change in temperature,
from regulation fall weather to August
heat, has had a somewhat depressing
efi'ect on the market. This is more espe-
cially true in regard to roses, considerable
of the cut being nearly open. Kaiserin
and Meteor requiring a higher tempera-
ture, did not suffer so much as Brides and
Maids. Good teas are still held, however,
at from $2 to $4. Chrysanthemums are
selling at from one-half to two-thirds the
price of former years. Instead of selling
at from $3 to $4 a dozen, they only
bring $1.50 to $2 for the largest, with
medium flowers going at $1 and smaller
flowers 75 cents.

Carnations are not of such good
quality as last week, with demand about
the same, prices 75 cents to $1 with a
few fancies bringing $1.50.

Among recent visitors were Mr. Geo.
Souster and wife of Elgin, III.

Philadelphia.

BETTER DEMAND ALL ROUND.— PRICES NOT
MUCH CHANGED. — 'mUMS FAIRLY ABUND-
ANT.— WHEN GREEK MEETS COLOR. —
FLOOD OF COSMOS.

There is an appreciable Increase in the
volume of business and a much better de-
mand for stock of all kinds. Good Beau-
ties are selling very well and at advanc-
ing prices. The quality of all kinds of
flowers is steadily Improving, roses par-
ticularly being much better than a week
ago. Prices are not much changed, but
for extra stock a dollar or two more per
hundred is asked. Two fifty to threedol-
lars is now asked for the select Beauties
per dozen. Choice teas bring $5 to $6
per 100; the majority of the stock, how-
ever, goes for $4. Carnations are much
more plentiful and have improved in price;
$1.25 is now asked for good flowers, a
few specials bringing $1.50. White seem
to be the most plentiful and sell at from
75 cents to $1.

The 'mums are now fairly abundant.
Montmort is about done, being crowded
out by better kinds. Glory of the Pacific
is to be seen in good shape. Merry Mon-
arch and Bergmann can be had in several
grades, and Whilldin and Marion Hender-
son make a good golden contrast. Good
flowers seem to be selling in the stores
rather freely, and it looks as If the usual

quantity will be needed to fill the demand
this fall. Wholesale prices are from $1 to
$2.50 per dozen, according to quality. A
few potted chrysanthemums are about,
mostly Bergmann and Glory of the Pacific.

There is a new fakir in town; a gentle-
man of the Greek persuasion has set up a
case on Thirteenth street adjoining Chest-
nut, and has his best smile burnished up
for business. It is not now when "Greek
meets Greek, "but when Greek meets color,
for that is what this gentleman will have
to contend with, nearly all of our aide-
walk merchants being of African extrac-
tion, and not a few hustlers as well.

Cosmos has fairly flooded the market;
it is to be seen everywhere and is of the
finest quality, the season being very favor-
able for its blooming. • Some of the grow-
ers are receiving a lot of Japanese longi-
florums, which have arrived in fine condi-
tion and appear to be fine bulbs.

W.K.Harris is putting up small baskets
of potting soil, nicely labeled, for sale in
the stores. It is in convenient form and
sells in limited quantities.

Hardy ivies are scarce, nobody seeming
to have much of a stock on hand. Good
plants generally sell well at this season,
and some good grower should make a
specialty of this plant. K.

Cincinnati.

SUNSHINE INCREASES SUPPLY. — MARKET
TRADE DULL. — FIRST MONTHLY EXHIBI-
TION.— CERTIFICATES AWARDED. — CLUB
MEETING.

Bright sunshine the past week had a
marked effect on the flower supply, and
especially so on roses. Had it not been
for several large fall openings, there
would surely have been a glut in the mar-
ket. The Sixth Street Flower Market
was exceptionally dull last Saturday;
there was absolutely nothing selling.

The first fall and monthly show was
held October 9 at the club room. The
display was not so large as the average
but was satisfactory to begin with. The
most conspicuous plant was a Nephro-
lepsls Bostoniensis from the City Green-
houses; the plant measured fully four feet
in diameter and the fronds were five to
six feet long: also two specimen plants of
dendrobium and cattleya from the same
greenhouses were very much admired.
Three blooms of Yellow Queen chrysan-
themum exhibited by tne Hoffmeister
Floral Co. were exceedingly fine for so
early In the season. Mr. Gustave Adrian
showed a white seedling carnation. Ev-
ery one seemed to predict for it a grand
future; it is a cross between Daybreak
and Albertinl, has that strong growth of
Albertini and the free blooming habit of
Daybreak; more will be heard from it this
winter.

The judges awarded fje following cer
tificates: C. C. Murphy, Harrison's White
carnation; George & Allen, lily of the val-
ley; Sunderbruch's Sons, Daybreak, Mor-
gan and Perle roses; Gustave Adrian
seedling carnation; Theo. Bock, of Ham-
ilton, Glory of the Pacific and Elvena
chrysanthemums; Hoffmeister Floral Co.;
Yellow Queen chrysanthemum. Am.
Beauty, Brides, Bridesmaids and Meteor
roses, and carnations Flora Hill, Scott
and Alaska; City Greenhouses, Nephro-
lepsis Bostoniensis, Adiantumscuneatum
and Farleyense, Dendrobium formosum,
Cattleyalabiata,CannasPaulMarquant,
Florence Vaughan and Queen Charlotte;
John Freis, Ficus elastica; Chas. Pfeiffer,
Cycas revoluta.

In the evening the regular monthly meet-
ing was held and called to order by Pres-
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attended, only eight members being pres-
ent. It is to be hoped that our Novem-
ber meeting will be a record breaker, and
Mr. Giesy, to whom was granted an ex-
tension of time to see the boys, will work
hard to bring them together. Mr. Alb.
Sunderbruch was elected a member.

H. SCHWARZ.

St. Louis.

TRADE STILL IMPROVING —PLENTY OF
STOCK. — PRICES. — THE ANNUAL FAIR. —
NEW ESTABLISHMENT — DEATH OF MRS
EGGELING.— TREE TO PLANT IN CITY
HALL PARK.-MR JUENGEL BUILDS AN OF-
FICE.—BOWLING.

Trade in the cut flower line improves
each week and there is plenty of stock to
go around. A pleasant smile from every-
body at the commission houses is an indi-
cation that business is good.

Chrysanthemums are coming in better
each day. Mme. Bergmann, Kate Brown
and Gloriosum were the first to come and
found ready sale. Local growers are
complaining that their stock Is a little
backward owing to the very warm and
dry weather. Roses are in fair demand.
Long Beauties have the call, price 15 to
25 cents each; shorts 5 and 8 cents. Me-
teors, Kaiserin, Brides and Carnots come
next in demand, firsts bringing 5 and 6
cents, seconds 2 and 3. Bridesmaid, Perle
and Wootton are plentiful and do not sell
well. Bridesmaid is especially abundant;
there seems to be an overproduction of
this rose.

Carnations are plentiful now and some
of them are very fine. The price has
dropped to $1 per 100 for the very best.
Rose Queen, Flora Hiil, Scott and Day-
break aie the best; the reds that come in
are very small and poor. Violets are bet-
ter; the small single sell well at 25 cents
per 100. Some Californias are in, but
very lew, and bring 40 cents; the very dry
weather has kept them back somewhat,
but by next week we will have plenty
again.

Cosmos is selling well this week and is
also coming in better and with longer
stems; price the same, 50 cents per 100.
Valley is scarce and there is quite a good
demand for it at $4 per 100. Smilax was
plentiful a week ago, but now it seems
scarce, and there is quite a demand for it,
selling as high as 18 cents per string.

At the thirty-seventh annual fair held
last week by the St. Louis Agricultural
and Mechanical Association, C. Young &
Sons Co. captured all the firsts on plants,
Ellison & Tesson all the firsts on cut roses
and table designs, C. Young & Sons Co.
second. For the best funeral design C.
Young & Sons Co. were first and Ellison
& Tesson second. Mr. Max Herzog, of
Gratiot Station, acted as judge. Thefair
was the most successful held in years.

The Maplewood Floral establishment
at the junction of old and new Manches-
ter roads have built two new houses,
72x20 and 50x20. Mr. W. Strezing and
Wm. Bouche are the proprietors of this
new place. Mr. Bouche had charge of
the Missouri exhibit at the World's Fair.

Mrs. Matilda D. Eggeling, wife of the
late E. G. Eggeling, the well-known Su-
perintendent of Public Parks, died at her
home, 1653 South Grand avenue. Mrs.
Eggeling was in the cut flower business
at the above number. The business will
be continued by her son.

The park commission is puzz'ed as to
the kind of tree to be used in the new City
Hall Park. Mayor Ziegenheim favors
soft maples but the objection is made to
this that every storm breaks these trees

and injures their symmetry. Theelm has
a furry leaf and catches the dust, therefore
it is not available. Oak can not grow
where there are paths and granitoid, as
all its roots lie close to the surface, and
so the park department is puzzled and
wants suggestions from outside.

Chas. A.Juengel, of 1833 L'nn street,
has built an addition to his ereenhouses
in the shape of a handsome office. Charlie
reports that he is now in good shape for
a good season's trade.

The bowlers took advantage of the
cool night and a full attendance was on
hand. The boys rolled some great games.
The three highest games were rolled by
John W. KuDZ, 579; C. Beyer second,
563; and Beneke third, 528. The high
single score was bv C. Beyer, 248; Kunz
second, 216; and Weber and Helwig a tie
for third place with 192 each. The last
eame we had five men on each side.
KuDz's side rolled 876 and Beneke's side
rolled 873. This is good rolling on reg-
ulation alleys. I am glad to note that
Cleveland has fallen into line with a
bowling club with regular weekly rolls,
also Flatbush keeps it up; boys, the others
will follow. JJ-B.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES. —
CHRYSANTHEMUM PRICES LOW. — CLUB
MEETING. — TALK OF FLOWER SHOW — A
HANDSOME DECORATION. — A SILVER WED-
DING.

Business continues to show a little im-
provement from week to week. Several
of the florists are fortunate enough to be
able to report a busy week, mainly deco-
rations and funeral work, with good
orders for decorations this month already
booked. The Horse Show which closed
on Monday gave quite an impetus to
trade as not only were the private boxes
handsomely decorated, it being an essen-
tially fashionable event, but the many
social functions growing out of it,
demanding the use of flowers and plants
kept the florists tolerably busy.

Chrysanthemums are coming into mar-
ket in good quantities now, but prices
are very low tor so early, 75 cents and up
per dozen, wholesale, was the figure in
the early part of the week. Dahlias are
also on the market and find ready sale at
fair prices. Cosmos, outdoor grown, is
being ofi'ered of good quality and is a
good seller. Messrs. Randolph & Mc-
Clements are cutting very good chrysan-
themums this week and report business
brisk. They had several very extra deco-
rations for the week with good orders
ahead for the month.

Messrs. Elliott & Ulam also find trade
very good. They are getting in from
their greenhouses chrysanthemums that
are Al in quality as well as other stock.
They report good orders for the month
already booked and everything indicates
a good fall business.

The Florists' Club have a meeting
booked for the evening of the 14th, when
the subject of holding a flower show will
be discussed; judging Irom several expres-
sion of opinions, there will not be any
held here. The park conservatories give
too good ones all the time to hope for
patronage enough to justify the florists
in going to the expense and labor incident
to getting up a flower show, is the con-
sensus of opinions I have listened to.

Mr. Gas. Ludwig reports business im-
proving. One of his recent dinner decora-
tions was very handsome. The large
dining room, finished in white was very
beautifully decorated with autumn leaves

ceiling and walls, the columns with
asparagus and smilax, the table with
flowers. The room is immense and the
efi'ect was grand.

Mr. C. Blind, a florist on Perrysville
Road, will celebrate his silver weddingon
the evening of the 14th; quite a large dele-
gation of his brother florists will be in
attendance and wish him many happy
returns. Regia.

Worcester, Mass.

business CONTINUES TO IMPROVE — FLOW-
ERS PLENTIFUL — QUALITY IMPROVING —
'mums in QUANTITY —GOOD WEDDING
ORDERS.

Business continues to improve slowly,
and witb the advent of cold weather will
probably settle down to something like
the regular thing. Flowers are plentiful
and improving in quality every day.
Carnations are good, exceptionally so for
this season of the year; though no dis-
budded blooms are coming in yet, we are
getting good Daybreak, Scott, Alaska
and Rose Queen, and a few fine Victors.

Cbrysanchemums we have now in
quantity. Mrs. Bergmann and Glory of
the Pacific are very fine and were ready
to cut October 5. A great improvement
in the quality of roses is noticed and we
will probably have an adequate supply,
now that 'mums are in.

We are getting quite a lot of wedding
trade, which seems to indicate that the
people in general are anticipating better
times. The first large wedding of
the season, the Morgan-Sawyer wedding,
brought nut an elaborate decoration by
Lange. Pink and white 'mums were used
in quantity (Mrs. Bergmann and Glory
of the Pacific being the varieties), and
palms and Asparagus plumosus festoon-
ing were used lavishly; floral arches over
the aisles were one of the prettiest feat-
ures.

No violets are coming in to amount to
anything. The weather has been too
warm as yet to bloom violets. We have
had but one black frost up to the present
time, and the thermometer has stood at
60° all day (Ociober 11) and it looks as
if we were going to get a much needed
rain. A. H. L.

Washington, D C.

Mr. J. R. Freeman, representing the
florists, called on Col. Bingham, Superin-
tendent Public Buildings and Grounds,
recently, stating their side of the contro-
versy mentioned in the Florist a few
weeks ago. Col. Bingham is reported to
have listened attentively to all Mr. Free-
man had to say and agreed with him on
several propositions, but stated that he
could not do otherwise than follow the
custom of his predecessor. They are re-
ported as having had a very pleasant
conversation and Col. Bingham said that
he had no feeling whatever in the matter,
and was perfectly willing to discontinue
the practice should he be ordered to do
so by a superior officer.

At the next meeting of the florists
measures will be decided upon to further
the efforts to prevent Col. Bingham from
giving away any cut flowers to senators
or representatives in congress and other
public men. The florists claim that
although it is a custom that has long
been followed, it is illegal and interferes
with their business. Reynolds.

Dalton, Mass —J. R. Shields, formerly
of Boston, is now in charge of Mrs. J. B.
Crane's place. A fine range of conserva-
tories is being erected here.

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245

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptious accepted only (rom those

in the trade.

Advertisements, lo Cents a Line, Agate;

Inch, Si. 40; Column, S14.00.

Cash with Order.

No SporlHl l"o8ltion GuHrantee<t.

Discounts, 6 titnes- 5 percent; 13 times, 10 per cent;

26 times. 20 percent; 52 time.s,3oper cent.

No reduction made for large space.

The Advertising nepartment of the American
FLOKI.ST Is fi>r Klorlsts, Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertaining to those lines OXLV. Please to
remember It.

Orders for less than one-halt inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us bv Wednesday to se-
cure Insertion in the Issue for the tulluwingSaturduy.

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Florists' Fire Insurance.

The outlook for Florists' Mutual Insur-
ance is much tQore encr>uraeing this week
than last. About $400,000 of business
in all has been promised the committee,
and if reports continue to come in as they
have in the past few days, the association
will be organized within six weeks. The
cities are becoming interested and the
matter is to be presented at the various
Florists' Clubs, many prominent florists
are pledging their hearty support.

Because the old-fashioned tumble down
greenhouse was dangerous, the fire insur-
ance companies had just cause to charge
high rates, but upon well built green-
houses of modern construction the pres-
ent rates are far too high. Florists are
paying from two to five times as much
insurance upon their greenhouses as on
their dwellings and stables, while the risk
upon the former, if constructed upon
modern principles is little if any greater
than on the latter. Relief is now in sight
for the florists if they want it.

There is good reason to believe that a
mutual association, conservatively man-
aged and accepting no hazardous risks,
can give perfect protection at one half
existing rates.

Fire Insurance.

Editor American Florist: With your
permission I would like to answer the fol-
lowing pertinent question in your col-
umns: "Why is it that fire insurance
requires the guarantee of so much more
business than did the Hail Association
upon its organization?"

The Hail Association was fjrtunate
enough to secure an ameodment to the
general insurance laws of New Jersey,
which amendment did not require them
to have any specific amount on deposit
when commencing business.

With fire insurance there is no state
where organization can be tfi^ected with-
out at least $20,000 spot cash, conse-
quently if florists want a fire insurance
association of their own they have got to
put down the "soap." John G. Esler.

Water Lily Blooms.
Mr. Tricker's answer to our query does
not help us much. Last summer one of
our prominent citizens died in Washing-
ton and among the floral designs was one
containing water lilies. The lilies were
apparently as fresh as when first put into
the design and remained wide open while
the roses and other fljwers were very
much wilted. Won't the Washington flo-
rists tell us how the water lily blooms
were kept open? J.

(Syfiofe^afe Market*.

Cut Flowers.

8T. Loms. Oct. u.

KoBes, Henuiles 15.00S*^^>.{1

short 500aiO.O

Meteors, Kalaerln 4. OK™ 1;. 11

Brides, Muld a.lWM 4,1

Merniot«. La Franco 4.00(" til

I'erles. Wootton 1.00"' tx

'■tarnations it

CoHinos .%<'/' .i

Valley 1.1

Violets stnglo .2

California .4

Tuberose stallie 5.00® 8 l

< 'lirysanthemums fancy 12.o0(yi2.'>.(

common 12.50(i-18.l

smiiax is.omais.t

Adlantuni l.l

Asparagus 25.C0(*.')0.(

Cincinnati, Oct. 14.

Koses, Beauty select l.'i.t

• medium 8.00<'»r-'..'

■• short ».0ll(" H.I

Brides. Bridesmaids, Perlea 2 OIK.. HI

" Meteors, Morgans S U0<'' 4.1

Carnations ^r>'.'. l.t

fancy l.i«K« 1.;

Vallev :*(«)» 4.1

Smilax 12.50wl5.t

Adlanlums I I

Asparagus 50.1

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Baakets. Jardinieres, Stands. Fern Uialiea,
alaoall Funeral Ke<|iiialte«, Doves. Inscrip-
tions. Metai l>esiKii8, l>ried and Artiliclal
Flowers, and our Special Patent Kibbou
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

lIZZ PINE STREET.
.^m- ST. LOUIS, MO.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St , PHILADELPHIA. PA.

:\T. RjiOE^ «& 00.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

Mayvili.e, Wis. — B. B. Pohlmann, for-
merly with L. L. May & Co., St. Paul,
has started in business here as floiist and
nurseryman.

tF'A complete line of Wire Deslgrna.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists.
COXSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention ^\\en to shippinK orders
1322 Fine St , ST. I.OUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Soeclal attention Klven to Hhlppln^ orders.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE GO.

(Incorporated. Paid up Capital BOOtl.OO I

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WIIOI.K.SALE OM.Y.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

JWThe dry climate ol Colorado enables our growers

to fcrrow the best Carnations on earth.
We hand!e 75 per cent ol the Carnations grown in Coin.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

Dimensions oi mis Dot

„ .'.TT-2'or a'inch she, per 100. $2.00

Script Lellen*. $4.00
Fastener wiih each letter or word.

Used by leading floriflta everywhere and for sale by aU
wholes'' floHstts and supplv deftlera.

N. F-. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager.
•jr,i:'i. BOSTON. MASS. ^ «?i'Li.V
When writing mention the Ambrtcan Florist.

Huntingdon, Pa. — Howard L. Mitten
was married at Hamilton, O., to Miss
Nora M. Morton on October 6.

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Wrlti- for Prices.
ALSO DEALER IN

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Eto.. Ktc. EJIrt^.

L. B. BRAGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

g®"01dest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the Ll:iited States.

When writing please mention American Florist.

GOOD SMILAX PLANTS.

,'1^ and :Mnch pots.

FINE STOCK OF VIOLETS.

Princess of Wales. Luxonne. California, Admiral
Avellan Shoenbrunn. Lady H. Campliell. Swanley
White. Uardy English, all good introng clumps. Send
for price. P. M. De WITT. Torresdale. Phila.. Pa.

WANTED TO EXCHANGE

For VIOLETS Marie Louise or Lady H. Campbell
in healthy and clean condition, one hundred or
more CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS, 4 and oinch
pots. Address

E. H. SMITH, Macomb, III.

r-LORISTsp

Made from VIK<ilv NliiHT SOU, by steam pro-
cess-N>>T .A(lullerat"(l. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble 'iUkk 111 action. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrlll in ol Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.
1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

Please mention the American Florisi
tTcry time you write to an advertiser.

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Oct. 16,

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson.

A. L. Vaughan.

Yaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly,
Bouquet Green, and all Florists' Supplies.

\\\M . I Manufacturers of Wire Work. Write

''3Ur W} 'or quotations.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

When writing mention the American Florist.

A. L. RANDALL,

wnoiesaie Fiona

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Atrent for finest iirradeB Waxed and Tissue Papers

W. E. LYNCH,

irar" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. C HIO A^OO.

®\^?iO?eita?e Marfteti>.

Cut Flowers.

KoscB. Beauties, loni; 20.00(s2.) (

medium S.tlO(.jl2(

short iLUOifli s.(

Brides. Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.1

Meteors. La France 2.00® 4 {

Kalserin 2.00® 4.(

('.irnot ;j.(

Nlphetos, Perle. Gontler l.(

rarnatlons "i>@ 1.-

Valley 4.(

Cosmos 25c per bunch

Tuberoue splltes l-t

rdrysanlhemuma extra 12.50@25.(

medium T.UbdllO.l

Adiantum 50® .'

Smllal 10.00("12 (

AsparaKUs 50. C

Mums! Mums! Mums!

We are pleased to inform the trade that we have completed ar-
rangements to handle the ENTIRE CUT of the BEST and
LAMEST growers supplying the CHICAGO MARKET
with CHRYSANTHEMUMS, and shall be able
to furnish any grade of any variety

^•^ ON SHORT NOTICE ^— ^

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,

J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr.

51 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

I writiufi mention Aniericjin Florist.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

We have for sale a very choice lot of 'Mums grown to single stems. All
have been carefully disbuddeid and grown cool and strong, with stiff stems and
fine foliage. We chill and harden all flowers for at least twelve hours before
shipping. The advantages of buying direct from the grower are appreciated by
all up-to date florists.

PRICES; $1.50 to $2.00 per Dozen, according to size ot flower. All colors.

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

When writing mention Anierlcnn Florist.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florlsta' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO..

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE,

.^ CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.
15c. per Siring.

Homegrown SMir.AX SEEL), 50 cts. per oz.
JOS. E. BONSALL. 308 GarHeld Ave.. SALEM. 0.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS.

SUPPLIES.
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.

^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-f«

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wliol6sal6 GUI Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKK WORK A SPKCIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Raidolph Si., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT,

so lhr\ uill r -h vou in just as gooa rondition

;is (hey rt-aeh ns.
WIRE DESIGNS; A Full Line. Write us for

HIGH
GRADE

GUT FLOWERS,

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. OEAMUD & CO.,
GROWERS an(
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avenue,
^-^ CMICA^OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF GLASS.

We can till all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of Koses and ('arnatlona.
We ARE Headquarters lor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Flortst.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE.

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try us.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTINQ, "'^l^L

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for '^cutting'' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Coinnienta and Facts."

THEO. F. BEGKERT, Glenfleid, Pa.

^' uiUes below PUtaburK, t*a.

i897-

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247

F. A. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALER IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28tli St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

'®'fB.t ■flt.^aafJ,^.!'^''' PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, Maids, Brides. Kaiserins, etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

Wiioiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 fa/rniount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street,
Lous Distnno.. Phom. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American p'lurlsi

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART.

Commission °^u" Cut Flowers

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MAKKKT IN NEW YORK.

Mention American Floiiat.

©VV'RofaAafa Marft«r*.

Cut Flowers.

KOBeB. Beauty, extra —
medium..

NE

;t.oo® 8.00

culls oOa 1.00

Bride. Bridesmaid. Meteor 2.0O1.. tm

Carnations 50((» 1 .'jtl

Valley J.OOm 2.00

Violets Mw 1.00

Cosmos 35® .:«

Chrysanthemums 6. 00®2ii.(Xl

Adlantum 60@ .75

SmllaJt II 00®10.00

Asparagus 40 00®sn DO

BOSTON. Oct. 13.

Roses. Beauties 6.00@25 00

■■ Uontler. Perle 1.00® 2.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 000 1100

Carnations 1008 2.0(1

Valley 3.00® 4.00

Tuberoses- .50

Cbrysaniliemuins i'< 00(":25.00

Adlantum 1.00

Smllax 10.00@I3.00

AsparaRus 50 00

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. l:i

Koses. Beauties select 30.00

medium 13.on<<vW,OII

short COOgi S.OO

BrIdes.Malds 2 00® 4.00

.Meteors. La France 2 00® 1.00

Violets, double ^>\3<'v .7.>

Smllax 10.00(631100

AJlantum .50'.ii .75

Asparagus ;i5.(J0(" 50.00

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
--^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breal(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids

and Valley.
TMOS. -yOUIVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., new YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. ''''''Tni:?«;,'''SiT"" '''"''

WELCH BROS.

si&runieuts Iroui regular growers aswii

BOSTON, MASS.

Proprietors.

'<i separate space in our market. We guarantee payineut for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

veekly; payments nitinthly. or oftener If required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange.

TeL 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suffers from, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN.

57 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 382 38th St.

JAMES M. KING

is completing additions which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

GUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Good limilremeiits to Good Gro«er>.

49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

Tki.l:i'HONE n;;.j i.stb St.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given lo Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists c /^.jobbers .«
W' FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hirrtiriilliiriil .tiLcllonrrrs.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28tb Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

strings 10 to 12 feet long',
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

53 WEST 30th STREET,

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
CUT FLOWERS,

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION.

50 W. 30tli Street, NEW YORK.

Telephone 2778— 38th Street.
BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED.

248

The American Florist.

Oct. i6.

9ft« ^»«i 9rac|«.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; E. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., Sec"y

The Government Seed Order.

The government circular asking forbids
on about 13 million packets of seeds has
been the item of absorbing interest to the
seed trade this week and a great amount
of figuring has been done. The short
time for preparing bids, about 8 days,
has made quick work necessary and
occasioned lively wiring and wire pulling.
Fires have broktn out in some congested
localities but it is hardly believed that the
same were occasioned by the overheated
wires on the seed business.

The list contains this time rather more
rare field seeds than before though still
much too large a percentage of common
varieties to benefit the seed trade by fiee
distribution of the same. The fi )wer seed
list comprises about five per cent, of the
order.

Rochester, N. Y.

Since writing last, another judgment
for $2,S73 63 was filed in the county
clerk's office against Briggs Bros. & Co.
In favor of R. J. Goodman Sono, New
York custom agents. The New York firm
held two notes against the seedsmen, one
for $1,127.25 and the second <or
$1,101.48, both dated N >vember 17,
1896 and due September 1, 1897. K.

The New Jersey Seed Co. has been
succeeded by J. L. Schiller. The new firm
is composed of J. L. Schiller and C. B.
Knickman and has located at 404 E 34th
street. New York City.

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE CONTINUES ENCOURAGING — GOOD
ROSES AND CARNATIONS SCARCE — EARLY
CHRYSANTHEMUM. — PLANT TRADE IN-
CREASING.

Trade continues to be rather encourag-
ing. The better class of flowers are not
overplenty, carnations especially con-
tinue scarce and first-class roses the
same; there is plenty of second quality of
the latter in the market but they move
slowly. Chrysanthemums are coming
now. Schlegel & Sons are the first in the
city with their Florence Teall; it Is a
good sized white flower on stiff stem,
resembling Bergmann but is earlier; they
have been first with this variety for the
last three years and they grow it well.
Violets are still small; we had a lew very
warm days during the past week which
seriously interfered with their size. Asters
are getting scarce, excepting inferior
stock.

The bulk of September trade this year
compares very favorably with that of
last year for the same month; so say
several of our storemen.

Sharp frosts have damaged most of the
outdoor stufi'to such an extent that but
little of it is of much value for the florist,
though some second or third quality
asters, dahlias, tuberoses, etc., are in the
market yet. Gladiolus, anemones, mont-
bretias, sweet peas and a lot of hardy
stufi'is still in good condition. Prices for
the better class of flowers have not
advanced materially, notwithstanding
the increasing demand, but an upward
tendency is noticeable on all well grown
indoor stufl". Chrysanthemums are com-
ing in more freely every day, Florence

Teall, Mme. F. Beigmann, Merry Mon-
arch, Marquis de Montmort are getting
quite plenty; the yellows are scarce. No
fancy prices are realized, but a few have
been sold at from $2 to $3 per dozen.
The quality of roses has improved lately
and there is now a fair supply of them in
the market. Carnations are not so scarce
as they were a week ago, but violets are
still small and rather rare. Smilax and
adiantums are to be seen in quantity on
very short notice, while but very little
asparagus is in view this fall.

In the plant line, some well flowered
cyclamens are offered and a few potted
chrysanthemums can be seen in the store
windows. The demand for ferns and
palms is fairly good only; large plants do
not sell readily this fall, it is the cheaper
or smaller grades which go off first.
Fern dishes are as much in vogue as ever
and as a variety of small ferns are grown
here in large quintities by several firms,
no difficulty is experienced in satisfving
the most fastidious cus;omer. K.

Champaign, III. — The Illinois Univer-
sity is building oncnew palm house 25x60
and 18 feet high, and one 50x20, in addi-
tion to the four houses now in ust; cost
of above to be $5,000; contract let to
Lord & Burnham Co. R. Uttenweiler is
in charge of greenhouses and grounds.

AN UNUSUALLY favorable opportunity
to secure an established business at a mod-
eratt price is offered enterprising men of
small capital through the advertisement of
Mr. C. S. Loder, 271 Broadway, New York,
which appeared last week. Failing health of
the owner is the only reason for selling. It
will pay to investigate this.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

Advertlaemeota under tbls bead will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash mast accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under tbls head.

SITUATION WANTED— Bv younB man of V^ to learn
tlorlst business, within lOll miles nt New York City.
Address Box li'4. Goshen, N. V.

} American Florist.

Florist, r.T Bromheld St., Boston.

SITUATION WANTED— Man experienced In grow-
ing roses, palms and general greenhouse plants;
age 'ih, married. Address K 1), care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED- By good grower of roses,
carnations. et«. ; \'-l years' e.vperience. best reter
ences. Address tor particulars b'. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By all-ruund tlorlst; thir-
teen years' experience: ros 'S. carnations, 'mums
anil violets a specialty; A 1 reference, address

B. care Aa.erlcan Florist.

81TUAT10N WANTK1>— By a young man with some
experience In greenhouse work, wishes a good
placj with chance of auvancement. Address

RosE.s care American Florist.

SITUATION WANiKl)-By a young man '28 years of
age; sober and Industrious. An all round man;
ID years experience. Good reterences Address

Peat, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By young man In large
plnca; 4 years' experience; would like chance of
advancement, oest references. Kose growing pre-
ferred. Address K B, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTEI)-By tirst-class German tlo-
rlst, age :ill. single; '.J2 years' exptrleuce In growing
roses, carnations. 'mums. vk)lets and general stock.
Good references, iddress Kaki, schui.tz,

v:i Locust s;t.. Galesburg. 111.

SITUATION WANTBD-By an all round tlorlst and
gardener. In a private or commercial place A
good tiller of designs and decorator. American: mid-
dle aged, ('an furnish tirst-class references. Address
P.O. Box Ii3, Union City, Pa.

SITUATION WANTED— By an experienced single
florist, as working foreman; Is at present manag-
ing a business of over t;juO feet of glass (over 4 years
in present place). Best ol references. Address

P L. care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By a thorough, competent
and experienced young florist, with lo years' ex-
perience. Posliloos will be exchanged if suitable,
and the best possible references can be furnished
P O. Box 7(5. Shousetown. Allegheny Co.. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a thor-
oughly competent practical man as grower for
roses, carnations, 'mums, violets, and general cut
flower grower; competent In all the different depart-
ments of the trade; able to prove what he pretends to

SITUATION WANTBD-As florist and gardener,
private or commercial; good rose and cut flower
grower; '-M vears' experience in the culture of all kinds
of greenb(.Kise plants, fruits and vegetables, cold
graperies, mushrooms, etc.. both In Europe and Amer-
ica: steady and trustworthy: good reterences. Ad
dress C M, Postottice, Bridgeport. Conn

WANTED— Assistant florist: must be sober, reliable
good grower; state experience, wages expected,
send references. I.L PlLLShtTHV, Galesburg. HI.

board. Address Cole Bkus., Bo.x 577, Peoria. 111.

WANTED— Thorouehlyexperleneed maker up; only
those who have worked in the finest stores need
apply: Kood salary to rl^ht party

Fleishman. 2oth St. and Broadway. New York.

WANTED— At once, flrst-elass gardener to take
vv\A. I'HAKGE of greenhouses and cemetery
work; best of references required; must speak Ger-

WANTED-FiorlBt. good man to takechargeof small
place; must understand the business thoroughly
and also be able to hitch up horse and do a few chores.
Either slnjile man. whom 1 will pay from $20 to $2i> per
month and board and room, or marrlel man whose
wife can do general housework In which case 1 will
pay the two from $yo to $;tj per month, with bnard and
room. 8tat« age, experience, etc Address or call on
J. P. ESCH. Huron, Ohio.

F'

lOK SAI-iE — Two greenhouses, heated wlih hot
dwelllnn house attacded. Address

iLi.iNuis, care American florist.

FOK SALE— In Wurren, H. 1 . 5 greenhouses, nlcet;-
rooni cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
hot water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises, ("an be bouuhl on easy terms Apply to

O. 11. NVE, Warren. R. I.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY.

FOR SAI.K-FIurlslstnn- ..ii (In.adway between \\\%i
and Ittd Sts. and oppusltf "lU'iil ihe most prominent
hotels In New York. Weeklv profits up to the present
time $100. Rent very low. W ill dispose of same very
reasonably. Reasons for selling, other large business
takes my entire time.

J. FLEISCHMAN. 25th St. \- Broadway. New York.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account ot poor health.

Resident traveler in western territory
familiar with the Plant, Bulb and Seed
trade. State particulars, experience
and references.

HENRY A. DREER.
Lock Box 1618, PHILADELPHIA.

FOR SALE.

CARMODY'S CHAMPION BOILER.

A six-section hot water boiler in j;ood
order. Cost |150; will sell for $50 cash.
Sold because out ot business. Adoress
MISS NEL-ie BE'VNBTT.

810 22d Avenue. Meridian. Miss

FAXON'S '

rjsl.. PANSIES.

T1.C best mlxtii

re in ciiltivatiun, fiouers vcrv

larnf, lliM-k and

eKetv; of superb colcrs and

markings. The p

rfeuinii of {orrn and texture.

In Trade Packets at SI. 00 each. |

M.

B. FAXON, 1

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS.I

C.irn

apondencc solii'itfil. 1

iSgi.

The American Florist.

249

PALMS

LATANIA BORBONICA. i>er

.■f-ini-Ij pots, slinwiii- .■l.;ir:i.-lrr Ir^ivs Ill

ARECA LUTESCENS.

i'')'«

I pots, In 1(1 IK iiH-hcs

PANDANUS UTILIS.

I pots, nii-i' iMishv |)l.-uits

ull pots, Ilii-i' l)lisli> pl:iiils

FERNS Assortod.

1.1 (W
I (HI

PANSY PLANTS.

Vaughan's laternatioual Mixture. By mail
65 cts. per 100; »H.OO per 1000 by express.

GROHMANN BROS.

317 Fitzhugh St., SAGINAW. E.S., MICH,
GYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2J4inchpots . . . , JO cts per doz, ; 82.50 per 100

6REVILLEA ROBUSTA.

2;^- inch pots . . . . JO cts. per doz ; S2 60 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3-inch pots . . .50 cts. per lioz.; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown 81. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88.00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varietie.s, 84.110 per 100: Portia, Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox. The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian. Mich.

ALM

(Sye^zl-.

FRESH

ON HAND

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices tor select seeits quote'! on applleatloii.

n ■-•- «tc::Ef zi-iXj »fi,

"404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New Yoric.

GEO. WITTBOLD, '™V4'/^!il'6

I' loan FlnrlBt

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood. N. J.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

I'ortiii. Hector, iMcGowiiii, T. rartle.lge.
Daybreak. Hislifr, 4U0O Alaska, *r).()0

per 100. J2?'CASII WITH OltDEK,

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

Headquarters for

CHINESE

SACRED LILIES.

One of the best selling bulbs for

the retail counter.
STRICTLY CHOICE STOCK, lots of 120

at 4^ cts. each: $42 per tOOO.
Write for prices on quantities.

LILY OF fl VALLEY.

A Specialty with us.

Qualities the Jx'hI f,l>tHill»ble.
"London Market," the UiieMt pIds In

exlBtenie lor eiirlv I.Tilin!. I'er 1(»1$1 l».

Kmi ti:i.;.'i. i-iise of -'.>io isis Tj.
Premium, equal lo "■ijondnn Markpf

for late forcing. Per KIO $1,60. 1000 $12.25,

ease of 2,V«) .»:«), (XI.
International, r HrBt-elapB Hamburiir

I'lD Her 100 $1 :i.'.. IIKXI $10.(111. case of

;.'riOii$-.q.i!(i,
WHITE FOR PRICES ON QUANTITIES.

\^".-op FALL BULBS

For Florists' Forcing now in Stock.

BOOK YOUR ORDERS

NOW

for our "GET THERE" Brand

Xmas Holly and
Bouquet Green.

We can take care of game to
YOUR ADVANTAGE.

Gar Load Palms

ich arrived a week ago a
fast, but we still have a
assortment of

good

KENTIAS. LATANIAS.
ARECAS. Etc.. Etc.

Write for List of Sizes aud Prices.

New Importation Fancy Baskets.

VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE,

BURPEE'S

♦ SEEDS

Philadelphia.

I W, and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop" :

" -->ECIAL c

LARGE

'Sure Crop" \

. quotations k
E buyers. |

Lili

ALL KINDS OF BULBS- ?

Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya- f

etc., etc. Special 9

iths, N

4 prices on up

\ WEEBER & DON, ^f^'AZl'^T 1

I 114 Chiiinbers St., NEW Y<»KK CITY. {

Mention American Kiorlttt

CLUGAS & BODDINGTON GO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds^ Bulbs#Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

l>ffE:-VV -VOritC CIT'S'.

Send for quotatlonB on all Florists Bulb Stock.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST ViBIETlKB.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
PtieeB low. Send for Met.

1^000 BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N. - .

300,000 SMALL and LARGE FERNS

In variety: well firown: reasonable prices. Send
stamps for eamplea.

COCOS WEDDELIANA, 2!^-lnch pots, at $(;.00

per IllU.
CARNATIONS from Held. Victor. Daybreak. Scott,

.McGoWHTi. K Clover and Eldorado.

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

COLLECTION OF PALMS. A BARGAIN.

2 Seatortlila elCKans. 5-lnch, at $.45 $.90

2 0reodoxareg.a. 4-li ch.at 50 1.00

2 I.atanla borbonlca. 4-lneh. at 25 50

2 Cocoa plumosa. 3 Incb, at 60 1.00

4 Phoenix recllnata, »-inch, at 10 .40

4 Latanla borbonlca, 3-lnch. at 10 .40

2SeatorthlaeleKan8, (Mnch,at 00 1.20

2 Rubber plants, 4-lnch. at :« .(*!

2 Sword Kerns, :i and 4-lnch, at 10 .20

Above collection of fine plants for $5.00.

Casb with order $«.20

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

PALMS.

SEND FOR SIZES AND PRICES.

EDWIN LONSDALE.

CHESTNUT HILL, - PHILA , PA.

FERNS.

JOHP« SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG3

Roses, Palms,

Novelties in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Beading Nursery. READING, MASS.

EST-\BLISHED 1S.'>4,

BOUVARDIAS — Double pink and white, fine

plants from open ground, $b (X) per 100.
CARNATIONS - Fine assortment, field-

grovf n. 8.5 00 per 100.
SMILAX-Strong. 2'A-iach. $2.50 per 100; 815.00

per 1000.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII-Strong plants

from 4 inch pots. 8(J OO per 100.

Send for Fall Trade List.
VICK & HILL CO.. ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Per 100

SMILAX Stronc 1 year $1.50 and $2.60

CLEM ATI S-LeadlnK kinds for fall

P/EONI AS- Herbaceous, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS-Doi'ble and alnt'le Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES -land 2 year.

DAISIES SnowOake and Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES- In asBortmeut 10.00

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

CYCLAWIEN GIGANTEUM.

;Mnch pots $ .75 per doz-; $ tl.ftO per U)

o\ Inch puts l,2o per doz.; lO.llO per 10

Mncli pots 3.26 per doz.: 20.Ui)perlU

II^~('aBh with the order please.
JNO. E. Dm WALT, Box S2, Carlisle, P .

250

The American Florist.

Oct. i6.

Syracuse, N. Y.

NOTABLE HORICULTURAL FLOATS. — NO
CHANGE IN BUSINESS CONDITIONS.

The parade of the semicentennial, or
golden jubilee, as it was termed, of this
city, which occurred October 12, was a
very large and fine affair. The Central
New York Horticultural Society's float
was one of the best in line, being prettily
decorated with evergreens, smilax, aspar-
agus and flowers. In the front was an
enormous golden cornucopia containing
fine peaches and other choice round
fruits, while the sides were banked with
fine examples of other fruits, such as
grapes, etc. In the center was a
pyramid of exotic plants, at each end
being a beautiful young lady appropri-
ately dressed for the occasion, represent-
ing Pomona and Flora. The rear was
filled with chrysanthemums, roses and
baskets of flowers. A bench was presided
over by John Huller, who it must be said
acquitted himself in a very able manner
as a workman, potting plants, propagat-
ing and so forth. A large placard an-
nouncing the coming chrysanthemum
show -ivas conspicuously displayed and
was no doubtagoodadvertisingmedium,
being viewed by many thousand people.

L. E. Marquisee h.id two floats in line,
a large floral harp standing six feet high
in one of them attracting much attention,
the outline of which was splendidly kept.
As the floats moved along geranium cut-
tings were potted and given away, and it
is needless to say H. Bellamy had to keep
up a Peter Henderson gait to supply the
demand.

The condition of the flower market
remains unchanged from last week.

Alpha.

Cumminsville, O.
With characteristic push has Fred. S.
Walz risen from the floods and frosts
which did their best to extinguish him
late in the spring; in this he acknowledges
the efforts of some local craftsmen to
assist in placing bim again upon terra
firma. To see the capital stock of chrys-
anthemums, though planted late, is very
encouraging. He Is as usual testing some
promising seedlings; one is a white cross
between Niveus and Queen, of medium
height, stocky growth, foliage good; a
yellow seedling on the order of Viviand
Morel, an early bloomer, coming into sec-
ond crop for Christmas and continuous
until Easter, a capital variety to keep
over; a yellow Mrs.H. Robinson, growth
Identical in every way with parent.
Bertha Flight is a late creamy white but
little known but well worth growing.
V. M. C.

New Bedford, Mass.— The New Bed-
ford Gardeners' and Florists' Club will
hold their annual chrysanthemum and
general flower show on November 4, 5,
6, at Adelphi Rink.

CARNATIONS.

SMILAX.

Three thousand Smlla.v, srood. stroiiK pliiiUs.
in SV'neh pota. K IHI per UK).

GEO. SOUSTER, ELGIN, ILL.

and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2J^-inch pots

$20.00 per 1000; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 3!^-inch pot.s

$i5.00 per 1000; gl.UO per 100.
KAISERIN. $3.00 per 100.
SMILAX PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

PALMS^FERNS

Order Now Belort Cold Weather,

Latania Borbonica,
Kentia Forsteriana,
" Belmoreana,
Areca Lutescens,
Phoenix Reclinata,
Ficus Elastica,
Cocos Weddeliana,

Pandanus Veitchii,

Utilis,
Araucaria Excelsa,
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis,
'' Cordata Comp.
Cycas,
Ferns in var. 2 1-2 & 3 -in. pots.

SEND FOR OUR PRICE LIST.

We still have a stock of Hyacinths,
Tulips, Harrisii, Longiilorums, Roimns, etc.

BULBS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH.

Box 75.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

^\. i\ D|V| A TI/^IV.10 50.000 strong and healthy
^.//ArilNrA I lv/INO> field-grown carnations.

ROSE qUEEN,

TIDAL WAVE.

NANCY HANKS,

LIZZIE GILBERT,

|3.00 per 100; #25.00 per ICOO.

PORTIA,

CORSAIR.

WM. SCOTT,

STORM KING.

No order for less than 100 accepted.

REINBERG BROS.,

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Our carnations are grown with the greatest care, and are first-class plants. Free from disease.
We pack light by our improved system of packing, by which we can send them to all parts of the
United States and Canada in perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT DELLA FOX BUTTERCUP

%l.M per dozen. $.s.00 per hundred.

ALBERTINI CHESTER PRIDE

BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT NICKELSON

^\.'t:i per dozen. $t;,UO per hundred.

SILVER SPRAV CHESTER PRIDE

PORTIA WM. SCOTT

GRACE WILDER ROSALIND

$.i.mi per hundred. $4.' W per thousand.

SWEETBRIER
MRS. CARNECIE
L. L. LAMBORN

$1.00 per dozen.

I'j^.

40.000

a CARNATIONS.

CLEAN HEALTHY STOCK.

Daybreak 3d size .$3.00

Scott 1st ■' .. 5.00

" 2d ■■ .. 3.00

McCowan 2d" .. 3.00

Mrs. Fisher .. 5.00

Portia ist ■■ 5.00

Tidal Wave

.iBt ■

IIWII.

$25.00
40.00
25.00
25.00
40.00
40.00

5.00 40.00

PORTIA.

We have al«>ul 5,000 e.vtra tine larce I'dllTIA.

100 California Violets

SI (111 per hunilreil

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

SOUTHPORT. - - CONN.

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an advertiser.

aiJL CARNATIONS

Good, healthy stock, 8.'^ per 100. Cash with order.

1000 Craig, 1000 Goldfinch,

1500 Alaska, lOOO Rose Queen,

150 Peacliblow, 500 Delia hox,

3000 Scotts, 500 Albertini,

3000 DRACAENft INOIVISA, price for 6 in. pots, JIO

per 100.
5000 LATANIA BORBONIHA, 4 inch pots, SlSper 100.
2000 FERNS— Nephrolepis exaltata, 3-inch pots, $10

per 100,
1000 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, 3-inch pots, 812.00

per 100.
1000 Cordata compacta, ■! inch, $12.00 per 100. All

very fine plants.

E, HIPPARD, Youngstown. Ohio.

CARNATIONS.

McGOWAN. PORTIA, ANNA WEBB. ELDORADO.
BUTTERCUP, LOUISA. KITTY CLOVER. No
ru^t. S.i.'i*! per 100, cash
HERRON & STRATTON, OLEAN, N. Y.

MUM STOCK PLANTS

.MKKKV MdNAlil'll, ,'.11 <t8, per Du/.en.
RIDGELANO AVENUE GREENHOUSES, Oak Park, III.

iSgy-

The a mer i ca n Fl orist.

251

CARNATIONS

LARGE FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

VICTOR

EMMA WOCHER

ARMAZINDV

DELLA FOX,

per doz. si.so; per lOO sio
1.00; '; S 8
1.00; " S 8

IVORY.

LIZZIE McCOWAN,
MINNIE COOK,
ROSE QUEEN.
SILVER SPRAY,
TIDAL WAVE.
WM. SCOTT,
Write liirSpucliil I'rii-,- I.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES:
Western Springs. III.

CHICAGO:

84 &86 Randolph St.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

STANDARD VARIETIES,
MRS. C. H. DUHME,
MRS. GEO. M. BRADT,

PER ICO

$5.00
10.00
1250

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

UA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Always mention AmerlOAn Florlnt.

ELDORADO

THE BEST YELLOW CARNATION,

Large, field grown plants, in A No. 1 condition.
Price. 84.00 per 100; «;iO 00 per 1000- Cash with
order.

JOS. F. KLIMMER, Oak Park, III.

Palms, all kinds and sizes Ficus, Arau-
carias. Cyclamen, Primroses and
Azalea indica in any quantity; prices
very low; quality A No. 1.

Eucharis amazonica, ;;2.00 per lOO.

JOHN BADER, Troy HIM. Allegheny City, Pa.

For MILDEW on ROSES

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN. Importer of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention thlB paper.

T«v DREER'S
,GftRDEN Seeds,

jpiant>. Bulbs & Requisites.
I They are the best at the
Mowest prices. Trade List is-
' sued quarterly, mailed fre<
to the trade only.
HENKT A. DBEEr.,
Philadelphia, Fa.
Mention Am. Florist when wrltlnK.

For Insurance against
damag'e by hail,

Address

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A.. Saddle River. N. J

HAIL

IHERR'S PANSIES

: THE BEST.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, line plants at Jl.25 per 100;

:f 10 iij per 1000. Sample for 10 cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
♦ HERRS

ICARNATIONS

X 3000 TRIUMPH, il„ i„ .i 1 ^>.v^

5c. Each.

2000 McGOWAN,

1000 ARMAZINDY,

700 ABUNDANCE,

500 PORTIA.

300 ALASKA, I

500 CARTLEDGE. J

11 .•^.•l■> i.:irli,.Miar I •■'..-v '.-r.-n . ;il r..V) ii.-r liiinilrrd.

August Rolker&Sons

Wholesale Dealers in

for Florists and Horticulturists have removed their

extensive stocks to their

NEW STORE AND OFFICES AT

Orders from the irnrle solicited.

GEO. A. KUHL,

WDolesale Gut Flowers,

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

and SMILAX.

GEO. A. KUHL, - - Pekin, III.

Mention American Florist.

CARNATIONS

1100 Rose Queen, and about 100 each of
Scott. Tidal Wave, Nancy Hanks, Helen
Kellar, and Dorner; $30.00 takes the lot,
about 1500 in all, or by the 100 $i 00.

A.. G. r«I«I3VCE A: OO.,
88 & 90 Wataasli Ave., CHICAGO.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

IJranch Horticultural Co.. Boekoop, Ilulland.

ORGHIDS'tBS'ORCHIDS
For Florists.

ST. ALBANS, ENGLANC.
and BRUGES, BELGIUM.

A. DIM MOCK, 114 Chambers St.. N. Y. City.

CARNATIONS

Free l'r(Mii Dl.^ease. Fleld-frowu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

1,000 LA_

field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER. Grand Rapids, Mich.

PANSIES that PAY and PLEASE

Our strain of Select (ilant BiiKnot and beet Novelties
for larKO blooms and beautiful coloring are up to any
other best. Itobust Held plants, tiOc per KHI: S4.G0 per
1000. Large lots special price. SKkJi*, I-IC oz. ;)(lc;
1 02, W.60:

Geraniums. .^VOOO underway; Co leu s. Bego-
nias. Petunias and Verbenas are specialties.

D. K. HERR, Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

ROSES! ROSES! ROSES!

In order to make room for other stock, I

ofier 10,000 e.xtra fine roses, clean and

healthy at the lollowing low price;

BRIDES and BRIDESMAIDS, from 2Kinch pots,
lfl5.U0 per 1000; 81.75 per 100.

PERLES, from ;j-inch pots $3.00 per 100.

METEORS, from -'"s-inch pots . . . . SS.OO per 100.
Tkrms Cash

CHAS. KOEPPEN, Sedalia, Mo.

Field HYDRANGEAS

1000 FINE STOCKY OTAKSA.

To be sold quick.

Wben wrltbiK 1

WOODHAVEN. N.

ntlon the American Florist.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $1 5o per dozen;
^10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE. Paul P. P., Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS, L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

E.G. HILL & CO..

wiioi6sai6Fiorisiis

RICHMOND. INDIANA

FBIMROSES. Per 100

CHINESE PRIMROSES, ;S-inch pots 82.50

CINERARIAS, ready Nov. 1st 2.60

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 20 vars., S-inch pots.. 8.00
PANSY PLANTS, ready Oct. 15th, 1000 83.50, .60

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

FIELD-GROWN GARNATIuNSi

New and standard vars, ?.).00 per 100 and upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich

When you write an
advertiser please state
that you saw the adv.
in the FLORIST.

252

The American Florist.

Oct. i6,

Saginaw, Micb.

Evidently the florists of this beautiful
and enterprising city are fully determined
to keep pace with the advent of betttr
times, for improvements of various kinds
and the building of additional houses
seem to be the order of the day. A house
covering 100x20, especially adapted for
American Beauties, is a recent addition
to Mr. Chas. Frueh's already extensive
plant. The construction of all his housef,
their general adaptability and manner ot
equipment mark them as models oi their
kind. Another recent improvement
worthy of mention is the equipment of
each oi his 19 houses with modern venti-
lating apparatus.

Grohman Bros., the enterprising young
florists, have spruced up things in fin-
shape. In addition to overhauling their
entire plant, they have added a violet
house covering 100x8, and have replaced
their old boiler by one of a more modern
design and of greater capacity. Grohman
Bros, propose to do some hustling during
the coming season, or to put it in their
own words, "to make hay while the sun
shines."

Wm. Roethke & Son were by no means
slow in equipping their plant with many
modern improvements. Their two new
boilers, each of 125 horse-power, recently
put in position, attracted my special
attention and a few lines of description
may be of interest. The boilers are of the
high pressure sort, with flues and shells
of the highest grade of steel and possess-
ing all the desirable features of an ideal
water tube boiler. Each has three series
of banks of flues, three water shells and a
steam drum. The flues are straight and
somewhat staggered. The immense
weight of the boilers necessitated support-
ing them on iron columns, independent of
the brick foundation. This was also done
with a view of allowing full opportunity
for expansion and contraction. Its con-
struction is such as to give perfect circula-
tion and to ensure tflicient steam genera-
tion. Ererytube has a separate outlet,
and owing to the arrangement of the
tubes and b&fHe plates, there is a large
draught area, which insures complete
combustion of gases and to some extent
economy in fuel. Another feature worthy
of mention is the fact of the boilers being
practically self-cleaning, all impurities be-
ing deposited where they can be easily
blown ofi' with surface blower. There are
numerous doors in the masonry and a
man hole in each shell, so that, if neces-
sary, all parts of the boiler can become
easily accessible.

Taken all in all, Messrs. Roethke &
Son's plant, covering about 50,000 feet,
underwent many extensive as well as
expensive improvements.

A visit to Mr. J. B. Goetz's place Is one
of those treats which your correspondent
never misses. As usual, I found Mr. Goetz
quite busy and in the best of humor.
Things, though still somewhat slow, are
moving along nevertheless, while the out-
look is dfcidedly encouraging. As a
grower of roses and carnations, Mr. Goetz
is preeminently successful, his young
stock looking ' fine, healthy and well
grown. Nor are his violets to be found
fault with, the young plants showing up
in fine shape and free from spots and
disease.

Mr. Goetz is experimenting on a house
of cyclamens and dracjeaas and from
present indications both will command a
ready market. Homo.

Please mention the American Florist
cTery time you write to an advertiser.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY

The Sensational Carnation

of the year per ico

FLORA HILLm^owuX."

$10.00

ARMAZINDY,
TRIUMPH, '"

PYPI AMENQ M^gnilicent plants grown
UIuLAIYIlIiO from the finest English
rrize tliiuered strams We have used this
particular s rain for years, and it has pleased
thousands of our customers. Strong, clean,
well turnishcd olants, from 4 inch pots,
$10.00 per 100.

£. G. HILIi & CO., Bichmond, Ind.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. 1

4
4
4

4

•

T poiuience soiiciiea. ^_ataioijue tree. «

• THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O. 4

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that we can slmw more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

Mention A merle

Pansy and Geranium

PANSIES— Giant flowering, transplanted;
no spindly plants, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000

NEW GERANIUMS— That cost this spring
$25 per 100; 60i>0 now ready, in 20 choice
varieties, named, 2 inch, jS3 per 100.

NEW VELVET PLANT-A big seller, 3-inch

SCc per dozen.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.

:Mor'l'is, 111.

Fansies Worm Raising.

STRONG PLANTS, ready now, |4.00

per 1000. f. o. b. e.xpress here.

SEED, as usual.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
19!) Crant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

I'LANTS, strongandliushy, t;ict8. per IIKI. by mall.

Bv express $2 IIOiiei-WKI.

By express S4.00 perKKKI.

Cash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING "

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers in.
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SENL> FOR CATALOGUE.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

^ TTr-i-T- "iTorli:.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it ever> time you
write an advertiser in these colmim-i

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers. Exporlers and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our slock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything: at our experimental garden on
Columbia street. Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.

Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

NOW KEADY.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DAIE.

BlTFF.tl.o, N. Y.. June 8th, 181)7.

Mk. B B. Jennings Dear Sir; — rhe Pansy Seed
supplied by you last August produced the finest lot of
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

100 by mall ^.ic: 1000 by express W: .^OOO *IS. Seed ot
the above 8tr„in8$l per pkt.; *(;per o/.; S»i per ^ oz.

C*RNATIONS-Hne, stocky lieldurown plants,
leadlne sorts. So. 00 per 100.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 264. Southport, Conn.

rtrnwAr of the fin

h'«n

New Pedigree Cannas.

MAIDENS BLUSH, ;i!;^ryetl^,troducSi' ^'"^

PHILADELPHIA— The 5nest crimson.

ALSAr:E— Nearest pure white. And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction.
Wrltefor THE CONARD & JONES CO.

special Hat. West Grove, Pa.

Carnations and Roses

IN FINE CONDlTlllN.
lOCO Wm. Scott, .500 Uncle John and 200 Mme.

Albertini, at 4c. Clean as a whistle. No rust.

Also -If 00 fielderown Roses, 15 to 'IQ inches, at 6c.

Bride, Bridesmaid, I,a France, K. A. Victoria,

and White La France.

JOY & SON, Nashville, Tenn.

MARIE LOUISE,
LADY CAMPBELL.
SWANLEY WHITE.

Healthy, field-grown, B.OO per lOO, to close out,
L. E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y.

t^Q7.

The American Florist.

253

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

■Mnch [intB t5.;jOperIU0. 120.00 PIT llKKi

PRIM U L A, tranuplanted seedllniis. fn)iii Mat.-

%\ M per IIMI.

FERNS. :i-n,.'l, |...ts $S.O(J l.,T KKI

CARNATIONS. Field grown LI/./.le Mc-
(iuniiii iukI Scutt. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

.Mariii l,i>nl»u. Btn.ni.' Hold Kn.wn. WtUe for price.'.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

ronlcil ciitllTiKB $2 00 per Il«l

»2.00 piT IIKI

SWAINSONA
ABUTILON

Souvenir ilo llonri iind Golden Fleece... »( 00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Kooted cuttlriKS SI .5(1 per lOO $12 00 per IIKI

C. L.ENGBNFBL.OER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

FOR THE FALL SEASON.

.i^PALIIliS^— .
FLOWERING PLANTS

S" A. SCHUITUEIS. College Poilt. N. V.

P. <>. I!.>\ 7.S. Telephone Call 01 F.

Take Noitli Side Division L. I. R. R. or Trolley.

W^P" Kentias, Areca iutescens, La-
^^^ tania borbonica, Phoenix,
Pandanus ulilis, Ficus elaslica, Co-
cos Weddeliana, Araucaria excelsa,
Cyclamen persicum. Ericas our
specialty. Chrysanthemums in pots.
Azaleas.

Mention American Florist.

THERiVIOSTAT OR TELL TALE

is just what every tlorist should have.
They are perfectly reliable, and can be
adjusted to ring a bell at any desired
temperature. If you do not keep a
night fireman place the Thermostat in
the greenhouse the bell in your sleeping
room, it will save its cost many times
in one season. Read article on first page
of Am. Florist, Oct. 9, '97. Price S3. 50.

J. W. DAVIS, - DIXON3 ILL.

PANDANUS VEITCHII

(•1,H:.\.N, IlK.M/l'llV PLANTS.

5-inch pots 8 .7.5 each; 89 00 per dozen

6-inch pots 1.00 ■' 12.00

7-inch pots 1.50 " 18.00

Also specimen plants in larger pots.
Please remit when ordering.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown. Pa.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profus
flowers are of immense siz
long stems. Address

W P. PEACOCK, ATCO. N. J.

California Violets.

To close out, we otler strong, field-
grown plants of this fine variety, clean
and healthy, at $4.00 per 100.

L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn.

UUOoEBlRRIEo plants 81 20 per 100. Extra
1 year at hOc per 100. SMITH'S IMPROVED, extra
fine 2 vear, 82 per 1110. Extra 1 year, 151.50 per 100.
CURRANTS-Fay's ProliBc Cherry. White Grape.
Lee's Prolific, extra fine 2 year. $1.70 per 100; 1 year
selected. $1,110 per 110. By the 1000 same rate
CLEMATIS VIRG NIANA— American White, sweet-
scented. 2 year, fine, .5c Price advanced soon as
surplus stork is sold. Packine free.

W. H. SAUTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

New York LonR Distance New Rochelle Long Distance

Telephone I742--38. Telephone i5l.

The largest and finest stock in America. No'w is the time to order

and have your stock shipped by freight before cold

weather and save expressage.

TWO WEEKS. "SPECIAL OFFER" for two weeks.

ARECA LUTESCENS, 5-in. pots, 15-18 in.

hi!;h, 7-,S in. cots, 8 ft.
COCOS WEODELIANA, 2/^ to 5-inch pots.

Hfatitiful stock.
LATANIA BORBONICA, in all sizes.
KENTIA BELMOREANA, finest stock ever

offered, in all sizes.
PHCENIX Recllnata, Rupicola, Canariensis,

different sizes.
DRACHMAS, 10 vais , colored and coloring.

If you are in the market to buy and get the finest stock, give us a call
and cool grown stock. Write for prices.

Write, Telegraph or Telephone, and our carriage will meet you.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

DRAC/£NA canes, grand lot in fine shape,
13 varieties. (Last offer)

FICUS ELASTICA, 10,000 beautiful plants,
50c and 75c each.

FERNS— Nephrolepis cordata compacta.
The tinest in the cuuntry.

Nephrolepis dav. furcans, grand stock (two
houses).

Nephrolepis Bostoniensls. Ferns for jardin-
ieres, in 0 varieties, 2j4'-inch pots.

Home-grown

Areca Iutescens, Latania borbonica, Kentias,
Cocos Weddeliana, Etc.

HARDY, HOME-GROWN, PERFECT PLANTS, LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES.

CALL AND SEE THEM. They will BEAR INSPECTION.

Wholesale List on application.

JOSEPH HEACOGK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention Aaieflcan Florlsl.

'J 1

A

O
O"

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every p]ant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. ^^^ Fairmoum Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Field -Grown Violets.

S3. 50 per 100: $30.00 per 1000.
MARIE LOUISE. Inme. and nmt A spot. Have

never lie. ii tr..ut> .d ivlth .llsease In ilils secUun

■inil ^l^e $2 SO per 100; $W 00 per lOCO.
SMI LAX, 2i4-lnch. once cur back. *I. 2.5 perlOO: JIO.OO

ner IIHJO Samp ed by mall 10c.
;5f-c'aBli or Ko.(d reftrencen with order please.
W rite lor special price on lar^e lots.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

W rill- l..r iMlal.i'ju 1 |,r ^.

GIBLIN & CO., Ulica, N. Y.

2c. CINERARIAS. 2c.

LUCAS PAINT

We have a large stock of the choicest strain of
Dwarf. I,argeFlo»ering Cinerarias, which we
put at this low figure.

2i/-in . ready to shift, $2 per tCO: $15 per 1000.
.500 at 1000 rate. Extra plants added.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets, UTICA, N. Y.

THE BEST FOR

PRESERVING & BEAUTIFYING

MO WATER NO BENZINE

BUT PURE OIL AND

PERMANENT PIGMENT

254

The American Florist.

Oct. i6.

Northampton, Mass.

The season may be said to have fairly
opened and all are looking forward to a
good winter. There has been a fair
demand for roses and carnations during
the last week with supply ample.

Carnations are looking very well con-
sidering the wet summer and give promise
of good crops to come. 'Mums are look-
ing better than in any previous season
and have been planted in larger quantity.

There has been considerable call for
palms, ferns and rubbers of the smaller
sizes and good clean stock has been
picked up quite rapidly.

A visit to the private place of Mr. E.H.
R. Lyman, where Donald McGregor holds
sway, found everything in first-class
shape as usual. Some tuberous begonias
of Donald's own strain were grand and
show what careful selection and hybridiz-
ing can accomplish. November 4, 5 and
6 are the dates set for the third chrysan-
themum exhibition of the Horticultural
Society which bids fair to surpass all
previous efforts. G. W. Thorniley.

Greenhouse Building.

Kennett Square, Pa.— Isaac Larkin,
five carnation houses; Harvey & Mac-
Donald, ten commercial houses.

Greenfield. Mass.— Wm. Kennedy, two
commercial houses, each 64 leet in length.

Doylestown, Pa.— E.D. Darlington, one
commercial house.

Maiden, Mass.— J. J. McCormack, one
commercial house.

Marlboro, Mass.— Clinton Howe, one
greenhouse.

Milford, Conn.— Merritt Merwin, one
greenhouse.

Flatbush, N. Y — B. F. Stephens, one
conservatory 16x29; Chas. Z.-Uer & Sons
one commercial house, SQi/ixlOO; Daille-
douze Bros, one carnation house 20x200;
Geo. Zeiner, Sr.. one commercial house
20x140: D. Y. Mellis, one commercial
house 20sl50.

Elwood, Ct.— W. L. Andrews, one
greenhouse.

Prospect Park, Pa.— Julius Smith, one
greenhouse.

Oxford, Pa.— Oicar Passmore, four
greenhouses.

Stockbridge, Mass.— Mrs. John Swann,
one conservatory.

Chatham, Pa. —James Wiley, four
greenhouses.

Westbrook, Me.— B. D. Elwell, one con-
servatory.

Woodside, N. Y — R. D ever, two com-
mercial houses, each 20x125

Woodridge, N. J —Paul Fisher, two
carnation houses, each 16x150.

Dalton, Mass —Messrs. J. B. Crane, a
range of plant houses and graperies.

Malden, Mass.— Mr. E. D. Kaul^ack
has purchased the greenhouses of E. S.
Mansel, of Lynn, and will add them to
his establishment on Wentworth street.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufactnrp all kinds of Flower Pols, et«.
Making: a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send ioT price ll«t and samples (which will be aent
free and wo know you will Klve us your order:

Ji Gi SWAHN'S.SONS, MluueapolU^ 'jHlnn.

GEO. KELLER &

S-l'FACTrKEUS <

Flower Pols.

Before buylDg write lor prIceB.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wrightwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelpliia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

Kearney and Wegtgide AveB., Jersey City, N. J.
; Jackson Ave. and Pearson St., Long Island City, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. fl. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

*

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
taction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y.

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER

viting Mildew, Black Spot,
>f my Tempering Apparatus.

HENRY

W. GIBBONS,

134 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

, SUCCES.SQliToN"STErrEHS
'Manufacturer of SlEFFENS BRO?

FLORISTS
.... WIRE DESIGNS

'®^^>° .^^-AND S.UPPLIES. —

v335 i5ASr :i1 -STQEEt. NEW YO/2K C/TY

M^ THE
;4?^> "NEW DEPRRTURE," „^^
r VENTJiaTING f\PPl.lf^NCE>

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. GARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

TRftDE DIREGTORV

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence matter in addition to the directory hst

FS,ICE 92. OO.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

ULAOd beds. etc. Also IIoHi.mI Siisl.rs :iimI

Mills, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

4 cents for each 600 feet of floor epAC«.

Nikoteen

by promineDt aorlBtfl. TJfled ft-r fnmigation or spraylDf
Indoors or out. 2u0 pounds of toba- co lu ^-n** f'liit of
Nlkot^rn. a^oiiiby eeadimen. Circui^i fit.^ r^KABOURA

^Quick|yMDo€sii^lt.4i^

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rl^rht trom the tnanufaciurers, Kefure buying pois

write to us for Special PrUeKautl Discounts.

Our pots are red In color.

I^E^rvI^E^J^ ]BR03S.

213. 15, 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISIOWN. PA.

Mention American Florist.

iBgj.

The American Florist.

255

KROESCHELL BROS. GO.

I aa f n. o V m 13

Greenhouse i Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

Bollera niarto of the
-sheetu Hnd heads ut
Ifront, Bides and back)

MftTiiIon Amertoan Florist.

^'MLt.f iuHt«rltil. shell, firebox
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Index to Advertisers.

Allen J K 347

Aiaerlcan Boiler Co.. .35*j
American Jadoo Co...2*^

AmllDK B C 2411

Badef John -51

Bailer F A '.M'.i

BaBsett & WaBbburn .'Jlii
Bayenidorfer H & Co .245

Beckert Theo F 24i;

BobblnkLC 251

Bonsall J E 24H

Boston Letter Co 245

Brague I- B 245

Brown P 252

Burkl Fred 24!)

Burpee W Atlee & Co .249

CarmodyJ D. 254

Chocolate Cooler Co 252
ClueaB & BoddlnKton

Co..

.2411

Colorado Flortsts' Ex. 34;
Conard & Jones Co — 252

Conley John & Son 2.52

CottaKe Gardens 251

Crabb & Hunter 251

Craig Robt 24'.i

CunninKham J 11 2;)I

Davis J W 25:i

DeWall Jno B 24a

DeWltt PM 245

Dietsch A & Co 265

Dillon Jl. 350

Dlmmock A 251

DomerkTed &SonB rx\ 251

DreerH A 248 251

BhretF 347

BlUott W H 317

ElllB & Pollworth 250

Faxon M B 24«

Olblin & Co i»

Gibbons HW 251

Grohmann Bros 24!t

Qnmey Heater Co 255

HallAm'n 251

Hancock & Son 251

Hart M A 247

Heacock Job 25;i

Herr Albert M .251

HerrDK 251

Herron & Stratton . . 350

Hews AH & Co 3.51

HIUBG ACo 251 2.52

HlppardB 2.50 255

Hltchinge&Co 25ii

Hopp & Lemke 251

Hooker H M Co 255

Horan Bdw C 247

Hulaeboscb Bros 2ii<

HuntBH .241;

Illinois Cut Flower Co.24i>
Japanese Nurseries... 353

Jennings E B 2.i2

Joosten C H 251

Joy & Son 352

Easting W F 24H

Keller Bros 351

Keller Geo ci Son 254

Kennlcott Bros Co 3iii

King J M 347

Kllbourn P. 353

Kjimmer J F 251

Koeppen C. 251

Kroesctaell Bros Co . . . 2.5ti

Kuehn C A 245

Kuhl Geo A 251

Lang Julius .247

Greencastle, Ind. — Mr. H. F. Winter
has again opened his cut flower store for
the coming season, and anticipates a
good trade this winter. He has also
rented the greenhouses formerly con-
ducted by Mrs. McGee, and will run the
same in connection with his store.

Lengenfelder C 25;-;

Lockland Lum Co 2,5;

Lonsdale Bdw 34'.t

Lord & Bnmbam Co. .2.5t;
Louisville Tobacco Co.2.:4

Lucas J & Co 25;

Lynch W B 34r,

Manning Jacob W 34;'

Marqulsee L E. 252

May L L & Co 2j:;

McCarthy N F & Co. ..247
McDonald & McManue347

Millang Frank 247

Monlnger J C Co 2.5H

Morris Floral Co .... 252
Mound City Flo Co.... 245

Myers & Co 255

National flantCn... .2,50
N y Cut Flower Co... .247

Peacock W P 25:i

Pennock Sani'I S.. . .247
Prince A G & Co... 24C 251
QuakerClty Mch vyiis.255

Randall AL 316

Kaynor J I 247

Held Edw 247

Kelmels J 251

Ueinoergiiros 24B 2.50

BlceM&Co 245

Klckaecker CH 24t;

Rldtreland Ave Green-

huusee 2511

Rogers P'k Floral Co .24ti

Rolker F A 347

Rolker A & Sons 251

Sander & Co 25i

Salter W U -iB

Scniller JL ■)i'.i

Schulthels A 2.Vi

Scott John ■>4'.!

Sheridan W F 317

Siebrecht & Son 35;;

Situations. Wants, etc. 34s

Skabcura Dip Co 254

Smith Nath & Son 2&

Soltau C 3.53

Souster Geo* 3.5(1

Standard Fertilizer 00345
Stearns Lumber Co. . . . 355

Steflens B 3:54

Storrs & Harrison. — 27:2

Struck J N & Bro 3.j5

Sunderbruch H L Co. .34ti

Sutherland Geo A 34:

Swahns Sons J G 354

Syracuse Pottery C0...3.54

Taylor Bdw J 3.50

Traendly & Schenck .347

Vaughan J C 2411 351

Vaughan, McKellar *t

Wlnterson 24ii

Vlck& HlJl Co 24!)

Weber H & Sons 251

Weeber&Don Mn

Welch Bros 347

WhiUdln Pot Co 254

Whitton & Son 2.5:i

Williams & Sons Co . . . 34M

Winter & Glover 246

WlttboldGeo 249

Wood Bros W!)

Young Jno 247

Voung Thos .i' 247

Young John Welsll — 2.53

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Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 23. 1897. No. 490

f^m ^msmisMi lFa=@igi!@ir

Published every Saturday by

The American Florist Company.

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AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
Officers— ADAM graham. Cleveland, o., presi-
dent; Kar^ithah Macrae. Providence, R. I., vice-
president; W. J. Stewart, n? Bromfleld St.. Boston,
Mass., secretary; U. B. Beattv, OH City, Pa., treas-
urer.

Officers-elect (To be installed Jan. 1. Iftisi— Wm.
F. Gude. Waahlnjiton. I) C. president; A. Donagbue.
Omaha. Neb., vice-president; secretary and treasurer

CONTENTS.

Roses— Notes 267

— Summer blooming roses 2.57

Carnations— Mulching 257

— American Carnation Society 258

Chrysanthemums— Coming exhibitions .... 2.58

— Chrysanthemum Society of America 258

—Work of the committees 259

—Judging seedlings 259

Floral arrangements at Hamburg (3 illus.) . - 259

Wind in a valley 2.59

Orchids— Orchids for florists 260

Miscellaneous seasonable hints 2tiO

Dahlia notes 261

A violet query 261

New York 262

Chicago 262

St. Louis 263

Boston 263

Philadelphia 264

Cleveland 264

Cincinnati 265

A free-flowering chrysanthemum (illus ) . . . 265

San Francisco 265

Toronto 266

BuCfalo 266

Kansas City, Mo 266

Society of American Florists 267

Lilium Harrisii bulbs 267

The seed trade 270

Montreal 270

Leominster, Mass 270

Rochester, N. Y 272

Pittsburg 272

St. Paul 272

Providence, R. I 272

Omaha, Neb 274

Indianapolis 276

Portland, Me 278

Corryville, O 278

Notwithstanding the exceptionally
warm weather in October, the fact re-
mains that November 10 should find with
the most of our readers plants, roots and
similar stock housed and well protected
against freezing.

Rose Notes.

Hybrids that are expected to be in
bloom at Christmas will require to be
kept moving right along; failures at this
season are generally the result of a set-
back of some kind after the eyes are
started and everything appeared to be
very promising. A few years ago when
hybrids were forced very extensively for
the holidays, and sometimes earlier, it
often happened that many of the earliest
houses were a partial if not complete
failure, and that too regardless of the
strength of the plants or the condition of
the wood. The forcing process is com-
paratively easy in the beginning, but after
the young shoots are about an inch long
is the time we are liable to get into
trouble, if everything Is not favorable
when that stage of their growth is reached
they become stunted, stop growing, and
do what we may it is Impossible to start
them again at all satisfactorily, and if
any flowers are developed they will be
short-stemmed, small, and lacking in
character. To avoid this condition of
things we must increase the night temper-
ature immediately the eyes have all
pushed, from 50° to 53°, and a week later
to 56° and later possibly to 58°, with a
corresponding increase during the day,
maintaining at the same time a moist
atmosphere and an adequate supply of
moisture at the root.

There will be less risk from blindness as
a result of too rapid growth than from
being stunted by too slow a process. If
they have not been mulched a dressing of
good rich material may be applied to
advantage, and a dose of weak manure
water once a week will also assist them.

After the setting of buds commences the
soil should never show much tendency to
dryness, an abundance of moisture at the
root afterwards is very essential to fine
long-stemmed blooms.

Rob't Simpson.

Summer Bloommg Roses.

From J. W. M., Kansas, comes the
following: "We have a bench of roses
planted in June that we depend upon for
the winter, we have also a solid bed of
two-year-old plants that have bloomed
finely all summer and are now in splendid
condition; query, which would be best,
throw them out this fall and use the space
for something else or keep them over for
next season, and if we discard them now

what plan should we follow in order to
have flowers next summer while the small
winter blooming plants are becoming
established? How many years would it
be profitable to run a solid bed of roses?"
To answer the above intelligently it
would be necessary to know if the bench
of winter blooming plants and the solid
bed are in the same house, and if they are
in different houses whether the solid bed
takes up the whole house so that the con-
ditions maj be made to suit the roses
without taking anything else into con-
sideration. If there is only one house I
imagine the wisest plan would be to run
the solid bed along through the winter as
long as it is profitable or until April 1,
then replace with young stock. To be
certain of having good blooms next sum-
mer the plants would need to rest this
winter, which would be impracticable if
not impossible in a good growing atmos-
phere. If they have a house and can be
treated any way you wish I would ad-
vise blooming them until after the holi-
days, then gradually lowering the tem-
perature to a degree or two above the
freezing point, withholding water at the
same time, until about April 1. when
they may be pruned pretty thoroughly
and started up slowly, beginning at 50°
by night. Summer roses in solid beds,
provided they are properly constructed,
with ample drainage, may be grown year
after year and retain their health and
vigor almost indefinitely.

Rob't Simpson.

Mulching Carnations.

Do our carnations need a mulch? We
planted them in the benches September
24, they are making a splendid growth
and are all in bud and bloom. The roots
are running along on top of the soil.
Does that indicate that they are in need
of a mulch of some kind? If they do,
what shall we use and in what propor-
tion? C. A. M.

When the roots come to the surface it
is always a sign that a mulch of some
light nutritious material will be beneficial
to the plants. They come to the surface
in quest of food, which is always more
readily dissolved where the soil is nearest
and directly under the influence of light
and air; it is to some extent a sign that
the plant is in a condition to assimilate
more ready food than the soil contains at

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Oct. 23,

the time. But we only see them come to
the surface when deeply shaded or during
the darkness of night, I may say they
come to absorb, to eat what light and
sunshine has cooked for them; when
exposed to light and sunshine they will
soon perish; they are out of their element.
Now what is more suggestive than to
cover the soil with a light nutritious
material, that will not exclude the air,
but shade the soil and protect these
roots, and at the same time furnish food.
It will also keep the soil in a more evenly
moist condition, it prevents the drying
out and parching of the soil, allows the
roots to come more in contact with the
air, without gettinginjured or destroved.

It is a rule with us to mulch the plants
as soon as the first crop of weeds is
destroyed. Now I would not advise to
stir the soil deeply in doing this, a sharp
little hoe is the best instrument to use,
we only scrape the surface deep enough to
destroy the young weeds, and after this
we put on the mulch.

As a mulch I prefer well rotted cow
manure; any other stable manure will
answer, only it should be well decom-
posed. Of this we take three parts
manure and one part soil, mix it thor-
oughly and make it quite fine. With this
can be mixed anything in which we think
the soil may be deficient, as wood ashes,
air slacked lime, bone meal or horn
shavings and lay it about one inch deep
over the soil, taking care not to pile it
close up around the plants, but rather
leave the stems free. After this we give
the bench a good sprinkling of the copper
solution. This is the only time we now
use any fungicide, and I have found it at
this time a preventive, and even a check
to stem-rot. Fred. Dorner.

American Carnation Society.

The American Carnation Society,
Fellow Members: The amendments to
the constitution and the proposition for
change in the method of judging seedlings
will be brought up foryour consideration
in Chicago. Please give them your care-
ful attention, and if unable to be in
Chicago, write your secretary any
changes you may think of.

Our bv laws are in proceedings of 1891
and 1892. If you do not have them, and
vour dues are paid to date, they will be
forwarded on application to your secre-
tary. Albert M. Herr, Secretary.

Lancaster, Pa., October 12.

Gentlemen of the American Carnation

Society:— With the approval of the society the
following instructions will be issued to the judges
at our next exhibition iu Chicago.

Instructions to Judges.— A full written report is
requested. A vigorous and literal construction of
all published rules and requirements is desired,
and all plants and flowers are to be judged on
their merits as shown, except as otherwise espe-
cially ordered. In case flowers or plants shipped
from a distance have been so badly damaged by
rough handling in transit as to render their con-
sideration an injustice to the exhibitor, they shall
not be considered and it shall be so noted in the
report.

In applying the scales of points it is to be under-
stood that the points allowed do not indicate
absolute but only relative quality. In judging
any class under the seedling scale of points the
seedlings shall be compared with the best speci-
mens of the best similar varieties in commerce,
whether such commercial varieties are on exhibi-
tion or not. If tliie best colored seedling is better
in color than the best similar colored commercial
variety it shall receive the full number of points
allowed for color, but if the commercial variety is
of better color than the seedling it shall receive a
proportionally less number of points. If any seed-
ling shall have a distinctly new and desirable
shade of color it shall receive the full number of
points for color. In considering the stem, the
seedling shall be compared with that variety in
commerce considered by the judges to have the
best stem and so on through the scale.

In judging the scale for general competition

only those varieties in competition shall be com-
pared, the exhibit showing the best color to
receive the full number of points for color; that
showing the best stem the full number of points
for stem and so on through the scale.

Signed, W. N. Rudd, President.
Attest. Albert M. Herr, Secretary.

A proposition for change in the method of judg-
ing seedlings. In the seedling scale when used
for final certificate inseit 10 points for '"Reports
of Growers'* and reduce other points to corres
pond (especially calyx, which is too high as no
variety can have a good form without a fair calyx).
To secure points under this head the exhibitor to
name not later than June 1. preceding theexhibi
tion, not less than thiee growers (greater number
to be ccnsidered favorably by the judges) pr«-fer-
ably in widely separated parts of the country, to
whom he proposes to seud stock of the variety for
trial, these growers to report direct to the Secre-
tary not later than February 8. nor earlier than
Febniary 1 following.

All reports on a variety to be thrown out unless
each grower nominated sends in a report or satis-
factory reasons (which the secretary shall lay be-
fore the judges in writing) shall be given tor fail-
ure to do so. The reports shall be examined by
the judges afltr they have finished judging the
exhibits as shown, they to take into account the
character and ability of the growers reporting as
well as the nature of the reports. The seedling
having the most satisfactory reports to receive the
full 10 points and the others proportionally less.
If f^rt in the reports (considered from all points) it
shall appear to the judges that the variety is
unworthy, the previous scoring shall be cancelled
and the judges shall enter in thtir report

•Rejected on account of unfavorable reports"
This action however, shall not >je taken unless the
reports are distinctly and uniformly unlavoiable.
Reports to be made on a printed form prepared
by the executive committee and approved by the
society.

Exhibitors failing to have varieties tested as
above to forfe t the whole ten poiols. Failing to
receive reports after the exhibitor has announced
the names of those who are to make the test, un-
less satisfactory reasons are given in writing the
secetary shall withdraw the variety from con-
sideration by the judges and it shall be so
announced and published.

Signed, W. N. Rudd. President.
Attest, Albert M. Herr, Secietaiy.

Amendments to Constitution of American Car-
nation Society.

Art. Ill Sec. II. Afler first word insert the word
"Reputable." Art. IV. Sec. I After the word
>ear add "and until their successors are elected
and qualified. " Art. VI. Before ' a meeting of the
executive, etc., insert following, "A special meet-
ing of the society may be called by the president
with the consent of the executive committee or
they shall be called on the written demand of not
less than 15 members of the society. Notice of
such meeting sha 1 be mailed to each member not
less than ten days previous to the date fixed for
holding the meeting and no subjects shall be
acted upon except such as are mentioned in the
call. Voting at a special meeting by authorized
proxy shall be allowed."

Art. VII, Strike out word annuallv in last line,
and add the following. "At the first session of the
society at which there is an exhibition the presi'
dent shall after consultation with the Ex. Com.
nominate six members known to be present for
judges. The meeting thereupon shall either accept
or reject the nominations or call for the nomina-
tions of additional names. When nominations
shall have been made by the president and
accepted by the meeting noniinaiiou-. shall be
closed and the meeting shall proceed to vote for
three judges by ballot. The ihree nominees
receiving the highest number of votes shall be the
judges to pass on all exhibits at the exi ibition of
the meeting at which they are e ected and shall
award all certificates and premiums. All protests
against the decision of the judges shall be filed in
writing with the Ex. Com promptly In case of
protest by a member of this society or an exhibi-
tor the Ex. Com shall examine into the matter
carefully and if they consider an error has been
made shall report to the society with suggestions
as to its correction, otherwise they shall confirm
the action ofthejulges. In all cases of protest no
premium shall be paid or certificate delivered
until the judges' action is confirmed by the Ex.
committee or the protest has been settled by the
society as the case may be "

Bylaws — Sec. I, Insert after absence 1 he words
"or disability." Sec. II, Cancel at d sub.stitute the
following: 'The secretary shall keen a true and
correct account of the proceedings of the society
and shall conduct its correspondence. He sliall
have charge of its books, papers, reports and
other property except as other wise provided by
by-laws. He shall make an annual report." Sec.
Ill add. "He shall give bond in such amount and
such sureties as may be from time to time
required by the Ex. Cora." Sec. VII. Strike out
words after receiving such notice

Amend constitution. Article VII, by adding
following If any person shall be convicted of
dishouest practices in connection with any exhi-
bition of this society he shall be forever debarred
from exhibiting before the society or receiving

from it any certificate, premium or award. If a
member he shall also be publicly expelled from.
Signed, W. N. Rudf*. President.
L, Secretary.

ERT M. H

Coming Exhibitions.

{Secretaries are requested to supply any deficien-
cies in this li^t.\

K(»T(i\. Ni.v. .' ."1. Chrysanthemum show Mas-
siu'liii^rii - lh>n s.H-iety. "Robert Manning. Sec'v,
lI(.rtiruiMir:il ll;i!l. Tremont St.

Miiu Ai Ki K. Wis., Nov. 2-5. Chrysanthemum
show Mi]\\;ink.'.' Florists' Club. A. Klokner,
miina^'C:'?. it^O Grand Ave.

iNDiANAPiiLis. Nov. 2-6. Chrv santhcmum show
and Horn] festival State Florists' Association of
IndiiUKi. R. A. McKeand, Sec'v, Garfield Park,
Indiiinai-olis.

German-town. Pa.. Nov. 3-4. Fruit and flower
show (jrrninntown Hort. Society. Geo. Redles.

.Ir.. s.-

W 1

■ St.

X. Y.. Nov. 3-5. Fall exhibition
D'ltri,.--. i.iuitv Hurt. Society. W. G.Gomersall.
S<'r'\. lM>!il,il!-Mii-Hudson, N. Y.

Hacekstown, Md., Nov. 3-5. Chrysanthemum'
show Hon. Society of AVashinjiton County. Ed-
ward Oswald. Sec'"y.

Kansas Citv. M<>.. Nov. 3-6. Chrvsanthemum
and flower sli.u\ Kmisris city Florists' Club. W.
J. names, s,, k . .>\U m.i Euclid Ave.

New Keuimki- m \-- . Nov. 4-6. Chrysanthe-
mum show Ni'w I'.ciilMnl (Jnrdeners' and Florists'
Club. A. .1. Fish, Se..- y. 379 Palmer St.

Northampton. Mass.. Nov. 4-6. Chrvsanthe-
mum show Northampton Hort. Society. E. J.
t'anninu'. Sci*y. Smith College Botanic Garden.

.VMiiAiK SIas>.. Nov. 5-6. Chrysanthemum
shnu ! lui i-i - ;i ml Gardeners of AndoVer.

Svn\M-K. _N v., Nov. 9-11. Chry.santhemum
sh.-u I . iitnil N..W York Hort. Societv. B. Camp-
bi-11. S.M-v. Thoraden, Syracuse, N. Y.

\V()K(ESTEK, Mass., Nov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum
shnw W oTi-ester Hort. Society. A. A. Hixon.
S('.--\, IS l-ront St.

Mi'.MKi \i.. Nov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum show
Moniir;il (i;in)i[H'vs'and Florists' Club. Secretary,

I'nit \Mi Mill \, Nov. 9-13. Chrysanthemum
shou l•rllll.U^:llll:l I i. ir(. So,- i.-t V. David Rust,

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riiiiAK- N<>\. '.t i::. i :iil ■■xliibition Horticult-
ur:il .s.'.irM ,,i tin, :,-,. \\ . N. Rudd, Ass't Sec'y ,
room xIOl'. I^.'- I i<';i r-lun n si.

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■ Florists' Club. N. B.

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('hrvs;,nlh.'mum show
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'c'y, 331 Main street.
>. Nov. 10-13. Chrysanthemum show
iirdeners' and Florists' Association. E.
s.-,--v, Rivr-nhile Park, Toronto.
[ I 1 k-i \m\ 10-13. Chrysanthemum
: Florists. F. C. Haupt.

lU-14. Chrvsanthemura show
I 'lub. Erail Schray, Sec'y, 4101

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"^■"1 ' i i;. I.. Nov. 11-13. Chrvsanthemum
i;iH..i, U,, Hid Hort. Society. C. W. Smith.
, '"'1 W rsiniinster street.

;w Yoi:k. Nov. 12-13. Exhibition New York
.'ti.Ts' So.-M-ty. J. H. Troy, manager, 365

E^Ei.ANu. Nov. 16-19. Chrvsanthemum show
ilaml Florists' Club. G. A. Tilton, Sec'y, 85

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging new seed-
lings will be in session October 23 and
November 6, 13, 20, 27. Exhibitors
should make their entries (for which a fee
of $2 is charged for each variety entered)
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week the blooms are to be shown.
Blooms forwarded to any of the follow-
ing addresses, express prepaid, will re-
ceive careful consideration:

Boston— A. H. Fewkes, Horticultural
Hall.

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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE HAMBURG EXPOSITION. No. 3.

New York. — Eugene Dailledouze, care
of Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square
Garden.

Philadelphia. — Edwin Lonsdale, 1514
Chestnut street.

Cincinnati.— R. Witterstaetter, corner
4th and Walnut streets.

Chicago — W. N. Rudd, room 202, 185
De'irborn street.

Those desiring further particulars ad-
dress Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y,

Adrian, Mich.

WORK OF THE COMMITTEES.

At the commit tee meetings on Oetoberl 6
new chrysanthemums were passed upon
as follows:

New York.— Mrs. Arthur Caton, ex-
hibited by W. N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood.
111. Jap. Light mahogany color, scored
55 points. Ben Nevis, exhibited by Wm.
Anderson, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Jap. Ref.
Creamy white, striped pink, scored 80
points.

Cincinnati — Bjundless Sao w, exhibited
by E. G. Hill & Co. for H. Yoshiike, Oak-
land, Cal. Jap. White. Scored 87 poi its.
Mrs. Arthur Caton, exhibited by W. N.
Rudd. Brotze. Scored 75 points.

Philadelphia —Mrs. Arthur Caton,
exhibited by W. N. Rudd. Jap. kef.
Bronze. Scored: Commercial, 88; ex-
hibition, 91.

Boston —Mrs. Arthur Caton, exhibited
by W. N. Rudd. Japanese. Reddish
orange, reflex orange yellow. Scoied 75
points. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

Judgmg Seedling Chrysanthemums.

Saturday last, October 16, was the first
date on whichnewchrysaathemums were
exhibited in the Quaker City under the
auspices of the Curysanthemum Society
of America this year. The new candidate
came all the way from Chicago and
arrived in good shape. Mr. W. N. Rudd

was the exhibitor. "Mrs. Arthur J.
Caton" is its name, bronz; its color, and
Japanese Its type. By the way, I have
often wondered why some varieties are
called Chinese and others Japanese, be-
cause from what I can learn each type is
found growing in both countries indis-
criminately; but whether in the back ages
each of the now recognized respective
types were indigenous only to the coun-
tries after which they are denominated I
could never get any satisfaction. This
new variety is said to be a cross between
Yellow Queen and Mrs. E. G. Hill, both
early varieties. It is good in form, quite
full with stout stem, ample foliage, and
fair in size. Its color as a commercial
variety is against it, as there is only a very
limited number of bronze colored chrys-
anthemums needed generally. Whether it
was awarded a certificate or not corres-
pondents are not permitted to say, for
that information, according to what
passed at the meeting of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of America held in Provi-
dence last August, must come officially
through the Secretary of the Society,
Elmer D, Smith, Adrian, Michigan.

An incident happened at the Providence
meeting worthy of record here, and that
is, it was stated that the Philadelphia
committee are criticised more or less
severely for awarding a first class certifi-
cate to Wm. Simpson, whereupon Eugene
Ddilledouze spoke up and said that he
saw it in such condition last fall that It
would have been worthy a certificate
from any committee, and so it goes.

I can recall a statement made by a
Boston judge (and it goes without say-
ing they are all good judges in Boston)
that no set of judges or committees of
awards can foretell how a variety will
behave in alter years — they can only judge
of it as it appears when brought before
them. It was instanced that the variety
Harry May received the award over Mrs.

Jerome Jones on one occasion. The
former is gradually going out of cultiva-
tion, whereas the late Mr. Gane's seedling
still holds its own as one of the very
best varieties ever raised. If all chrysan-
themums had the great constitution
possessed by Mrs. Jerome Jones good
flowers would be very mucb easier to
grow than they are now. Phila.

Floral Arrangements at the Hamburg
Exposition.
plate no. 3.

The pillow was of white scabiosas, lav-
ender centaureas and cattleyas with
rosettes of lavender ribbon in two cor-
ners. The lyre was a red effect, obtained
with red berries, anthuriums, tritomas
and other dark red flowers. The shield
was of lavender asters, a bunch of cat-
tleyas, ferns and sprays of dendrobium
giving a fine effect. The basket of cactus
dahlias was an arrangement in yellow,
with ribbon to match. The cross was
composed of whitecactus dahlias finished
with cissus, asparagus and white lilies.
PLATE no. 4.

An arrangement of cycas and palm
leaves with lilies, spiraeas and orchids.
PLATE NO. 5.

The cross and heart were badly formed,
but the backing of palm leaves was excel-
lent. The basket of plants containedcro-
tons,caladiums,etc. and was very choice.
The plaque had a ground of dark scabi-
osas finished with white roses, dendrobi-
ums and Asparagus Sprengerii. The
basket of M. Niel roses was a very strik-
ing effect in yellow.

Wind in a Valley.

A subscriber from Alabama who has

read what I have had to say about the

Aermoter windmill sends the following

questions:

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Oct, 23,

1. "How does he keep his Chicago
Aermoter in motion during July, August
and September? We need more water
during those months than the other nine
put together."

The wind blows here in those three
months as well as in winter, spring and
fall, and as it takes but the gentlest breeze
to turn the mill we have never found any
trouble, only employes are apt to tie up
the mill and not give it a thought long
as there is a drop of water in the tank.
Keep it going all the time and keep your
tanks full.

2. "As he lives 1200 feet above sea level
with mountains several hundred feet
higher all around us should the tower be
high enough to catch the breeze coming
over the tops?"

It would be expensive (if necessary) to
build a tower "several hundred"feet high
and not only would the first cost be over-
whelming but the weekly operation of
oiling the machine would necessitate your
keeping a professional aeronaut on the
place. No, that is an absurd question. If
your valley is so situated that you get no
wind through it or across then don't
trust to a windmill for power.

3. "How does the instrument like a
breeze at the rate of 60 miles an hour?"

This question seems to imply that In
spite of those hills you do get a breeze
occasionally, and a very lively one. If
the wind is too strong you can shut off
mill and there is no more to catch the
wind either in tower or wheel than there
is in an ordinary weather vane. You can
adjust the wheel of the Aermoter to take
any quantity of wind that you consider
safe. William Scott.

Orchids for Florists.
It has been suggested by a subscriber to
this paper, that a few hints as to the
proper treatment and best kinds of
orchids for the average provincial flo-
rist to invest in would be of benefit to the
readers of the paper at large. It is unfor-
tunately too true, that those who have
been and are, in a position to furnish just
such knowledge, have been apt to throw
a halo round the plants, throwing both
the plants and their treatment under a
veil of mystery, and officiating as high
priests at spasmodic intervals, when
there is a new plant to be placed on the
market, or a specially rare variety to be
discovered to the reading public.

In these notes that may appear, the
writer wishes it to be understood, that
he has never had a plantto sell, probably
will not have, and the little knowledge
gained has been gathered from experi-
ments made under conditions such as are
at the command of every florist who has
a rose-house temperature in his estab-
lishment. Our first plants of cattleyas
were grown suspended in the rose-house;
the same house has been transformed
into a house for cattleyas and other sub-
jects, the original benches being there
still, and the exact temperatures being
maintained, the only difference being made
in regard to shade for the occupants.

An inquiry from an Ohio correspon-
dent contains under two heads, about all
the questions that need to be answered,
viz. "When best to obtain from the
dealers, and how to handle on arrival,

i. e., as to repotting, also potting mate-
rial, and location in house. Then how to
treat when through blooming, stating if
best to increase or grow on, watering,
shading, and best kinds to produce flow-
ers that would be useful for florists pur-
poses from December to March."

All of these queries will be answered in
due course, and the replies will be made
as lucid as possible. There are so many
little detaUs that a beginner needs to
know, and there being no work published
that applies to our climate, that is at
once so suitable and yet so different from
that of Britain, to which all the present
works in the English language apply, that
one has to modify the whole, and that is
experiment pure and unadulterated, such
as the writer has indulged in for the past
few years.

Many florists may doubt the wisdom
of attempting the culture of orchids. We
are accustomed to see them described as
the plants for the millionaire, and not for
the million, and still we see that the lead-
ing magazines have given space to some
of the most able articles on this fascinat-
ing family that exist in our language, at
least for popular digestion, and the cuts
that illustrated one of these articles have
been acquired by a leading English hort-
icultural paper and appear at intervals
with matter written to illustrate the
accuracy of the drawings.

If more evidence were needed of the
march of the times, a week or so ago I
was told that one who was until recently
a leading rose grower of the metropolis,
is to-day the largest commercial orchid
grower; all this change in less years than
one could count on the fingers of one
hand, and it is highly probable that he
did not construct new houses for the
change of crop. The fact is that most all
who read — and who does not? — can
to-day converse intelligently about
orchids, and, a sure sign of mastering the
rudiments, can pronounce the word cor-
rectly.

There is a fascination about this great
order of plants that does not seem to
attach to any other; at least it almost
amounted to a hypnotic influence with
me from boyhood, and the few plants
that my father grew were, when in bloom,
the subjects of much homage, more I fear
than the parental progenitor at times,
and while the first has never diminished,
it should also be stated that the latter
grows with the years, and by way of
an explanatory note it should be stated
that my own more recent experiences as
"pater" make me wonder how he had as
much patience as he did.

All plants need to be treated as one
would their offspring. It is often said
that the touch of some people seems to
make plants grow, and it is true that
plants need that sympathetic touch that
is life, and none more so than orchids.
They give value according to attention
received, and while they are in the main
no more difficult to grow than roses (I
have found the rose much harder to
grow), they resent much more readily any
lack of attention or proper conditions,
and it is a long up-hill road that brings
them back to vigor again.

The greater number of the showy vari-
eties of orchids that are suitable for flo-
rists' use are natives of the western hemi-
sphere; the large genera of cattleya,
odotoglossum, miltonia, oncidium and
others are all from the various parts of
Central and South America, and we are
most favorably situated to get them at
first hand. It is not necessary for them
to make a trip across to Europe and
then back to the auction rooms in New

York before we can get them. Business
competition has brought the importation
of plants to a fine art. I have seen a num-
ber of cattleyas this summer that made
their growth in Colombia and produced
their flowers in the United States; this
tells of the close connections made by col-
lectors and the perfect condition in which
the plants came to hand, and while we
are constantly told of the diminishing
supply, the cost to the grower does not
seem to be any more, rather less perhaps
than under the older regime. It is true
that for plants from the east such as den-
drobes and cypripedinms we must still
receive by way of Europe, but as the de-
mand increases more may follow the
example of that intrepid collector Forster-
mann, and send out men who will bring
them home to us direct.

Comparatively little has been done here
in the hybridizing of orchids, though
there are several brilliant exceptions, and
many more are getting the fever each
year. It is now within the reach of pos-
sibility that if the supply of cattleyas and
Iselias ceases the home raised crop will
supply the gaps in the ranks and keep up
the interest at least of the cultivators. It
is most fascinating work and of all-
absorbing interest both to the cultivator
and to the vegetable physiologist, to
whom the transmutation of form and col-
oring is a source of never-ending wonder
and charm. There is nothing more won-
derful in the vegetable kingdom than the
arrangements for the reproduction of
orchids, and the minute seeds that the
least breath is sufficient to diffuse into the
air, and the subsequent change that takes
place after sowing, which will make the
subject of a later note. It has proved of
so much more interest than any other
cultural operation that has come under
my observation in the 25 years that it
can be said to have reached the acute
stage. E.

Miscellaneous Seasonable Hints.

AZALEAS.

The disposal of early crops of chrys-
anthemums is a boon to many of us for
we badly need the space they occupied.
The azaleas, rhododendrons and bottle
brush plant have arrived. I spoke of the
azaleas and their treatment a week or
two ago, but I forgot to say it is of great
advantage to keep the azaleas in their
sorts acd not all mixed up. The late
varieties, or those you do not want in
flower till Easter, can be put into the
coolest house, or even a deep cold-frame
would be an excellent place. But early
varieties, such as Deutsche Perle and
Simon Mardner can be put into a warmer
house. This may seem like premature
forcing, but getting any of these newly
imported azaleas into flower by Christ-
mas is terribly unnatural, and you might
just as well take two months over it as
to force them out under a great pressure
of heat in two weeks. A Deutsche Perle
that sells for $2 or $3 at the holidays is
not expected to survive forever and will
certainly last longer than a bunch of
flowers, so no deception is practiced.

THE BOTTLE BRUSH.

The metrosideros with me were not
profitably handled last year because they
were kept too cool all winter with the
idea that six weeks forcing would bring
them in at the desired time. This is not
the way. Give them a warmer house than
you would azaleas, and if a few come out
earlier than you expect they sell readily.
I also found that with strong forcing they
lost their flowers almost as soon as de-

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FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AT HAMBURG EXPOSITION. NO. 4.

veloped, so let the coming on of these
very attractive plants be gradual rather
than with extremes.

BULBS.

This has been one of those falls when
bnlbs that were planted early and put
outside and covered with a few inches of
soil or tan bark would need a good
weekly wetting, for no rain to go down
one inch has fallen here in six weeks. If
your Paper White narcissus are well
rooted you can bring in a lot weekly and
the same with Roman hyacinths. I
don't think large quantities of either of
these pretty flowers pays before the holi-
days. By December you can force
Romans in three or four weeks, but not
so with the Paper White, or at least it is
not advisable to try, for when forced in
much heat they are weak, spindling
things. Give them eight weeks in a cool
light house and they are worth cutting.

The ground has been too dry for you to
plant any bulbs for your customers, but
when doing it don't forget to get the
bulbs well down; six inches is not too
deep to plant tulips; they will be nearer
the top by spring. Plant good varieties
for your patrons; they will pay for fine
sorts, will bless you and call round for
their other wants. The finest bed of
tulips 1 ever saw was on our Delaware
avenue last spring. The bulbs were as
good as could be imported; they were
planted about five inches apart, and the

varieties were Belle Alliance (Waterloo),
La Relne, Yellow Prince, Rose Grisdelin
and Kaizerkroon.

CYCLAMENS.

Those people who grow prize cyclamens
sow end of September or early this
month, but there is lots of time. If you
wish good sized plants a year from now
sow at once and see that you get the best
strain of set d. Cyclamen is irregular and
often takes considerable time in germi-
nating. The covering often gets very
weedy, and worse, covered with moss, so
if you could bake the soil with which you
cover the seed it would save you pulling
out weeds and be in a healthier state for
the little plants to thrive during the first
six weeks of their existence. Keep the
seed box in a temperature of 60°. There
is not much troubling the cyclamens that
are now just beginning to flower except
aphis, and that is easily kept down by
tobacco smoke, which does no harm to
the plants and very little to the flowers.
On bright mornings the cyclamens should
get a gentle syringing. It will keep down
spider and thrip.

VIOLETS.

I lately had an attack of spot on violets.
Every aff'ected leaf was palled ofi' and no
more has appeared. Don't be afraid of
the spot; it is easily cured, and be sure
not to use any chemical op the violets; it
will kill the leaves sure.

W- Scott.

Dahlia Notes.

The arrival of cold weather compels as
to lift and store away dahlia roots for the
winter. How soon after the first frost
this shall be done is an important ques-
tion. Many think it an advantage for
the roots to remain in the ground for
some time with the idea that they thus
ripen. This ripening is largely a myth.
Roots which are taken from the ground
the day after the frost has killed the foli-
age will keep as well and start in the
spring as freely as those which remain
in the ground two or three weeks. Where
they remain in the ground there is a tend-
ency for the buds to start, especially if the
first frost is followed by a considerable
period of warm weather. While these
young sprouts may remain unharmed,
ready to continue their growth in early
spring, there is danger that they may
suffer harm in the various processes of
digging, storing and bringing out in the
spring.

The greatest danger, however, in allow-
ing them to remain in the ground is in
the liability of the stalk to freeze. It often
happens that a very cold night will freeze
the surface of the ground sufficiently to
form a crust long before there is any dan-
ger of a permanent freeze. This freezing
of the ground around the stalk of the
dahlia is disastrous. The tissue of the
stalk is disintegrated and no matter how
sound it appears when taken from the
ground, the stalk is almost certain to
decay down to the crown of the tubers
and to communicate decay to the tubers
themselves.

The safest rule is to dig just as soon as
possible after the frost has killed the foli-
age. Select a dry sunny day. Use a spade
or spading fork. Press the spade down
as far as it will go on each side of the
clump of roots, then work it under the
clump so as to lift them bodily. After
lifting jar off the soil which adheres by
striking the stalk with the spade. Do not
pull up by the stalk nor strike the dirt off.
Either process will cause damage by
breaking off roots from the bunch or injur-
ing the necks where these are long and
slender, as is the case with many varie-
ties. Allow them to remain in the sun
long enough to dry off the moisture, and
they are ready to store away. Cut stalks
low or high, as is convenient. Split
bunches through the stalk when that is
large and hollow. H. F. Burt.

Taunton, Mass.

A Violet Query.

I have a bed of single violets that have
grown foliage so rapidly and so thick
as to give me some anxiety about the
flowers, which seem to mature most
about the outside edge or where the
leaves are less thick or plentiful. Will you
advise me as to the propriety of thinning
out the leaves in order to give the buds a
better chance for development, or of any
other course to pursue under such circum-
stances? Also at what time in the autumn
it is proper to remove the lime or shade
from the glass over violet beds.

Subscriber.

Subscriber should not thin out the
leaves of his violet plants, as they are the
lungs of the plant. Keep them cool, 45°
to 50°, and if nothing else but plenty of
leaves is the matter with them he should
have an abundance of flowers shortly.
Let him beware of red spider; they thrive
in a warm dry atmosphere; water applied
with force to the under side of the leaves
is the remedy. Remove shading at once.

Klhinebeck, N. Y. George Saltford.

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New York.

CUT FLOWER MARKET SUFFERS.— CHRYS-
ANTHEMUMS PILING UP. — ORANGE TREES
AT CHAS. ZELLER'S. — DISPLAY OF
ORCHIDS. — NEW CARNATION C. A. DANA
DOING EXCELLENTLY.— SILVER MEDAL
OFFERED BY N. Y. FLORIST CLUB AT
COMING SHOW. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

The cut flower market is suflFering from
the effects of the pleasant summer
weather which hastens the bloomins' of
all indoor crops and retards the disposi-
tion of the public to buy flowers. This
fire from front and rear naturally demor-
alizes the whole industry and it is unques-
tionably true that business has never
before been in worse condition in October
than it is this year. There is an accumu-
lation of everything in the cut flower line
and an adequate outlet is an impossi-
bility. Chrysanthemums are rapidly
piling up and there will now be little
relief while they last even if the weather
should veer to Alaskan inclemency. Vio-
lets alone resent the warm spell and are
coming in in very poor shape.

Cannas, salvias, dahlias, morning
glories, marigolds and other garden
flowers of all descriptions are still bloom-
ing gaily in Flatbush, and even coleus,
which is about the first to succumb to
fall weather, holds Us foliage well yet. No
better sign for a plantsman's business
could be devised than the garden in front
of Louis Schmutz', which is the gem of
Clarkson street. Louis has within some
of the finest primroses ever grown. His
chrysanthemums look well, the only
defect seen being that mvsterious rotting
of the petals on Merry Monarch here and
there, which has puzzled other chrysan-
themum growers.

Chas. Zeller & Sons are still at the
orange trees. The new house built this
year is filled with them and they are very
promising, as are also the ardisias.
Pteris Zellerii does all that was expected
of it and makes an admirable little jar-
diniere plant, the fronds being very tough
and persistent. Mr. Zeller is greatly
pleased with Asparagus Sprengeri, which
he regards as the ideal hanging basket
plant. The Zeller establishment is one of
the neatest commercial places on the con-
tinent.

The visitor to Flatbush should not fail
to call at the beautiful place of Mr. Wm.
Brown, where P. Riley is in charge of the
conservatories. The collection of stove
and greenhouse plants here is very com-
plete and they are always in good shape.
A special attraction at present is the dis-
play of Cattleya labiata. Laelias and
phalxnopsis also show that in their sea-
son they will be grand. The moss bank
which covers a brick wall in the palm
houses is a notable feature of this place.
It is surprising to see how many plants
take kindly to this culture and grow
elegantly for years in nothing but wet
moss. Beside the ferns and creepers there
are marantas, begonias, crotons, pan-
danuses, fittonias, anthuriums and other
things in great variety and they all grow
luxuriantly.

The new carnation, C.A.Dana, is doing
excellently, so. far, with A. H.Burns at
Woodside, and he is greatly pleased with
It and also with Flora Hill. Harrison's
White made a good growth and is begin-
ning to bloom. Mr. Burns has a sport
from Minnie Cook with deeper and more
abundant stripings on the flower. It is
an improvement on the parent variety, in
that it shows no disposition to burst.
Portia is still a favorite carnation with
Mr. Bums. On account of the tendency
of this variety to die out after planting on

the bench, he finds it a good plan to give
them a shift into pots for a couple of
weeks before putting on the bench. Two
houses of mignonette, of which the seed
was sown on July 24 and August 5,
respectively, are widely divergent as to
crop; one being now in bloom and the
other fully six weeks behind. Last year's
returns from flower sales dampened Mr.
Burns' ardor for chrysanthemum erow-
ing and he has but few this year. Unless
this sea?on shows up better in this
respect than present appearances indicate
there are plenty of growers in this neigh-
borhood who will follow Mr. Burns'
example next year.

A circular has been sent to the members
of the New York Florists' Club by Secre-
tary Young calling attention to the
silver medal which the club offers for the
best exhibit of chrysanthemums at the
November meeting, twenty-five blooms in
not less than five varieties. Intending
exhibitors should notify the secretary at
51 West 28th street not later than
November 5. Competition is open to all.

Siebrecht & Son will have one of the
most roomy as well as one of the most
sightly and well appointed stores in New
York when alterations now in progress
are completed. The adjoining store
formerly occupied by a milliner has been
added and the partition wall taken out,
thus giving nearly double the original
frontage on Fifth avenue.

W. H. Siebrecht has finally been
awarded the full amount of damages
claimed from the gas company for dam-
ages to plants resulting from a leaky gas
main. The case has been in progress for
two years and tbeoriginal decision of the
court has been affirmed by the court of
appeals.

Ferdinand Boulon and daughter sailed
for Europe on October 16.

Chicago.

TRADE FAIR ONLY.— PRICES WEAKER.—
AMONG THE WHOLESALERS.— ST. LOUIS
BOWLERS COMING —A FLORIST COMMITS
Sl'ICIDE. — AMONG THE RETAILERS.

Trade the current week has been fair but
on the whole doesn't show any marked
improvement on the week previous.
Chrysanthemums are now coming in very
freely, and in consequence are exerting an
influence on prices ol roses and carnations,
particularly the latter, which have taken
a decided drop. A few of extra fancy
sorts, such as Pingree, Lily Dean, and a
few others, are held at $2 per 100, but in
ordinary sorts 75 cents to $1 is the top
price for the best grade of stock. The
bulk of the stock sells for much less. The
latter part of the week 50 to 75 cents
might be considered the price for average
quality. The quality of 'mums Is very
good but the prices realized are on the
average lower than those of preceding
seasons. Extra high grade bring $2 per
dozen, but very fine blooms can be had at
from $10 to $15 per 100. In whites Mrs.
Robinson is still the best. In yellow we
have some very fine Yellow Queens. This
variety is much better this year than last.
The blooms come a good clear yellow and
the tendency of running to bronze, as was
the case last year, is not apparent so far.
Mrs. O. P. Basset is also a fine yellow for
which there is a good demand. Whilldin
is being cut in quantity, but of indifferent
quality. There in a scarcity of good pink,
very few Mrs. E. G. Hill being grown this
year. Roses on the whole are of fair
quality, but there is considerable mildew
noticeable. Prices of first quality stock
remain about the same as quoted last
week, the poorer grades however are
selling much lower. Violets are now

being picked in limited quantity. Cali-
fornias are of fair quality, but the doubles
are as yet rather poor. Prices range
from 50 cents to $1,25.

Kennicott Bros. Co. report business for
the first half of October much in advance
of that of the same period of last year,
and at better prices, until the recent
slump. Their sales since last week have
averaged about as last year, but much
more stcck has been handled to produce
the same amount of money on account of
the break in prices.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson have
added considerably to their stock of sup-
plies, and have filled with their own goods
a good deal of the space formerly rented
to growers who sold their own stock.
Their place presents a very attractive
appearance.

At Relnberg Bros', the rose stock seen
was first-class, their Kaiserins and Car-
nots being especially fine. For Kaiserin
they have had a particularly good de-
mand, and the prices realized are very sat-
isfactory, $5 and $6 being the quotations
for the choicest stock.

The funeral of the late Geo.M. Pullman
has called for a large quantity of choice
flowers, the demand being principally for
long-stemmed Beauties, violets and or-
chids, the Central Floral Co. placing one
order for 850 cattleyas alone.

The St. Louis Bowling team will visit
Chicago Sunday and Monday, and while
here will have a game with the Chicago
bowlers. Preparations have been made
for receiving and taking care of the St.
Louis boys while here, and an enjoyable
time is anticipated.

The chrysanthemum show will be held
in Battery D and Lake Front Armory
together the same as last year. The art
exhibit will have space in the armory.
Rosenbecker's orchestra has been engaged
again. Superintendent Rndd has things
well in hand.

The Illinois Cut Flower Co. has rented
the basement directly under their present
quarters at 51 and 53 Wabash avenue,
where they will have a large cold-room
30x18 for the storage of cut flowers, etc.
The place will be steam heated and fitted
up as a first-class depot for cut flowers.

Carl Koeble, a florist at 2245 N.Leavitt
street, committed suicide last Tuesday In
a peculiarly shocking way. He stood
upon a table, adjusted a wire noose
around his neck, swallowed a bottle of
carbolic acid and then drew a razor
across his throat. The man was un-
doubtedly insane through remorse. He
had just received word of the death of his
father in Germany, which country he had
left some 16 years ago without bidding
good-bye to his parents. He leaves a
wife and five children. His business was
apparently prosperous and he was not
known to be in any financial difficulties.
Mr. Geo. Wittbold's store on North
Clark street has been newly painted and
decorated, and the large double front
presents a very attractive appearance.
Mr. Wittbold has taken his son's interest
in the store, and both greenhouses and
store are now under the one name. At
the greenhouses the wholesale business in
palms, ferns, etc., is growing rapidly.

The Washington Floral Co. has opened
a store at 286 North Clark street.

Wells, the florist, has moved down
town and is now at 74 Randolph street,
under the title Illinois Floral Co.

Among visitors in town was A. Nelson,
with F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown.N. Y.

Now is the time to prepare advs.forour
annual Chrysanthemum Number to be
issued November 13.

tSgr.

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FLORAL WORK AT THE HAMBURG EXPOSITION. No.

St. Louis.

CLUB MEETING.-'mUMS COMING IN FREELY.
— INCREASING DEMAND FOR BEAUTIES. —
OTHER FLOWERS — A ROSE WAR.— VISIT-
ORS -LOCAL ITEMS OF INTEREST.-BOWL-
ING.

A very pleasant and well attended
meeting of the Florists' Club (preceding
the chrysanthemum show) was held last
Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
Vice-president Ude in the chair. President
Halstedt could not be present owing to a
death in his family. Thechrysanthemum
show committee reported progress and
that everything is running in good order.

Mr. J.Austin Shaw was a visitor at the
meeting and was requested by the chair
to make a few remarks. Mr. Shaw
responded in his usual happy manner and
complimented the florists of St. Louis
upon the improvements they have made
since his last visit. He spoke of the Shaw's
Garden and said it seemed home-like to
speak of them and often regretted that he
was not a son of the late Henry Shaw.
After the regular business the meeting
adjourned. The next regular meeting of
the club will not be held until Thursday,
Dec. 9, as the November meeting would
come during the chrysanthemum show.

Chrysanthemums are beginning to come
in freely. A few of the growers were ap-
prehensive a few days ago that their exhi-
bition crop would not be ready for the
show, but with such weather as we are
having now there is no fear but that the
bulk of the leading varieties will be in
good shape. The best of the stock in
chrysanthemums brings $3, the average
price being $1.50. Southern-grown stuff
comes in in bad shape and very small, and
most of them are sold forexpresscharges.

The demand for Beauties is increasing
daily. First-class stock has advanced to
$2.50 per dozen, others according to

length of stem from $1 to $2 per dozen.
Other roses, such as Meteor, Kaiserin,
Bride and Carnot, are bringing this week
for firsts $4 and $5, seconds $2 and $3;
Perle, Wootton, La France and Brides-
maid, $1 and $2. Roses by next week
will begin to feel the effect of the increas-
ing supply of 'mums.

Carnations are better this week in sup-
ply and qcality. The best are bringing
$2; this is fine disbudded stock; for the
average grade the price is $1 per 100.
Good red is very scarce just now. Mr.
Aue, of Lindenwood, is cutting the best
red that comes to this market; the variety
is Jubilee.

Cosmos is very plentiful now and the
price has dropped to 25 cents per 100.
The demand lor violets is improving; the
small single are the best now and sell at
25 cents per 100; California are yet small,
but they bring 40 cents. Valley has also
been in demand at $4 and is very good.
Smilax is better this week, but no change
in price.

Last Saturday all the florists below
Seventh street had what they called a
rose war, all having signs in their win-
dows offering roses at 25 cents per dozen,
carnations 15 cents. One store had a
sign reading "The best roses in the house,
25 cents per dozen," and yet these same
men cried out some time ago that the
fakir has ruined our business.

J. Austin Shaw, representing Siebrecht
& Son, New York; Chas. Ford, with Her-
man & Co., New York; and Busch and
Purzner, florists, from Jefferson City, Mo.,
were our visitors last week.

W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., is send-
ing to this market some very fine Kaiser-
ins and Beauties. Walter says he expects
to take a great many prizes at our com-
ing chrysanthemum show.

Andrew Meyer, of South Jefierson ave-
nue, better known as the chrysanthemum

king, reports that he will be in it at the
show with as fine a lot of plants as ever
seen.

Henry F. W. Aue, of Lindenwood, is
cutting some very fine carnations. His
Eldorado, Jubilee and Alaska are the best
seen in this market for a long time.

The firm of Ostertag Bros, has been dis-
solved by mutual consent. Henry C. will
continue the business at the old stand
under the old firm name, Ostertag Bros.

At the Bowling Club's roll Monday
night there was a full attendance, but the
scores made were not so good as last
Monday. Our high man in the three
games rolled was John Young, with 499;
Kuehn second, 485; and Schray third,
467. The high single score fell to AI.
Bauer, 183; John Young second, 175; and
Kuehn third, 173. John Young is rolling
the game of his life just now and says
that he is out for the medal. Next Mon-
day night will end the October series, and
we roll at the same place again.

JJ.B.

Boston.

WARM WEATHER AND LOW PRICES ON
FLOWERS — PRELIMINARY CHRYSANTHE
MUM SHOW — VISIT TO F. R. MATHISON
AND TO LENOX — ACCIDENT TO AN
EMPLOYE. — NEW STORES, WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL. — VISITORS.

In common with other sections of the
country Boston has been experiencing
some very torrid weather. Outdoor
flowers had been pretty thoroughly killed
ofi' by a previous cold snap, so there was
nothing outside to respond to the tropi-
cal heat, excepting cosmos, but inside
flowers, especially chrysanthemums came
on with a rush and the market took the
usual course. Chrysanthemums went
from two dollars down to fifty cents a
dozen in a twinkling and like Humpty

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The American Florist.

Oct. 23,

Dutnpty In the rhyme, "four score tinkers
and four score more, couldn't put them
back where the:? '"^'■e before." The
growers are vowing that another year
they will give a wide berth to early
whites and some of them are inclined to
give a wide berth to all kinds and all
colors. One grower asserts that no man
can produce good specimen blooms such
as are now called for at less than three
dollars a dozen and if this is true the
shrinkage on the venture at present
returns must be discouraging, indeed.
Cosmos is comin;; in good and finds a
ready sale. No flower makes a prettier
showing in the florist's windows than
this, among tte ferns and palms. Violets
are generally of excellent quality but in
light demand, so far. The street pedlers
confine themselves mostly to roses and
carnations of the popular varieties, all of
which are abundant and cheap.

The preliminary chrysanthemum show
at Horticultural Hall, scheduled for
October 16th, which was expected to
bring out a good display of every flower-
ing varieties, could not be called a suc-
cess. The unexpected appearance of
Robert Laurie, of Newport, gardener to
C. Vanderbilt, as a competitor, was all
that saved It from being a dead failure.
In the twelve bloom class there were no
entries. For six blooms in six varieties,
Geo. B. Green, gardener to Jas. L. Little,
was awarded first. The varieties shown
were: M. M. Johnson, J. H. White, Mrs.
H. Robinson, Dr. Masters, Marie Louise,
and Clinton Cbalfant. Mr. Laurie's set
was equally good and the committee had
difficulty in deciding to put him second.
His varieties were the same, with the ex-
ception of M. M. Johnson and Dr. Mas-
ters, for which William Simpson and
Gladys Vanderbilt were substituted. In
the class for ten blooms of one variety,
Mr. Laurie won both first and second,
with Marion Henderson and Mrs. H.
Robinson. respectively , and J. W. Howard
won third, with Glory of the Pacific.

There were splendid groups of orchids
in bloom from J. L. Gardner and J. E.
Rothwell. J. L. Gardner also showed a
good collcciion ol delphiniums, Mrs. Gill
some fine belated dahlias, James Comley,
bougainvillea and carnations, F. W.
Fletcher, Princess of Wales' violets.

Those who were of the fortunate party
who visited F. R. Mathison last week,
Tuesday, are still talking of the grand
time they had and the unlimited gen-
erosity of their host. They had the pleas-
sure, also, of inspecting one of the finest
rose growing establishments in this sec-
tion. Fred's liberality and the success of
the occasion Inspired a number of other
gentlemen who were present to extend
invitations and several events of a similar
character are listed for the near futuie.

The visit of the Garden Committee of the
Mass. Horticultural Society to Lenox
was an occasion replete with ecjoyment
for those who participated. The party
was met at Pittsfield by a delegation
from the Lenox Horticultural Society and
for two days the time was spent in visit-
ing the grand estates in Lenox, and Old
Stockbridge and in being entertained as
few understand how to entertain outside
of the generous horticultural lights of
Berkshire County. A banquet at the
Bellevue Hotel on Thursday was attended
by seventy-five gentlemen and many
felicitous speeches were let loose.

Daniel McKinnon, employed by W. H.
Elliott at Brighton, fell through a green-
house roof last Wednesday and was ter-
ribly Injured, bis throat being badly cut
by the broken glass. He was taken to
tne city hospital,

The address of the wholesale cut flower
and supply firm of Galvin & Co. is 4
Ordway Place and not as given in last
week's notes. It is admirably located for
the purpose.

Wax Brothers have opened a very fine
retail establishment at 14-3 Tremont
street.

Welch Brothers are building an 18 foot
addition to their refrigerator.

Geo. A. Sutherland has thoroughly
renovated his place in preparation for
winter trade.

Visitors in town: M. Reukauf, repre-
senting Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia;
Rob't Laurie, Newport; S. Skldelsky,
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia.

BUSINESS QUIET PAST WEEK BUT NOW IM-
PKOVING— SLIGHT ADVANCE IN PKICE ON
EXTRA ROSES— CARNATIONS IMPROVING.
— PLENTY OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS — SUME
'mums SCORCHED — PINK IVORY COMES
WHITE. — POTTED "MUMS — MEETING OF
IIORT SOCIETY — MICIIELLS PREMIUMS
FOR COSMOS — THE WHdLESALERS —
PLANT TRADE. — RUBBERS.

It is nonewsthatithasbeen very warm,
as the daily papers report a like situation
all over the country. Still we must speak
of it, as the market was considerably
affected. Flowers became very plentiful
and the demand fell off so that both
grower and dealer had a hard time dis-
posing of their stock. It is cooler now,
however, and a much needed rain has
set in.

Business has been quiet the past week,
but Is now looking better, and if the cool
weather continues may get some snap
and life to it. Prices have not advanced
except for a few of the extra teas. Some
fancy Carnots are selling for $10 and
other select teas $5 and $6. With other
flowers there Is little if anv change. There
is an immense quantity of cosmos about.
The quality of most of it is good, much
better than the usual run of other sea-
sons, there having been no killing frost as
yet. The price is nominal, the man who
has nothing else to sell being lucky to get
car fare for his journey.

Carnations are improving. Victor is
coming In and bids fair to be one of the
season's favorites. W. P. Craig is send-
ing In a few fine Flora Hill that bring $2
readily. Chrysanthemums now make up
considerable of the hustler's load. Glory
of the Pacific, Mme. Bergmann, white and
yellow. Merry Monarch, Mrs. Anthony
and a few Mrs. Robinson and Whilldin
about make up the list of kinds now in.
Pricts range from $5 to $25 per hundred,
according to grade and quality; good
average flowers bring $8 to $12.50 per
hundred. Violets are getting better
slowly and some fairly good stock can
now be had. Doubles sell for 50 to 75
cents per hundred; singles, California, 25
to 40 cents for the same quantity.

The warm weather had a damaging
effect on the 'mums. In quite a number
of cases partially opened buds were badly
scorched by the hot sun and the flowers
thus rendered useless. A little shading
would have prevented this, but It was so
unexpected that when noticed It was too
late. Pink Ivory is likely to be scarce this
season. It seems to have gone back. At
Robert Craig's a house with white Ivory
on one side bench and pink on the other
fails to show more than the slightest dif-
ference, although the cuttings of the pink
were taken only from well colored stock.
The buds are just opening and show
almost pure white and will be hardly
deeper as they expand, Chrysanthemums

here are looking very fine; not a diseased
plant is to be seen. A house of Bonnaffon
is particularly fine.

Plenty of potted 'mums are to be seen
about the stores. Chas. Meckey,at 16th
and Erie avenue, has an immense stock of
well grown plants. He is making a 35-
foot addition to several of his already long
plant houses so as to fill up the lot.

Geo. C. Campbell, Germantown Road
and Broad street, is getting into touch
with all the trade. His telephone, a brand
new one, is No. 9083 D. He is cutting a
fine lot of 'mums at present.

The meeting of the Horticultural So-
ciety held last Tuesday was rather slimly
attended. Business in reference to the
chrysanthemum show was transacted
and Secretary Rust said that everything
pointed to a good display. In response
to H. F. Michell's premium of $5 for a
vase of cosmos there were twe've entries;
these made a fine show and the committee
had a hard job to select the two best,
first prize going to Frank West. Mr.
Michell then kindly awarded an addi-
tion premium to each of the other ten
exhibitors of $1 each.

W. H. Smith, our new commission man,
is quite well satisfied with the way busi-
ness Is coming to him. Our principal
wholesale men are now situated close
together and covenient to most of the
trade. S. S. Pennock's addition is being
rapidly pushed forward and will be ready
December 1.

Fred. Ehret, of Fairmount avenue, says
the up-town stores keep him busy and he
don't have much time to hunt up down-
town business. He is well satisfied with
the outlook.

The plant trade is moving a little faster
and the stores report better sales. The
H. A. Dreer Co. sent their large van
around the past week selling plants right
from the stock carried. This is an inno-
vation for this firm but a good one for the
retail florist; In fact the next best thing
to a market.

Rubbers have been popular as a house
plant for a long time but they seem to be
In more demand this season than ever. A
plant in a 4-inch pot sold last week under
the hammer for $2 and several others of
same size all brought over $1 each.

Ed. Reid had a nice bunch of sweet peas
of the new crop sent him last Tuesday.
This puts them into the same class as
lily of the valley, an all-the-year-round
bloomer. K,

Cleveland.

REMARKABLE WEATHER — BUSINESS AVER-
AGES FAIR. — GASSER'S STOCK IN GOOD
>HAPE.— NEW CARNATION GENESEE —
BOWLING —CLUB MEETING 0NTHE25TH.

The weather continues phenomenally
mild and pleasant for the time of year,
there having been as yet only one very
light frost that did little or no damage
beyond slightly marking a few dahlias
here and there. Barring one moderate
rain over a week ago, we got no atmos-
pheric condensation except in the form of
dew.

Chrysanthemums are coming in much
more plentifully, but as yet are in suffi-
cient demand to use up the suppl>.
Prices on them of course are exceedingly
various; according to the quality of the
blooms they range from three or four
cents up to twelve or fifteen in very good
grades. Retail prices run from $1 to $3,
with some flowers bringing $4. Roses
are in fair supply and of good quality.
Carnations are good and are offered in
sufficient quantities.

1897.

The American Florist.

265

A FREE FLOWERING OHRTSAUTHEMUM.

Business probably averages fair, some
reporting it very good; others say that
funeral work is the only thing that keeps
them out of the poorhouse just novy.
Taking it all around, however, and judg-
ing somewhat by the relation of waste
stock to the supply it would appear that
at least very little stock is thrown out
just now. When chrysanthemums get
into full swing it may be different.

A visit was made to J. M. Gasser's
Rocky River establishment lately, where
everything was found In its customary
good condition. Carnations, notably,
were extra fine. Several houses of chry-
santhemums in various stages of develop-
ment were showing up well.

Writing the above remark relative to
carnations reminds me of a new white
one (in this vicinity at least) named Gen-
esee, and of which Mr. H. A. Hart has a
small stock. These plants when seen by
the writer lately were exceptionally clean,
thrifty and vigorous in their growth and
were bearing an excellent crop of buds
and flowers. The blooms were, without
extra handling or attention in any way,
large, long-stemmed and stiff, had good
substance and form and were of the pur-
est possible white. The stock was sent
him from western New York for trial and
the variety at present certainly is exceed-
ingly promising in its appearance.

The bowling club met per schedule
Monday evening, October 18, and pulled
off a great time bowling, smoking, play-
ing cards and eating a lot of the best
grapes that Mr. E. H. Cushman's vine-
yard can produce. It goes without say-
ing that they were as good as grapes
grow. No extraordinary scores were
made, but some of the prize poodlers de-
veloped a little improvement in their
playing that comforted them vastly.

At the regular club meeting October 25
it is very likely that a tempting proposi-
tion from local people will be submitted

for consideration, relative to the chrysan-
themum show. A large attendance is
hoped for, as the matter is of great inter-
est and, if submitted in a satisfactory
form, may be of great advantage to the
club. In any case the matter should be
at least looked into very thoroughly and
opinions from as many as possible will be
of material assistance in arriving at a
correct conclusion. A.

Cincinnati.

BUSINESS A LITTLE DULL — FAIR SHIPPING
TRADE. — GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR THE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS — CRITCHELL'S NEW
STORE — CHRYSANTHEMUM COM.\HTTEE.
— ACCIDENT TO C. C. MURPHY — DEATH
OF GEO. MEEK.

Business last week generally speaking
was a little dull. Our wholesale houses,
however, report a fair shipping trade.
Chrysanthemums are now becoming
plentiful, but they are not sought after as
in former years. The outlook for these
flowers is rather gloomy; they are selling
at from 75 cents to $1.50 per dozen and
very slow at those figures. In roses
Beauty has the best sale and the supply
is equal to the demand. Smilax has been
scarce all fall but will soon come in more
freely. Valley is in brisk demand and is
selling at $4.

The new store of Critchell's Sons has
been fitted up with a verjr large and up-
to-date ice box. It occupies a prominent
place in the center of the room and is of
the latest C. C. Schmitt & Co., patent.
The box complete measures 6x8x18 feet.
The front consists mostly of French plate
glass permitting a view of the entire
inside, which is furnished with five electric
lights.

On October 16 several vases of chrysan-
themums were staged here before our
honorable judges, Messrs. Walz an I
Witterstaetter. One variety sent by Mr.

Kudd, of Chicago, was a bronze with
yellow, good flower, strong stem and
foliage, but color considered not desira-
ble. Boundless Snow, raised by H.
Yoshiike, 0 ikland, Cal., and grown by
E. G. Hill & Co., was also shown. The
judges were favorably impressed with
this variety. Flower large creamy white,
measurine 8 inches in diameter, Japan
type, reflexed, certificate. Fred. Walz
txhibited a yellow sport of Mrs. H.
Robinson. The color is a pleasing canary
yellow, growth, foliage and stem identical
in every way with parent.

C. C. Murphy, of Beechwood Place,
West, Price Hill, is confined to his home
suffering from a number of bruises as the
result of being thrown out of his wagon
Saturday night. The accident happened
on Sixth near Elm street and he had to be
taken home in a carriage. The boys wish
him a soeedy recovery.

Mr. Gao. Meek, the well known florist
of Covington, Ky., died Monday night
October 18, at his home,4l6Scott street,
after a week's illness of quick consump-
tion. A special meeting of Myrtle Lodge
No. 5, K. of P. was called Tuesday even-
ing to take action and make arrange-
ments for the funeral of brother Meek.
He was an active member of the uni-
formed rank. George was widely known
on this side of the river and his many
friends will be shocked to learn the sad
news. The bereaved family has our deep-
est sympathy. H. Schwakz.

A Free Flowering Chrysanthemum.

I send with this a photograph of a chry-
santhemum that originated with us,
being a seedling of 1896, of unknown pat-
entage. The first flower appeared Sep-
tember 26, 1896, and at Easter, 1897,
quite a number of flowers were cut from
it. On August 28, 1897, another crop of
flowers was open, and it has flowered
continuously since that time. When the
photograph was made (October 15) there
were thirty flowers and budsoathe plant,
which is growing in a 5-inch pot, is but 11
inches high above the top of the pot and
has had no special care, and no food ex-
cept what was in the soil, the water and
the air.

The flowers are white and in its present
unfed condition are from one to two
inches in diameter, showing some yellow
tubular flowers in the center. It will
prove useful for cutting from, and for sale
as a flowering plant, and may be the be-
ginning of a race of perpetual chrysanthe-
mums. W. T. Bell.

Franklin, Pa.

San Francisco.

TRADE UP TO STANDARD. — MUMS BRING
GOOD PRICES — SHIPPING TRADE GOOD —
PAUL BERKOWITZ VISITS THE COAST. —
VARIOUS ITEMS. — CHRYSANTHEMUM
SHOWS — CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT MENLO
PARK. — GOOD CARNATIONS.

Trade has been up to the standard for
the season, during the past few weeks.
Nearly all kinds of cut flowers are selling
at good prices. Chrysanthemums are
holding up very well. (3ood ones bring-
ing good prices. Queens, Robinsons and
Bonnaffons bring irom 75 cents to $1.50
per dozen and a large quantity of each is
disposed of daily. Small flowers of the
different 'mums can be had in any quan-
tity at low prices. The street fakirs are
now swarming around the principal cor-
ners with large bunches of 'mums for a
nickel, but the flowers are generally old
and withered. Roses are of a very fair
vualit and are commanding good prices.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 23,

Violets are coming in in limited quantities
and selling very good, Marie Louise be-
ing the only variety that we have in
quantity.

The growers report shipping trade as
very good and the prospects for a large
trade this season are bright. Smilax and
asparagus are plentiful but as yet the
demand is not very good. The sale of
palms and ferns is also limited. Carna-
tions are rather scarce and selling at
good prices.

Mr. Paul Berkowitz, representing H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia, isin
this city in the interests of his firm. This
is Mr. Berkowitz's first trip to this city
and he is much impressed with the
amount of business the florists are doing.

Mr. Lester L. Morse, of C. C. Morse &
Co., Santa Clara, was in town during
the week.

Mr. John Davie paid a visit to Menlo
Park last Sunday to see the large display
of chrysanthemums.

E. Rosaia & Co. have opened a flower
store at 63 Fourth street corner of Jessie.
They have had the store fitted up in good
style and are sure of success.

J. M. Cleis's new store on Valencia
street has an elegant display of chrysan-
themums and other cut flowers and is
undoubtedly the largest store on that
street.

The chrysanthemum show of the Red-
wood City Floral Society will be held in
Redwood City beginning on the 21st and
ending on the 23d. To induce the pro-
fessional growers to compete, cash prizes
have been offered for the different exhibits
of chrysanthemums, roses and carnations.

The flower show of the California State
Floral Society takes place this month in
this city. It vrill last one day only and
no admission fee will be charged; certifi-
cates of merit will be awarded the suc-
cessful competitors Instead of cash prizes
as formerly.

A visit to M. Lynch's greenhouses at
Menlo Park is very interesting at present.
Mr. Lynch has just completed a very
large lath house to be used for palms.
The chrysanthemum field is the most
interesting at the present time. This
season there are about 33,000 plants
grown, confined to the chief commercial
varieties. Queen is not so much in
evidence as in former years on account of
its poor shipping qualities, Mrs. Robin-
son having taken its place. Many
thousand Bonnaffon are now in bloom
and present a very beautiful sight. They
have a yellow sport from the King of
Chrysanthemums which is very fine and
promises to become a leading cut flower
variety. Quite a lot of Dailledouze is also
grown. Ivory is about over as also is
Whilldin. H. E. Widener is grown for a
late yellow. Geo. W. Childs is the leading
red. Less Niveus are grown this season
on account of its tendency to rot in damp
weather. Mr. Lynch reports the shipping
trade as very excellent and good prices
prevailing.

Your correspondent has seen some
grand carnations this week coming from
T. Thompson the well known carnation
specialist of Santa Cruz. The climate of
that city seems to be particularly adapted
to the growing of this popular flower as
might be seen by thi size of the blooms. His
blooms of Flora Hill, Dean Hole and
Redondo were very fine, as also was some
well grown Jubilee; Delia Fox also
showed up to good advantage.

Mr. John Gilmore, who recently took
charge of Mr. Pottet's large range of
glass in this city, has his stock in fine
ondition and judging from the looks of
he place one can expect to see some very

eleg.ant stock sent out from this estab-
lishment during the coming season.

Meteor.

Toronto.

PECULIAR WEATHER —BUSINESS INCREAS-
ING LITTLE BY LITTLE. — CHRYSANTHE-
MUMS AND ROSES. — SHOW ARRANGE-
MENTS TO BE SETTLED.

There appears to be a dearth of news
this week; the very peculiar weather we
are getting this month seems to be the
most prolific subject for conversation.
Friday, the 15th inst., the thermometer
jumped up to 86°, and Saturday was
very warm and close, but on Sunday
night and Monday morning there was a
sharp hoar frost. A kind of see-saw be-
tween the equator and the north pole.
Has any one ever taken sufficient notice
of the seasons to know whether there is
any truth in the saying that when there
are plenty of berries there will be a hard
winter and vice versa? There are very
few berries about here this year, the
Mountain Ash trees being almost bare.

Cut flower business is increasing little
by little and florists' store windows are
getting more and more gay now. Of
course chrysanthemums are the staple
just now, and there really are some very
fine ones to be seen. The wholesale price
appears to be all the way from 20 cents
to $1 a dozen. Roses I see in one of the
principal store windows are offered to
the public "from 50 cents a dozen."

The Gardeners' and Florists' Associa-
tion will to-night settle all the show ar-
rangements. The executive committee
will recommend Mr. Geo. Vair for super-
intendent, Mr. S. Aylett, of Hamilton,
forjudge of plants and Mr. Gammage, of
London, for judge of cut flowers and
made-up work. E.

Buffalo.

DECIDED IMPROVEMENT IN BUSINESS —
CHRYSANTHEMUMS SELL WELL. — BULBS.
—FOREST FIRES.— DEATH OF GEO. H.
LEWIS.— VISIT FROM MR. PETTIGREW.—
MR. REBSTOCK HAS A NEW SON.

There is a decided improvement in busi-
ness of late, not only that which is reason-
ably expected when frost has killed all
outside flowers, but a little more than
that. There is a better demand than
there has been at this time for several
years. Chrysanthemums are in good
demand and open none too fast to meet
the sales. Yellow Monarch is gone and
now Yellow Queen and Lager fill the bill,
although Lager with us is decidedly
several days earlier than the Queen. How
well this good chrysanthemum was
named, for it is a queen. Like the
queen across the water it reigns a long
time, being among the earliest, and if not
cut off' in its prime grows more beautifiil
with age and outlasts all contemporary
monarchs. Carnations are daily coming
in in increased quantity and of good
quality. Violets are in fair demand and
there is no more than enough to keep our
friends supplied.

The duty that Mr. Dingley and the
florist committee who went to Washing-
ton put on bulbs has been the means of
shortening up the supply of tulips,
hyacinths, etc., and there is none too
many to go round. There will, I expect,
be a much smaller quantity forced than
for several years, so we can sell our car-
nations and roses instead, which Is en-
tirely in keeping with the views of that
worthy protectionist and eminent politi-
cal economist of Saddle River, N.J.

There is at this writing a dense cloud
of smoke hanging over this city, and

most likely over a large section of this
country. Smoke fi-om forest fires is
making a dull day of what would be lovely
Indian summer. The fires are getting
serious and exist in all directions. I
shiver for the fate of many country vil-
lages should a breeze and a fire come
together. Canada as usual is to blame
for our present troubles. There are hun-
dreds of acres burning up a few miles
back of the Niagara river. With no rain
worth recording for two months the
ground is so dry that no planting or
transplanting can be done.

I have to record the sudden death of
Mr. George H. Lewis, a very prominent
business man of this city and a patron of
horticulture. Many of the florists who
attended the convention here in 1889
will remember the beautiful residence
hotel "The Niagara," at which they
stopped and many more visited. Mrs.
Lewis is an ardent lover of plants and
flowers, and from a humble beginning
their beautiful private establishment now
consists of a fine range of houses, at
present presided overbyMr. Fitzwilliams.

An unexpected visitor this morning
was Mr. Pettigrew, of. Boston. A brief
chat and then he was handed over to the
care of Mr. McMillan, who would doubt-
less run up against Prof. Cowell, of the
South Parks, and then specific and
generic names will fly upward like sparks
at the village smithy. I have just
learned that Mr. Joseph H. Rebstock has
been very recently presented with a dear
little son and everybody is progressing
favorably. We will surely now have a
change of weather. W. S.

Kansas City, Mo.

THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.-FINE 'mUMS.
— BUSINESS QUIET.

The preparations for the third annual
chrysanthemum and flower show of the
Kansas City Florists' Club are being
pushed along at a good rate and it will
be held this year at what is known as the
Kansas City Home Product Show build-
ing, 1221 and 1223 Main street. The
committee have enough 'mums, etc., in
sight to occupy at least three floors of the
immense building and will have the best
show yet held here. The show has been
advertised to a finish this year, owing to
a little disagreement amomg the mem-
bers, which resulted in one or two drop-
ing out of the club, the results of too
much "amateur" members and of allow-
ing them to run things. It is to be hoped
that this will get fixed up by show time.

There are a great many more 'mums
being gro wn here than ever, and all are
looking well. The Heites in particular
show some fine ones; it don't seem possi-
ble to beat some of their 14-inch plants
for size; they are like the top of a tree cut
off and stuck in a pot. Business generally
Is very quiet. W. J. B.

Sedamsville, O.
R. Witterstaetter has made considera-
ble improvement in his plant this summer,
adding three houses short span to south. ,
The new white carnation Evelina is doing
nobly and will be one of the strongest
candidates for honors this season.

V. M. C.

The anndal Chrysanthemum Number
of the American Florist will be issued
November 13. It will be as handsomely
gotten up as any issued in previous years
and will contain many striking original
features. Though this number will give
advertisers extra value there will be no
increase In rates. Send advs. early.

'897.

The American Florist.

267

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements, lo Cents a Line, Agate;

lucli, Si. 40; Column, S14.00.

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts, 6 times. 5 percent; 13 times, 10 per cent;

36 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

No reduction made for large space.

The AdvertlslnK Department of the Amehican
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertaining to those lines ONLV. Please to
remember It.

Orders lor less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Society of American Florists.

PresWent Graham has appointed Mr.
Geo. M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., a
member of the executive committee of the
S. A. F., to fill out the unexpired term of
Mr. J. Cbas. McCullough, who has re-
signed owing to business demands which
prevent his devoting the necessary time
to the duties of the office.

Lilium Harrisii Bulbs.

Knowing Lilium Harrisii bulbs are
generally considered valueless after flow-
ering I thought it might be of interest to
your readers to know that our L. Harrisii
planted out in the garden after flowering
have matured better bulbs this season
than our imported ones.

Richard Uttenweller.

University of Illinois, Champaign, III.

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

BanketB. Jardinieres, Stands. Fern Dishes,
also all Funeral Requisites, Doves. Inscrip-
tions, Metal l>e8ig^iis, l>ried and Artificial
Flowers, and our Special Patent Kihbon
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

i^. :rioe^ «& 00.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

Ilncorpurated. I'ald up Capital ailO.OO 1

Gut Flowers! Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE ONLY.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER, COLO.

^^The dry climate of Colorado enables our growers

to ^trow the best ("arnattonB on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

CUT SMILAX.

I.ONG, STRONG STRINGS, just the kind
you want for that Wedding Decoration.
100 strings, $12.00; one dozen strings. 81.50;
one string, 15 cts. We want $2.75 for 150
Smilax Plants that are too large for 3-inch
pots.

D. WM. BRAINARD, Florist,
Greenhouse, Pease St., Tliompsonville, Conn.

©VV'ftofe^aPe Marftct*.

Cut Flowers.

8T. Louis. Oct. 21.

Koses, lieautles 20.00® 2;') 00

short : .'. HO^I.I.dO

" MennetH. La Franco 2.(KXai 5 oo

Perles. Wootton loot's 2.00

Carnations fancy 2.00

common l.ot)

("osmos 25

Valley 4 00

\ loletH Blnffle .2.5

('allfornia .40

ClirysanthemumB fancy 10.00(<!j2o.OO

common o.OOt"; 8.00

Sm'lai l.i.OUwIS.OO

Adlantum 1 OO

AaparaifUB 25.00®5o!oo

Cincinnati, Oct. 21.

Uosen. Beaut; select 20.00

medium 10.00®16.(10

short 4.0tK« 8.00

Brides. Bridesmaids 2 00(m 4 00

Meteors, Morgans 2 IXX'w 4.00

Perles 2.00® 3.00

Carnations ?5(* 1.00

fancy \ n^

Valley 4.00

Chrysanthemums extra- 12.50@25.00

medium |>.00(»10.00

( 'attleyas 1 50.00

t'mllax 12.50(0)16.00

Adlanlums ' 100

Asparagus 50.00

C. A. KUEHN.
Wholesale Florist,

IIZZ PINE STREET,

— ST. LOUIS, MO.

1WA complete Hue of Wire Ueglgiu.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention given to shipping orders.

N. B. N. B.

We are OPEN AND BEADY FOB BUSINESS

AT

4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

GALVIN & CO.

Wholesale Florists and Dealers in all Florists' Supplies

Fully equipped for Cut Flower Comsignments, and can
command the best market.

VAUGHAN'S XXX "Get There"

XMAS HOLLY.

WRITE OR TELEGRAPH

Every case re-inscected by us. "A
case of Holly in front of tlie store
is worth four in the woods." We
trv to make deliverv of GOOO
HOLLY "the rule" not "the
accident".

J. C. VAUGHAN, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago.

IT'S A MISTAKE
"ANY OLD THING "

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers in.
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

John Conley & Son,

Mannfacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

la TTr 11" '^ox-lz:.

Berlin, Ont — H. C. Shaw has sold his
greenhouses, consisting of 8,500 Ret of
glass, to B. E. Wadsworth,and the estab-
lishment will hereafter be known as the
Rosehurst Conservatories. A general
retail and wholesale business will be car-
ried on.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

Script Letw™, iiM
F««t<.opr with each l«t«r or word.

Uwd by leading floruU everywhere «nii tor sale by tH
wholes'" florista and supply dealers

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager.

'i'.'.?:'i. BOSTON. MASS. ,. .s;i'f,v

When wiitlntf mention the ahbrioan flobirt.

New Orleans.— The New Orleans Hor-
ticultural Society will not hold any chrys-
anthemum show this fall.

268

The American Florist.

Oct. 23,

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson.

A. L. Vaughan.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly,
Bouquet Green, and all Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturers of Wire Work. Write
for quotations.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

When writing mention the American Florist.

A. L. RANDALL,

wiioi6§di6 Fiona

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

AKent for finest (rr&des Waxed and TlsBue Papers

W. E. LYNCH,

issr" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET.
Fine Stock a Specially. CHICA.OO.

©yv'fioPcAaPe Marftet^.

Cut Flowers.

CHICAGO Oct 22.

Roues. Beauties, long 15.00®20 OO

medium 6.00®10.0O

short 4.00® 6.U0

Brides. Bridesmaid 2.00® 3.00

Meteors. Testout 2.00® 4 00

Kalserin 2.00® 5.00

rariiot 5.00

Nlphetos, Perle. Gentler 1.00

Carnations 50® 1.00

fancy l.oO® 2.00

Valley 5.00

Chrysanthemums extra 10. 00® 15. DO

medium 5.00(«10.00

Adlantum. 50® .75

SmUax 10.00(n;12 00

AsparaRus 50.00

The CHRYSANTHEMUMS which we handle are grown by Specialists
who capture the prizes in their classes at the Flower Shows.

Buyers should appreciate the advantage of purchasing their stock from
Headquarters, where the finest flowers in the largest variety can be obtained.
Price list mailed on application

We shall meet prices on competition stock.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,
J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr. 5I and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Phone Main 1143.

Wlien writing mention American Florist.

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Write for Prices.

ALSO DEALER IN

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Bto., Etc, Etro.

L. B. BR AGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

8@"01dest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States.

Wlien writing please mention American Florist.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florists' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL 60..

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE.

.^ CHICAOO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.
15c. per String.

Home-grown SMILAX SEED, 50 cts. per oz.
JOS. E. BONSALL, 308 Garfield Ave.. SALEM, 0.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.
^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-k

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

Wtiol6sal6 Gut Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIRE WOKK A SPECIALTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Randolpli St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT.

so thi-'V will reach yon in ,iu.st as ^ood condition
as they reach ns.

WIRE DESIGNS: A Full Line. Write usfor

HIGH
GRADE

GUT FLOWERS,

Bassett & Washburn,

Successori to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS In

88 Wabash Avenue,
.^^ CMIOA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can till all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of Roses and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us atrial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try us.

WM. F. KASTING, ^^^^^

495 Washington Street, Florist,

BUFFALO, N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited. Special attention given to

shipping orders

l.<oDg Distance Telephone dOOS A.

iSgj.

The American Florist.

269

F. A. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALER IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28tH St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

1612 & 1614 Barker Street, "PTTTT il TkT*T 13TTT A V A

(Bet. Market aud Chestnut), X^XXX Jj.*l. AfiiXlX^XXi^ll, X^.IX.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, Maids, Brides. Kaiserins, etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET.

wnoiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 Ranstead Street.
Lon..;l)isl.n,M I'hon... PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when writing.

CONSIGN TO

aw FKOM

M. A. HART.

Commission "'^n''" Gut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE MKST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

Mention American Florist.

©yRof«*aP« Marftar*.

Cut l«'lowt:r>

NEW York Oct. 20.

Koaes. Beauty, eitra 10 OU625.00

medium 3.00® 8.00

culla 60® 1.00

Bride. BrldeBmald, Meteor 50® 3.00

Camatlone 3.5o. 1 00

Valley 1.00® 2.0O

Adlantum
8mllax. ...
AsparaKUB

(i O0®10.00

40 UXaw 00

Boston. Oct. 20.

Roses. Beauties ti.00(.s25 00

•■ Uontler, I'erle l.llOto 2.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00® .'> 00

Carnations 7;V3 1..50

Valley 3 OOW 4.00

('hrysanlliemuras 4 00('ilt>.00

Adlantum 1 .00

Bmllax 10.00®12.00

AsparaKUB SO 00

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 20.

Koses. Beauties select 20.00

medium 12.00®1B.OO

short 11.00® 8.00

Brldes.MaldB 2 CO® 4.00

Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations 75® 2 00

Valley 3 OOa 4.00

Chrysanthemums fancy 6.()0<§2.'i ilO

ordinary 8 OOa.U',.^0

Violets, double .')i)i'"" ''->

single California 2.'»(" .H)

Smilax 10.0O(a2U.00

AJlantum .50® .75

Asparagus :«.00(S50.00

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
--^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Brealcing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

aud all other choice Roses in
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids

and Valley.
THOS. ^VOUJVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDflN.

WHOLESALE

59 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.
Reset ihipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK.

WH0LE8SLE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, '•'^n'o^Toi.'' mass'*'"*

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

ir market. We g:uarantee payiueut for all Flowers sold. Sales reported
iithlyt or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

QHlenmeutg from regular grrowera a9signe<l separate space i

weekly: payments

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

MISPLACED CONFIDENCE

is something the florist never suflers irom, who
places his FLOWER ORDERS with the
old and reliable

J. K. ALLEN,

67 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Telephone 382 38th St.

JAMES M. KING

is completing additious which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Good Induoenients to Good Growers.

49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

TELEPHONE H)75 :iSth St.

The New York Cut FLOWER Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-t8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

wholesale.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists / ^^obbersin
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlcultiirnl .iuctloneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

Gil Rowers oo Gomissii.

53 WEST 30th STREET,

MacDONALD & McMANUS.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
CUT FLOWERS,

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION.

50 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK.

Telephone 2778"38tli Street.
BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED.

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The American Florist.

Oct. 23,

SKA |^««a Srac(«.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. : E. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Wlllard, Wethersfield, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

Close observers of political ways have
noted that the seed contract went to
Ohio, yet all admit fairness in the award
and that the lowest bidder won.

Rochester, N. Y.— James Vick's Sons
are removing from their location near the
N. Y. C. R. R. depot to more spacious
quarters on Elm street near Main, where
they have added conveniences and more
room.

Among the firms represented at Wash-
ington at the time of the recent Govern-
ment purchase were Robert Buist, D.
Landreth & Sons, Jerome B. Rice & Co.,
Peter Henderson & Co., Joseph Breck &
Sons, while a dozen or more other firms
submitted proposals.

Visiting Chicago.— J. A. Everitt, seeds-
man, of Indianapolis; H. M. Claire, with
S. L. Allen & Co. (Planet Jr.); James
Comont, of Messrs. Carter & Co.,
London; J. C. McCullough, Cincinnati:
S. Y. Haines and Miss C. H. Lippincott,
Minneapolis; C. C. Bowen, of D. M.
Ferry & Co., returning from a western
trip.

Telegraphic advices from Washington
indicate that the Henry Phillips Seed &
Implement Co., Toledo, O., were awarded
the entire Government contract for vege-
table and flower seeds for the sum of
$69,427, to be put up in packets at
Toledo, O. The highest bid was that of
the Cameron Seed Co., of Nebraska, who
offer to supply the list for $143,983.
Messrs. Phillips & Son are certainly to be
congratulated on securing such an im-
portant order.

Montreal.

indications of better times —first
'mums — the chrysanthemum show. —

A. T. martin insolvent.— new STORE.—
cemetery sells plants.— MR. bain's
IMPROVEMENTS.

If the readers of the Florist have not
had much news from the metropolis of
Canada it must not be imagined that we
have been sleeping or idle; it was only
owing to the little animal who had charge
of this department being too much en-
grossed in his own personal affairs to give
the necessary time to weekly notes.

The indications of better times for the
florist are already very marked. The
trade during the past summer has been the
best in several years, and there is every
reason to hope that it will continue on
the same lines through the winter. The
weather all summer was very unfavora-
ble to the production of good flowers, it
being cold and wet in the early part and
excessively dry during the last three
months. Carnation plants as a rule were
about half the size of last year, but per-
haps they will give better results, as they
are firmer and better able to resist dis-
ease.

The first 'mums made their appearance
in the shops on October 1, being just in
time to take the place of the late branch-
ing asters, which were cut down by frost
on the night of September 30. Roses have
been plentiful all the fall and of fair qual-
ity, but carnations have not commenced
to come in In any quantity yet.

The committee having the chrysanthe-
mum show in hand intend to leave noth-
ing undone to make the show of '97 the

best ever attempted in Canada. Elabor-
ate plans for the laying out and decora-
tion of the hall are in course of prepara-
tion and will be on lines altogether differ-
ent from anything heretofore attempted
in the Windsor Hall. The doors will not
be opened to the public until 8 o'clock in
the evening, and owing to absence in Eng-
land of the honorary president. Lord
Mount Royal, there will be no formal
opening, as has usually been the custom.
The admission on the opening night will
be 50 cents and on the other two days 25
cents. The dates are 9th, 10th and 11th
of November.

The insolvency of A. T. Martin, the flo-
rist, has been announced, with liabilities
of over $24,000.

T. E. Gorman, of Outremont, has
opened a store on Dorchester street, and
he has also added about 2,000 feet of
glass to his establishment.

The management of Mount Rjyal cem-
etery have launched Into commercial flor-
iculture on a large scale. I am told that
their output of plants the past season was
very large.

S. S. Bain has added some glass and
rebuilt part of his plant, making his place
one of the best equipped establishments
in the neighborhood. He has been very
successful with his roses this season.

James McKenna.

Leominster, Mass.

Jos. Fuller has built a fine carnation
house this season 30x130. Mr. Fuller is
cutting chrysanthemums of superior qual-
ity and is one of the few with wnom
Golden Wedding chrysanthemums do
well, the foliage being luxuriant and
clean, and with no traces of the trouble
experienced by most growers.

In the neighboring town of South Lan-
caster chrysanthemums of the highest
grade are grown by the private gardeners
generally. E. O. Orpet places Sunder-
bruch at the head of the list of early yel-
lows. At the new Bayard Thayer estate,
where Jas. Bryden Is In charge, a big arti-
ficial pond or tankisbeiogconstructedfor
aquatic plants. It is over 100 feet in
length and about 60 feet at the widest
part, irregular in outline and cement
lined. It will be fed by a natural brook,
and when this runs short hydrant water
can be turned on.

Jos. Clarke is making extensive im-
provements in the grounds of which he
has charge, which necessitates the re-
moval of many largre conifers.

Everywhere in this section violets do
well and are a favorite crop. Campbell
is the variety most largely planted.

Prepare advs. now for our annual
Chrysanthemum Number to be issued
November 13.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

Advertisements nnaer tble bead wlU be Inserted at
tbe rate of lu cents a line (seven words) eaob Inser-
tion. Casb mast accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under tbls bead.

SITUATION WANTED— By youoR man. Kood iirower
of roses. carnatioDB. "muina, et«.
Geo. Spencer, 2 N. Urst St., W. Knuxvllle, Tenn.

■ Brombeld St.. Boston.

) American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By younK man; years e.\-
O perlence. Good place more of an object than
waKes. Address W, ctire American Klorlat.

SITUATION WANTBD-By a grower of roses, car-
nations and general Kreen bouse stock. Hetere-
ences It required. Address F B, Nonvalk, O.

SITUATION wanted— Man experienced Id grow-
ing roses, palms and general greenbouse plants;
age 25. married. Address R D, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-Marrled, age i'l; 9 years'
experience; American. Best of recommendations.
Soutbern or western states preferred.

E. E. BloomfielL). Nashville. Tenn.

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced single
florist, as working foreman; Is at present manag-
ing a business of over tiiXIO feet of glass (over 1 years
In present place). Best <»f references. Address

P L, care American Florist, C'hicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By a competent florist and
gardener; IT years experience In growing cut
flowers, tropical plants and general stock. A flrat-clasa
designer and decorator; age 29. single. Address
Herman Schumann, 3001 Wallace St., Cblcago.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman by a thor-
oughly competent practical man as grower for
roses, carnations, "mums, violets, and general cut
flower grower; competent In all the different depart-
ments of tbe trade; able to prove what lie pretends to
be. Address Florist, care Mr. Vincent.

McHenry St., Cincinnati, O.

cblds, palms, ferns, stove plants, etc. Also well posted
In growing of cut flowers. Good designer and decora-
tor. First-class references. South or California pre-
ferred. Address with particulars,

ORCHIDS, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By florist; life experience
In all branches of tbe business; as manager or
foreman of private or commercial place In or around
BostO" preferred. Married, age 30 Highest referen-
ces. None but those requiring a practical man need
apply. Address Eastern Florist,

care W. J. Stewart, i;? Bromfleld St., Boston.

/ANTED- Two assistants In greenhouse; wages
$9.00 per week. References required. Address
J. A. Peterso-V, Westwood, Cincinnati, O.

w

w

ANTED— An experienced fireman, aoberand thor-
oughly reliable. Address
PKOB8T Bros. Flokal Co.. Kansas City, Mo.

WANTED— To buy for cash, a florist establishment
In good repair, within ;^0 miles of New York City,
containing from t;,OOU to lO.OOU feet of Klass and about
five acres of land suitable for rose, carnation and
violet culture. Submit only your beat fltfures to

R. Baud. IKU W. Genesee St., Syracuse, N. Y.

F

lOR SALE — Two preenhouses. heated with hot
water; dwelllnir house attached. Address

Illinois, care American Klorist.

F

lOR SALE— Five greenhouses and dwelling. .'»0 miles
from Chicago. Will sell or trade right away. Ad-
8 Mrs, L N. PAKTKii)t.;E. Sycamore, III.

■po

FOR SALE— In Warren, R. I., 5 greenhouses, nice 6-
room cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and

Srapevlnes. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
01 water. Windmill supplies water over the pretn-
leea. Can be bought on easy terms. Apply to

O. H. NYE, Warren. R. I.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY.

FOR SALE— Florist store on Broadway between 3lBt
and 3:id Sts. and opposite one of the moat prominent
hotels In New York. Weekly proflta up to the present
time $100. Rent very low. Will dispose of same very
reasonably. Reasons for selling, other large business
takes my entire time.

J. FLEISCHMAN, 2oth St. & Broadway. New York.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health.

Resident traveler in western territory
familiar with the Plant, Bulb and Seed
trade. State particulars, experience
and references.

HENRY A. DREER,
LoCl< Box 1618, PHILADELPHIA.

Send your address tor my Illustrated
catalogue of these superb flowers.

M. B. FAXON, Boston, Bflass.

1897.

The American Florist.

271

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

25i-inch pots lOcls. peicloz; S'JoOper KM)

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

25^- inch pots . . . . t(l Its. per doz ; 82 50 per 1(XI

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3- inch pots SI) cts, per iloz, ; 8.'!.50 per UK)

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown 81.00 per KKl

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88.00 per 1(X)

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.00 per 100: Portia. Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

ALM

^t^e-e^

FRESH

ON HAND

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.
I Prtces lor weleet seeds quoted on application.
. Xj. sc:!^xXfX.x:E<,

'404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York,

GEO. WITTBOLD, """Vi^'^ll'b

Of any kind quoted f. o. b.
at lowest rates, by

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS.

FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS.

Portia, Hector, Mctiowaii, T. Cartledge,
Daybreak. Kislier, 4000 Alaska, #5.00
per 100. ;:g^CASH with order.

F. BURKI, Bellevue, Pa.

2e. CINERARIAS. 2e.

We have a large stock of the choicest strain of
Dwarf, Large-Flowering Cinerarias, which we
put at this low figure.

1Vi-\n , ready to shift. $2 per 100: $15 per 1000.
500 at 1000 rate. Extra plants added.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets,

UTICA, N. Y.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for ••Comments and Facts. "

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenfield, Pa.

y miles beUjw Plltaburt;. Pa.

R Cn^ ^M T A Q Pres. (. arnut and M. De Lesseps'
DJ!iUrV/il iJlO tine plants from 2^1. eh pol8,2c-
rLrKeniea Gultalta Sandersonll and Hybrlda Multl-
fiora from 2-inch pots, Ic Pres. Carnoi, 3-lnch pots,
elcKant plants for stock, -Ic.

ARTILLERY PLANT . nice plants from 2-ln. pote 2
JKSSAilLNB GKACILLIMUM, from :li^ In. pots 2i

FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO., Beatty, 0.

JUST ARRIVED.

Choice Stock Imported Japan Lily Bulbs.

AURATUM, 7 to 9 inch Per lOO $4.75

" 9 to II •' " 6.00

RUBRUM, 7 to 9 " " 5.50

" 9 to II " " 7.50

ALBUM, 7 to 9 " " 7.50

9 to II " " 8.50

Special Prices on large lots.

Headquarters for

CHINESE

SACRED LILIES.

One of the best selling; bulbs for

the retail counter.
STRICTLY CHOICE STOCK, lots of 120

at 4^ cts. each; $42 per 1000.
Write for prices on quantities.

BOOK YOUR ORDERS

NOW

for our "GET THERE" Brand

Xmas Holly and
Bouquet Green.

We can take care of same to
YOUR ADVANTAGE.

Azaleas, aii sizes.

NOW READY.

New Importation Fancy Baskets.

We still have a fair assoriment of DUTCH AND FRENCH BULBS. Will
make Special Prices to close them out.

''""'^^^Vil^'- YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE, «**%«,5?S'ita"o!^''"^-

BURPEE'S

♦ SEEDS

\ Philadelphia.

W. and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop'

to LARGE buyers.

\ ALL KINDS OF BULBS- f

f Lilium Harrisii, Freesias, Roman Hya- ♦
♦ cinths. Narcissus, etc., etc. Special 4

1 prices on Hppltoalion, A

WEEBER & DON, ^r/,l?i"w*'lrr

4 114 Chambers St.. NEW YORK CITY. {

Mention Amerloan Flortet.

GLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbsf Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

jVEJ-vsr ^'OFeic ciT-y.

Ser](i for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VARlBTtBS.
ROSES, from 3-lnoti pots.

CARNATIONS, (ur fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
_ VIOLETS.

Prices low. Send for list.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N. V.

Fern Pteris Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from '2i^-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to is, $3.50 per
100; 830.00 per 1000.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

COLLECTION OF PALMS. A BARGAIN.

3 Seaforthla elegans. Mncti, at S .44 J .',(0

2 Oreodoxa regia, 4-lDcti, at 50 1.00

2 Latanla borlx>nlca. 4-lnch. at 25 50

2 Oocos plumosa, 3 Inch, at 50 1.00

4 Phcenlx recllnata, 3-Inch, at 10 .40

4 Lalania borbonlca, 3-lnch. at 10 ,40

2Seaforthlaelegan8, (Mnch,at 60 1.20

" Rubber plants. 4-inch, at. .

2 Sword Ferns, 3 and 41nch, at 10 ,20

Above collection of fine plants for $5.00.

Cast) with order. I«.20

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

PALMS.

SEND FOR SIZES AND PRICES.

EDWIN LONSDALE.

CHESTNUT HILL. - PHILA.. PA.

FERNS.

We make a Specialty of small Ferns
for the Fall trade.
Write for special prices on large quantities.
Order early.

JOHJV SCOTOT,

Heap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Montinn Am'*Tloiin Florldt

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

Nov6lti6s in Decorative Plants

MARKET AND 49th STREETS,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

j,A.co:^ -w. ns.A.nrrffxsa'o,

The Reading; Nursery, READING, MASS.

Established lSi4.

when wTltlnK mention American Florist

BOUVARDIAS— Double pink and white, fine
plants from open ground, $5 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS - Fine assortment, field-
grown, So.OO per 100.

SMILAX-Strong, 2^-inch, $2.50 per 100; $15.00
per 1000.

AMPELOPSI8 VEITCHII-Strong plants
from 4-inch pots, $6 00 per 100.

Send for Fall Trade List.
VICK & HILL CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Per 100

SMI LAX-Stroni! 1 year SI. 50 and tS.iiO

CLEMATIS-Leadlng kinds for fall

P>EONI AS— Uerljaceous. choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS -Double and single PoeU 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low prices.
DOWNING GOOSE8ERRIES-land3year.

DAISIES-SnowtJakeand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES -In assortment 10.00

F. A. BALLER, Bloominston, III.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

;Hncb pots * .75 perdoz.; I ti.OO per 10

:iWinch pots 1. -'5 perdoz.; 10.00 per 10 '

5-fnchpots 2.2operdoz.: 20.00perl0t

fyCash with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box 82, Carlisle, Pj.

272

The American Florist.

Oct. 23^

Rochester, N. Y.

A UNIQUE TABLE DECORATION. — FLOWERS
IN GOOD DEM AND. — STOCK SHOWS EFFECT
OF UNSEASONABLE HEAT.

The past week called for quite a few
decorations for weddings, dinners and
other celebrations; in some of these, flow-
ers were used extensively, in others plants
and greeneries along with highly colored
autumn foliage was the prevailing feat-
ure. At a farewell dinner, given by a
wealthy out of town contractor on the
completion of a large sewer contract, to
the city sewer commissioners and some of
his intimate friends, a most unique center-
piece adorned the table. Several lengths
of glazed tile with Tee connections, rest-
ing and half hidden in a bed of adiantum
formed the foundation for the affair;
bright shovels, spades and picks, less
than half the ordinary size, lay across the
pipes; a profusion of white and pink
chrysanthemums. Bride and Bridesmaid
roses and silk ribbons were used in orna-
menting the whole; flowers were pouring
loosely from the outlets and were con-
tinued the whole length of the table. The
effect was really pleasing, although the
mere idea of having an imitation of a
sewer on a dining table would perhaps
spoil the appetite of most anvbady but a
sewer contractor. But the florist has to
humor his patrons and in this case he was
equal to the occasion and handled the
subject with remarkable success. Violets
were used for boutonnieres and the
spacious hall was lavishly decorated with
large palms, and ceiling, chandeliers and
doors draped with asparagus and smilax
in a unique manner.

Flowers have been in good demand
and were not too plenty. The retail price
for chrysanthemums is still from $2 to $3
per dozen but next week a larger supply
IS expected in the market and it is doubt-
ful whether this price can be kept up much
longer. Roses from the local growers
show the effects of the unprecedented
October heat (in the eighties for nearly
every day); with violets the same trouble
prevails, flowers small again. Carnations
are coming in more freely than formerly
and are also of better size. Although
there is still a lot of outdoor mignonette
offered, the larger and perfect spikes
grown under glass find ready purchasers
at greatly advanced figures. K.

Pittsburg.

TRADE HOLDS UP WELL —CLUB MEETING.
—PROBABILITY OF A CHRYSANTHEMUM
SHOW —COMMITTEE APPOINTED —STATE
V-P. OF S. A. F. — FAILURE OF P. VOS.

Trade has kept up very well the past
week, and the outlook is very encourag-
ing for continued improvement. Stock is
plenty and of good quality. The chrys-
anthemums in the market this week are
very fine, fully up to a high standard of
quality, but they have been grown in such
quantities this year that the prices are
very low indeed, wholesale from 50 cents
per dozen up to $2 for extra fine blooms.
Carnations are coming In freely, roses and
violets likewise.

The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists'
and Gardeners' Club held their regular
meeting on the evening of the 14th inst.
with a very ■ fair attendance. The ques-
tion of holding a flower show this fall
was fully discussed: the conclusion
reached was that the club would not give
one under Its own auspicies, but that if
some one or two of the charitable socie-
ties would undertake it, being responsible
for expenses and of course reaping the
benefit of any profits, the florists would
get up the show. A committee of three

was appointed to see if arrangements on
the above plan could be made. Messrs.
Fred Burki, T. P. Langhans and E. C.
Ludwlg were named as the committee;
they to report at the next meeting on the
28th inst. At the present time everything
looks very favorable for a show, as I
understand two or three societies are
anxious to undertake it and there maybe
more in the field before the 28 th.

Mr. Gastave Ludwig has received a
notice of his appointment as state vice-
president for Pennsylvania by the Society
of American Florists. He has accepted
the position and will do all be can to
further the aims of the S. A. F. Mr. Lud-
wig reports business brisk with him; this
week he had something of novelty, it was
the flower Nerine Fothergillia, scarlet
and in bunches resembling the azalea but
smaller in siz;; they took very well with
the public and sold readily. Mr. John J.
Murchi, of Sharon, was the grower of
them.

In a letter from Holland to Mr. L. is
mentioned the failure of Mr. P. Vos and
from the tenor of it he will not likely be
able to continue his business. Mr. Vos
was here last spring and made many
friends; he has a new narcissus that gave
great promise of becoming avaluable
addition in that line.

Mr. M. Kice, of M. Rice & Co., Phila-
delphia, was a visitor this week.

Regia.

St. Paul.

FIRST KILLING FROST —TRADE IMPROVING
DAILY — L. L. MAY & CO.'s NEW STORE —
FIRE INSURANCE — VISITOR.

The first killing frost came the night of
the 8ch. Up to this date cannas, gerani-
ums, coleus, verbenas, begonias, etc.,
were in full bloom and summer's floral
beauties were blended in autumn's dying
tints. The cold snap found most of the
florists prepared for it, and the following
day most of the tender stock outside was
taken care of. The season has been a
record breaker in more respects than one.

Trade is improving daily as the weather
becomes cooler and society resumes its
sway. Roses and carnations are now of
good quality, with thesupply aboutequal
to the demand. Beauty, Bride and Perle
are the best sellers at present. Chrysan-
themums aie beginning to show them-
selves in the store windows, the earliest
arrivals being Bergmann and Montmort.
Violets have also put in an appearance,
being in bloom several weeks earlier than
last year. There is a good sale also for
palms, ferns and otherornamental plants.
Shipping trade is exceptionally good, and
some of the wheat jnoney is at last finding
its way to the florist's pocket.

L. L. May & Co. have moved into their
new quarters on 6th and Minnesota
streets. Their retail store fronts on 6th
street, is 30 feet wide and 100 feet in
length. This is two stories in height with
a basement. Immediately back of this
store is a conservatory 50 feet square.
This contains a fjuntain and is well filled
with choice palms, ferns, stove plants,
orchids, etc., ttie benches being arranged
in irregular forms giving a park-like ap-
pearance to the whole interior. An out-
side entrance to the conservatory is had
on Minnesota stieet. The offices and
wholesale department arelocated on Min-
nesota street in a four-story and basement
building 100x30 feet. This building also
joins the conservatory and is connected
with it, both buildings with the conserv-
atory forming an L and fronting on two
streets. The office and shipping room are
located on the first floor of the Minnesota
street building. The second floor is the

wholesale order room, the third floor the
packet room, while the fourth floor and
basement are used for stock rooms. The
building, erected at a cost of $60,000, is
adapted to all the needs of their business
and is a strong and substantial edifice.
Located in the heart of the retail district,
the business should prosper. A large and
commodious bevelled plate glass refriger-
ator adorns the retail store.

Apropos to the organization of a mu-
tual fire insurance company, what rates
are paid in the different cities, and do any
of the brethren carry insurance on the
contents of their houses? In this city
board rates vary from $1.80 to $2.50 per
$100 per year.

Dr. Schiffman, our orchid expert, has
some very fine cattleyas now in bloom.

C. C. Pollworth, of Milwaukee, was a
recent caller. Felix.

Providence, R. I.

FAVORABLE OUTLOOK — BETTER FEELING
EVERYWHERE —JACK FROST ARRIVES. —
NEW STORES.— MR. RENNIE ILL —FINE
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. — MRS. FISHER CAP-
NATION.

The outlook for a prosperous season is
better than a year ago. We all feel that
the convention hasawakened new interest
in our city and it has been instrumental
in creating a better feeling among our
profession.

Jack Frost has paid his respects to
about all the tender plants outside, and
his mighty power has been felt to a
great extent on many others. The S.
A. F. badge at Roger Williams Park is,
however, still intact and speaks pleasant
memories of the convention.

Timothy O'Connor has moved to West-
minster street, where he has a fine show
window and a very commodious store in
full dress. Wm. H. Wing has re-opened his
store, foot of College Hill. Ed. J. John-
ston makes a good display as usual, with
his regular corps of attendants. In fact
all the stores and show windows have an
air of attractiveness.

A. M. Rennie has been confined to the
house for several days. Fears are ex-
pressed that he may have over-exerted
himself at the bowling contest, which
caused hernia; we all hope to see him
about soon.

F. Macrae has been cutting some fine
chrysanthemums since the first cutting
two weeks ago. Mac. always has nice
'mums "don't you know." Wm. Millar,
of Rhode Island Greenhouses, is also
bringing in market a nice lot of the early
varieties.

Carnations are coming in in good quan-
tity and quality, although the general
complaint is that the plants from the field
were not quite up to the standard. The
Mrs. Fisher, a favorite here, seems to be
deteriorating, and many are discarding
it. It does fine with me and I am still in
love with Mrs. Fisher.

Roses are plentiful ju5t now and not
much demand except lor fuatral work.

Mercury outside 66°, about right for a
midsummer night. Little Khody.

Pensacola, Fla — W. F. Lewis is dead
after an lllnessof tnree years with catcer.
Mr. Lewis was well and favorably known
in Cleveland, O., before his removal to
Pensacola. He was for many years a
member of the Sjciety of American
Florists uatil sickness forced him out of
active life.

Germantown, Pa.— The judges at the
coming fall exhibition of tht Germantown
Hort. Society will be Messrs. Thos. Cart-
ledge, Chester Davis and Wm. K. Harris.

i8g7.

The American Florist,

273

CARNATIONS

LARGE FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

VICTOR per doz. $1.50; per 100 SIO

EMMA WOCHER " 1.00; '' $ 8

ARMAZINDY " I.OO; " S8

DELLA FOX, I

DAVBREAK,

ELDORADO,

IVORY, I

LIZZIE McCOWAN, Per 100 $6, CO

MINNIE COOK, Per 1000 $50. OO

ROSE QUEEN, I

SILVER SPRAY,

TIDAL WAVE, I

WM. SCOTT, I

Wr!t« for Special I'rlceMaton Palms and Ferns.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

GREENHOUSES:
Western Springs. HI.

CHICAGO:

84&86 Randolph St.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

$5.00
10.00
12.50

STANDARD VARIETIES,
MRS. C. H. DUHME,
MRS. GEO. M. BRADT,

F. DORNER & SONS CO..

UA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

AlwRVB mention Amerlciin FIorlBt.

CARNATIONS.

ROSE QUEEN, PORTIA. Fine, stocky
lieUi-nrowii plants. j::i.(Ki per 100.

SMILAX.

GEO. 80USTER, ELGIN, ILL.

Palms, all kinds and sizes Ficus, Arau-
carias. Cyclamen, Primroses and

Azalea indica in any quantity; prices
very low; quality A No. 1.
Eucharis amazonica, $2.00 per 100.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny City, Pa.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN. Importer of Bulbs. Plants, Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

Mention this paper.

TRv DREER'S
Garden Seeds,

IPIants, Bulbs & Requisites.
I They are the best at the
f lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENRY A. DKEET.,
Fhlladelplila, Fs.
Mention Am. Florist when writlnR.

T T If T T Z'or Insurance a^lnst
r^ f\ I I damagre by hail,

^^J:'^^^^ Addresi

JOHN Q. E9l,ER. Seo't, F. H. A.. Saddle River. H-l

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

I HERB'S PANSIES

: THE BEST.

SEED, $1.25 per 1-4 ounce.
PLANTS, $5.00 per 1000; 75c.

per 100; 2,500 for $10.00.
SMILAX, line plints at J!l.25 per lOO;

JIO (I I per 1000 Sample for 10 cts.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
X HERR'S

ICARNATIONS

X 3000 TRIUMPH. Hi- li.-si, i>ink in .-vfry |.iirti.-i,l;

X A.JCvKI5J«T :ivi. HE;ieJE«,

2000 McGOWAN, 1
1000 ARMAZINDY.

700 ABUNDANCE. ! (-_ c«^

500 PORTIA. f ^^- '=*'^

300 ALASKA. I

500 CARTLEDGE, J

rti.-iil.ir I .v.T LT.w. ;il .f7..S(J per liundroO.

August Rolker&Sons

Wholesale Dealers in

lor Florists and Horticulturists have removed their

exten.sive stocks to their

NEW STORE AND OFFICES AT

Orders from the trade solicited.

GEO. A. KUHL,

WliolesalG Gut Flowers,

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

and SMILAX.

GEO. A. KUHL, - - Pekin, IN.

Mention American Florist,

CARNATIONS

1100 Rose Queen, and about 100 each of
Scott, Tidal Wave, Nancy Hanks, Helen
Kellar, and Dorner; $30.00 takes the lot,
about 1500 in all, or by the 100 $i 00

A.. Ci. I»I«II«CE Aj CO.,
88 & 90 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co., Boskoop, Holland.

ORGHIDS'^SSS'ORGHIDS
For Florists.

Ci A 'KrTIT''D ST. ALBANS. ENGLAND.
aJXIXUXaDt, and BRUGES, BELGIUM.

AOENT:

A.DIMMOCK,ll4 Chambers St., N. Y. City.

CARNATIONS

Free from Disease, neld-growu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

•«TT/\T "PTfiS '•000 LADY CAMPBELL.
VXVfXlXiXW. field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PANSIES that PAY and PLEASE

Onr strain of Select Giant Bugnot and best Novelties
for large blooms and beautiful coloring are up to any
other best Robust deld plants, liOc per UXl; $4.00 ner
lOlKI. Large lots special price. tiEKU, Mli oz. iWc;
1 oz- S4.50.

Geraniums. 60.000 under way; Coleus, Bego-
nias, Petunias and Verbenas are Specialties.

D. K. HERR. Rider Ave., Lancaster, Pa.

Always mention the
American .j^Florist when
writing to advertisers.

CARNATIONS.

Strong and healthy field-grown plants.
Rose Queen, Portia,

Delia Fox, Corsair,

Nancy Hanks, Kohinoor,

Lizzie Gilbert.

$3 00 per 1(0; S25 00 per lOCO. No order

far less thin 100 accepted.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Field HYDRANGEAS

1000 FINE STOCKY OTAESA.

To be sold quick.

When writlnj? i

WOODHAVEN, N. Y.

ntion the American Florist.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $\ 5o per dozen;
g 10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE. Paul P. P., Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS. L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

• Price List.

E.G. HILL & CO.,

Wholesale Fiorisis

RICHMOND. INDIANA

PRIMROSES. Per 100

CHINESE PRIMROSES, 3-inch pots J2.50

CINERARIAS, ready Nov. 1st 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 20 vars., 5. inch pots.. 8.00
PANSY PLANTS, ready Oct. 15th, 1000 $3.50, .tiO

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

FIELD GROWN uARNATIONSi

New and standard vars., 8.5,00 per 100 and upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich

Always mention the American Flo
Ti$t when writin£ to advertisers.

274

The American Florist.

Oct. 23^

Omaha, Neb.

PLANTS AT THE EXPOSITION.— AMONG LO-
CAL FLORISTS — PROSPECTS ENCOURAG-
ING.— A. DONAGHUE, JR., MARRIED. — VIS-
ITORS.

Lists of plants to be used on the
grounds of the Trans-Mississippi Exposi-
tion next spring were sent to the trade
upon the 5th of October with a request
for estimates; and while most of the trade
sent in the estimates all are unsatisfied
with the way the lists of plants were got-
ten up, also the amounts named, in all
only 100,000, which theyconsideredmuch
too few.

Calling on J. W. and E. E. Arnold we
found they had pulled out all their bench-
ing and are replacing it with new and
reconstructing the entire interior of their
range of glass. They had some very fine
carnations to show and report business
very good.

Lewis Henderson has a fine lot of
'mums just showing color, which promise
a good crop of flowers. His roses look
well and his business is improving. He
has quite a unique window decoration,
an old-fashioned mill being the principal
subject in the foreground. Just what the
mill produces we couldn't see, but Lewis
probably expects to grind out business
this winter.

Peterson Bros, report business fair for
this season. Their 'mums look well and
will be in in about ten days; their roses
and carnations are coming in good.

Hess & Swoboda have added two new
houses and repaired their entire plant.
They have put In a new 60-horse-power
boiler. "Mums look well, just showing
color. Business fair. Beauties very good
color, and general stock improving.

Robert Unger has opened a store at 1 15
South 16th street. Mr. Unger has run
the old Parker place for the past two
years, and has a fine lot of 'mums just
coming in. He is also cutting quite a
quantity of good violets. He reports
business opening up a little slow.

Donaghue is cutting some Al Beauties,
La France and Meteor. His roses give
every promise of a first-rate crop this
winter. Carnations are getting their
color; 'mums very good and just coming
in. He has just completed the rearrange-
ment of his steam pipes, putting in larger
mains, etc. Business with him is fair, but
he expects it fairer when the fair comes.
A. Donaghue, Jr., was married to Miss
Katharina Damm, at Detroit, Mich., on
September 22.

L. C. Chapin, of the firm of Chapin
Bros., Lincoln, Neb., was in the city re-
cently; also David Nicol, of Green &Nicol,
Fremont, Neb. A. D.

WilliamspoTt, Pa.

Messrs. Evenden Bros, have recently
rebuilt and enlarged two of their carna-
tion houses, making each 100x22. They
have likewise overhauled their entire
plant, having introduced many improve-
ments throughout.

A general improvement in business is
noticeable all along the line. Quite a few
wedding decoration orders have been
booked for the near future. Taken all in
all the prospects never seemed briehter.
Homo.

MuNciE, Ind. — The Muncie Floral Co.
will open their cut flower store November
1 at 115 W. Adams street. Mr. B. F.
Wilson will issue a seed catalogue the
coming season. Mr. Geo. Miller has
greatly improved his house and office by
general repairs, painting, etc. Mr. G.
Butterfield erected two houses this sum-
mer for vegetables.

Areca lutescens, Latania borbonica, Kentias,
Cocos Weddeliana, Etc.

HARDY, HOME-GROWN, PERFECT PLANTS, LARGE STOCK OF ALL SIZES.

CALL AND SEE THEM. They will BEAR INSPECTION.

Wholesale List on application.

JOSEPH HEACOGK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention American Florlat.

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Our cardations are grown with the greatest care, and are first-class plants. Free from disease.
We pack light by our improved system of packing, by which we can send tnem to all parts of the
United States and Canada in perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT DELLA FOX BUTTERCUP

$1 ."lO per dozen, $8 ou per hundred.
ALRERTINI CHESTER PRIDE

BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT NICKELSON

%\:i[i per dozen. 3HJ 00 per hundred.

SWEETBRIER SILVER SPRAV CHESTER PRIDE

MRS. CARNECIE PORTIA WM. SCOTT

L. L. LAMBORN GRACE WILDER ROSALIND

JI.IJO per dozen. lf.i.(X) per liundred. W,^ (10 per thuusand.

J. ij. iSTijXjonr, :^XjOoaa: 9:^X7^0-. i>.*v.

4O3OOO

U CARNATIONS.

CLEAN HEALTHY STOCK.

ii«i

mid

.2d size. .S3. 00 $25.00

Scott 1st •

" 2d •

McCowan 2d •

Mrs. Fisher

Portia ist ■

Tidal Wave ist ■

5.00
3.00
3.00
5.00
5.00
5.00

40.00
25.00
25.00
40.00
40.00
40.00

PORTIA.

We have about 5,000 extra line large POKTIA.

100 California Violets

ft. 00 per bund red.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

SOUTHPORT. - - CONN.

THE ANNUAL

Ghrysanthemum
Number . . .

OF THE

American Florist

WILL BE ISSUED

NOVEMBER 13.
— SEND ADVS. EARLY.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Flokist.

B'rIJL CARNATIONS

Good, healthy stock, 83 per 100. Cash with order.

1000 Craig, 1000 Goldfinch,

1500 Alaska, , 1000 Rose Queen,

150 Peachblow, 500 Delia hox,

3000 Scotts, 500 Albertini,

3000 DRACAENA INOIVISA. price for 6 in. pots, JIG

per 100.
5000 LATANIA BORBONICA. 4-inch pots, JlSper 100.
2000 FERNS— Nephrolepis exaltata.Sinch pots, $10

per 100.
1000 Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. 3-inch pots, 812.00

per 100.
tOOO Cordata compacta. ?. inch. $12.00 per 100. All

E, HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

5000 FIELD-GROWN

SCOTT
CARNATIONS.

Second Size, $3.00 per 100, Cash.

FINE HEALTHY PLANTS.

ELLIOTT & ULAM,

228 Fifth Ave., PITTSBURG, PA.

clean and healthy.

BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from 2)i-inch pots,

$20.00 per 1000; 82.50 per 100.
BRIDE and BRIDESMAID, from Scinch pots,

$35.00 per 1000; $4 00 per 100.
KAISERIN. S3.00 per 100.
SMILAX PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.

TERMS CASH.

NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

RnnCPRCDDICC HOUGHTON, extra fine 2 yr.
UUUOLDLnniLO plants.81 20oer 100. Extra
1 year at ^0c per lOU. SMITH'S IMPROVED, extra
fine 2 year, 82 per 100. Extra 1 year. 81. .50 per 100.
CURRANTS- Fay's Prolific Cherry. White Grape,
Lee's Prolific, extra fine 2 year, 81.70 per 100; 1 year
selected, 81.00 per ICO. By the 1000 same rate.
CLEMATIS VIRG.NIANA— American White, sweet-
scented, 2 year, fine, 5c. Price advanced soon as
surplus stock is sold. Packing free.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

iSgj. The American Florist. 275

THE ANNUAL

Clirysdntliemum Number

OF THE

AMERICAN FLORIST

WILL BE ISSUED

^N^o^^erxxlbor 13.

It will be fully equal to the best of those of previous
years, and will contain some striking new feat-
ures. Don't fail to have an adv. in it.
Extra value, but no increase
in rates.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street, ^ I^TTTI^ ^ 1^f>

276

The American Florist.

Oct. 23,

Indianapolis.

CLUB MEETING. — CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW
MATTERS — INVITATION TO THE TRADE. —
PREMIUMS OFFERED. — A FIRE. — TRADE
IMPROVING SLOWLY, BUT STEADILY.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists' Club for October was held at Mr.
LangstafTs residence. The attendance
was verv good and several new members
were eltcted. The committee on state
fair reported as stated in last correspond-
ence. Mr. McKeand, city florist, exhib-
ited some blooms of his excellent new
cannas. Mr. Hatfield in his usual enter-
taining talk gave his experience with
cannas for the past summer, fertilization,
growth, etc. An appropriation was set
apart to be used by the committee on en-
tertainment during the chrysanthemum
show. The following were appointed on
that committee: Wm. G. Bertermann, E.
A. Parker and F. B. Alley. These mem-
bers will work in conjunction with the
State Society committee. A bowling con-
test and an evening of unusual pleasure is
promised our visitors during the show.
The first week in November was selected
for the show so as not to conflict with
other shows and to give all our florist
friends a chance to visit our show and
our entertainment. This is the official
invitation and everyone in the trade is
invited; further particulars in next
number.

After the meeting all present were in-
vited to the dining room, where a spread
had been prepared by Mrs. Langstafi'and
daughter. Miss Langstaff also sang,
accompanied on the piano. She is a
singer of local reputation. The evening
was very much enjoyed by everyone
present.

The chrysanthemum show outlook is
very promising. The premium list is
much larger than usual and more varied.
The complete list and programme for the
show will be out in a few days. Do not
fail to send for one to the secretary, R.
McKeand, Garfield Park, Indianapolis.
Premiums for cut blooms are many and
extensive; those for decorative plants are
for good amounts, also for carnations
and cut roses. This will be the 11th reg-
ular continuous annual show of the Indi-
ana society, every following show better
than the last as to quality and complete-
ness. While no surplus is left and there is
sometimes a shortage, we have always
been fortunate enough not to have to
make any assessments that count for
much.

A fire in the boiler shed of Mrs. Chas.
Rieman burned through the shed only,
but ruined a lot of bulbs and one house of
chrysanthemums, and also some plants
in the smaller houses. Cause given is the
gas pressure rising while the boys were
absent from the place and the extreme
dryness of everything. Lossabout $400.

Mr. Anthony Wiegand is holding a spe-
cial sale of palms and foliage plants at his
place this week. His stock compares
favorably with eastern stock; hislatanias
cannot be beat.

Mr. John Bertermann will very likely be
appointed by the re-elected Mayor Tag-
gart park commissioner. He is endorsed
by the Florists' Club in a petition, also
by his many friends throughout the city.

Trade is improving slowly, but there
seems a certain stability in its course.
'Mums and carnations are coming in very
fine and of good colors. W. B.

Ashtabula, O.— M. E. Fassett, the flo-
rist, has made an assignment for the ben-
efit of creditors. W. G. McCartney is
named as assignee.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY

PYPI AMFN^ Magnificent plants grown
UIuLAIVIlIIO from the finest English
prize flowered strains. We have used this
particular strain for years, and it has pleased
thousands of our customers. Strong, clean,
well furnished plants, from 4-incli pots,
$10.00 per 100.

The Sensational Carnation

of the year per too

FLORA HILL, ^^o^wn^';?anr'-$IO.OO

ARMAZINDY,

TRIUMPH, •^'^"^

PINK, QiUU

E. G. HILL &

CO., Richmond, Ind.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. \

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials ^

in Large Assortment and of Superior Quality. %

Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, A

and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers ?

of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than m

can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to %

Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres- A

pondence solicited. Catalogue free. «

THESTORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O. f

Mention American Fiorist.

Pansy and Geranium

PANSIES— Giant flowering, transplanted;
no spindly plants, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000.

NEW GERANIUMS— That cost this spring
$25 per 100; 6000 now ready, in 20 choice
varieties, named, 2inch, Jj per 100.

NEW VELVET PLANT-A big seller, 3-inch

50c per dozen

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

aaioi-j-is. 111.

ransles Wonn Raislno.

GOOD PLANTS, «'2..50 per 1000, or 81.50 per .500.
URGE PLANTS. 8-1.00 per lOOO, or 82 50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS. 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
19S Grant Ave., .JERSEY OITY. N. .1.

THE ANNUAL

GDrysaiiiHeiiiiiiiiNiiiiiDer

OF THE

^ WILL BE ISSUED

NOVEMBER 13. Send Advs. Early.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Ottice. 4011 Klftli Avenue.

Marie Louise Violets.

Flei(l-).;riiwn. larKe and perfectl.v free from disease.
No. 1 »3.50 por 100: ».30.00 per lOOO
N<i. a fS.i.r,0 per 100; «;lS.OO per 1000

SMILAX-SVlncii flne. once cut back. *1.M perlOO:
m\ m wer KWi
CmbIi or f£ood references please. Samples lOc. Write
for special price on 1 , rt:e lots.

R. KILBOURN, CLINTON. N. Y.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it ever> time you
write an advertiser in these columns

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers. Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental garden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.
Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention AmerfCAn Floriit.

* AITSIES. NOW BEADT.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

BiKrALO, N. Y.. June Sth. 18S»7.

.Mr. E. B. Jennings Dear Slr:-'lhe Hansy Seed
supplied by you last Aujiust produced the finest lot of
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
clasB. Send me one ounce of your best mLxed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

100 by mall ;.ic; 10(K) by express $4; 5000*18. Seed ot
the above strains $1 per pkt. : t<> per oz. ; $3 per ^ oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky, fleld-Krown plants,
leadlDK sorts. *.'>.0(l per 100.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Ixick Box 254. Southport, Conn.

(grower of the tin

Pan«le

'VX^'I IVT;25 EDI*'' S

New Pedigree Cannas.

MAIDENS BLUSH. ^.;;^ryef'iLroducet ''"''

PHILADELPHIA— The 6nest crimson.

ALSACE— Nearest pure white. And many other

choice new kinds of our own introduction.
Write for THE CONARD & JONES CO.

special list. West Crove, Pa.

Please mention American Florist.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, strong and bushy, tB ct«. per 100. by mall.

Bv express ja.OO periiOO.

By express $4.00 per 1000.

Cash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

WANTED TO EXCHANGE

For VIOLETS Marie Louise or Lady H. Campbell
in healthy and clean condition, one hundred or
more CYPERUS ALTERNIFOUUS, 4 and o-iuch
pots. Address

E. H, SMITH, Macomb, III,

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The Am eric ax Florist.

277

Hot=Bed

Sash.

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:
?, ft.x6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft.3in.x6ft.,4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft. ,5 •' Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to' receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

Mention American Florist.

P?i'n5(IVottA.,.9."."1ioNef&o.OOpeMOOO

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from Hata

$1,50 per 100.
FERNS, S-in'-li Pols $.^.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. Fleia grown Lizzie Mc-
(lowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Miirle Loul»e. stronK Held grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,,„,

rooted cutllniiB t2 00 perlOO

SWAINSONA $2.00 per 100

ABUTILON

Souvenir de lionn and Golden Fleece.. .»3.00 per 100

OERANIUMS

Booted cuttings.... ' .Sl.oOperlOO. »12.00perl00O

C. UBNGENFELDBR.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO

Mention American pnnrist.

PANDANUS VEITCHIl

CLEAN, HEALTHY PLANTS.

5-inch pots 8 .75 each; 89 00 per dozen

6-inch pots LOO " 12.00 "

T-inchpots L,50 " 18.00 "

Also specimen plants in larger pots.
Please remit when ordering.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG, Germantown, Pa.

Mflnllon Ameiioan Florist.

THE ANNUAL

Glirysaniliemuiii Number

OF THE

American Florist

WILL BE ISSUED

NOVEMBER 13.

Select A-ci-vs. Kcirl^'.

CHICAGO FLOWER SHOW!

Nov. 9th to 13th inclusive.

itional Comiielilon in Clirysai

56 PREMIUMS OF $5.00 EACH FOR BEST 12 BLOOMS,

12 vars. from each State, Territory and Canadian Province.

$50.00 Special Premium for Best 12 Blooms

to be competed for by the blooms winning above prizes.

PREMIUM LISTS ON APPLICATION.

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF CHICAGO,

Room 202, 185 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO,

There will be a "Hot Time" at

THE INDIANAPOLIS SHOW NEXT WEEK,

IVov. Scl to Oth.

SEE SOME OF THEIR PREMIUMS:

CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT BLOOMS.

15 varieties, 3 Blooms each, $20, |l5, $10.
10 varieties, 3 Blooms each, |l5, $10, %1.
One Vase 25 Blooms, 5 varieties, $1 5, $10, $7.
One Vase 25 Blooms, 8 varieties,$l5,|10, $7.
One Vase 25 Blooms, 5 or more varieties,

production of 1S96, |15, $10, $7.
Largest and Best 10 Blooms, one variety,

$10, $5.

SPECIMEN PLANTS.

One White $7, |5, $3

One Yellow $7, $5, $3

One Pink $7, $5, $3

One Red |7, |5, $3

MUM PLANTS.

Six plants 6 varieties $30, $20, $l5

SPECIAL DISPLAY OF ROSES.

Not less than 300 or more than 400, variety
and conditions considered, $50, $35.
ROSES.

One Vase White, 30 Bloorns, $10, $7, $5.

One Vase Yellow, 30 Blooms, $10, $7, $5.

One Vase Pink, 30 Blooms, $10, $7, $5.

One Vase Red, 30 Blooms, $10, $7, $5.

Best Vase of 50 Bridesmaids, $10, $5.

Best Vase, 30 Blooms President Carnot,
$10, $5.

For further particnlars address

R. A. McKEAND, Secretary, Garfield Park, Indianapolis, Ind.

ATTENTION, SECRETARIES !

OF .. ..
CHRYSANTHEMUM
CLUBS AND
EXHIBITIONS.

: The seiisou of Chrysanthemum Exhibitions beins closp ut hand, \vi'

\ have, as in seasons past, placed ourselves in position to supply your

\ Club with our beautiful CHRYSANTHEMUM LITHOGRAPHS. We have r

I just issued, at a very great expense, two new lithographs (a full sheet j,

\ and a hair sheet), which we believe are the handsomest yet offered. They are entirely new ^

I in design, and, being highly illuminated are admirably fitted for advertising your coming r

I exhibtion. r

• We respectfully solicit your patronage, and will be pleased to send samples and L
j prices on application tS-- OBDERS WILL BE PKOMPTLY FILLED. i

THE COURIER LITHOGRAPHING COMPANY, Buffalo, N. Y. \

AMERICAN PLATE

IS BETTER THAN FOREIGN.
JOHN LUCAS &C?,PHILA.i& NEW YORK,

FLORlSTsp

Made from VIKCilN NIGHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess-NoT Adulterated. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrition of I'lanta. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.
1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

THEJ AISriVUA.rv

OF THE

AMERICAN FLORIST

WILL BE ISSUED

November 13. Send advs. early.

278

The American Florist.

Oct.

23y

Portland, Me.

Niles Nelson has now sixteen houses at
South Portland. One new house, short-
span-to-soutb27i90 has just been planted
with 2,000 Daybreak carnations. Day-
break is a good seller here and brings an
advanced price. Carnations are looking
well, considering the wet season. A pic
of violets 11x90 with solid beds planted
in June, is even span with two sash 3x6
hinged at the top, which are removed
during summer and in early fall allow
giving plenty of air by ventilating from
either side. Marie Louise is the variety
grown, with a few California for leaves
to bunch them with. The first picking
was sent to market on September 28
About 2,000 roses are grown here, also a
quantity of chrysanthemums.

C. S. Goddard is growing his usual
quantity of chrysanthemums and has a
fane house of young roses. One house is
devoted entirely to carnation seedlings.
One white one, now in Its second year, is
very promising.

J. W. Minot & Son of Pleasantdale
have a large plant. Roses, carnations
and bedding stock are grown extensively
and the houses are looking first-class.

W. A. Black at S. C. Dennett & Co's
place has three promising looking houses
of roses and carnations under his care.

At the funeral of Neal Dow, last week,
there was an elaborate display of flowers.
Most of the designs were furnished by J.
A. Dirwanger who had all the family
work.

Albert Dirwanger reports business very
good. He probably does the largest
funeral design business in Portland.

Major Davis of Deering is cutting fine
chrysanthemums. H. W. D.

Corryville, O.

A. Sunderbruch's Sons have a capital
carnation support in two half hoops of
wire placed like croquet wickets with an
eye on each side through which a string
is run, making a very neat and effective
support, it can be stowed away so easily.
Carnations are fine, no signs of disease.
The standard varieties look well but
Queen of the West, Ruby and Cardinal
are away ahead of all; they have strength
and promise much, have been grown
under glass all summer. In chrysanthe-
mums Bergmann, H. L. Sunderbruch
(about three feet tall and a splendid lot),
Ermenilda, Bonnaffon, Queen and Ivory
take the lead. By the time these varieties
have run out roses will be in fine form. A
batch of cyclamens is in fine shape for
Xmas. V. M. C.

Stone Ridge, N. Y — H. P. Delafield has
just completed three houses 24x100 and
several extensive violet frames. All are
of modern construction and heated by hot
water. James M. Moore, a brother of M.
J. Moore, of Highland, is in charge.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
MaklnK a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji Gi SWAHN S sons, Minneapolig^ 'jVIlnn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTUUERS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
Wrlijhtwood Ave..

CHICAGO, ILL.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

DDAMPu u/ADcuniiccc* S Kearney and Westslde Avee., Jersey City. N. J.
bKANtH WANtnuudtd. \ jacksou Ave. and Pearson St., Long Island City, K. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

*

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure yon they will give good satis-
(action. We call your attention to our new pots. 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a tnal and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y.

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

\\ rill' fol-i-ahil..:;!!.- iiii.l pri.-rs.

GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

. PURE BONE FLOUR.

I Z Ammonli 4 :>(> per cent.

I ^ ijone Plu Bpliate .'>O.UU per cent.

\ ^ POSITIVELY NO ACID.

A Q Send tur Hauiples. price, references.

\ 2 CEO. S. BARTLETT, V3.^V57 W. liLh St.

4^ successor to Cincinnati, O.

\ CINCINNATI DESICCATING CO.

(DZ

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0)

You can not get a GOOD THING for
nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. GARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

Ment'nn American Florlat.

OXJI«

TRADE DIREGTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

miCB 02. oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

#*l ICC for Grcenhonses. Conservatories, Hot-
ULAdw lieJs. etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and
Mats, Paints, Oils. etc. THE HEED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

The Annual

CHRYSANTHEMUM
-NUMBER-

OF THE

American Florist

WILL BE ISSUED

November 13. Send Advs. Early.

x% cusvB 4 cents for each 600 fe«t of fluwr apBC*.
Does not Injare the most sensitive planta. Endc'eo

Nikoteen

by prominent florietB. Used for fnmlgatlon or spraylnp-
Indoors or ont. 200 ponnds of tobacco in one pint of
Nikoteen. BoM by seedimeD. Olrcalar free. BEABOURA

DIP 00 UHIOAOO.

«Quick!yMDoes^lt.*

iFOR SALE BY

Seed Stores.

For Free
ramphlet.
write to

liOnSTILLK

ISpikit Cciied
tohaccoco.
:LouisviIle,Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlnht frum tlie manufacturers. Before bviylng pots

write t'l ua fur Spocial PrlecH hiiiI DUoouiits.

Our pots are red In color.

213. 16. 17. 19. 21. 23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA.
Mention Amerloan Florist.

i8g7.

The American Florist..

279

KROESCHELL BROS. GO.

IIM[;i»K.O'V":HlI3

Greenhouse ^ Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St.. CHICAGO.

%^%y%^^

BolterH nii\.l.-..l U\M lifMt.'f nDatTlnl.Bhell, t
sheets and Ir'ulIh ni steel, wiiter spiice all a
Ifront. Bides and back). Write lor Information.
Mention American Florlet-

cypreIs

IS MUCH MftRE pmumutHAN PINE.

SASH BARS.

UP TO i^£ PCET txiJlHCTM <m LMI'SER.

IREENHOUSj

AND oVmCB BUamWg XAyEMAt.

Sor,rfifoi-»urltlu4trat«4 BooK
"CYP|RESlS LUMBER Al»frs USES."

Send fo»-tfurSpecW 6reentM>u«<?reol6r.

THE;4.T 5Teari;v5 Lymbejr (o.,

When wTltlDK mention American Florist.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

When wrltlntt mention the Amerloan Florlat'

HKjl''<r Fl^H

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for Illustrated Catalogue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS

Richmond, Ind.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO

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Mention American Florist.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

New Vork City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. Congreti. BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSE GLASS °U».

LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENT.

PURE LINSEED OIL PUTTY, PAINTS, BRUSHES, ETC.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NOTHING
Flimsy

NONE

EQUAL IT

Strength

AND

Durability

Send tor Catalogue.

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention Amertoan Floiist

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

mfr's of red cedar and cypress
greenhjuse material.

CHICAGO.

t

280

The American Florist.

Oct. 23,

Index to Advertisers.

AdvertlBlng rates

.267

AmerlcsD Boiler do... 230
American Jadoo Co. ..2.S0

AmllDg E C 218

Bader John T>'^

Bailer F A Kl

Bartlett Geo S 278

Bassett & Washburn :i(«<
Bayeradorfer H & Co .2(>7

Beckert Theo F 271

BobhlnH 1.C 273

Bonsall J E 2ij3

Boston Letter Co 2(57

BraKue L B 2ti8

Bralnard D W 2(i7

Brown V 270

Barkl Fred 271

Burpee W Atlee & Co .271

CannodyJ D 27S

Chocolate Cooler Co 2t)7
Clucas 4. Boddlngton

Co ,

.271

Colorado Florists' Ex.2i;
Conard & Jones Co ... . 27ti

Conley John & Son 2r.7

CottaKe Gardens 27;l

Courier Lltho Co 277

Crabb & Hunter 27:j

Craig Kobt 271

Cunningham J U 273

DeWall Jno E 271

Uletsch A k Co 27',l

Dillon Jl. 274

Dlmmock A 273

Domerfr'red ASons Co. 273

DreerH A 270 273

Bhret F 2ta

Blllott W H 2fiil

Elliott ,t Ulam 274

HulsA foliworiu 270

Falrvlew Flo Co 271

Faxon M B 270

Galvln &Co 267

Qlblln & Co 278

Gumey Heater Co 279

Hall Ass'n 273

Hancocks Son 373

Hart M A 2B9

Heacock Jos 274

HerrAlbertM 273

HerrDK 273

Hews A H& Co 278

Hill BQ&Co 273 270

Hlppard B 374 2711

Hltohlngs 4Co 280

Hopp & Lemke 273

Hoouor H M Co 279

Hort Soc'ty of Chicago 277

rioran Bdw u 2(19

HulsebOHCb Bros 271

HuntEH 2B8

Illinois Cut Flower Co 2H8
Japanese Nurseries. ..276

Jennings B B 27B

Joosten C H 273

Kasting W F 2iS

Keller Bros 27S

Keller Geo & Son 278

Kennlcott Bros Co 2i;s

King J M 269

Kllbonrn P. 276

Kroescbell Bros Co... 270

Kuehn O A 267

Kuhl Geo A 273

Lang Julius 369

Lengenfelder C 377

l.(0Ckland Lum Co. .377 279

Lonsdale Edw 27i

Lord A Bumiiam Co.. 280
Louisville Tobacco Co.27,s

Lucas J & Co 277

Lynch W B 368

Manning Jacob W 271

McCarthy N F & Co... 269
McDonald & McManU8269

McKeand K Sec'y 277

MlUang Frank 269

Monlnger J C Co 280

-■ ■ "■ ■ " .276

.267

National Want Co. .. .274
N Y Cut Flower Co. ...269

Peacock W V 274

FennocK 8am'l 8 269

Prince AGS Co... 368 173
QuakerClty Mo'h Wk9.279

Kandall AL 268

Kaynor J 1 269

Reed Glass* Paint Co 37»

Ueed & Keller 279

Held Edw 269

Kelmels J 273

KelnbergUrOB 268 273

RlceM&Co 267

Rlcksecker C H 268

Kogers Pk Floral Co .21B

Kolker F A 261

Kolker A & Sons
Sander & Co

273

Salter W H 274

Schiller JL 271

Scott John 271

Sheridan W F.

Skabcura Dip Co.

Smith Nat.h 4 Son 271

Smith B H 276

Smith W C ... 268

SoltauC 276

Souster Geo 373

Standard Fertilizer Co27i

Stearns Lumber Co 379

Storrs & Harrison 276

Struck JN s Bro 379

Sunderbruch H L Co. .267

Sutherlana Geo a 269

Swahns Sons J G 278

Syracuse Pottery Co. ..278

Taylor Edw J 274

Traendly & schenck .269
VaughanJ C. .267 271 273
Vaughan, McKellar &

Wlnterson 268

Vlck& Hill Co 271

Weber H & Sons 273

Wee her & Don 271

Welch Bros 269

Whllldln Pot Co 278

Whltton & Son 271

Williams dt Sons Co... 271

Winter & Glover 368

Wlttbold Geo . 271

WUtorstaelter R 271

Wood Bros 271

roungJno 369

VoungThos Jr 269

Young John Welsh.... 277

Fremont, Neb— Mr. C. H. Green, of
Green & Nicol, was married October 6,
the bride being Miss KatieRogers. Both
have the best wishes of a host of friends
and start their wedded life under most
favorable auspices.

Ft. Wayne, Ind. — Owing to the diffi-
culty in securing special premiums and
the probability on this account that the
society would be unable to pay the
premiums, the Fort Wayne flower show
to have been lield op November 3 to 5 by
the Northern Indiana Horticultural
Society has been abandoned.

Negaunee, Mich. — The Negaunee nur-
sery and Greenhouses have had glass
surface enlarged by the addition of two
more houses 65x18 each, making a total
of 8,000 feet. A new lioiler cellar and
house and a 35 H. P. multitubular sta-
tionary boiler for beating by hot water
or steam have also been added.

CYPRESS

ijoHNc .iGREENHOUSE
^Ti MATERIAL

41 2 rp 422

«AWTHOf?NE AV. ,

\CHicftGo.iay DESCRIPTION.

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233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

(Established 1856.)

Plans and estimates furnished on application fur Greenhouses. Conservatories, and all kinds of Horttcultura
BulidlnKS. erected complete with our patent Iron construction; or for material only ready for erection.

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160 FIFTH AVE . cor. 2)st SI. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

Not overrated

"I am personally convinced that it is the very best Hot
Water Heater in the market. It is compact, easily set up

and handled, is very economical There are many in

Buffalo who are using the 'Spence' and who are perfectly
willing to give testimonials as to the perfect working of the
heaters. I can assure you that this heater is in no way over-
rated, but is doing mwre work tnan is claimed for it "

LOUIS W. GAY, Buffalo.
'*Spence" Book Free.

S(merican ^o/Yer Company

CHICAGO: 84 Lake St.

NEW YORK: 94 Centre St.

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Every plant grown in it,
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The best, safest and cheap-
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Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. OCTOBER 30. 1897. Ho. 491

^nm Ikmsmsim iFiL^isBsir

Published every Saturday by

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323 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

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Address all communications to

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

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president; W. J. STEWART. 67 Bromfield St.. Boston,
Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City. Pa. treas-
urer.

OFFICERS-ELECT (To be Installed Jan. 1. 18118)— Wm.
F. Gude. Washlntrton. D. C.. president; A. Dona^hue.
Omaha, Neb . vice-president: secretary and treasurer
as before.

CONTENTS.

Roses— Propagating hardy roses 281

— Kaiserin and La France 281

— Roses for cemetery planting . . .... 281

■Chrysanthemums— Coming exhibitions .... 282

—Chrysanthemum Society of America 282

— Work of the committees 282

—Chrysanthemum notes.. 282

Tomato d sease on forced plants 283

The sow bug - 28:>

Pond of aquatics (illus ) 283, 285

Objectionable grasses in lawns 2.S3

A new cypripediuni ... 283

Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Ass'n 281

Black asphaltum on heating pipes 284

Heating notes

Dahlia notes

Boston

New York

Buflfalo

'Chicago ....

Philadelphia

St. Louis

Baltimore

Cleveland

The seed trade

Cincinnati

Toronto

Worcester, Mass

Syracuse, N. Y

Westwood, O

Rochester, N. Y.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y

285

2b6

Bar Harbor, Me.— The two small build-
ings known as the Rose and Lily and the
little store adjoining are being demolished ,
and it is the intention of George B. Dorr to
erect a commodious business building on
the site, in which will be the rooms of the
Mt. Desert Nurseries.

Hutchinson, Kans.— John Stamm has
built one new house 40x100 ft. using red
cedar material. He is just completing his
beating arrangements.

Propagating Hardy Roses.

Please tell me how and when to make
cuttings of hardy roses from outside
stock, also from Hermosa and Clothllde
Soupert.

Michigan. T. F. B.

It is now late to put In cuttings of hardy
roses taken from outside stock; the mid-
dle of September would have been better.
It is only a waste of time trying to root
hard cuttings produced in the open air, in
a greenhouse; the few attempts I have
made along this line have resulted so
badly that I would not be willing to
spend five minutes on such work.

A great many hybrid roses are rooted
in England in ordinary garden frames.
In August the wood is considered in the
best condition (about half ripe); the cut-
tings are made about 9 inches long and
are put into the natural soil where they
remain all winter with little or no atten-
tion. In the spring when the bursting of
the buds indicates progress in rooting
they are carefully lifted and either potted
or transplanted elsewhere. The same
method will not only answer well here, but
is the best that I know of, only it is neces-
sary for us to protect the frame on all
sides to keep out the cold.

I would prefer to propagate Hermosa
and Clothilde Soupert from growing
wood, and in order to do this would pot
up or plant on a bench a few good healthy
specimens and grow them through the
winter solely for cuttings; in fact I have
much more faith in this kind of cutting
and this method of propagating for all
classes of roses; judging by my ownexpe-
rience I think there is much more satisfac-
tion in rooting indoor grown wood not
only at the time of rooting, but after-
wards as long as the plants live.

Rob't Simpson.

Kaiserm and La France.

F. C. C, Maine, wishes some pointers
on "The winter care of Kaiserin and La
France, same to be started into growth
in February and planted outdoors for the
summer." The matter would have been
simplified had the inquiry stated the
present condition and past treatment of
the stock.

If the plants are in 3 or 4-inch pots and
have been simply run along through the

summer, they may bestored just as they
are in a cool north house away from the
the sun and where the cold is not intense;
a few degrees of frost will not harm them
when dormant, but a temperature slightly
above the freezing point Is preferable. If
a house of this kind is not at hand I
would suggest making use of a well built
and well drained cold frame, and would
take the plants out of the pots ,8et them
close together, and cover the balls with
eitherearth,sand or ashes. The sash may
be left off until cold weather, then put in
place and covered, as well as the sides of
the frame, with mats, hay or other
material to keep out the extreme cold.
When the time for starting them arrives
they may be taken out, the roots divested
of nearly all the old soil, be pruned back
some, and potted into fresh rich soil. It
is best to start them in a temperature not
exceeding 48° to 50°.

In case the plants have been growing
outdoors all summer and are large and
strong it will be best to pot them at once
and store in either of the above places; if
they go into a frame it will be well to
plunge the pots deep, beyond any danger
of frost, not that a little frost would
seriously injure them; the chief object In
potting now and protecting from hard
freezing is to encourage the roots to make
a start while the wood continues dor-
mant, a matter of considerable import-
ance as will be seen when the plants are
ultimately taken out, pruned and started
up. Roses started into growth without
any working roots are certain to break
weak and what Is worse exhaust them-
selves in an eflfort to sustain the young
growth, whereas the sustenance should
come up through the roots.

Rob't Simpson.

Roses for Cemetery Planting.

From "A Beginner" comes the follow-
ing: "Will you kindly tell me through the
Florist the best six roses (hybrid perpet-
uals) for cemetery planting, say two
whites, two pinks and two reds. I have
a few orders for such for next spring and
have not had much experience with this
class of roses. The soil is light and sandy
and I want something perfectly hardy and
full double. I would also like a little in-
formation as to the best tree ferns for use
on a shady lawn in summer and that will
bear a low temperature in winter,
say 45°."

It is a pity the soli is light and sandy,
for that is not the texture conducive to
the production of good roses or a long
crop. The name applied to this large and
beautiful class of roses is quite mislead-
ing; they are hardy it's true, but by no
means "perpetual," and less so in this
country than in Europe. Before planting,
which is best done in the spring, your
"light sandy soil" should receive a third
of Its bulk of cow manure. There is such
a long list of fine roses it is difficult to

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choose such a limited list as six, so I have
mentioned twelve; the first six can be
chosen if you please: Baron Bonstetten
and Gen. Jacqueminot, crimson; Mrs. John
Laing and John Hopper, rose or pink;
Mme. Plantier and Coquette des Alpes,
white. Then there is La Brilliante and
Senator Vaisse, crimson or deep red; Paul
Neyron and Ulrich Brunner, pink; Mabel
Morrison, a grand white flower, and Mar-
garet Dickson, almost white.

The finest, hardiest and best of all tree
ferns is Dicks^nia antarctica. It is a
native of New Z aland, and will do finely
out of doors in summer. I have tried It
here in Buffalo years ago, and it will
thrive in a cool greenhouse in winter, in
fact that is the place for it, as the writer
had the care of a fine one some 40 years
ago and it was in a cool house. By its
side stood an equ ally fine plant of Cyathea
dealbata, a magnificent tree fern, but far
more expensive than the dicksonla, and I
am doubtful if it's as easily handled.
Alsophila australis is a quick-growing
but trumpery useless tree fern, and if it
goes to church once it dies.

Wm. Scott.

Coming Exhibitions.

[Secretaries are requested to supply atiy deficien-
cies in this list.]

Boston, Nov. 2-5. Chrysanthemum show Mas-
sachusetts Hort. Society. "Robert Manning. Se(-'\,
Horticultural Hall, Tre'mont St.

Milwaukee. Wis., Nov. 2-5. Chrysanthemum
show Milwaukee Florists' Club. A. Kloliner,
manager, 930 Grand .\ve.

Indiakapolis, Nov. 2^6. Chrysanthemum show
and floral festival State Florists' Association of
Indiana. R. A. McKeand. Secy. Garfield Park.
Indianapolis.

Gerjiantowx. Pa.. Nov. 3-4. Fruit and flower
show Gerniantown Hort. Societv. Geo. Redles.
.Jr.. Sec y. 307 Wistnr St.

Poi-GHKEEi'SiE. X. Y.. Nov. 3-5. Fall exhibition
Dutchess (/ountv Hort. Society. \V. G.Gomersall,
Sec'y, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.

Hagekstows, Md.. Nov. 3-5. Chrvsanthemum
show Hon. Society of Washington County. Kd-

vard Oswald, Se.
Ka>

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New :;h.i-i;i' \i ,-, . \,,v. 4-6. Chrvsanthe
mm show .N>u lir.lfnnl (i.irdeners' and Florists
■lub. A. .J. Fish, Secy, 279 Palmer St,

Northampton. Mass., Nov. 4-6. Chrvsanthe-
mm show Northampton Hort. Society. E. .1
■anning. Sec'y. Smith College Botanic G'arden.

.\ND0VER. SIass.. Nov. 5-6. Chrysanthemuii

show W

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A. A. Hi

M<)\Ti;i,\i Nov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum show
M.iiirr. :il li.nl.-ners'and Florists' Club. Secretary,
rj r.r,ni(l..ii ;ivi-nue.

PuiLAUELPHiA. Nov. 9-13. Chrvsau thcm uui
show Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust.
Horticultural Hall, Sta. A. '
Aciii. N..\. '.I 13. Fall exhibition Horticult-
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N'n 10-12. Chrysant
< nunl\ Hort. Society.

13. Chrysanthemum show
kI I'lt.rists' Association. E.
r.laie Park. Toronto.
"\-. 10-13. Chrysanthemum
V of Florists. "F. C. Haupt,

1 St.

St. Louis, Nov. 10-U. Clirysanthemum show
St. Louis Florists' Club. Emil Schray, .Sec'y. 4101
Pennsylvania Ave.

Providence. R. I., Nov. 11-13. Chrysanthemum
show Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith.
Sec'y. 61 Westminster street.

New Y'oRK. Nov. 12-13. Exhibition New York
Gardeners' Society. J. H. Troy, manager, 365
Fifth avenue.

Cleveland, Nov. 16-19. Chrysanthemum show
Clevel.and Florists' Club. G. A. Tilton, Sec'v, 85
Woodland .Ave.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging new seed-
lings will be in session October 23 and
November 6, 13, 20, 27. Exhibitors
should make their entries (for which a fee
of $2 is charged for each variety entered)
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week the blooms are to be shown.
Blooms forwarded to any of the follow-
ing addresses, express prepaid, will re-
ceive careful consideration:

Boston —A. H. Fewkes, Horticultural
Hall.

New York. — Eugene DaiUedouze, care
of Dr. F. M. Hexamer, Madison Square
Garden.

Philadelphia.— Edwin Lonsdale, 1514
Chestnut street.

Cincinnati.— R. Witterstaetter, corner
4th and Walnut streets.

Chicago.— W. N. Rudd, room 202, 185
Dearborn street.

Those desiring further particulars ad-
dress Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y,

Adrian, Mich.

■Work of the Committees.

At the committee meetings on October
23, new chrysanthemums were passed
upon as follows:

New York.— Miss Clara Nevin, exhib-
ited by Wm. Hillebrecht,Union,N. J.,Jap,
Ref. white, scored 72 points. Peter Kay
exhibited by Robt. Laurie, Newport, R. I.
Jap. amber yellow, scored 87 points
Solar Queen, exhibited by E. G. Hill &
Co., Richmond, Ind., Jap. yellow, scored
86 points. H. W. Longfellow, exhibited
by E. G. Hill & Co., Jap. Inc., scored 82
points. Australian Gold (an importa-
tion) exhibited by E. G. Hill & Co. Jap.
light yellow, scored 91 points.

Chicago —Mrs. O. P. Bassett, exhibited
by Bjssett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111.,
sport from Mrs. Henry Robinson, light
yellow, scored 85 points. H. W. Long-
fellow, exhibited by E. G. Hill & Co., Jap
Inc. white; pink shadings on lower petals
scored 85 points. R. W. Emerson, exhib
ited by E. G. Hill & Co. Jap. white, shad
ing to yellow at center, scored 80 points
Australian Gold, exhibited by Hill &
Co. Jap. Inc. light yellow, scored 77
Solar Queen, by Hill & Co. light yellow
scored 88.

Philadelphia — No blooms presented

Boston. — No report.

Cincinnati.— No report.

Elmer D. Smith, Ssc'y.

Chrysanthemum Notes.

There were no chrysanthemums exhib-
ited according to the requirements before
the committee of the Chrysanthemum
Society of America in the Quaker City
last Saturday. It appears that probable
novelties are not quite so plentiful this
year as they were formerly.

An interesting exhibit was made, how-
ever, by George E. Campbell and John
Welsh Young; the former had flowers of
Mrs. J. T. Anthony and the latter half a
dozen Glory of the Pacific. Most of the
flowers were apparently identical. It
would have been difficult to name them
correctly, excepting by the foliage, and

one flower of Mrs. Anthony was much
darker than any of the others in both
varieties. This, I understood Mr. Camp-
bell to say, was the natural color a week
or so ago, but the warm weather had
caused them to fade out agreatdeal. The
foliage was very distinct, the Mrs.
Anthony appearing to be the better in this
respect. Mr. Young stated that Glory of
the Pacific was in bloom October 10 and
the Mrs. J. T. Anthony five days later.
The latter was sent out by Pitcher &
Manda in 1893 and the former by
Yoshiike in 1895. According tothe judg-
ment of Thomas Cartledge, the Glory of
the Pacific is too light in color to suit
their trade. A variety with more color
would sell better, he said.

Mr. Wm. Paul Binder, gardener for
Harry A. Pair, Esq., Baltimore, brought
a few early seedlings for examination,
though not under the auspices of the Chry-
santhemum Society. A pale yellow was
certainly a beauty, and one onlooker made
the statement that had it been entered
for a certificate it would score high. One
thing the committee must keep in mind
when judging early varieties is to com-
pare them with what are already in com-
merce at the particular season of the year
when they are exhibited. These seedlings
(this is the first year) were ready to cut
October 6th. One very delicate pink sort
attracted some attention, but the same
objection ruled in this case as in that of
Glory of the Pacific. Another was a
white one that was favorably commented
upon, being much more graceful in form
than the Madame Bergmann, and It is
ready to cut at the same time. Another
white was exceedingly fine, the flower
being full of petals, large in size and grace-
ful in form, but unfortunately it has a
weak neck.

John McCleary, gardener for Wm.
Weightman, Esq., Germantown, had
some flowers of a large light purple. It
has many good points, but the color was
hardly lively enough to suit the fancy of
any of those present. It is predicted that
there will be many more new chrysanthe-
mums to examine as the season advances.

In Mr. Battles' store were noticed the
finest Mrs. E. G. Hill that have graced
this town heretofore. Their superiority
was in the stout erect stems, which gener-
ally Is unusual in this variety. There was
also a vase of grand blooms of Mrs.
Henry Robinson on view, which brought
forth much favorable comment. There
are some complaints about this variety, I
am sorry to say. It is inclined to drop its
floret-petals too soon. Is there any
remedv for this defect, or is it constitu-
tional? Phil. A. Delphia.

Tomato Disease on Forced Plants.

What are the chief causes, preventives
and cure if any? We have planted on
benches and are much troubled with the
disease. We first cut ofi' the worst leaves
then we used Bordeaux mixture; It
checked the disease but checked the plants
worse. On other plants we used sulphur
freely and well; this did not injure the
plants and checked the disease, but still
the disease is spreading slowlv but surely
over the whole plant. What can we do
to stay the evil? The plants were grown
"hard as iron" and now have plenty of
air on fine days and a little ventilation at
night with heat turned on to 60°.

Harnish.

Although as a rule tomatoes do not
suffer much from disease under glass, yet
when they do become Infected It is difli-
cult to stay the disease on account of the

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softness of the tissues of the plant and its
tender hairy surface. There is more than
one serious tomato disease, each requir-
ing its special treatment. Although the
writer does not give a word of descrip-
tion, it is fairly safe to assume that his
plants are suffering from brown mold
yCladosporiuni fulvum), and if so his
method of treatment is the correct one.

Remove and destroy (burn) the worst
leaves, and also all fallen leaves, for the
mold grows on dead tissues even better
than on live ones. Keep the temperature
as.low and the air as dry as the health of
the plant will permit, by ventilation, etc.
Use sulphur, preferably by painting the
heating pipes. Spray with a copper
solution.

The ammoniacal carbonate of copper
has been used successluUy by a number of
experiment stations. It is made by
diluting one volume of strong ammonia
with seven or eight volumes of water,
and stirring into it carbonate of copper,
a little at a time, until considerable pow-
der remains undissolved. After standing
some time with occasional shaking, the
clear liquid is turned off and used for
spraying. The undissolved part can be
used to make the next lot. This solution
should be made and kept in wooden,
earthen ware or glass vessels.

This treatment may not stop the dis-
ease, although it cannot fail to do much
toward checking it. At the next oppor-
tunity to clear the greenhouse, it should
be thoroughly disinfected by removing
the soil, then burning sulphur after mak-
ing the interior thoroughly damp in
every part. Repainting would be a good
thing. Then use soil from an uninfected
source. It is a disease to be prevented,
rather than to becured. J. C. Arthur.

Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind.

The Sow Bug.

So much has been asked and answered
as to the destruction by traps, poisons
and otherwise of this innocent isopod that
it has interested me to know if any ob-
server has actually found this bug eating
green plants of any kind. They are about
our place by the ten thousand, feeding
among dry, decaying substances, as
strawy manure, leaves of any kind, wood
chips and the like. We notice them in the
houses among any collection of dried
leaves, or even papers, beginningto decay;
in fact they are so shy it is their habit to
feed hidden away among such substances,
but I have never observed them running
over plants or feeding on the live sub-
stances, nor can I name a single indica-
tion of hurting any of the various plants
we grow, f, however, we can not prove
them destructive to our plants, they are
not pleasant to have about in the houses,
and so may urge us to keep the place
cleaned up from such refuse material that
Invites them.

Lancaster, Pa. Daniel K. Herr.

Objectionable Grasses in Lawns.
Please tell me through the Florist the
names of the grasses of which I send
specimens. Our lawns are covered with
the small grass. Is there any way to kill
it? G. W.

The larger grass which you send is
Muhlenbergia sylvatica and the small
species is Muhlenbergia diffusa (Drop-
seed— Nimble Will). The muhlenbergias
are enabled by their root structure and
scaly runners to endure drought better
than the more succulent grasses hence M.
diffusa usually prevails in dry orchards
and among trees where, from shade or

root absorption the moisture is too scant
for the poas and other soft grasses. In
pastures this grass is not quite as bad as
some of the other "weed" grasses, be-
cause it has some nutritive value, just
how much there is considerable difference
of opinion.

As regards a remedy for M. diffusa In
lawns, usually it does not prif.-r open
ground and If found in the open it is prob-
ably because some unfavorab'e condi-
tions hindered the starting of the softer
grasses in the early part of the season.
To favor these in the spring by plenty of
moisture and perhaps a little enrichment
of the soil, as a dressing of bone-meal or
other fertilizer, will doubtless help your
lawns.

Muhlenbergia sylvatica is most at
home in rocky shades, and ranges from
New York to Illinois. None of the grasses
of this genus (formerly placed in agrostis)
seem to thrive in good rich soil. J. H.

A New Cyprpedium.

The collection of orchids at Kimball's
greenhouses, Rochester, is especially rich
in cypripediums. Mr. Gso. Sivage, the
able superintendent, is particularly fond
of them, and no new hybrid of any value
escapes bis watchful eye. A large number
of pedigree seedlings of all sizes are
watched daily with untiring and careful
interest. Quite a number of them have
bloomed and some of these show marked
improvements over similar hybrids of
recent introduction, but lately when the
flower of a particular favorite opened out
he found himself the possessor of the best
cypripedium ever raised in this or any
other country, and his joy knew no
bounds.

Druryi X villosum is the parentage and

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It is a real beauty. No other cypripedium
can compare with it in richness of color.
Hitherto the objection to the vast num-
ber of this interesting family was the ab-
sence of decided colors, but here we have
a combination of creamy white, magenta
and yellow equal to the splender of a cat-
tleya. The flower is borne on agoodstiflf
and tall stem; in size it is very large with
abroad well-formed dorsal sepal, which
Is shaded yellow distinctly front and back;
petals of extra width are thickly covered
with minute deep-colored dots, and the
pouch is well formed and of bright color.
No matter how the flower is turned the
rich coloring shows distinctly, even from
the back no dijll or uncertain tints are
visible. A sensation is awaiting the or-
chid fanciers, and Mr. Savage is justly
proud of his pet, more so than of any for-
mer acquisition, including the spotless C.
Insigne Laura Kimball, which is the
only pure yellow Insigne, and which never
shows any traces of spots in the dorsal.
K.

Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Associa-
tion.

The committee appointed by the Society
of American Florists to prepare a plan of
a mutual fire insurance company met at
the Imperial Hotel in New York City on
Monday and Tuesday, October IS and
19. The members of the committee
present were M. A. Patten, Tewkesbury,
Mass.; E. H. Michel, St. Louis, Mo.; John
G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J. and myself.
Mr. Seidewitz of Annapolis, Md., was
necessarily detained at home. The com-
mittee organized by electing Mr. Michel,
President and myself as Secretary of the
committee. A set ol by-laws was pre-
pared by the committee to be submitted
to the members of the new association
when formed. The by-laws provide In
substance as follows: That the name of
the Association should be The Florists'
Mutual Fire Insurance Association; that
its ofiicers should be a president, vice-
president, secretary, treasurer and a
board of fifteen directors; that the mem-
bers of the association should elect the
directors and the secretary, and the direc-
tors elect the other officers. The various
duties of the officers are provided for and
do not essentially differ from the by-laws
of similar associations. Article V. of the
by-laws contains the important parts
thereof, and is as follows:

INSURANCE POLICIES.

Sec. 1. Policies of iusvirauce will be issued by
this association iusuriug its members against loss
by fire and lightning

Sec. 2. Such policies will be written only upon
property owned by the insured, and used by him
in the growing of p'ants under glass, and his
sheds, siables. barns and dwellings used in con-
nection therewith.

Sec. S. For the purpose ol Exing the rates to be
charged for such insurance the following classifi-
cation of greenhouses is adopted.

CLASSIFICATION.

Class 1. Greenhouses in good condition, heated
by hot water or steam, or both, where boilers,
fines and pipes are properly insulated with water
under pressure on the premises and being within
the limits of the city or other corporation having
a paid fire department. The insured to keep a
watchman on the premises whenever they are
heated.

Class 2. Add lor no watchman twenty-five per
cent, to rate of premium.

Class 'i. Add for no paid fire department
twenty-five per cent, to rate of premium.

Cla-s 4. Add for no water under pressure
twenty-five per cent, to rate of premium.

Class .5. Houses heated by flues to be excluded
from insurance.

Kindling wood or other inflammable material
in contact with flues, boilers or steam pipes or
iron flues in contact with wood work of any
description, to cancel obligation of company in
case of loss.

Sec. ■!. For the same purpose the following
classification of barns, stables, sheds and dwell-
ngs is adopted.

Class A. All brick buildings with slate or metal
roofs.

Class B. All brick buildings with shingle roof

Class C. All frame buildings with no exposure
to other buildings within 50 feet.

Class D. All other buildings.

Sec. 5. The rate of insurance to be charged for
all policy holders for the first year they are
insured, shall be as follows:

On Dwellings and out buildings.

Class A 35

Class B 40

Class C 50

Class D 75

On greenhouses and attached sheds the first
year SI, 00 upon each 8100 on each policy of which
the sum 25 per cent, shall be carried to a reserve
fund. After the first year such proportionate rate
shall be charged as will produce sufficient moneys
for the expenses, losses and carry 2.3 per cent, of
the total income to a reserve lund. Should the
amount of premium so charged be not sufficient
to pay the losses and expenses of the association
the board of directors may at any time assess upon
the policy holders an assessment not exceeding a
full year's rate as fixed for the first year. Before
the directors shall make an assessment on its
members for alleged loses, the president and a
majority of the directors shall make a statement,
verified by their oaths, exhibiting the amountand
nature of the loses sustained of cash means and
premium notes on hand, and the gross amount of
the assessment proposed to be levied. Such
assessment shall be payable within 80 days from
the time a notice thereof is mailed by the secre-
tary to the policy holder addressed to the address
stated in the application for the insursance.

Sec. ti Before any policy shall be issued the
applicant for insurance shall file with the secre-
tary a written application duly signed, giving a
full description oi the property upon which
insurance is desired, with such other information
as may be required by the blank application sub-
mitted for that purpose, or by the officer of the
asscciation, which application shall among other
things state that the facts therein stated are true,
and that the contract shall be void if they are
false.

Sec. 7. Blank applications will be forwarded all
florists desiring the same. They shall then be
filled out by the applicant, signed and forwarded
to the secretary.

Sec. 8. Upon the receipt of the application the
secretary shall at once examine the same and if
the application is approved at once notify the
applicant of the amount required to pay. one
advanced asses- ment on such application. Upon
receipt of such advanced assessment a policy of
insurance shall at once be prepared and forwarded
to the applicant, which insurance shall be in
force as soon as the policy is deposited in the
mail by the secretary.

Sec. 9. The president, treasurer and secretary
shall constitute a rate committee to whom the
secretary shall refer all doubtful applications be-
fore approving the same. Said committee shall
also fix rates upon all risks either less or more
hazardous than those especially described iu these
by-laws.

Sec. 10. All policies issued by the association
shall be upon a form adopted by the board of direc-
tors and shall insure the assured against loss by
fire or lightning for a period of seven years from
the date thereof unless sooner terminated under
these by-laws or the terms of the policy. After
the expiration of said seven years said policy may
be renewed for a like period by endorsement
thereon by the secretary.

Sec. 11. Each policy issued for a period of
seven years shall be subject to an assessment at
such time or times as the needs of the association
require as herein provided. As soon as an assess-
ment is levied the secretary shall at once notify by
mail all persons liable to pay the same stating the
amount of the assessment; such assessment shall
thereupon be payable within 30 days from the
mailing of such notice. Should such assessment
not be paid within 30 days by any person his
policy shall thereby be suspended and while such
assessment so remains unpaid the association
shall not be liable thereon. If said assessment is
paid after 30 days and within 90 days the same shall
be reinstated without liability on the part of the
association for the time the same remained due
and unpaid. H said assessment remains unpaid
for a period of 60 days from the mailing of such
notice, said policy shall .stand forfeited and cannot
be reinstated but a new policy may be issued.

Sec. 12. No more than 85 000 of insurance shall
be taken upon any building or buildings not
entirely detached from each other.

Sec. 13. No member of this association shall
incur any obligation to any other member by be-
coming a member herein or insuring herein,
except foi the payment of assessments levied
while he is a member.

You will note by this that the commit-
tee concluded to not issue any policies
exceeding $5,000 upon any single block
of buildings. At first the committee dis-
agreed upon this proposition. Some
urged that it was as safe to take larger
Insurance upon larger plants, as It was
to take small risks upon smaller plants,

but the danger of ruining the association
In its early days finally Induced all to
agree that at least for the first year no
policy should be Issued for a larger sum.
At the outset there was a difference be-
tween the members of the committee
upon the question of insuring the con-
tents of greenhouses, but after much dis-
cussion It was decided to not recommend
the Insuring of contents until the asso-
ciation had at least one year's experience.
It will be remembered that this commit-
tee had no power to adopt by-laws, but
simply to formulate the same and lay
them before the general meeting when
called. It is hoped by themembers of the
committee that those interested will not
hesitate to discuss the questions pre-
sented by these by-laws, either by per-
sonal correspondence with the members
of the committee or through the trade
papers.

After formulating the by-laws the com-
mittee concluded to prepare a form of
application of insurance to have circu-
lated among those desiring to become
members with a view of having them
filled out at as early a day as possible,
and to ask that the applications be
accompanied by the sum of $1 per
thousand or 10 cents per hundred. If
this Is done the applications can be classed
and the rates fixed, and the association
be in a position to do business at once
after the general meeting referred to.

Everybody will at once understand that
the association can not commence doing
business until it has in hand a large num-
ber of applications, and is able to issue a
large number of policies at the same time.
The committee now has informal applica-
tions by letter for about $700,000 of
insurance and if the florists respond
promptly there will be no difficulty In
reaching the million mark by the time we
are ready for business, which we hope
will be about the first of December. The
rate fixed for the first year is believed to
be much higher than will be required in
the future, but it would be a mistake to
start with too low a rate.

Ft. Wayne, Ind. W. J. Vesey.

Black Asphaltum on Heating Pipes.

I would like to know through the col-
umns of the Florist if the common black
asphaltum used for painting steam and
hot water pipes, castings, etc., is injuri-
ous to plants when applied to hot water
pipes in a greenhouse. T. B. S.

The material mentioned, if applied to
pipes in a house where plants are grow-
ing, would certainly belnjuriousto them.
I have seen plants irjured from the fumes
of this material months after it was put
on the pipes, and in another case I saw
this paint applied during the very hot
weather in summer when the greenhouse
was quite empty of plants which enabled
the paint to get thoroughly dry and hard
before any fire heat was applied, or any
plants put into the greenhouse, and in
this case there was never any apparent
damage done to the plants when put In
the house or afterwards; but there might
have been considerable difference in the
composition of the two lots of asphaltum
paint. I certainly should not like to use
It myself, as anything with any composi-
tion of tar in any form applied to heating
pipes is certainly more or less injurious to
plant life.

If T. B. S. objects to rusty pipes and
wishes to paint them black, a very cheap
and effective black paint for the purpose
can be made by taking lampblack and

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ONE OF THE NEW PONDS OF AQUATICS IN HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO.

good linseed oil; when thoroughly mixed
add one pound of Japan blaclj ground in
oil to every six pounds of the above; keep
It well stirred vrhile applying to the
pipes, and if allowed to dry gradually
(i. e. do not heat the pipes over 75° till
the paint is set quite bard) he will have a
nice clear black paint that will stand on
his pipes for years unless they are laying
on damp ground or under drips, etc.

There may be other paints equally as
cheap as the above and equally good, but
I have found the above very cheap, easily
made by any ordinary workman, easily
applied and without any injurious effects
whatever to plant life. John N. May.

Heating Notes.

As the season of steady firing is now
upon us, a few seasonable suggestions rel-
ative to this important detail of green-
house work may not be out of place. It
would be good policy to thoroughly ex-
amine the smoke pipes, flues and chimneys
and satisfy yourself that all are In perfect
condition, for nothing is more annoying
and oftentimes the cause of much trouble
and unnecessary expense than, just as the
really cold weather sets in and steady,
sharp firing is necessary, to have asmoke
pipe give out, or find that the draught has
become sluggish through defects in chim-
ney or flue.

The smoke pipe connecting your boiler
to the chimney should be taken down and
cleaned out and carefully looked over to
see that no part is very much rusted, for
when the gases from the fire strike such
spots they soon spread, which causes
the pipe to ultimately collapse. In replac-
ing the smoke pipe, cement any openings
which may exist at its junction with the
boiler, also fill up with mortar or cement
any space left between the pipe and brick-
work, where it enters the chimney.

In cases where the chimney is built with
single brick walls only, which, though

very bad practice, is unfortunately a very
common occurrence, be careful to have all
joints between bricks well jointed up with
cement and see that the cleaning out door
or hole at bottom of the chimney is closed
tight. It would also be well to satisfy
yourself that there is a clear air space of
not less than three inches between the
outside of the chimney and any surround-
ing wood work. A galvanized iron flue
or smoke pipe should be at least nine
inches clear from any wood work, and
even then it would be well to protect the
wood with a sheet of tin hung about one
and a half inches away.

The grates also require attention at this
season and if any are found much burnt,
or even slightly bentor twisted, new ones
should be procured and kept on hand in
readiness for prompt insertion when
needed; it is an expensive and careless pol-
icy to wait till the old grates allow the
fire to fall out before thinking of new ones.

A set of grates of good design and pro-
portions should last from one to three
years, yet I have known of many in-
stances where they did not last two
months, and the makers consequently
received considerable criticism and oft-
times abuse for using"bad iron," whereas
the cause In 95% of such cases is not "bad
Iron," but "bad management" or care-
lessness on the part of the man tending
the fires. It is possible to burn out, or
melt a set of grates in one night, the
requisite conditions being an ash-pit full of
hot ashes, a strong fire and fire door
thrown suddenly wide open; with these
conditions you may look for molten grate
bars In about thirty minutes. I cannot,
therefore, impress too strongly upon
those having charge of the firing, to see
that the ash-pits are cleared free from
ashes at least once daily.

Henry W. Gibbons.

Please mention the American Florist
tTcry time you write to an advertiser.

Dahlia Notes.

storage.

When removed from the ground dahlia
tubers become very susceptible to atmos-
pheric influences. If kept in too dry a
place they shrivel and eventually lose all
vitality long before it is time to return
them to the ground. Excessive moisture
Is equally fatal, developing rot and bring-
ing woe to the grower's soul when he
finds his much prized bulbs a mass of de-
cay. The slightest touch of frost is dis-
astrous and I am very strongly inclined
to believe that a temperature of three or
four degrees above the freezing point is
mischievous. A suitable temperature and
a proper amount of humidity in the sur-
rounding air are therefore to be sought,
and if these conditions are supplied there
is little loss during the winter.

The second condition is the difficult
one to satisfy, so that upon this practic-
ally depends the whole matter. Some
cellars will keep the roots perfectly while
others are just as certain to cause loss.
If kept in a greenhouse, as is often done,
the buds will start and make growth too
early in the season. It not unfrequently
happens that those stored on shelves
near the bottom of a cellar will rot, while
those stored on upper shelves will at the
same time dry and shrivel. They have
been known to decay placed loosely on a
cellar bottom while others, placed in a
box raised eight or ten inches from the
ground, have kept perfectly.

The one plan which seems to meet all
conditions most fully, is to surround
carefully with dry earth. This can be
easily done by packing the roots closely
in a box or barrel and then shoveling dry
earth, the drier the better, on top. By
shaking and jarring the earth can be
made to penetrate into all the unfilled
space, practically excluding the air and
securing uniformity of temperature and
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known to keep in good condition from the
middle of September until the first of the
following July and come out in good con-
dition with well-formed sprouts. Even
thus tender varieties will sometimes suc-
cumb to adverse influences but the great
majority will pass through the wiuter in
perfect condition. H. F. Burt.

Boston.

A DEPRESSING CONGESTION IN THE CUT
FLOWER TRADE — VISIT TO A CHRYSAN-
THEMUM "FARM." — A NEW VENTILATOR.
— EXHIBITION PROSPECTS.

Boston is experiencing one of the most
depressing periods in the history of its
cut flower trade. This is especially so as
seen by those who judge the flower busi-
ness of today by old standards. The con-
tinued warm, bright weather is in part
responsible for the tremendous overstock
of all kinds of flowers seen on all sides,
and colder temperature, cloudy skies and
wintry winds will in the course of time
do their part to relieve the burden. Bat
it is not difiicult to see that the present
condition is also due to broad tendencies
of the trade that ate beyond the control
of either man or weather and that the
wise man will endeavor to adjust himself
to the new order of things rather than to
fool himself with any hope of a return of
old conditions. The equipment that
afforded a grower a good living a few
years ago Is no longer adequate and this
is more plainly evident each succeeding
year. Each individual will have to decide
for himself whether the present or the
future present encouragement sufficient
for him with his present investment to
continue as heretofore and it requires no
demonstration other than what one sees
in and about the flower marts to show
that the question will prove a knotty one
for some of the smaller grovyers. It is
true that the increase in commercial glass
in the immediate vicinity of Boston has
been proportionately much less than in
some other sections of the country and
hence the local surplus is not so unwieldy
but the overproduction in other places
has driven quantities of their product
here in search of a better market and con-
gestion quickly follows, with its unavoid-
able consequences.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent
last Saturday by a party of gentlemen
from Boston and vicinity at the green-
houses of E.N. Pierce & Sons at Waltham.
Mr. Pierce was, until a few years ago, in
market gardening exclusively but low
prices in that line forced him, as well as
many others, to find some more remunera-
tive use for his greenhouses. Up to date
chrysanthemums have been his fall
specialty and Easter lilies his spring crop.
In the winter the houses are devoted to
beets and in the summer to cucumbers, so
they are never idle. The place is quite
extensive some of the houses being "sash
houses" and others of modern pattern
with large glass, etc. One of the latter
was built this season, 24x185. One of
the younger Messrs. Pierce has designed
a greenhouse ventilator and just secured
a patent on it. It is a simple and very
powerful device and impressed the visitors
as being decidedly an improvement over
anything in this line yet offered. The
Industry and mechanical ingenuity of the
younger members ot the firm are shown
by the fact that the building and equip-
ment of the houses have been exclusively
home work. There are large quantities
ofcamations, mignonette and chrysanthe-
mums. Of the latter the cut for the past
week has averaged over one hundred
dozen a day. Bergmanns are all cut and

Gold Lode and Ivory are now going. Of
Ivory there are two enormous houses
seemingly enough to supply the entire
Boston trade. After the establishment
had been inspected the visitors were
escorted to the work room where a lunch
was spread out and a pleasant social
hour was spent in which the various
members of the party took part, each in
his own specialty of oratory, song, story
or dance. Col. Pierce, a brother of Mr.
E. N. Pierce proved to be a vaudeville
star of the first magnitude and has
already been spoken for as a drawing
card at future Florist Club meetings.

The Boston chrysanthemum exhibition
will open on Tuesday, November 2, and
continue four days. If equal to its prede-
cessors, and of this there is no doubt, it
will pay chrysanthemum admirers from
other states to come and see the products
of the horticultural skill of their Boston
brethren and they will be gladly wel-
comed. In fact the date of this show was
purposely fixed so as to conflict as little
as possible with the time of exhibitions
elsewhere and it is hoped that the oppor-
tunity will be taken advantage of. There
were a few very fine blooms at the Hall
on Saturday, 22d, from W. N. Craig and
H. A. Wheeler.

Visitors In town: Samuel Henshaw,
New York; J- R. Fotheringham, Tarry-
town, N. Y.; Walter Mott, Philadelphia.

New York.

MARKET DEMORALIZED — CAUSES — FLOW-
ERS IN MARKET. — AMERICAN INSTITUTE
SHOW — PRIZES.-SEEDLING C VPRIPEDIUM.
— DEATH OF I N HAUSER.

The cut flower market continues in an
unprecedentedly demoralized condition.
Various contributary causes are responsi-
ble—the tearing up ot the fashionable
residential streets for pipe laying, etc., the
warm weather and the most exciting
election contest of the present generation
— and all are impatiently looking forward
in hopes of seeing some indication of an
Improvement, but without much success
as yet. Violets have improved wonder-
fully and there are now offered quantities
of them in best grades. Fine cattleyas
are seen frequently and there are a few
Roman hyacinths and white narcissi
already on deck. Roses arediscouragingly
heaped up and chrysanthemums over-
whelm everything else. Carnations do
not seem to be over-abundant but there
is no special activity in the demand for
them.

The display of chrysanthemums at the
American Institute show, this week, is
fine and many of the blooms shown are
superb. A. Herrington, gardener to H.
McK. Twombly is one of the largest
exhibitors. He took first prize on vase of
whites (Mrs. Robinson) vase of yellows,
(Bonnaffon), on three varieties six oif
each, and five varieties six of each and
also staged a group of orchids and ferns
that attracted much attention. Daille-
douze Bros., Ernst Asmus, J. N. May,E.
G.Hill & Co. and Wm. Duckham, gar-
dener to D. W. James, all contributed
grand specimen blooms, the latter taking
first prize for twelve Japanese. Geo. H.
Hale, gardener to J. E. Brown was
awarded a special prize for twelve Japan-
ese, and Robert Laurie, gardener to C.
Vanderbilt took high honors for a yellow
seedling of exceptional merit named
Peter Kay. A first-class certificate was
given to George Savage, gardener to
Mrs. W. S. Kimball, for a beautiful flower
of seedling Cypripedium "Anna Savage,"
a cross between C. Curtisii and C. Chas.
Canham. M. f . Moore got a diploma for

an astonishing bunch of violets. Daille-
douze Bros, and H. Weber & Son were
represented by good displays of carna-
tions. The stage was effectively massed
with foliage plants from Julius Roehrs.

J. N. Hauser, one of New York's oldest
and most respected florists, died on Sun-
day, 24th inst. after a long and painful
illness, at the advanced age of ninety-one
years.

A. Dimmock of Sander & Co. has gone
on an extended western business trip.

Chas. Thorley has returned from his
European trip.

In town, H. G. Eyres, Albany; H. G.
Faust, Philadelphia.

Buffalo.

'mums in quantity — NOT YET AN OVER-
SUPPLY — IVORY AT THE HEAD —CARNA-
TION FLORA HILL— FINE BEAUTIES —
GOOD VIOLETS — NO STARTLING NEWS —
EARLY CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS —SOME
VERSES.

The smoke has disappeared because
some rain fell and put the fires out and
lovely autumn weather has prevailed.
The queen of this season is here>in quan-
tity but I have not yet heard of an over-
supply. True there has been no accident
reported from people fighting with each
other to gain access to the counters
where these showy flowers are sold, but
unless some people who grow more flow-
ers than they can profitably dispose of
send them in by the cord and swamp us,
we have nothing to complain of.

It's always pleasant to say a good
word about anybody or anything, and
as there are so many good people and
such good and beautiful flowers I must
not be thought a flatterer if I say again
that preeminent above all chrysanthe-
mums stands one and that is Ivory. If
W.K. Harris missed twenty-five straight
he would be forgiven for he has immor- '
talized himself as Burns did when he
wrote the "Cotters' Saturday Night," by
raising and giving to the world Ivory. I
see in the Philadelphia notes that the
Pink Ivory is now producing white flow-
ers. Why not? It is only a sport and
sports till fixed by years would naturally
revert back to the type from whence they
came. Note the features on some of the
human family and see how closely they
resemble our remote ancestors. But this
is a large subject and we will revert to
carnations which are now assuming their
winter form or better.

I was glad to see what an excellent
grower and lifter that fine white carna-
tion Flora Hill is. It promises to be as
good as the flowers led us to hope that
were so beautiful at Cincinnati, and is
about as little troubled with rust as you
would expect from one of those establish-
ments where all are "free of rust."

I can say little about rosesjust now,
only those grown by those who profess
to grow them locally as well as imported
stock are fine. If there is an exception
worth noting it Is the excellence of the
Am. Beauties cut by W.J. Palmer & Son,
and they have more to come, so they say.
You ought to see the violets that are
grown here. The individual flowers will
cover the usual space and the leaves
resemble those of a Brussells Sprout when
not over vigorous. The above descrip-
tion is somewhat ambiguous to the un-
initiated, but they are really fine and if
the demand is as good as the violets our
slumber will be sweet.

Nobody in the business has died this
week or committed any "criminal crime,"
nor has a drummer made our life weary,
so there is nothing startling to relate ex-

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cept a little effusion of the muse, which if
your gentle readers will allow it would be
a pleasure to indite. It was so pleasant
this week to sec a few lines in your col-
umns from the pen of that absolutely
correct man in all respects, one who can
pen the most pleasing tale of truth, of
science, art or literature, but whose mod-
esty subordinates his brilliancy. The
writer of the few lines quoted below was,
I believe the first to hold a chrysanthe-
mum show on his own individual efforts
and 1 must truthfully say that it was a
far better and more pleasing show than
the one held over a cellar two years later
by the great city of New York presided
over by "Uncle John" and chiefly remem-
bered from the awful gusts of wind that
came up through the plank floor and the
terrible cockney accent of the young man
who peddled flowers on a board near the
entrance of the tent, which in external
appearance much resembled one of
"4 paws" side shows. But fancy putting
a show held entirely by "one man effort"
in a small city by the wide and shallow
Allegheny River against the metropolis.
Mr. Bell says in a letter to me a few
years ago: "In clearing up a shed the
other day my boys came across a dodger
that I had issued with my chrysanthe-
mum show in 1887. and the lines may
suit your omniverous appetite." As I
have had these lines some years they are
growing riper all the time and now I
think 'tis time to give their aroma to my
friends.

of all tha flowers that blow between the snow and
snow,
The Trillium, the Lilium, the Leucanthemum,
There are none in all the row that make so great
a show
As that lingering flower of autumn the chrys-
anthemum.

The violet and the rose are sweeter I suppose.
And more modest is the pink mesembryanthe-

But for eyes as well as nose and to please the
maids and beaus
There is nothing like the gorgeous gay chrys-
anthemum.
While on this sort of thing, and it is
very well for those that like that sort of
thing, I want to quote a few lines that
were inclosed with the gift of a meei-
schaum pipe to agood friend. Theauthor
you must guess, and he wrote it in three
minutes by the watch, October 24, 1897.

when troubles large and small appear,
Don't turn to whisky or to beer.
But puflfaway at your old pipe.
Soon troubles will be thin as light.

When color on its cheeks :
That richness which is age's bloom,
You'll find its flavor much increases
As wit with age our end it reaches.

w. s.

Chicago.

TRiDE SOMEWHAT SLOWER. — NO CALL FOR
INFERIOR STOCK — CARNATIONSGO SLOW-
LY.—CHRYSANTHEMUM CONDITIONS.— ST.
LOUIS BOWLERS VISIT CHICAGO —CHI-
CAGO WINS — THE SCORES. — CLUB MEET-
ING.— CHRYSANTHEMUM DISCUSSION. —
PROGRAM FOR WINTER — ANNUAL ELEC-
TION.- ANNUAL SUPPER NOV. 11.— THE
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

Trade appears somewhat slower than
last reported, with prices remaining prac-
tically the same. There seems to be a fair
demand for No. 1 stock, but no call what-
ever for the great amount of inferior
quality. Carnations are very plentiful
and meet with slow demand. Prices
range from 75 cents to $1 for average
quality, fancies selling for $1.50. Chry-
santhemums are now getting to be at
their best. The demand for this flower is
not as brisk as last season, and prices are
also less. The Illinois Cut Flower Co.
handle very fine blooms, their best sellers

being Bonnaffon and Ivory, the latter in
both pink and white forms. ■"

The visit of the St. Louis Bowling
Club's team to this city was a decided
"event" in local trade circles, and the
Chicago talent did their best to make the
visit a pleasant one. It is true that Chi-
cago won in the match of five games, but
aside from the result of the bowling no
complaint from the St. Louis boys was
heard. The party included Messrs. E.
Kuehn, J. J. Beneke, J. W. Kunz, A. Bauer,
Emil Schray,Chas. Beyer and Mr. Weber,
Jr. They were met at the train by a com-
mittee from tlie Chicago club and at once
taken to breakfast, after which a walk
was taken around the city, looking into
the Auditorium Hotel, Masonic Temple,
etc., and calling upon retail and wholesale
florists that were most conveniently
reached. The Kinsley alleys had been
selected tor the games, and this point was
reached so as to start the games promptly
at 1 o'clock. The alleys are undoubtedly
the best in the city. They are regulation
alleys, and the pair used were constructed
especially for match games. They were
in prime condition and were as true as
alleys can be made. A lunch was served
on tables at the side of the alleys and
abundant liquid refreshment was pro-
vided. Everything passed off very pleas-
antly and nothing happened to mar the
pleasure of the occasion. Five games
were played and Chicago won by 581
pins, having a total of 3,979 pins against
3,398 by St. Louis. In individual totals
J. S.Wilson was first with 725, John Zeck
second with 718, G. L. Grant third with
696. In single game scores G. L. Grant
was first with 181, Chas. Beyer second
with 179, John Z.ck third with 165. Fol-
lowing is the score in detail:

IstKiUiir. 2d. 3d, -Jth. ,5th. totals

.1. S. \\ ilsuu IM lai 137 13-3 H9 72,5

G.L.Grant I'-'O 144 181 135 116 6%

P. J. Hauswirth 115 115 118 109 1.52 609

.Tohn Zeek 135 146 165 118 154 718

C. \V. McKellar 119 119 146 114 I'.'O 618

Chas. Held 123 103 159 91 137 613

Totals 768 778 906 699 838 3979

ST. LOUIS.

1st game. 2d. 3d. 4th. 5th. totals

(has. Kufhu 125 140 122 101 95 583

J. \V. Kunz 133 98 122 118 153 624

A.Bauer 81 107 86 115 81 470

E. Schrav 113 102 114 123 109 .561

J.J. Beiicke 99 119 125 151 115 609

Chas. Beyer 179 133 92 96 151 a51

Totals 730 699 661 704 704 3398

After the games were concluded the vis-
itors were dined and then taken to the
theatre, after which they were placed
safely on their train, which left at 11:30
p. m. Both guests and hosts enjoyed the
sport hugely and there is talk of a return
visit by the Chicago bowlers to their St.
Louis friends.

The Florist Club meeting last Thursday
evening was very well attended, and
those present were well repaid for coming.
The feature of the meeting was a most
practical paper on chrysanthemum cult-
ure by Mr. G. Stollery, which will appear
next week. It was very fully discussed
by the members, particularly the state-
ment that a large number of flowers were
cut and sent to this market before the
flowers were fully developed, and that
this resulted in loss to the grower and
dissatisfaction to the buyer. The discus-
sion widened to include other flowers and
the difference in value between flowers
that were cut right and those that were
not was strongly emphasized. The sub-
ject seemed so large that it was referred
to the committee on program who will
undoubtedly provide for discussion of the
various phases of the matter at future
meetings. That committee had already

reported the following program for the
winter:

Nov. 11. (Show week). No provision
as on this date the annual supper takes
place.

Nov. 25. Call to resident florists to
become members of the club.

Dec. 8. Fumigation versus liquid insec-
ticides.

Dec. 22. (Christmas week). Nothing
provided.

Jan. 13. Ladies' night.

Jan. 27. Pot plants for market.

Feb. 11. Retailers' night.

Feb. 25. So near Carnation convention
nothing provided.

Mch. 12. Roses and violets.

Mch, 26. Lilies and other bulbs.

Apr. 9. Private-gardeners' night.

Apr. 23. Bedding plants.

May 6. Palms, ferns and other orna-
mental plants.

May 20. Sweet peas and plants for
summer blooming.

The committee will arrange with one
or more members to open discussion on
these subjects on the dates indicated.

The annual election of officers resulted
as follows: G. L. Grant, president; E.
Wienhoeber, vice-president; T. F. Keenan,
recording secretary; C. W. McKellar,
financial secretary; W.W.Barnard, treas-
urer. Trustees: P. N. Neiglick, C. W.
Johnson, Edgar Sanders, John Reardon,
J. S. Wilson.

A committee was appointed to arrange
for the annual supper which will take
place Thursday evening. November 11.

In addition to reading his paper Mr. G.
Stollery displayed at the meeting three
magnificent blooms of chrysanthemum
Mrs. A. J. Drexel. W. N. Rudd showed
some splendid bloomsof Chebeaque, pink;
Defender, red; Ivory (grandly done);
Evangeline, Mr. May's new white, and it
showed up very much better than at the
C. S. A. committee meeting last year; as
grown by Mr. Rudd this year it should
score well into the 90s; Souv. de Petite
Ami, white; May Foster, white; a yellow
seedling, a cross between Harry Balsley
and Mrs. Jerome Jones, a fine flower.
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Rudd's foreman, is to
be warmly congratulated on the fine
blooms displayed. Mr. A. McAdams
showed a pot plant of the dwarf single
pink chrysanthemum Mizpah. It was a
little beauty and Mr. Reeve, the foreman,
says the plants meet with ready sale at a
good price.

Chrysanthemum show passes will this
year be given as usual to all members of
the Florist Club who are not In arrears
for dues. Members in arrears should
remit at once to the financial secretary,
Mr. C. W. McKellar, 45 Wabash avenue,
that their names may surely be included
in the list of those who are to receive
passes.

The revised premium list for the chrys-
anthemum show has been issued and con-
tains several new features. Among the
special premiums already provided for is
a splendid silver cup valued at $25 offered
by Spaulding & Co. for "Best 12 new
roses never before exhibited in this conn-
try." It is expected that the Interna-
tional Competition in chrysanthemum
cut blooms will be a most interesting
feature to those in the trade. The art
exhibit in connection with the show will
be made by the Cosmopolitan Art Club
and will include the works of artists in
eastern cities as well as those of this city.
Flowers, art and music ought to make a
very happy combination.

Colored chrysanthemum show posters
are ready for distribution and anyone in

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the trade who has not received one or
more to display in his place of business is
requested to call on or notify G.L.Grant,
322 Dearborn street.

Mr. Fred Breltmeyer, Detroit, Mich.,
was among visitors In town.

Philadelphia.

BUSINESS IMPROVING IN SPOTS.— CHRYSAN-
THEMUMS IN GOOD DEMAND. — ROSES
RATHER UNDERGRADE —CORRECTIONS —
G. A. STROHLEIN MARRIED. — E.E. LEIKER
TO REMOVE TO LANSDOWNE.— IVIES.—
NEW WAGONS.

Business has improved a trifle, in spots,
as it were, some of the brethren being
very busy and others wishing they were.
Perhaps If the weather would get cooler
things would get better. What demand
there is calls for good stock, in fact cus-
tomers seem to be getting more and
more particular and flowers of ordinary
grade are very hard to dispose of. Chrys-
anthemums are holding their own in the
race, in fact the demand can be called
good. Blooms that retail in the stores
from $1 to $3 per dozen are selling as
well as anything else, while a few extra
choice bring $5 for fje same quantity.
Roses, particularly Beauties, have not
been up to the mark the past ten days;
for a while past most of the growers sent
in stock in which even among their best
dozens many of the roses had fringed or
scalloped petals; such frills do not improve
the Beauty and in many cases render oth-
erwise fine buds unsalable. What is the
cause of this. Brother Simpson? Nobody
hereabouts seems to know. Fine Beau-
ties are money makers for everybody
concerned, but poor stock puts no wealth
in the bank and produces such a state of
mind that many a misstep is made on the
golden stairs.

Prices are about the same as last week,
in fact if anything they are weaker as the
store men are buying only for their imme-
diate needs. When flowers are fine deal-
ers are not afraid to speculate a little and
will carry more than their daily business
seems to warrant in the hope that the
beauty and excellence of their stock will
tempt the public and thus enable them to
sell out. Carnations are still improving
and will soon be in championship form
as thefootbiUexpertssayof theirplayers.
Prices of these flowers are also about the
same. Violets are considerably better and
some fair stock can now be had; 75 cents
per hundred is still highest for the doubles.
Supoit is sending some good Princess of
Wales; he has an immense stock of this
fine variety.

Almost any color can now be had in
chrysanthemums. Ed Reid had in the first
G. W. Childs last Wednesday and plenty
of good yellow, red and pink are to be seen
in all the store windows. Prices range
from $3.50 to $25 per 100, the majority
of the stock going at from $10 to $15.
We were in error last week in reference to
Pink Ivory; this variety opens nearly
white and turns pink afterwards. Mr.
Craig's white sport from Mrs. E. G. Hill,
the early pink, is a fine thing. Mr. Craig
called it Bessie Burton and Intends to
grow a lot of it next year; it Is as early
as Mrs. Hill and pure white.

Another error crept into our report of
last week in reference to the selling of
plants by the H. A. Dreer Co. from their
large van. Samples only were carried, so
that dealers who have not the time to
visit their nurseries could get the next best
idea of the stock they carried; orders were
thus takeq and delivered in the regular
way.

Geo.A.Strohlein,oneof the Dreer super-
intendents, returned from a European trip
last week. The tour abroad was most sat-
isfactory; the best of everything was se-
cured, including a certain German lady
whoisnowMrs. Strohleln. Our congratu-
lations are extended to the happy pair.

Emil E. Leiker, of 52d and Greenway
avenue, has purchased two acres in Lans-
downe, Delaware County, next to Casper
Pennock's, and will remove his houses to
the new location next spring.

It seems there are a few ivies about this
village, our report to the contrary not-
withstanding. We referred, gentlemen,
to fine salable plants, such as are to be
had in the New Yoik market and not
stock from 4-inch pots. Anybody can
root Ivies, but it takes a trained hand to
put size and a salable finish to them.

Mrs. M. Heron, of 18th and Chestnut,
Is to put a new wagon on the street soon;
our little bird says It Is to be a dandy. H.
H. Battles has had one of his painted a
light green running gears and body. The
sides are decorated with a palette and
brushes resting on roses from which starts
his signature. Artist In flowers is the
Idea, which is well conveyed by the design
and better carried out by the gentleman
himself, who is one of the best in the busi-
ness. K.

St. Louis.

TRADE GOOD, BUT MARKET OVERSTOCKED.
— HARD TO QUOTE PRICES — CORRECTION.
— A CARNAl ION WITH EVERY DRINK —
VARIOUS ITEMS.— BOWLING.

Trade the past week has been very
good. After a few days of cool weather
it has suddenly turt.ed warm again, but
no rain, which Is needed very badly. The
market is overstocked with everything
except good chrysanthemums. The gen-
eral report Is that a great many of our
best chrysanthemums will be late for the
show.

It is very hard to quote prices on roses
as the glut Is so great that they hardly
bring anything. The very best of stock
can be bought for $2 and the rest go for
50 cents to $6 per 100 in 1000 lots. Car-
nations also are plentiful, though good
reds are very scarce. Scott, Daybreak
and all whites are sold at $1 per 100 and
in 1,000 lots can be bought for $5. Cos-
mos is slow and lots of it is going to the
dump pile. Violets are In demand and
lots more could be sold if we had them.
Valley Is more plentiful now but is selling
slow at $3 and $4.

Mr. W. W. Stertzing, of the Maplewood
Floral establishment, reports that he is
the proprietor and that Mr. Bouche is
only the landscape architect for him and
has no interest in the concern.

The Krebs Floral Co., at 602 Olive
street, has distributed a lot ot small
cards among the down town saloons,
stating that any one who buys a drink
gets a ticket good for one carnation at
their establishment. This very bright
idea originated with their manager.

Mr. C. A. Kuehn reports that wild
smilax is hard to get just now. A. R.
Carter & Co., of IJvergreen, Ala., has
written that all trains have been stopped
for the present.

Mrs. L. Rosenbaum, florist, of Merid-
ian, Miss., spent last week in St. Louis.

All the bowlers who went to Chicago
got back Monday morning and the tele-
phones were kept busy asking all about
Chicago and the games, and all we could
say was that we met the enemy and they
beat us; and all we have to complain
about is that the finger holes in the balls

were too close together. The Chicago
bowlers were used to them and we were
not. I will not publish the score, but
will leave that for the Chicagoans.

One thing I must say: We were never
treated better In our lives. Nothing was
too good for us. Anything we wanted
we could have (except the games) and I
am requested to thank the Chicago boys
for the royal treatment we received at
their hands. But wait until you come In
our back yard, and we hope It will be
soon, so we may have a chance to get
even.

We did not bowl Monday night. The
boys thought they needed a rest, but
next Monday will find us at the same old
place and all feeling better. J. J. B.

Baltimore.

TRADE CONTINUES SLUGGISH.-MR. BINDER'S
EXHIBIT OF 'mums AT CLUB MEETING. —
QUESTION BOX.

Trade continues very sluggish, and
prices generally unsatisfactory. Opmions
differ as to the cause, but the most com-
petent members of the trade are agreed
that improvement will follow the first
severe frost.

At the club meeting last Monday night
Mr. W. Paul Binder exhibited blooms
from five seedling chrysanthemums. The
committee appointed to report on them,
Messrs. C. M. Wagner, Henry Fisher and
Wm. McRoberts, Jr., recommended No. 1
a superb globular white on the order of
Niveus, and No. 2 a sulphur yellow much
the same in size and shape, for certifi-
cates; and praised Nos. 3 and 4 highlv,
although they were not developed suffi-
ciently to pronounce a decided judgment
upon their size and shape. Notwith-
standing the slim attendance on account
of the continuous rain, the members pres-
ent took an active interest in the question
box and several questions were debated
with great spirit. Some humorist in the
club put in the question, "Who will pay
his mortgage with cabbage next year?",
alluding to Mr. Vincent's having told
of paying off one of $4,800 with that
crop. No one present seemed to feel capa-
ble of duplicating the accomplishment
and took more interest in the second
question, "Best early pink chrysanthe-
mum?" Mr. Fred Burger thought Mrs.
Hattie the best, Mr. Fischer supported
Glory of the Pacific and Elvina, and Mr.
C. M. Wagner held out for Mrs. Parker.
The next question, "Is it profitable
to bring chrysanthemums in extra
early?", was answered with a decided
negative by Pres. Pentland, but Mr. H.
Ekas thought it altogether a matter of
weather, as a severe early frost made
everything else scarce.

"Is there any future for the chrysanthe-
mum?" brought out a surprising diversity
of opinion. Mr. C. M. Wagner thought
the gardeners as well as the general public
were losing interest In them and the pros-
pect was not cheering. Pres. Pentland
did not think they would ever pay again,
and regarded the present stagnation and
low prices as the natural result of over-
production and lack of interest. Mr.
Burger took a more hopeful view and
thought a severe frost would materially
alter the present state of the market for
the better. Mr. W. P. Binder said Fisher
& Ekas were an exampleof how a fortune
can be made out of chrysanthemums,
though they were keeping it quiet.

The general tenor of the discussion
seemed to be that the limit of improve-
ment in the flower had been nearly
reached. Mack.

i897.

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Cleveland.

The exceedingly fine weather we have
had, one may say all fall, Is showing its
effects now to some extent. Chrysanthe-
mums, not only in the very early sorts,
but ill those also that come later, are
somewhat in advanceof other years with
nearly everybody and with a good many
for some apparently inexplicable reason,
show a slight falling off in quality in a
good many sorts. They continue to sell
very well, with few going to waste.
There is a very evident shortage of good
pink ones just now with a good many
florists. With such sorts as Viviand-
Morel nearly ready to cut this will prob-
ably not last long.

Chrysanthemums being in good supply
or else the fine weather lending itself to
the rapid development of other flowers,
brought out the rose signs the other day
that ordinarily do not appear until the
gentle spring time. "Roses 25 cents and
50 cents per dozen to-day," they read.
There may have been other reasons satis-
factory to the proprietors of the signs,
through certainly no other grounds
appear on the surface.

Gasser's window has been particularly
beautiful the last few days, a log hand-
somely decorated with cattleyas forming
the principal feature.

Arrangments for the chrysanthemum
show are progressing satisfactorily.
Arrangements were made at the last
meeting whereby the advertising end will
be thoroughly attended to by experts in
that line, upon terms that certainly
appear very advantageous to the florists'
club.

Bowlers' night, Monday, Nov. 1. A.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE GO.

I Incorporated. l>ald up Capital J-'OOO.IXI 1

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOI.KSALE ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

JS^Ttie dry climate of Colorado enables our tirower-S

to Krow the beat Carnations on earth.
We hand e75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

GEO. A. KUHL,

WHolesale 6iii Flowers,

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

and SMILAX.

GEO. A. KUHL, - - Pekin, III.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

©\/ftoPc^afe Marftet*.

Cut Flowers.

ST. L01TI8. Oct. 28.

Kosea, Keautles 10.00(320.00

short 5 008 8.00

Meteors, Kalserln 1.00^ 2.00

.50<'o

<-'oBmoB 15(18 ,25

Valley 3.00® 4.00

\'lolets slnele 25

California .40

Clirysanthemuma fancy 10.00025.00

common (LOOto 8.00

Smllax 10.00(912.50

Adtantum I.OO

Asparaiius 35.00(8.50.00

Cincinnati, Oct. •».

Hoses, Beauty select 20 00

medium 10.00(5115.00

short 4.00(* S.OO

Brides. Bridesmaids 2 UOf" 4 00

Meteors, Morgans 2 IHli'i; 4.00

Ferles 2.00(.i. 3.00

Carnations 75(«> 1 00

fancy 1.50

Valley 4.00

Violets , ..tO

chrysanthemums extra 12.00(^20.00

medium o.00(ail0.00

( 'att leyas 50 OO

Smllax 12.60(5115.00

Adiantums 100

AaparaKUa liO.OO

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

^T'A complete line of Wire Ueslgna.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping oriiers
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUGH GO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,

Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention clven to shlpplnii orders.

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-

FANCT DAOGEu ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Write for Prices.
ALSO DEALER IN

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Et-o., Eto., Eto,

L. B. BRAGUE,

Hinsdale, Mass.

8@"01dest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States.

when writing please mention American Florist.

VAUGHAN'S XXX "Get There"

XMAS HOLLY.

WRITE OR TELEGRAPH

Every case re-inspected by us. "A
case of Holly in front of the store
is worth four in the woods " We
trv to make delivery of GOOD
HOLLY "the rule" not "the
accident".

J. C. VAUGHAN, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago.

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immorteltes and Moss Wreaths. Cycaa

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Send for Catalogue.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

:ivi. i^iOE^ «& 00.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

SURPLUS STOCK. Penoo

ll«) Tremula Kerns. 8tronK. readv for .'i-imh $10,110

im) Primula Obconlca. 1-lnch. very etroDg ."kIKI

Would excliHUKe for Kentla Belaioreana Palms,
5-Inch, rash with order please.

S. M. HARBISON, Danville, Ky.
Mention American Florlgt.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

nicely stained and varnished, 18«30
bI3 made In two eectlona, on© for each aUo letter, given
awavwith first order of 500 letters.

EK.ck Uaer,, 1 1-2 or 2 mch «je. per 100. $2 00
Scnpt Lellem. 84.00
FaRtenpr wilb each letter or word-

I'.ed h» lead.ng flon»l.. everywhere .nd for ule by Jl
wboie*'"' floVists and supply dealers.

N. P. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.

';««:'!. BOSTOIM. MASS. ..H?i''"...
When writing mention the Amshican Ftokist.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING "

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers in
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

.SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

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Oct. 30,

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly,
Bouquet Green, and all Florists' Supplies.

Manutacturers of Wire Work. Write
for quotations.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

When writlnK mention the American Florist.

A. L. RANDALL,

wnoiesaie Fiorisi

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Agent for finest tn'ades Waxed and Tissue Papers

W. E. LYNCH,

iiE'C'"'^ CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 &. 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specially. CMICA-OO.

©Yv'R

oCeiiiafe

M

arfteti).

Cut Flowers

CHICAG

0 Oct SII.

mpflfilni

short

Brides. Bridesmaid...

4.00® 8 00
2.00® 4,00

Kalsertn

. 2.00® 5.00

NlphetoB

Perle, Gontler. . .

. 2.00(.j 3.00

fancy

. 1 009 1.50

Valley

. 4.00(.i 5 UO

Adlantum

. .60(<o .75

Aaparat'UB

dU.OO

The CHRYSANTHEMUMS which we handle are grown by Specialists
who capture the prizes in their classes at the Flower Shows.

Buyers should appreciate the advantage of purchasing their stock from
Headquarters, where the finest flowers in the largest variety can be obtained.
Price list mailed on application

We shall meet prices on competition stock.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,

J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr.

51 and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Phone Main 1143.

To Growers. Dealers and Buyers.

WETfiElovrREADrFOR BUSINESS

at 4 Ordway Place, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Cut Flower Consignments Solicited, and can command the best market.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS- SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florists' DeslRns.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville, Mitchell Co., N. 0.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

4; WABASH AVENUE,

^ CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

15c. per String.

Home-growQ SMILAX SEED, 50 cts. per oz.
JOS. E. BONSALL. 308 Garfield Ave., SALEM, 0.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.

>fFOR THE TRADE ONLY.-k

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GO.

WtiolGsalc Gut Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKE WOKK A SPECIAXTT.

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

HIGH
GRADE

GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT.

so they will reach

WIRE DESIGNS; A Full Line. Write usfor

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

EH^-" CUT FLOWERS.

88 Wabash Avenue,
^— CHICiVOO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF OUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of Kosee and (^arnatlons.

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give UB a trial and convince yourself-

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION t FLORIST,

aa WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try us.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTINQ, ^.."iTsion

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

WM. C. SMITH3

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited. Special attention given to

shipping orders

Long Distance Telephone 5008 A.

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F. A. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALER IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

'^'fn * S. ^.r "hlLmr ^•' PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, Maids, Brides. Kaiserins. etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

wnoiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 Fair mount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.

Lons Distaiic. Phono. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention American Florist wlien writing.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission ■'^ti" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street.

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

Ventlon American Florist.

©\VRofa*aPa Marftaf*.

Cut Flowers

NEW TORE Oct. 27.

Kosei. Beauty, extra 10 0062.5.00

medium ;i.OO(a 8.00

culls 50(5) 1.00

Bride. BrideBmaid, Meteor r*. :i.0O

Carnations '•^'A 1 OO

Valley i.OOO 2.00

itliemums 2.ii0@l'-'-00

Adiantum SOW .75

Smilax B 00m 10. 00

AsparaKUB :^^') U0(" 4 I IXJ

BOSTON, (let. 27.

Roses. Beauties (j.miw'.'.'i 110

• Gontler. Perle l.OOwj 2.00

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00® 5 00

Carnations 75® 1.50

Valley 3 00® 1.00

Chrysanthemums i.0O(>c'HJ.0O

Adiantum 1 .00

Smilax 10.00@12.00

AsparaRUB ■. 50 00

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 27.

Roses. Beauties select 20.00

medium 12 00® It! 00

short ei.OO® 8.00

Brides.Maids 3 000 4.00

" Meteors, La France 3 00® 4.00

Carnations 75® 2 00

Valley : 3 C«.a 4.00

Chrysanthemums fancy .o,(K)^2.t 110

ordinary S00al2.50

Violets, double -'lOi") .75

single Calilornia 25(.i .40

Smilax 10.00620 OO

Adiantum ,. 50(yi .75

AsparanUB. ,So.00(«.50.00

John !• Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
— NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaicing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Orchids

and Valley.
TMOS. ^^OtlJVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. Stt&RIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK,

WH0LE8SLE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, '"^nosTON^ mas"'''"''

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

Couslfi:nnieut8 from regular growers assigued separate space in our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28tli St., and Cut Flower Exchange.

Tel. 96118th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th Street, UC\A; YORI^
near i;th ,\vi;. Elevated K.R. IlCIV IU^^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Consiffimicnts Soliiited.

JAMES M. KING

is completing adililious which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers lor New York market please call or write.
49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

Tki.ephone ii;7j liSth St.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSICNtMENTS SOLICITED.

Specia Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GECR6E A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

wholesale.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

Wholesale Florists

A.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortifiilttirnl Auctioneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET. • BOSTON.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 25th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG.

strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

53 WEST 30th street.

MacDONALD & McMANUS

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
CUT FLOWERS,

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION.

50 W. 3Gth Street, NEW YORK.

Telephone 2778— 38th Street.
BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED.

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The gEEt) Ti^at)E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice. Pres. : E. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

The Government Seed Order.

The following figures indicate approxi-
mately the proposals submitted to the
United States Department of Agriculture
October 15, and covering the list asked
for by the department. The decision was
reached October 21 in the presence of rep-
resentatives of many of the bidders. The
Henry Phillips Seed and Implement Co.,
of Toledo, 0., was awarded the contract.

Ili-nrv I'liillipsS.M,! ,\ 1,1,11, ii).,Tol.<(lo,O.$6M3r.00

.1. M.'Th.Tli,,?,, .\ Co., N,.u York r.V.MS.OO

V:iuol,:,,,s S(--,l si,,r,', I 'l,,.-„^.i and N. Y. 79IH1.00
.kToni.' 1; i;,.-. A , .1, i';,,,,l,i-,dt;e, N. Y.. 80280.00

T. W. W 1 ,\ ^M,, l:,.l,,ii,,,„l, Va 81837.00

Brown l;,:; I ,!■■ M:,.h,i M.I it(;hb'g,Mass. 81844.00

Sioux<'ii\ s i I ,, , s„,u,\ City, la 82451.00

.loseph lin -k .v s,.,,^. Boston and Chicago 84500.00
New Yc.rk M;,ik. i (,„rden Seed Co., N. Y. 8.T4ii2.00

H. \V. l!,,.kl , Ko.kford.lll 86210.00

Northnip-Kiut; >t i.o., Minneapolis, Minn. 8726H.0O

Peter Henderson .t Co., New Yorlv 87473.00

L. L. May A Co., St. Paul, Minn 89190.00

Ullatborne Seed Co., Memphis. Tenn 923.5.S.00

Huntinfffon * P:iee. Indianapolis. Ind.... 92849.00
A.J. Brown S,...,l c, , liraii.l Rapids, Mich. 95868.00

1). Lamlnlli ,v Sons, l'l,,h,.l.lphia 96072.00

Wesfn S.'.d.V InitM'Ti Co.. Waterloo, Neb. 96412.00

Madsen Sied Co.. Manitowoc, Wis 99312.00

C. W. Eichlins;, New Orleans. La 102014 00

Harnden Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo 11086,5.00

Robt. Buist, Jr., Philadelphia." 118695.00

Cameron Seed Co., , Neb 143983.00

Total, 24 bids accei)ted for consideration.

Total, 42 bids received. 18 of which being for
fractional parts of the entirety were not consid-
ered. There remains an unex'pended bahince of
about $30,000 yet to be used.

Mr. Lester Morse, of the firm of C.C.
Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal., is now
on his eastern trip.

Visited Chicago: California seed grow-
ers—Mr. J. M. Kimberlip, Chas. Parker
and Lester Morse of C. C. Morse & Co.

Cards are out announcing the coming
marriage of Mr. Jno. T. Buckbee and Miss
Florence Williams Day, at Lansing, Mich.,
Njvember 2.

Visited Chicago: Mr. J. M. Kimber-
lin, ot Santa Clara, Cal. Mr. Kimberlln
reports the crop of onion bulbs for present
season's planting to be considerably less
than last year.

New York —Messrs. Eicke, Stnmpp &
Walter, all late employes of the defunct
F. E. McAllister Company, have opened
a seed and general supply store at 50
Barclay street under the firm name of
Stumpp & Walter Co.

In a private letter J. Bugnot, the
famous French pansy grower, writes
Vaughan's Seed Store that the rainy sea-
son this year in France has injured the
germination of these seeds. He adds, "I
must remark that my pansies furnished
few seeds and as a rule the germinating
quality is not so strong as is the case
with ordinary varieties."

Mr. T. W. Wood, chairman of the
American Sted Trade Association, has
mailed under date of Ortober 20,1897, to
each senator and representative of the
national congress a very vigorous two-
page letter explaining with numerous rea-
sons why the government free seed dis-
tribution is unjust in many ways, and
adds that it is ''destructive to the busi-
ness of seedsmen, who have a right to
look to the government for the protection
of their interests."

Please mention the American Florist
eyery time you write to an advertiser.

%0*0^0^0^0^0^0%0%^t0^^»^^%^^^%0^0^f^r^f^^^^^^t0%

A CAR-LOAD

AZALEAS

FANCY STOCK.

OF CHOICEST VARIETIES.

Do/,. 100

1st size, 14 to 16 inch heads $9.50 $75.00

2nd size, 12 to 14 " 7.75 60.00

3rd size, 10 to 12 " 6.50 50.00

BULBS.

TO CLOSE OUT WE MAKE THE
FOLLOWING LOW OFFERS:

100 1000
ROMAN HYACINTHS,

Order early before Assorlment is broken

^*h"S,*;o^p''k" VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

LILIUM LONCIFLORUM,

Japan. 6-8 Inch 25.00

"-H Inch 30.00

Si-10 Inch 45.00

CALLAS. 1'4 tolHlnch WHO

IM; to I'l Inch I. 10

■-' to ~^ Incli,-
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,

Cincinnati.

The market continues about the same
as at last report; all kinds of flowers are
plentiful. The market is simply over-
crowded, not so much because of any
excess of supply, but purely from lack of
demand. Chrysanthemums are coming
in much better, also in more variety.
Violets are rather scarce yet, but enough
to go around.

I am glad to report that Mr. C. C.
Murphy is able to be up and around
again.

Mr. M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was with
us the past week, looking up business.
Mr. J. Austin Shaw, representing H. Sie-
brecht & Son, of New York, was also a
caller. H. Schwarz.

Reading, Pa. — It has been decided not
to hold a chrysanthemum show here this
year.

Montpelier, Vt. — The Montpelier
greenhouses, leased by E. Jacobsen, have
been sold to be removed.

Groveland, Mass — T. H. Benton has
leased the "Pine" greenhouse and will de-
vote it to cucumber raising in future.

Newburgh, N. Y. — George Crawshaw
has started in the florist business here
with two 100-foot houses of carnations
and another of violets. His stock is in
excellent condition, and George's pros-
pects for the first season are bright.

6ITUATION8. WANT8. FOR SALE.

AdvertlBenientA nnder this head will be Inserted at
the rat« of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash mnst accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

SITUATION WANTED-E.vperlencedareman. Best
of recommendations from florists Address

T 8. IT'.i Lewis St.. Chicago.

QITOATION WANTBD"By a practical florist In all

' — ' -.^.t- . E.xtenslvely acquainted

;are American florist.

SITUA ITON WANTBD-By younR man. sood tjrower
_ of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc.
Geo, Si'K-NCEU. :; N, llrat St.. West Knoxvllle, Tenn.

ylTUATlON WANTED— By a (lood all round man In
O greenhouse work; 10 years' experience; slnKle. age
".is. sober and reliable. The very best references Ad-
dress y A P. care American Klorlst.

SITUATION WANTBD-I'ractlcal florist. 17 years'
experience as grower and designer, would like a
working Interest or salary with some reliable party.
Addfess Fl.oH.\L. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By young man, age M. as
assistant In a comm*^rclal place: several years ex-
perience In general greenhouse stock. Address

SITUATION WANTBD—By an experienced single
O florist, as working foreman: Is at present manag-
ing a business of over tkiou feet ot glass (over 4 years
In present placej. Best of references. Address

p L. care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By young man understand-
ing watering, spraying and growing of general
greenhouse plants Roses and carnations a specialty.
Sober: not afraid of wo'-k. References exchanged
Bex He.vsley. Dandrldge Pike. Knoxvllle. Tenn.

SITUATION WANTED— \ young lady wishes to Ob
tain a position In a flower store or to assist In
greenhouses: Is fully competent to All either position.
A No 1 saleslady for store. Willing to go to any part

SITUATION WANIBD-At once. Commercial or
private, by Gennan florist, married, no family: 17
years' experience In all branches. First-class designer,
decorator and landscape gardener. Wife being up-
to-date In designing could make herself useful In store.
Strictly sober and honest. Good references. West
preferred. State wages. MP, care Am. Florist.

w

ANTED— An experienced tlr

n, sober and thor-

WANTED-A good pard
everything abou
plants, lawn, dres. cow

-. ^..married, to care for

y premises, IncludlDp choice
H (' W. care Am. FIotihi

W

ANTKD-WorblnK manager; must be a slrlc ly
flrst-clasB and up-to-date cut flower grower, with
ergy, ability and Inclination to make her go

FOK SALE-ln Warren, K. 1 , b greenhouses, nlce'l-
room cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and

Kapevlnes. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
It water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on easv terms Apply to

O. II. Nye. Warren. R. 1.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health.

Resident traveler in western territory
familiar with the Plant, Bulb and Seed
trade. State particulars, experience
and references.

HENRY A. DREER,
Lock Box 1618, PHILADELPHIA.

For MILDEW on ROSES

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |;2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs, Plants. Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

FAXON'S

H^o^tJsl" PANSIES.

The

best mixti

re in cultivation, flowers verv

large,

thick and

velvety; of superb colors and

mark!

igs. The perfection of form and texture. 1

1

1 Trade Packets at $1,00 each. |

M.

B, FAXON,

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS.

Ciirr

spondencc eolioittd.

rSgy.

The American Florist.

293

BARGAINS IN BULBS

Per 1000

Itiininii llyac^lnthn, 11-12 ctni $12,(10

I'.' ISctiii 17. Ml

Slniilo Dutch BeildlnK Uynclnthn, In sept, colors. ■-11.110

KorclnK " " 2:1. CKI

Named " In sorts. 2nrt sizo 110. 110

Istslze, «.).00

Tullp.Iacht van Delft 1.50

" I.a Uelne 4 00

•■ ranllnal'a Hat 4 00

" DuchesH lie I'arma 4,00

I.lllum I^nKlllorum, Japan, i;« Inch 18.00

7 '.I Inch m.OO

Niirclssua Trumpet Von Slon 9 00

Princeps 7.00

Double Von Slon 2nd size lU.OO

Slnule Tulips, tlnest mixed :l 6(1

Double TuMpa, finest mixed 4.,'»0

Al Lily of the Valley, out of cold storaKe 10, (lU

CASn WITH OIIDEK.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

ALM

<£le^e^.

FRESH

ON HAND

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices for select seeds quoted on application.
I J. Xj. SC^i^XXiXiXIfl,

'404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Mention American Klorist.

Pburpee^s

\ SEEDS

Philadelphia.

W. and O's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop"
Mushroom Spawn. t%''^g!^1:'-Eruye";i?

ALL KINDS OF BULBS-

Lilium Harrisii, Freesias. Roman Hya- '
cinths. Narcissus, etc., etc. Special 1
prices on appilcatl(jn

WEEBER & [

114 ChamberH St.,

Mention Amnrloiin Floiist.

GLUGAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

3vb;w -i'oi*!*; city.

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

^"^ DREER'S
GflRDtN Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.

They are the best al the
lowest Drices. Tracie List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.

HKNKV A. DREER,
Philadelphia. Pa.

GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.

The best early pink CHRYSANTHEMUM, color a
beautiful "Davbreak" pink. The first blooms
cut (Jctober llth brought $2.00 a dozen wholesale
in the Philadelphia market.
Strong plants from bench $1.50 per doz ; $10 per 100.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,
For two weeks only. CERMANTOWN, PA.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦j

1 Special Offer!

MICHELL'S MUSHROOMS.

P. S.— We are HEADQUARTERS on MUSHROOM SPAWN, supplying a large num-
ber of the most extensive growers, and customers can rely on our Spawn.

Gardener to Jas. Boyd, Esq.

C. H. ROXEY.

School Lane, Germantown. Pa., March ',ith IRirr.

Dear Sir:— Your Mushroom Spawn has proved to my satisfaction that It is
really Al. Our beds have done and are doing exceptionally well. We have never
had such a splendid showlna of mushrooms, Yours very truly.

Gardener to Wm. Welghtman. Esq. John McCleaky.

$1.50 per dozen Bricks; 25 lbs. for $2.00; $7.50 per 100 lbs.; $68.00
per 1000 lbs. 250 lbs. or over at lOOO-lb. rale.

FLOWER SEEDS.

SWEET PEAS. X

X

CYCLAMEN PERSICUM
GIGANTEUM SEED.

Tl].' v.TV lincsl slr:nii from England. New
cm].. White. Pink, Wed, White, with red
.'\c. $l.(Hiiiir 100 s..-,ls, $9.00 per 1000 seeds.
The above, rl,,ii,-,.M luiNcd, 90c. per 100 seeds;
j^.OO per KKlOsee.ls.

SMILAX SEED.

New crop, 40c. per oz.; $1,10 per >4 lb.; $4.00
per lb.; 3 lbs. for $10.00.

VERBENA SEED.

Now is the time (<» sow seeii to produce line,
strong plants. 'Our Mammoth Strain"
is considered by all who have i^rown it to be
the best in the market. Choicest mixed, all
bright colors only, 50i,'. per ^t oz: $2.00 per oz.

SEND FOR OUR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

P. S.— We Guarantee Satisfaction to our Customers.

VINCA SEED.
Pure White, White «iih red eye; Rosea
(Pink) and choicest iiiixe.l. Sic.'pcr ij oz.;
75c, per oz.

(F()R F(»R(.'ING.)
XTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY.

"he best pink and white. 10c. per
• '4 lb.: 60c. per lb.

KATHERINE TRACY

eoc.

lOe

EMILY HENDERSON.

The best pure white. lOi'. per oz.;
H lb.; 50c. per lb.

HENRY F. MICHELL,

SEEDS AND BULBS OF HIGHEST QUALITY ONLY,

1018 MARKET ST., PHILA.

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August Rolker&Sons

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

For Florists and Horticulturists,

New Fall List mailed free to all applicants In the

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

THE ANNUAL

Gtiru§antli6i]iui]iNyiiit)6r

OF THE

American Florist

WILL BE ISSUED

NOVEMBER 13.

Searxci ,A.cl'vs. BJ^irly.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VABIBTIK8.
ROSES, from :Mncb pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILL, N. ^ .

Fern Pterls Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 2i^-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to 4s, 83.50 per
100; 830.00 per 1000,

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

294

The American Florist,

Oct. 30,

Toronto.

ASSOCIATION MEETING.-THE COMING SHOW.
— BULB PLANTING.— FINE 'mums.— ASEED-
LING CARNATION.

The regular meeting of the Gardeners'
and Florists' Association on Tuesday
last was well attended and a lot of busi-
ness was done, principally connected with
the coming show. Oak leaves will be a
great deal used in the decorations this
year, but the arrangement of the hall will
probably be about the same as last year.
It is difficult to make much change with-
out going to a good deal of expense and
this the association is not prepared to do
just now. The tariff question was up
again for discussion; the special commit-
tee has more work to do yet in the mat-
ter and will see that the wishes of the
association arecarriedoutif It is possible.
Mr. Alonzo Watkins j anlor, lately at H. A.
Dreer's Riverton place, was present at
the meeting and told us something about
how they do things there; he had not
been home for six years and his own
father hardly knew him.

A good deal of bulb planting has been
done in the parks the last week or so In
spite of the dry weather. Mr. Chambers
has filled some of the beds in front of the
Parliament buildings with conifers which
takes off "that bare look" considerably.

Mr. Geo. Mills, of Ossington avenue, in
partnership with Mr. Thompson of
Dovercourt Road have grown at the lat-
ter's place two houses of 'mums which the
other day were looking very fine, espe-
cially Pink Ivory. Since then they have
been cutting and getting top prices. Mr.
Mills is growing largely at his own place
one of his seedling carnations, a creamy
(turning white) fancy, edged and splashed
with bright rose which he has named
"Abundance." It is very prolific, good
sized flower, stiff' stem, strong calyx and
sells well. It will probably come into
competition with others at the show.

Weather still fine and warm; a good
stiff spell of cold weather would help
trade now. E.

Worcester, Mass.

TRADE CONTINUES SATISFACTORY.— NO
OVERSTOCK — BEST 'mums NOW READY. —
NEW CARNATIONS.

Trade continues to be very satisfactory,
considering all things, with prices about
the regular thing and good flowers plenti-
ful, but not too much so. 'Mums, of
course, are coming in in quantity now and
are first-class in every respect. The grow-
ers have about sized up the trade and
nothing larger than what retails for $3 to
$4 per dozen are grown. Yellow Queen,
Wm. Simpson, Mrs. E.G. Hill, Gold Lode,
Ivory and Lenawee are the best varieties
ready at this writing, and the earlier vari-
eties are nearly cleaned up.

Roses are coming in about as fast as we
can use them and improving fast. C. A.
Dana, Victor and Nivea are some of the
new varieties of carnations that are show-
ing up well so far and we are getting
plenty of good flowers of the standard
varieties, and the advent of the 'mums
has not shortened the sales noticeably as
yet.

The weather continues warm, and vio-
lets as a ru!e are running pretty small.
Princess of Wales is not showing up as it
should as yet, but the weather is against
anything in the violet line, so we will have
to wait awhile before bringing out a ver-
dict. A. H. L.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants, 94,000.

Our carnations are grown with the greatest care, and are first-class plants. Free from disease.
We pack light by our improved system of packing, by which we can send them to all parts of the
United States and Canada in perfect condition.

CRIMSON SPORT DELLA FOX BUTTERCUP

%\.\fy per dozen. 3W,00 per hundred.

ALBERTINI CHESTER PRIDE

BRIDE OF EARLESCOURT NICKELSON

$1.25 per dozen. .¥ii tXI per hundred.

SWEETBRIER SILVER SPRAY CHESTER PRIDE

MRS. CARNEGIE PORTIA WM. SCOTT

L. L. LAMBORN GRACE WILDER ROSALIND

$1 .00 per dozen. ^.00 per liundrea. J4j 00 per thousand .

J. Xj. z>ti:jXj<3F8', :^Xjc:>oass:^xjft.c», f>.A..
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

t CARNATIONS. \

My experiences with the old and \
the new will be ready Nov. l5, and j
mailed for the asking. J

I HERB'S PANSIES

: ARE THE BEST.

X Fine plants, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER roo
$5.00
10.00
12.50

STANDARD VARIETIES,
MRS. C. H. DUHME,
MRS. GEO. M. BRADT,
F. DORNER & SONS CO..

UA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Always mention American Klorlst.

CARNATIONS.

ROSE QUEEN, PI

Held-grown |)lant8. Jo

SMILAX.

Three thouaanel Smili
In 2V2-lnch pots, is-l (K)

GEO. SOUSTER, ELGIN, ILL.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $1.50 per dozen;
$10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, Paul P. P., Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS. L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

Send for our Price List

Palms, all kinds and sizes Ficus, Arau-
carias, Cyclamen, Primroses and
Azalea indica in any quantity: prices
very low; quality A No. 1.

Eucharis amazonica, $2.00 per 100.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny City, Pa.

PRIMULAS,

ml-xed. fruTu 4-lnch potB. In bud and bloom,
Si. 110 to Si',. 110 per 100.
VOUNC PANSY PLANTS, ROO per lOOO.

W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist, Westtield, N. J.

4O3OOO

K CARNATIONS.

CLEAN HEALTHY STOCK.

ii«i.

.3d size. .S3. 00

Scott Ist ■

" 2d ■

McCowan 2d

Mrs. Fisher

Portia let

Tidal Wave Ist

5.00
3.00
3.00
5.00
5.00
5.00

WOO.
S25.00
40.00
25.00
25.00
40.00
40.00
40.00

PORTIA.

We have al.uut 5,000 extra Bne large PORTIA.

100 California Violets

fl 00 per hundred.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

SOUTHPORT, - - CONN.

Mention American Florist.

CARlTioE

FIELD GROWN PLANTS.

SILVER SPRAY,

PORTIA,
NANCY HANKS,

$3.00 per 100; JS25.00 per 1000.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Watasli kmm. CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS

Free fruiH Disease. I<1eld-Krowu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

TT-TrtT ■PT'C! '.000 LADY CAMPBELL,
V X\/ Jj£l X O. field-grown, at a bargaiu.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

PRIMROSES. FerlOO

CHINESE PRIMROSHS, 3 inch pots S2.50

CINERARIAS, ready Nov. 1st 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 20 vars., 5- inch pots.. 8.00
PANSY PLANTS, ready Oct. 15th, 1000 83.50, .60

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINCHAM, Delaware, O.

FIELD GROWN CARNATIONSi

New and standard vars., $.5.0(1 per lOOand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Wich.

iSgy.

The American Florist,

295

NEW PRICE LIST OF

Neponset Flower Pots

in force from July 1st, 1897.

8l7.e

Crjiti-BDl

per ll(«l iicils

I'er lim l>er luio

ISJ-'-"-

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Htandard Pot Measure.
Lties qiiantltleu than full crates at 100 rates.
F. W. HIKI) & SON, MauiifHcturers.
Address orderH to our AgentUt

August Rolker & Sons

52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.. Boston, Mass.

%i^ Palms

AND

Ferns

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, '™,?Hrc'A'G^o!'^^^'-

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

^ JOSEPH HEAGOGK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

Mention American Florist.

E. G. HILL & GO.*^^

Wholesale Florists,

... RICHMOND, IND...

Down They Go To Glose Out.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

Field (jrown. entirely tree from (liseafle; not very
larne plants, but In bud and bloom. '$•2 60 per lOD;
$2(1 00 oer 1000
SMIUAX-2^-Ineh. fine, once cut back, Jl.2.^ per lOti:
$10 00 per iilOO
Cash or KOud references please. Samples lOc. WiUe
for special price on lar^e lots.

R. KILBOURN, CLINTON, N. Y.

Field HYDRANGEAS

1000 FINE STOCKY OTAKSA.

To be sold quick.
JOH:iV I«E>IIWXBJI^S,

WOODHAVEN. N. Y.

When writing mention the American Florist.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co.. Bosboop, Holland.

YX JC fT Por Insurance agfalnst
JOHN G. ESLER. Sect. F. H. A.. Saddle River. N. J

PALMS

FOR EARLY SHIPMENT BEFORE FREEZING WEATHER.

:{-un-l, ],uu, i:,-lb 111.. i,"o ijluiiLs 111 :i put lu J;;. 00 iluz.. fl^.OO per 100.

il-iuoh pots, 24 iuches hiuh, Ijushy e,i,;b 7.5 ct.s. : $9.00 do/..

7-inch pots, 30-36 inches high, bushy each $2.00; jaO.OO •'

i-iiich pots .. (&'$3.00 per dozen

ARECA LUTESCENS.
COCOS WEDDELIANA,
KENTIA BELMOREANA

.'?'s-in. pots. 12 inches high ]
4-inch pots, 15 inches hijih
' ."i-inch pots, IH inches high
'•.-ifM'h put^.■.M in. ■!..■> hii;h

KENTIA FORSTERIANA,

rh |.nl

■■h

.■h l.„l

PHOENIX CANARIENSIS,;,:
LATANIA BORBONICA. ^:

-riirhiiructur leu

MACROZAMIAELEGANS.^-'"-''p°t
FICUS ELASTICA, !-,-"? I-?

("■ $4.00 doz.
(m 6.00 "
('•'■ 9.00 "
(" 18.00 ■•
(" 24.00 "
liiuh nnc .stuff. r,i 4.00cach.

Iiisih (" *r.. 50 each.

"i^'li <'i 2.00 each.

<'i 3 00 each.
(a 4.00each.
<" 0. 00 each.

'■ ' '"'■•I'.v plants • ,•„, $3.00 each.

Ii.ri I. usliy plants fa. 4.00each.

■''■■'■■'' !• iv.-s....; ■. d,, $3.00 doz.

■"■"■' I'' ^'S (n. 4.00 "

"■'■I' I' '>'■»■ Cm 6.00 •'

"■''■I l'-'>''s (a 9.00 "

'■■" I' '■ :iv.s (<„ 15.00 "

. .i It. Iiijili (leaves .somewhat clipped) (& S.OOeacb.

s, 5 ft. high (leaves somewhat clipped) ....© S.OOeaeh

8-10 leaves, 15-18 inches high @ $.5.00 per doze u

per dozen, $ 4.00.

6 00 I ff's, large leaf variety; we have I

7 50 I " ''"''*'' stock of cool well grown V
o:oo'. 'plants. )

gh, 4 whorls ..@$I.50each.

s (S 10c. per leaf.

wa?E¥NTp?iyG¥^LL. YflUGHflN'S SEED STORE/" '^^c^ArrG^o'""^-

:Jt :illiiirli,., I,ij,.h....

ARAUCARIA EXCELS A. H-iiu-h pots, 15-18 inches high, 4 whorls (aJ$I.50each.

ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA PLANTS, in all sizes ...(» 10c. per leaf.

Deutzia Gracilis....

IFOE- I'OR.— I2srC3-.

STRONG PLANTS S7. 00 per 100

H. P. ROSES, 2 YEARS $8.00 per 100

-Viiiie do Uiesbacli, General ,laci|ueiuinot, Paul Neyron, Magna Charta, and others.
COMMERCIAL Address W. S. LITTLE & CO.,

ROCHESTER, N, Y,

NURSERIES.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

3^-inch pots 40 cts. per doz. ; $2..50 per 100

6REVILLEA ROBUSTA.

2H inch pots 40 cts. per doz ; 82 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3- inch pots 50 cts. per doz. ; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown $4. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapleda!e (new) 88.00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.00 per 100: Portia, Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SIHITH & SON, Adrian, IHIch.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting'' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facta."

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenfield, Pa.

'.) miles below Plttsburfct. Pa.

COLLECTION OF PALMS. A BARGAIN.

2 Seaforthla elegans. 5-lnch. at $ .46 $ .;«

2 Oreodoxa resla. 4-lr.ch. at SO 1.00

2 Latanla borbonlca. 4-Inch, at 2o 50

2(-oco8plumosa, Slnch. at 50 1.00

4 Phojnlx recllnata. .Hnch. at 10 .10

4 Latanla borbonica, 3-lnch. at 10 .40

2 Seaforthla elegans.iMnch. at tX) 1.20

2 Rubber plants, 4-lnch. at ;10 .tiO

2 Sword Ferns, :i and llnch. at 10 .20

Above collection of flne plants forJo.OO. ■

Cash with order. $11.20

WILLIAMS & SONS CO., Batavia, III.

OF THE

AMERICAN FLORIST

WILL BE ISSUED

November 13. Send advs. early.

PALMS.

SEND FOR SIZES AND PRICES.

EDWIN LONSDALE.

CHESTNUT HILL, - PHILA , PA.

FERNS.

AVe make a Specialty of small Ferus
titles.

for the Fall trade,
Write for special prices on large q
Order early.

JOHJV aSCOTT,

Keap SIreet Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention Amarloan Florist.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery, KEADING, MASS.
ESTABLiyHED ISol.

When writing mention American Florist

Per 100

SMILAX-Stronglyear $1.60 and S2.-50

CLEMATIS-Leadlng kinds for fall

P>EONiAS— Herbaceous, cholceasst.... 8.00

NARCISSUS-lHiuble and single Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES- Very

low prices.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES 1 and 2 year.

DAISIES -SnowHakeand Snowdrift 2.0O

H. P. ROSES- In assortment ;... 10.00

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

:Hnch pots .$ .73 per do/.; $ t;,(iu per

3V. Inch pots i ST) perdoz.; lU.UO perlO

D-fncb pote 2. 25 per doz.; 20. OU per 10

8^"Ca8li with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Bojc S2, Carlisle, P .

296

The American Florist.

Oct, 30,

Syracuse, N. Y.

THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. -EXTREMELY
HOT WEATHER.— POT CHRYSANTHE-
MUMS don't meet WITH MUCH FAVOR.—
A QUICK SELLING FERN.

Work in connection with the coming
chrysanthemum show is being rapidly
pushed along. The large Alhambra rink
has been engaged for the occasion and the
various committees on decorating, adver-
tising, etc., have been appointed. Numer-
ous special prizes were added to the pre-
mium list at the last society's meeting.
Intending out of town exhibitors are
reminded that the E. C. Stearns Co.,
manufacturers of the Yellow Fellow
wheel, have given one of their high grade
wheels, valued at $100, as a special prize
for a new and distinctive yellow seedling
chrysanthemum not yet disseminated, the
winning variety to be named the Yellow
Fellow. Only plantsin pots can compete.
Entries for the flower show must be made
not later than November 5.

We have been experiencing extremely
hot weather for the time of year, which
has made flowers much more plentiful,
still but very little has been consigned to
the waste barrel, as trade has been very
brisk indeed. Carnations and violets are
yet a little scarce, but roses and chrysan-
themums are abundant, the former es-
pecially, of which American Beauty has
had an unprecedented sale the past week.
In chrysanthemums Merry Monarch is
the favorite, fetching much higher prices
than Bergmann. Marquis de Montmort
is an early pink, but that is about all
that can be said about it in our section at
least. In yellows Whilldin is the best
seller at present.

In the plant linesome well grown plants
of Bergmann and Whilldin 'mums are in,
but they are not meeting with popular
favor, the trade going more to palms and
ferns. Of the latter Nephrolepis nana
compacta cordata, when well done in 5
and 6-inch pots, sells very readily, fetch-
ing from 75 cents to $1 each. Some fine
flowered cyclamens are also seen, but they
don't command the price here they should.
Alpha.

Westwood, O.

J. A. Peterson, though out of sight
literally, being in a hollow, yet on a hill-
side, is not by any means out of mind,
and judging by the splendid condition of
his stock in general, this season should
find his bank account considerably
swelled. Looking through houses of
Beauties, Meteors, Bride, Bridesmaids
and Perles revealed a stock hard to beat.
Chrysanthemums galore. Glory of the
Pacific, Merry Monarch, H. L. Sunder-
brnch. Golden Wedding, foliage of the
latter measuring Qli inches in length and
like leather. Several seedlings are of
promise and being well tested before tak-
ing or rather sending out. In carnations
under glass, Outcast is keeping up its
reputation with EmmaWocher. Violets
Luxonne on center with Marie Louise on
side benches.

Two houses each 125x20 feet recently
added, are models; inch iron purlins and
uprights, benches three feet high formed
of 2-inch piping running lengthwise, cross
ties resting upon brick pillars, red cedar
benches, cement walks; a three-quarter
span 120x12 feet on same principle for
propagating house is being completed.
Hot water under pressure is to be the
method of heating. Fancy varieties of
dracsenas, Adiantum Farleyense and
similar stock will be given special atten-
tion. The retail trade demands this, also
orchids extensively. V. M. C.

ATTENTION EVERYBODY

PYPI AMFN^ Magnificent plants grown
UIULHITlLllO from the finest English
prize flowered strains. We have used this
particular s rain for years, and it has pleased

ARMAZINDY, ^'''pu'ants. 8.00 thousands of our customers. Strongclean,
' well furnished plants, from 4-inch pots,

TRIUMPH, '^"'"pTnk 8.00 SIO.OO per 100.

The Sensational Carnation

of the year per too

FLORA HILL, ^;ow„;r-ir $10.00

E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. \

4
4
4

Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials

In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality.

Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres-
pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 5 Painesville, O.

% pondence solicited. Catalogue free.

4 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., E

'ainesville, O. 4

Mention American FlorlBt.

Pansy and Geranium

PANSIES— Giant tlowering, transplanted;
no spindly plants, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000.

NEW GERANIUMS— That cost this spring
|25 per 100; 6000 now ready, in 20 choice
varieties, named, 2inch, $3 per 100.

NEW VELVET PLANT-A big seller, 3-inch

50c per dozen.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

IMorris, 111.

Pansies Worm Raislno.

GOOD PLANTS. S2.80 per 1000, or 81 50 per 500.
URGE PLANTS, 84.00 per 1000, or 82 50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant. Ave., JERSKV CITY, N. J.

THE ANNUAL

GhrysaniJieiiiiiNyiiifter

A^rx\.&v\.cskic:x Florist

WILL BE ISSUED

NOVEMBER 13. Send Advs. Early.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORGHinS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New Yorli UIHce. llf.! Fifth Avenue.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

and Novelties in Decorative Plants,

Market & 49th SI . PHIL4DELPHI". PA.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it ever> time you
write an advertiser in these columns

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental gaiden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.
Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention Amprlonn Flnrlit.

x^aJM SXxiS* now reai

PANSIES.

NOW B.EAOT.
THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

Buffalo. N. Y., June 8lh. 1897.

MH. K. B. JENNINGS. Dear Slr:-The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last August produced the finest lot of
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrat-
clasB. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

100 by mall ;.'jo; 1000 by express $4; OOIX) *1S. Seed or
the above strains SI per pkt. ; Jii per oz. ; *3 per H oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine. st«cky, Seld-Krown plants,
leadlntf sorts, $6.00 per 100.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansles.

Strain up to the finest in
color and size. Plants
excellent stocky field-
grown, eo.OOd. Any
quantity, 40c per KIO by express llOc by mail .
Our own best Seed. 1000 for 20c; 1 oz. 84..JO.
RCDAMIIIMQ •") ^•"s; 50,000 cuttings, best
ULnAlllUlYIOi newbeddets Coleus. Begonias,
Petunias, Salvias and Verbenas are specialties.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, Strong and bushy. »>6 eta. per Udl. by mnll.

Bv express tl INiperodO.

By express *4.U) perlliWl.

Cash with order,

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention Amerloan Klorlat.

WANTED TO EXCHANGE

For VIOLETS Marie Louise or Lady H. Campbell
in healthy and clean condition, one hundred or
more CYPERUS ALTKRNIFOLIUS, 4 and D-inch
pots. Address

E. H. SMITH. Macomb, III.

jS<p;

The Americax Florist.

297

FERNS. MOSS. GflLflX. LEU60TH0E.

ALL HABDT GREENS FOB.

—^FLORISTS' USE.^--

We have leased the premises at i8 Chapman Place, formerly occupied by H. E. Hartford, for the
handling and storage of these goods, and will hereafter keep the largest stock in New England.

Holly and Palmettos for the Holidays.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, II cZ^^^ lU;*! Boston, Mass.

Iv«-»i»»£ I>istc*nt5«» 'l't»lfc»i>l-»<J»n^ Ili^O.

f2.W per 100, $30.00 per 1000

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

li-lncli potB — ^'

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from Bats

$1 M per 100.
FERNS. 3->"'-li I>«ts $5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. FleW grown Lizzie Mc-
( Ji >wHn and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS. _ , ,

Marie Loulae, stronii Held tirown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS. ,

rooted cutUnss 12 00 per 100

SWAINSONA

.12.00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Kooted cuttings. ... . . .S1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000

O. LENGBNFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

GANNAS

MAIDENS BLUSH.

PHILADELPHIA,

ALSACE,

ITALIA.

AUSTRIA.

Fine plants SPIR>EA A. WATERER.
LOCAN 8ERRV TIPS.

B:y Write lor prices.

THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa.

r^ /"^ ^^ C^ ^^ Leading varieties.
r\v^v3Li3« Write for prices.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

Fine clumps, f3.50 per 100.

CHOICE CUT ROSES, ^-^o per too.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO , Dayton, 0.

Hydrangea Pan. Grandiflora

CLEMATIS VIRGINIANA.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

Splendlii plants, well foUaKed and well budded,
Iruiii 4 and .">-lnrh pots

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS.

In 2, 2H. and '-'An., souie In Itloom ready for baskets.
REX BEGONIAS. In 1 and .Wncll. good for stoclt
plants. Also general stock of Begonias.
WHITE F<)K i'lilCE.S.

N. 0. CASWELL, Oelavan Greenhouse. Delavan. III.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and ^ow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

ATTENTION, SECRETARIES !

OF .. ..
CHRYSANTHEMUM
CLUBS AND
EXHIBITIONS.

The season of Chrysaiillirniuni K\liit>ii i.ui.s hnii- .'Insc at hand, wc

have, as in seasons past, |.l:ir'-(l Mur-.-ivi's in i.oMiiun to supply your

Club with our beautiful CHRYSANTHEMUM LITHOGRAPHS. We have

just issued, at a very great expense, two new lithogFaphs (a full sheet

and a half sheet), which we believe are the handsomest yet offered. They are entirely new

in design, and, being highly illuminated are admirably fitted for advertising your coming

exiiibtion.

We res pec tf Tilly solicit your patronage, and will be pleased to send samples and ;
prices on application f^" OKDKKS WILL HK FKOMPTLV FILLKO.

THE COURIER LITHOGRAPHING COMPANY, Buffalo, N. Y.

'J
A
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0"

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO GO.

U.$.Pafenf& Trade Mark. «^^ pairmount Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

., S U CC ES.S Oft TO ^■^'^^7^''*
'yifanu/acfure/- of ^TEFFENS BRO?

FLORISTS
~ DESIGNS

®"'"- ^^-AND SUPPLIES.—

335 ^AST 2,1 - STREET. NEW YOliK C/TY.

THE ANNUAL

GlirysantliBmum
NumbBr . . .

OF THE

American Florist

WILL BE ISSUED

NOVEMBER 13.
— ^P"" ADVS. EARLY.

DIED AT 103-CHEVREUL

We are his disciples in encouraging
the use of harmonious combinations
of the most durable and beautiful
colors for house painting. Send
for sample cards of LUCAS PAINTS.

rioRisTsp

Made from \ IR<1I V NMJIII S<UK by Bteani pru-
ce88-Ni>T AduUiTiit^il. ('.iiripiete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In action. CiHiibliieB all the Elements
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.
1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA,

298

The American Florist.

Oct. 30,

Rochester, N. Y.

BUSINESS CHANGEABLE. — NOW BRISK
AGAIN.— PLENTY OF 'MUMS.— PRICES
HOLDING UP FAIRLY WELL. — SALE OF
BRIGGS' BROS. & CO.'S GREENHOUSES — A
VENISON DINNER ANTICIPATED

The first half o( the week cut flower
trade was rather slow with an abundant
supply on hand; there was not even the
usual demand for funeral work, but the
decline in business was only temporary,
caused probably by the rainv days that
came at last and broke the dry spell;
since then the demand is as brisk as ever.
Chrysanthemums are very plenty and sell
at all prices in the market; really good
flowers can be bought for $18 and $20
per 100, while smaller flowers may occa-
sionally bring only $1 per 100. The
retailers are still trying to keep up last
week's prices and in most cases have suc-
ceeded so far. Violets are in good demand
and the quality is again improved; the
best I have seen came from Geo. Keller
who for some years past has made a
specialty of growing them for this mar-
ket. Roses also are now better in size
and color but prices are not any higher
than last week, neither have carnations
advanced any, though the market has
not been overcrowded with them this fall.

The E. R. Fry Co. has purchased the
greenhouses of Briggs Bros. & Co. The
houses have to be removed from the prem-
ises by June 1, '98, unless Mr. Fry can
make different arrangements with the
owners of the land. At any rate they
may remain there for the present, and as
everything is in good working order,
running them this winter will assist
greatly toward paying for the outlay.

Al. Salter, of Salter Bros., and Chas.
Vick, together with a few more gentle-
men not in the craft, went on a hunting
expedition to the Adirondacs. The party
was well provided with bait of every de-
scription; probably they want to go fish-
ing too; we don't care if thev only fulfill
their solemn promise to the Florist Club
of that fine venison dinner when the}
return. K.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

At the last meeting of the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society it was an-
nounced that the following gentlemen had
accepted the invitation to officiate as
judges at the chrysanthemum exhibition
November 3, 4 and 5: Messrs. William
Scott, Buffalo; Samuel Goldring, Albany;
A. D. Rose, Jersey City; Henry Siebrecht,
New York.

Mr. William Russell, of Millbrook,gave
an interesting addresson hothouse grapts
grown outside. He had been successful in
growing well finished bunches weighing
from one to two pounds of Black Alicante,
Black Hamburgh and Buckland Sweet-
water. These were grown on a wall with
southern exposure, protected with plant
cloth in early spring and buried in winter.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Ji bi oWAHN S'SUNSi MlnneapoIU, 'nilmi.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

Flower Pols.

Before buylni.' write for prices.

361-363 Herndon Street.
?ar Wriflitwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

DDAiuru u/AQruniiccG' ^ Kearney and Westside Avee., Jersey City, N. J.
bKANUn WAKtMUUiti. ^ jackaon Ave. and Pearson St.. Long Island City. N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

*

OUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
laction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7. 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily crashed
and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.. SYRACUSE. N. Y.

THE
•NEW DEPftRTURE,"
KVEfiTlLftTING J\PPi.)flNc£^

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

Menf'm American Florist.

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

Writ.- forrat;iK...;ii.- imd pri.-.-s.

GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

i PURE BONE FLOURr

! Z Ammonia 4, -i per cent.

I ^ Bone Phcspliate .V.I.UO per t-eot.

{ - POSITIVELY NO ACID.

i O Sent! lor saniples. price, references.

♦ Z CEO. S. BARTLETT, liiV.iT W i;tli St

1 CrNCrNNATI DESICCATING Co".

TRADE DIRECTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

miCE 82. oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

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CONTENTS.

Chrysanthemums— Chrysanthemum culture -301

-Coming exhibitions . . 3r2

—Chrysanthemum Society of America 302

—Work of the committees 302

—Chrysanthemums at Waban Conservatories . 302

-Chrysanthemum notes.. 302

—A free flowering chnsanthemum .... 303
Fancy bedding at Washington Park, Chicago,

(illus.) . . 303,305, :W

Roses— Peculiar disease 301

-Consumptive roses 304

—Small eies in rose house 304

Carnations— Notes 304

Flowtr show advertising 304

Lilium Harrisii bulbs again 305

Damage by sow-bugs 305

Herbaceous plant notes 306

Sulphur ana lime fungicides SOB

Boston chrysanthemum show 306

Indianapolis show 307

New York 308

Boston 309

Philadelphia 309

Chicago 310

St. Louis 310

Milwaukee 310

San Francisco 311

Providence 311

Buffalo 312

Pittsburg 312

Disease of forced tomato plants 313

The seed trade 316

Baltimore 316

Cincinuati 316

Earth worms 316

A white gloxinia 317

Worcester, Mass 318

Cleveland. 318

Northampton. Mass.- 320

St. Joseph, Mo 320

New Rochelle, N, Y 320

Greenhouse building 322

Springfield, Mass — Wm.H. Copeland
an enthusiastic amateur horticulturist
died on October 31, aged 72 years.

Chrysanthemum Culture.

BY MR. O. 8TOLLERY.

[Rmd before the Chicago Florists' Club, 0ct2S.\
I think the best place to start this sub-
ject of growing chrysanthemums is from
the time the flowers have been cut the
year previous. Our method is to select
good stock plants of the varieties we
intend to grow the coming season, place
them in pots, and give them the lightest
arid best place in a temperature of 50° to
55°, keeping them on the dry side, our
object being to keep them dormant as
much as possible till we want to begin
propagating. I may mention here that
last year we put some out in frame and
outside without any protection except
some loose straw thrown on top of them
till along in January and we were very
well satisfied with the results. When
brought in they were frozen solid but
after thawing out they started finely, and
we got some good strong cuttings from
them. In this way we gave them a rest
that would be impossible in a greenhouse
of the temperature before mentioned.

Our time for propagation depends on
what size we want our plants to be when
planting time comes. Varieties that are
slow growers we start about the end of
January, good growers considerably
later. We like all our stock to be nicely
rooted in 3-inch pots for planting with
the exception of a few varieties. Viviand-
Morel we like to be in a hard condition
in 314 or 4-inch pots, as it always pro-
duces buds in a young state and we find
the best results are obtained from suckers,
of which they will produce plenty when
in a hard state. As soon as planted in
the bench the suckers go right ahead,
when we select two of the strongest, cut-
ting out the original plant entirely.

I might go on for hours detailing these
little peculiarities of different varieties
but it is needless. Experience is the only
teacher one can have, and anyone having
a love for his work will soon find them
out. About the first week in June we
clear our houses ready for planting, hos-
ing our benches over and giving a good
coat of fresh slacked lime. On the bottom
of the benches we put about one inch of
well rotted cow manure, after which we
put in enough soil to make 4V2 inches
deep. For soil we use that which comes
from the river west of Bowmanville. The
heavier the soil for 'mums the better we

like it so long as it is top soil. We haul
this soil in the fall for the next season's
work, giving the frost a chance to pulver-
ize it, using very little manure, about
three loads of cow manure to twenty of
soil. This manure we place in the center
of the heap and when the pile is turned it
gets mixed all through. It is possible
that getting our soil from the banks of
the Chicago river wedo not need asmuch
manure as we otherwise might as that
river is famed for its extracts, some of
which are undoubtedly left on its banks.

Having our fenches filled we are ready
for planting. As to the distance apart we
are guided by the variftyto plant. As we
grow all our plants (with one or two
exceptions) to two flowers to the plant,
we plant farther apart than we would if
grown to single stem. The average dis-
tance is about; 8 inches in the rows and
9 inches between. As a good many grow-
ers believe it best to grow to single stem
I will give our reasons for preferring the
double method. In the first place we only
need half as many plants, which means
considerable in room and time in the
spring; second, by planting farther apart
and letting them break about 8 inches
above the soil we have that much more
room for air to pass between, and there
is plenty of room for mulching or work-
ing the soil any way we may want. Mrs.
A. J. Drcxel and Major Bonnaffon grow
best to single stem. These we plant two
plants together as close as we can get
them and leave the same distance between
as for the double system.

Having our benches planted we are
fairly started. We water sparingly so as
not to sour our soil before t;he plants are
ready to take up the moisture, and as
soon as 6 inches high prepare for tying
up. Like Mr. Wm. Scott we say there is
only one way to tie up 'mums; that is by
running wires lengthwise of the bench, as
many wires as there are rows, one wire
just above the soil, another about 4 feet
above, according to the growth of the
variety to be tied up, and then running
strings between the wires, one string for
each growth. Some may say too much
trouble. It looks more trouble than it
really is, and you save time in the end for
when tying to the strings as the 'mums
grow up all you have to do is just turn
your stem around the string and it Is
done, and strings are a great deal better
than stakes when cutting. After getting
them tied up all the attention req uirt d is as
to watering and keeping them supported
by the strings and looking after a few of
the 'mums' enemies: Cut worms, black
and green aphis. The cut worms have
been a good deal of trouble to us the past
three seasons. Working in the night they
are not noticed till the damage is done.
The only remedy we knowishuntingthem
by lamp light, when they areout for food.
If this is done persistently they can be
held in check, but if neglected they do a

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Nov. 6.

lot of damage in a short time. The aphis
is an easier matter. For these we nse
Rose Leaf extract of tobacco, both for
syringing and vaporizing. It is sure
death to them and leaves no bad results
even when the plants are in full flower.
For syringing we use one part extract to
60 of water, spraying on finely with a
syringe. While 'mums will take a large
amount of water we are careful during
their growing period not to give too
much or the plants will be soft, will run
up to a great height, and produce inferior
flowers in the end. We allow ours to
dry out good at least once a week; this
will keep them hard and prevent the
hanging of their heads during the hot
weather.

Taking the buds comes next. Some
varieties will show a bud in July; it is no
good so rub it out. It is very tempting
to take first buds, especially when they
look good, but our experience tells us
that it is useless to take buds before
August 15; between August 25 and Sep-
tember 1 is best for the early varieties.
Buds taken August 30 are far superior
and just as early as buds taken the 10th.
This taking of buds is a very important
item in the growing of high grade 'mums
and should be attended to every other
day at least. Some varieties are best on
terminal and some on the crown. The
bud that is best must be found out by
experience. In trying novelties we allow
some to come on crown and some on ter-
minal of each variety; by this means we
find out which bud is best.

As soon as the buds are taken we turn
our attention to fertilizing the soil. For
this we depend almost entirely on cow ma-
nure. The only artificial fertilizer we have
used this season has been blood and bone
and nitrateofsoda. We have not been very
much impressed with the former. Nitrate
of soda we use on all our crops more or
less, and find it of great value. Chemical
fertilizers are undoubtedly of great value,
but to apply intelligently one needs to
know what his soil contains. To do that
a man must be somewhat of a chemist.
This would apply to cow manure to some
extent, but the danger from overdoing it
is less.

As soon as buds are set we give a mulch
of one inch, consisting of two-thirds rot-
ted cow manure to one of soil, sprinkling
some soot and wood ashes through, and
mixing all together. This mulch we give
twice from the time the buds set till they
begin to show color. In liquid form we
also use the same except the soil, apply-
ing twice a week or oftener, according to
our judgment. After the buds show color
we Slop all fertilizers.

We make a practice at this season of
going all through twice a week, rubbing
out al' side shoots, keeping a sharp look-
out for caterpillars, which begin at this
time to get in their work. As these pests
are left us by the white butterfly, also a
little moth that can be seen at n'ght; it is
best to kill the caterpillars by catching
the butterflies earlier in the season.

And now we come to the time that we
have been looking forward to — the flow-
ering period. According as we have been
attentive to the wants of the plants will
the results be. In closing let me add:
Don't spoil a whole season's work by
cutting before the flowers are finished.
This is a common practice in Chicago,
and the results can be seen any day in all
the commission houses. Flowers that
would come pretty near being first-grade
stock if left to develop are completely
spoiled by being cut before they are fully
developed.

Coming Exhibitions.

[Secretaries arg requested to supply any deficien-
cies in this list.]

Syracuse, N. Y.. Kov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum
slmw Central Kew York Hort. Society. D. Carap-
bel], Sec'y, Thornden, Syracuse, N. \'.

Worcester, Mass., Nov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum
show \^'orcester Hort. Society. A. A. Hixon.
Sec'y, 18 Front St.

Montreal, Nov. 9-11. Chrysanthemum show
Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. Secretary,
V2 lirandon avenue.

Philadelphia. Nov. 9-13. Chrysanthemum
show Pennsylvania Hort. Society. David Rust,
Sec'v, Horticultural Hall, Sta. A.

Chicago, Nov. 9-13. Fail exhibition Horticult-
ural Society of Chicago. W. N. Rudd.Ass't Sec'v.
room 202, 185 Dearborn St.

St. Louis, Nov. 9-13. Chrvsanthemum show
St. Louis Florists' Club. F.mil'Schray, Sec'y, 4101
Pennsylvania Ave.

Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 10-12. Chrysanthe-
mum show Grand Rapids Florists' Club. N. B.
Stover, Sec'y, Grandville, Mich.

Waco. Tex., Nov. 10-12. Chrysanthemum show
Waco Floral Society. Mrs. M. IS. Davis. Sec'y.

Springfield, Mass., Nov, 10-12. Chrysanthe-
mum show Hampden County Hort. Society. W.
F. Gale. Sec'y, 331 Main street.

Toronto, Nov. 10-13. Chrysanthemum show
Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association. E.
H. Carter, Sec'y, Riverdale Park, Toronto.

Louisville, Kt., Nov. 10-13. C'hrysanthemum
show Kentucky Society of Florists. 'F. C. Haupt.
Sec'y, 241 \V. .Jefferson St.

I'ROViDENCE, R, L.Nov. 11-13. Chrvsanthemum
show Rhode Island Hort. Society. C. W. Smith.
Sec'y, 61 W^estminster street.

New Y'obk. Nov. 12-13. Exhibition New York
Gardeners' Society. J. H. Troy, manager, 365
Firth avenue.

Madison, N. .T., Nov. 16-18. Flower show Rose
( 'ity Rose Growers' Club. Jas. J. Ryan, Sec'y.

Cleveland, Nov. 16-19. Chrvsanthemum "show
Cleveland Florists" Club. G. A. Tilton, Sec'y, 85
Woodland Ave.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging new seed-
lings will be in session November
6, 13, 20, 27. Exhibitors should
make their entries (for which a fee
of $2 is charged for each variety entered)
to the secretary not later than Tuesday
of the week the blooms are to be shown.
Blooms forwarded to any of the follow-
ing addresses, express prepaid, will re-
ceive careful consideration:

Boston —A. H. Fewkes, Horticultural
Hall.

New York. — Eugene Dailledouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., 119 W. 23d
street.

Philadelphia. — Edwin Lonsdale, 1514
Chestnut street.

Cincinnati. — R. Witterstaetter, corner
4th and Walnut streets.

Chicago — W. N. Rudd, room 202, 185
Dearborn street.

Those desiring further particulars ad-
dress Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y,

Adrian, Mich.

Work of the Committees.

At the meetings on October 30, seed-
lings were passed upon as follows:

New York. — Matterhorn, exhibited by
Peter Henderson & Co., New York. Jap.
Ref. white, scored 75 points by exhibition
scale. Klondike, same exhibitor. Jap.
Ref. rich yellow, scored 68 by exdibi-
tion scale. Mrs. C. F. Diehm, same
exhibitor. Jap. Iec. white with lilac pink
suff'uslons and markings, scored 56 by
exhibition scale. Florence Turner, same
exhibitor. Jap. Inc. amber, scored 55
by exhibition scale. Mrs. Wm. Massie,
same exhibitor. Jap. Inc. rosvt ink, scored
81 by commercial scale and SO by exhibi-
tion scale. J. R. McDonald, exhibited by
John Marshall, Purchase, N. Y. Inc.,
canary yellow, scored 81 by commercial
scale. Sea-foam, exhibited by D. Wm.
Brainard,Thompsonvine, Conn. Jip. Ref.
cream, scored 31 by exhibition scale.
Col. D. Appleton, exhibited by J. R. Mc-
Donald, Riverdale, N. Y. Jap. Inc., yel-
low, scored 66 by commercial scale.

Philadelphia. — No report.
Chicago. — No blooms submitted.
Cincinnati. — No blooms submitted.
Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

Chrysanthemums at Waban Conserva-
tories, Natick, Mass.

To the visitor of last year it seemed as
though further improvment in the chrvs-
anthemums as grown here was an impos-
sibility. But if he is fortunate enough to
return this year he will find his standard
of last season unquestionably outclassed
for the chrysanthemums are better than
ever btfjre. To the progressive grower
the limit of excellence is never reached. It
is possible each year to find some point
which may yet be improved upon; in fact,
the moment a man stops going ahead
and is content to stand still the other
fellow who has be n at his heels all
the time will quickly catch up and pass
him. To the active, ambitious grower
the chrysanthemum is a sort of safety
valve. It breaks the monotony of the
season and furnishes him an incentive at
a time when roses are uninteresting and
there is little else in the line of ordinary
commercial crops to fire his enthusiasm
or put his cultural abilities to the test.

In the big central house at Waban Con-
servatories where the finest exhibition
blooms are to be seen there are about
four thousand flowers. One flower to the
plant is the rule and they stand from six
to tet) fset in height. la style and finish
Mrs. Jerome Jones still heads the list and
of the well known varieties such as Golden
Wedding, Major Bonnaffon, Philadelphia,
Eugene Dailledouze, Edw. Molyneux,
Mutual Friend, etc., there are plenty, all
in wonderful perfection. But the more
recently introduced sorts are the ones to
which Mr. Montgomery calls special
attention as he escorts his visitor about
the houses and his comments on the
behavior of some of them will be found
interesting and valuable.

A new chrysanthemum cannot possibly
have a more favorable opportunity to
show what there is in it than is given by
Mr. Montgomery and if he fails to find
enough good points to entitle it to a
permanent commercial existence then its
prospects are poor indeed. Here we see
Evangeline, J. N. May's introduction, a
variety whicn as grown by Mr. Mont-
gomery is entitled to class in the first
rank, yet the flowers sent last year for
examination by the Boston committee so
inadequately represented it that the com-
mittee hesitated about giving it a certifi-
cate. The bloom is large and well built,
the stem is stiff and erect actually grow-
ing thicker as it ascends and the abund-
ant foliage, being of medium size, allows
of the plants being grown near together,
a good quality in a commercial variety.
The importance of securing good speci-
men blooms for exhibition before launch-
ing a variety is well illustrated in Evange-
line.

It is interesting to see Domination
grown once more in old time perfection.
This variety seemed to become diseased
two years ago and to all appearances,
had outlived its usefulness. But after be-
ing planted out doors for two successive
seasons, the plants justlifted and cuttings
taken off for the following season, it has
now apparently fully recovered and the
blooms are really better than Infatuation,
which is a well tested variety of similar
type.

Mrs. Perrin shows a decided improve-
ment here over last year. It is much
more vigorous and is a better flower
altogether. In reference to the prevail-
ing impression that Mrs. Perrin is a

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"poor keeper" Mr. Montgomery says
that this variety should be given thirty-
six hours in water after cuttirg. This
process hardens the petals and fills them
so that they hold on well. This treat-
ment is also applicable to Minerva.

One of the favorites of the year here is
Modesto. In it we have a yellow that is
hard to beat. Equal in brightness to the
sensational Golden Wedding and excelling
that variety in many points, it is destined
to make a sensation in the coming exhi-
bition. Golden Wedding, by the way, has
seemingly outgrown its old trouble and
is now clean and healthy.

Mrs. Peabody is a new one that is
likely to fall by the wayside. A superb
flower but a bad neck and not enough
stem to carry it. Gold Standard is in
the same list with an immense bloom but
stem and foliage are sadly deficient and
it hangs its head most disconsolately.
How it would loom up exhibited on the
old flat board plan!

Mr. O. P. Bassett, a sport from Mrs.
Robinson, is regarded by Mr. Mont-
gomery as one of the best things sent out
for some time. It is identical with the
parent variety in every point excepting
that of color which in the sport is a soft
delicate primrose deepening toward the
heart of the flower. This should not be
cut too soon, but should be allowed to
stay on the plant till the petals are well
reflexed which shows the tints better.

In new crimsons D.fendtr seems to
promise well and when strengthened up
Dy a year's good cultivation wii! doubt-
less take a place as a good commercial
variety. It is apparently free from the
tendency to "burn" so common in varie-
ties of this color. John Shrimpton still
stands as one of the best all round useful
crimsons. It never burns.

Sunstone is in habit, growth and
foliage much on the style of the Queen.
Its color is yellow but not so distiuctand
pure a tone of yellow as some varieties
possess. It was represented to have a
bronze base to the flower but it does not
show this feature yet. Chas. Molin is one
of the best European introductions in its
class, being a nice grower and of clean
habit, but bronzes are doubtful colors
commercially.

A promising English variety is Mrs. H.
Weeks. It is a good grower, with excel-
lent habit, the flower white, massive and
quite hairy but the petals seem rather
soft in texture. Another English intro-
duction not yet on this market is Austra-
lian Gold. It is well thought of in Eng-
land. It did well here until very hot
August weather came when the young
growths burnt oS' and it proved very
difficult to get a lead. Some good buds
are now set.

Mrs. Farrington resembles Viviand-
Morel but holdsits color better than that
once popular variety. Golden Harvest
is a beautiful primrose tint and makes a
very favorable impression. Constellation
gives a shade of pink seldom met with in
carysanthemums and makes a desirable
flower if the very terminal bud is taken.
Otherwise it comes with too many petals
and the color is less pleasing in the
crown bud. The foliage is exceedingly
pretty. One of the most important points
in testing new sorts is to find out just
what bud to take and it requires a year's
experience with a variety to get at it.

Mr. Montgomery had Sunderbruchthls
year in bloom very eaily. There were but
three or four days difference between it
and Mali )n Henderson but a vast difi"er-
ence in the price it brought. No yellow
sells better in the Boston market than
Sunderbruch, and it is only necessary to
start if ofi' a little ahead in the spring in
order to get it in among the very early
varieties.

Chrysanthemum Notes.

Mr. Wm. Paul Binder sent more of his
first year seedlings to Philadelphia for
the committee to look at, and for early
varieties they were all good. One espe-
cially attracted attention. It resembled
in size and form, and very nearly in color,
the W. H. Lincoln; as seen on Saturday
the yellow was not quite as bright as is
the old and well known variety. Mr.
Binder it seems has struck a sort of a
Klondike in his early seedlings. It will
rf quire a trial of another year or two be-
fore they can be recommended with any
decree of certainty.

The discrepancy between the reports of

the New York and other committees res-
pecting the Mrs. Arthur Caton was
under discussion, when one person pres-
ent declared that some seafaring men
must have been pressed into the service
as a committee. This can hardly be true.
We hope not. It will hardly be believed
that out of a possible twenty-five points
only five were awarded. It would seem
that the committee expected a blue when
they only received a bronze. Yet bronzes
have their place in the gamut of color or
they would not occur. Thomas Cartledge
states that in their retail trade some call
is made for the bronze colored flower's,
yet there is not a good bronze chrysan-
themum on the market to-day, which
was two weeks after Mrs. Caton was
turned down so unmercifully by the New
Yorkers. The New York committee's
range on shades of colors appear from a
Quaker City standpoint very limited.
Phil. A. Delphia.

A Free Flowering Chrysanthemum.

The notice published under the above
title in your issue of October 23, has
evoked numerous inquiries for stock of
the new plant, and for further informa-
tion concerning it. To save further cor-
respondence, I wish to say that we have
but one plant, and have no stock forsale.
The notice contains all the essential facts
in its history, and was sent to you as an
item of news for your readers, and not as
a covert advertisement. As a supplement
to that notice, I will add that to-day,
October 28, the plant has 23 open flowers
on it. W. T. Bell.

Franklin, Pa.

Bulletin No. 42 of the Florida Agri-
cultural Experiment Station is an ex-
haustive illustrated treatise on straw-
berry insects and means of combatting
them. It should be very useful to all
growers of strawberries. Copies can
probably be had free on application to the
director of the station, Lake City, Fla.

Ravenna, O— The Portage County
Hort. Society will hold a chrysanthemum
show November 11 and 12.

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Peculiar Disease, What is it?

A. V. K., who sent to me a Bride or
Bridesmaid plant for examination will
please notice that it arrived safe and
fresh, thus giving me a good chance of
seeing the trouble almost exactly as it
appears in his greenhouse. A case very
similar to this one was brought to my
notice only a short time ago; Bridesmaid,
Bride and Meteor that started up finely
after planting out and gave promise of
being exceptionally good were suddenly
struck with something and the oldest
foliage became disfigured as if burned,
and much of it dropped off, the p'ants
took on a hard and stunted appearance,
and whatever growth they made later
was soft and pale and weak, and the
flowers small, single and worthless; here
and there a plant died off entirely, and
when others were set in to fill up the gaps
they soon turned yellow and died. Care-
ful examination of the roots showed that
they were in a very poor state, having
few active rootlets and the skin of the
larger ones was sofc and slipped oflf
easily; the bark also on the stem below
ground was soft and dark colored.

I had never seen roses similarly affected
but concluded the sickness arose from a
something in the soil inimical to the
plants, perhaps the manure, bone, or the
chemical composition of the soil, the case
being aggravated perhaps by a fungous
growth on the bark similar to the
antbracnose. To ascertain if my conclu-
sions were correct I sent soil and plants
to a professor, an expert in chemistry and
plant diseases, for microscopic examina-
tion; in his report to me I was very much
surprised to learn that he had failed to
discover any specific disease, and gave it
as his opinion that the soil was the cause
of the trouble.

I have given thesedetails in full because
I feel sure after seeing the plant sent by
A. V. K. that the two cases are parallel,
there are also points of resemblance be-
tween this and the case of Barton Bros,,
treated of in this issue, but the two are
not identical. I should be very much
pleased if some of the readers of this pa per
who have had experience along this line,
and are able to throw some light on the
subject, would do so through the columns
of the Florist for my own benefit and
also for the benefit of the gentleman seek-
ing light. As anexperiment I would sug-
gest running the benches a little on the
dry side, feeding once a week with nitrate
of soda in solution, a 3inch pot to a bar-
rel of water, keeping everytbinginsidethe
houses as sweet and clean as possible,
and a thorough spraying weekly with the
ammonia solution of carbonate of copper.
Rob't Simpson.

Consumptive Roses.

Have received from Barton Bros., Penn-
sylvania, a specimen rose plant, badly dis-
eased, also a plain statement as to treat-
ment, soil, etc., and have been asked to
make a careful examination of the speci-
men and report through the Florist.
On the roots I found a considerable num-

ber of galls indicating eel-worms, and on
the stem some signs of anthracnose, but
neither or bothof these would in thiscase
be sufficient to account f>r the complete
collapse of the plant. What the actual
cause of death is in this and similar in-
stances 1 have been unable to find out,
though the trouble is by no means rare.
It may be a weakness or disease inherent
in the stock, but not showing itself until
a certain stage of growth or season is
reached, or there may be something in the
soil that has a baneful influence on cer-
tain varieties of roses, notably Meteor
and all of the Mermet family; certain it is
that a healthy plant set out in place of
one that has died from this cause, if put
in the same soil will generally turn sick
and die also In a very short time.

The soil adhering to the roots would be
considered a very good article by the
average rose grower, and as far as I am
able to judge the treatment in all respects
has been just what the very best growers
would have recommended, and yet the
result is sickness and dying off instead of
being rewarded with luxurious growth
and high grade blooms. I think these
disappointments and difficulties that at
times confront each of us only serve to
show how much there is that we do not
know, and as yet cannot understand; the
longer we live and the harder we work
the more we find to do. The solving of
one puzzle in plant life will only fit us for
and open up to us an opportunity for
deeper study.

If the space can be utilized for any other
crop it would pay better to throw out
the sick roses than to try and doctor
them. Rob't Simpson.

Small Flies in Rose House.

H. G. Z., Winnipeg, reports having been
troubled in his rose house with myriads
of small house flies, and despite the use of
hellebore, whale oil soap, and liquid
tobacco they remain to the serious injury
of the plants.

We had thought that we had in these
United States about every kind of weed,
rust, insect, and disease that exists, but I
don't know of any house fly so hungry as
to eat roses. There is a very small black
fly that is often very abundant in the
greenhouses soon after a mulch has been
applied, but these so far as I know are
quite harmless. I am not acquainted
with any species of fly except the green
and black aphis that is in the habit of
feeding upon the rose. Since we fail to
recognize the insect we can hardly make
any suggestion as to its extermination.
Fumigating with tobacco stems, how-
ever may destroy it if it is allied in any
way to the aphis. Rob't Simpson.

Carnation Notes.
For two years I have given my experi-
ence in carnation culture through these
columns, and it has been a pleasure tome
to add my mite to the general knowledge,
to be one cog in the wheel of progress in
this important branch of floriculture.
That my work has not been fruitless,
that some have been benefitted by it, I
have evidence in the many letters received
congratulating me on my work, and the

many questions I have been asked, and
requested to answer privately. In these
two years my store of knowledge to im-
part has been nearly exhausted, and
although there are many things that
would bear repetition it is unpleasant to
me to repeat and place myself in the posi-
tion of being persistent in my ideas, or to
consider my methods of cultivation the
best. What I have given is my experi-
ence, well knowing that the same shoe
will not fit every foot, and I as thankfully
receive knowledge as I am willing to im-
part. In this progressive age where one
achievement so closely follows another,
no one can say that he can not still learn.
The humblest member of the craft may
have ideas that the most learned and ex-
perienced might profit by.

The principles of carnation culture,
based on the nature of the plant, are the
same everywhere, but climatic differences,
differences in soil and locality, may re-
quire difference in treatment, and it will
be to the benefit of the reader to have
these cultural notes come from other sec-
tions. My predecessors furnished these
notes for the time of one year, I have
probably overstayed my time and tired
the reader.

Carnation culture is still advancing and
no one can afford to stay behind. From
whatever quaiter recommendations may
come we can always learn something. It
may probably not suit every location nor
circumstances, but may be the source
of new ideas that will give the key to bet-
ter one's own methods. I will read the
notes of my successor with as much inter-
est as I have read those of my predeces-
sors, and am sure that I will profit by
them. With best wishes to all I bid you
goodby. Fred Dorner.

[The carnation notes will be continued
by a prominent eastern grower.]

Flower Show Advertising.

A great deal has been said by various
authorities during the past few seasons
on the proper way to advertise a chry-
santhemum show in order to achieve the
maximum of effect at the minimum of
expense. I have but one fault to find with
all of them, and that is that all thisgood
advice has usually appeared after thesea-
son was ended instead of before it began.
One would naturally expect that good
advice of this sort would be given before
the show season commenced, but the op-
posite has been the case. Few of us
remember our reading of these things a
whole year, and a large part of the good
that the publication of these experiences
ought to do is lost because published at
the wrong time. This thought has
prompted the writer to look over the files
and cull some of the past experience for
presentation at this time. The season of
1897 will be in full swing in a week or ten
days, and a few hints will not come amiss
to many an anxious committee. A little
foresight is better than ever so much
hindsight here as in other things.

In the first place I find that nearly all
are agreed on the importance of the daily
newspaper as an advertising medium
and advocate spending anywhere from
one-fifth to four-fifths of their appropria-
tion in that channel. Next in importance
is placed the poster, although there is
more diversity of opinion about its effi-
cacy and economy on account of the con-
siderable cost of putting each copy on the
boards. Window cards as a supplement-
ary method are greatly in favor, as most
of the shopkeepers will give such cards a
prominent place in their windows. Signs
and banners have also been used to a lim-
ited extent. Another scheme that is

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sometimes worked is to put the cups and
medals in some prominent show window
on the main thoroughfare with a card
on each and a larger card behind announc-
ing that these are the prizes to be awarded
at the show. When one considers that it
costs very little to make this effective
advertisement the wonder is that it should
ever be overlooked.

Mr. Tesson, of St. Louis, mentions an
idea which seems a good one — that of giv-
ing a ticket of admission to the boy and
girl in each public school who shows the
highest average in his or her studies from
the time of opening in September to a
specified date. It is not so much the effect
on that boy or girl that tells, but the
amount of publicity that is given the offer
when it is announced to all the pupils and
by them carried to their homes. Mr.
Tesson's able article in the American
Florist for June 28, 1893, should be
read by all interested. It contains many
valuable suggestions besides the one given
above.

If the newspapers are given a fair share
of the advertising appropriation they are
almost sure to be willing to throw open
their news columns to the committee and
give glowing accounts free, and the good
effect of this cannot be measured In
money. A hustling committee will get
the big growers to donate flowers, which
will be used to arouse a friendly feeling in
the editorial sanctum. Then they will
haunt the secretary for news of entries a
week or ten days in advance of the show
and keep firing in paragraphs about this
to the newspaper offices. If these are well
written and newsy they will always be
printed, more especially if some bunches
of flowers have previously broken the ice.
It would surprise many to find how much
space can be thus got in the newspapers.
One committee reports that their free
space in advance was worth several thou-
sands of dollars (if paid for at theaverage
advertising rates). This same committee
had an appropriation for newspaper
advertising of two hundred dollars\
What impression could they have made
on the general public with that small sum

if thev had not hustled to get free adver-
tising?

Then there is the matter of compliment-
ary tickets. The advertising committee
should be given a free foot with them.
The newspaper editors appreciate a few,
and at least all heads of departments
should receive, three or four each. When
one, two or more window cards are left
in a store a complimentary should be
given if said card is allowed in window.
These compllmentaries eost only the
paper they are printed on and It is a big
mistake to be stingy with them the same
as if the society paid 50 cents apiece for
them. The advertising committee Is the
proper channel to place them through. It
is only such as do favors for the show
that ought to get compllmentaries, and
the advertising committee knows best
who these are. Again, many who visit
the show by a complimentary will no
doubt go home and talk to their friends
on the glories they saw, and the result
will be a visit of perhaps three or four
people who will pay their way. Compll-
mentaries If judiciously given out are
undoubtedly good free advertising.

The labors of the committee are by no
means ended the day the show opens.
Much will depend on the newspaper
reports next morning. And if the report-
ers get no assistance from those in charge
of the advertising they will do the best
they can, and that will be not so good as
It might be. Therefore it is necessary for
the committee to be on deck every day
when the reporters get around. See that
they catch on to all the novelties. Make
a point of urging the management to
provide said novelties every day. Do all
this and a score of other things, and keep
hustling until the curtain is rung down
on the last day. If It's a good show,
with good weather and good music and
a live advertising committee, a big at-
tendance is almost certain.

Phila., Oct. 27, 1897. G. C. Watson.

Lilium Harnsii Bulbs Again.
Noticing Mr. Richard U tten weiler 's com-

ment on old lily bulbs, I can state that I
have had a similar experience. Having
had about 200 lilies come in too late for
Easter, we cut and shipped the blooms
and as soon as the weather permitted we
planted them outside in the field because
Mr. Wm. Scott told us in his seasonable
bints that they would produce blooms
again though smaller, during summer.
They did not grow one inch after plant-
ing, but died down to nothing. Reading
Mr. Uttenweiler's comments we went
and looked at our lilies, and behold we
unearthed the finest Harrisli bulbs we
ever jad and far superior to any 7-9 we
bought this season. We potted them of
course at once and though our new bulbs
are started we will report if It is possible
to bring our own into bloom by Easter.
Waynesboro, Pa. Henry Eichholz.

Damage by Sow Bugs.

In your current issue Mr. Daniel K.
Herr expresses his doubts of wood lice
(sow bugs) eating green plants of any
kind. If Mr. Herr grows violets he can
very soon set all his doubts at rest for
ever, by Introducing a few of his "ten
thousand" among the plants which are
just coming Into flower, for they (the
wood lice) will soon clear off all traces of
blooms and buds.

Last autumn I was very much annoyed
in this way and for some time could not
find out what was eating my violets,
although I went around night after night
hoping to discover the robber. At last I
decided that it must be something which
took its departure on seeing the approach-
ing light and so it turned out, for the
next night instead of taking an ordinary
lantern I used a bull's-eye, which I carried
into the house closed, and by suddenly
turning on the light discovered the "shy
little rascals tumbling over each other in
their eagerness to get away from the
light.

I can give Mr. H. another instance of
wood lice eating living tissue. About five
years ago I was growing mushrooms
and everything had gone well until the

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mushrooms began to appear on the stir-
faces of the bed, and then came vexation
and sore disappointment, forevery mush-
room, by the time it was an inch in
diameter was destroyed by woodlice, and
as the application of a remedy, without
running the risk of rendering unwhole-
some the mushrooms, was impossible, I
had to allow the wood lice to gather my
crops for me which they did in a very
clean manner. Jesse Robbins.

Herbaceous Plant Notes.

The general condition of the soil and
the exposure to sun, etc. has an Influence
on the growth of plants, as in a shaded
situation and in moist places they grow
taller than they would in dry ground or
fully exposed to the sun. Fortbis reason
the height of plants can never be given
with exactness, in one locality they may
attain a height a foot or more over the
ordinary and in another spot their
growth may be dwarfed so much that an
observer, unacquainted with the condi-
tions, would suppose he saw a distinct
variety before him. The difference is not
so remarkable in very low plants, but
their growth in shady positions is often
less compact and dense, while their height
is increased but very little.

We are called upon quite often to fur-
nish a selection of various herbaceous
plants which cover the surface of the
ground effectually and at the same time
do not grow more than 3 to 5 inches
high. They are wanted either for edging
the front part of a border or for beds of
small size; a list of such things may come
handy and assist the novice in making
the right selection in color, habit or time
of flowering, so I will here suggest a few
names of plants which will answer forthe
purposes mentioned.

Aubrietia deltoidea and its varieties are
all of dense growth and flower freely in
the early part of the season in various
colors and shades, looking neat at all
times. Silene acaulis forms mossy tufts
of green and its pretty little pink flowers
last from June until August. S. saxifraga
is looser in habit and opens its curiously
colored flowers at the same time as the
first. S. alpestris, with white starry
flowers, begins to bloom as early as May
and lasts as long as the others. S.
Schaftae was in good shape the latter
part of June and is today (October 17) in
full bloom; it is one of the very best late
flowering dwarf things we have.

Campanula isophylla grows decidedly
compact and flowers fora long period. It
is covered with its large erect bells at this
date although we had no rains for more
than two months and it never was
watered during that time.

The subulata section of phloxes ere
excellent for the purpose. They are clean
at all times and give us a profusion of
color early In spring. Alyssum alpestre
Is a sheet of gold in midseason and its
small roundish, glaucous foliage is an
ornament at all times; it lays close to the
surface of the ground. The drabas form
little compact rosettes and bloom freely
early in summer. Arenarias form a dark
green mossy carpet over the ground and
their little white blossoms show distinctly
on the dark surface, even as late as this
some of them, ate in full bloom. Ajuga
leptans var. is an early blue flowering
little plant and its variegated foliage is
excedingly ornamental early apH late.

yEthioBffima pulchellum and Ai. coridi-
fohum are such neat compact little plants
everybody should have them; the bright
pink flower heads are produced in mid-
geagoq on the points of pyej-^ little

branchlet. Erysimum achroleucum and
E. pulchellum, both with yellow alyssum-
like flower heads in spring form dense
smooth masses of green In the driest
situation and do equally well in moist
ground. Erythrea diffusa is a little
beauty in the spring months when the
bright pink flowers cover the little tufiy
plants. It often blooms again toward
fall and is now fully as good with us as it
was last spring.

Lotus corniculatus, with yellow and red
pea-shaped flowers, grows luxuriantly in
most anv place and lays flat on the
ground; flowering time extends over two
months in spring. Erinus alpinus is a
very compact little thing, bearing bluish
purple or sometimes white flowers in mid-
season. The plant forms a mass of small
rosettes which remain green in winter.
Saponaria ocymoides in its long flower-
ing season during summer is extremely
showy and bright. Spergula (Sagina)
pilifera is a mossy little plant with bright
pea-like white flowers the whole summer
through.

Hepaticas, when once well established
in a spot, should be left alone, dividing
puts them back. They are among the
earliest flowers in spring, blue, white or
pink in various shades are represented.
Aster alpinus spreads out very slowly and
keeps the ground well hidden from view.
With us it usually perfects a second crop
of its light blue flowers in the fall. Astra-
galus hypoglottis albus bears its large
pea-shaped flowers during the summer
months, has very pretty foliage and suc-
ceeds well In either dry or moist situa-
tions. Myosotis alpestris will flower all
summer, fully exposed to the sun if divided
into very small pieces either in fall or
spring; when left undisturbed for a year
it stops flowering before midsummer.
Linaria alpina is constantly in bloom, the
little flowers are dark velvety purple with
an orange-yellow spot in the palate; a
very desirable plant. Carolina acaulis
with small spiny, glossy foliage, looks
like a miniature thistle when not in
flower; the unique and curious inflores-
cens has a satiny, silvery appearance,
which it retains when dried. It is very
large for so small a plant and blooms at
various times in the year but most pro-
fusely in spring and fall.

The list is by no means a complete one
and I may from time to time in the future
mention other desirable little plants of
low growth suitable for and easily grown
in the front of the border.
Rochester, N. Y. J. B. Keller.

Sulphur and Lime Fungicide.

I am a reader of the Florist and am
interested in the queries and answers
treating on the different fungous diseases
which the rose, carnation, violet, and
chrysanthemum aresubject to, and would
like to ask through the Florist why the
cheap fungicide, sulphur and lime liquid, is
not used? If used we never see it men-
tioned.

I always have a barrel on band and am
satisfied with the results. I would like
to see it tried by some of the readers of
the Florist, on any plants that may call
for a fungicide, and to hear of the results
later on. For those who may not know
the mixture I give my way of preparing
and using it. To an ordinary barrel
slake one peck of good lime, at the same
time while the lime is boiling add five
pounds of sulphur, keeping the two well
stirred until entirely slaked. Fill the bar-
rel with clear water, let It stand three or
four days when the lime and sulphur will
settle ^to the bottom leaving a clear

golden liquid. The barrel will stand
refilling several times but must be stirred
each time.

It is not necessary to use it full strength,
about one part liquid to two or three
parts water is about right. To use it in
the field I prefer using it late in the after-
noon when the ground is warm after a
good hot sun. The fumes may be dis-
tinguished a good distance away. Chrys-
anthemums so treated I find will dry up
all spotted and yellow leaves after three
applications.

In the house use it early, beforefireheat
Is started. If a bad case syringe the
foliage and if after drying it leaves any
lime on the leaf use it on the bences under
the plants, on the walks, or any place
where the sun may strike and evaporate
it. When fire heat is started wetthepipes.

Somerville, N. J. Walter Trigalet.

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of the Mass.
Horticultural Society, Boston.
The opening day, Tuesday, was about
as dreary a November day as is ever seen.
Rain came down steadily all day. The
attendance of the public was light in con-
sequence, but it gave the visitors in the
"profession" a better opportunity to in-
spect the flowers and the blooms kept all
the better for the prevalent dampness.
The following day came out bright, and
the halls were crowded for the balance of
the time.

.\s compared with previous shows here
it might be said that the cut flowers were
far ahead and that the plants seemed
hardly as effective, taken as a whole. One
or two who have been large exhibitors in
the past were absent this year, and the
number of groups of specimen trained
plants was smaller, leaving more room
to walk around the upper hall, where the
plants were located. With the exception
of those shown in single specimens, the
plants in competition were limited to 10-
inch pots instead of 12 inch, as in the
past. Wm. J. Martin, gardener to N. T.
Kidder, won first on the big plant group
with twelve wonderful productions,
which were greatly admired by theexpert
growers from other places, and someeven
preferred the smaller, compacter speci-
mens shown by John Barr, gardener to
Mrs. B. P. Cheney. Among the latter
was a plant of The Bard, color a striking
dark red. Wm. Donald, gardener to J.
S. Bailey, was the winner of third in this
class. On single specimens, reflexed. in-
curved, pompon, etc., the prizes were well
distributed between Messrs. Barr and
Martin.

The plants grown to single stem and
bloom were much better than ever before,
and there was more room in which to dis-
play them well. There were also many
more entries in these classes than on any
former occasion. Kenneth Finlayson,
gardener to Dr. C. G. Weld, cut a wide
swath in the prizes here. Two varieties,
especially effective, that are not seen often
were Milbrook and Mrs. Geo. West. Geo.
B. Green, gardener to Jas. L. Little, and
Mrs. A. W.Blake were large contributors
in these classes, and D. F. Roy, gardener
to E. S. Converse, C. H. Souther, and Jas.
Nichol were also in it. The groups, cov-
ering 100 square feet, arranged for effect,
were not as effective as they would have
been if loosely grown stock had been used
instead of staked plants to make up the
groups. There were five of these groups,
the prizes being awarded to Mrs. A. W.
Blake, Dr. Weld, J. L. Gardner, Jf. W.
Howard and E. S. Converse respectively.
A group of elegantly flowered orchids
from J. S. Bailey made an attractive cor-
ner in the upper hall.

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FANCY BEDDING AT WASHINGTON PARK. CHICAGO, 1897.

The lower hall was devoted exclusively
to the cut blooms. In this department
the exhibitors outdid themselves. Not
only were the flowers shown remarkable
for size, but they were uniformly good in
every point. The list of varieties shown
was very large, confined mainly, however,
to the popular Japanese types. Only one
little modest group of pompons wasseen,
and the incurved flowers were represented
by but a few entries, looking smaller than
ever before in contrast with the unprece-
dented size of the flowers in the other
classes. There were no freaks or specially
odd or novel things, but throughout the
exhibition was one of solid worth and
such as any society might well be proud of.

The prizes for long-stemmed blooms
arranged for eflfect in large vases brought
out seven competitors. These arrange-
ments were superb in every case. Vase
and flowers towered to a height of nine
feet in the vase of Mrs. Jerome Jones ex-
hibited by E. M. Wood & Co., which won
first premium. The other vases were
nearly as largeand equally welldisplayed,
a number of varieties being used In each
case. The owners were John Jeffrey, gar-
dener to Hon. John Simpkins; John Ash,
gardener to Mrs. Clark; S. Sandiford,
gardener to C. H. Souther; W. N. Craig
and J. W. Howard, and the prizes were
awarded in order named. Next to the
large vases the most interesting competi-
tion was for the Bradlee Fund prizes for
25 blooms of 25 varieties, and 6 vases of
6 varieties, 10 blooms of each. On the
25 varieties E. M. Wood & Co. won first
prize, Rob't Laurie, of Newport, second;
and John Barr third. No finer displays
of high-class blooms could be imagined
than those above noted. They were be-
yond adequate description. On the vases
E.M.Wood was again first, John Barr
second and J. W. Howard third. Mr.
Wood's varieties were Evangeline, Mu-
tual Friend, Bonnaffon, Mayflower, Viv-
iand-Morel and Philadelphia.

In the classes calling for 12 and 6
blooms of the difierent types there was
an almost endless competition, and the
poorest display would have swept every-

thing before it a few years ago. E. M.
Wood & Co., Jas. Wheeler, gardener to J.
H. White; Alex. McKay, gardener to
David Nevins; Geo. B. Green, C. H.
Souther, D. F. Roy, C. Sandiford, John
Barr and Kenneth Finlayson were all
more or less successful. On 12 best
blooms of 1897 introduction Mr. Finlay-
son took first with a set compristne Duch-
ess of York, The World, Pres. McKinlev,
Gold Standard, Golden Trophy, Mrs. G.
Sanders, Surprise, Marsia Jones, Mrs. R.
D. Douglas, G. F. Atkinson, Lorna Doone
and Oriental Glory. The vases of 10
blooms in special colors brought out a
eood showing also. On pink Rob't
Laurie's Inter Ocean took first, Alex. Mc-
Kav's Vtviand-Morel second. On red
McKay first with John Shrimpton; E. M.
Wood & Co. second with Edwin Moly-
neux. On white A. Herrington, gar-
dener to H. McK. Twombly, first with
Frank Hardy, and E. M.Wood & Co. sec-
ond with Mrs. Jerome Jones. The variety
Frank Hardy created a genuine sensa-
tion. It is an English variety never seen
here before, the petals incurving tightly in
masses and swirls, the flower of great
depth and finish. In yellow Alex. McKay
was first with Maj. Bonnaffon, E. M.
Wood second with Golden Wedding. On
any other color Mr. Herrington took
first with Silver Cloud and Alex. McKay
Sfcond with Chas. Davis.

In the seedling classes there was little to
interest outside of Robert Laurie's Peter
Kay, which was best yellow, and Jas.
Wheeler's Mrs. Gertrude Brydon, which
was best Incurved. A. Hunne well showed
a fine pink seedling. Maud Dean form.
Inter Ocean color. Hugh Graham & Son
got a certificate of merit for Pennsyl-
vania, a noble yellow.

Special note should be made of a hand-
some collection of forty varieties staged
by Rob't Patterson, gardener to Hon.
Frank Jones, not for competition, and
12 blooms of J. H. White, shown by Rob't
Laurie, which showed this variety in ab-
solute perfection. Geo. B. Green's anem-
ones were especially beautiful. A silver
medal was given Arthur Griflin, gardener

to J. J. Van Alen for blooms of hybrid
Begonia semperflorens, and Jos. Hilburt
received honorable mention for a lavender
colored sport from the white swainsona.

There were some interesting collections
of carnations from various exhibitors.
Wm. Nicholson staged a fine lot of mar-
ket varieties. Peter Fisher showed his
famous 999 now under the name of Mrs.
T. W. Lawson and got a certificate of
merit for it. His Morning Star, a '94
seedling, was also fine. A. Roper showed
some sensational seedlings, one of which,
a flower of Scott style with Albertinl
_ color, deepening to the center, attracted
much notice. J. Tailby's scarlet seedling
Wellesley also showed up well.

A few of the visitors: A. Dimmock,
Rob't Patterson, Rob't Laurie, A. Her-
ringtdn, J. R. Fotherlngham, Alex. Mc-
Leod, C. Warburton, E. O. Orpet, A. P.
Meredith, P. J. Donohue, W. E. Chappell,
Farquhar Macrae, W. B. Hazard, Ed.
Johnson, Geo. Mc William, A.J. Loveless.

Indianapolis.

THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

The 11th regularchrysanthemum show
and floral festival opened under ■ very
favorable auspices promptly Tuesday
evening. The weather changed to beau-
tiful sunshine and balmy breezes Tuesday
afternoon and gladdened the heart of
every member of the society and theexhib-
itors. The attendance for the first even-
ing was the greatest of any show held.
While the receipts were not so heavy as
some years, the admission being reduced
to 25 cents more patrons left the hall well
pleased and will certainly help to bring a
Ijig attendance the balance of the week.

After an overture by the orchestra, Mr.
E. G. Hill, of Richmond, introduced Gen.
Benj. Harrison in a few well chosen sen-
tences. Mr. Harrison was the picture of
health and contentment, and made a very
pleasing congratulatory address.

Mr. Harrison said: "I have no official
title to surrender the city of Indianapolis,
but I think I can say to these florists of
Indiana as the mayor recently gaid to

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another assembly, 'the city is yours.'
(Laughter.) Certainly these florists never
stimulate any disturbance of the peace.
No man ever got inspiration to whip his
wife at a chrysanthemum show, or at a
flower exhibit of any kind.

"A great deal of pains has been taken
by these florists in the production of these
plants that are exhibited here tonight.
They have given time to their artistic
arrangement and invite, not for their
profit, but for their art the patronage of
the citizens of Indianapolis. Theold idea
about trees and plants was that like pro-
duced like. But nothing more unlike than
these chrysanthemums are hardly to be
found in the floral kingdom. Yet every
one of these is a chrysanthemum. God
does not use a stereot^'pe platein making
flowers. After its kind — and yet nature
admits the artist. Nature is willing to
take suggestions. God himself will paint
the lily, but He has so ordered nature
that the plant will accept the pigment
from the florist. As He combines the
chemicals in the soil to produce those
colors, nature itself will use the brush."

Mr. J. S. Stuart, of Anderson, presi-
dent of our society, responded in his
usual direct, but well chosen words. The
audience filling the galleries and floor be-
tween the plants and everywhere ap-
plauded with a will, and if the general's
wish is fulfilled we ought to be a rich soci-
ety by Saturday.

Coming into the hall, the general ap-
pearance is very attractive. The decora-
tions are generous, and while the colors
are not just in harmony, the general effect
is new and striking. The center-piece is a
huge suspended canopy decorated with
green and pampas »nd studded with col-
ored Incandescent lights; from this many
strings of wreathing start in all direc-
tions. The balcony railing is draped with
white and purple trimmed with galax
leaves, asparagus and smilax. The main
cfiect and the most beautiful is the two
banks of decorative plants nearly cover-
ing the stage and reaching close to the
ceiling. The groups were set up by An-
thony Wiegand & Son and the Berter-
mann Floral Co. In points of excelleuctf
they are very close, and the judges will
have a hard task in awarding the pre-
miums. It is hard to imagine a more
beautiful sight than these groups of green-
ery, shaded with much variegated foli-
age. Above the plants a canopy of laurel
wreathing makes a fine effect, the back of
the stage just looming up through the
division of the two groups, an immense
American flag finishing the decorations.

The beds from the galleries are very
pleasing to the eye; a star of single stems
foims the center; around this four beds
are formed, and from these beds go in
every direction. Two special beds of
fancy decorative plants exhibited by Wie-
gand and Bertermann in between the
chrysanthemum beds are splendid attrac-
tions with their wealth of fancy and
variegated foliage in beautiful jardinieres
and on pedestals. Two other large groups
of decorative plants are shown by H. W.
Rieman and Kelly and Cornelli. Two
beautifully decorated mantels, one in pink
by Bertermann and one in white by Wie-
gand, attract universal attention. Que
table decoration in yellow and one in red
will be the attraction for Thursday, also
the rose display. The orchid display is
better and more varied than in former
years, thanks to the selection by Siebrecht
& Son, New York. The flowers came in
perfect condition, and the crowds around
the table caused a perfect jam all the
time.

In bush chrysanthemum plants not

many were shown. Bertermann and
Stuart & Haugh were the only competi-
tors. In single stem plants some beauti-
ful specimens were on show; someelegant
ferns and Rex begonias, cyclamens and
geraniums formed part of the beds. The
rose competition was very lively, also the
carnation displays. Will report about
these and the chrysanthemum blooms in
my next.

The chrysanthemum blooms were all
fine; no rubbish was to be seen. Pom-
pons, Chinese and anemone-flowered were
shown in better shape than ever before.
Roses and carnations were never better in
quality and varieties; most of them were
excellent. Many beautiful baskets of
chrysanthemums were in forcompetitlon,
one of Major Bonnsffon, one of pink and
white were especially attractive. Several
combination baskets of plants and flow-
ers made a very good impression. Sing-
ing canaries in cages and several aquari-
ums added to the general effect.

The committee have this year fixed ad-
mission prices as follows — 25 cents Tues-
day and Friday evenings, 25 cents during
the days, 50 cents Wednesday and Thurs-
day evenings, and 10 cents Saturday for
the auction. The proceeds from the auc-
tions, however, are getting less every-
where, as many special premiums are
given on plants with the provision that
the donors should receive part of the
plants, and then not many large plants
are shown any more. They used to bring
very good prices at the auctions.

Wednesday night the reception to the
visiting florists and members takes place
at the "Walhalla," in the Mannerchor
Hall building. Prizes are set apart for
bowling, and an evening of unusual pleas-
ure is anticipated. The awards so far
are as follows:

LARGE PLANTS.

Six plants bush chrysanthemums, 1st, Berter-
man Floral Co. Specimen white, 1st, Stuart &
Haugh, Anderson; 2nd, B. Floral Co. Specimen
yellow, 1st. Stuart & Haugh; 2nd, John Heiden-
reich. Indianapolis; 3d, B. Floral Co. Specimen
red, 2nd, B. Floral Co. Specimen pink, 1st,
Stuart & Haugh; 2nd, B. Floral Co.

SINGLE STEMS.

Twenty-five white, 1st, H. W. Rieman; 2nd, B.
Floral Co.; 3d, Wiegand & Son. Twenty-five yel-
low, 1st, E. G. Hill & Co,; 2nd, Henry Rieman; 3d,
Stuart & Haugh. Twenty five red, Ist, H. W.
Rieman; 2ud, Fred. Rieman; 3d, Stuart & Haugh.
Twenty-five pink, 1st, H. W. Rieman. Fifty
white, 1st, Stuart & Haugh; 2nd, Huckriede &
Son; 3d, H. W. Rieman. Fifty red, 1st, f:. G. Hill
& Co.; 2d, Fred. Rieman. Fifty pink, 1st, Huck-
riede & Son; 2nd, Hill & Co. Fifty yellow, 1st,
Stuart & Haugh; 2nd, E. G. Hill & Co.; 3d, H. W.
Rieman. Fifty in variety, 1st, H. W. Rieman;
2nd, Wiegand & Son; 3d, E. G. Hill & Co.

CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT BLOOMS.

Fifteen varieties, 3 blooms each, Ist, Nathan
Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich.; 2nd, E. G. Hill &
Co. Ten varieties. 3 blooms each, 1st, H. W. Rie-
man; 2nd, Nathan Smith & Son; 3d, E G. Hill &
Co. Ten yellow, Ist, M. Weber & Sons; 2nd,
Nathan Smith & Son; 3d, W. J. Vesey, Fort
Wayne. Ten white, Ist, Chas. Wheatcraft,
Indianapolis; 2nd, Mrs. Larsen; 3d, Nathan Smith
& Son. Ten red, 1st, Nathan Smith & Son; 2nd,
StoUery Bros., Chicago; 3d, Stuart & Haugh. Ten
pink, 1st, Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O.; 2nd, Stuart
& Haugh; 3d, Hill & Co.

Twenty-five blooms, ,S varieties, 1st, Nathan
Smith & Son; 2nd, Fred. Dorner&Sons Co.; 3d, E.
G. Hill & Co. Twenty-five blooms, 8 varieties,
1st, Nathan Smith & Son; 2nd, E. G. Hill & Co.;
3d, Stuart Sc Haugh. Twenty-five blooms, 5 varie-
ties, Ist, E. G. Hill & Co. Twenty-five blooms,
yellow, Ist, B. Floral Co., 2nd, Theo. Bock; 3d,
Hill & Co. Twenty-five white, Ist, Hill & Co.;
2nd, B. Floral Co ; 3d, Stuart S: Haugh. Twenty-
five red, 1st, Hill & Co. Twenty-five pink, 1st, B.
Floral Co.; 2nd, H. W. Rieman; 3d, Theo. Bock.
Ten sprays pompons, Ist, E. G. Hill & Co.; 2nd, H.
W. Rieman; 3d, Smith & Son. Fifteen b'.ooms
anemone, Ist, Smith & Son.

CARNATIONS.

Fifty varieties carnations. 2nd, Stuart & Haugh.
Fifty white carnations, Ist, Weber & Son, Oak-
land, Md.; 2nd, South Park Floral Co., Newcastle,
Ind. Fifty red, Ist, Weber & Son; 2nd, Stuart &
Haugh. Fifty pink, 1st, Weber & Son; 2nd, South
Park Floral Co.

Ten Perle des Jardins, 1st, M. A. Hunt Floral
Co., Terre Haute; 2nd, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Ten
Brides, 1st, M. A. Hunt Floral Co. ; 2nd, W. J. & M.
S. Vesey. Ten La France, 1st, Chas. Wheatcrafl.
Ten Niphetos, Ist, Chas. Wheatcraft. Ten Brides-
maid, Ist, M. A. Hunt Floral Co.; 2nd, W. J. & M.
S. Vesey. Ten Meteors, 1st, M. A. Hunt Floral
Co.; 2nd, H. W. Rieman. Ten Mme. Testout, 2nd,
Stuart & Haugh. Ten Kaiserin Victoria, Ist, W.
W. Coles; 2nd, South Park Floral Co. Ten Beau-
ties, Ist, South Park Floral Co; 2nd, W. W. Coles.
Ten Mrs. R. Garrett, 1st, H. Weber & Son. Pres.
Carnot, 2nd South Park Floral Co.

The committee in charge of this year's
show are as follows: Fred. Darner, E.G.
Hill, Wm. G. Berterman. H. W. Rieman,
Anthony Wiegand. J. S. Stuart, president;
Robert McKeand, secretary; John Hartje,
assistant secretary; J. I. Huntington,
treasurer; John Heidenreich, superintend-
ent. W. B.

On Wednesday evening the State Flo-
rists' Association of Indiana and the
Indianapolis Florists' Club jointly com-
bined to entertain the members of the
two societies and the trade visitors to the
flower show. Nine o'clock was the meet-
ing hour at the "Walhalla" and about
seventy were present including many
visitors from neighboring towns. The
bowling contest was the feature of the
evening though a dozen card tables were
provided and well patronized. Some
forty-five took part in the bowling which
resulted in a tie for first place between
Theo. Bock and Ed. Berterman. In the
roll off the former won by a score of 50 to
46. Mr. Carl Sonnenschmidt took third
prize, and Geo. Stellhorn was awarded
the "booby." Mr. J. D. Carmody in
a veryhappyandhumorousmanner made
the presentations of the prizes which con-
sisted of three fine vases and two pairs of
boxing gloves.

Messrs. Stellhorn and Langstaff amused
the boys by a friendly bout in which
everybody had trouble to keep out of the
way. Referee Carmody called Mr. L. the
winner on a foul and no damage was
done. After refreshments in the way of a
very bountiful lunch, another game was
bowled. The Theo. Bock team beat the
Ed. Berterman team by a score of 522 to
508. The gathering adjourned at 12 after
a most enjoyable evening. Among those
of the craft present were "World's Fair"
Evans, of the C ballenge Ventilator; Harry
Balsley, of Detroit; and Mr. Giesy, of the
Lockland Lumber Co.

New York.

OVERSTOCK AND 1 IGHT DEMAND IN ALL
LINES. — CLUB MEETING AND NOMINATION
OF OFFICERS ON MONDAY EVENING, NO-
VEMBER 8.

There is still an abundance of stock
coming into the market for the demand.
The conditions existing during the past
two weeks remain unchanged. No one
flower seems to have the preference, for
the sale of all drags. While many of the
chrysanthemums coming now are fine
blooms, still the majority are the smaller
varieties, which find their way to the
street. The specimen flowers do not find
buyers at anything near the figures of a
season or two ago. Selected Beauties do
not get above 25. The lower grades do
not move at any steady figures. The
average price of Beauties is fully 50%
lower than a year ago.

Carnations are increasing in ([uantity
and improving in quality, but have gone
off in price during the past week. Violets
are not blooming so freely the past week
and an advance in price may be looked
for in the event of a stir in business.
There is nothing remarkable in the qual-
ity of Brides and Bridesmaids, the pro-

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portion of really fine flowers with long
stems being small.

The stormy weather now prevailing
makes things very dispiriting. The whole-
salers are crowded with stock and the
demand is exceedingly light. The opening
of the Astoria Hotel was expected to help
a little, but its influence was not felt to
any extent.

On Monday evening, November S, the
nomination of officers will be in order.

In our last report the age of the late Mr.
Hauser was given as 91 years. It should
have been 81.

Boston.

BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL.— STOCK OF
ALL KINDS AIH'NDANT AND PRICES LOW.
— THE EXHII51TION A SUCCESS — MANY
VISITORS — A TRIP TO WABAN CONSERVA-
TORIES.— A DINNER AND A POW-WOW. —
ELOQUENT SPEECHES.— EXHIBIT OF OR-
CHIDS.

There is nothing to report in the cut
flower trade this week. Conditions re-
main as they have for a month— warm
weather, stock abundant, customers shy
and critical, chrysanthtmumseverywhere
and prices nowhere. Quality is all right;
in carnations, roses, violets and such
other stock as goes to make up the ordi-
nary market variety, one may get double
extra stock in quantity unlimited at
prices sub rosa and he has not far to
travel to get it.

The main attraction at present is the
chrysanthemum show at Horticultural
Hall. Plenty of strangers are in town
and Horticultural Hall is their Mecca.
The front is brilliant at night with elec-
tric lights and the interior is resplendent
with the finest display of cut flowers ever
staged, not to mention the beaming and
ruddy faces of the happy growers who
have either won first prizes or had the
honor of shaking hands with the man
who did. Vases of cut blooms there are
that required the use of a step ladder for
their arrangement, and there are plants
growing In ten-inch pots that if the flow-
ers were cut ofi' could not be crowded into
a ten-inch vase. Altogether it is a grand
exhibition and those who have travelled
many miles to see it feel well repaid for
their trouble, not to mention the enjoya-
ble adjourned session that took place
Tuesday evening when the merry side of
the hard-worked gardeners was brought
to light and all thoughts of eUction
returns, stormy weather, premiums, etc.,
were lost in the shufHe and good fellow-
ship reigned supreme. Come again, from
Newport, from New Hampshire and New
Jersey and other foreign countries and
even though you do give us a little scare
on the premiums we won't object and
you are doubly welcome to all you can
catch.

Mr. E. M. Wood's annual invitation to
Waban Rose Conservatories was re-
sponded to by about seventy gentlemen
high in horticultural art or eminent in
public life who Inspected with admiration
and pleasure the products of this great
establishment which is the pride of Bos-
ton floriculture. It took place on Thurs-
day last. A special car had been pro-
vided and leaving the train at Wellesley
the party were conveyed In wagons to
the greenhouses at Natick. To some it
was a new experience, others had been
there often before but those who had seen
the place oftenest were the most enthusi-
astic, and chrysanthemums and roses
were pronounced to be in finer shape than
ever before. After a coupleof hoursspent
in going through the vast range of houses
under the guidance of Mr. Wood and Mr.

Montgomery the visitors embarked once
more on the 'busses and were driven to
Bailey's Hotel, of which they at once
took possession, and it is safe to say that
the dining room of this hospitable old inn
never held a merrier crowd.

The dinner was of the sort that E. M.
Wood knows so well how to provide.
When all were satisfied Mr. Wood arose
to say a few words of welcome and
received an ovation which might have
cracked the walls. It was several min-
utes before he could proceed and his
assertion that "those who are interested
in the growing or sale of flowers are jolly
good fellows" was applauded in a man-
ner that proved its truth. He spoke per-
tinently of the Injury done to his fellow
growers by the man who floods the mar-
ket with inferior goods, looking only for
momentary results and failing in a proper
regard for the glory of his art, and paid a
high compliment to Mr. Montgomery to
whose skill, patience and assiduity he
attributed all the credit for what the vis
itors had seen today. He then introduced
Edward Hatch as toast master, who im-
mediately responded amid tumultuous
applause, and thereafter managed the
proceedings with rare tact and ability.

Judge Hoitt was the first victim but he
was equal, as usual, to the emergency,
and with quick wit, humorous anecdotes
and appreciative compliment to his host
held his audience to the end and delivered
It over intact to the next speaker, Hon.
Jos. O'Neil. Mr. O 'Neil's speech was also
a good one, his amusing stories about
government seed distribution and other
congressional experiences being exceed-
ingly entertaining, and his testimony
that "there is no business on earth more
elevating to the heart and the mind than
the growing of flowers, and a man like
Mr. Wood is a public benefactor" being
cheered to the echo. Alderman Barry
spoke of the influence of flowers in the
home, referred with pride to the fact that
his son was a first graduate of Amherst
Agricultural College and was enthusias-
tically applauded when he asserted that
on each Park Board there should be at
least one member scientifically educated
in the work. Joseph Conroy, president
of the city council, also spoke entertain-
ingly.

Among the speakers more accustomed
to be heard at gatherings of this charac-
ter were F. L. Harris, Patrick Norton,
Lawrence Cotter, who pronounced the
chrysanthemums at Waban to be the
highest product of the highest skill of the
floriculturists' art, Fred Mathison and
Warren Ewell who were as witty as ever,
JohnGalvin, J.M.Galvin E. N. Pierce and
Jackson Dawson, who toldbriefly of some
ofhisexperiences in Cork on his late Euro-
pean trip. The singing of various popular
songs under the leadership of Mr. J. M.
Galvin was a feature. Among the deco-
rations on the table was a pretty speci-
men of Begonia Gloirede Lorraine, grown
by F. L. Harris.

On Saturday of last week Carl Blom-
berg made a notable display of orchids
at Horticultural Hall. One spike of Cat-
tleya Bowringeana had thirty-five blooms
on it. . There were thirty-five sorts of
cypripediums, among them being the rare
varieties Annie Ayling, Chamberlainiana,
Aspasia, Behrensiana and Spicerianum
aureum.

Visitors in town: A. Dimmock. New
York; A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.;
Robt. Patterson, Portsmouth, N. H.;
Robt. Laurie, Newport; P. J. Donohue,
Lenox; A. B. Knickman and J. E. Killen,
New York.

Philadelphia.

MEETING OF FLORIST CLUB -PRESIDENT'S
ADDRESS — MR. CAREY READS A PAPER
ON CHRVSENTIIEMUMS. — ANNUAL 'mUM
DINNER CHANGED TO A SMOKER. — PRE-
SENTATION OF PICTURE OF PRES. HARRIS
IN COSTUME — HUGH GRAHAM'S NEW
'mum PENNSYLVANIA — BUSINESS FAIR. —
PRICES ABOUT SAME — VARIOUS PERSONAL
ITEMS

The November meeting of the Florists'
Club held last Tuesday evening was well
attended. Those present had the pleas-
ure of listening to President Harris's in-
augural address in which he laid out the
work for the ensuing year. His address
contained many practical points which if
carried out will be of great benefit to the
club. Mr. Carey's paper on "The best
twenty-five chrysanthemums and the
reason why," showed much thought and
was a thoroughly practical essay.

The annual chrysanthemum dinner,
after discussion, was changed to a smoker.
This is to be given next Wednesday even-
ing, tenth inst., and promises to be a great
gathering of the craft. Cards of admis-
sion are placed at fifty cents. The enter-
tainment committee, consisting of the
officers of the club, augmented by John
Westcott and several other members,
will no doubt have a treat for the boys
in an intellectual way and this, com-
bined with the usual inner linings, will
no doubt find everybody, when going
home, in a happy mood.

The particular event of the evening was
the presentation to the club of a picture
of its present president in costume, that
is the costume he wore when he made his
debut in the play with the mighty Falstafi'
on the ocean pier at Atlantic City.
Whether Mr. Harris looked his best on
that occasion isa question, but thecrayon
drawing faithfully portrays him and is a
most excellent piece of work. Mr. Burton
made the presentation speech for Messrs.
Whilldin & Co., who had the picture pre-
pared and elegantly framed. When the
covering was removed there was a shout
vnd no one was more surprised than Mr.
Harris himself.

The coming show promises to eclipse
any of its predecessors, at least so says
Secretary Rust, the entries at this date
being much fuller than last season. One
of the stars will be Hugh Graham's new
Pennsylvania, which is a golden yellow
Philadelphia, being a sport from this
famous variety. It Is similar in every
other respect except color.

Business has been fair for the season,
nothing great having happened to cause
an extra demand. A boost to the 'mums
was given by John Wanamaker, who
placed on exhibition in his store about
2,000 fine blooms. These were not for
sale being simply arranged for display;
they made a fine show and attracted con-
siderable attention.

Prices are about the same as last week,
a few of the select Bsauties have moved
up a bit, $2.50 to $3 being asked for the
best. There are plenty of 'mums, but the
market for good stock holds fairly well,
the best flowers bringing $2 to $2.50 per
doz. at wholesale. Plants well grown
sell in 6 inch pots for from $20 to $25 per
hundred, 8-inch stock bringing $40 to
$50. Palms are selling a little more
Uvely, but with a tendency to lower
prices.

Julius Wolflf, Jr., is about putting anew
wagon on the street. It is large and
roomy for hauling decorative plants.

Miss Anna Ditter, for some time princi-
pal saleslady for J. Wolff. Sr., has opened
a cut flower store at 1412 Susquehanna

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aveaue. This should be a good location
and as the lady is thoroughly accom-
plished her venture will no doubt be a
snccess. K.

Chicago.

TRADE SOMEWHAT SLOWER. — HORSE SHOW
HELPS DEMAND — PRICES — THE CHRYS-
ANTHEMUM SHOW. — club's banquet

NOV. 11.— VISITORS.

Trade has been somewhat slower with
most dealers the past week, though one
commission house had an order for 42,000
flowers to go to Minneapolis. This, nat-
urally, necessitated the purchase of flow-
ers from other dealers in order to fill the
order, thereby using up the accumulated
stock and practically cleaning up the Chi-
cago market. The Horse Show, which is
the fashionable event of the season, has
Increased the demand all round. Beau-
ties are used to considerable extent, but
the principal call is for violets, for which
the supply is woefully inadequate to fill
the demand. This has a tendency to in-
crease the price from 75 cents, as last
quoted to $1 and $1.25 forextras. Yellow
'mums, especially Sunderbruch and Bon-
nafi'on, were also In great demand for this
event.

Good teas are in fair supply. Brides and
Maids being quite abundant and rather
slow sellers; $2 and $3 are the prices for
fair stock. Meteors are rather better
sellers and are held at $4, while Kaiserin
still holds its own at $5. Carnations are
not quite asplentiful. There are sufficient
to go around but not enough to cause
any noticeable glut. Prices are still
about 75 cents to $1 with fancies held at
$1.25 to $2 and in good demand at that.

Preparations for the chrysanthemum
show are complete and all connected with
the management are hustling to the
limit. Present Indications are that this
exhibition will exceed in volume and
efiectiveness any previous one. The list
of special premiums will be unusually
large and the exploitation of the affair
through the papers and other means has
been very thorough. Freely illustrated
special articles will appear in all the Sun-
day papers and the press seems more
favorably disposed than ever toward
the annual feast of flowers. Superintend-
ent Rudd has everything in good shape
lOr rtceiving and caring for the exhibits
as fast as they arrive. A full report of the
exhibition will appear next week.

The Chicago Florists' Club will give
their annual banquet during the flower
show Thursday evening, November 11, In
the Sherman House banquet hall. Those
wishing to attend and not being able to go
with the delegation from the chrysanthe-
mum show will kindly assemble in the
gentleman's parlor, Sherman House, at 8
o'clock. The banquet will begin at 9
o'clock sharp.

The club will have representatives on
the floor at Battery D during the after-
noon to give full details and banquet
tickets can be secured from the committee
oi arrangements, Messrs. John Reardon,
Walter S. Heffron, and Chas. W. McKellar.
There will be plenty of good things to eat
and drink, intermingled with abundance
of music, songs, etc. All should endeavor
to attend.

Mr. Glover, of Winter & Glover, ret urned
Saturday from Horican, Wis., where he
had been called to attend the funeral of
his wife's brother.

Recent visitors: Mr. M. Rice, of M.
Rice & Co., Philadelphia; I. L. Pillsbury,
Galesburg, III.; B. E. Niles, Blissfield,
Mich.; A. C. Brown, Springfield, 111.; R. I

Hoffman, Elkart, Ind.; Mrs. E. Wilson,
Cleveland.

Mr. W. W. Barnard is away on an
eastern trip.

St. Louis.

RAIN AT LAST — HEAVV RECEIPTS OF ROSES.
— BEST SELLING CHRYSANTHEMUMS. —
SHIPPING TRADE GOOD. — SUPPLY OF
BEAUTIES SOMEWHAT SHORT. — PRICES
ON OTHER STOCK — THE COMING CHRYS-
ANTHEMUM SHOW. — VISITORS.— BOWLING.

The long drought is broken at last. It
rained Sunday and Monday, this being
the first in 98 days and everybody is
happy. The heavy receipts of roses that
were coming in last week still continue
but we will hope that the cooler weather
will decrease the receipts. The market
does not improve for roses, however,
owing to the Increased crop of chrysan-
themums. There are lots of fine blooms
ot the latter in the market. The best sel-
lers are Ivory, H. G. Hill, Queen, H. L.
Sunderbruch, Mutual Friena, Robinson
and Major Bonnaffon. The best of these
bring 25 cents and from that down.
There is no southern stock coming in now
and the few that did come in were very
bad.

Trade is improving slowly. C. A.
Kuehn, Mound City Cut Flower Co. and
C. W. Wors, our enterprising commission
merchants, report a good shipping trade.

In roses Beauties are about the only
Stock that is short in supply. Very choice
stock brings $2.50 per dozen. Other
roses such as Bride, Meteor, and Kaiserin
are selling at from $1.50 to $2 per hun-
dred. Pcrles, Woottons and Maids sell
as low as 50 cents and $1 per hundred.
Carnations were beginning to come in in
large quantities last week with the price
as low as 50 cents per hundred, but this
week they are a little scarce and the price
went up to $1.50 to $2 for prime stock.
Good reds are still scarce. Scotts are
more plentiful than any other. There is
also a good call for white. Violets are
scarce and only the small single and Cali-
fornias can be had in small quantities, no
double to be had. Valley holds its own
at $4. Smilax is also a little scarce,
price 15 and IS cents per string.

Theprospfcts of the coming chrysan-
themum show are very flattering. The
public at large is taking more interest
this year than ever before. The commit-
tee reports that the exhibitors can bring
their plants to the hall on Monday morn-
ing. Everything will be ready for them
at 9 a. m. and every display must be in
place by 4 p. m. on Tuesday, November
9. The premium lists are out and in the
hands ot the growers by this time and
the entries are coming in from every direc-
tion, and all indications point to a suc-
cessful show. M. Rice, of Philadelphia,
L. Bauman, with Frank Netschert, of
Chicago, and Mr. Durfee, of C. Strauss &
Co., Washington, D. C, wereour visitors
last week.

Fred Ostertag, late of Ostertag Bros.,
has lett St. Louis to open a floral estab-
lishment in Indianapolis, Ind. Good luck
to you, old boy.

At the Bowling Club Monday night the
attendance was good, considering the
bad night. Emil Schray rolled high in
three games, 485; Kuehn second, 475;
and Beyer third, 470. In single score
Beyer was high, 199; Kuehn second, 189;
and Beneke third, 187. After rolling, a
meeting was held and next Monday
night we roll on our old alleys again.
Mr. Weber invited the members to his
home next Thursday night and a jolly
time Is anticipated. J. J- B.

Milwaukee.

TENDENCIES OF THE TRADE. — COMMISSION
ROSES. — FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS — THE
FLOWER SHOW —NOVEL DECORATIONS.

The matters pertaining to the florists'
business in this city are interesting;
whether they differ from those in other
cities the writer will not discuss, but it is
quite evident that weareevolvingtoward
some condition far different to those which
existed some time back. Five years ago
the management of the Whitnall green-
houses quit growing roses, increasing
their stock of ferns and palms. This sea-
son Mr. Ben. Gregory and N. Zweifel are
following suit, excepting that they are
devoting the room to carnations. Currie
Bros, are also shortening their rose crops
and increasing proportionately in other
lines. A. Billings has not planted roses
this season. This does not argue that
less roses will be used here, but shows
that the rose growers out of town are to
be depended upon for all Milwaukee's
roses. This change of management is
developing in outside towns as well;
many of the smaller towns of this state
have increased their rose trade, but are
growing weary of growing their own
roses. One fact concerning these changes
is interesting; the florists here have in-
sisted all along that the commission roses
were not so good, claiming that they
would do at times to help out, but while
they would speak discouragingly of them
other stores would open a flower win-
dow, purchase the commission roses and
"get away" with the "legitimate florist."
A "fakir" will locate at some prominent
corner and sell more roses in a day than
any of our local florists would cut in a
week; the consequence is that the florist
is now forced to give up growing in order
that he may compete with the druggist,
grocer and other fakirs; it gives the out-
side growers a monopoly. With violets
and carnations the same result will no
doubt be obtained, but it will take much
longer, as the larger growers of Illinois
do not appear to be able to produce flow-
ers of the best quality as a rule. The
strong hold for these flowers is develop-
ing along the C. M. & St. Paul railway
west of Milwaukee. The present lack of
capital appears to be all that prevents
this locality from absorbing the demand;
the output is, however, increasing rapidly
and as the quality of flowers advances
the demand for quantity decreases, and
the use of choice foliage Is on the increase.

The demand for floral designs Is decreas-
ing. This has been the main dependence
of several florists on which they have
been able to live while otherchanges were
making a hole in their pocket. This loss
necessitates some other changes which
many are unable to determine on. This
dilemma confronts those principally who
have greenhouses on their hands. The
question arises, what shall they grow?
The writer would beinclinedto say, grow
pot plants, but when a florist like Mr. N.
Zweifel, who has grown the finest cycla-
mens for years, says he wil' grow no
more as they do not pay, what would
you advise? There has been more Jeco-
ration for receptions this fall than for four
years, but the work has been done by
comparatively few florists. The flowers
which have been sent in have been largely
"Chicago-grown Beauties," a few other
roses and a very few carnations, and
lately some chrysanthemums, but as you
look over the decorations you look almost
in vain to find what there is there that
will pay for the support of the Milwaukee
florists' greenhouses.

As to the coming flower show, it will to
some extent change its relation with the

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local growere. While it is to be held
under the auspices of the Milwaukee Flo-
rists' Club, it is being run by Mr. A.
Klokner, who has guaranteed a certain
amount of prizes and assumes the whole
responsibility. There is no reasonable
doubt but it will be a most satisfactory
show both to its patrons and manage-
ment. Mr. Klokner has had considerable
experience and is progressive enough to
adapt himself to the circumstances as they
exist. The last year's show was man-
aged without regard to the fitness of
things, and had a tendency to discourage
the members of the club. The enthusiasm
which existed last year for specimens for
the show does not exist here; there has
been but little grown in Milwaukee ex-
pressly for the show, although the most
of the flowers offered tor sale up to date
have been of a better quality than usual.
Mr. Klokner has it understood with all
exhibitors that the cut flowers are his
property after the show and has arranged
witn the lady managers of the Infants'
Home to auction them for their benefit at
the last evening, it is quite certain that
the ladies will secure a large attendance
that evening at least.

The placards announcing "Fresh roses,
25 cents a dozen" are numerous on Grand
avenue this month. Currie Bros., have
improved the appearance of their Wis-
consin street store very much by moving
the door-way to one side, they now have
a beautiful show window. Their display
of Pancratium grandiflorum in bloom has
been quite attractive lately.

There are more bulbs being planted in
the residence portion of the city than
there were for the past two seasons.

This locality is now supplied with com-
mon terns from Michigan; they are highly
satisfactory.

Some of the decorations this last month
contained novel features which may be of
interest to florists in other cities. One
dining room had a grape vine twined
over branches of autumn leaves from
which were hung choice grapes, with a
basket full of grapes on the side board as
if just picked from the vine. It was sim-
ple in appearance but made quite a sensa-
tion. Another was arranged with a
peach tree, the fruit being tied on. A
most beautiful staircase decoration was
made with bamboo plants at base and
Alabama smilax running up banisters
and over long fish poles suspended, which
bent over gracefully, the foliage of bam-
boo and smilax blending well together.
For mantel decorations where there were
two shelves, the upper one was filled
heavy with foliage, the lower one con-
tained pansies or tuberous begonias,
which were very much admired. Pots of
variegated stevia were used with carna-
tion toliage and blooms of Daybreak car-
nations. Several reception rooms were
darkened, lit with gas and decorated
suitably with ferns, tbe walls covered to
the ceiling. Asparagus vine falling over
branches carelessly in the form of initial
letters. Perhaps the most striking de-
parture trom tne ordinary was a large
parlor which had the two walls covered
with gorgeous maple leaves, yellow,
crimson and green. They were preserved
by having the ends ot large bunches rest
upon the floor in pans of water, filled
with ferns; on the branches was wired
large pots of yellow chrysanthemums,
tbe pots being concealed by maple leaves,
looking as though the flower stems ex-
tendea from the floor; this was a big job
but simple in appearance and created a
sensation.

Coal dealers are warning us that there
will be a coal panic and price will soon

go away up, but this beautiful weather
we are having seems to make the florist
sen re-proof.

Violets suffered with the heat this fall,
but are now coming in quite nicely.
Mignonette will be unusually late this
season. Cosmos is verv good.

C. B. W.

San Francisco.

TRADE KEEPS OP WELL — OUTSIDE 'mUMS
ARE VERY GOOD. — VIOLETS COMING IN
SLOWLY. — CARNATIONS SCARCE. — MIL-
DEW ON ROSES. — PERSONAL ITEMS. — SAN
RAFAEL HOLDS ITS FIRST SHOW. — EXHI-
lilTION OK THE SAN MATEO CO. FLORAL
SOCIETY.

Trade has kept up very well during the
past few weeks on account of good
wea'^her, and prices have also been fairly
good. As a rule stock grown outdoors
this season has been much superior to
anything we have had for years past and
consequently brought good prices. The
outside grown stock of Major Bonnaffon
has been fully as large as that grown in-
side, but of course was not so well shaped.
Prices on 'mums of all kinds have dropped
a little, but as we are now experiencing
some very stormy weather, which will
eventually spoil a large quantity of out-
door 'mums, prices will undoubtedly rise
a little. Mrs. Robinson is the finest
white coming into the market this sea-
son. We do not see so many Queens or
Niveus as in seasons past. Western King
has done splendidly. There is quite a
steady demand for cheap white 'mums
for funeral work. Well grown blooms
from under glass bring from $1 to $2 per
dozen and prices range from that figure
down to 10 cents per dozen for small
stuff.

Violets are still coming in slowly,
Marie Louise being the only variety as
yet. Carnations are a scarce article and
are much in demand, Scott being the
leader. Some Jubilee are to be seen, also
Armazindy. Roses were rather poor dur-
ing the past week or two on account of
the cloudy weather. Quite a lot of the
stock coming in seems to be badly affected
with mildew. Roses from the present
outlook will probably be scarce again
this winter. Beauties are also poor in
size.

Palms and decorative plants are begin-
ning to move, now that the people are
coming back to town for the winter.
Palms in good salable sizes are rather
scarce and high in price. Smilax and
ferns are plentiful and are moving slowly.

The many friends of Tom Stevenson,
the Powell street^florist, will be glad to
learn that success has crowned his efforts
in the Alaska gold fields. Tom is now
working a very fine claim on Minook
Creek and from all accounts is doing
splendidly.

The Santa Rosa Floral Society will
hold its annual chrysanthemum show
during the first week in November. It
promises to be one of the most attractive
affairs ever given here. The exhibition
will be held in Ridgway Hall and from
the large number of applications for floor
space it will undoubtedly prove success-
ful. Liberal prizes have been offered to
professionals to compete. The show will
probably last for three days.

The city of San Rafael has just been
treated to its first chrysanthemum show
and judging from the appreciative crowds
that thronged the hall nightly it must
have been an unqualified success. On the
sides of the hall were many interesting
displays made by amateurs, chrysanthe-
mums being the chief flower in evidence,
although there were many well grown

roses and carnations to be seen. The
hall was nicely decorated with palms,
evergreens and various groups of decora-
tive plants.

Mr. A. Pottett, accompanied by his
foreman Mr. John Gllmore, spent some
time in San Jose last week visiting the
different growers.

Mr. A. W. Mitchell, who has for several
years past been with Mr. Sidney Clack at
Menlo Park, departed for his home in
England last week.

Mr. George Angus, the well known gar-
dener to Jos. A. Donahue, Esq., left for
Europe, accompanied by his family, on
November 1. George will visit all the
leading growing establishments during
his stay and will undoubtedly bring back
many interesting things with him. He
will be gone about four months.

The third annual chrysanthemum show
of the San Mateo County Floral Society
in Redwood City opened on the 21st and
closed on the 23d. Mr. M. Lynch of Menlo
Park was awarded first prize for the
largest and best collection of cut blooms.
He showed in all about seventy-five vari-
eties, many of them being seedlings never
before shown. On the center of the table
was a very large vase of Mrs. Henry Rob-
inson, on the left was a large bunch of
Bonnaffon, and on the right a vase of
Viviand Morel. A large vase of Nathan
Smith & Son's Western King was greatly
admired. By the way I may state here
that this variety has proved a fine white
for outdoor work, and trom its good
shipping qualities and splendid size is
going to be one of our best sorts for out-
side culture. Among Mr. Lynch's exhibit
was a pink seedling chrysanthemum
which originated withthe Japanese grow-
ers last season. It was much admired on
account of Its size and color.

The Sunset Seed & Plant Co. showed a
large collection of palms and decorative
plants very artistically arranged. Among
the collection were some well grown ken-
tias and phoenix. They also showed a
fine collection of ferns, all of which not
being for comoetition.

Mr. Thos. Mclntyre, gardener to C. W.
Smith, Esq., showed a splendid lot of
well grown 'mums, chief among which
were some extra fine Mrs. Robinson and
Major Bonnaffon. This exhibit was
awarded first prize for amateurs.

Mr. H. M. Holbrook, of Menlo Park,
was also on hand with a fine lot of cut
flowers and ferns, which occupied a circle
on the left side of the hall. He showed
some finely grown Golden Gate and Viv-
iand-Morel. His collection of ostrich-
plume chrysanthemums was also greatly
admired. His ferns, particularly the
Adiantum Williamsii, were very excellent.

On account of the stormy weather the
show was not so well attended as in for-
mer years but I am informed that it was
a financial success.

The California State Floral Society
will hold its chrysanthemum show next
week in San Francisco lasting one day
only. No admission fee will be charged
and the society hopes for its success.

Meteor.

Providence, R. I.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN DEMAND.— PINK
VARIETIES APPEAR SCARCE —STEM ROT
ON CARNATIONS. — FLORIST CLUB TO
HAVE A LADIES' NIGHT.— VARIOUS ITEMS.

There is an active demand for chrysan-
themums and some fine specimen flowers
are now in the market; prices range from
$1.50 to $3.00 per dozen. Pink varieties
seem to be much in demand and some
what scarce. 'Mums still hold the
boards and there is not much demand for

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other flowers. Roses are very low. Car-
nations are a iittle firmer in price and in
rather better demand. Violets are com-
ing in in small quantities but the grower
that can cut one hundred 'mums in about
the same time that he can pick as many
violets, getting $8 for one and 50 cents
for the other, does not care to bother
with violets.

Many growers of carnations are com-
plaining about stem rot this season. Many
plants were lost in the field and still the
trouble does not end after they are
housed. Undoubtedly much of thetrouble
is due to too deep planting and perhaps
over watering. I am satisfied that is
the trouble with those that I have lost
in that way.

At the last meeting of the Florists' and
Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island much
interest was taken in the matter of a
"ladies' night," given as a compliment to
the ladies who so kindly assisted the club
at the convention held here in August.

The committee who have the matter in
charge are N. D. Pierce, Jr., Ed. J. John-
ston and Wm. Hill. The date will be on
our regular meeting night in January.
Since last reports ten names have been
added to the club membership. Mrs.
Farquhar Macrae was unanimously
elected as an honorary member in recog-
nition of services rendered the club.

Mr. A. M. Rennie is improving slowly
but still confined to his room.

Mr. Bryant, representing A. H. Hews
& Co., and Mr. Skidelsky, representing
M. Rice & Co., were recent vlstitors.

Little Rhody.

Buffalo.

'mums don't appeal to voters — BUSI-
NESS NOT BAD. — NEEDED RAIN COMES. —
SMALL SALE OF CHRYSANTHEMUM
PLANTS — HARRY BAYERSDORFER TALKS
DIALECT. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

The quantity and extra fine quality of
our municipal campaign is so distracting
to the mind that all other thoughts are
temporarily expunged and as this
moment is noon of the day of election our
mind is more in sympathy with the poor
ofBce holders whose doom will be sealed
tonight than with the consideration of
what we will grow for an early pink next
year. As the Chicago platform had to be
worked into the contest we tried to raise
the idea that a golden chrysanthemum
was the right thing to adorn the staunch
Republican as he marched to the galvan-
ized iron tent to deposit the result of his
serious reflections, but it is not working
up to the hour of writing, the majority
of the voters investing in 5 cents worth
of amber colored liquid of the shade of
old "Source, d' Or" and then, begorra,
they'll vote for .

It's raining and has rained slowly but
surely for forty-eight hours. It's gentle
but fast enough to sink in and do good
and not run off' into the creeks and then
to rivers and find its way to the Atlantic.
It was never much worse needed in these
parts than just now.

Business take it all round is not bad
but there is a slight falling off" in the
demand for 'mums. The sale of chrysan-
themum plants is this year very discour-
aging. Large quantities of them are sold
in the markets but at a wretched price.
Perhaps the people have had enough of
them for a few years and perhaps when
those yellow leaved attenuated field
grown plants are gone the better stock
will find a sale. There are some excellent
pot-grown plants in town and we hope
their quality will being their reward be-
fore long.

There have been no visitors in town
except one most notable exception, Mr.
Harry Bayersdorfer. He began to talk
to me this morning over the telephone
and was well started into some of the
reminiscences of his last visit to Poland
when the young lady suddenly shut us
off; the time limit was not up but the
accent was distressing, I suppose.

Mr. D. B. Long has just returned from
a flying visit over a large portion of the
Empire State but of what he has seen
and done I have yet to come.

Prof. Cowell recently returned from a
two week's trip through the center of
''ornamental horticulture." He would
linger but a while over a house of roses,
but at the Arnold Arboretum would take
a smile with congenial friends. W. S.

Pittsburg.

LONG LOOKED FOR RAIN ARRIVES —STOCK
PLENTIFUL.— florists' CLUB DECIDES TO
HAVE NO CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW THIS
YEAR.— FINE EXHIBIT AT PHIPPS CON-
SERVATORIES.—LIST OF PRINCIPAL VARI-
ETIES OF 'mums —MR. FALCONER AR-
RANGING FOR AN EXHIBIT OF ECONOMIC
PLANTS.

The trade situation during the past
week remained practically in statu quo,
but now that the long looked for rain put
In an appearance on Sunday night (none
since September in this section), continu-
ing all Monday, and again on Tuesday
night, and with its cessation cooler
weather setting in, the florists are cheer-
fully and expectantly awaiting the im-
provement they have been predicting
would manifest itself upon a change of
weather that would drive people to indoor
entertainments. Stock of all kinds is very
plenty and especially chrysanthemums,
which are coming in in large quantities,
and very fine ones too.

The Florists' Club was to have held a
meeting last week, but did not have a
quorum present. The flower show proj-
ect was talked over, and several charita-
ble associations were willing to under-
take one, but the florists concluded that
it would not be for their best interests to
agree to make an exhibit without the
growers having made suitable prepara-
tions earlier in the year whereby they
could show something otherthan designs
and cut flowers, therefore the project is
virtually dead for this season.

The greatest and finest chrysanthe-
mum show ever given in America is on
view now at the Phipps Conservatories
in Schenley Park under the direction and
supervision of Mr. Wm. Falconer, super-
intendent of the park. The above is the
opinion expressed by experts. Mr. Wm.
R. Smith, curator of the Washington
Botanical Garden, who examined it on
last Sunday, said: "While I have seen
better single specimen flowers in some
instances, I have never seen such a good
general display. I do not think there has
ever been a better show of the kind in the
country. I have heard much of Pittsburg
becoming a great art and music center,
but if this exhibition Is an average of your
flower shcJws Pittsburg will soon be the
center of horticulture also." Mr. Fal-
coner, when pressed for his opinion a few
days before as to how the display com-
pared with similar exhibitionsin the large
cities of the east, said: "I think I can say
without conceit that it is the finest dis-
play of chrysanthemums ever made in this
country. There have been many notable
displays in New York and other cities,
where they have shown perhaps the six
finest purple varieties, or the dozen finest
white ones, or the 24 finest varieties of

all colors, or something like that, but
for a complete exhibit I think this is ahead
of anything done before, and we have the
space and surroundings to do the flowers
full justice."

The extent of the exhibit can be imag-
ined when one is informed there are 338
different varieties shown and over 9,000
plants in the exhibit. To Mr. Falconer
and his able foreman, Mr. Joe Spring,
great credit is due, but as Mr. F. says,
the main credit belongs to Mr. J. W.
Jones, who has had full and complete
charge of the growing and developing of
the plants that go to form this magnifi-
cent display, that the arranging of them
was a comparatively easy job. The foli-
age is particularly fine and is universally
commended.

The main exhibit is in the new addition
to the conservatories, which is about one-
fifth as large as the original ones; consist-
ing of a large center house with two wings
from it, all without partitions or divi-
sions between them. One enters the main
part directly from the palm house, but a
great high fern-covered rockery with
water falling over it shuts off a sight of
the 'mums until you pass around a short
distance, when you get an extended view.
There are no benches set up in these
houses except at extreme sides. The walks
are winding and the flower spaces are
outlined with tufa stone, forming a wall
on an average two feet high; inside this
is filled and built up so that the highest
parts are at least 10 to 15 feet high. The
plants here are in pots arranged so that
one can see them to their best advantage.
At the sides next the glass, and wherever
needed, are plenty of cosmos, etc.,
and a large display of pompon and single
chrysanthemums, while at the top of the
tufa stone walls, are used small plants of
Grevillea robusta in profusion which ren-
der the pots invisible.

The varieties that have the most note-
worthy blooms are: Purple — Mrs. Geo.
West, Miss Eva Robinson, Mrs. A. J.
Drexel; pink— Wm. Simpson, Viviand-
Morel. lora, Halloween, Zulinda, Doro-
thy Toler, Mrs. Geo. A. Magee, Indiana
and Mrs. R. C. Kingston; cream pink-
Silver Cloud; white— Mrs. H. Robinson,
Mutual Friend, Mrs. Jas. Thompson,
Cecil Ray, Ivory, Marie Louise, Nemesis
and Gen. Dodds; yellow— Gold Dust, Min-
erva, Georgienne Bramhall. Mrs. Geo. H.
Morgan, Golden Wedding, H. L. Sunder-
bruch, W. H. Lincoln, Clinton Chalfant,
Pitcher & Manda, Philadelphia and Miss
Johnson; bronze— Golden Gate, Marguer-
ite Jeffords, Sunrise, Nianza, Chipeta
and Robt. M. Laird; hairy section—
L' Enfant des Deux Mondes, L. Boehmer,
Plumed Knight, Mrs. Higinbotham.Mrs.
Alpheus Hardy.

Of course the majority are grown to
single stem, but there are numerous
standards, and plants with 4 blooms to
a plant and up to 20 to 25, the flowers of
which compare very favorably indeed
with many single stems. In fact, it is the
general excellence of all that is the won-
der in such a large number of plants. On
Sundays the houses are crowded; over
3,000 from surrounding territory came in
on an excursion to see our flower show
and hear the grand organ recital by
Frederick Archer in Carnegie Music Hall
at the entrance to Schenley Park. These
with our own citizens keep the conserva-
tories crowded all the time. The employes
are busy now planting for a bulb exhibit
and have only 99,150 bulbs with which
to make it. It will in all probability be
as noted- an exhibit as is this chrysanthe-
mum exhibit. Regia.

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Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Tomato Disease on Forced Plants.

By an unfortunate slip I neglected to
add to the directions for the treatment of
tomato disease with the ammoniacal
carbonate of copper in the Florist for
October 30 (page 2S3), that the stock
solution made as there directed should be
diluted with 15 to 20 volumes of water
before using. The intention was to sug-
gest the use of the fungicide as generally
applied, only somewhat weaker, as the
indoor grown plants are more sensitive.
The remedy is the best known.

J. C. Arthur.

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of

1^^^^ I^OIIv

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

REED & KELLER,

Florists' SuDPiies.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.
IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers iu
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATAXOGUE.

©yfiofei)afe MarfeeU.

Cut Flowers.

ST. ijotns. Nov. 4.

Koies, Iloautles 10.00(830.00

short 5 OOa N.OII

Meteors, Kalaerln. , 1.00(^2.1)0

Brides, Maids I.IB® '-'.IKI

Memiets. La Franco l.UO(<?j 2.00

Perles. Wootton Mk* 1.00

Carnations fancy I.OOa J. 00

common 50(yj .76

(Cosmos ISO .25

Valley 4.00

Violets slniile .25

California 40

Chrysanthemums fancy 10.00<S25.00

Ruses, Beauty select

1,00

35,00®60.00

Cincinnati, Nov. 4.

20.00

medium 10,00® 15.0U

short 4.00® 8.00

Brides, Bridesmaids 2 00® 3 00

" Meteors, Morgans 3,00

Kalserln 3 00® 4 00

Perles 2.00® 3 00

Carnations — ?5(* 1 (XI

fancy L50

Valley 4. 00

violets .V)<S 75

Chrysanthemums extra 10.00(815.00

medium 5.00® 8,00

Cattleyas 50.00

i^mllax 12.60® 15.00

Adlantums ' 1,00

Asparaiius 5(1 (lo

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

7722 PINE STREET,
-m^- ST. LOUIS, MO.

I^'A complete line of Wire Uegigng.

MOUND GITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH GO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Soeclal attention Klven to sblpploK orders.

BOUQUET

FRESH PICKED.

Wreathinjof,

Holly Wreaths.

VAUGHAN'S XXX "Get There"

XMAS HOLLY.

WRITE OR TELEGRAPH

14 BARCLAY STREET,
NEWJYORK.

GREEN...

CLOSEST RATES.

Mistletoe,

Immortelles,
Rattan, Etc.

Every case re-inspected by us. "A
case of Holly in front of the store
is worth four in the woods." We
trv to make delivery of GOOD
HOLLY "the rule" not <'lhe
accident".

J. C. VAUGHAN,

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Write for Prices.

-ALSO DEALER IN

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Eto., Eto., Eto.

L. B. BR AGUE,

Hinsdale, Mass.

8@~0ldest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States,
when writing please mention American Florist.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

(Incorporated. Paid up Capital MOOO.OU.I

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

l:^~The dry climate nt Colorado enables our powers

lo KTow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

GEO. A. KUHL,

Wholesale Gut, Flowers,

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

and SMILAX.

GEO. A. KUHL, - - Pekin, III.

Please mention the American Florist
eyery time yon write to an adTcrtiser.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

' of 500 I

Bl..ck l^tler.. 1 1-2 or 'J inc
Scnpl Letlcr,, $4.00

for each sli<

100. $200

everywhere and for aale by all
whole*''' florista and 'supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.

"«»n'>t boston. MASS. MHlwLi'n.
Wben writing mention the Amxrican Florist.

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A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly,
Bouquet Green, and all Florists' Supplies.

({,1 Manufacturers of Wire Work. Write

for quotations.
SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Wben writing mention the American Florist.

A. L. RANDALL,

Wholesale Fiona

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Asent for finest (rradea Waxed and Tlssae Papers

W. E. LYNCH,

ffl?.T"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET^
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHIOA-OO.

©Y/RoPeAafa MarftatA.

Cut Flowers.

medium 8.00®16.(IO

short 4.00® 8.00

BrtdeB, Bridesmaid 2.000 3.00

Meteors, Testout 2.00® 4 00

Kalserln 2.00® 5.00

Oarnot 5.00

NlphetOB, Perle. Gontler 2.00(u. 3.00

Camatlons 50(^ .7.1

fancy l.OOa 1.50

violets 75® 1.25

Valley 4.00® 5 00

.25

Obrysanthemums extra 10.00@25.00

medium 4. 00® 15 00

Adiantum 60® .75

Smllax 10.00®13 00

AsparaRUB 5U. 00

The CHRYSANTHEMUMS which we handle are grown by Specialists
who capture the prizes in their classes at the Flower Shows.

Buyers should appreciate the advantage of purchasing their stocic from
Headquarters, where the finest flowers in the largest variety can be obtained.
Price list mailed on application

We shall meet prices on competition stock.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,
J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr.

51 and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Phone Main 1143.

When wntinji i

American Florist.

To Growers. Dealers and Buyers.

WE ARE NOW READY FOR BUSINESS

at 4 Ordway Place, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Cut Flower Consignments Solicited, and can command the best market.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AMD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CEICAQ-O.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all FlortBta' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Lin«ille.'Mitchell|Co.,:N. C.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

4/ WABASH AVENUE,

.— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTItS.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Horist

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES.
SEEDS,
TOOLS,

# BULBS.

>fFOR THE TRADE ONLY.i«

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

KENNICOTT BROS. GO.

Wliol6sal6 6ui) Flowers

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

WIKK WORK A SPECIAXTY.

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 RandDlpli SI., CHICAGO.

il.^ GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT,

WIRE DESIGNS; A Full Line. Write us for

our Illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American FlorlBt.

Bassett & Washburn,

Succesiort to J. B. DEAMUD & CO.,

^^T CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avanua,

^ cmoA.oo.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadlnR

varieties of Rosea and (^amatlons.

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

83 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to ihipping orderi.

HEADQUARTERS New' YoMi^^'Yr" us.

WM.

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO, N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

WM. C. SMITH.
Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

Conelgnmenta Solicited. Special attention Riven to

HblppluK orders

Long Distance Telephone d0U8 A.

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F. A. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALER IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist,

'*'»t',f"i°"u°'™lr*'' PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, IMaids, Brides, Kaiserins, etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

wtioiesaie Fiorisi

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.
Long Distanc PhoiiH. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when wrltlnR.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^^i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET,

NEW YORK OITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

Mention American Florist.

®yRof«*afa Marft«r*.

Cut Klowcr*

NEW YORK Nov. .1.

Bo«eB. Beauty, extra 20.00(»25.00

medium 5.00@16.(10

Bhort 1,00® 3.00

Bride. Brldeamald. Meteor ."iO® 3.00

In thouaand lots per 1,(100.. 2.50O10.00

CamatlonB asa 1 00

Valley 1.00® 2.00

violets 60® .75

Harrlsll 8.0Oal2.0O

ChryBanthemums 2.00@I2.00

Adlantum 60® .«

Bmllal B.00@10.00

Asparatcns 35 00® 41) OU

Boston Not. 3.

Roses, Beauties B. 00® 25 00

•■ Oontler, Perle 100® 2.0O

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00® 5 00

Carnations 75a l.,*

Valley 2.00® 4.00

ChrysanthemumB 4.00<*1B.OO

Adlantum 1-00

Smilai 10.00®12.00

Asparagus 50.00

PmiiADKLPHIA, Nov. 3.

Koaes, Beauties select 20.00tu 25. (10

medium 12.00®16 00

short 6.00® 8.(10

Brldes.Malda 2.00® 4.00

Meteors, La France 2 00® 4.00

Carnations '5® - 99

Valley 3 00(8 4.00

Chryaantheinums fancy 10.00<§20 (10

ordinary 8.00(S12.50

Violets, double 5U® .75

slnKle California 25® .40

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28tli STREET,
^— NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, INignonette, Orchids

and Vaiiey.
THOS. TTOUPfO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

WH0LE85LE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. '"'''nosToi' mass. '^^^^^^

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

Cou8lEmmeut8 from regular growers assigned separate space in our m»rl<et. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel. 96118th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th Street, UCUI YRRI^
near Bth Ave. Elevated K. K. nCn IU^^|

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Cunsiguments Solioite<l.

JAMES M. KING

is completing additions which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers for New York market please call or write.
49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

Telephone KITS SSth St.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Specia Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 10 to 12 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th SIraat,

Cut Flower Excliange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

Git Flowers 01 GonlsiL

53 WEST 30TH STREET,

MacDONALD & MgIMANUS,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
CUT FLOWERS,

solicit SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION.

50 W. 30th Street, NEW YORK.

Telephone 2778~38t]i Street.
BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED

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The ^eeEi T^^aSE.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; E. B. Clark, 1st Yii
Pres.; S. P. Willabd, Wethersfleld, Conn., Se^
and Treas.

The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.
will supply machines for the execution of
the government order by the Henry Phil-
lips Seed & Implement Co.

Enos S. Harnden, formerly special
agent for the Dept. of Agriculture under
Secretary Morton, is now in the employ
of the Henry Phillips Seed & Implement
Co. Toledo has become quite a Mecca
for wholesale seedsmen and their repre-
sentatives.

Mr. C. p. Braslan suggests regarding
the work of the Seed Trade Association,
that if further gratuitous distribution of
seeds by the Government is to be discon-
tinued, more active effort within the next
thirty days is necessary, otherwise the
Government will again distribute seeds
in the spring of 1899.

Mr. Alfred Sutton, J. P., of the firm
of Sutton & Sons, Reading, England,
who died August 7th last, left a personal
estate of $600,000. John and Herbert
Sutton are executors. Besides a liberal
allowance for his widow, Mrs. Ellen Sut-
ton, his six sons are given approximately
$35,000 each and his three daughters
about $30,000 each.

Crop reports on German grown flower
seeds October 15 indicate that continued
rains through September seriously dam-
aged the aster flowers and plants which
were finally destroyed by frost October
4. This same frost destroyed the plants
of zinnia, marigold and salvia, the crop
of which will be very light. The pansy
crop may be called a moderate one.
Stocks promise a fair yield. The verbena
crop is poor, suffering from drouth early
in the season and from the September
rains.

New York.— The sale of remaining
stock of the McAllister Company took
place on Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning last. The prices realized were
exceptionally high. A great portion of
the goods were bought by the Stump
Walter Co. Mr. J. P. Cleary was the
auctioneer. Mrs. McAllister will continue
the seed business at 59 Cortlandt street.
Bulbous stock is getting very scarce
although on account of warm weather
very little bedding has been done so far.
Reports to the same effect come from
Philadelphia. Some lots of imported
Lillum auratum have arrived in poor
condition.

Catalogues Received.
Phoenix Nursery Co.,Bloomington, 111.,
trees, plants, shrubs, etc.; Schlegel &
Fottler, Boston, Mass., seeds, bulbs,
plants, etc.; J. H. H. Boyd, Cagle, Tenn.,
tree seeds; Mrs. Maud M. Briggs, El
Paso, Tex., cacti; Texas Seed & Floral
Co., Dallas, Tex., plants and bulbs for
winter blooming; Chas. D. Ball, Philadel-
phia, palms and decorative plants; Co-
nard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., bulbs
and plants; Lovett Co., Little Silver, N.
J^, fruits and plants; Walter A. Potter &
Co., Providence, R. I., flowering bulbs
and garden requisites; Glen St. Mary Nur-
series, Glen St. Mary, Fla., nursery stock;
Wm. H. Harrison & Sons, Lebanon
Springs, N. Y., ornamental trees, shrubs
and herbaceous plants; D. S. Grimes &
Son, Denver, Colo., seeds of Rocky Moun- ,

tain conifer and native plants; Peter Hen-
derson & Co., New York, bulbs, plants
and seeds; Thos. Meehan & Sons, Ger-
mantown, Pa., miscellaneous nursery
stock; John A. Clair, Bordentown, N. J.,
nursery stock; F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry-
town, N. Y., bulbs, hardy shrubs, trees,
roses; H. G. Faust & Co., Philadelphia,
bulbs; Simuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa.,
nursery stock; J. M.Gasser, Cleveland, O.,
Facts for Flower Buyers; Clucas & Bod-
dington. New York, bulbs; Dammann &
Co., Naples, Italy, bulbs; V. Lemoine &
Son, Nancy, France, plants, bulbs and
seeds; Sunset Seed & Plant Co., San
Francisco, Cal., seeds, plants, bulbs, nur-
sery stock; T. V. Munson & Son.Denison,
Tex., nursery stock.

Baltimore.

CONTINDODS RAIN INJURES STOCK. — NO
FROST UP TO NOVEMBER 2. — PAPER ON
ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE AT NEXT CLUB
MEETING.

Two weeks of continuous rain and
clouds has not improved the quality of
flowers offered, though, no doubt, dimin-
ishing quantity has kept the bottom
from dropping out of the price list.

A somewhat remarkable thing is that
at this writing, November 2, good dahlias,
from out doors are tolerably plentiful, no
frost having injured the plants yet.

Now that the election is over, it is to
be hoped the politically inclined florists
and potters will turn their attention to
the Gardeners' Club, and abandon the
campaign clubs for awhile. Pres. Pent-
land is going to give us a paper on the
cultivation of Adiantum Farleyense at
the next meeting, and his experience and
success will make it well worth hearing.

Now is a good time to take notes on
the effect of a flower show on local trade.
There are those among us who claim that
a show does no good, and others who
think it rather harmful than otherwise.
As we have had big shows every fall for a
good many years, comparison with a "no
show" season was impossible until this
year. By all means let us take notes,
and make comparisons, and, when we
have our show next year, we will have a
further chance to verify the conclusions
we come to. Mack.

Cincinnati.

The past week has witnessed the worst
gluts of the season, affecting everything
along the line in cut flowers. Prices of
course have taken a great tumble, in fact
there is no price to be quoted that would
hold good for any length of time. The
most popular man of the U. S., President
McKinley, was with us on October 30
and 31, but his presence did not affect the
trade at large.

The Sixth Street Flower Market has
been in a deplorable condition all along
and the market florists are compelled to
take for p'ants what they can get. Prices
have fallen since last year from 25 to
30%; this applies not alone to cut flowers
but to pot plants as well.

Wm. Murphy is on the sick list.

Remember the meeting night November
13, a full attendance is expected.

H. SCHWARZ.

New Bedford, Mass.— Frank BufBnton
has moved into a new and spacious store
at 42 North Main street.

Chester, Pa. — David Wilson formerly
with T. Delahunt, has gone into business
at Fifteenth street and Bdgmont avenue.

Earth \Worms.

How can I get earth worms (such as
used in fishing) out of the soil in pots?
The soil in which my palms are potted
holds many of them. 0.0.

Texas.

Earth worms may be driven out of the
soil by watering the plants occasionally
with clear lime water or weak tobacco
water, and a weak solution of carbonate
of ammonia has also been strongly rec-
ommended for this purpose.

W. H. Taplin.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

Situation wanted— By you-g man, 4 years' ex-
perience, sober, not afraid to work.
ARTrE Flint, 317 Fltzhuiih St.. SaKlnaw. K. S . Mich.

QITOATION WANTEI)-By practical florist, single;

are American Florist.

SITUATION WANTE1)-By younlt man; thoroughly
O uniler:*tanrls the tjrowine of roses and all kinds of
cut tluwurs. F. KrvLEH, US Bowery. New Tork City.

OITUATION WANTE1)-By a good all round man In
O Kreenhouae work; 10 years' experience; slnKle. age
•is. sober and reliable The very best references. Ad-
dress F A I', care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By thorouKhly capable all
round florist and gardener, private or commercial
place: English. 50, single, strictly temperate; Al ref-
erences. Aadress H Y. Box 8;jl, Knoxrllle, Tenn.

SITUATION WANTED - Private or commercial;
O have been running present place as both for last
•years; IIMIO feet of silass, etc. Lite experience. Age

SITUATION WANTBD-By gardener and florist,
German; good rose, cut flower and general green-
house stock-grower with good references; competent
to take charge of a small place. Address

R. Si'UAULS. Hotel 2Dth & Market. St. Louis, Mo.

SITUATION WANTED-At once. Commercial or
private, by German florist, married, no family; 17
years' experience In all branches. First-class designer,
decorator and landscape gardener, wife being up-
to-date In designing could make herself useful In store.
Strictly sober and honest. Gooii references. West
preferred. State wages. MP, care Am. Florist.

W-'

berand thor-
Phobst Bros. FluhalCu.. Kansas City, Mo.

W

ANTEU-Slxplantsmen for palm and fera depart-
ments. Also two packers. State last employer.
Hose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle. N. Y.

TXT A NT EI) -On a commercial place of about 2:').(X)U
TT Bijuare feet of slasa; a Kood all round man who
iBcaputjle of Rrowlng flrst-class cut flowers and plants;
must be a Kood worker, and capable of taSlnn charjie.
Wapes $;i.'),(K) a month with board and room. Good ref-
erences reguired. Christ Hansen. St. Paul. Minn.

FOH SALE— In Warren, R. 1., 5 greenhouses, nice tt-
room cottage, bam, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and

Srapevlnes. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
ot water. Windmill supplies water over the prem-
ises. Can be bought on easy terms. Apply to

O. U. NVE. Warren. K. I.

BOILERS FOR SALE

Two No. 3. Style C, GURNEY HOT WATER
DOUBLE CROWN BOlLERS, complete. In use five
seasons. Were heating :30.0l,U square feet of glass
for palm growing. Oflering for sale because we
ore increasing our capacity. These boilers cost
8450.00 each. We offer for 8200.00 each, f. o. b..
Riverton, N. J.

HENRY A. DREER/^*s?^y;ft',""' Phila., Pa.
FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maicer for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health.

For particulars ELI.IS & FOIiI.WOBTH,
write Milwaukee, 'Wis.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

i8g7.

The American Florist.

317

A White Gloxinia.

A subscriber sends a flower of what
was once a white gloxinia but it looked
when it arrived here more like the little
finger of an old and soiled kid glove. lie
Inquires if they are not a rarity and men-
tions that only one firm of his acquaint-
ance advertises the white variety, Sutton
& Sod, of Reading, England.

The white may not be as common as
the purples and pinks of various shades
but they are by no means very rare and
among a few hundred bulbs which I pur-
chase every spring there is always a few
dozen that will have pure white flowers.
Wm. Scott.

Andover, Mass.— The officers of the
Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Andover
are as follows: J. H. Playdon, president;
J. D. Fairweather, secretary and treas-
urer; Geo. Piddington and Geo. L. Bur-
sley, executive committee.

Toledo, O. — Mrs. E. Suder's establish-
ment was damaged by fire for the third
time on the night of October 29, barn and
shed containing baskets and florists' sup-
plies, adjoining greenhouses being burned.
Of the greenhouse stock that in one palm
house only was injured. These fires are
believed to be the work of incendiaries.

VIOLETS.

Extra large field clumps, full of buds,
perfectly healthy, $4.00 per 100.

GANNASTUSTRIA.

Good, plump eyes, at $3,00 per 100.
Other leading vars. at low rates.

W. W. COLES,

kQkQmO, ind.

August Rblker&Sons

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

For Florists and Horticulturists.

New Fall List mailed free to all applicants In the
trade,

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

Palms, all kinds and sizes Ficus, Arau-
carias. Cyclamen, Primroses and

Azalea Indica in any quantity; prices
very low; quality A No. 1.
Eucharis amazonica, $2.00 per 100.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa.

Mention American FlorlBt.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.oo.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs. Plants, Seeds.
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

FAXON'S '

H*o"t]sl.. PANSIES.

Ttie t>est mixtu

re in cultivation, flowers verv

large, tliick and

•elvetv; of superb colors and

markings. Tlie p

rfection of form and texture.

In Trade P

ackets at $1.00 each.

M.

B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS.

Corrt

spondence eolioited.

We still have a Good BULBS.

Assortment

AZALEAS

FANCY STOCK.

ONLY CHOICEST VARIETIES.

D.I/. 100

1st size, 14 to 16 Inch heads $9.50 $75.00

2nd size, 12 to 14 " 7.75 60.00

3rd size, 10 to 12 " 6.50 50.00

TO CLOSE OUT WE MAKE THE
FOLLOWING LOW OFFERS:

Kll IIUU
ROMAN HYACINTHS,

White, I-' II ctius.

Dark Rosy

LILIUM LONCIFLORUM,

Japan, '''S Inch ;

T-u tncli ;-

« lU Inch 4

DALLAS, l'4tominch U.OO

ii<,toi!tiiDcti i;.ao

;! to'.!Hj Inch '.I.IK)

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA,

$30 t!0
10. OO

Select

I at lUtXI nito.

We also have a moderate stock
of all other FALL BULBS.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^**«^c''H*r;^'i/''"^

BARGAINS IN BULBS

Per 1000

Koman Hyacinths, 11-12 ctm $12.0(1

12-15ctm IT. 60

Single Dutch Bedding Byaclntha, In sept, colors. 20. UO

Forcing " " 23.00

Named " In aorts, 2nd size liO.OO

1st size, W.OO

Tulip Jacht van Delft 4.50

" LaRelne 4 00

" Cardlnafs Uat 4 00

" Duchess de Parma 4.00

Llllum Longltlorum, Japan, (',-8 Inch 18.00

7-Ulnch re.OO

Narcissus Trumpet Von Slon 9 00

Princeps T.OO

Double Von Slon, 2nd size 10.00

Single Tulips, finest mixed 3 60

Double Tulips, finest mixed 4 .50

Al Lily of the Valley, out of cold storage 10.00

CASH WITH OKDER.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

$1.00 COLLECTION. $1.00.

■2 New Velvet Plants, bin seller $ .15

1 Old Man Cactus, from 4-lnch 15

& BetroniaB. newest tiowerlne. 3-lnch 20

}0 Newest Ooleua. named, 2>-i-iiich.,

■-'0 Newest Geranlume, named, 2^i-loch ilO

lOiJ Giant PIowerlPK Pansy Plants .50

$1.00 ALL FOR $1.00- «i^o

^ ALS; t — Per 100 Per 1000

Pansy Plants, seedllogs. strong $ .50 ^iM

transplanted, bushy 75 4.00

Gerailums, named, newest. 2V<-lnch 2 00 15.00

unnamed. " 2!4-lnch 1,25 10.00

Begonias, Flowerine. fine, 3-lDCb 2.00

New Velvet Plant. 3-lnch 50c per doz.

Cut Carnations, all colors 1.00 it. 00

WILL GROW ON ORDERS:
Verbenas, Coleus, Salvias. PetUDlas. at rate of. . - 4 00
Carnation Cuttings new and old varieties. for$5 OU per
1100 up, according to newest varieties.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

Phone .K Morris Bx.-hanKe. MORRIS, ILL.

SPECIALTIES

LN BEST VAKLKTLE8.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILL. N. v.

Fern Pteris Tremula

NOW READY.

In excellent condition, from 2i^-inch pots, 10
to 12 inches high, ready to shift to 4s, 83.50 per
100; S30.00 per 1000.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, 0.

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an atlvertiser.

ALM

&^e^e4^

FRESH

ON HAND

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

I Prices lor select seeds quoted on application.

'404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention American Florist.

BURPEE^S

SEEDS

Philadelphia.

; W. and D's. CELEBRATED "Sure Crop"

" "■'ECIAL quotatio

LARGE buyers.

Liliun
cinths, Narc

prices on appllc

ALL KINDS OF BULBS

Freesias, Ro
issus, etc., et

in Hya- ♦

Special •

Mention American Florls

GLUCAS & BODDINGTON GO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds^ Bulbs#Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

3VE-W YOI«IC CIT'S'.

Send for quotations on all Florists" Bulb Stock.

TRv DREER'S
GflRDtN Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HKNKV A. DREER:
PbUadelphla, Pa.
Mention American Florist.

GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.

The best early pink CHRYSANTHEMUM, color a
beautiful "Uaybreak" pink. The first blooms
cut October 11th brought 82.00 a dozen wholesale
in the Philadelphia market.
Strong plants from bench $1 50 per doz. : $10 per 100.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,
For two weeks only. CERMANTOWN, PA.

318

The American Florist.

Nov, 6.

Worcester, Mass.

TRADE LESS SATISFACTORY.— WARM
WEATHER PROBABLY RESPONSIBLE. — NO
ALARMING SURPLUS YET —CALL FOR
'MCMS NOT SO STRUNG AS HERETOFORE.

The condition of trade is not as satis-
factory as reported last week, whether
the continued warm weather is wholly
responsible for this falling oflf in business is
hard to say, but nothing else is noticeable
to cause a stagnation in trade just at this
time. As yet we have accumulated no
alarming surplus but at the rate stuff is
coming m now it will take but a compar-
atively short time to demoralize the busi-
ness, and make the condition ol things as
alarming as those reported from the
larger trade centers.

Practically speaking there has been no
increase in the quantity of stuff grown in
this vicinity this season, a litde more of
one thing and a little less of some other,
so if the threatened surplus does strike it
cannot be blamed to anything but poor
business conditions, for the quality of
flowers and plants is fully up to former
seasons.

• It is true beyond a doubt, in my mind
that the popularity of the gorgeousQueen
of Autumn is not as strong as it has been
heretofore, though perhaps it may be a
little early to make this certain, yet
everything points that way, notwith-
standing that the earlier varieties sold
well.

Just what to grow for next year is
somewhat of a poser just now, but it is
very certain that there is only a very
limited sale for the $4 to $8 a dozen
blooms in this market. Carnations and
roses are good and of course improving
all the time; violets are a shade better in
quality and are moving as well as any-
thing. Cold weather is what we are
looking forward to, to quicken business
activity. A. H. L.

Cleveland.

Preparations for the chrysanthemum
show are proceeding satisfactorily in
every way. Arrangements that are be-
lieved to be unusually advantageous have
been made for advertising the event
through experts and the work has
already been begun in some of the city
papers. Lithographs have also been dis-
tributed and other matters are moving.

The weather, which has been monoto-
nously warm and fine this fall, has
altered for the worse; we are now in the
middle of the second day of steady drizzle
with no immediate prospect of cessation.
Perhaps it may tend to diminish the sup-
ply of flowers to more easily handled
proportions.

Bowling club held their regular session

Monday night and spent a pleasant

evening. Four new members were added

to the list. The bowling club is all right.

A.

fine plants, from 2i4-inch pots, 2c.
Argentea Guttata, from 2-in. pots, Ic. Rubra,
fine plants from 2;^-iu. pots. -Ic. Pres. Carnot,
H-inch pots, elegant plants for stock, 4c.

PCDAMIIIMV White Swan and Bruant, from

ULrlAniUnlO 2'inch poLs, $1.00 per 100.

ARTILLERY PLANT for Baskets and Vases, 2-inch
pots, 2c.

JASAMINE GRACILLIMUU. from 3>4-inch pots, 2c.
FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO., Beatty, O.

Rooted Cuttings of the

New Geranium Mme. BRUANT

Ready Now.

rlst can be without this variety, betriK certainly the
flneBt p'ant novelty of the year. Order at once and
pet the tirft tJtrown crop, 7» ets. per dozen, by mall;
J3.00 per lOU. by express; $25.00 per 1000.

FRED. SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland. 0.

n

HERB'S PANSIES

ARE THE BEST.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CARNATIONS. |

My e.xperiences with the old and 4
the new will be ready Nov. 15, and ♦

Fine plants, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000. mailed for the asking

I

CARNATIONS

After the early Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many florists plant Carnations. We
have a few thousand plants heeled in in
the cold house suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants, the last of
94,000 set out in the spring.
800 Grace Wilder, 200 Scotts,
2000 Silver Spray, 600 Eriesconrt,
1200 Albertini, 300 Rosalind,

800 Dean Hole, 100 Armazindy,
1500 Portia, 100 Mrs. Carnegie.

S4.00 per 100.

J. L, DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD GROWN PLANTS.

SILVER SPRAY,
PORTIA.

NANCY HANKS.
DELLA FOX.

ROSE QUEEN.
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.
FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

PER 100

$5.00
10.00
12.50

STANDARD VARIETIES,
MRS. C. H. DUHME,
MRS. GEO. M. BRADT,
F. DORNER & SONS CO..

UA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Dentlon Amertoiin Flnrlnt.

H. P. ROSES for forcing.

Clematis, Rhododendrons, Mag-
nolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree
Roses, Etc.
L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

Branch Horticultural Co., BoBkoop, HoUand.

CHINESE PRIMROSES.

Per 100

Strong and well grown. Last call 82 60

PANSY PLANTS $3.50 per 1000; .60

BEGONIAS 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Please mention the American Florist
eTery time you write to an advertiser.

20,000

CARNATIONS

Fine, healthy, bushy,
ti.-I(l-<,'ro\vn."Noflow-
.T^ ..r biKls on them.
WELL GROWN PLANTS CHEAP FOR CASH.

Al;isk:i

\U-

Portia. Eldorado, Tidal Wave,

Meteor. Mrs. Fisher. \Vm., Scott,

T. Cartledee, A. H. Lonsdale, Minnie Cook.
Helen Keller. Puritan. L. L. Lamborn.

l8t alze, cash with order WOO per 100

■ind •■ " " 2 50 per 100

Bella Fox. Rmma Wocher. Yellow Jacket.

l8t Size, cash with order $t;.00periuo

I Bludy to Diease every patron and pack care-
fully In light bnxes. I guarantee entire satisfac-
tion and blK value for the money. We liave three Ex-
press cuinpanieB. Adams, American and United States.

KIND WORD^ NEVER DIE.

GREENSBORO, N C. NOV. 1. '.17.

Mr. Chas. T. Siebert, Dear Sir:— The carnations

you sent me arrived on time. I return thanks for the

extras, also for your promptness In sending the order.

1 am sorry 1 did not order more when I was about It.

Respectfully Jas. Duffy.

MONTGOMERV ClTV. MO.. Oct. 28. ''.17.

Chas. T. Siebert. Dear sir:— The carnations ar-
rived t^day In tine condition. 1 am well pleased with
them. Thanks for extras.

Youre truly, H. SVlLl.l.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

MORELLO

Field-grown, at 51 50 per dozen;
510.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, PaulP.O., Mich.

The Cottage Gardens,

QUEENS. L. I.

SPECIALTIES IN

CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS,
CANNAS, GERANIUMS, DAHLIAS.

CARNATIONS

Free fruiii Disease. Fielti-Krowu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

TTTflT "PTQ '.OOO LADY CAMPBELL.
VAVrJUilXO. field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists,

... RICHMOND, IND...

Down They Go To Close Out.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

Field grown, eiitirel.v free from disease: not verv
large plants, hut in bud and bloom. J-V. SO per KKI;
$30.00 per IIXX)
lfllLAX-2l
$10.00 per 1 .

Cash or good references please. Samples lOe. Write
for special price on large lots.

R. KILBOURN. CLINTON. N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN GARNATIONSi

New and standard vars., 85.00 per KWand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand H^ven. Mich.

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The Am eric ax Florist.

319

=^v ex. POLLWORTn-.

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'^/M

Send for List.

HOLLY AND BOUQUET GREEN

FOR CHRISTMAS.

-Order :iVOW.

LILIUM AURATUM, )
RUBRUM, \\
ALBUM,

CUT FLOWERS

'MUMS.

ROSES,

CARNATIONS.
VIOLETS,

VALLEY.

<S.C.. &.O.

fiive; stock:.

We know how to pack.

-m'-^-W ^T~W ^■~~» ^^^ ) RUBRUM, v Ready Now.

Jr543AvJr55^ \ " album, J

( Romans, Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, etc.

CONSIGNMENTS OF FIRST-GLASS
STOCK WANTED.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE. ::

\ <■ the followiiifj; places for sale— BARGAINS, all of them. Oue place as follows: Amouut, of ground 255 feet
■J^2 feet deep, containing Rose house 100x24 ft.; Carnation honse 82x20 ft.; 'Mum house or show house inspring
^hed and potting room 17x50; all connected. Barn 26x20. Situated within five minutes' walk from Depot and
I. We also have for sale a place of four houses with 3 acres of land within three blocks of street car line, in
I hove we have GriM-nhnuses for sale in one of the best cities in Wisconsin. Write (or particulars if interested.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

ention American Florist.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers. Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental garden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.
Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention Amorlonn FlorlBt.

FaITSIES. now beadt.

the jennings strain. pirst-class

IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

BUFFAMi. N. Y.. June Sth, ISHT.

Mk. K. B. Jennings Dear sir:— The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last AuKust produced the finest lot ot
flowers 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly first
class. Send me one ounce of your l)est mixed as soon
as ready. Bespectlully, WM. SCOTT.

HXl by mall T.tc: 1000 by express *4; 5000 $1S. Seed ol
the above strains II per pkt. ; Jti per 02. ; S3 per ^ oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky, fleld-grown plants,
leadlnu sorts, K.OO per 10(1.

Cash with order. i

Lock Box 254. _ _ .

Grower of the finest Pansles.

PALMS CHEAP

To make room, 1 will sell 1000

Latania Borbonica Palms, ready

for 5 -inch pots, for $10.00 in
100 lots. Less, l5c. each.

The E. HIPPARD GO.

YOUNGSTOWN, O.

i»»^^^i^^^^»^>%^^^^^>

When writing mention the American Florist.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, strong and bushy. t;5 cte. per 100. by mall.

By express $2. 00 per 501.

By express Sl.OO per KWO.

Cash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention Amertoan Florist

PANSIES.

Our own best Seed

GERANIUMS.

strain up to the finest in
color and size. Plants
excellent stocky fieid-
erown. 60,006. Any
ntity, 4Uc per 100 by express, (iOc by mail.
- ■ 1000 for 20c; 1 oz. 84. ."iO.

vars ; 50,000 Cuttings, best
ivbedders. Coleus. Begonias.
Petunias. Salvias and Verbenas are specialties.
DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Always mention the American Flo-
^UST when writing to advertiser*.

Palms

PansiG§ Wonn Raislno.

GOOD PLANTS. 82..50 per 1000, or 81.50 per .500.
LARGE PLANTS, 84.00 per lOOO, or 82.50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
190 Grant Ave., .lEKSKf CITY, N. J.

Mention American FlnrUt.

•^ J" |r "T Y Tor Insurance against

MAIL ^^^Tii^L^""^

JOHN Q. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A.. Saddle River. N. J.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "''%^r^'A'G'o!''''^'-

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Office. 40!) fifth Avenue.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

!and Novelties in Decorative Plants,

Market8,49lh St.. PHILSDELPHIA. PA. ^

HARMONY

is our hobby I Harmony of color,
not of sound. Our sample cards are
practical and will help you to pre-
serve and beautify your home. Send
for them. JOHN LUCAS & CO.,
Philadelphia, New York and Chicago,
Mention tills paper.

320

The American Florist.

Nov. <5.

Northampton, Mass.

VARIETY OF WEATHER —COLLEGE RECEP-
TION INCREASES DEMAND FOR FLOWERS.
-'mums sell well -MEETING OF HORT.
SOCIETY. — LECTURE OF PROF. GANONG.

The past fortnight has given a large
variety of weather, varying from severe
frost to 85° in the shade, compelling the
florist to use ice on one day to keep roses
for even a few hours, and on the next
resorting to firing to keep up a growing
temperature.

Business has continued very good, a
reception at the college causing a big
demand for flowers, and consequently
broad smiles on the faces of the frater-
nity. Chrysanthemums are coming in
quite freely and so far have met with
ready sales at prices varying from $1 to
$3 per dozen.

At the last regular meeting of the Hor-
ticultural Society Prof. Ganong, of Smith
College, gave a very interesting lecture on
the scientific principles underlying garden-
ing operations. The need of protection
from injurious parasites and pests, nutri-
tion, air, drainage, warmth, were each
taken up and explained in a very clear
manner, charts and diagrams being used
to illustrate the speaker's remarks. The
professor spoke of the Improvement of
plants as the most important work of the
gardener, and explained in concise lan-
guage the process of cross fertilization
and grafting. G. W. Thorniley.

St. Joseph, Mo.

A visit to thedifi'erent greenhouse estab-
lishments of this city shows well filled
houses of choice stock. Wm. Krumm &
Son's vegetable department of their range
shows up well. D.M. Reichard is pushing
a fine lot of carnations, and an immense
quantity of self-sown ferns of good sorts
are very handy in his special line of floral
work.

L. J. Stuppy's stock is looking well.
Phillip Heuschell has added two new
houses to his range. J.N. Kidd is cutting
some fine roses and 'mums; Robinson is
the favorite early white. A fine lot of
standard 'mums are the show at his
place, and a neat clean place shows great
credit to his foreman, Mr. E. D. Earls-
worth. All report business considerably
better than last year. A. M.

New Rochelle, N. Y.

H. A. Siebrecht & San are putting in
new water works at their establishment.
They have laid 700 feet of 8-inch pipe and
a new Worthington steam pump with a
capacity of half a million gallons In
twenty-four hours. There is a standpipe
one hundred feet high and a tank hold-
ing 28,000 gallons of water.

Dallas, Texas.— The Texas Seed and
Floral Co. have just completed a newcar-
nation house 20x130, even span, double
continuous ventilators on both sides of
roof and continuous ventilator on side;
roof ot the best clear cypress and double
strength 16x24 glass, posts set 3i/2 feet in
the ground in cement and gravel. They
have also built another violet house
8x130, shed 15x30, and put up another
8 000-gallon tank and a steam pump.
This gives them two tanks, steam pump
and windmill.' Their roses look well; car-
nations not dug yet, and only fair, as
they have had very dry weather. Chry-
santhemums, of which they have about
5,000, are looking fine; they are dwarfer
than usual. There will be a flower show
held here next week during the state
fail and Dallas exposition.

PALMS

FOR EARLY SHIPMENT BEFORE FREEZING WEATHER.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

3-iiich p.its. IS-18 in., two iihuil.s in u pot (.'> Jtj.OO rloz. ; $rj nn p.-r 1(1

H-inch pots, 24 inches hisjh, bushv ciich 76 cts. ; Jiil.flOilo

7-inch pots, 30-36 inches high, bushy each JS. 00; $20.00

COCOS WEDOELIANA, 3-inclU>ots fa$3(X)perrt„

KENTIA BELMOREANA,

KENTIA FORSTERIANA,

PHOENIX CANARIENSIShoJ
LATANIA BORBONICA. ti

MACROZAMIA EIEGANS'.^^-^
FICUS ELASTICA. i;;!^ "U

3>4-in. pots, 12 inches high
4-incli pots, 15 inches high
f)-inch pots, 18 inches high
H-infh jKits, 24 inches high
I'l-iiM'li i>ots, 30 inches high
7-iii.li pots, 36-40 in. high
.=.-iii.li pots, 24 inches high
li-inri, pots, 30 inches high
7-iih-h pots. H-4 IVet high

S-lll.-ll pots, 4-.=. P-et liiull
■ll |iols.,=,-li feet lligll

icli i>ots, 3 feet, busliy pl

(it ^.00 do/..

(IV 6.00 ••

{o 9.00 •'

(m 18.00 ■■

(i» 24.00 •■
fine stufT. (m 4.00eacli.

(ft $1.50 each.

(in 2.00 each.

(ai 3.00 each.

('» 4.00 each.

# 6.00 each.

nts @ $3.00 each.

h pots, 4 feet, busfiy plants fgi 4.00 each.

ll. 2 character leaves @ $3.00 doz.

ll. 3 character leaves (ot 4.00 *'

h. 4 cliaracter leaves ^ 6.00 "

■ll. n character leaves ^ 9.00 '■

■ll. H character leaves («> 15.00 "

<-f leaves, 3 ft. high (leaves somewhat clipped) @ 3.00each.

'ttT leaves, 5 ft. high (leaves somewhat clipped) ® S.OOeach.

I'll pots, 8-10 leaves, 15-18 inches high.

1.00 per dozen

..50.

1 True, large leaf variety; we have 1
a large stock of cool well grown r
\ plants. \

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA,

ii:;li.... " 10.00.

pnts, 1.1-18 inches high, 4 whorls (n'$l .50 each.

ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA PLANTS, in all sizes (s'lOc. per leaf.

GREENHOUSES, \/ Al IA44 A N'Q Q,FFn Q.Tf4RP 84 & 86 Randolph street

WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL VnUUnnilO OLCU OlUlVL, CHICAGO.

Deutzia Gracilis....

STRONG PLANTS $7.00 per 100

H. P. ROSES, 2 YEARS S8. 00 per 100

Auiie <le Diesbach, General .lac(]ueininot, Paul Neyron, Magrna Charta, aii<l others.
COMMERCIAL Address W. S. LITTLE & CO.,

NURSERIES. ROCHESTER, N. Y.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2K-inchpots 40 cts. per doz.; 82. .50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

2 J^- inch pots 40 cts. per doz ; %'l 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3- inch pots 50 cts. per doz. ; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown 84. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88.00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.00 per 100: Portia. Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox. The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ^'cutting'* or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for •'Comments and Facte."

THEO. F. BECKERT. GlenHeld, Pa.

9 miles below Pltteburc, Pa.

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

— ■"<^"" HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE, PA.

NEPHROLEPIS

EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS.

A few thousand stron;; ri'Oted runners
at $2.50 per 100.

win make strong plants soon.

W. J. & M. S. VESEY,

90 Thompson Ave., FOKT WAYNK, IND,

PALMS.

SEND FOR SIZES AND PRICES.

EDWIN LONSDALE.

CHESTNUT HILL. - PHILA , PA.

FERNS.

We make a Specialty of Hinall Ferns
for the Fall trade.
Write for special prices on larg:e quautities.
Order early.

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN. N. Y.

MATitlon Amfttlonn Florlut

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COIUPLETE STOCK IN AIVIERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery, KKAUING, MASS.

Established IS-M.

When wTltlntr mention AmerlcaD Florlat

Per 100

SMI LAX -Strong 1 year »1.50 and t2.50

CLEM ATIS-Leadlng kinds for fall

P>€ONIAS Herbaceous, choice asBt 8.00

NARCISSUS -IH'iible and slnBle Poet* 76

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES land3;ear.

DAISIES Snowtlane and Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES-ln assortment 10.00

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

.-Inch po'ts! 2.25perdoz.; 20.00 per 100

jycash with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box S2, Carlisle, Pa.

1897.

The American Florist.

321

FERNS. MOSS. GflLflX. LEU60TH0E.

ALL HARDY GREENS FOR

—-FLORISTS' USE.^^

We have leased the premises at i8 Chapman Place, formerly occupied by H. E. Hartford, for the
handling and storage of these goods, and will hereafter keep the largest stock in New England.

Holly and Palmettos for the Holidays.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, II S^' lU! Boston, Mass.

L,«n»ti I^i!* tea nest? 'r'tM*.' i >1k >»at? liiyt>.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

2-lnch pou $2.SOperlOU, $20.aiperl(«l(l

PRIMULA, transplanted seedllDgs. from tlatn

$1 .ill per lOll.

FERNS. 3-iiich pots $.5.00 per lOU

CARNATIONS. FieW m-own I-lzzle Mc-
(Ji.wan and Scott. Write fur prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Lmilse. strony Held grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

ro.jted ontiliiMB *2 M per IIKI

.$2.00 piT UK)

SWAINSONA
ABUTILON

Souvenir <le Bonn and Golden Fleece... S3 OO per IIX)

GERANIUMS.

KooteU cuttlnjis $1 .60 perlOO, tl2 00 per WOO

C. L.E.NGENFBL.DER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

Please mention American Florist.

GANNAS

MAIDENS BLUSH,

PHILADELPHIA,

ALSACE,

WATERER.

Fine plants SPIR>EA
LOCAN BERRY TIPS.

OyWrlte for prices.

THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa.

Leading varieties.
Write for prices.

ROSES.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

Fine clumps, Ji.SO per 100.

CHOICE CUT ROSES, »3.oo per too.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO , Dayton, 0.

Hydrangea Pan. Grandiflora

FineHtufall har-ly shrubs. IM- feet up. tine bushy
plants, at.'ic. Llyliier plants, nicely branched, at 'Ac

CLEMATIS VIRGINIANA.

American White, sweet-scented, tine ~ year plants,
at .'>c. PacblnK free.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Mention Am. Kl.irlst when writing

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO. N. J.

._RISTS
ERTILIZE

Made from VlKtil ^ NUiHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess—N'-T Adulterated. Complete Fertlilzer.
Soluble, quick In action. Ttmblnes all the Elements
for Kutrlllun of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.
1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

•^^^^^^^^^^^^^^k^^^^^^^^k^^^^^^^^^^^^^^*

Well Bought is Half Sold.

BOUQUET GREEN.
-^-^HOLLY.

Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, etc.

The riglit kind at tlie ris;ht price, and last, but not least,
at the right time.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.,

186 East Kinzie Street, CHICAGO.

ATTENTION, SECRETARIES!

OF .. ..
CHRYSANTHEMUM
CLUBS AND
EXHIBITIONS.

i The season of Chrysanthemum E-\hibitions beins close at hand, n c

: have, us in seasons past, placed ourselves in position to supply your

I Club with our beautiful CHRYSANTHEMUM LITHOGRAPHS. We have j

I just issued, at a very great e.xpense, two new lithographs (a full sheet :

\ and a halt sheet), which we believe are the handsomest yet offered. They are entirely new j

I in design, and, being highly illuminated are admirably fitted for advertising your coming |

I exhibtion. I

■ We respectfully goUoit your patronage, and will be pleased to send samples and ;
I prices on application SSf ORDERS WILL BE PKOMPTLY FILLED.

THE COURIER LITHOGRAPHING COMPANY, Buffalo, N. Y.

J
A
D
0

FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO GO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. «'^ Fairmount Ave..

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

FOR OUR

SPECIAL FALL NUMBER

To l>e issued in.e:j!£:t -weeli:.

322

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Nov. <5.

Greenhouse Building.

Campello, Mass., Copeland & Cooper,
one carnation house, 22x100; one fern
and palm house, 20x50.

North Adams, Mass. — Adolph Kock,
one commercial house. 14x50.

Dover, Me, — B. T Genthner, one com-
mercial house, 16x30.

Southampton, N. Y. — Wm. F. Hohey,
one commercial hou5e.

Newport, R. T.— J. M. Hodgson, range
of commercial houses.

Ke;ne, N. H — Ellis Bros., one commer-
cial house.

Berlin, Conn. — A. A. Welden, one car-
nation house, 19x200.

Olney,Pa.,J. L. Nicholas, two green-
houses, each 10x80.

Cider Hill, Me.— M. C. Moulton, one
greenhouse.

Ithaca, N. Y.— Eugene Terry, one con-
servatory.

Middlebury, Vt.— Eiward Hunt, one
greenhouse.

Broadalbin, N. Y. — P. Limb, one con-
servatory.

Hudson, N. Y. — C. D. Haines, one con-
servatory.

Brockton, Mass. — H. Blancbard, one
conservatory.

Fonda, N. Y. — Commodore Starin,
range of conservatories.

Chester, Pa.— David Wilson, one com-
mercial house.

Saxonville, Mass. — Asa Dunn, one com-
mercial house.

Rochester, N. Y — N. Gauthitr, one com-
mercial house, 40x75.

Philadelphia, Pa.— North Cedar Hill
Cemetery, one greenhouse.

Blackinton, Mass. — Henry Phelps, one
greenhouse, 20x65.

Spencer, Mass.— J. H. Lefavour. two
vegetable forcing houses, each 35x200.

Middlebury, Vt. — Edward Hunt, one
greenhouse.

Avon, Mass. — Hiram Blanchard, one
greenhouse.

No. Woburn, Mass. — I.Peters, one com-
mercial house.

Kennett Square, Pa. — Robert Bancroft,
range of carnation houses.

Sutton, Mass.— L. C. & F. N. Hoyle,
one greenhouse.

Wilmington, Del.— J. G. Barta, one
greenhouse.

Danielson, Conn., Franklin & Crosby,
one greenhouse 50 feet long.

Moravia, N. Y., Jonathan Donald, one
greenhouse.

West Abington, Mass., Irving Belcher,
one greenhouse.

Edst Xotiingham, Pa., W. A. Walton,
one greenhouse 16x66.

Messrs. Ell wanger & Barry, Rochester,
N. Y., were awarded six valuable medals
for their display of fruit at the Interna-
tional Horticultural Exposition in Ham-
burg.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send for price Hat and samples (which will be sent
free and we know you will give us your order:

Ji 6i SWAHN S SONS, MiuneapolU^'Mlnn.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MAXt'FACTrKEHS OK

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
near WrlKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our nevp price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.
SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

Manufacturers of

FLOWER POTS, BULB PANS, HANGING BASKETS # SAUCERS

^

/*iUR Flower Pots are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good satis-
^-^ faction. We call your attention to our new pots. 6, 7, 8 and 9-iach, called the '"Foro Pot " They
are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily washed
and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember, these Pots are as cheap
as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y.

TH£
-"NEW DEPARTURE,-
'VENDuaTING^PPl-lflNCE."'

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

Mention American FlorlBt.

High Grade Boilers.

STEAM AND HOT WATER

FOR GREENHOUSE WORK.

Writt- fnrriitalii-ur :nid i.ri.-rs,

GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

PURE BONE FLOUR.

I Z Ammonia 4 ..(i per «.en1

I rf Bone PlKBphate .Xi.UU per ceni

) ^ POSITIVELY NO ACID.

4 O Send for samples, price, references.
Z CEO. S. BARTLETT. 13.kV5T \V.i;thSt

CD!

i!

D

Successor to Cincinnati, O. (/)

CINCINNATI DESICCATING CO. '

TRADE DIRECTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer
ence matter in addition to the directory list

I=K,ICE S2.00.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

I'aints, Oils. etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

LAST CALL

FOR ADVS. FOR OUR

Special Fall Number

TO BE ISSUED

Copy must reach us by November 10 to be
in time.

It costs 4 cents for eacb 60O fMt of floor ipao«.

not injure the most

plants. Endortei

Nikoteen

by prommeot eorists. Used for famigation or sprftylnr
Indoors or oat. 200 poandi of tobacco In one pint of
Nikoteen. Sold by leedimen. Circular free. BKAfiCintA
DIP CO. CHICAQO. ^

^Quickly M Does H^ It. ^

FOR SALE BY

Seed Stores.

For Free

Pamphlet,

._ _ write to

jOBACCD/i*<l LonsTiLiK

[spirit ("crkd

Tobacco Co.

Louisville.Ky

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlKht from the manufaclurerH. Before buylnjr poU

writ© to us for Special Prices and Discounts.

Our pots are red In color.

213. 15. 17. 19, 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.
Mention AmerloaD Florlat.

i8g7..

The American Florist,

323

KROESCHELL BROS. GO.

Greenhouse ^Boiler,

29 to 59 2:rie St., CHICAGO.

Bolters made of the beat of ninterlal. sbell, firebox
Bheets and heHdw uf eteel. water space all around
Ifront. sides and back). Write for Information.

CYPIIESS

IS MUCH MpRE DUftMUS THAN PINE

TPRESI
SASH BARS

UK TO %z FBET i"tEK«TH on LOfjI'GER.

iREENHOUSJ

AND 01^tR_SUiLDINfiMAylERIAL.

Son J\foc our IUustr*t«<l Book
"CYPjRESS LUMBERAMcfrsUSES."

Send foT^r SMcint GreenhousXIijcular.

when writing mention American Florist.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

When wrltlnff mention the American Florlef

EVANS* IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for Illuatrated Catalogue.

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS.

HiciimoDd, Indo

"GREENHOUSE PUTTY"

fTKADE MAUK I

To be applied with a bulb. The only putty ma*le to

wurk tills way for greenhouse saeh.

Put up in 20 lb. Cans, at 90 cts.

T. H. NEVIN CO., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Corroilers of strictly I'uie Lead.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. Congre... BOSTON, MASS.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

ST and 59 W. Randolph St., CHICIGO.

GREENHOUSE GLASS *^

SDeciaiiu.

NT.

PURE LINSEED OIL PUTTY, PAINTS, BRUSHES, ETC.

LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENT.

^A^H,ITE E'OK- L.A.TEST miCES.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

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Nov. <5,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates 313

Auen J K :fl5

Ainerlcsn Boiler ro...:i24
American Jadoo Co. ..321

AmllnK B C 314

Bader John 3li

Bailer V A. .. ..320

Barnard W W & Co 321
Bartlett Geo S ... 322
Bassett & Washburn .314
Bayersdorfer H & Co .313

Beckert Theo F ■120

Bobblnk LC 318

Boston Letter Co 313

Brague L B 3JJ

Brown V 3};'

Burpee W Atlee* Co ..M.

CarmodyJ D ..322

Chocolate Cooler Co 313
Clucas & BoddlnKton

Co..
Coles W W.-

Conley John & Son 313

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opportunity to call and extend congratu-
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Oa behalf of the visitors Gov. Ramsdell
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Mrs. Hoitt a handsome chair. The gov-
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Judge Hoilt made an appreciative re-
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irlll be held at

The Best Twenty-five Chiysanthemums.

BY ROBT G. CAREY.

{Read before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia,
Novetitber 2.\

Mr. President and gentlemen: Hav-
ing been requested to name "The twenty-
five best cbrysanthemums, and why they
are the best," I feel certain I could do
much better if you had omitted the little
word "best," but I will name twenty-five
that I think will not all be discarded by
the most critical of our "chrysanthemum"
growers.

Why I think the following twenty-five
varieties are good: I have been discarding
varieties for years. I have about seventy
varieties at present. The ones I name
are all well tested varieties and good
growers. I have avoided as much as
possible all weak necked varieties and
very tall growers. Not being familiar
with the "best" new varieties, I thought
it better to confine myself to the good old
tested ones, such as the following:

Mrs. Jerome Jones. A beautiful broad
petaled, incurved white. Stem and foli-
age extra good. An ideal flower for com-
mercial or exhibition purposes. Height,
31/2 feet.

Maud Dean. An extra large incurved
pink, of great substance. Stem and foli-
age very good. One of the finest for
exhibition. Height, -t feet.

Mayflower. A grand incurved white.
Lower petals reflexed. Habit, stem and
foliage good. A grand bloom for exhibi-
tion. Height, 4 feet.

Major Bonnaffon. A soft, clear, high

VASE OF MRS. JEROME JONES. NINE FEET IN HEIGHT. AT THE BOSTON SHOW.

built incurved yellow. Form, habit,
stem and foliage good. Ideal flower in
every respect. Height, SMt feet.

Viviand-Morel. Extra large reflexed
pink. One of the grandest blooms for
exhibition. Height, 5 feet.

Miss Georgiana Pitcher. Fine incurved
yellow. Stem and foliage very good. A
fine variety for all purposes. Height, 4y2,
feet.

Silver Cloud. A large delicate salmon.
Slightly reflexed. Stem and foliage extra
good. Height, 5 feet.

Wm. H. Lincoln. A grand golden yel-
low, with straight, flat spreading petals.

Habit, stem and foliage extra good. A
grand variety for all purposes. Height,
4 feet.

Autumn Glow. A large, incurved light
bronze. Form like Mrs. Jerome Jones.
Fine stem and foliage. Height, 5 feet.

Mrs. H. Robinson. A large broad pet-
aled incurved white, of great depth.
Foliage good, but I am afraid the flower
is too heavy for the stem. A grand vari-
ety in every other way, height, 4 feet.

The Queen. A grand double white of
great substance. Stem and foliage good.
One of the best for commercial or exhibi-
tion purposes. Height, 6 feet.

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Catherine North. Large incurved
bronze and yellow. Stem and fohage
verr good. Fine for exhibition. Height,
4 feet.

Mutual Friend. Extra large reflexed
pure white. Stem and foliage good.
When well done I consider this hard to
beat for all purposes. Height, 5 feet.

Minerva. A fine incurved golden yel-
low. Stem and foliage very good. One
of the best for all purposes. Height, 4
feet.

W. B. Dinsmore. Large golden yellow
incurved. Stem and foliage good. Fine
for all purposes. Height, 5 feet.

H. W. Rieman. Large exhibition yel-
low. Of high rounded form. Stem and
foliage extra good. An ideal grower.
Height 3ii feet

Miss Agnes L. Dalskov or Pink Ivory.
A sport from Ivory, with foliage and
habit the same, but a beautiful soft pink,
a color good tor all purposes. Height, 3
feet.

Eugene Dailledouze. Color, deep gold.
Of extra size and form. One of the hnest
yellows for exhibition. If this flower had
the habit, stem and foliage of Liberty
then I would say of it "par excellence" in
yellows. Height, 6 to 7 feet.

I would state the heights given are
from present growth. I thought it would
be a guide, when planting for cut bloom.
.\s we often spoil good dwarf varieties
by their being crowded between tall vari-
eties, I think it would be a great help to
us all if all the catalogue firms would
state the height after each variety. I

Notes on Newer 'Mums.

There w^as an unusual number of new
varieties placed upon the market the past
spring both foreign and to the manner
born — altogether too many. In these
brief notes I will simply name some which
are certainly deserving of culture and are
varieties of much promise.

Baroness Adolph de Rothschild is a most
magnificent white, with a highly built
centre and of good contour; habit and
foliage fine.

Mile. Laura Faure promises to be a
most valuable addition to the w-hites on
account of its fine build and exquisite
form. This variety won first in Paris
last year and was justlv praised.

Jubilee is a beautiful clearmauvecolored

JOHN BARR'S GROUP OF SPECIMEN PLANTS AT THE BOSTON SHOW.

Ivory. I think the purest and best
white for all purposes. Height, 3 feet.

Modesto. A grand incurved yellow,
with very high, full centre. Foliage
extra large. One of the best for exhibi-
tion. With me. inclined to be a little
weak necked. Height, 5 feet.

Ruth or Marguerite Graham. A pure
white, incurved. Fine stem and foliage,
while not as large as many of the others,
its general get up and good keeping qual-
ities still make it a favorite. Height, 4
feet.

Chas. Davis. Golden bronze reflex. X
sport from Viviand-Morel. Stem and
foliage good. Height, 4V'2 feet.

Defender. Fine dark crimson. Slightly
reflexed. Stem and foiiage good. Height,
31/2 feet.

Golden Wedding. A rich golden yellow.
Broad long petals and high built centre.
One of the grandest yellows when well
done. Height, 6 feet.

Liberty. Deep golden yellow of beauti-
ful form. At first a reflexed; when fully
developed, a perfect globular incurved.
Habit, stem and foliage good. One of
the best late yellows for commercial pur-
poses. Height, 31 2 feet.

think this would save many a good vari-
ety from being discarded.

I thought it would not be out of order to
give a few hints on the culture for cut
blooms. I would advise a raised table
six inches deep. If it is only a foot from
the ground it will do. This gives a free
circulation of air anderneath, which is a
great advantage when using stimulants,
as you can apply oftenerwith less danger
of souring your soil or giving your plants
cold feet. See that your drainage is per-
fect. I use about five inches of rather
stiff soil with a little bone and cow ma-
nure added, preparedin the fall and turned
two or three times. Plant early in June.
Water sparingly till plants are well estab-
lished. Give plenty of air night and day.
Syringe morning and evening, during Jul}-
and August when weather permits. Stop
the use of stimulants when the flower
buds begin to show color. I use no shad-
ing up till this time but would advise a
slight shading from now, as some of the
blooms are very near the glass. This fall
the shade has been very beneficial.

As I have confined my paper to the
older varieties, I would like some member
of the club to name to us twenty of the
best up to date varieties for all purposes.

pink. A distinct and han soniely formed
flower for which tl ere ■ i considtrable
promise. The three al ove named are

from the French raisti
J. H. Woodford is

promise, broad petal!

curving form. This

requisites of a good e
Evangeline when w

and beautiful white, wlu

i^alvat.
'; ite of much
of grand in-
- has all the
'.. ).i sort.
i:e, is a chaste
• ii^iuld receive

a welcome from the conir.c I ial growers
for it will, undoubtedly, find ■ ready sale
where fine blooms are des

Lawn Tennis will make • lugle

stem variety on account C" : Vir'

habit and fine foliage; color ma , .ik.

Mrs. J. Withers might be term..! •• '-
low Mutual Friend. It has fine foliage, a
stiff stem and is of good color; must be
well grown.

Mrs. J. J. Glessner is of a pleasing shade
of j'ellow; good massive build and in every
way a very desirable variet\-; good for
bench or single stem pot plants.

Dorothy Spaulding will make a fine ex-
hibition sort but must have extra good
care in its growing season; a fine pink of
great depth of bloom.

Duchess of Fife, an English variety, has
considerable Chinese blood in its veins

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VIEW IN THE UPPER HALL AT THE BOSTON SHOW,

and builds upinto a fine, massive incurved
flower, vi'hich makes it a very valuable
varietv for exhibition purposes.

Sundew is chrome yellow in color, with
broad incurving petals. Flower of great
depth, and when the stock gets into good
vigorous health we predict quite a future
for this variety.

Golden Trophy is one of the money-
making commercial varieties; comes
about October 15; color rich golden vel-
low; needs no staking; foliage right up to
the flower.

Geo. S. Kalb is a fine early variety,
color purewhiteand perfects everv flower,
comes in from 10th to 15th of October.
We commend this variety for commercial
purposes.

Mrs. R. D. Douglass was heralded
as a rival to Bonnaffbn which it much
resembles. This variety is well worth
further trial. It is of good color, builds
up well and has good commercial cjuali-
ties.

Other of the new introductions are
quite promising; many are not as yet fin-
ished so it would be out of place to either
judge or pre-judge them. 'The prospect
for new varieties for 1898 is somwhat
uncertain. Few varieties thus far have
run the gauntlet of the committees in the
several cities. This is as it should be,
and no matter the disappointment to the
grower, or raisers of new varieties let us
have closer scrutiny and a less number of
varieties which are new in name onlv.
We think the ^several committees should
be commended for their guarded careful-
ness, and not condemned as some are
inclined to do. E. G. Hill.

Chrysanthemum Notes

Judging by the conversation heard, the
Quaker City committee on awards of
certificates, acting under the ausnices of
the Chrysanthemum Society of America,
had a few pleasant tasks to perform on
Saturday last.

The Pennsylvania, a sport from the
celebrated "Philadelphia," was entered,
and ought to have scored high, as noth-
ing in sight — in the writer's opinion —
equals it in form, whether viewed from
a shipping and selling standpoint, or for
exhibition purposes. The petals or florets,
or floret-petal 5, or petal-florets — which is
correct?— are the very embodiment of grace
and symmetry. Had this flower with its
charming formality, the foliage of a Mrs.
Jerome Jones, which gives it its constitu-
tion, and the petalage of sayMand Dean,
it would live and he grown for its great
beauty for many years to come. Person
ally, i always liked the coloring of the
Philadelphia, it is so distinct, yet quiet.
Others, I know, have found fault with the
older variety on account of its naturally
quiet color. This new comer will satisfy
those who will have none others thaia
decided colors. Pennsylvania is a deli-
cate, yet pronounced shade of yellow, and
certainh' shows up well either as seen
growing or on the exhibition table. Mr.
Hugh Graham is to be congratulated on
his good fortune in securing so valuable
a novelty. Others have had sports trom
the Philadelphia, but it remained for Mr.
Graham to hold on to it until it was
"fixed."

Robert G. Carey had a seedling for ex-

amination, the Alice F. Carey. It is a
reflexed Japanese as to type, and light
pink in color, and the bloom is very full
of its long narrow florets — the scientific
writers call them — and according to Mr.
Carey's account, it is a dwarf sturdy
grower being only SVb feet in height. It
has strong wiry stems and it should
prove to be a good shipper as a cut flower
and a dwarf compact grower as a pot
plant.

The imported Frank Hardy created a
favorable impression. It may be termed
immense in size, and its other good quali-
ties make it one of thes':arsof the season.
It has broad, incurving, creamy white
florets, and it seems as though it would
be great for either exhibition or commer-
cial purposes. It was exhibited by Mr.
A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.

Miss Gladys Vanderbilt was exhibited
by Mr. John N. May, and a beauty it is.
Creamy white in color of the Japanese
type, with narrow petals. It ought to
be good for either cut flower orexhibition
purposes.

Mr. May took a run over to the City
o( Fraternal Affection in the early part of
the week, and gave a glowing account of
of another new importation, Mrs. H.
Weeks. He declares it to be the best vari-
ety in the chrysanthemum line he has
ever seen. He describes it as being a very
much improved Mrs. Alpheus Hardj',
possessing all the good qualities of that,
at one time notable, and with none of its
bad ones. It must be a dandy indeed.

In casual conversation about the name
of Pennsylvania for a chr3'santheraum,
most people's minds, especially those

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more or less sportively inclined, are prone
to imagine a variety half red, the other
half blue which are the colors of the foot-
ball team of the University of Pennsylva-
nia, and which have been carried to vic-
tory so many times in recent years on the
gridiron. Someone suggested the name
of Wm. Penn as being less likly to confuse
people, whereupon Thos. Cartledge de-
clased that he had known a variety by
that name fifty years ago. It was of the
Chin se incurs'ing tj-pe and pink in color.

examined. Mr. Graham, in no unmistak-
able tones, stated that he thought it very
queer that he had received a report from
all the other committees before which
Pennsylvania had been placed for exami-
nation, and yet could not get it from the
Philadelphia committee. Mr. Graham's
manners betokened those of a person who
had granted a great privilege to the com-
mittee in bringing the variety before them
and so he did, but that is not the only
consideration.

ited by John N. May, Sumnit. N. J. Ref.
Jap. Creamy white, scored commercial
scale 92, exhibition scale 89. Pennsylva-
nia,exhibited by Hugh Graham, Philadel-
phia, Pa. Inc. Jap. Yellow, scored com-
mercial scale 91, exhibition scale S9.

Ci.NciNNATi. — No. 57. Exhibited by N.
Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. ]a.p. Straw
yellow, shading to white, scored commer-
cial scale 73. Pennsylvania, exhibited by
Hugh Graham, Philadelphia, Pa. Inc. Jap.
Light yellow. scored commercial scale 87.

SOME BUSH PLANTS AND STANDAEDS AT THE CHICAGO SHOW

one would naturally come to the conclu-
sion that it must have originated even so
long as a half century ago somewhere
within the confines of Pennsylvania.

Phil. A. Delphia.

As to Some of the Duties of the Commit-
tees Acting for ibe Chiysantbemum
Society of America.

At the annual meeting of the Chr3-san-
themum Society of America held at Provi-
dence last August, it was on motion of G.
L. Grant ordered that information con-
cerning awarding of certificates be pub-
lished in the trade papers, only through
the secretary and that the judges be
instructed not to give out the number of
points scored by any variety examined
by them. That seems to be quite plain
and easily understood, and no doubt
some good reasons existed for its intro-
duction and adoption. Mj' impression is
that it passed without dissenting voice or
vote.

To-day, Tuesday, I was called over the
'phone by Mr. Graham to give him the
number of points scored last Saturday by
his Pennsylvania. I could not do so be-
cause I had mailed the results of the
deliberations by the committe direct to
Secretary Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, Mich.,
and had not kept a memorandum of the
points scored of any of the varieties

The resolution as above reported would
seem to preclude any committee from
giving anything more than a general idea
as to how a variety fared at the hands
of the committee, but according to Mr.
Graham, he received detailed reports from
New York, Chicago, and Cincinnati, to
which I think he )nay be entitled because
the more effectively a variety is adver-
tised the more the owner thereof ought
to be able to sell of it. One little matter,
however, that Mr. Graham should bear
in mind is that there may be a possibility
that any and all of the members of the
various committees may on certain occa-
sions put thmselves to some inconveni-
ence to examine novelties for the benefit
of the trade and public at large, and espe-
ially for those possessing meritorious
novelties. Edwi,\ Lonsdale.

Work of the Committees.

At the meeting on Nov, 6 seedlings were
passed upon as follows:

Philadelphia. — Frank Hardy, exhib-
ited by A. Herrington, Madison, N. J.
Inc. Jip. Creamy white, scored commer-
cial scale 89, exhibition scale 88. Alice F.
Carev, exhibited bv Rob't G. Carev,
Chestnut Hill, Pa. Ref Jap. Light pink,
scored commercial scale 78, exhibition
scale 87. Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, exhib-

Chic.\go. — Snow Queen, exhibited bv
Fred Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.
Nevius. White, scored commercial scale

85.

THE EXHIBITIONS.

St. Louis.

The seventh annual crv-santhemum ex-
hibition of the St. Louis Florist Club
opened in the Public School Library
Building at the corner of 9th and Locust
streets. Promptlj' at 7 p. m. Tuesdav,
Nov. 9, the doors were opened to the pub-
lic, the executive committee having com-
pleted their work. A better place could
not have been found in which to hold a
flower show.

The two floors were decorated with
evergreen festooning. The twelve large
columns on each floor were also hand-
somely decorated, and around each col-
umn on the lower floor were placed the
chrysanthemum plants grown to stand-
ard, and the arrangements of the different
classes and varieties was exceedinglv ar-
tistic. For the past week the committee
attended to every detail, and the exhibit
was wonderfullj' well arranged; their as-
sociates have every reason to be proud of
their success. The lower (ground floor)

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M<tvtlo:ir, .

FIRST PRIZE VASE OP 40 WHITE AT CHICAGO.

Other than the above, largest collection
of hardy chrysanthemums, best 6 species
of ever^jreen shrubs for lawns. A full re-
port will appear in the next issue of the
Amkkican Fi.okist, giving all the names
of those who captured the prizes.

J..I. B.

Germantown, Pa.

The annual fruit and flower show of
the Germantown Horticultural Society-
has become a matter of history. Its
record is a good one — a little larger, de-
cidedly better in quality generally speak-
ing and far and away ahead in popular-
ity, of its predecessors. The committee
may, on the whole, feel encouraged at the
result of their efforts,, though there is
great opportunity for future improve-
ment.

The features of the show were the really
magnificent collection of foliage plants.
The cut flowers, especially the roses, were
remarkably good (or the time of year.
The Beauties attracted the most atten-
tion; there were five fine vases, from John
Burton, John Curwen, Jr., Joseph Hea-
cock, MarmadukeTildenand J. W. Young.
The chrysanthemums in pots were disap-
pointing in point of quantity; this has
been more and more noticeable of recent

hall was devoted to plants and the upper
floor was given up to cut blooms of chrys-
anthemums, roses and carnations, also
all single specimen chrysanthemum plants.

The orchestra was staged close to the
staircase, so that the strf.ins of music
cou'd be heard upstairs The orchestra
is under the leadership of Prof. Guido Vo-
gel, leader of the Olympic Theatre orches-
tra.

The display for the first day was 13
sections of cut chrysanthemums, in which
there were 53 entries; 7 sections of cut
roses, 4-0 entries; 5 sections of cut carna-
tions, 15 entries; 2 sections of miscellane-
ous, 6 entries; all chrysanthemum plants
and 21 sections of the Shaw prizes.

There were 73 entries for the Shaw
prizes for thefoUowing plants: Collection
of palms, 25 named begonias, 12 kinds of
named ferns, largest collection of foliage
plants, 25 blooming house plants, 12
named geraniums, 6 draceaenas, 12 bego-
nias, 6 named orchids, 6 bouvardias in
bloom, 6 cyclamens, specimen of Areca
lutescens, specimen Howea Belmoreana,
specimen of Howea Forsteriana, specimen
ot Livistona chinensis, specimen of Pan-
danus utilis, sjjecimen of decorative plant

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years. Are they unsatisfactory to the
private gardeners? Still there were some
good plants, but the strength of the
'mums lay in the vases of cut flowers
which Mr. Cartledge pronounced hard to
beat. The vase attracting the most at-
tention was Hugh Graham's new sport,
a vellow from Philadelphia. "Pennsyl-
vania," it is named, identical with the
older variety excepting the color, which
is a beautiful yellow, an improvement it
is thought.

The class for seedling carnations
brought out a very fine white from John
Burton (Mr. Burton's exhibit was not
for competition), a pretty pink from Jo-
seph Heacock, a deep carmine from Ste-
phen Mortensen, which is a cross between
Meteor and Portia, well worth further
trial, and William Swayne's "Empress,"
which captured the blue ribbon.

The display of crotons and ferns was
excellent, there being four competitors in
each class The music added greatly to
the enjoyment of the visitors. Three
young ladies judged the decorations, vio-
lets and school children's plants. The

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other classes were judged by Theo. Cart-
ledge, Chester Davis and Wm. K. Harris
and it is needless to add that the work
was well done. Special praise isdueWm.
Berger for his tasteful decoration.

In the chrysanthemum plant classes
John F. Sibson, gardener to Thos. Mc- I
Kean. took three first prizes; Matthew j
McCleary, gardener to A. H. Mason, one;
Frank Smith, one; Matthew Bracken,
gardener to H. L. Townsend, one; Henry
Doughertj', gardener to Stephen Green,
one. For the best seedling not yet dis-
seminated first went to Henry Diehl, gar-
dener to Mrs. E. T. Steel.

In chrj'santhemum cut blooms two
firsts went to John Sibson, one to Herbert
Clifl'e, one to Marmaduke Tilden of Madi-
son, N. J., two to Albert Woltemate, one
to John Welsh Young.

In foliage plants John Welsh Young,
Albert Walteraate, John F. Sibson, Ed-
win Lonsdale and Michael Sammon, gar-
dener to Mrs. I. M. Shoemaker, each won
a first. A special went to Robt. Craig
for crotons.

Albert Woltemate won first for display
of orchids and John Welsh Young was
first on displa}- of foliage and flowering
plants arranged for efi'ect.

so many that were single stemmed, the
public taking better to fine bush plants.
Years ago as high as 900 people would
attend these sales but now only about
300 to 400 come in to see the fun.

To sum up in general the past exhibi-
tion, it was first-class in everj- particular,
and was well advertised, the newspapers
giving us their best reporters and good
spaces. The editors were well taken care
of with flowers; the school teachers were
admitted free on the opening night, the
boom of Gen. Harrison's opening speech.
Low railroad fares and all other means
were employed to invite the public. The
weather, by the way, was finer than it
ever has been at any show and still the
attendance was ridiculously small, and
consequently the receipts will not quite
cover expenses and premiums, in spite of
financial aid from the state and many
large special premiums. Are the people
tired of flower shows? Could we get
more people to attend by making the ad-
mission 10 cents or free altogether and
have a general sale? There must be some
means employed to get the public to at-
tend if any more shows are held.

Among the principal exhibits may be
mentioned the new rose Mrs. Robert Gar-

H.W. Rieman's collection: Mrs. H.Rob-
inson, Modesto, Harry Hurrell, Mrs.
Egan, Viviand-Morel, Queen, Lucilla,
Lady Plavfair, Mavflovver.

E. G. Hill & Co.'s collection: Madam
Carnot, Modesto, Mrs. Peabodj-, The
Harrington, Golden Harvest, Gold Stand-
ard, Roger Chezelles, Australien Gold,
La Garonne, H. Weekes, and a fine collec-
tion of pompons.

Bertermann's collection: Major Bon-
naffon. The Queen, Mrs. Perrin, Niveus.

Theo. Bock'scoUection: Modesto, Bon-
nafTon, Mayflower, Evangeline, Mrs. Per-
rin.

Messrs. Vesey's collection: Simpson,
Mrs. Robinson, H. L. Sunderbruch, La
Garonne, The Queen.

Several specim n blooms of Golden
Gate, Mrs. W. C. Egan, Red Warrior,
were also excellent. Of the bush plants
not much can be mentioned; the follow-
ing varieties were noted: Fred Walz, Ma-
rion Henderson, Geo. W. Childs, Jos. H.
White, Minerva, Bonnaffon, Mrs. Perrin,
Ivory, .\mong single stemmed plants
the following were prominent: Garden
Queen, verj' good pink; Mrs. W. S. Har-
mon, The Barrington, Mrs. R. D. Doug-
lass, Golden Wedding, T. B. Morse, H.

SOME OF THE FLOWERS IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AT CHICAGO.

In cut roses Joseph Heacock received
four first, Marmaduke Tilden one, and
Herbert Cliffe one. In carnations C. W.
Ward, Queens, N. Y.,won two firsts, Wm.
Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa., two, Thos.
Meehan & Sons one, Stephen Mortensen
one. In miscellaneous cut flowers John
Welsh Young had one first, John Curwen,
ir.. one and Albert Woltemate one.

The society's certificate of merit was
awarded to Hugh Graham for the new
chrysanthemum, "Pennsylvania;" to
William Berger for large and efTective
display of foliage plants and chrysanthe-
mums; to Herbert Cliffe for mantel deco-
rations; to Matthew Bracken for a stand-
ard chrysanthemum, and to the Andorra
Nu-series for elaborate and exttnsive dis-
play of evergreens on stairway and in
hall of the building, to John Burton for
new wnite carnation. Honorable men-
tion was awarded to Edwin Lonsdale for
a collection of Farleyense ferns; to John
Welsh Young f'or exhibit of Boston ferns,
and to Miss E. R.Johnson for a basket of
KiefTer pears.

Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis show closed with the
usual auction Saturday morning. The
plants did not move as rapidly as in for-
mer years, very likely because there were

rett. exhibited by H Weber & Son, Oak-
land, Md. It is a beautiful hybrid tea,
Testout style, only more full, and seems
desirable. This firm also showed some
of the finest carnations seen here, espe-
cially Triumph.

The only seedling chrysanthemum certi-
ficated was the Pennsylvania, a fine large
pure yellow, same shape as Philadelphia,
shown by H. Graham, Philadelphia.

F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, 0.,
showed seedling carnation Thomas Laird,
a deep pink, very large but somewhat
coarse. Conspicuous among the carna-
tions shown were the following varieties:
Triumph. Hector, Scott, Snow Queen,
Armazindj-, Uncle Sam, Buttercup, Jubi-
lee, Portia, Davbreak, Storm King, Pratt,
Tidal Wave, Flora Hill, Eldorado.

In the rose exhibits following were
shown, very well finished: Beauties, Me-
teors, Brides, Maids, Cusins, Perles, Sun-
sets, Kaiserins, Testouts, La France,
Morgans and Carnots all very fine.

In chrysanthemum cut blooms the fol-
lowing showed to best advantage.

Nathan Smith & Sons' collection: Mrs.
H. Robinson, Charies Davis, Col. W. B.
Smith, Lady Byron, Mrs. Geo. Morgan,
Lady Plavfair, Australian Gold, Mrs. J.
J. Glessner, The Queen, Georgienne Bram-
hall, Harry Hurrell,

W. Longfellow, Duchess of Fife, Mrs. H.
Robinson, G. Pitcher, W.C. Daviess, John
C. Lager, Georgienne Bramhall, W. B.
Dinsmore, Thanksgiving and Domination.

On Thursday the competition in rose
displays was very lively. There were
four entries as follows: Bertermann Floral
Co.. H.W. Rieman, Messrs. Vesey of Fort
Wayne and W. H. Coles, Kokomo; the
two former carried off the honors as the
list called for arrangement and displav'.
Many ferns and other plants, moss, fine
vases and other accessories were used to
make the tables beautiful. Bertermann's
Premium Show Design consisted of two
hearts leaning against one another, rest-
ing on an easel, above them a basket of
Maid roses loosely suspended; it makes a
beautiful wedding or valentine design.

The table decorations were Wiegand's
in yellow chrysanthemums and ribbons;
Bertermann's in red Meteor roses, center
mirror and Farlej^ense ferns, red shaded
candelabra. Following are the balance
of awards:

Twelve best ferns, 1st, Stuart A Ilaugh; 2nd, H.
W. Rieman. Fifteen cyclamens. 1st, Bertermann
Floral Co.; 3nd, John Hartje. Ten Rex befiomas,
1st, Stuart A Haugh; 3nd. Bertermann Floral Co.
Twelve geraniums. 1st, H. W. Rieman; 2nd, Fred
Rieman. Display decorative plants. 1st, Anthony
Wiegand & Son: 2nd. Bertermann Floral Co.

Mantel decorations. 1st, Bertermann Floral Co.;
2nd, A. Wiegand & Son. Center table arrange-

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PART OF THE INDIANAPOLIS SHOW.

nieiit, 1st, BiTt
1st, Anthoiiv \
Co.; 3d, II. W

Ten hirs;.- 1.1.
Bros.; 2nd, Stu

.111^ .-luN ^;mthemums, 1st, Stollery
111, .V ILiuj;h. Twenty-flve blooms
Carnations ctTtiJicatt;, R. Witterstaetter with
Evalina, a beautiful, finely shaped, white,
Kood stem : Stollery Bros., Argyle. Display car-
nations, 1st, H. Weber & Son; 2nd. Bertermann
Floral Co.

W hiti- roses, 1st, Stuart & Haugh; 2nd, W. J. &
M. S. Vesey; 3d, W. W. Coles. Thirty yellow
roses. 1st, Stuart & Haugh; 2nd, M. A. Hunt
Floral Co.; 3d, W. J. & M. S. Vesey. Thirty red
roses, 2nd, W. W. Coles; 3d, M. A. Hunt Co.
Thirty pink roses, 1st, M. A. Hunt Co.; 2nd, W. .1.
&. M. S. Vesey.

Best basket of chrysanthemums, 1st, Fred Rie-
man; second, Henry Rieman. Table center ar-
rangement, 1st, John Hartje; 2nd, Bertermann
Floral Co. Display of roses. 1st, Bertermann
Floral Co.; 2nd, H. W. Rieman. Vase Pres. Car-
not, 1st, Stuart &, Haugh; 2nd, W. W. Coles.

Table decorations, Berterraanns, $25.00; K. Wie-
gand, $25.00. Best show design, 1st, Bertermann
Floral Co.; 2nd, Ed. Schmidt. Best basket of
roses, 1st, H. W. Rieman; 2nd. Bertermann Floral
Co. Fifty Bridesmaid roses, 1st, Mrs. J. Larsen;
2nd, South Park Floral Co. Best 300 violets, 1st,
South Park Floral Co.; 2d, W. W.Coles. Certifi-
cate to H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md., for new
rose Mrs. Robert Garrett.

Among the visitors attending our show and
entertainment were J. C. Vaughan, E. Stollery,
W. Headsworth, Chicago; R. Witterstaetter, E.
G. Gillette, Wm. Murphy, J. Peterson, Ch. Sun-
derbruch, Cincinnati; W. Giesey, Lockland.O. ;
Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O.; Harry Balsley, Detroit,
Mich.; Elmer Smith, Adrian, Mich., besides
many of our well known members of the society
throughout the state.

One of the pleasant incidents during
the week was a gathering Thursday
afternoon around the long table in the
"Walhalla." Theo. Bock, master of cere-
monies and John Evans "the uncontrolla-
ble" made a bet on the bowling contest
which was dulj' and honoarbly settled.

Mrs. Fred. Dorner, Sr., is in the city for
a ten day's stay.

As manj' promment stores had given
liberal premiums, numerous plants and
cut blooms were sent to them, making
many show windows aglow with chrys-
anthemum baskets and designs.

Mr. Fred. W. Ostertag, formerly of St.
Louis, has started in the florists' shop
business in Huder's drug store, comer
Wash, and Penn. streets, the same space
occupied by Bertermann Bros, a few years

^so-
Business is moving along slowly, at

times rather brisk. Roses go slow while
good chrysanthemum blooms sell moder-
ately well at reduced prices.

The Public Market people complain
very much about dullness all through this
fall their sales being very slow. W.B.

Port Chester, N. Y.

On Friday and Saturday, November 5
and 6, a flower show was given here
under the auspices of the Westchester
Gardeners' Society, and it was an exceed-
ingly fine show well arranged, and did
great credit to the managers in every
particular. Many of the chrysanthemum
blooms were quite equal to any that the
writer has ever seen exhibittd.

The most notable features were the
vases of 25 blooms, in which class Golden
Wedding caixied oft the first premium
from seven competitors. Class for 12
blooms in 12 varieties on long steins
brought out as many competitors and the
competition was very close. In the
classes for 6 blooms yellow, 6 white,
6 pink and 6 crimson there was a
good competition and some exceedingly
fine blooms staged. The judges had a
hard matter to decide in the yellows
between Modesto and Golden Wedding,
but finally the latter won on account of
its stem. In whites, Mrs. Robinson was
an easy winner; in pinks Mrs. Perrin and
in crimsons John Shrimpton. For the
best 12 distinct blooms on boards there
were 10 entries and a grand lot of flow-
ers, the winning twelve especially so.

Another very strong feature of this
show was the fine display of hot house
grapes: for the best two bunches black
Gros. Colman carried oft" the first premium
and superb bunches they were with ber-
ries as large as green gage plums. There
were five competitors in the class for two
bunches white; thecompetitions were not
there on one exhibit, but in that tor one
white and one black there were two com-
petitors. Vegetables also found a very
attractive feature, and twofinecollections
of cacti drew many admirers by their odd
and independent appearance which dis-
tinctly indicated "keep vour hands oft', or
you may get into trouble."

The group of ornamental foliage and
flowering plants arranged for effect was
also a very telling feature of the show,
but as is often the ease with such exhibits
they ran to extremes. Two of the groups
while very beautiful were deficient in
flowering plants to make them attractive,
and the other though an extra fine
exhibit, on the whole was overdone with
flowers.

In specimen plants the show was rather
weak, but one plant of Erminilda was
certainly a grand specimen and deserves
special attention. But the gem of the
whole show was in the class for best sin-
gle flower; this was easily won by the
varietj' Mrs. H. Weeks a magnificent
flower of the Mrs. Hardy type with grand
stem and handsome foliage.

In roses and carnations the show was
a little weak, but collectively the whole
show was a grand success and to the fol-
lowing gentlemen and ladies, and their
gardeners, must be given the whole credit
and we trust that another season they
will even excel themselves. The follow-
ing were the principal exhibitors:

James M. Constable, Mamaroneck; T. Osborn
estate. Rye Neck; Hicks Arnold, Port Chester;

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.lames W. Quintard. Port Chester; Wm. H. Par-
sons. Rve; .Mrs. A. A. Anderson, Greenwich; Mrs.
E. (' ii.'.vt. si.,mf..rd; Edward Holbrook. Stam-
ford ' ■! ! rv .James D. Smith. Stamford:

KsiH. M: ' liiirles Mallorv; Port Chester; H.
M. II, ;_:.!, M.iiiaroneck; VVhitelaw Reid. Pur-
cliasi . 1. L. I'iiik, Purchase; Mrs. S:ic-kft, Rv:
Walter W. Law, Scarborough; C- I- 1 i-itnm
Tarrytown; Wm. H. Macy. Harris, ui H i I'lil,,
Port 'Chester; Ales. Mead". Greenwi.li, I'.hiI Kui-
gervine, Port Chester; Siebrecht A Sun, ^l■\^
Eochelle.

Milwaukee

The general appearance ot Lincoln Hall
was pleasing; in some respects the ar
rangement was far better than that made
a year ago. Credit is certainly due Mr.
Klokner for his efforts and accomplish-
ments, and shortcomings as to striking
features or expert production of flowers
and plants that go to interest a large

other. On the floor a mixture of panda-
nus and ferns. The next mantel had
some pandanus and yuccas on the top
growing up from the side; extending
quite high were branches of euonymus
with pink berries, also some white snow
berry branches; growing up these stems
from below were smilax which ran
through the pandanus and asparagus,
light colored, entwining some of the euon-
ymus branches, on the lower shelf the pro-
jecting part was composed of ferns, the
inner part also ferns of very light color
and texture. The general effect was sim-
ple and in harmony. The third mantel
was made of three groups of ferns, palms
and pandanus and two bunches of red
roses. Each one of these three mantels
was distinct, one original.
Of the general display of plants arranged

A GLIMPSE OF THE MILWAUKEE SHOW.

number of the usual patrons of this dis-
play were not due to his management.
A careful examination of all the entries
and decorations shows that no special
preparation has been made by the grow-
ers to produce anything of unusual inter-
est for this show. The flowers and plants
on the whole were of good quality but
were of the standard commercial grade
which are found on the counters of all
first-class florists daily. The cause of
this state of affairs appears to be due
largely to the dissatisfaction catised by
last j'ear's show. A majority of the flo-
rists had determined not to participate
in another show, but owing to Mr.
Klokner's efforts a number changed their
minds and brought the best ot wliat they
had to help out.

In awarding the prizes, the judges'
ideas appeared to be at variance with the
majority of the patrons, in respect to the
arrangements. In judging the plants
and flowers there was left room for criti-
cism. The President Camot rose, al-
though in small numbers, showed off beau-
tifully. The Argyle carnation was about
as large and fine a bloom as has been
shown in this city. Mr. Sylvester's vio-
lets were easily gixen first prize. There
were no table decorations. There were
three mantels, one in particular was
somewhat strange in its construction,
being filled quite heavily with ferns; on
the top shelf were quite a quantity of
Farleyense and a few valley, on the lower
shelf, nestled as an undergrowth in the
shade of the ferns, were American Beauty
roses on one side, with Perle roses on the

for effect, the judges picked out a pyra
mid of palms and a round bed of chrys-
anthemums. The arrangement of bou-
quets and baskets was ordinary. The
attendance has not been encouraging.

The prizes as awarded were as follows:
Chrysanthemums best 15 plants, second,
A. Billings; third, F. Knoor. Best 4
white chrysanthemums. Billings; best -t
yellow, Billings; best 4 pink, Billings;
best four red, Billings. Best specimen
plant, first, Knoor; second. Billings. Best
10 plants single, first, Freytag; second,
Billings. Best standard, first, Frank
Dilger. Best 2yellow, pink and red, first,
Billings; second, Knoor. Best 12 any
kind, 3 flowers to each, first, Fridock.

Best display of plants arranged for
effect, F. Knoor; second, J. Freytag. Best
group ot ferns arranged for efiect. first, J.
J. Volum; second, K. Billings. Best 25
begonias arranged for effiect, first, J.
Knoor; second, Dilger. Best 12 cj'cla-
raens, first, S. Haash. Cut blooms, best
15 named varieties, first, H. Stapps; sec-
ond, A Billings. Best G named varieties,
first, H. Stapps; second, A. Billings. Fif-
teen blooms white, 15 blooms yellow, 15
blooms pink, 15 blooms red, each Billings.

In roses, American Beauties, J. Munel
was first. Pedes, A. Zender; Brides, H.
Stapps; Bridesmaids, H. Munel; Cusin,
A. Zender; Meteors, J. Munel. Best col-
lection of 6 varieties, H. Stapps; best vase
of 25 blooms, J, Munel. In carnations
25 white, first, Longland & Hony; 25
red, A. Zender; 25 pink, Longland & Honv;
Daybreak, H. Stapps. Best violets, first,
O. Sylvester; second, Leoffler Bros.

Mantel decorations, first, A. Klokner.
Basket chrysanthemums, first, J. Freytag;
second, Espenhain &Co. Basket of roses,
first, J. Freytag; second, Espenheim.

C. B. W.

Morristown, N. J.

The second annual chrysanthemum
exhibition of the Morris County Garden-
ers' and Florists' Society which was held
in McAlpin's Hall, Morristown, Novem-
ber 3 and 4, was an unqualified success
both from a horticultural and financial
point ol view. The arrangement was
good; the cut flowers were placed on
longitudinal tables, and the groups of
foliage plants, and foliage plants with
chrysanthemums, (a special feature),
were arranged prettily against the walls
in half circles and stood out boldly
against the while back grounds; in the
dome of the hall the incandescent lights
were covered with pink crepe paper
which shed a soft "dim religious" light
which gave the exhibition a unique
appearance.

The champion prize for twenty four
blooms was secured by M. McNulty, gar-
dener to M. Tilden, the following varie-
ties deserving s-pccial notice — Modesto,
Mayflower, The Queen, Major BonnafTon,
Lady Playfair, Pink Ivory, Good Gra-
cious and Philadelohia; second, George
Bird with some excellent blooms. In the
class for six white, M. Tilden was first
with The Oueen and George Bird 2nd
with Frank" Hardy. Six yellow M. Til-
den 1st, with good blooms of Minerva;
2nd, G E. Kissell, with MaiorBonnatfon.
For any color H. L. Hand took first-with
Ivory and F. Sameson secured 2nd with
Good Gracious.

The rose classes were all well filled and
being, so to speak, right in the heart of
the rose growing district, the blooms
were par excellence. Mr. E. Brant sviept
the first for all varieties including collec-
tions, his Beauties being specially good.
Walter Reed and J. Ryan divided honors
with the seconds.

The groups of chrysanthemums, with
foliage plants arranged on space, not to
exceed 50 square feel, brought out some
excellent competition and were the feat-
ure of the show. F. Keeser, was easily
first with an excellent arrangement; 2nd,
Mrs. A. R. Whitney, (gardener J. Da vies),
3rd, G. Bird. Forgroup of foliage plants
F. Keeser was again successful; 2nd, J.
Elliott. The table decoration of orchids,
arranged with foliage was a very pretty
class. J. Duckham, gardener to D. Willis
James, carried oft' first honors with a
mass of Cattleya labiata, Dendrobium
Phalasnopsis and cypripediums and foliage
interspersed. Lager & Hurrell, showed a
pretty lot of Cattleya labiata and Oncid-
ium varicosum, while the modest presi-
dent of the Society, Arthur Herrington,
exhibited a pretty collection of cypripe-
diums, Cattleya labiata, Odontoglossum
crispum, Oncidium ornithorhy nchum, and
the rare Oncidium incurvum album, taste-
fully arranged, not for competition.

A group worthy of special remark was
that by W. Duckham, in which quality,
variety and tasteful arrangement, all
contributed to a very evenly balanced
display, .\mong the noticeable specimens
were Cocos Binoti, Dracaena Sanderiana,
some new seedling unnamed dracjenas,
Araucaria excelsa glauca, Cocos Weddeli-
ana and some well colored crotons. The
chrysanthemums arranged in the form of
half moons through the groups were of
exceptional quality. J. N. May sent, not
for competition, six vases of chrysanthe-
mums superbly grown, exhibiting the fol-

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A GLIMPSE OF THE SHOW AT MORRISTOWN. N. J.

lowing well known commercial varieties:
Mayflower (undoubtedly one of the best
whites in commerce). Evangeline an
excellent Japanese incurved white, very
deep (lower with standard stem and
foliage, and Major Bonnaflon and Pink
Ivory. W. Duekham had some fine speci-
mens of Mrs Peabod^', Modesto, Phila-
delphia, Mayflower and Major Bounaf-
fon.

Arthur Herrington, had several non-
competitive exhibits of notable excellence.
A group of flowering anthuriums with
their many scarlet flowers, attracted the
attention of all. He also showed Frank
Hardy chrysantherai m a variety "made
in England" that has a future before it
and bound to find commercial favor. It
is an incurved Japanese form something
like Good Gracious, petals somewhat
broader and flowers much deeper. It is a
creamy white with foliage up to the
flower, erect stem, good keeper and fol-
lows right after Mrs. Henry Robinson,
essentially a mid-season variety. Silver
Cloud, a blush white, is a good exhibition
variety.

A vase oi anthurium flowers arranged
with grasses and Symphoricarpus pur-
purea and Callicarpus jiurpurea, withred
berried shrubs exhibited by Mr. Duekham,
was very effective. D. W. Burnett staged
a pretty epergue of violets; he also
secured the honors tor competitive vio-
lets. Mr. Holmes the Morristown florist
secured first for a pretty jardiniere. Wra.
Reed and D. H. Burnett also had some
worthy exhibits.

Kansas City, Mo.

The third annual chrysanthemum show
of the Kansas City Florist Club opened
up at the Home Produce Show Building
Nov. 3 and ran the balance of that week,
opening up Monday again to run all the
present week. Kansas City is a good
show town and its people patronize a
good show to a very liberal extent, .^s
the program was changed every day the

same people came back and will come
again. The attendance has been good in
spite of some bad weather; Friday and
Saturday two floors of the big building
were taxed to their utmost to hold the
crowd. The display of 'mums this year
was immense in both quaniity and qual-
ity. It is doubtful if a better collection
of 'mums has ever been seen together be-
fore, and certainly not in the west.

As usual, Mr. E. T. Heite, father of
chrysanthemum growingin Kansas City,
came to the fiont and in great shape. His
specimen bush plants and single stems
were beyond criticism, as also was his
entry of '97 varieties, which was the spe-
cial feature of the show. All the entries
were good; some showed that they were
a little early to oe at their best, but all in
all were good.

Among the exhibitors E. T. Heite, C. E.
Heite and W.J. Barnes led in chrysanthe-
mums, each one making all the entries on
the list in pot plants and cut flowers, and
W.J. Barnes and the Heite Floral Co. in
design work, some pretty work being
shown; the Heite Floral Co.'s piece repre-
senting Brooklyn bridge, and a basket of
chrysanthemums Ivory in Adiantum Far-
leyense, made up by W.J. Barnes, being
probably the best.

Among the new varieties grown by Mr.
E. T. Heite were Madame Carnot, which
is fine; LeColosse Grenoble, this being the
largest flower in the show (14 inches in
diameter); Pride of Exmouth, Mrs. Geo.
Carpenter and many others of the older
kinds, among which were Wm. Simpson
for pink, Mrs. Henry Robinson and the
Queen for white, G. S. Conover, Golden
Trophy and Yellow Queen for yellow,
with Geo. W. Childs for red. These were
the bestof thecolors.but there were hosts
of each color in almost every tint and
shade.

Cut roses and carnations were not
overlooked and were well represented.
Among the carnations were a bunch of
the new seedling, Argyle, from StoUery

Bros., Chicago, that were the admiration
ot everybody.

The attraction for this week, outside of
the many 'mums that are being brought
in as fast as ready, is the Flower Queen of
the Topeka, Kan. carnival. Miss Edna
Whitney, of Chillicothe, Mo. This young
lady will preside at a booth erected for
her for the purpose of selling cut 'mums,
in which place her beauty and distin-
guished appearance make quite a sensa-
tion. There are quite a number of visiting
florists in town, and all take in the show
as a matter of course. W. J. B.

Worcester, Mass.

By far the best chrysanthemum exhibi-
tion we haveever held is the general opin-
ion of the people who have followed up
the shows, and it is very pleasing that
the few that have « orked hard and over- .
come many obstacles to keep the society
up to holding a fall exhibition to hear
this veidict. The arrangement oi the hall
is very striking and the palms and foliage
plants are used in such a way that in
viewing the whole from the gallery the
picture is toned down to a pleasing har-
mony. Perhaps the greatest improve-
ment noticeable is in the cut blooms;
without a doubt they are the finest ever
shown in this city.

The vases of twenty -five blooms of one
variety were the most striking feature of
the show, and there wasn't a poor vase
among them. In this class Philadelphia,
Mrs. Perrin, Modesto, Niveus and Queen
were all exceptionally well done. The
vases of twelve blooms of one variety
were also a remarkably even lot of good
blooms, and Minerva, Mrs. J. Peabody,
Mrs. Perrin, V. Alovel, Bonnaflon and
Mrs. J. Jones stood out prominently in
this class. In twelve and six distinct
named varieties were some especially well-
done blooms, and there was a greater
showing in this class than ever before. E.
V. R. Thayer, Fred. A. Blake and H. H.

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A. Lange were well represented in this
number.

It is always hard to get people with
limited space to grow plants for this ex-
hibition, as it takes such a lot of room to
do it in; but this time we had all wecould
accommodate in our spacious hall, and
the quality of the plants was much im-
pro Ycd .

We had a splendid showing of carna-
tions; fine displays were made by F. A.
Blake, H. F. A. Lange, C. W. Ward (Cot-
tage Gardens) and A. Ropert,Tewksbury,
Mass., showed his two seedlings, Mayor
Ouincj' and E. Sheppard. The display of
roses and violets was also very fine, and
alwavs very popular with the public. H.
F. A.'Lange, C. D. Thayer, F. B. Madaus
and Mrs. Thos. Ward showed large col
lections of decorative plants arranged on
the stage and in pyramidal groups on the
floor of the hall. The weather, as usual,
was dead against us; it rained steadily
all day Tuesday; and this fact, and a
large concert given by a local militia
company, made the attendance for the
opening day very light. Mr. George Mc-
Williams, of Whitinsville, was judge of
plants and flowers. Continued in our
next. A. H L.

Chicago.

The opening of the annual chrysanthe-
mum show was preceded by a drizzling
rain that boded ill but fortunately the
skies cleared by noon and the first day's
paid admissions were double those of the
first day last year. The display is an
advance on that of any previous show in
both quantity and quality, and particu-
larly in quality. On entering the hall the
first thing to catch the eye is the magnifi-
cent lot of geraniums exhibited by W. N.
Rudd. They are wonderful examples of
cultural skill, and Mr. C.W.Johnson, the
grower, is entitled to the highest praise.
None of the visiting florists had ever seen
such geraniums before. They were in
10-inch pots, three to four feet high, sym-
metrical in form with perfect foliage
down to the pot and covered with splen-
did trusses of bloom. They were a revela-
tion to the professionals and the general
public found it difficult to believe that
they were the common geranium simply
grown to perfection. Back of these in the
center of the hall is the superb group of
decorative plants shown by John Algols,
including a Kentia Forsteriana about
twenty feet tall and perfect in everj'
respect. Around the hall are grouped the
various display's of chrysantliemum
plants, standard and bush, and other
blooming and foliage plants m profusion.
In the center of the stage is a bunch of
dried Eulalia Japonica plumes with
stems eight or nine feet tall, displayed by
Secretary W. C. Egan. and to one side of
the stage is the superb display of chrys-
anthemum blooms backed by palms from
E. Wienhoeber, which is not for competi-
tion.

The competing cutjblooms are all in the
adjoining armory. The vases (or rather
jars or tubs) of 40 blooms are truly
remarkable. W. N. Rudd's vase of May-
flower are undoubtedly the largest 40
blooms ever shown in this city, and his
40 Bonnaffons were also superb. He led
in nearly all t,he vases of 40 blooms and
they were a magnificent collection. In
the armory are also many more chrysan-
themum plants, groups of palms, etc ,
while in one corner is the art exhibit
which experts say is excellent. "Flowers,
Art, Music" was the line used by the
press committee in all the advertise-
ments and the combination seems to
appeal strongly to the people. Following

is list of awards for first day with notes
on the winning collections.

CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT BLOOMS.

For 40 blooms, one variety, white, 1st,
W.N. Rudd, Mt. Greenwood, 111., with
vase of most magnificent blooms of Mav-
flower; 2nd, E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond,
Ind., with a vase of very good blooms of
Mrs. C. H. Weeks; Nathan Smith & Son,
.\drian, Mich., staged a vase of Mutual
Friend. For 40 blooms, one variety, yel-
low, 1st, W. N. Rudd, with a particularly
fine lot of Major Bonnaffon; 2nd, E. G.
Hill & Co., with Modesto; Fred. Dorner
& Son, Lafayette, Ind., entered a vase of
Bonnafl!bn. For 40 blooms, one variety,
pink, 1st, W. N. Rudd with Mrs. S. T.
Murdock; 2nd, Dorner & Sons with same
variety. For 40 blooms, anv other color,
1st, W. N. Rudd with Rmaldo; 2nd,
Nathan Smith & Son with same variety.

For best 20 varieties, one bloom each,
1st, W. N. Rudd. Among the varieties
staged in his exhibit were Mutual Friend,
Evangeline, Modesto, Maud Dean, West-
ern King, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Philadel-
phia, ViviandMorel, Mrs. S.T. Murdock,
Clara Goodman, Golden Wedding; 2nd,
Nathan Smith & Son with a beautiful
collection; 3rd, Crabb & Hunter, Grand
Rapids, Mich.; among other exhibitors
were E. G. Hill & Co., J. C. Vaughan and
Henry Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich. For
best 12 varieties, onebloom each, 1st, W.
N. Rudd. This collection included blooms
of Modesto, Mutual Friend, Mrs. J. J.
Glessner, Philadelphia, Mrs. M. A. Ryer-
son, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin; 2nd,
Jas. Hartshorne, gardener to H.N. Higin-
botham, with Mayflower, Viviand-Morel,
Reine D'Angleterre, Mrs. Henry Robm-
son, Mrs. A. J. Drexel, Modesto and
others; 3rd, Nathan Smith & Son; other
exhibitors were Crabb & Hunter, Henry
Smith, both of Grand Rapids, Mich.;
Stollery Bros., Argyle Park, 111 , Fred.
Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., and
H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. For
best 6 blooms, one variety, white, 1st,
Hills & Jakobsen, Maj'wood, III., with
Mayflower; 2nd, W. N. Rudd with same
variety. For best 6 blooms, one variety,
yellow, Ist, W. N. Rudd with vase of
Modesto; 2nd, E. G. Hill & Co. with
Major Bonnaffon. For best 6 blooms,
one variety, pink, 1st, F. Bahr, High-
land Park, 111., with vase of Viviand-
Morel, which were of exceptionally good
color; 2nd, W. N. Rudd with Maud Dean.
For best 6 blooms, one variety, red, 1st,
Nathan Smith & Son, with Geo. W.
Cl.ilds; 2nd, Crabb & Hunter, Grand
Rapids, Mich., with Oakland. For best
G blooms, one variety, bronze, 1st, Henry
Smith, Grand Rapids, Mich., with Mr.
Hicks Arnold; 2nd, W. N. Rudd with
Harry May. For best (5 blooms, any
other color, 1st, Nathan Smith & Son,
with Silver Cloud; 2nd, Crabb & Hunter
with Chas. Davis. For best 12 blooms
Mrs. J J. Glessner, 1st. Nathan Smith &
Son.

For best collection, named varieties,
one bloom each, not less than 40 varie-
ties, 1st, E. G. Hill & Co. Among the
varieties staged were Miss Georgiana
Pitcher, Autumn Glory, Mrs. S. R. Wilks,
Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. C."H. Weeks. Mrs. C.
Kingston, Major Bonnaifon, Corsair, Le
Colosse Grenoble, Modesto, Bessie HoUis;
2nd, Nathan Smith & Son. P^or best col-
lection anemone varieties, one bloom
each, not less than 15 varieties, 2nd,
Nathan Smith & Son. In this collection
were included Mrs. F. Gordon Dexter,
Enterprise, W. W. Astor, Mrs. Hugh
Gardner, Grace Darling, Surprise, Delica-
tum.

In the international competition, in

Michigan, 1st, Nathan Smith & Son with
Western King, Mutual Friend, Mrs. J. J.
Glessner, Nianza, Philadelphia, Golden
Gate, Sunstone, Minnie Wanamaker,
lora; in Illinois, 1st, W. N. Rudd with
blooms including the following varieties:
Modesto, Mutual Friend, Mrs. M. A.
Ryerson, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Maud Dean,
Golden Wedding, -Viviand-Morel, Mrs.
Perrin, Western King, Modesto; in Minne-
sota, 1st, .\ug. Swanson, St. Paul; in
Colorado, 1st, Mrs. R. Mauif, Denver; in
Wisconsin, 1st, Otto Speidel, gardener to
P. D. .\rmour, Oconomowoc; in Ken-
tucky, 1st, Nanz & Neuner, Louisville; in
Massachusetts, 1st, Elijah A. Wood,
West Newton; in Indiana, 1st. E. G. Hill
& Co., Richmond; in Maryland, 1st, H.
Weber & Sons, Oakland, with extra good
flowers of Modesto and Mrs. Peabody
(white). A prize of $50 for the best dozen
blooms, among the winning state entries,
went to Nathan Smith & Son for their
dozen blooms, and they were well worthy
of the honor. For best collection of orchid
blooms, Mr. E. G. Uihiein took first prize
with a pretty table of flowers.

CHRVS.\NTHEMUM PLANTS.

For best specimen plant, white, 1st, W.
N. Rudd with Mutual Friend, (very formal
in shape but beautifully bloomed); 2nd,
John Reardon. gardener to Martin A.
Ryerson, also with Mutual Friend. For
best specimen plant, yellow, 1st, John
Reardon with Miss Georgiana Pitcher;
2nd, W. N. Rudd with Lincoln. For best
specimen plant, pink, 1st. John Reardon
with Louis Boehmer; 2nd, W. N. Rudd
with Chebeaque. For best specimen
plant, any other color, 1st, John Rear-
don; 2nd,' W. N. Rudd with E. M. Bige-
low. For best 1 standard, not less than
30 inch stem, white, 1st, John Reardon
with Dean Hole; 2nd, Crabb & Hunter.
For best 1 standard, not less than
30-inch stem, yellow, 1st, Crabb & Hun-
ter; 2nd, J. C. Vaughan. For best 1
standard, not less than 30-inch stem,
pink, 1st, Crabb & Hunter; 2ud, J. C,
Vaughan. F'or best 5 standards, notless
than 12 inch stems,normore than 24 inch
stems, 5 varieties, 1st, John Reardon. (In
this exhibit was included a most magnifi-
cent half standard, variety Miss Georgi-
ana Pitcher.); 2nd, J. C. Vaughan with a
very excellent collection.

For best 5 specimen plants, 5 varieties,
not over 10-inch pots, 1st, John Reardon
with Dean Hole, Mrs. M. A. Ryerson, The
Bard, Golden Gate, Major Bonnaffon; 2nd,
W. N. Rudd with W. H. Lincoln, Mrs. Per-
rin, Modesto, Dean Hole, Mutual Friend.
For best 10 specimen plants, not less than

5 varieties, not over S-inch pots, 1st, John
Reardon; 2nd, W. N. Rudd. For best 25
plants, grown to single stem, white, 1st,
Crabb & Hunter with Mrs. H. Robinson;
2nd, J. C. Vaughan with an excellent col-
lection of white varieties. For best 25
plants, grown to single stem, yellow. 1st,
Crabb & Hunter with majority of plants
Major Bonnaffon; 2nd, J. C. Vaughan
with mixed varieties. For best 25 plants,
grown to single stem, pink, 1st, J. C.
Vaughan with mixed sorts; 2nd, Crabb

6 Hunter with Jayne and Mrs. Perrin.
For best plant not disbudded, not tied
and with no artificial support, 1st, no
award; 2nd, Crabb & Hunter. For best
one plant, grown to single stem and
bloom, 1st, Henry Smith, Grand Rapids,
Mich., with Major Bonnaffon; 2nd, Crabb
& Hunter with Mutual Friend.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Most interesting grafted specimen plant
of any kind, 1st, R. Mueller, gardener to
A S. Trude; 2nd, J. C. Vaughan. Best 10
geraniums, not over 10-inch pots, white,
1st, W. N. Rudd with the most magnifi-

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cent lot ever seen in Chicago. Best 10
geraniums, not over 10-inch pots, pink,
1st, W N, Kudd (these were also magni-
ficent flowers); 2iid,J.C, Yaughan. Best
10 geraniums, not over 10-inch pots, red,
1st, W. N, Rudd, (equal to his others);
2nd, J. C. Yaughan. Best 10 begonias,
not less than 5 varieties, not over lO-inch
pots, 1st, H. Smith, Grand Rapids; 2nd,
J. Algots. Best 10 cyclamens, 1st,
Kalous Bros.; 2nd, Fred Bahr, Highland
Park, 111.

Best collection cypripediums, in bloom,
1st, H. Skjoldager, gardener to E. G.
Uihlein. Best collection oF ferns, 1st, Geo.
Wittbold; 2nd, J. Algots. Best 10 foliage
plants, 6 varieties, not over 6-inch pots,
1st, E G. Uihlein. Best one palm, 1st, J.
Algots; (This was a most remarkable
specimen of Kentia Belmoreana over S
feet high; a superb plant.); 2nd, J. C.
Yaughan. Best one araucaria, 1st, John
Reardon; 2nd, Art Floral Co. Best
decorative plant, other than preceding,
1st, J. Algots; 2nd, H. F. Halle. Best one
fern, 1st, J, .Vlgots with a beautiful speci-
men of Blechnum Braziliensis. Best one
climbing foliage plant, 1st, J. Algots with
a handsome specimen of Cissus discolor;
2nd, Art Floral Co.

Best display of stove, decorative and
greenhouse plants arranged for effect.

open to all,lst, J. Algots, (This collection
included a most remarkable specimen of
Kentia Forsteriana about 20 feet tall
with about a 12 foot spread and with
every leaf perfect; 2nd, Geo. Wittbold.
This collection was also a very excellent
one. Best display of stove, decorative
and greenhouse plants, arranged for
effect, open to commercial florists only,
1st, H. F. Halle; 2nd, Geo. Wittbold.
Both of these exhibits included excellent
collections of commercial decorative
plants. Best 2 hanging baskets or pots,
1st, J. Algots with handsome baskets of
Panicum variegatum,

ROSES.

The rose competition on Wednesday
brought out a beautiful display of fine
blooms. A leading feature was the grand
collection shown by Bassett& Washburn,
not for competition. This included an
immense jar of magnificent American
Beauties, every one a specimen. The col-
lection included all the forcing varieties,
and there was also a vase of early Lilium
Harrisii.

In competing classes Wietor Bros, were
first on 25 Beauties and Reinberg Bros,
took first on 6 blooms of same. In the
vases of 40 blooms each Reinberg Bros,
were first on Kaiserin, Testout, Bride,
Bridesmaid, and Perle des Jardins.

Wietor Bros, were first on Meteor, and
Hills & Jakobsen won first honors on
Mrs. I'icrpont Morgan. For 25 any other
variety Reinberg Bros, were first with a
vase of I'rcs. Carnot.

In the classes for a dozen blooms of
each Reinberg Bros, were first on
Kaiserin and Testout; Wietor Bros, on
Meteor and Perle des Jardins; Hills &
Jakobsen on Mrs. Pierpont -Morgan. For
best dozen any other variety Reinberg
Bros, were first with Pres. Carnot.

The silver cup for a dozen blooms of
best variety never before exhibited in this
country was won by II. Weber & Son,
Oakland, Md., with Mrs. Robert Ciarrett,
the fine pink rose that originated with
Mr. John Cook, of Baltimore.

NF.W CUKVSANTHE.MU.MS.

A cercificite of merit was awarded to
A. Herrington, Madison, N. J., for the
grand new white variety Frank Hard3-.
The blooms arrived in fine condition and
attracted much attention. Special men-
tion was given W. N. Rudd for his yellow
sport from Mayflower. It is identical
with the parent variety except in color.

TABLE DECORATIONS.

There were seven entries in the class for
table decorations. These must be main-
tained through the remaining three days
of the show, which amounts practically
to a new competition each day, and the
one having the highest average of points
during the four days wins first prize. The
decorations for Wednesday, the first day,
are described in the order in which they
stood in the estimation of the judges.

W. I. Smyth, a round table with large
cut glass trumpet vase ol American
Beauty roses in center and favors of val-
ley and violets tied with narrow purple
ribbon.

Art Floral Co., center piece a very
slender trumpet vase of Bridesmaid roses,
with a low mound of Bridesmaids in
Farleyense fern at the base. Favors of
the same rose.

P. J. Hauswirth, center piece a low cut
glass dish of cattleyas and oncidiums in
Asparagus Sprengerii, placed on a round
mirror. Favors of orchids and aspara-
gus, placed around the edge of the mirror.
This was certainly the most novel
arrangement and it was very graceful
and effective.

John Algots, a low center piece of short
stemmed American Beauties in Adiantum
cuneatum. Around it were four small
trumpet vases of the same rose and
adiantum. Favors, Beauties and Meteors.

Samuel Muir, center piece a small round
dish of hly of the valley interspersed with
Adiantum Farleyense. Favors of violets
and valley,

O. J. Friedman, a heart shaped table
with center cut out. In the cenver was
placed a vase of Mayflower chrysanthe-
mums so that the blooms extended by a
short distance above the table, while the
inner edge of the heart was trimmed with
Adiantum Farleyense.

Klunder Floral Co., center piece a bowl
of Testout roses and at each end a small
liowl of valley. Favors Testouts and
viilley.

THURSDAY.

In the dinner table arrangements for
Thursday the board of lady judges was
unable to distinguish between the tables
ot John Algots and the Art Floral Co.
which were tiedforfirst place. Theformer
consisted of a centerpiece of Cypripedium
insigne very gracefully arranged in Adian-
tum cuneatum, with favors of the same
cypripedium — three flowers for the ladies
and one for the gentlemen. The Art
Floral Co. had a cut glass trumpet vase

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of Majflowerchrysanthemums resting ou
a mirror around the edge of which were
placed spraj's of asparagus and Pteris
argj'rjea.

Second place was awarded to Mr W.
J. Smyth. This arrangement consisted of
a low centerpiece of Cattleya Triana^
inserted in Adiantum cunealum with
Adiantum Farleyenseat thebase. Around
the centerpiece were six small glass vases
containing two cattleyas and one fern
frond each; favors of lily of the valley.

Mr. P. J. Hauswirth was third with a
mound of cattleyas in Adiantum Farley
ense and sprays of valley intermingled.
Favors for ladies were of cypripediums
and oncidiums with Asparagus Sprengerii
for foliage, and for the gentlemen lily of
the valley.

The Muir table, which was fourth on
the list, consisted of a low cut glass
trumpet vase of Viviand Mortl chrysan-
themums resting upon a small square
mirror, around which were garnishments
of Asparagus pluraostis intermingled with
Adiantum cuneatum and Farleyense and
a few Morel chrysanthmums. Favors of
lily of the valley and Farleyense for the
ladies and carnations for the gentlemen.

Fifth on the list was that of Mr. O.J.
Friedman, a heart shaped table, the same
as the day before, in the center a vase of
American Beauty roses, the taller ones
rising about a foot above the level of the
table, with garnishments of Adiantum
Farleyense along the inner edge of the
heart; no favors".

The Klunder Floral Co. arranged a
long t£jble with centerpiece of Kaiserin
and Testotit roses with long sprays of
Kaiserins extending in each direction
nearly the length of the table. Favors of
same roses and lily of the valley.

CARNATIO.NS.

On Thursday the judges found a bril-
liant array of carnations in the vases that
covered the long tables in the Armory,
and their work progressed .'lowly owing
to the unusually fine varieties on which
they had to pass. The awards were as
follows:

Best 50 blooms, white, Annie Lonsdale,
1st, Reinberg Bros. Best 50 blooms Liz-
zie McGowan, 1st. W.N.Rudd; 2nd, Wie-
tor Bros. Best 50 blooms Alaska, 1st,
Wietor Bros.; 2nd, H. Weber & Son.
Best 50 blooms any other white, 1st.
Reinberg Bros, with Harrison's White;
2nd, H. Weber & Son. Best 50 blooms
red, Portia, 1st, H. Weber & Son. Be>t
50 blooms Jubilee, 1st, H. N. Higinboth
am (J. Hartshorne, gardener); 2nd, W. N.
Rudd. Best 50 blooms anv other red, l-it,
H. Web.-r & Son with Hector. Best 50
blooms pink. Tidal Wave, 1st, Henry
Mundt; 2nd, J. Hartshorne. Be^t 50
blooms William Scott, 1st. J. C. Ure; 2nd,
H. Weber & Son. Best 50 blooms Day-
break, 1st, Henry Mundt; 2nd. J C. Vxft.
Best 50 blooms Mme Diaz Albertini, 1st,
J. C. lire. Best 50 blooms Triumph, 1st,
H. Weber & Son; 2nd, Wietor Bros. Best
50 blooms Rose Oueen, 1st, J. C. Ure.
Best 50 blooms anv other pink, lighter in
color than William' Scott, 1st, W.N. Rudd
with Mrs McBirnej'; 2nd, Reinberg Bros,
with Kohinoor. Best 50 blooms, striped
variety, Armazindj', 1st, H. N. Higin-
botham; 2nd,' Wietor Bros. Best 50
blooms, any other striped except the j'el-
low ground, 1st, F. Domer & Sons Co.
with Mrs Geo. M. Bradt; 2nd, Reinberg
Bros, with Nancy Hanks. Be.^t 50 blooms,
yellow, 1st, W.N. Rudd with Mayor Pin-
gree; 2nd, Reinberg Bros

Best 25 blooms, white, introduction of
1897, 1st, W. N. Rudd with Flora Hill;
2nd, F. Dorner & Sons Co. Best 25

blooms, pink, introduction of 1S97, light-
er in color than William Scott, 1st, H.
Weber & Son with Mrs McBirney; 2nd,
W. N. Rudd. Best 25 blooms, pink, in-
troduction of 1897, not lighter in color
than William Scott, 1st. F. Dorner &
Sons Co. with Mrs. C.H. Duhme. Best
25 blooms, red, introduction of 1897, 1st,
Reinberg Bros, with Morello. Best 25
blooms, any other color, introduction of
1897, 1st," W. N. Rudd with Marie
Louise; 2nd, F. Dorner & Sons Co with
same variety.

MISCELL.\NEOUS.

In violets, best 100 double, 1st, 0. Syl-
vester; 2nd, Loeflier Bros. The judges
made honorable mention for the merito-
rious display of decorative plants for the
following entries: Board of Lincoln Park
Commissioners, J. C. Ure, J. C. Vaughan,
Art Floral Co., Andrew McAdams and S.
Muir; also for meritorious display of
plants and cut flowers to Mr H Schiller.
The silver gilt fruit dish for the most
meritorious display of plants and cut
flowers in the show was awarded to E.
Wienhoeber.

Philadelphia.

The chrysanthemum exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Hort. Society opened under
most favorable conditions last Tuesday
evening. Rain had fallen a good part of
the day but the night was beautiful and
clear, and the cool bracing air kept pedes
trians moving along at a lively gait. The
attendance for the first night was not,
however, cjuite up to expectations, but it
is hoped that later on the good record of
last season will be excelled.

Taking the show as a whole it is much
better than last year's, the character
seems to be changing somewhat there be-
ing a more varied range of exhibits and
particularly fine collections of ornamental
foliage plants and palms. The H. .A.
Dreer Co's display was a grand one and
did more to make the exhibition a success
than that of an\' otherfirm. Their entries
not for competition were to be seen at
every turn and attracted much attention.
Charles Fox, Jr. a new exhibitor, had
some fine large palms in conspicuous
places. His arecas were particularly
choice some of them standing twelve to
fifteen feet in height, these added greatly
to the general decorativeeffcctof the hall.
The groups of palms arranged by Messrs.
John Westcott. Albert Wolteroaite for
competition, and those of C has. Fox and
J. Kilt & Son of house plants from their
general stock filled up the sides niceh'and
made a good background and contrast
for the chrysanthemum plants in flower
that occupied the center portion of the
hall.

A word about these latter plants: we
believe there was a time when we may
have gone into ecstacies over no better
stock. W'e have in the past certainly
admired well grown, well flowered and
sufficiently staked chrysanthemums, but
with few exceptions those staged the
present season, were far from perfection
in an\' ol these details There were quan-
tities of stakes and but few flowers and
less foliage to hide them. We think that
the schedule makers should establish a
standard and make intending exhibitors
live up to it. The manv fine blooms on
the cut flower tables, almost side by side
with the plants, make the latter look so
very insignificant that they scarcely
attract the attention of the visitor.

There were three tables of orchid plants
in flower which made a grand show and
were the centers of attraction. Hugh
Graham's display was very fine, the

arrangement was good, cork bark
together with Farleyense ferns was
placed artistically among the plants and
a few tree branches rising from the center
of the table supported baskets of orchids
from which hung great sprays of flowers.
Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson's collection was also
a beautiful one as was that of Albert
Woltemaite. As a border to his table he
used Asparagus Sprengerii with very
good effect.

In the lower hall H. A. Dreer's display
of aquatics was very fine, backed as it
was by a beautiful group of kentias. Fine
bays also from Dreers, were arranged all
around the walls, two magnificent speci-
mens standing like sentinels either side of
the main stair case. A fine bank of
Cibotium Schiedei fromthesame firm was
to be seen to the right of the entrance.

The cut chrysanthemum display was
cjuite up to the stnudard of recent 3'ears,
in fact it excelled ui some respects. The
blooms from E. M. Wood, ol Boston,
were undoubtedly' the largest ever exhib-
ited inPhiladelphm; there were two vases,
six each of Mrs. Jerome Jones and Mo-
desto, which were really remarkable flow-
ers, and many were the "Oh's and Ah's"
and "wonderful," or like exclamations
to be heard as they came into the view
of the passing throng. One man said
they had been crossed with cauliflowers
which accounted for their immense size.
Two vases of fifty immense flowers in
each, one Golden Wedding and the other
Frank Hardy, exhibited by H. McK.
Twombly of Madison, N. J., were of unu-
sual merit. The cut blooms were, we
think, not givtn the space their general
excellence warranted, being crowded too
closely together. The mistake of last
year was made again this that of having
the tables too high; eighteen inches is
plenty high enough, while many blooms
would look better on one twelve inches
from the floor. The exhibit could then
be looked over as a whole, which would
give them an added effect. A railing
attached to the edge of the table would
protect the blooms from being rubbed or
bruised.

Hugh Graham's new carnation, sport
of Philadelphia, which he has christened
Pennsylvania, was one of the striking
features. At the first landing of the
grand staircase were two large vases one
of Philadelphia and the other of Pennsyl-
vania. These showed the diff'erence be-
tween the two varieties to be simply one
of color, the sport being ot a good golden
color, like Major Bonnaffbn. A vase of
the same in the main hall was arranged
in front of a background to which was
attached the favorable notices and certifi-
cates of merit it had received at the vari-
ous cities it had been exhibited in this
season. So far as heard from it has
passed seven national chrysanthemum
committees in various cities, obtaining on
an average ninety points. It certainly is
a beautiful flower.

In the lecture room of the lower hall
was placed the vegetable exhibit. This
was quite an attraction for many. There
has been a noticeable improvement in the
fruit and vegetable departments of late
years, this result being attributed to the
more liberal and intelligent policy of the
society and the public spirited action of
the large seed houses of the city in offer-
ing special premiums. Last year's display
was a distinct advance on its predecessors
and this year's exhibition shows marked
progress not so much in quantity' as in
quality of the specimens. The discrimin-
ating and cumracndablc action of last
year's judges in ignoring mere size as
against quality has borne good fruit this

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OFFICERS OF THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB.

year and has affected a distinct improve-
ment in the specimens shown. On ac-
count of this enlightened poHcy the fruit
and vegetable department are slowly
assuming their proper place, and are
receiving the attention they deserve from
the public. The effect on the grovv-ers is
also gjod. The incentive to grow better
stuff is being responded to in a most grat-
ifying manner.

In pears the honors went to Ell w anger
& Barry for a fine collection for which
they were avi,arded first prize, certificate
of merit and special mention. R. C.
Kaighn, G. M. Hay and P. Pederson had
also some good exhibits. Foreign grapes
were a creditable display, in fact better
than has been seen here ior several sea-
sons.

The chief prize winners were Gebhard
Huster, James H. Bull ;ind James H.Fox.
C. C. Corbv made a fine display of native
grapes and carried first honors. An in-
teresting item was a dish of Alpine straw-
berries exhibited by Joseph Hurley gar-
dener to James M. Rhodes, Ardmore, for
which he received special mention. R. C.
Kaighn received special mention for an
exhibit of Spanish chestnuts.

The society's vegetable premiums were
well contested. John MeCleary got the
coveted first for the best collection. John
F. Sibson got first on cucumbers, M.
Mitchell on celery, Chas. Leisy on toma-
toes, and John M. Kaign on turnips.
Other prize winners in this section were
Edward Reiger, A. B. Plumley, Robert
James and R. C. Kaiglin. The Mitchell
vegetable premiums brought out some
fine exhibits. According to the Times
reporter the cauliflowers were so large
that no pot would hold them. They
were certainly fine James Lawdcr was
the exhibitor. M. Mitchell took the hon-
ors on celery, spinach and lettuce: Walter
H. Adams on cabbage; John H. Dodds on
mangels; John F. Sibson on potatoes and
cucumbers, and Edward Rieger on toma-
toes. A. B. Plumly was the most success-
ful competitor for the Burpee prizes, be-
ing ahead on cabbages, carrots, onions,
radishes and turnips. M. Mitchell took
first on celery. Matthew Callahan on
tomatoes and R. C. Kaighn on water-
melons. The Dreer premiums were also
well contested and brought some very
choice exhibits. The principal prize-win-

ners were Robert James, John Mcl^leary,
Jos. McGregor, Joseph Hurley, James
Lawder, M. Mitchell and Edward Reiger.

Seedsmen's exhibits: Dreer. Faust and
Mitchell had good exhibits of seasonable
bulbs and sundries, that ot the latter
being the largest and very tastefully
arranged.

Nurserymen's exhibits; The nurserymen
made better trade displays than ever be-
fore. The two groups of evergreens at
the street entrance shown by the Stoke
Pogis Nurseries being nicely arranged and
very attractive. W. H. Moon and the
Andora Nurseries had large and fine dis-
plays of evergnens, rhododendrons, etc..
which added much to the variety and
interest of the show.

The unique exhibit was made by C. E.
Cox. This consisted of a miniature dwel-
ling house with grounds laid out sur-
rounding it planted with ferns; the whole
affair occupied a space of about ten feet
square; electric lights in miniature illu-
minated the grounds. Robert Crawford
kept a table to the right of the entrance
in the lo«er hall filled with flowers and
plants from his stock. Tliey were nicely-
arranged and much admired.

On Wednesday there was an exhibit of
roses and carnations. The roses were of
good quality, no poor stock beingshown.
The display might have been larger and
seemed rather out of place alongside of
the vegetable exhibit; but the committee
had no other alternative, all other places
being occupied. There were about sixty
vases of carnations, many of them fine.
The principal exhibitors were: C. W.
Ward, of Long Island; R. Witterstaetter,
of Ohio; H. Weber & Son, of Maryland;
C. W. Cox, Wm. Swayne, Wm. Craig and
Jos. Heacock. Mrs. Thos. Lawson,
raised by Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., is
afine flower, agood, deep pink, and large,
with good stem Mr. Nicholson brought
it with him from Boston, and said that
it now brings $5 per hundred flowers in
that market.

The second day's attendance was a
great improvement over the first — in fact,
it was ahead ot the same day last year,
and is a guarantee that the show will be
a financial as well as an artistic success.
Nothing but the most favorable comments
are heard from the visitors, who go about

with that contented, happy "glad we
come" look on their faces that puts the
officers of the society in a good humor.
We believe that Secretary Rust's smile has
broadencrl a full inch the past few days.
Hugh Graham carried off the most prizes,
numbering seven firsts and three seconds
for cut blooms or chrysanthemums.

The exhibit of design work on Thurs-
day, the feature for that day, was not as
full as it should have been. John West-
cott had a very prettily-decorated dinner
table, all done with variegated foliage,
and for which he received first prize. J.
Kift had a dinner table decorated entirely
of American beauties, which received first
prize in its class. There were a few pla-
teaus and baskets of chrysanthemums;
the mantel decorations did not develop.
Tbe prizes for the most part are liberal,
and the local brethren should take more
interest in the matter than they do. Some
do not allow their verv select and choice
blossoms to beexposed to the vulgargaze
of the public except for a consideration,
and wouldn't think of entering them into
a competition.

The smoker on Thursday evening and
Friday morning was a grand one, and
might not inappropriately be called a
howling success. W. P. Craig was chair-
man, assisted by Wm. Smith a foimer
mayor of this city, who is a past master
in the art of entertaining and bringing
out all the fun there is to be had in the
situation. There were songs, recitations
and speeches galore; even a dance or two
were thrown in. Refreshments there was
to sustain the boys and brace them up
when called on. Messrs. Walker, Hughes.
Myers, Dumont and others, not forgetting
the famous Duke, sang their pet songs,
which were much appreciated by the large
audience of over one hundred and fifty.
Many visitors from a distance stayed over
to the smoker, and all seemed to enjoy
themselves thoroughly. The party broke
up at an early hour Friday after singing
Auld Lang Syne. K.

Manetti Cuttings.

Subscriber Would like to know the best
way to treat the trimmings of the ma-
netti with a view to raising stocks fir
grafting purposes. A few suggestions
bearing on tl.i? su'ject were made in the
FLoRisTlast winter, but probably escap-d
Subscriber's notice. It has been said that
we cannot grow themanetti in this coun-
try on the same linfs as in Europe with
equal success, and I know that in some
instances those experimenting have met
with only indifferent success. I would
not care to go on record as saying posi-
tively that these stocks can b.' grown
successfully, as my expeienie with them
is limited to two seasons only, bat I do
not think it an impossible undertaking
by any means, provided we give the kind
of soil, location and trea ment they re-
quire.

In the first place it is a waste of lime
trying to root and grow the manetti in
high dry soil unless we can, and are pre-
pared to give them frtquent and cipious
waterings in dry weather; a dry summer
in Europe is almost always fatal to a

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large yercentage of the crop. They
should be planted in a low, moist piece
of ground, without it we can hardly
escape failure, with it we are in a fair way
to succeed. If I were about to put in a
batch of cuttingsl would havethe ground
plowed deep in the fall and afterwards
worked over thorougly several times to
pulverize and bring i: into first-rate con-
dition. I would take off the wood as
soon afcer October 1 as climatic condi-
tions would permit; the ideal time is im-
mediately after a good rain, there is then
little tendency to shrivel. When the cut-
tings are put in early good callus will be
formed before winter, and as soon as the
soil begins to warm up in the spring the
roots will commence to strike out, and
before any extremely warm or dry
weather is upon them they will have be-
come established and out of danger,
whereas if put in very late, or the work
left until spring, the rooting must in
average seasons be done under very un-
favorable coaditions.

For grafting teas very strong heavy
stocks are not as easy to handle as those
which are about the same thickness as
the rose-wood, but once the work is done
plants worked on thick stocks with their
strong roots will grow faster and do as
well or better th in thoseon thinner wood.
It is well to leave the cuttings pretty
long, say from 9 to 12 inches, take out
every eye on the lower half to avoid any
trouble from suckers, plant two inches
apart in the row and twelve inches be-
tween the rows, and from six to eight
inches deep, pressing the sdII very firm
around the cuttings with the feet.

After the ground is frozen and winter is
here in earnest, a four-inch covering of
meadow hay or leaves will give ample
protection and prevent the lifting which
follows freezing and thawing. Giodctil
tivation during the following spring and
summer will prove as beneficial to ma-
netti cuttings as any other crop, but if
good strong roots are not formed the
first season it will be necessary to carry
them over the second before attempting
to use them for grafting.

RoBT. Simpson.

Transplanting Hardy Roses.

Please answer the following in your
paper: Would there be much risk in
transplanting hardy roses at present,
O.-tober 28, in the latitude of New York
City? Ferris.

There should be no more risk involved
in planting hardy roses at the end of
October than at any other season, in fact
I consider that time, or very early spring,
the best time to plant dormant stock.
According to my experience there are
very few if any of the very choice hybrid
remontant roses that are positively hardy
in the vicinity of New York City; we call
them hardy, to be sure, but how many of
them succumb every year. A little stable
manure, dry leaves or meadow hay, or
even loose soil, thrown around the stems
will do much to insure them against the
ravages of winter cold.

RoBT. Simpson.

Cut Worms.
C. P. N., Minn., wishes to know the
name of the insect that is boring holes in
the sides of his rose buds and eating out
the inside, and which has thus fas eluded
his vigilance. I presume it is the cut-
worm, and its peculiar habit of feeding at
night and covering itself with earth at
the first approach of day will account for
its not being in sight when search is made.

If C. P. N. has had no experience with
cut-worms I would suggest as the
simplest and surest means of extermi-
nating them that whenever a punctured
bud is discovered careful search be made
around the base of the plants in the im-
mediate vicinity, and unless he has
travelled off to other pasture grounds he
will be located just under the surface of
the soil; or they can be caught at night
when feeding, but searching by lamp-
light is a rather tedious job. When fully
grown they are about two inches long,
sometimes dark brown in color, at other
times almost yellow. They have tre-
mendous appetites, and while they prefer
something as choice as a rose bud, carna-
tion or chrysanthemum they will devour
rank weeds, or almost anything that
happens in their way. Robt. Simpson.

New York.

CONTINUED DULL BUSINESS.— GREEKS MAK-
ING MONEY ONLY. — VIOLET GROWERS GO
TO PEDDLING —CLUB MEETING — WHAT
WAS DONE — NO.MINATION OF OFFICERS —
LOCAL ITEMS.

Growers, wholesalers and retailers
alike all continue to complain of dull
business. While this condition applies to
all lines, including the plant trade, yetthe
cut flower trade is by far the greater suf-
ferer especially in localities where high-
class customersarecatered to. Thcstreet
dealers and those who run stands or
small shops in crowded centers for cheap
trade have everything in their favor. The
surplus of flowers over legitimate de-
mands enables them to obtain their stock
at practically their own prices and the
dullness in high class trade places the
finer grades of strck within their reach,
while the same mild weather which retards
general business favors the free exposure
of their goods in the open air, and thus
they are making money fast, while the
legitimate dealer finds it a hard matter
to pay his expenses and thegrower works
hard and gets nothing for it.

Tne rose growers seem to be in the
worst fix, for, as a rule, their houses and
general equipment are the most expen-
sive. The chrysanthemum growers are
thoroughly discouraged, also. Carna-
tion and violet men have less to complain
of. Many of the latter have adopted the
plan of peddling their violets by hand
from store to store, the smallness and
lightness of the goods making this an
easy matter, and in the face of the irregu-
larity of values resulting from this course
the wholesale dealers find it more difficult
now than ever to maintain regularpricps.

The Florists' Club met on ilonday
evening to listen to the report of the
committee on the matter of a scale of
points for use in awardingthegold medal
a^ decided last month, and to nominate
officers for the next year. Other diver-
sions not down on the program were
presented, notably an unrehearsed duet
between Messrs. Cottam and Logan,
which served to make the meeting one
not soon to be forgotten by the twenty-
five members present. President Henshaw
being sick, Vice-President Plumb presided
over the exercises and other features.
The exhibition committee having reported
its inability to formulate a set of rules
and points for the medal competition an-
other committee, consisting of Messrs.
Manda, Troy, Burns, Brower and Keller,
was constituted for the purpose.

The nomination of officers, under the
present custom, gives about everyone in
the meeting a place on the preliminary
list and the declinations and withdrawals
that follow bring unforseen candidates

to the surface. As the list now stands
there are for election at the December
meeting the following candidates: for
president, Wm. Plumb; vice-president, J.
M. Logan, Louis Schmutz; treasurer, C
B. Weathered, Theo. Roehrs; secretary,
John Young; trustees, W. I. Brower, J.
H. Troy, Alex Burns, C. H.Allen, J. Djw-
sett and J. A. Penman.

A. Herrlngton showed blooms of the
new Frank Hardy chrysanthemum and
received a certificate of merit for it. There
were no entries in competition for the sil-
ver medal of the club which had been
offered for the best twenty-five chrysan-
themum flowers. Mr. Donlan was pres-
ent and extended an invitation to club
members to visit the exhibition of the
Gardeners' Society at the Astoria on Fri-
day and Siturday.

Summit avenue, as now laid out at
West Hoboken, cuts through E. Leuly's
place separating the dwelling house
entirely from the greenhouses.

Reed & Keller have added another flior
to their estableshment at 122 West 25 th
street for florists' supplies.

A. Herrington is sending some of the
finest chrysanthemums ever seen in this
market to Thos. Young, Jr.

Baltimore.

MARKET IN CHAOTIC CONDITION. — CHRYS-
ANTHEMUMS BRING POOR PRICES. — CLUB
MEETING — VARIOUS QUESTIONS AN-
SWERED — SMALL SHOWS ARE HELD.

The market is still in a chaotic condi-
tion, one day being no guide for the next.
The remarkably mild weather has made
outdoor flowers a drug, and when fairly
good chrysanthemums from the market
gardens can be had at five cents an arm-
ful, it may be regarded ascertain that
fancy florist stock is not bringing fancy
prices by any means. Pink 'mums of deep
tint seem rather scarce, and occasionally
a sale of them at good prices occurs.

President Pentland was not out last
club night, which, onaccountof bis years,
and the exceedingly Inclement weather,
was hardly to be expected. Though
missing his paper on Adiantum Farley-
ense was a disappointment, yet those
who braved the weather were repaid by
a very interesting, amusing and instruc-
tive meeting. Mr. Harry Quick exhibited
a seedling chrysanthemum, Mrs. M. E.
Qjick, sulphur yellow, darker in center,
large, full, strong stem, and generally a
first class flower.

The first question asked was "What is
the best early white chrysanthemum?"
Mr. Christy preferred Mrs. Robitson for
general purposes, and thought extra
earlv chrysanthemums of any color no
advantage. Then some one wanted to
know a new bedding plant, but the only
suggestions were crotons and tuberous
begonias.

The next question brought out a debate,
"Does it pay to save seed of flowering
plants?" Mr. Christy thought it of the
first importanceespccially in petuniasand
pansies. Mr. C. M, Wagner had experi-
mented with cinerarias and thought we
ought to try to improve. Mr. McRoberts
said as almost all improvement had been
effected by careful seed growing it would
be a good plan for everyone to take some
one or two things for pets and try to im-
prove them. Mr. Fiitton said we should
have an ideal and select and cross fertilize
with that end in view. He also gave a
good many valuable hints on fertilizing
and hybridizing, and referred.to the long
but remunerative work of a number of
English firms in improving particular
plants. It was suggested by Mr. Mc-

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Roberts that professional seed growers
could produce the small ([uantities needed
by individuals of much better quality and
much cheaper than they could be saved
at home. Mr. Christy said the question
of fraud must be considered as home-
grown seed was not mixed with inferior
strains or with seed two or three years
old. Mr. Binder always saved his 'mum
seed since buying very high priced sted,
out of which he got one hundred and
forty-five varieties, not one of which was
retained; had much bttter luck with seed
of own saving.

The point whether 'mums could be cross
fertilized with absolute certainty was
then raised and debated, Mr. Wagner
thinking it doubtful if pollen did not get
in from the stamens of the flower as well
as that introduced. Mr. Binder was
satisfied this was not the case if care was
used. The best early dark 'mum, tfce
next question, was decided to be G. W.
Chllds with Defender and Mrs. Drexel
good seconds.

The following list of chrysanthemums
was given in reply to an inquiry lor best
three pink, white, and yellow forcommer-
cial purposes. Pink, Maud Dean, Viviand-
Morel, Glory of Pacific; white, Mrs. G. S.
Kalb, Niveus, Minnie Wanamaker; yel-
low, Eugene Dailledouze, Mrs. Whilldin,
Mrs. J. E. Lager. For three best late.
Golden Wedding, Wanless and Mrs.
Jeroae Jones were given.

The next question was "What should a
florist be?" Some one said, "anything
but an Irishman," whereupon Brother
Christy took up the cudgels and told of a
German gardener who advised him never
to set his plants under an oak tree be-
cause the oakum would come out of it
and kill them. The next question was
"What should a private gardener be?"
Mr. C. M. Wagner thought that too much
was expected at most places where one
man was kept, milking cow, driving, eat-
ing for carriage horses, chickens, etc., be-
ing mentioned as some of the work com-
monly expected in addition to flower and
vegetable growing. Thought all should
study and belong to the club as a means
of advancing themselves. Mr. Harrigan
thought much depended on circumstances,
a first-class man could make no show on
a third class place. Mr. Christy said men
frequently took places as gardeners, who
were totally incompetent, and told of one
who had taken the sori on some ferns for
bugs and spent much time trying to clean
them oflf. Mr. Wagner to'd of a place he
had built up, by interesting the proprie-
tor in the greenhouse.

Six white leaf plants for bedding were
then given — Santolina tomentosa, Ceras-
tium tomentosum, Centaurea gymno-
carpa, Echeveria sec. gl.. Cineraria mari-
tima, Gnaphalium tomentosum.

A letter from Mr. Thomas Cartledge of
the committee on seedling chrysanthe-
mums was read highly commending two
seedlings of Mr. W. P. Binder's. Numer-
ous small shows are being held round
about, one at Lehman's Hall by the Y.
M. C. A., one at Mt. Washington by the
Lend-a-hand Club, one by Mr. W. H.
Perot at his country place. Mack.

San Francisco.

No Change in Trade Conditions —

BONNAFFON MoST POPULAR CHRYSAN-
THEMUM.— Various Flower Shows —
Personal Items.

There has not been much change in the
conditions of trade in this city since my last
notes. Mums are still the flower and the
probabilities are that they will con-

tinue to be for several months yet as there
is not an abundance of other flowers
at the present time. A very large per-
centage of the outdoor flowers are about
over but we still have a sufficient
quantity for all demands. The rain did
considerable damage to some of the
growers who did not have their plants
covered. As yet we have had no dam-
aging frosts. Bonnaffon is about over
now and Dailledouze h is taken its place
to a certain extent. Lartje blooms are
bringing fairly good prices. There is a
steady demand for cheap white 'mumsfor
funfral work. Someof the growers have
had considerable trouble with Mrs.
Robinson this season when it was grown
under glass, tfce flowers being so large
and the stems so weak, the blooms were
not saleable. Judging by thedcmand this
season Maj jr Bonnafi'on has proved itself
to be the most popular variety in the
market.

Roses have taken a little jump in price
during the last few days and are now 50
cents per dozen for average stock. Beau-
ties are scarce. Very few Testouts are to
be seen, and I understand that several of
our leading rose growers have discarded
it entirely. Violets do not seem to im-
prove very much, and as yet the quality
is very poor. This is particularly true
of Marie Louise. The Golden Gate is
showing up very well, but on account of its
short stems will never become exceed-
icgly popular. The new Piincess of
Wales is coming in freely, and command-
ing a good figure, closely pressed by the
California. Few if any Lady Hume
Campbell have made their apprearance.
Carnations of good quality are very
scarce. There is a very good demand,
but the supply seems to be short. Sjott
and Portia are still leading.

Mr. Chas. Mitton, formerly with the
Sunset Seed and Plant Company, has
accepted a position with Mr. E. W.
McFallon at Burlingame.

The flower show given by the California
State Floral Society, at 16 Post Street
last week, was a success so far as number
of visitors and quantity of flowers were
concerned. All the lower shelves in the
Board of Trade Buildinz were removed
and the space filled with different exhibits
of cut flowers. There was a noticeable
absence of professional chrysanthemum
growers, probably owing to the fact that
no prizes were offered to the successful
competitors.

Mr. 0. M. Patto, of Ocean View, made
a display of his specialty, violets, show-
ing many different varieties, the most
admired among which was the Princess
of Wales. He also showed the other com-
mercial varieties. Mrs. Sachan showed a
large variety of roses, violei s and begonias
which attracted much attention.

C. Abrahams, nurseryman, exhibited
quite a collection of ferns and palms,
choice commercial varieties. They were
all well grown and good stock and re-
flected much credit on their grower.
Golden Gate Park was on hand with the
largest collection of chrysanthemums,
botn cut blooms and potted plants.
Some finely grown Bonnaffon, Viviand-
Morel, Queen and Niveus were shown.
This display attracttdmuch attention by
its neat arrangement. Mr. E. Gill, of
Oakland, had the largest and best col-
lection of roses in the hall, showing over
100 different varieties. This was a very
creditable showing for this season of the
year. The show lasted one day and one
night.

The chrysanthemum show to be held in
Stockton promises to be very successful.

Invitations have been sent out to all the
different growers to exhibit. This is the
first chrysanthemum show heldinthiscity
and the society is doing its utmost to-
ward making it a success.

Mr. Alfred Parker and Mr. Arthur
Coan, who have been known as the
Garden City Floral Companv, of San
Jose, have dissolved partnership and Mr.
Edw. Parsons assumes control of the
concern.

Mr. K. H. Bourguegnon, of San Jose, is
building a very fine new rose house, and
when completed will be the finest in the
neighborhood.

Mr. Lester Morse, Mr. I. M. Kimberlin
and Chas. Parker, seed growers, are now
on their Eastern trips..

The chrysanthemum show at Clover-
dale opened last week under very favor-
able conditions and was well attended.
There were quite a number of exhibits,
mostly made up of amateurs, several of
whom showed some very finely grown
stock. As it was the first affair of its
kind ever given in this place the show
was well patronized during its progress
and a substantial sum was netted the
Floral Society.

The flower show which was given at
Redwood City did not prove to be much
of a financial success owing to the very
disagreeable weather that was exper-
ienced during the show. However the
society did not suffer a loss.

Mr. Sidney Clack is sending in some
extra good lily of the valley which is
bringing good prices. Mr. Clack is prob-
ably our most successful grower of this
flower, and annually forces many thous-
ands of pips. Meteor.

Buffalo.

BUSINESS FAIRLY GOOD. — VISIT TO VIOLET-
VILLE — FORTY GROWERS OF VIOLETS IN
ONE LOCALITY — HOUSES OF THE POUGH-
KEEPSIE GROWERS — A TRIP TO ALBANY.
— NEW CARNATIONS AT UTICA.

Business a fairly good and promises to
be better. It is a fact that after the first
two weeks of the chrysanthemum season
the demand began to drop. Perhaps a
large lot of the midseason varieties
coming in made the daman d appear lighter
than it was. Nothing has gone to waste
with us yet, and is not likely to. I have
heard more than one eastern rose grower
saylast week he wished they were banished
from the land. We don't. They come
mighty useful just now and will be gone
soon enough. Violets are iu good de-
mand and more could be sold here.

I can't give much news of my brother
florists, for I have been a week away
from their more or less elevating society.
I have been down the Hudson River as
far as Poughkeepsie, which should be
called Violetville. They have a fine place
in the httle city for a 'mum show, and I
think the qualitity of flowers was equal
to anything I have ever seen in the large
cities. A local scribe will doubtless tell
your readers all about the show, so I will
not trespass on his domain. It was a
great pleasure to meet so many sterling
gardeners as hereabout make their home,
as well as the commercial men, who are
jolly ffood fellows. Mr. Lynch will not
let you suffer any protracted drought
and the energetic Secretary, Mr. Gom-
mersall, likes genial society. Mr. Henry
Siebrecht and Charlie Weathered gave
the meeting a metropolitan air, while
Peter Crowe and Sammy Goldring cast a
rural radiance over us.

To one who has never stopped off in
this lovely neighborhood the violet grow-
ing industry is a revelation. I don't be-

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lieve there is anything in the air or
anj thing in the soil that other lo-
calities have not got. I think it
is simply in the men. Whoever sees and
knows Messrs. George and William S ilt-
forJ can quickly see tbat these solid men
are studeats in their chosen sprcialty,
and doubtless wou'd be successful with
any plant thev turned their attention to.
Rhinecliff w s too far away for us so we
had to be content with a visit to Mr.
William Sail ford. We went twice, and
the visits repaid us well, even if we had
broken a Kg to get there. Five or six
thousand a day is the pick, and the little
beauties will abou: cover a silver Hollar.
They are so easy to grow, and it's so
simple whtn you know how. Any style
cf house seems to do. The roofs of some
were very flat and of others steep, but
all the same the vo'ets were there, and
houses ran east and west as well as
north and south, with results about
equal. These gentlemen were the pioneers
iu the violet business in that secli )n, but
now they have plenty tf imitators, no
less than forty diff-rent people ahioping
violets daily from Pou^hkeepsie. That's
plenty; don't go ther<; go to some big
town in Ohio and grow tbem, fjr I know
one big city in Mr. McKi iky'.-" state that
buys all her violets.

All good things must come to an end,
80 we bad to leave our triends under the
high bridge and skip to Albanv. What a
glorious ride on a perftct day! A ride of
eight miles out of the city famous for its
big building on the hill and its pure water
supply that has proved fatal in so many
cases when taken straight, landed us at
the growing establishment of Goldring
Bros. It was my first visit, and I was
amazed at the extent of glass. We found
Mr. Fred Gjldring deep down with a
gang of men repairing a sewer, while
Brother Sam was "onthe Bowery" with-
out permission. In a place where such a
variety is grown it is impossible to com-
ment on many, butif there was one thing
better than another it was half a dtzen
long houses of violets. G-eat as are the
violets of Pnughkecpsie, these were about
as good. You should not leave Albany
without looking at the store of Mr. H.
G. Eyres on Pearl street. The appoint-
ments are perfect and the taste displayed
exquisite, even to the dress of the young
men, whom you polittly till that you are
not a customer but merely having a look.

We tried to pass Utica and remain on
the train, but the hercu'ean strength of
Peter Crowe pulled us off. We weie not
sorry, for we saw how humbly young
Mr. Frank Biker takes the honor of
Alderman elect. Mr. Baker's two new
carnations, "Oneidj." and "Red Jatket,"
are In my opinion very promising. The
former is a real pure pink of great size
and substance and a profuse bloomer.
We saw most all the boys, old and youug,
and one of the best sights was the fine
long-stemmed roses grown on upper
Genesee street. W. S.

Chicago.

MARKET FAIRLY ACTIVE.— SHOW HELPS
TRADE. — BANQUET OF FLORIST CLUB. —
ENJOYABLE EXCURSION —MANY VISITORS.

The market this week has been fail ly
active. The demand, however, has been
to a large extent for the best grade of
stock, while inferior quality, more pir-
ticularly in roses, went very slaw. On
account of the show Al stock of Beau-
ties, Kaiserins and Carnots were at a
premium. Ordinary good stock in the
colored sorts is about equal to demand.
Brides, however, appear to be over-
stocked. Carnations are none too plenty

and even the poorer grades, though at
low figures, move quite freely. There
seems to be a constantly increasing de-
mand for red; good stock of these is
decidedly scarce. Tidal, which in a pinch
ofiCn serves as red, has so far been too
short-stemmed to be of much account.
This sort is, however, improving rap-
idlv in this respect.

Chrysanthemums are at their best this
week. Alttou^ h prices are lower than in
former jears, the demand is suffiL-iently
large to market pretty much all ih- stock
sent in, at fairly good figures. Violets
are improving but still short of demand.
Pr ces remain about the same as last quo-
tation.

The annual barquet of the Florist Ciub
on Thursday evening wasaverv pleasant
affiir. Fifty-three were present, includ-
ing about ten guests from out of the city.
A'ter the menu had been discussed, enter-
taining addresses were made by Messrs.
A. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands, Mass ;
E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind ; Hariy Balsley,
Detroii; C. B. Waitnall, Milwaukee; A.
Dimmock, St. Albans, E]g.;Ch£S Dan-
nacher, Davenport, la.; J. T. Temple, Di-
venport, la.; A. Klokner.jMilwaukte; J.
A. Evans, Richmond, lad.; A. Bautr,
Rockford, HI.; J. C. Vaughar, Edgar San-
ders; W. N. Rudd and others. C. W. Mc-
Kijllar, Chas. Balluf, James Hartshorne
and A. Dimmock favored the company
with songs. The party separated at a
late hour, having passed a very ei joyable
evening.

C. Frauenfelder, the West Madison
street flonst, has been seriously ill but is
now improving.

Tre florists' excursion to the conserva-
tories of Mr. Nathan M. Freer, at Oak
Fark, where genial Geo. Bdldwin is gar-
deter, was much enjoyed by those who
participated. The party was entertained
with open handed hospitality.

Vi itors: Elmer D. Smith, Adrian,
Mich.; H. Weber. Oakland, Md.; Cha'-
lenge Ventilator Evans, R chmond, Ind ;
A. Dimmock, St. Albans, England; Fred
Dorner, Jr., and T. A. Dorner, Lafayette,
Ind.; Harry Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia;
J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, la.; Harry
Balsley, Detroit; F. Lemon and wife,
Rchmond, Ind.; J. A. Valentine, Denver,
Colo.; Miss Miilman, Cumberland, Md.;
John Berterman and Henry Riemai,
Indianapolis; E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind.;
Albert Sunderbruch, Cincinnati; A. C.
Brown, Spiingfield, 11'.; Chas. D..n acher,
Davenport, la.; C. B. Whitnall, Mil-
waukee; W. H. Ellis, Milwaukee; L. L.
Olds, Clinton, Wis,; Wm. Schucht, Mil-
waukee.

The attendarce at the chrjsanthemum
show has far exceeded that of any pre-
vious year so far.

During the show Stollery Bros., of
Argyle Park, kept on exhibition a vase of
their new carnation Argyle. From com-
ments passed on by growers they have
every reason to expect a large sale when
Introduced next March, the opinion ex-
pressed being that it will supersede the
old favorite Tidal Wave, as the color is a
decided improvement on that variety.

Seasonable Notes.

CARE OF PERENNIALS, SHRUBS AND VINES
SHOULE BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK.

In speaking of how gardens should be
cared for, the writer wishes it to be under-
stood that the northern and western
states are referred to in particular. Flo-
rists catering to the retail trade are
requested continually, to take care of
grounds or give information that will
enable others to do so. Such questions
are asked as — What shall I do with my

clematis this fall? My climbing rose was
not a success, what had I better do with
it? Should I not cut back my shrubbery
now? What is the warmest way tocover
vims, ete? To give inquiiies of such a
nature, acurate answers, it is as necessary
to see the grounds and plants, as it is for
a tailor to see the person he is to clothe,
but a general mthod of observation and
practcal work c in be explaired, which
mus: be mixed with brains before using.

The ground this season is dr5; up to
date we have not had the usual amount
of fall rains. As one of the oljects in
covering is to exclude the water (which f
allowed to fill the crevic.s and freeze,
thereby excluding the air will smother
the plant, and we call it winter killed) it
is nectssary toinsuretherequisiteamount
of moisture before covering is done. In
doing this, ihe best way is the cheapest
and most satisfactory. It is the fibrous
roots which are the first to assimilate the
moisture and nutriment, with theseroots
tak^n care of the balance require little or
no attention from the garden. Oa a
plant recently set out they will be most
numerous, close to the stem and around
the "original ball," but they soon lengthen
and penetrate the ground more rapidly
where they find good soi ; the more
"open'' the ground the deeper will roots
grow. In order to water properly, you
must know where th.se "working roots"
are. The fo'iage most always exp'ains
the situation for it is the nature cf every
plant to shed water, so as to fall on the
"working roots." Apandanus or dande-
lion turns waterdownstem, because they
have a "tap root," an elm tree sheds
water frequently like an umbrella, but if
planted in deep rich ground with a moist
Dottom, it will make strong upright
growth and shed most of the water close
to stem. A Norway spruce is care ful to
cover the ground well over the roots, etc.

After determining where your working
roots are, bore a hole with a fence augr,
you Can get a good one for 60 cents, go
3 feet deep and have the hole just a trifle
beyond the roots. Put in a tew pounds
of sheep m; nure or other good feitilizer,
pour in gently at least half a barrel of
water. It will permeate the ground at a
depth, insuring a constant supply of
vapor upward all winter. The top or
surface of ground being still dry prevents
too rapid evapoiation, at the same time
remains open to admit air, a luosl neces-
sary factor in preserving life through the
winter. After watering fill holes with
good soil (don't put bjck the original)
cover the ground witha "nonconductor"
— leaves are the best — jvith a thin layer
of straw or hay to shed water, to turn
off sun's heat, and at the same time
admit air. There is no shrub, tree or
perennial but what will be benefited by
such treatment. It is also well to bind
the stems up for a distance, or in some
cases bend the tops over and cover com-
pletely to hold the cover; a few pegs
driven in the ground to hold twine
stretched across is much better than lay-
ing on boards or leivy material.

As for pruning, it is as well and easier
to do properly in spring, afier new
growth is started, because there is no
guessing then where the strorg shoots
are the principal obj :ct being to insure all
the light necessary for perfect develop-
ment of the stronger shoots and cutting
back enough of the inferior wood to
insure this condition. The grass should
be allowed to growquite longin October;
it will protect its own roots well if you
allow it to have its own way as winter
approaches. In spots, wheieit is usually
killed during winter, it may be saved by

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a few pieces of brush, holding a quantity
of leaves in some places. Tbisis unsightly
hut is a good remedy where it can be
endured. C. B. W.

Harry Visits Omaha.

Dear Pal:— When the editor of the
" Yankee Florisl" wrote tome and sez he,
"I want you to go out west to Omaha
and look over the city and see what them
'ponniekers' are doing out there." Ijes
tuk fright and had visions of Indians,
buffalo and sech. However, I ambles
round to our general store, gathers up a
eoupleof derringers and a bowieknifeand
sez I'll see what them fellers is doing out
thar anyway. So I packs me carpet bag,
puts in an extra boil'd shirt and a pair of
jumpers, embraces the folks, and buys a
ticket on the emmigrant express.

Well, Bill, after we had been scuttering
thro' big towns and little towns and
stepped off at a city whar folks was
skating on the river (and it was summer
time too mind ye) we scuttered some
more thro' corn fields with corn (I never
see sech corn), corn as high as some of the
sojers monuments we have down east,
we come to a big river, again mostly
land and a town. Sez I, "what place Is
this pard?" And sez he, "Council Bluffs."
Then sez I, "who's he?" and I reaches for
me derringer. Well Bill it turned out to
be a real large town, and sez he, "Yez see
them abbatoirs over there? well," sez he,
"that's Omaha." Sez I, "are there any
florists over there?" And then he looks
around and I suspects be is looking for
his gun, so I turns the subject, but he
comes back at me agin and sez he, "I
spose they belong to the same order as
you eh!" Then he looks at my badge, "S.
A. F. A. O. H." and of course 1 had to ad-
mit it, but I could not give him the grip
cause I only had my carpet bag with me.

Then he looks at me again kind of sad-
der like and sez, "I spose you are goitg
over to learn the business, eh!" Of course
I explained to him I was an eastern flo-
rist, so I could learn nothing over there;
anyway, sez I, "what will it cost to drive
me over with that thar mule of yours?"
Then he sees I am a stranger, and Instinct-
ively I put my hand over my badge and
my hand on my gun. "Don't get skeert,"
sez he, "I was a florist myself till I tuck
sick cleaning scale off some palms you fel-
lers sent out here; since then I have been
hand picking bugs off the potato patch
and carting grunts out of the pig-iron
factory. You take thekctric car over the
bridge," sez he, "and you'll be there in
less time than it takes to find a consign-
ment of 2-inch roses in one of those soap
boxes you fellers ship out here. Say,
you must think we are a lot of vyorm
diggers; say, you wait till you get over
to Omaha and you'll jump or I'm no
weeder; so long."

Wal I jumps aboard and was figgering
all the time what kind of people these far
western florists looked like, and I was
specting to see long, lean, lank fellows
with their pants tucked in their boots,
Pefferian whiskers and sech. Bless ye,
bill, I was the most surprised feller you
ever seed. The furst one I run agin was
as good looking a chap as ever I seed in
the east, no dude nor cowboy he, and
chock full of knowledge and things about
growing plants (maybe he'd been reading
Scott's notes). Anyway sez I, "I spose
you heard about us florists coming out
here next summer." "Heard it," sez he,
"we heard it the same day." "Well, I
swan, you folks are right up to date ain'c
ye?" "Yes, but we don't try all the new
roses you eastern men send out." "No" stz
I, "there are a great many" and then I

caught on. Sez he, "let me show you the
city," and so we trundled along and we
called at a great many "floral establish-
ments." Say, you'd think you was east.
I most lost my head. The place is an
eye-opener I can tell you, and the city,
bless ye Bill, it Is a grate big hustling
town; high buildings, hotels, 'lectric cars,
policemen, city chaps with high collars
and low shoes, andthe"wimmen," they'r
great, that is assorted sizes, but all the
world like the gals in our town, ejjecated
and fine dressed. Say, 1 think I'll live out
here instead of doing literary work.

"Well," sez I, "you've got a gratetown
and I'll write my friend all about it. I'm
sure you'll take good care of us. Some of
them eastern fellers think you are out in
the woods and don't raise nothing but
corn and pumpkins and taters and don't
know an American Beauty from a razor-
backed hog. I swan if you aint just
opened my eyes." But I'll write more
later Bill of the Inducements and skh. I
can't write any more, cause, well every-
thing is so like home. No thanks pard,
I'll take a cigar this time. Yes I'm feel-
ing right smart, thank you; right smart.
Yours as ever, Harry.

F. W. TAYLOR.
Sitpt. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and
Irrigation at the Trans- Mississippi and Inter-
national Expositional at Omaha.

F. W. Taylor.
We present herewith a portrait of Mr.
F. W. Taylor, superintendent of the de-
partments of agriculture, horticulture,
forestry and irrigation of the Trans-Mis-
sissippi and International Exposition to
be held at Omaha, June to October next
year. To his efforts was due the vote
which selected Omaha as the convention
city for 189S. If he is as successful in
working up the attendance at the con-
vention as he was in securing votes at
Providence the success of the Omaha con-
vention is assured. He reports that
many large eastern florists and seedsmen
have already arranged for space in the
horticultural department of the exposi-
tion and is confident that the display at
Omaha next year will be representative
of the whole country and a credit to the
profession.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

Advertisements under thiB bead will be Inserted at
tbe rat« of 10 cents a line (seven words) eaob Inser-
tlon. Cash must acojmpany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

SITUATION WANTKIJ-By Urst-claHS. all-round
man. -'.i years' experience, single, reference flrst-
clasB. AdilresM N G W, care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-As rose Kroner, foreman:
can supply trood rhicaKO references: age 311. sin-
gle. German. .Address Meteuk. care Am. e'loilst.

SITUATION WANTEIJ— Private or commercial:
5 have been running present place as bulb for last
years; t'^KX) feet of glass, etc. Life experience. Age

llower and general greenhouse stock grower; compe-
tent to take charge of small place. Address

It, Spraul's Hotel, 2(1 Market St., St. Louis, Mo,

w

ANTED— six plantsmen for palm and fern depart-
ments. Also two packers. State last emplov. r.
KusE Hill Ntusekies, New Rochelle. N. V.

W

ANTED -An experienced fireman, sober and thui
ouglily reliable. Address
PH(jiist Bho.s. Fi.okai, Co., Kansas <'IIT, Mo.

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ANTED-Farmer. manand wife, without children,
to take charge of farm. Answer by letter only lo
MH. Ta VLOK Dickson. ;i20 Walnut St.. Phlla.

ANTED To rent or lease erreenbouses with fmni
l.'>.(K.ti to l>* IHKI feet of jilMss and prospect of biiy-
M. ItASMr.ssEN, West Toledo, Ohiu

WANTED-Worklnp partner with some capital to
buy hnlf Interest, Good home trade, exc-lient
BblpplHK facilities, splendid opportunity. Would like
to correspond with parties desiring to go Into business.
Address Ixtehest, care Am. Florist

FOK 8ALE~In Warren, U. 1., 5 greenhouses. nlceH-
room cottage, barn, sheds, shops, etc.; about 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees mid
grapevines. Greenhouses and cottage heated with
hoi water. Windmill supplies water over the preni-

feei of gl,
sober, who 1

other vegetables and pot plants for market,
be a good worker and capable of taking charge. Hi'te
wages with board and room: house for married man;
good references required. Good place for right man
M L. '.to: Grand River Ave.. Detroit. Mich.

A Rare Opportunity.

FOR SALK-KIorist storeon Broadway between
JHst and .'^-d Sts.. aud opposite one of the most
prominent hotels in New York. Weekly profits
up to the present time 8100. Rent very low. Will
dispose of same very reasonably. Reason for sell-
ing, other large business takes my entire time.

J. FLEISCHMAN. 25th St. & Broadway. New York.

GREENHOUSE PLANT FOR SALE.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY.

Charlestown, West Virginia. 'Z hours from Washlrg-
ton, D. O , ;i hours from Baltimore, B. & O. and N. dt
W. Railroads. 4 houses. 8.01)0 feet of glass, econo nic-
ally heated, stocked. 3^; acres of land. 1()0 peach trees
In bearing, good water supply; terms easy. Addrets
as above.

JOS. TRAPNELL, Special Receiver.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars ELLIS & FOLLWOBTH,
write Milwaukee, Wis.

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rist when writing to advertisers.

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CONIENTS.

Best twenty-five chrysanthemums 325

Vase of Mrs. Jerome Jones at Boston (illus.) . . 32.5
Specimen piants at Boston show (illus.) .... 326

Not-s on newer chrysanthemums 328

Dpper hall at Boston show (illus.) 327

Chrysanthemum notes 327

Chrysanthemum committees 328

Plants at Chicago show (illus.) 328

The exhibitions— St. Louis .. . 328

—Prize blooms at Chicago (lllus.) 32)

Germantown, Pa. ... 329

—International competition at Chicago (illus ). 330

—Indianapolis 330

-Port Chester. N. Y. . . . . . 3-3

—Part of Indianapolis show (lllus.) 331

—Milwaukee. . . ■ • • ■ • .• • • §.32

—Glimpse of Milwaukee show (lllus.) 332

— Morristown, N. J. . . . . 3.^'^

—Glimpse of Morristown show (lllus.) iii

-Kansas City. Mo 333

—Worcester, Mass 333

—New white chrysanthemum Frank Hardy

(illus.) "^

Philadelphia *j"

Officers St. Louis Florists' Club (illus.) 337

Roses— Manetti cuttings 338

—Transplanting hardy roses 338

—Cut worms

New York

Baltimore

San Francisco

Bu6Falo

Chicago

Seasonable notes

Harry visits Omaha

F. W. Taylor (portrait)

The seed trade Jio

Stem rot of carnations 34b

Andover, Mass ^«

Pittsburg *J"

Louisville, Ky. . . ... • ^^^

Establishment of public parks 3S4

St. Louis. ... «|

Northampton, Mass. . •«»

The bouquet green supply 338

Boston ... ^™

Again the sowbug jw

Cleveland *^

lluilding and heating 362

Toronto •'?!

Mound City, Mo. ....... 364

Chestnut lor greenhouse benches 366

Thermostats 366

Cincinnati *?5

American grown tulips *s

Rochester, N. Y 3'"

Parkersburg, W. Va ■"«

Hagerstown, Md j*'"

Facts for flower buyers "2

Milwaukee *"

.338
338
.339

. . . .340
. . . .341
. . . .341

Newport, R. I.
At the meeting of the Newport Horti-
cultural Society on Wenesday evening,
October 27, there was a display of fine
chrysanthemums and other interesting
flowers. Robert Laurie was awarded a
bronze medal for seedling chrysanthe-
mum, Peter Kay, and Andrew Meikle
leceived a brotze medal for gardenias.

©yfiofe-^afe Marftet^.

Cut Flowers.

CI.NXINNATI. Nov. 11.

Roses. Beauty select _ 25.00

•■ medium 15.00®20.00

■• short i;.00®10.00

Brides. Bridesmaids 2 00® 4.00

Meteors 3.00<™ 4.00

Morgans 3 00

Peries 2.00m J 00

Carnations . 1-00

fancy I.o0<« 2.00

Valley 4.00® 6.00

Narcissus fOO

Violets i*® 1-00

Chrysanthemums extra 10 Oil® 15. CO

medium 6.00® 8.00

Cattleyas 5000

Smllax 12.50

Adlantums 1™

AsparaKUB 50. ou

St. LOPis, Nov. 11.

Roses Beauties l^-SS^^ I,*!

fhort 5.0OS81IO

Meteors Kalserln 1.009 2 00

Brldea.Malds 1.00® 2, III

Mermets. La France l.OOi" l.w

Peries. Woolton lO.i li«)

Carnations fancy 1.IM-' ,-l_nl

common "0' ' ■ "^

Valley *•'."'

violets single ■-•'

California .^0

Chrysanthemums fancy ^O'SS^ o'JiU

" common (i.OOW 8.00

.tmilax 15.OOW18.00

Adiantum . „^ 1-™

Asparagus 36 00(5 60.00

Buffalo, Not. 12.

ituses. Beauties S-S^f-^ 29.

Brides. Bridesmaids 3.00® 6.00

Meteors. Mermets ^.00® 5 00

Nlphelos, Perle 2.000 4.00

'■ Kalserln 4. CO® 0.00

Carnations 7,')» 2 00

Valley „ } ?'

Violets '5'" 1 "0

Chrysanthemums ,5 OO'" ';» l«i

Smllax '-;>'.''"''/■!,»'

Adiantum 7o(" l.io

Asparagus 60<«). lij

Milwaukee. Nov. 11.

Roses. Beauty, extra 20 00®2o.n|

medium 8.00®i2.00

short 2.00& 0 (HI

Brides. Bridesmaids 1 00<» 1.00

Meteors. Peries l.OOia 4 Oti

(tarnations 50(" .T.i

Violets 101

Mignonette ] 50

Valley 5 00

Chrysanttiemums 2.00f" 12.50

Smllax 16-0O

Adiantum .!'pO

Asparagus '■*■'"'

Boston Florist Letter Co.

DliinSHDHIIISIIOl

bo> nlcelj MBlned and vBrni»hea, I8.30
.U-^adrrn two ..0.10ns. on. for .aoh •!<. I.".'. gl»«"

•"•'B:ciri!i'".°'?T2°<;,'!i" 'rr'pe, loo. ^200

Script Letter?, $4.00
Fastener wiib each letter or word.

tlsed b; leading florists everywhere and fnr «fi!e by aH
wholev^' florialit and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanager.
"U1"" BOSTON. MASS. « H^iVf.V.

When writing mention the American Fl.oHroT.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

7722 PINB STREET,

.^m. ST. LOUIS, MO.

IT'A complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH GO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention given to shipping orders.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

ilncorpi.rated. Paid up Capital f'.'UOO.CKI i

Cut Fiowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOT^ESALE ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. -COLO.

By The dry climate of Colorado enat>ie8 our growers

to grow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

Place your Order for

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

'MUMS,
SMILAX AND FERNS,

for Thanksgiving, early with

GEO. A. KUHL. Pekin, III.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

,. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOCUE NOW READY.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOM1NICK STREET,

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

win answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers in
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SENO FOR CATALOGCE.

There were twenty-one new members
admitted and it loolss as though the New-
port Horticultural Society had started
upon a fresh carter. Mr. Robert Laurie
enthus'astically attril)utes tbe new ambi-
tion to the incentive furnished by the
recent visit of the Society of American
Florists to Newport.

Always mention the American Flo
tist when writing to advertisers.

ouie

XMDEDIMLQRy

|@"Please send us your business card if
you have changed your address or firm
natne since our last book was issued.

When you write an
advertiser please state
that you saw the adv.
in the FLORIST.

iS97- The American Florist. 343

CUT F"IvOWE)R».

BEST STOCK. WELL PACKED, PROMPTLY SHIPPED,

By the Oldest and most Reliable Firm in Chicago.

Our Consignors include all the best growers for the Chicago market, and we yield to none as to experience and ability
in handling same to the best advantage of both grower and buyer.

HEADQUARTERS FOR FANCY VALLEY.

We are handling E. Asmus' stock and it is fancy.
LOOK FOR YOURSELF ^ s^^ .:\/.

r \ / LJ IN I J ^^^^ TROUBLE, ^ H ,. p . p

M V-^ ^^ 1 1 M— ^ iMi^^r-n-jxy By ordenng the Extra Fancy

jm rw^ WORRY, stock, if you buy any of

Write for /% I ''^^ ^l'^^? 9''^^^,^ 7°" "^"^^

Our Weekly 71 \ expect Inferior Stock.

TssuedVyer I J\ C^ T^ ^''^ """^^ Complete Wire Department in the West.

Monday. I / % ^^^ I Owing to the success of our October special

•^' I , / M W ^ I discount, we will continue same this month.

■ ' ^ * ^^^ * 25 to 50% oft on ours or any other wire list.

All flowers in season at lowest market price. Our store is open till 6:3o P. M. and on Sundays and Holidays till noon.

Full Line of Florists' Supplies and Wire Work a Specialty.

KENNICOTT BROS. CO.

88 Wabash Avenue. ^» ^OHIOA.00,

($>($» (^ r$» ($» (^ ($»($» <^ (^ <$>«$» (^ ($> f$7 f$» *$» (^ (<|» i4? ($» ($»

(^

THE SENSATION ^

OF THE SEASON #

Chrysanthemum
...Frank Hardy...

^>^N^.^- .^^ >-^y^^. -. First prize among whites wherever exhibited. ^

/ PRICE PER PLANT, \ The best mid=season white to date and indispensable to every X

An \ ^Or \ grower whether for exhibition or the cut flower trade. T

\ Highest honors at the leading shows. X

PER DOZEN, < Plants ready March ist and orders filled in rotation. 4^

S \ IP ^

> PER HUNDRED, \ tJjL ^

-~- A. HERRINQTON, |

I ^ \ Florham Farms, = = Madison, New Jersey. •$»

344

The American Florist.

Nov. /J,

A. L. Vaughan. Chas. W. McKellar. E. F. WInterson.

Vaughan, McKellar & WInterson,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly,
Bouquet Green, and all Florists' Supplies.

Manutacturers of Wire Work. Wriie

for quotations.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

When writing mention the American Florlet.

A. L. RANDALL,

Wholesale Fiona

126 Dearborn St., CHICAGO.

Aeent for finest erades Waxed and Tissue Papers

W. E. LYNCH,

Sf.T"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,

Fine Stock a Specialty. CMICA.GrO.

©yv'fiofeAafe MarftetA.

Cut Flowers.

medium 8 IX)@15.00

short 4 mi, 8.0O

Brides. Bridesmaid 2 (10(» 3.0U

Meteors, Testout a.Otk./ -l.OO

Kalserin 2.0W" 6 00

NIphetos. Perle, Qontler..

Carnations

fancy

Vlnleis

Valley

Chrysanthemums extra

The records of the Chicago Flower Show confirm our claims for being
Headquarters for FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS; our growers captured
the First Prizes in all the classes in which they exhibited. If your trade de-
mands something better than your competitors have, order from us and you
shall not be disappointed

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, ETC., IN LARGE QUANTITIES.

ILLINOIS
J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr.

CUT FLOWER

51 and 53 Wabash Avenue,

Phone Main (143.

CO.,

CHICAGO.

To Growers. Dealers and Buyers.

WE ARE NOW READY FOR BUSINESS

at 4 Ordway Place, Boston, Mass.

O^^Xv^V^IIV & CO

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Cut Flower Consignments Solicited, and can command the best market.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to hII Orders.

CYCLAWIEN GIGANTEUM.

3-lnch pots $ .rSperdoz.; S U.OO per 10(1

3)^ Inch pots l.Soperdoz.; lO.OOperloil

'jinch pots 2.26 per doz.; 20.00 per 100

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

4/ WABASH AVENUE,

'^— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AIMERICAN BEAUTIES.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page plea.se mention the
Americari Florist.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES,
SEEDS.
TOOLS,

^ BULBS.

H-FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-k

E. H. HUNT,

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

\KEHHmrdRosXo:

W/fOUSALjCUTFlOWERS

\ »nofiofi/srs Supplies.

1'spufAin. 8&mBAs//m Cff/c^o.\

i WIRC )

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

il. GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT.

WIPE DESIGNS! A Full Line. Write usfor

Bassett & Washburn,

Successor, to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

S«;^' CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
■^^ CHICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

B.EINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF OUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can Bll all orders un short nollce with all leadlnn

varieties of Koees and Carnatlone.

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give U8 a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

as WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to sfiipping orders.

HEADQUARTERS New' YoM<^^'Vr" us.

WM. F. KASTING, c^'o'^Si^on

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO, N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

ConslgnmentH Solicited. Special attention Klvea to

sblpplHK orders

Long Distance Telephone 5008 A-

iSgj.

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345

F. A. ROLKER,

WHOLESALE DEALER IN GUT FLOWERS,

53 West 28th St., NEW YORK.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist,

1612 & 1614 Barker Street, "DTTTT A TkT<T "DTTT A "DA

(Bet. Market and Chestnut), J^jn.±Jj.». JJXl JjJT JlXil, JT/X.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, Maids, Brides, Kaiserins, etc. now coming In, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Fiorisi

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD STREET.

Lou^ Dist.n,-. I'ho,,... PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when wrlllntf.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FKOM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^^N^" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street.

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MAKKET IN NEW YORK.

Mention American Florist.

oFeAafa Mar^af*.

Cut Flowers.

NEW YORK. Nov. 10.

Roses , Beauty, extra 20.00®2'i.0O

medium... 5.00a 15 00

short 1.008)3.00

Brides, Bridesmaid. Meteor ... .ijOfy y.OO
In 1.000 lots per 1,000. .3.50@10.00

Carn.-itlons :«a l.l»)

Valley l.Ooa 2 ml

violets ;*.' ."a

Uarrlsll a.OOwr.MW

('hrysanthemums 2.00(^12.110

Adlantum oO<" .".'>

Smllax., II («l(a,ll) 00

Asparagus 3.i.llOw 40.00

Boston, Nov. 10.

Koses Beauties il.0lW>.'.,(IO

tioniler. Perle 1 OOm 2 UO

Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2 00^.' a. 10

(tarnations 7o(« 1 .'.11

Valley 2.llUfu' 1 ul

Chrysanihemums 1 IX)''' It; uO

Adlantum 1 00

SmllaJt ;O.OII»' 12 110

Asparagus - 50.00

PHILADELPHIA, NOT. 10.

Roses, Beauties, select 20 00®2o.00

medium 12 0O.«'lC..00 ■

short I! 110® «. 00

Brld's.Mald') 2 110® 4.00

Meteor*. La France 2 Oi"" 4 (10

Carnatljns 75f" 2 1.0

Vallev a 00". 4.00

Chrysanthemums fancy 10.iiO(o2n no

ordinary 8.ll0al2 .'lO

Violets, double ."ii'ai .;.",

single California

Smila

10.1

2(1.1

John K Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^-"- NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breal(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other rhoire Ko(*e8 In
unexrelle<I <|Uiillty.

Carnations, Mignonette, Caltleya

and Valley.
THOS. 'VOUPtfO, Jr.,

4.3 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

WHOLESALE

59 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application

Edward C. Horan,

54 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WH0LE8SLE • FLORIST

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, '"^^o^tom'' «!««'''"*'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

CoDHlgrniuents from regular growers assigned separate space iu our luarket. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weeklj-; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and
are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel. 96118th street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th Street. UCUI VnOI/
near i;th Ave- Elevated K. K. HCYY lUllK,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

ConKlcinneiits Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

is completing aclilitions which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers for New York market please call or write.
49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

TELEPUdNE Ku.) liSth St.

The NEW York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowers! Florists' Supplies

wholesale.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

Wholesale Florists

k

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlfullurnl .tuclloncers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 10 to 12 feet long',
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Stroet,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG,

Gfll Flow ers oi Gomssi.

53 WEST 30th STREET,

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

I ORCHIDS WHOLESALE DEALERS IN 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK.

''' DAy"^ cut FLOWERS, Telephone 2778-38th S

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION. BEST MARKET PRICES.

346

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Nov. /J,

The gEEiD Tmde.

AMERICA^ SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; E. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

Henry Phillips and Sons.

We give herewith portraits of Henry
PhtlUps and Sons, representing the Henry
Phillips Seed and Implement Co. of To-
ledo, O., who have lately been awarded
the government seed contract. Henry
Phillips, Sr.,who established the business
in 1852, died February 28, 1896, since
which date Henry J. Phillipps, Jr., and
W. T. Phillips have had active manage-
ment of the business. Mr. Henry Phil-
lips, Sr., was an active member of the
American Seed Trade Association and
with his wife attended the Toronto meet-
ing of the association in June, 1894. He
also attended the Detroit meeting in 1S95.
In his home city, Toledo, Mr. Phillips
was well and favorablv known among

^'VvJii AUti Implements

High Wheels
Tubular Frame
Malleable Castings

-^

MAKE THEM THE LIGHTEST.
STRONGEST AND EASIEST

RUNNING

The "Iron Age" Double Wheel Hoe. Our "Iron Age" Double Wheel Hoe

can be converted into a practical Single Wheel Hoe, and also a Seed Drill in a moments' time.
When using the combined machine as a Wheel Hoe the Seed Drill attachment is not in ufe.
Saves wear.

SEEDSMEN who are looking for a complete line of satisfactory garden tools at right
prices should write for the "Iron Age Booklet" for 1.S9S and dealers' prices.

Baieman MTo go.

BOX 184

GRENLOCH, N. J.

o.

V* -p^ .

, '^

,&:;. .

wm

>^|By^

^-■'li ^'

HENRY PHILLIPS AND SONS.

his fellow citizens. He was prominent in
many city improvements as well as in
real estate matters; he was also a member
of the City Council and Produce Exchange.

August Rolker&Sons

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

For Florists and Horticulturists.

New Fall IJst mailed free to all applicants In the
trade.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

FAXON'S ' H^o^Jsl" PANSIES.

The be

flo

large, thick and velvety ; of superb col
markings. The perfection of form and texture.
In Trade Packets at Si. 00 each.
M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Ciirrrspondence policitod.

B.F. Brown, of Brown Bag-Filling Ma-
chine Company, returning from a Western
trip called at Chicago, November 11. Mr.
Brown is satisfied that the most satis-
factory solution of the Government seed
distribution question lies in the purchase
of seeds in bulk by the Department. The
Secretary, Mr. Brown says, is in favor of
this policy and the result he believes
would be a distribution of the newer and
rarer kinds which would interfere less
with the legitimate business of the seeds-
man.

Secretary Willard, of the Seed Trade
Association writes that a new order has
been issued by the traffic committee to
the express companies, dated November
1 and takine effect November 10, allow-
ing the 20% special reduction on all
seeds shipped in cloth bags or boxes.
This new ruling will be good news for the
trade, and in good season for spring busi-
ness.

PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y-.— On account of
the exhibitions the regular meeting of the
Dutchess County Horticultural Society,
called for November 10, is postponed
until November 17.

Lowell, Mass.— Paul R. Burtt, for a
long time connected with leading florists
in this city, has opened a place for him-
self at the corner of Bridge and Merrimac
streets.

JOSEPH BRECK&SOHS,coRPN

CROWBQS '^:P^

ofPEAS,BEANS
andSWEETCORN

Jobbers AMD l>c'^^'^ IN

^1 GARDEN Seeds

fi\ OF ALL KINDS.

' ■ TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION:

18 N CLARK ST.CHICAGOj '

TO

THE

SEED TRADE

The BROWN

Bag Filling
Machine -j*

PUTS UP SEED with absolute accuracy, at the rate of 30,000 packets per
day and at an expense of less than one dollar for operating e.xpenses. The
value of the seed saved by the use of the machine is largely in excess of the
entire cost of putting up the seed by any method.

8@°"CAN ANY PROGRESSIVE SEEDSMAN

AFFORD TO DO WITHOUT IT? • • • ...=©9

FITCHBURG, MASS
U. S. A.

The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.

i8g7.

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347

m

^

46

JADOO

55

PLANT YOUR SPRING BULBS IN JADOO FIBRE

Qg)

WATER THEM WITH JADOO LIQUID.

^

\\'c will otTer Cash Premiums at all Exhibitions in 1S9S for all plants
grown in JADOO that win scheduled First Prizes.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE msmm jadoo go.

815 Fairmount Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa.

^r

Chance^Make Money

BY PURCHASING

BULBS

AT CLOSING OUT PRICES

As below. Stock in excellent condition.

CHINESE NARCISSUS TRUE, au bulba. $1.60;
120 bulbs, $o-(«l; per IU<JO liiUbs, SK.'iU.

Lilium Longiflorum Bermuda, 5-7 Incli. per
euee. .JUO bulbs, »8:M).

Lili

Inch, per case-
Longiflorum Japan, V-'.* Inch, per ease.

M(IU bulbs *lli

White Roman Hyacinths, 12-15 cent per lOWi. $17.
11-12 cent 1(KI0.SI2..t0

Paper White Narcissus IIKHI $*i.oO

"ultercupOxalls UlOtl.JSOO

FreeslaRefraclaAlba 100(1,(1100

Lily (if thevallpylor Christmas flowertng (from cold

storagei, $10,00
Also a limited qunnilty of select fort In^ and heddlng
Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus and Crocus at

Astonishing Low Prices to Close Out

CASU WITH ORDEK,

C. H. JOOSTEN,

IMPORTER.

193 Greenwich St. NEW YORKi

Orders now booked for Spring De-
livery of Hardy Dwarf and Tree Roses, Cle-
matis, Snowballs, Hardy Azaleas, Rhodo-
dendrons, Tree Hydrangeas, etc, from the
Boskoop Holland Nuisery Association.

Sunset Seed & Plant Co.

Contract growers of

4 Sweet
^" Peas

for the wholesale trade.

Contract orders solicited.

Sunset Seed & Plant Co.

427 SANSOME STREET,

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

FOR SALE.

A FINE COLLECTION OF

ESTABLISHED CACTUS PLANTS,

about 800, costing over $600; can be

bought for |200.

E. S. SCHMID. 712 12th St , Washington, D. C.

PURE BONE FLOUR.

I Z Aiuinonla 4. .>0 percent.

Irf Bune PhoBpliate 50, UO per cent.

\ - POSITIVELY NO ACID.

4 Q Send fur samples, price, references.
' Z CEO. S. BARTLETT. 12.V, .,; W.ctb St.
^ succeBsorto Cincinnati,©.

CINCINNATI DESICCATING CO.

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Directory

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you have changed your address or firm
name since our last book was issued.

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an advertiser.

348

The American Florist.

Nov. 7j,

Stem Rot of Carnations.

We are troubled with dry or stem rot
among our Portia and Scott carnations.
It started after the cuttings were made
and put in the sand but not to any great
extent. Some few died of it in the field,
and now they are dying oflf in the house.
Will you kindly advise us what to do.
They were propagated in ordinary road
sand. S. & W.

Stem-rot is the most dangerous disease
the carnation is troubled with. A plant
affected is lost; even if it does not show
any visible signs it will succumb earlier
or later. Therefore the first step to check
the disease is to remove any plant that
is showing the least sign, and not remove
it carelessly, but be sure to take the soil
for two to three inches around the stem
with it; this is to prevent the spreading
of the disease.

As I have said, a plant affected is lost,
so all our eflforts must be devoted to pre-
vention; such as the spraying with the
copper solution, and this should be so
directed that It thoroughly washes the
foliage and runs down on the branches
and stem, making a settlement around
the same on the soil. Flowers of sulphur
can also be used; put a handful or two in
a piece of cheese cloth, forming a dusting
bag, only large enough to hold it between
the plant, and dust the branches at their
base, stem, and soil around the plant.

In fact any fungicide will be of benefit,
but onlv remember that it is not needed
on the foliage but on the soil, stem and
lower part of the branches. Other gen-
eral rules that never should be neglected
are good ventilation and applying sul-
phur on the heating pipes.

• Fred. Dorner.

Andover, Mass.

The recently organized Gardeners' and
Florists' Club held its first chrysanthe
mum show on November 5-(5, The dis-
• play of chrysanthemums was excellent,
the onh- criticism possible being that the
stakes used to support the blooms on the
pot plants were too numerous. The
showing of carnations was especially fine,
many of the most notable new varieties
being staged. Edith Foster was particu-
larly good. This variety seems to im-
prove with age. The collection of ferns
was verj' cieditable, of violets fair and
the loan of palms, tropical plants, etc.,
"for exhibition only" contributed in a
large measure to the success of the show.

BARGAINS IN BULBS

IVr 1000

Roman Hyacinths. U 12 ctm S12.00

" " r.'-loctni 17.50

Single Dutch Bedding Hyaclntha, In sept, colors. 20. UO

Forcing •• " 23 00

'* " Named " In sorts. 2Dd size 30.00

1st size. 45.00

" Tulip Jacht van Delft 4.50

" LaKelne 4 00

" Cardinals Hat 4 00

" Duchess de Parma 4.00

Llllum Longlflorum, .lapan, 0-8 Inch 18.00

7-'.llnch ;«.00

Narcissus Trumpet 'Von Slon 9 OO

" " Prlnceps 7.00

Double Von Slon. 2ad size 10.00

Single Tulips, finest mixed 3 50

Double Tulips, finest mixed 4.,')0

CASH WITH OKDER.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

EN6LEWOOD, N. J.

Mention American florist.

YOU WANT IT TO USE

YOU WANT IT TO SELL

Put the Eureka Kitchen
Garden and
Hot Bed^^

Seed Drill

In your 1898 Catalogue.

:ni.l .■,,v.•r^ I!.•.■t^, c':il.hiij;f. Carrots,
.rttu.'..., Oiiiuiis. K:iJi!,hi.-s, Spinach,
nd nil similar seeds whether vejie-
. .lust the thing for a

Kitchen Garden, Hot Beds
and Flower Gardens.

i a smiiU jA-y. of seeds. It saves time und
Tlie worli is easy as you stand in :iu
^ht position, you get a better stand and
■r plants.

Retails for only $1.50
To the trade $9.00 per dozen.

NUFACTUED BY

J. A. EVERITT,

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

F. C. HEINEMANN,

Fine Roses,
Carnations,

Chrysanthemums

and Smilax.
FRED. BURKI,

Wholesale Florist, BELLEVUE, PA.

LuTiK IHstiince Phone No. .'>. Bellevuu.

CHINESE PRIMROSES.

Per 100

Strong and well grown. Last call 82 50

PANSY PLANTS $3 50 per 1000; .60

BEGONIAS 3 00

CASH WITH <irih-;r.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Heinemann's
Seed Novelties.

1898.

Myosotis alpestris stricta ccelestina.

Sky blue, actually pl'lar shaped, a atrlb-
Iny novelty.

Salpiglossis variabilis superbissima.

A tjreat improveiuent, hest suited for
American climate.

Begonia hybrida gigantea "Mammoth "

UnBurpassed as bedder or pot plant.
Flowers of Immense size, lovely pttle
scarlet.

Viscaria oculata "Blood Brown."

t.>ulte an original color, never seen In any

The finest pickling sort In cultivation.
Whoever tastes It Is convinced of Its su-
perior quality. Excellent beeper, Kood

Pure white, best lor the market.

Seed Grower, ERFURT, GERMANY.

THE NICK OHMER

STRAWBERRY

The best Strawberry 1 have ever grown.
It has all the good qualities and none of the
poor ones $55.00 perlOOO to the trade.

WRITE loK CIRCUL.\R.

Also CHOICE GLADIOLUS BULBS at prices
that will suit you.

M. CRAWFORD, Cuyahoga Falls, 0.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

iSgj.

The American Florist.

349

IS SECOND TO NONE

Fitting the finger like
nicst the smallest weeus can oe
taken up without any trouble and
preventing the fiuger uail from
being injured through contact with
the earth.

lu all sizes to suit ladies and gen-
tlemen. Ladies can also wear it
over a glove.

Price, 10c; or by mail, 12c;
87.00 per gross, or 70c per doz.,
delivered in any part of U. S. or
Canada; half gioss orders at gross
rates; larger quantities at a reduc-
tion.

FRONT VIEW.

Sole Agent for Btatee New York, lUlnolB and Penna.

J. C. VAUGHAN.
14 Barclay St., 84 & 86 Randolph St..

NEW ¥ORK. CHICAGO.

For samples, epecimen sliow card and further par"
tlculars, address

T. W. BREEN.

p. O. Box ^IIS. SAN FRANCISCO. CAI..

Plant Seed Go.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

REPRESENTATIVE

Wholesale and Retail House
in the South West.

|W. and D's CELEBRATED |

I "SURE CROP" %

I MUSHROOM SPAWN. I

3 SPECIAL ciuoiations to large buyers.

I ALL KINDS OF BULBS:

3 Lilium Harrisii, Freesias. Roman Hya-
^ cinths, Narcissus, etc., etc. Special
^ pricts on application.

I WEEBER & DON, n^ro^^t^/rf

114 Chambers Street.

NEW YORK CITY.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

i«b;-w -voiiK: cit-k".

Send for quotations on all Florists" Bulb Stock.

^"Y DREER'S
GflRDtN Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.

They are tlie best at tlie
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.

HENRY A. DREER,
Pbllaaelphla, Fa.

Complete Slock In New York of.

VILMORIN'S EL&GTROTyFE.S

°" Flowers, Plants & Vegetables

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUES FREE OX APPLICATION.

— "" Barclay Street, P. 0. Box 2250, NEW YORK.

Sole Agent for VILMORIN-ANDRIEUX & CO., Seed Growers, Paris, France.

EVERY CATALOG OF

Seeds and Plants should ofter our Shears.
Close rates. Free Electros.
Kelly's Pruning Shears,

Flower Gatherer and Orape Picker.

All in one simple tool, which, uulikc
ordinary Shears,
holds tirmly any-
thing cut. Indis-
■pensible to Flor-
ists, Grape o
Plant Growers.

Circulars Free Pruning Shear Co.. ► remont. 0.

Many specialties offered on this
page are for the catalogue trade.

BOSTON & LOCKPORT BLOCK CO.

LOCKPORT, N. Y.

Established ISIO.

Manufacture tree and POT LABELS and Dahlia

Rods. All kinds and descriptions, plain or painted.

Orders and correspondence solicited.

CLARK BROTHERS

Manufacturers of

Paper Seed Bags

of every description, except I.ithographic Bags.
61 Ann Street, New Tork.

QUALITY! QUALITY!

Wotherspoon's name on any galvanized iron article for florists' use is a guarantee that it is
the best article of the kind made.

EUREKA FUMICATOR.
WOTHERSPOON ^

WATERING POT. j-T'C^S

WOTHERSPOON WATERING POT.

French Pattern.

POULTRY FOUNTAIN.

Best low priced fountain made.

PERFECTION FUMICATOR.

(with water tankj

LOW WATERING POT.

Very handy pot.

^

My aim in these goods has been quality, having from time to time added such improvements as
would be beneficial and strengthening to the article, at the same time getting the price down to such a
figure as to make the goods popular with the trade in general. For sale by leading seed houses
throughout the United States.

James R. Wotherspoon,

124 North Srd Street,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

350

The American Florist.

Nov. /J,

Pittsburg.

RAIN COMES AT LAST.— RANDOLPH & MC-
CLEMENTS DECORATE CARNEGIE HALL
FOR PRESIDENT M'KINLEY's RECEPTION.
— MR. CHAS. SIEBERT OPENS A NEW
STORE.

We are experiencing regulation fall
weather this week, rain with damp cool
atmosphere, but everybody is well satis-
fied, for the rain has been so very greatly
needed; in many places throughout
western Pennsylvania the drought has
been so severe that water was hauled
long distances from the river at a cost of
from forty to fifty cents per barrel. Some
of the florists report a slight improve-
ment in the demand since election day,
the 2d, and are of the opinion that busi-
ness will get better from now on. Stock
of nearly all kinds is plenty and good.
Roses are much too plenty, and are likely
to be until the 'mums are disposed of;
carnations are both plenty and cheap.
Violets are not coming in very freely at
present, but have not advanced in price,
remaining very low.

Mr. Fred Burki, wholesale florist of
Bellevue, reports business very fair but
prices low. He is cutting roses and
chrysanthemums of very fine quality and
also carnations. He has also just com-
menced cutting Harrisii lilies, being the
first this season.

Messrs. Randolph & McClements,
South Highland and Baum streets, B. E.,
have been very busy; on Wednesday of
last week they decorated Carnegie Hall
at Schenley Park for President Mc-
Kinley's reception, he and his wife having
come here in honor of "Founders' Day,"
it being the anniversary of the dedica-
tion of it. They also had two wedding
decorations on hand at the same time.
The decorations at Carnegie Hall were
very much admired and added very much
to the appearance of the hall. Messrs.
R. & McC. report general business with
them as good.

Mr. Cbas. T. Siebert, of Stanton
avenue, E. E., has opened in a new place,
a store for the sale of cut flowers and
general trade at 6015 Center avenue,
near South Highland. He has a fine
store-room, which he is fitting up in first-
class style; the situation and room are
much better than where he was on
Frankstown avenue. His greenhouses
are about IVi miles distant, which will
insure fresh stock at all times.

Mr. Julius W. Ludwig celebrated his
44tli birthday on Tuesdaj', and in the
evening was tendered a reception by the
American Social Club, of which he is
President. The occasion was a very en-
joyable one. Between forty and fifty
were in attendance and the evening was
spent in card playing, singing, etc.; an
elegant repast was served and congratu-
tory speeches made by many. Mr. Lud-
wig felt very much complimented by this
reception and responded to the well
wishes of his friends in a very feeling and
happy manner.

Mr. M. Rice, of M. Rice & Co., Phila-
delphia, was a visitor this week.

Regia.

FOR EXCHANGE.

165 DAYBREAK \ in frames now.
235 MCGOWAN : 640 good plants for
240 SCOTTS J $14 cash with order.
WANT 5 or 6inch Swords, Single Vio-
lets and Stock 'Mums.

E. I. BRADLEY, Florist,

MUKPUYSBORO, ILL.

HERR'S CARNATIONS.

All the Best Varieties.

Facilities to propagate 300,000 at one time. Every ship-
ment sent out with a guarantee that it must be satis-
factory or returned at my expense and the
money refunded.

LET ME ESTIMATE ON YOUR ORDERS.

=ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

20,000

CARNATIONS

WELL GROWN PLANTS CHEAP FOR CASH.

AhiskM

lli'.-tor,
Tiihil \V.-

ElJori.ilo,

M.'i.-..r, Mrs. Fisher, Wm. Si-i.i I,.

T. CiirllPdge, A.H.Lonsdale, Minnii- ( 'iMik.
II.!. 11 Keller, Purit.in, L. L. l.:iriil.orii.

1st eize, cash with order « IKl per 100

ir,l ■ ■' •• a 50 per Ml

l>ella Kox, Emma Wocher, Yellow Jacket,

1st size, cash with order SC.OO per lllO

I study to Diease every patron and pack care-
fully In light boxes. 1 guarantee entire sallsfac-
llon and tilK value for the money. We linve three Kx-
press conipaulee. Adams, American and United States.

KIND WOUDS NEVER DIE.

(jKEENSBtiKO, N C. Nov. 1, "'.IT.
Mk. Chas. T. Sieheut, Dear Sir:— The carnations
you sent me arrived on time. I return thanks for the
e.vtraH, also for your promplnf ss In sending the order.
I am sorry I did not order more when I was about It.
Respectfully Jas. Diiffv.

MoNTGoMEiiv City. Mo.. Oct. ".i^. "it".
Chas, T. Sifbekt, Dear Sir:— The carnations ar-
rived today In tine condition, lam well pleased with
them. Thanks for extras.

Yours truly, H. Wll.l.i.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

■ 100

MRS. GEO, M, BRADT $10.00

MRS, C. H. DUHME, . . . , 8,00
MARY WOOD, white, and DAZZLE SCARLET 5,00
METEOR. ALBERIINI, BRIDESMAID. GOLD-
FINCH and some SCOTT 4.00

F. DORNER & SONS CO..

L.A FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Always mention American Florist.

Wm. Swayne,

KENNETT SQUARE.
Bo.x 226. PENNA.

Carnation Specialist.

CARNATIONS

Free from Disease. Kleld-Krowu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices,

TTTrfcT T'TC '.000 LADY CAMPBELL.
V X\/XlXl ^ ». field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention American Florist.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD GROWN PLANTS.

SILVER SPRAY.
PORTIA.

NANCY HANKS.
DELLA FOX.

ROSE QUEEN.
WM. SCOTT.
$3,00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash tiinaii, CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS

After the early Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many florists plant Carnations. We
have a few thousand plants heeled in in
the cold house suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants, the last of
94,000 set out in the spring.
800 Grace Wilder, 200 Scotts,

2000 Silver Spray, 600 Eriesconrt,
1200 Albertinl, 300 Rosalind,

800 Dean Hole, 100 Armazindy,
1500 Portia, 100 IMrs. Carnegie.

S4.00 per 100.

J, L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

f?--=— ^^-^iN'

■^-^-^-^-^

IJlK^ttaae Gardens ^

(i ^-^* Queens, l.i.-^— i)

kCmnffs. GtMniums. Dmhlihs ^

i' MND roR OUR price; list (J

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $1,50 per dozen;
$10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, Paul P.O., Mich.
NEW CARNATIONS.

ed Hv

yeara.

untluuuua

ONEIDA I'lire pint, lieultliy; no

protliicer: Inr^iest size blctom.
RED JACKET— BriKht red. fine stem and calyx;

o.mtinuous crupper. StIO.OO per 100.
< )rdur.s booked now to be filled In rotation as fast as
rooted.

CARNATIONS.

STOCKY.
FIELD-GROWN

New and standard vars.,ft5.(X) per 100 and upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

r897.

The American Florist.

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Cut
Flowers

SPECIAL STOCK

FOR HIQHCLASS TRADE.

Thos. Young:, Jr.

Cattleyas,

Roses and
Carnations....

All the standard varieties.

Extra

American

Beauties

Violets,
Mignonette,
Roman Hyacinths,
Paper White Narcissus.
Ferns and
Asparagus

43 West 28th St., New York.
?>'n^'M^'» ]^ IV"* i^ )>"♦ l^"* i W l>'»^^^

!^
IS

is-

WM. C. SMITH

wnoiesaie Florist

No. 40 South 16th Street

PH/LADELPM/A

ROSES, CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS IN QUANTITY

A General Assortment of HIGH GRADE
Cut Flowers carried at all times

WRITE TO ME FOR THINGS
HARD TO GET

Our Central Location enables us to fill out=of=town orders

CONSIGNMENTS OF

CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED

at shortest notice.

LONG DISTANCE
PHONE

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352

The American Florist.

Nov.

^3,

Louisville, Ky.

The eighth annual chrysanthemum
show and floral festival given by the Ken-
tucky Society of Florists began today,
Wednesday, Nov. 10, and was a pro-
nounced success, the weather being very
favorable for the show. The hall was
handsomely decorated with large palms,
flags and bunting, which gave it a strik-
ing efiect. The music this year is given
by Frof. Wherlcy's orchestra, and they
play every afternoon and night. Mr.
Kunzman,the president, opened the show.
The judge selected for the show was Mr.
W. S. Bell, of Lexington, and he proved a
verj' competent one, too. The prizes were
as follows:

In chrysanthemum plants, bush form,
single stem, 1st, C. Schleeter; 2nd, Nanz
& Neuner; 3rd, Jacob Schulz. Specimen
plants, bush form, 1st, Nanz & Neuner;
2nd, J. E. Marret; 3rd, E. G. Reimers.
Standards, stem not less than 18 inches,
1st, J. E. Marret; 2nd, Jacob Schulz, 3rd,
Jos. Coenen & Co. Single stem, 1st, Nanz
& Neuner; 2nd, Jacob Schulz; 3rd, J. E.
Marret. Market plants, bush form, 1st,
Nanz & Neuner; 2nd, C. Schleeter; 3rd, J.
Schulz. Ten varieties. 3 blooms each, 1st,
Nanz & Neuner; 2nd, Henry Lichtefeld:
3rd, J. Schulz. Ten blooms, white, one
variety, 1st, J. Schulz; 2nd, C. Schleeter
3rd, Nanz & Neuner. Ten blooms, yellow;
one variety, 1st, Nanz & Neuner; 2nd, J.
Schulz; 3rd, E. G. Reimers. Ten blooms,
pink, one variety, 1st, Jacob Schulz; 2nd,
Nanz & Neuner; 3rd, A. Rassmusen, of
New Albany. Ten blooms, any other
color, 1st, Nanz & Neuner; 2nd, J. Schulz;
3rd, J. Marret.

The weather, being beautiful, helped to
swell thecrowd, and the hall wascrowded
all day long with flower-loving people-
Large crowds are expected throughout
the show.

The center of the hall is occupied by
long tables, on which are displayed in
jars the exhibits of cut blooms in great
profusion. Among the claimants for new
honors is a handsome yellow bloom of
the incurved variety, which is called the
Pennsylvania, which measures from 9 to
10 inches across. It was sent here by a
Philadelphia florist to be introduced.
The plants grown on single stems are far
better than ever before and were beauti-
fully arranged. Altogether the show this
year is a success, and the florists are well
pleased with the results. F. H.

Denver, Colo.— Mr. J. A. Valentine, of
Park Floral Company, left this week for
an eastern trip via. Chicago. He will
visit New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

By direction of Congress the Depart-
ment of Agriculture is investigating the
character and extent of the adulteration
of foods and drugs.

ALM

<Sfyee^

FRESH

ON HAND

ALL SEASONABLE VARIETIES.

rlccB lor selcrt aeeds quoted on application.

'404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

When you write to any of the ad-
vertisers in this paper please say that
you saw the advertisement in the
American Florisr

KBtablished 18S7

Largest Stock of

Tropical Plants

in the West.

GEO. WITTBOLD,

GROWER AND IMPORTER OF

TROPICAL PLANTS

1708 NORTH HALSTED STREET,

Corner Aldine Avenue, OHICAGO ILL

The foUo^vlii^ is a list of oar stock. It is in excellent condition, and
we are confident that ive can please you, both as to (]uality and value*

Measurements taken from top of pot to top of tallest leaf. Size
VARIETIES. Pot.

ARECA LUTESCENS, '■} plants In pot 4-lnch.

CORYPHA AUSTRALIS..
KENTIA BELMOREANA'.!

FDRSTERIANA.

latania borbonica..

PHCENIX RECLINATA

'* CANARIENSi'S.'

llelfilit Character

Inches.

Leaves.

Bach.

Doz.

Per 100

12-14

S3. 60

$30.00

\tf--U

8-10

W.T5

stoo

:«-:«

8-12

1.00

12 00

40-45

1.60

18.00

18-20

7-8

.50

5 00

18-?2

8-10

.75

11.00

lS-18

4- 5

.50

3.60

30.00

14-lU

h- 0

.75

7.20

'.10-24

3- 5

1.25

15.00

3tt-40

6-B

3.00

36.00

48-50

5-7

4.00

48.00

18-20

2-3

.60

3.60

20-24

3-4

.75

7.20

2S-30

3-4

1.26

15.00

50-54

4- K

4.00

48.U0

12-14

1- 2

.16

1.50

10.00

14-lti

3- 4

3.0O

25.00

18-20

4-5

.50

.1. 00

40 (10

18-20

5- 0

.75

a.oo

2.3-26

6-7

100

12.00

30-3t;

6-8

2.50

30 00

36-40

8-12

5.00

60.00

1.8-20

4-6

.50

500

22-24

4- 5

.75

0 00

20-30

5-6

1.00

12.00

18-20

4-5

.60

5.00

2i-2ti

5- G

.76

!i 00

2li-30

8-10

1.00

12.00

I^E>IiIVS.

NEPHROLEPIS EX ALT ATA, from 2-lnch pots per 100 $6 00

PECTINATA,

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

*' '* " 7-lnch pots, bushy plants

PANOANUS UTILIS, 4-lnch pots

LYCOPODIUM WREATHING, in any quantity at 3 cts. per yard up.

e warm weattier lastf). All orders from unknown parties ;
acceptable references.

2.00
1.60
2.00

1.50
4.00
3.00

THE AUTUMNAL MUSE.

OUR DEAR FRIEND. My stock has Grown very corpulent.

BY wM. K. HAimis. us growth has consumed my purse

The Soldier fives his life-blood, our country to save; kn a mar'" Skeleton- and and as I bad-

The Preacher elves us bliss bevona the grave; , * "" Mtciciuii, aim 41m Ji 1 Ddu

TbeDoctor.torelleveourpalns.respondstoeverycall; ly need my "dear iriend

But "Money" Is our dearest Irlend of all.

I will offer for the wanderer's return the following stock at 257o less than my
usual price for this month, November, only:

LATANIA BORBONICA In S-lnch pots, rJ.OO size, fsi $l..iO each.

'• " In trinch pots, 1. 00 size, (3) .75 "

" " In ;i-lnch pots. 8 0(1 per lOO size, ta O.OOperlOO

ARECA LUTESCENS In6lnchpots, 1. 110 size, (a .75each.

*' •' In 4-lnch pots. .40 size,® .30 "

All ray Arecas are grown 3 plants In the pot.
LIVISTONAS ROTUNDIFOLIA... ;i-lnch pots. ;ii cent size ® 36 cents each

DRACENAS SANDERIANA iWnch pots. ;ii cent size ® 26 cents each

TREE RUBBERS iFIcub Elastlca) In S-lnch pots, 4 branches and more. J2.00 size fa Jl.oOeach

55th Street and Springfield Avenue. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ^'cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT, GlenHeld, Pa.

H mllea below IMllBbur«. I*a.

Palms, all kinds and sizes. Ficus, Arau-
carias, Cyclamen, Primroses and
Azalea Indica in any quantity; prices
very low; quality A No. 1.

Eucharis amazonica, j^2.00 per lOO.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny City, Pa.

Mention American Florist.

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

^ JOSEPH HEAGOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

NEPHROLEPIS

EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS.

A few thousand strong rooted runners
at $2.50 per 100.

will make strong plants soon.

W. J. & M. S. VESEY,

00 Thompsou Ave., FOKT WAYNK, IND.

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The Great Horse Show

Draws all the fashion to Madison Square i

Good Flowers at fair prices

^^ , — ^r/~— Draws all the fashion to Madison Square Garden. W

w Square dealing and strict business principles draw the buyers

# every morning to the old reliable CUT FLOWER ESTABLISHMENT of

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^•««2 J. K. 'ALLErM, ^^

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^ Growers, take notice of the above facts. You will find it to your interest ^

^ to send your product here. It will realize full market value, and you will get ^

^ your returns promptly. ^

(^ Headquarters for Violets, Carnations, American Beauty, and all other leading ^

'^ varieties of Roses. Yours respectfully, J. K. ALLEN. ^

^ SHIPPING TRADE TELEPHONE, ^

(^ SOLICITED, TELEGRAPH OR MAIL. M^

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mill IKIhlllllr^ Up The Hudson "

T All the New Leaders: C. A. Dana,

T Mrs. Jas. Dean, Flame, etc. ■flllll\l'% ^

T Fancy varieties and novelties. |/ ||f||in^| %

X Fine stock from the best growers. '^

T Well bunched and properly handled. '^

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1^ AND ALL BULBOUS STOCK IN UNLIMITED QUANTITY. ^

I JOHN YOUNG, I

-1^51 West 28TH Street, NEW YORK CITY. 4

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Nov.

^J,

The Establishment of Public Parks.

The Importance of bringing together
information concerning the establishment
of public parks cannot be illustrated to
better advantage than it is in a little
publication that has recently come to
hand under the above title and relating
to the New York park system, which was
prepared by Mr. Gherardi Davis of New
York and read before the Historical
Society of that city.

After making a brief statement as to
the necessity of public parks in cities and
the desirability of guarding them against
encroachments, he gives the history of
the park movement in New York from the
first suggestion that was made in a letter
published in the New York Packet in
178.5 and addressed to the mayor and
aldermen of the city, calling attention to
the fact that "there is not in this great
city one proper spot where its inhabitants
can enjoy with convenience the exercise
that is necessary for health and amuse-
ment."

He then goes on to give the history of
Bowling Green, the Battery, and the
various squares and parks of the city,
from the time they were first suggested
until they were acquired by the city and
developed as public pleasure grounds,
giving many interesting historical and
other incidents connected therewith. It
is difficult for one unacquainted with
such matters to realize the amount of
careful investigation that is required to
bring together and verify the facts and
interesting incidents related in this pam-
phlet.

This pamphlet should be the forerunner
of similar publications in other cities, for
the subject is well worthy of the careful
investigation of students in local history,
and such facts and incidents as are here
brought together are not found in any
other publications with the exception of
the fragmentary and disconnected records
in park reports and occasional newspaper
and magazine articles.

There has never been made until very
recently a systematic effort to bring
together in any of the important libraries
complete sets of park reports. Some
park commissions even have not com-
plete sets of their reports in their own
offices, and almost every park commission
is unable to supply many of its back
numbers. The Park and Outdoor Art
Association are bringing together as
complete a set of park reports and other
material relating to outdoor art as can
be obtained. Information thus brought
together will be of the greatest value to
all persons who are interested in the park
movement which has come to be such an
important question in the development
of American communities.

Warren H. Manning.

The Holly Supply.

Reports from regular dealers and ship-
pers of this article in Delaware, Mary-
land and Tennessee, report well berried
trees and good foliage this season. As an
article of Christmas trade first-class holly
has more than held its own even in "hard
times" years and ought to do even better
this "prosperity" season. Christmas to
the florist, in all lines, is one of the days
which may generally be relied on for good
business.

Greenhouse Building.

LeNox, Mass.— H. H. Cook, range of
conservatories.

Montowese, Ct. — A. S. Barnes, one
commercial house.

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

Wholesale Dealers In

CUT FLOWERS.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Choice Orchids and Fancy stock for
Special work. ^^i^^^^^

CATTLEYA LABIATA,
OENOROBIUM FORMOSUM,
D. PHALAENOPSIS,
CYRRIPEDIUMS AND
ONCIOIUMS.
FARLEYENSE FERNS.

Prices on Application.

TELEPHONE 2778 381h STREET.

50 WEST aOTy STREET,

NEW YORK.

SPECIAL OFFER OF

JUST ARRIVED AND READY FOR SHIPMENT.

These Azaleas are packed in cases of 50, 75 and 100; put up in only the best market sorts,

such as

Deutsche Perle, Vervaeneana, Mme. Van der Cruijessen,

Bernard Andra Alba, Dr. Moore, Empress of India, Simon Mardner, Mme. Cam. van
Langenhove, Raphael, etc, etc.

10 cases, each containing 25 plants of 10-12 in. and 25 plants of 12-14 in per case J18 50

10 cases, each containing 35 plants of 10 12 in. and 40 plants of 12-I4 in per case 26.50

10 cases, each containing 50 plants ol 10-12 in. and 50 plants 12-14 in 34.00

2 cases each containing 100 plants of 12-14 in per case 42.50

2 cases, each containing 100 plants of 12-15 in per case 52 50

4 cases, each containing 150 plants of 9-10-11 in. size cer case 35 00

Order quick before they are sold. ''First come, first served."

L. C. BOBBINK,

Branch 0. the HorticultujaKo..^^^^^^^^ RuthCrfOrd, N. J.

PRIMULA OHINENSIS.

■Mnch pots J2.50perl00, eO.OOperlOOO

P R I M U L A J transplanted eeedllngs, from flats

$1,511 per 100.

FERNS, 3-inch pots $5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. FleW grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, strong field ktowd. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cutllnKS *2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA J2.00perl00

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Bonn and Golden Fleece... $3.00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Hooted cuttings tl.50 per 100, tU.OO per 1000

C. LENGENF£LDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

Please mention American Florist.

SPECIALTIES

IN BK8T VABLBTLH8.
R08E8* from 3-lDch pota.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
^ VIOLETS.

Price* low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FlSHKILU, N. Y.

FIELD-GROWN

CLOTHILDE SOUPERT,! Two year ol(
METEOR, - extra stroi

>ld,

, -strong,

LA FRANCE, J $10 per 100.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.
PELARGONIUMS.

A fine lot In 2 W-lnch of the followlDK varieties : Mme
Ttilbaut. Mabel. Mrs. Robert Standlfurd, Criterion
Dr. Andry. Lord Naoler. etc. Our selection, a fair pro

Sortlon of all varieties. (X) cents per dozen. $o 00 per 100
[me. Thlbaut and Mrs. R. Standlford, To cents per
dozen, $t: 00 per 10(i. Two plants eacb of the six varie-
ties by mall postpaid for 75 cents.
Cash with order.

SEND FOR
SIZES'"'"

PRICES

lowiNjoNsonit

CHFSTNUT HILL. = PHILA PA.

Mention Amerloan Florlit.

1897.

The American Florist,

355

Bassett 8 Washburn,

GROWERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

m FLOWERS

AND

Florists'
Supplies

WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF AHEBICtM BEAUTIES IN THIS COUNTRY,

Besides growing large quantities of Brides, Bridesmaids, Kaiserin, Meteor, Perks, Carnot and La France, we grow
the finest Lily of ttie Valley the year round. Very choice 'Mums at reasonable prices. Florists wishing to have Flower
Exhibitions of their own should send direct to the grower and get the stock selected for them.

Our Harrisii Lilies will be ready for Thanksgiving trade. We shall also have a large supply of Roses,
Carnations, Valley and other stock.

^^~. 'wi^iTEj ujs F!*oie r»ieiCEj«s. ^ — ■ —

Every up-to-date florist appreciates the advantage of buying direct from the grower.

Greenhouses and Residence,
Hinsdale, III.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE No 10.

FT & WASHBURN,

88, 90 and 92 Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO, ILL.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE MAIN 223.

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I FOR ONE WEEK ONLY

FRESH IMPORTATION PER STEAMER LUCANIA

ON MUSHROOM SPAWN .... ^g 00 100 lb.

ON BAMBOO CANES, 7 to 8 ft. long ... 7 oo 1000

ON FERTILIZER RAMSHEAD, no equal - - 2 25 100 lb.

ON FERTILIZER CLAYS, English - - - 3 50 56 lb.

ON TOBACCO STEMS, fresh $\ 25 100 lb. 5 00 500 lb.

ON TOBACCO DUST, extra strong 1 75 100 lb.

ON WATERING CANS, extra strong $1 50 6 qt. ^1 75 8 qt. $2 00 10 qL

ON FUMIGATORS, heavily galvan'zed half bushel stems ;?1 90

ON HYACINTH GLASSES, all colors - - $1 oo doz.

ON LILY BOWLS, handsomely cut 6 in. $\ 25 doz. 8 in. $2 25 doz.

ON STRAW MATS .... 6x6 gl 50 $17 00 doz.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS^54and56DeySt.,NEW YORK.

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HERBACEOUS
PERENNIALS,

The most complete stock
in America

PiCONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,
ETC., ETC.

JACOB W. MANNING,

The Reading Nursery, READING, MASS.

BSTABLISHEU 18*1.

WILD SMILAX

strong, 3-year plants, |10.00 per 100;
$80 00 per 1000.
Sample mailed for 20 cents.

JOHN FRASER, Huntsville, Ala.
100,000 GINERflRlflS.

Brilliant Strain, 2li(-inch, J2.00 per 100;
3-inch, |;3 00 per 100.
CALCEOLARIAS, 7.%-\n., %l per 100.
WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Creen Streets,

UTICA, N. V.

2,000 DOUBLE EXTRA

CALIFORNIA VIOLET CLUMPS

From field, 54.00 per lOO to close. Order quick
They are fine. IMO SWANLEY, 2^ in., %i per 100.
400 SMILAX.2J^ in, lots for $5.00.

BENJ.CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

WE CAN FURNISH

Pearl Tuberose Bulbs

All ii;itiv.- Tn-cs. .Shrubs anil Hav Plants. .Mso
voun- I'iti-h PINKS. HOLLY and' Wild SMILAX
r.ir DKCDK.n'lNG. Write and tell us what you
want. No \'h11o\v Fever here!!

JAS. M. LAMB, Fayetteville, N. C.

356

The American Florist.

Nov. /J,

St. Louis.

BUSINESS FAIR —MR. F. WEBER ENTER-
TAINS BOWLING CLUB. — C. YOUNG &
SONS HOLD A FREE CHRYSANTHEMUM
SHOW.— VISITORS.

Business Is only fair, with occasional
spurts. The last few days have been cold
and bracing, and the stock is showing up
better, but the prices are low. Large
quantities of roses and carnations are
coming in and selling for almost nothing,
snd the best of roses can be bought for
$1.50 to $2 per 100. Carnations can
also be bought for from 50 cents to $1
per 100. Chrysanthemums are in full
force and are crowding the other flowers
to some extent. The best blooms are
sold at 15 and 20 cents each; second
quality at 75 cents and $1 per dozen.

An invitation was extended to the
Bowling Club by Mr. Fred C. Weber to
attend a house warming at his new and
beuutiful residence and store, 4326-28
Olive street. The guests began to
arrive at 8 p. m. and found every thing in
readiness to make it pleasant for them.
After inspecting his most elegant store,
conservatories and vaults the guests
were asked up stairs to partake of an
elegant lunch and refreshments. After
the lunch speech-making and songs were
in order by Messrs. Kunz.HelwIg, Bauer,
Koenig, Fillmore aud Beneke. The party
broke up shortly before 12 p. m. and
everybody had a good time. Those
present besides the host, hostess and their
family were Mr. and Mrs. Kuoz. Mr. and
Mrs. John Young, Mr. and Mrs. Kuehn,
Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Beneke, Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Beyer, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Konig;
Sr., Mr. aud Mrs. James Young, Mr. and
Mrs. C. C. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Al
Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore, Mr.
Andrew Meyer and Dr. Henry Helwig.

C. Young & Sons held a free chrysan-
themum show at their greenhouses last
week. The magnificent display of plants
attracted an immense crowd. The ex-
hibition was complete and artistic in
every detail.

Mr. GuUett, of Lincoln, 111., and J. T.
Williamson, of Memphis, Tenn., were our
visitors last week; also Mrs. Vesey, Fort
Wayne, Ind.; Mr. Hunt, Terre Haute,
Ind.; W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; Mr.
Heller, New Castle, Ind.; Mr. Tower,
with IE. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.;
Mr. Riesing, with Nathan Smith & Son,
Adrian, Mich.

Leguminous Root Tubercles.

A series of experiments were made at
the Louisiana Experiment Station to
ascertain the influence on leguminous
root tubercles of deep and shallow plant-
ing, the depth to which the nutrifying
organisms penetrate, and the results of
transferring organisms from one host to
another. Cowpeas were planted at
depthsof 1. 3, 3, 4, 5 and 6 inches. The
best root formation and the greatest
number of tubercles were obtained with
seeds planted 2 and 3 inches deep.

After taking precautions to avoid infec-
tion from other sources, a number of pots
were filled with soil taken from 1, 2 and
3 feet below the surface and Lima beans,
New Era cowpeas, peanuts and white
lupines grown in it. Only on the plants
grown in soil taken at the depth of 1 foot
were tubercles formed, but they were not
so numerous as from surface inoculation.
The experiment in transferring the organ-
isms from one host to another indicated
that each plant, or at most each genus of
plants, supports a specific organism cap-
able of developing root tubercles.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

American

Beauties

40 houses devoted to this
.. variety. ..

12 FIRSTS AND 2 SECONDS OUT OP is ENTRIES AT THE CHICAGO SHOW.

Reinberg Brothers,

51 Wabash Ave.,

....CHICAGO.

PETER REINBERG.
GEORGE REINBERG.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

Successor to the Wisconsin Flower Exchange.

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies,
Xmas Holly and Bouquet Green. . . .

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

A trial will convince you of the superiority of our goods .^.^^

PHONE MAIN 874.

457 Milwaukee Street,

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2^-inch pots 40 cts. per doz.; 82.50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

25^-inch pots -lO cts. per doz; 82 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3- inch pots 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field-grown 81. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88 00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.110 per 100: Portia. Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich.

EVERGREENS.

Specimens for pots and
Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade List.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MOKRISVIl^LE. Bucks Co . PA.

Why not buy your

SPHAGNUM MOSS, BOUQUET GREEN,
.... PEAT AND CHRISTMAS TREES

from one who secures his stock from the woods
direct. Write for prices, stating just what you
need and how much.

Z. K. JEWETT & CO., Sparta, Wis.

Pandanus Veitchii.

Clean plants in
Good condition.

7-lnGh pots $1.50 each; $18 per doz.

Also a few fine 8-inch at $2.00,

9-inch at $3.00, lo-inch

at $4.00 each.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

6ERMANTOWN. FA.

GANNAS

ALSACE,

ITALIA.

AUSTRIA.

Fine plants SPIR/EA A. WATERER.
LOCAN BERRY TIPS.

rSf-Wrlte for prices.

TH£ CONARD & JONES CO.. West Groye. Pa.

SWORD FERNS.

per 10 per IfW

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA, 3 in. . JO.CO »5 50

4-in. . 1.10 10 00

6-in. . 1 60 l.S.flO

" ex.stronjf, 5-in. . 2 00 19 OO

TDBEROSA, .! in. . . .60 5.50

Send ior Wholesale List of PALMS, etc.

W. J. HESSER, 03*^317^3, Plattsmouth, Neb.

iSgy.

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357

Jol^D 1. I^ay9or —

49 Wrst 28th Street

NEW \''=^RK ^ ^ ;^ ^

r

(^-C-Crsrc^ Special extra stock of American ^^

J J Beauty, Meteor, Bride, Brides- ^

maid and Morgan Roses; the , „^

finest Carnations in this market. «/* ^ Exhibition '<^^
Chrysanthemums, Violets, Mignonette, Bulbous

stock, etc

npHIS establishment controls,
* as heretofore, the stock of

many of the largest and most

noted growers.

MARKET QUOTATIONS
ON APPLICATION

jfe^^jfe ^ ^ jfe io ^ io io ^ io io iojioio 1

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Cut Tlowers

Wholesale and
Commission . . .

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The finest grades of al! leadingf
and seasonable flowers. Retail
trade supplied with best stock
at daily market prices ^* ^ J-

39 West 28th Street '^Jg?

Xm Vork city

358

The American Florist.

Nov. 13^

Northampton, Mass.

A fairer November day never shone than
that which marked the opening of the
third annual chrysanthemum show of the
Horticultural Society, and a finer set of
chrysanthemums never graced City Hall
than those which show the result of the
skill and attention of the growers of the
Meadow City, and attractive as have
been the previous exhibitions that of '97
shows marked improvement.

As usual Donald McGregor, gardener
to E. H. R. Lyman and E. J. Canning,
gardener to Smith College, weie the
largest exhibitors, both showing groups
of specimen plants never before equalled
in this section. Mr. Canning's plants
were for exhibition only. H. W. Field,
Alex Parks, L.H . Dimock, R. B. Graves
and N. L. Hospital all made fine dis-
plays of plants and blooms. E. D. Shaw
of Holyoke also made a fine exhibit of
roses and carnations, also a vase of
Oueen, that won admiration from all
visitors. L. W. Goodell, of Pansy Park
showed tuberous begonias of good size
and color. One table of plants grown by
children was quite an attraction and
some of the plants were really good.

Mr. G. H. Sinclair of Holyoke acted as
judge and made awards as followi:

PLANTS.

Best six plants distinct named varieties, 1st. D.
McGregor. Three plants, same conditions, 1st. D.
McGregor. Specimen white, also pink, D. Mc-
Gregor. Specimen yellow, 1st. D. McGregor; 2nd,
G. W. Thorniley. Specimen red, 1st, D. McGregor.
Any other color, 1st, D. McGregor.

Twenty-five plants grown to sinirl'- stfni. l^t, U.
McGregor; 2nd, Alex Parks. Twflvr ^iii-l.' vk m.
1st, D. McGregor; 2nd, A. Parks. si\ suui^ -1,111,
1st, McGregor; 2nd, G. W. Thornil.> i;.-i jrciiii,
arranged for effect and liniiifd t<. i.Mi -.luji-' ir. t.
palms and ferns added. Isi II \\ in Id .'nH

Alex Parks; 3rd, D. Mc-(:n Li.i K.'^i -1 im- n

plant grown without aid ni i:r-'.iiii,,iis-', i-i,-;ii,l
and 3rd. Geo. P. Campbell.

Cl'T FLOWERS.

A^ase thirty cut blooms, not less tliaii f> of a dis-
tinct named "variety, 1st. 1). Mctin'sjur: 2iid. II. W.
Field; 3d, A. Parks. V:isr 1 «.lv .lisimrl, varie-
ties, 1st, I). McGreiror: -.'ikI \ I'ul.s, Tim-Iv.-
red, 1st, D. McGregor. Tw.hr innl, 1-1 A. Parks;
and, H. W. Field; 3d, D. M>i,i.-,,i I im ii,. wliit,-,
1st, D. McGregor; 2nd, A. I'aik,; :iil c H
Thorniley. Twelve yellow, 1st, A. I'ml-s ^inl, II.
W. Field'; 3d, G. W. Thorniley. Twh,. ;|l,^ ,,ii,, i^
color, 1st, McGregor; 2nd, G. \\ . riiuinilf\.
Specimen bloom, 1st. H. \V. Field; 2nd, McGregor;
3d, .V. Parks.

Best display of carnations, not less than 4 varie-
ties twenty-five of each variety. 1st. A. Parks.
Twelve white, 1st, H. W. Field; 2nd. G. W. Thorni-
ley. Twelve scarlet. 1st, H. \V. Field; 2iul. G. \V
Thorniley. Twelve light pink, 1st. II. \\ . Field;
2nd, McGregor; 3d, A. Parks. Twelve dark pink,
1st, D. McGregor; 2nd, H. \V. Field; 3d, A. Parks.
Twelve any other color, 1st, A. Parks; 2nd. G. \V.
Thorniley. •

Fifty violets, double blue. 1st. D. McGregor; 2nd.
R. B. Graves. Fifty violets, single blue, 1st, I).
McGregor; 2nd, E. B. Grsives; 3rd H. W. Field.
G. W. Thorniley.

The Bouquet Green Market.
The supply of this article in northern
Wisconsin and Michigan promises to be a
full one. The pickers, although they be-
gan late, have improved the bright
Indian summer weather and stimulated
by good prices paid by the country mer-
chants at the start have rolled up good
round lots of it. Some new territory has
also been opened. Here and there, as is
often the case new buyers have taken
hold in a speculative way and taken all
in all while the market is yet unsettled the
trade prices are already below the
average and it is hardly probable that
any material advance will take place.
The quality is considerably better than
the average and buyers as a rule are car-
ing for and crating it in better shape.

To insure a Good Market,
Best Prices and Prompt Returns,
Growers for New York Market
Should send Cut Flowers to

JAMES M. KING,

49 West 29th Street,

-NEW YORK CITY.

Enlarged space and all facilities for a large business.
Over twenty years' experience.

CALL OR WRITE.

Telephone 1675 38th Street.

CUT FLOWERS

Roses, Carnations and Smilax.

Oldest Growers South. Try us.

GEORGIA ROSEHOUSES, Atlanta, Ga.

A. Schultheis

COLLEGE POINT, N. Y.

PALMS

AND
SEASONABLE

Concord, N.H. -Geo. Main has removed
his office from Pleasant street to the
corner of Merrimac and Orchard street.

XMAS v^^^r""

ARECA WILMOREANA, '^^'Z't.:^

.'lOc. up.

CYCLAMEN PLANTS, 'i^^L^i^

1(11.. UiM.-li.'s. m.-.liiiiu pliints, 2,5c.

AZALEAS, ,v^^"«:":;^'.^"^ '"^'- ^'^^^•"'-

Extra Metrosideros in bloom.

Chrysanthemums in pots, good.

Take trolley from Loug Island City. Phone call
51 F College Point.

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

Small surplus of fine plants 12 to 18 inches high
above the :i-inch pots. Price 820,00 per 100.

ARECA LUTESCENS. from ■l-iu. pots. 2 ft. high 'JOc.

Also a few fine plants of PANDANUS VEITCHII.
4. 5, Band 7-inch pots, well colored, at reasonable
price.

W. T. BELL, Franklin, Pa.
Rooted Cuttings of the

New Geranium Mme. BRUANT

Ready Now.

I am able to furnish this womlerful an.1 distinct
variety now by the hundred and thousand. No flo-
rist can be without this variety, belnn certainly the
finest p'ant novelty of the year. Order at once and
Ket the first grown crop. 75 cts. per dozen, by mall;
WOO per 100, by express: $2.i.0O per lOOO.
FRED. SCHNEIDER, 761 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland, 0.

PALMS CHEAP

To make room, 1 will sell for

cash, 10,000 Latania Borbonicaat

$10,00 per 100. Less than 100
1 5c. Plants strong;, not drawn,
and are ready for 5 -inch pots.

The E. HIPPARD CO.

YOUNGSTOWN, O.

FOR SALE.

Cineraria Hybrida Grandiflora, rme

plants, 3-inch pots, $4 00 per 100. Also
ASSORTED BEGONIAS, Jinch at $5 00
per 100.

E. F. OVERMAN, Wabash, Ind.

Hardy Shrubs.

WELL ASSORTED

^50.00 per 1000.

Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE. Bucks Co., PA.

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Wholesale Florists,

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The American Florist.

Nov. 13,

Boston.

TRADE QUIET AND PROSPECTS NOT BRIGHT.
— VIOLETS SELLING FAIRLY WELL. —
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CARNATIONS AND
ROSES UNSATISFACTORY. — LECTURE BY
ROBERT FARQUHAR. — DEATH OF N. GOOD-
NOW.

Not much improvement is yet apparent
in city trade. No doubt tlie quality of
flowers sold daily now would a few years
ago have been considered a big thing, but
with the enormously increased production
and the multiplicity of outlets there is
little in it for either grower or dealer indi-
vidually under present cercumstonces.
To make a shortage that would stimu-
late buvers to pay old values for flowers
a demand must be created that would be
far beyond the possibilities. The only
flower that seems to fairly hold its own
is the violet. Violets do not bring over
fifty to sixty cents per hundred, but that
is a fair price for the goods, as prices go
on general run of cut flower stock and
the quality of the violets in this market is
not to be compared with the stock that
New Yorkers enjoy and are willing to
pay one dollar and upwards for. Chrys-
anthemums run from $2 to $8 per hun-
dred, with sales slow. Four dollars is
the prevailing rigure for fair average
Ivorys. Carnations are slow with evi-
dences of overabundance for the demand
and roses are, perhaps, the most unfor-
tunate feature of the list at present.

Robert Farquhar gave an interesting
talk, with stereopticon illustrations, at
Tiemont Temple on Monday evening,
descriptive of his recent visit to the Pa-
cific slope and Yellowstone Park. Avery
remarkable greenhouse was one of the
many interesting pictures presented. It
is situated In Yellowstone Park, at an
elevation of about 6000 feet and heat is
furnished by a boiling spring over which
the greenhouse is built. In winter tie
structure is covered with from fifteen to
thirty feet of snow.

N. Goodnow of Sudbury died on Novem-
ber 3, aged 53 years after a short illness
with consumption. He was the proprie-
tor of an extensive range of carnation
houses and his stock is well known in the
Boston market.

Again the Sow Bug.

I have been troubled exceedingly this
fall with some pest devouring my violet
blooms. I find about 50% of my blooms
imperfect and many with the petals en-
tirely consumed. I watched closely to
find the pest and at last I discovered that
it was none other than the "innocent
isopod" that yonr wriler of October 30
is trying to shield from annihilation.

I am an observer that they will eat
many kinds of green stuff, for instance
violet blooms and Begonia Rex are
favorite luxuries, and other things that I
might mention.

I must agree with the writer that they
do like decomposed vegetable substances
like wood, straw, paper, etc. But in the
ease of my violet house every thing is com-
paratively new, only having been built
two years, and there is no decayed vege-
table matter about the house; everything
is as clean as a whistle. I for one un-
fortunate person would like to know
of some easy remedy. The snail is an
easy thing to get rid of as some of them
are large enough to vaccinate with a
double-barreled shot-gun, but the sow
bug beats me every time.

Providence, R. I. Wm.E. Chappell.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

GLADIOLI ^U^tT^^

Tht> liest stocks In America Brown bv the
nillllou. Carefully selected itePdIingB, Blving
tbe widest possible raug;e iu color, thorough-
ly up to tlate.
PEERLESS - Best commercial lOO lOIO. lOOOO-

mlxture.liO percent white and llBht.. $1.00 $.S 00 *7U.OO
PREHIEK— Beat cheaper mixture.

ao per cent white antl IlKht 1.1)0 7.00 IS.OO

POPIJLAK— A cheap mixture of 1st

and M size bulhs 75 .'i 00 60.00

CHILI>?*1I-A choice mixture of this

m-andtype -1.00 30.00 260.00

LEVIOIN Kl— An excellent mixture

select seedllniis 1. Si 10.00 '.H).0O

Florists' white and light, flrst-olass In

every respect 3.00 25.00 200.00

standard white and ll^ht, an excellent

mixture 1.60 10.00 'JO. 00

Kcd-.cholce reds and scarlets l.OU tl.OO 50 00

Pinks, choice pink and rose 100 8.00 70 00

Yellows, choice yellow and orange 2 50 20 OO 175.00

Varlenated, choice 2 00 15.00 125.00

I'AHTIAL LIST OP NAlilED KINDS.

Afrlcaln.Katlma, Grand Koutie.Bertha,
May. Mabel. Ajax. Addlsjn, La

Marck. BueeneScrllie :iO 00 250.00

Brenchlyensls. Ceres. M. Moneret. Na-
poleon III «00 50.00

.lohn Bull 15.0012)00

Isaac Buchanan. Hesperlde. Octoroon. 25.00 200.00
Anjiele. Aurore. Duchess of Edinburgh 40.00

hen Follett 60 00

Snow White 10,00 90.00

Shakespeare 6 00 46.0U

Burbank, Italia. L. Vauiihan. Columbia. .. .$10.00 per 100

Souv d'A. Crozy. E. Lemolne. Midway.

ChlcaKO. Eld .rado 0 00

A-Jstrla. J. D. Cabos. Ad Avellon. Pres.
Carnot. J C Vaughan, L. E. Bailey,
Geo. 8t Hllalre... 4.00

Florence VaURhan. Melssner. Oriole.

Sunshine and (,iueen Cli-Jrlotte S.50

Chas. Henderson. A. Bouvler. Egandale,
P. bruant. P. Marquant..!. M.Samuela,
J. W. Elliott S20 00 per 1000, 3.50

DAHLIAS.

NOVELTIES— C. W. Bruton, Iridescent.

princess Harry 25 00 per 100

Agnew 20.00

Bird of Passage. Country Lad. Chick.
Etbel, Frank Smith. Lucv Fawcett. May
Ix)mas Pluton. Psyche, Henry Weldon,
Ruby Queen, Trlomphe de Solferino, Vi-
vid, etc 8,00

CACTUS-Henry Patrick. King of Cac-
tus. Maid of Kent, Npmpba;, Oriental
Obon. Orange Scarlet, Zulu, Lyndhurst,

Cocblnenl. etc 8 00

PONIPONE-Allle Murray, Capt. Jack,
Nettle. Guiding Star, Dandy Little Cac-
tus, Lou Kramer, Prince Charming, Red
Piper, K, F. .lungker. Crimson Beauty,

Klelna Dometla.etc 8.00

SINGLES— A. Barlllet, Fashion, Kate,

I, Pitman, Edelweiss, J. Downle S 00

GERANIUMS— A grand selection of 30 sorts.
CARNATIONS— The cream of our ,^.000 seedlings
of '.14. "'.15 and "OH are well woith bearing In mind. We
have some white, pink, red and yellow that embrace
the essential elements of the perfect carnation to a
high rlegree. Our strain of summer blooming carna-
tions Chobaud, Margaret, etc., are crossed with Day-
break etc, and vice versa. Is something very flue.

CHYSANTHEMUMS-A good selection of best
old and new sorts, stock plants. G. W. Chllds, Robin-
son, Mrs. Hlglnbotham, Gladys Spauldlng, Queen,
Mrs. Clias. Davis, M, M.Johnson, Ermlnllda. H. Blood-
good, Bonnalfon. Mrs. E. G. Hill. M- IIonder80n-50c
per dozen. Mrs. Perrln.Georglana Pitcher, $1,00 per doz,
SMI LAX-Flne. In stock, 110.00 per lOOO.
Send us list of your wants.

BETSCHER BROS., Canal Dover, 0.

We offer 1200 fine Bridesmaids
at a remaricably low figure.
Splendid stock to follow 'mums.

Also 1000 :3-inch METEORS, at $2.00
per 100; $17.50 per 1000.

:»-WKITE AT ONCE.

W. H. GULLETT & SONS,

LINCOLN, ILL.

Cut Smilax

15 cts, PER STRING.

RED PAIMROSES, 3-incli pots, |4 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

DI1RRFP< — ,„.

8-12 leaves, 10-12 in. high 88 00

12-18 " 13 18 " •' 4 OO

LANXAINA (Jacques Minot)

Bestof all Lantanas; 4-in. plants iti bloom 'J 00

CYCAS REVOLUTA

A few hundred good plants in 4 in. pots,
cold grown 8 00

NEPHROLEPISX^'ca

' ' Here is where we shine, " as we have the
largest stock in the west.

Per 100
IV, in. pots $10 00

3 • •' . 15 00

4 " •■ 30 00

5 " pans, fine stock 6 00

h.7 » 00

JNO.G HEINL&SON,

TERRE HAUTE.

Cash with order please. INDIANA.

I MILLION

to offer thg following season
In W.\ of the latest and best
man][unth named vars. In
cultivation, free from rust or
mildew, Satisfaction and
safe arrival guaranteed li
every way to all partsof U. S.
and Canada. (Si tvi cts. per lllO;
$5 .id per 1 000. 5.000 for $25,00,

10,000fOr $4,")00, 25,0<I0 for JIOO.OO. E.Xl'KESS PREPAID.
KOOTEn PETUNIA CUTTINGS, double

Dreer's and Henderson's latest strain, tlnest on eartti,

(._■ $1.2.') perllKI; $II1,(KI per lOIIO. E.tpre8s prepaid.
H ELIOT ROPES, rooted cuttings, 10 named vars .

$1.00 per Kill; j;s iKi per lOOO. Express iirepald.

TESTIMONIAL.

MR. C. HUMKELD. Clav Centre. Kans,,
Dear, Sir: -I cannot say too much for your plants

I used to be one of the largest growers of Verbe-
nas In Central New York State but 1 never saw any-
thing their equal both in strength and robust cuttings,
perfectly clean and free from all disease; they were
not heated In packing on account ot the long distance
they had to come. VoursKespy, tjENRV BURT,

Florist, 211 a. Genesee St., Syracuse, N. Y.

Cash Please

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

STRONG.

HEALTHY

PLANTS,

ROSES

from 2 5^ and 3-inch pots, Perle, Sun-
set, Morgan. Siebrecht, Bride, and
Bridesmaid, $3.00 and $5.00 per 100.

CARNATION PLANTS, m Cold Frame,

Wm. Scott, Portia, E. G. Hill, Tidal Wave,
Kose Qjeen, $4 per 100; $30 per 1000.

SWAINSONA, white, plants from 4-inch
pots in buds, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100.

I will exchange for H. P. ROSES.

JOSEPH HEINL, Jacksonville, III.

Ventilate

WITH THE

EVANS

"fiiiaiienge"

RICHMOND, IND.

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SAMUEL S. PENNOGK

HOLESALE
FLORIST

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1612=1614=1616 Barker Street

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE

Philadelphia

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AMERICAN BEAUTIES °;;„"'™crT'

Write us for prices on large quantities. We handle the entire cut of several of the
largest Philadelphia growers of this Rose.

Fine Carnations

V>y the thousand at anj- time.

Lilies of the Valley

Always on hand.

Fine Violets, Double or Single,
Orchids, and other Choice Flowers.

We have enlarged our store; main floor now contains 2,100 square feet, with J
cellar and second stor}' of same dimensions.

Our careful packing insures safe delivery.

Facilities for shipping unsurpassed.

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The American Florist.

Nov. 13^

Cleveland.

RAINY WEATHER— PINK IVORY NOT AT ITS
BEST.— A. GRAHAM & SON HAVE A FREAK
BATCH OF VIVIAND-MOREL. — LARGE AT-
TENDANCE AT CLUB MEETING.

Looking at the weather as it is at the
time of this writing, it is a matter of
great congratulation that the chrysan-
themum show does not come off until
next week, for a worse specimen of fall
weather in Cleveland would be very hard
to find; it blows, rains, does everything
but snow, though it will very likely end
up with that and a frost to put the final
touches on everything. Speaking of
weather, this fall is certainly a record
breaker, as we have escaped even a white
frost sufficient to kill coleus up to now.

There has been considerable uneasiness
lest, owing to the warm weather, all the
best exhibition chrysanthemums should
be over, but there will not likely be any
dearth owing to that difficulty, as nearly
all the customary varieties will be on
hand with not more than one or two ex-
ceotions.

Viviand-Morel, this year, as well as
Pink Ivory, are very pale; Pink Ivory in
most cases showing almost no trace of
its beautiful color, while Viviand-Morel
is with many a yellow white with a dash
of pink only. A.Graham & Son have a
pink batch of Morel in which every flower
has the petals standing out straight and
much quilled, instead of being flat petalled
and drooping as is usual. This lot has
normal color; two other lots in other
houses are pale In color and normal in
fjrm. All the batches are from the same
stock plants, struck, potted and grown
together aud planted in exactly the same
soil. Plants grown in the same house
last year were not abnormal in any way.

There was a very large attendance at
the regular meeting Monday evening, the
last before the show. Final arrangements
were made and everything looks well for
a very sucessful exhibition. A.

Building and Heating.

I am in want of a little information on
building a greenhouse. I want to build
one 16x50 feet and 8 or 10 feet high,
double roof with sash bars and butt the
glass. How many runs of 3 or 4-inch pipe
will I want to heat it for raising a mixed
lot of plants, cabbage, tomatoes and
house plants? Also how high from the
ground to the plate where the glass
comes? R- "•

Replying to R. G., I would advise him
to build his house which he proposes to
make 16 ft. wide by 50 feet long, as folio ws:
Have the plates about 3 feet 10 inches to
4 feet high for the sides, and the ridge
plate 6 feet higher. This will make his
bars for the glass 10 feet long and give a
good pitch for the roof. If he does not
want quite so much pitch, he can make
the ridge plate 5 feet higher than the
sides or 9 feet from ground level which
will give him about 7V2 inches fall to the
foot. To heat such a house to the desired
temperature for his section of the country
will require at least seven ordinary cast
iron hot water pipes which usually have
about 3V4 bare inside measure or 4 inches
in diameter outside measure; this of
course is calculated for hot water. If
steam is to be used, then smaller pipes
not over 11/2 inch should be used, and
these should be wrought iron, but for
such a greenhouse hot water would be
much the best and safest.

John N. May.

GERANIUMS.

Strong well established stock from 2-iti pots. The following varieties now ready:
Mme Jones, Mme. de la Roux, La Favorite. W. A. Chalfant, Pres. Dubois. ■' '
card, Leonard Kelway, Beaute Poitevine, S. A. Nutt, Rev. Atkinson, Mme. E
Marvel, Double General Grant, Mme. Ch. Molin, Gloire de France and Acteon.

FOR DECEMBER DELIVERY. -J- J. Harrison, E. Leguerre, Dr. Audiguere, Comtesse de
Danne Bonnatt, Mary Hill, Bonne de Villenova, Comtesse de Castris, Triomphe de Nancy, William
Pfitzer Mme. Jaulin, H. de Boroier, Comtesse de Harcourt, Athlete, Olivia, Dr. Rothera, James Kel-
way L Swartling, Mrs. E. G. Hill, H. Dauthenay, Mme. Bruant, Benj. Schroeder. Columbia, Mid-
summer Gertrude Pierson, McMahan, Silver Queen, Gettysburg. Also a fine collection of IVY GERA-
NIUMS and PELARGONIUMS.

REMEMBER we hold the entire stock of James Dean's PEDIGREE SEEDLINGS.

PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY. Color brilliant crimson, with scarlet shading.
Plant dwarf, growing from lij'2 tt> 3 feet high in rich soil. Foliage deep green, with heavy chocolate
margin. Plant stools freely and is an abundant and very early bloomer. The flower sheaths are highly
colored as in Alphonse Bouvier. The trusses are large, of good shape and held well above the foliage,
and the growth is compact and even. This variety may be considered a marked improve-
ment upon Chas. Henderson, Columbia and other crimson Cannas. The eflect when massed is
extremely brilliant, the color contrasting finely with the deep green foliage. We olace this variety at
the head of the list of crimson cannas, and believe that it will prove invaluable for bedding purposes.
Certificated. Trade prices, 75 cts. each; S60.00 per 100, from 4-inch pots.

QEFENDER. Color clear yellow, striped with bright scarlet. Height, 3 to Z% feet. Habit some-
what resembling Columbia. An early, very profuse bloomer, producing fine large heads of broad pet-
aled flowers. Foliage clean, distinct, and a good grower. This canna will prove very effecUve for
massing, as it produces a greater proportion of flowers to the foliage than almost any other yellow
canna. Certificated. 75 cents each; SfiO.OO per 100. from 4-inch pots.

Also all the other standard varieties of cannas. It will pay you to send us a list of what you need
and allow us to make you special quotations.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N. Y.

$1.00. GOUU&GTION. $1.00.

2 New Velvet Plants, big seller $ ,15

1 Old Man Cactus, from 4-inch 15

5 Begonias, newest flowering, 3-inch .20
10 Newest Coleus, named, 2)4^-inch... .30
20 Newest Geraniums, named, 2 V-in.. .60
100 Giant Flowering Pansy Plants 50

$1.00. ALL FOR $1.00. )iSt9o

Per 100 Per 1000

Pansy Plants, seedlings, strong.| .50 $3.00

" " transplanted, bushy .75 4.00

Geraniums, named, newest,

2'i-inch 2.00 15.00

Geraniums, unnamsd, newest, per 100 1000
2X-inch 1.25 10.00

Begonias, flowering, fine, 3-inch 2.00

New Velvet Plant, 3-inch

50c doz.

Cut Carnations, all colors 1.00 9.00

WILL GROW ON ORDERS

Verbenas, Coleus, Salvias, Petunias, at
rate of $4.00 per lOOO.

Carnation Cuttings new and old varieties
for $5.00 per 1000 up, according to newest
varieties.

The Morris Floral Co.,

PHOME 52 MORRIS EXCHANGE.

r^CDFRFRI^, I]_I_

Deutzia Gracilis....

STRONG PLANTS $7.00 per 100

H. P. R0SE:S, 2 YEARS S8. 00 per 100

Aune <le Diesbach, General Jacciueininot, Paul Neyron, Magna Cliarta, ami others.

Addr

W. S. LITTLE & CO.,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

and Novelties in Decorative Plants,

Markets 49th St.. PHILftDELPHIA. PA.

FERNS.

We make a Specialty of nmall Ferns
for the Fall trade.
Write lor special prices on large quantities.
Order early.

JOHIV ascoTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses, BROOKLYN. N. Y.

Mention American Florist.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

bloomer, while the
and grow on very

It is an early and profi
flowers are of immense s
long stems. Address

W- P. PEACOCK. ATOP. N. J.

Per 100

S M I L A X -Strong 1 year $1.60 and $2.50

C LEM AT I S- Leadlnii kinds for fall

P>EONIAS UerbaceouB, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS-H'iubleand single Poeta 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low prices.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-1 and2year.

DAISIES-Sniiwtlaieand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES-ln assortment lO.UO

F. A. BALLER. BioomiriBtoni III.

Please mention the American Florist
CTCry time you write to an advertiser.

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363

NEW Dwarf Sweet Pea, Burpee's PINK Cupid

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fullv a quarter of an inch beyond it.

The substance of the blossom is peculiarly h i\ \
and it will appear fresh and vigorous in a glass f
water loni: after its long-stemmed parent 1
withered iml ami ilie.l. The plant itself is vi„
ous and lianl\,aiiil ilinse who had poor or inl I

ferent si ss wiih White Cupid will find tl

variety easy to grow anywhere. The see 1
which" is Hack, is of woiiilerfiilly strong germm 1
tion, and the plant an i-ar,y hi. ...iiier, coming into
bloom simultaneousl\ with \\ bite Cupid.

Though flowering enrl\ it continues in bloom

very late, bearing a profusion of blossoms so thick

, as to completely hide the plant itself. It will be

without a rival as a bedding and border annual,

for its color and fragrance make it a rare novelty .

In our Held crops the past season, both in Call,
fornia and New York, a large piece of them looks
as if the ground were literally strewn with brigh ^

pink rose buds. No novelty of recent introduction lias such beauty and grace combined in i
Burpee's PINK Cupid. It is also delightfully fragrant, and will be admired by every on

A Single Plant, exactly engraved from a photograph of Burpee' i PINK Cupid.

The Ulustratlonaboye has been accurately engraved from a photoeraph of a single plant, grown In ordinary
Held culture, lifted and set In a pot on a platform, for the purpose of photOKfaphlne on a level with the camern
Every plant In our fields In California and New York, and at Fordhook Farm was absolutely true— a perfect
■■Blanche Kerry Cupid. ■ The Flowers are always of full size, measuring from one and a quarter to one and three-
elKhths Inchesacrofls the standard— covering a silver dollar.

ISurpee's Pink Cupid bears generally three and sometimes four flowers to a stem. The Illustration b"-
low was accurately engraved from a photograph e.xacti.y NATtmAi. size. The flowers are Identical with the
tall growing Blanche Ferry and always fully equal In size.

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In regular sized packets (each containing tweutv-four seeds): Per pkt. 25 cts. ■

5 pkts. for $1.00; per doz. pkls. ,f2.0O. Per 100 pl<ts. $12.50.

In half-sized packets (each containing twelv.^ seeds); I'.r pkt. In.-ts.; i pkts

for 25 cts.; or 10 pkts. for $1.00. Per 100 pkts. $7.50.

Directions for culture In English. I.'rench and German iirlnted upon each packet

T-WO OF*

REPORT FROM MR. ECKFORD.

WEM, SI

Messrs, w. Atlee Bukfee Jt Co., Phlla.. Pa.

Gentlemen;— I am pleased to tell you that the
"Pink Cl'i'in" Sweet Pea you were good enough to
send me for trial has been a great success. While
Cupid has done much better than last year, but still
not up to the Pink variety which holds Its bloom
better and consequently gives a much belter display,
I don't think IDo much can be said In favor of Pink
Cupid. At present. It occupies a place of honor In
dwarf Sweet Peas. I am, gentlemen.

Tours faithfully. Henkv Eckfoiih,

FOR OTHER REPORTS See Spec

AMERICAN CARDENINC.

New York, September '.). 1^.17

" ■ , Pa

latr
.Jefferson Couniy. New Y'ork. where one of the most
beautiful sights to me was a bed of Pink crrin
It was a n^ass of blof soms eihaling a delicious fra-
grance Into the air; -ind that Its past had been
equally grand was evidenced by the seed pods,
while the promise for the rest of the season lay In
the multitude of buds yel 10 expand Truly as a
flowering bedder I*lnk Ciipld Is a success
Yours faithfully.

Leonahu Bakron. Editor A G
al Catalogue, mailed on application.

m

Wholesale Catalogue of Sweet Peas

FOR THE TR«DE ONLY.

g testimonials from e.\pert Horticulturists
in Kngland, France, Germany and .Vm-
erica. as to the Hardy Qrowtli
and Rare Beauty of

Burpee's Pink Cupid.

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Seed Growers, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Nov. /J,

Toronto.

FAIR DEMAND.— SHOW PROSPECTS GOOD —
FIRST SNOW. — DECORATIONS FOR THE
SHOW.— A NEW SOCIETY ON THE TAPIS.

Chrysanthemums have the swing now,
and roses are being advertised at 30 cents
a dozen by the biggest retailer in the
city. There aopears to be any amount of
cut flowers offering and the demand for
them is very fair. The fact of the chrys-
anthemum show being advertised so
much just now helps to make the demand
larger. There is some very fine stock
coming In. Chrysanthemum plants are
not so much seen now as in former years,
the prices obtained don't pay for the
growing, and badly grown plants don't
sell at all.

Prospects for the show seem to be very
good, but as it does not open until
Wednesday (10th) afternoon it will be
impossible to say anything about It in
this week's notes, moreespecially as your
correspondent has been appointed judge
of plants, an office entirely unsougnt for
on his part. It being a well known fact
a prophet has no honor in his own coun-
try he expects a sharp fire of criticism; he
has been practicing the "glassy stare"
and will be heavily armored above the
water line. Protests accompanied by $2
can be received by the secretary in anv
quantity.

The first snow of the season has fallen
today (9th) and though it is not very
cold, it can hardly be called an ideal day
for moving plants; however, in spite of it
all the boys are rushing their plants into
the Pavilion, fearing probably that it
may be colder tomorrow. The decora-
tions of cedar and oak leaves are going
to look verypretty whenfinished. Entries
arc coming in well in all the classes except
"chrysanthemum plants". The big palms,
the section for which was cut out this
year (foolishly, I think), will be much
missed; there is nothing like them for add-
ing grandeur to the general eflf.ct.

On Thursday (11th) evening there will
be a meeting to discuss the formation of
a Canadian Gardeners' and Florists' So-
ciety. Mr. Gammage of London is
engineering the matter. E.

Mound City, Mo.

Mr. R. B. Preston has sold his interest
in the greenhouse here and will leave the
city. The firm is now Bennett & Downey.

We had the first cutting frost on the
morning of October 29, up to which time
tomatoes were still ripening nicely and
all flowers blooming as in summer. And
even after having two sharp frosts and
some ice, we were still able to gather
enough flowers out of doors on the 1st of
November to fill two good sized funeral
designs. This fall must surely be a test case
on the florists to see how long it would
take them to have everything secure for
the winter and I have no doubt that
many were still unprepared when severe
weather came. Everything is looking
tine indoors. The only trouble being that
spring stock is growing too fast and will
cause extra propagating later on.

Chrysanthemums are coming in and as
the weather gets cooler trade is increas-
ing. The prospect for winter and spring
trade is good. W. P. R.

Thompsonville, Conn.— Mr. D. Wui.
Brainard gave a very pretty chrysanthe-
mum show at his greenhouses November
9 to 13.

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an advertiser.

FROM FORCED BULBS.

We offer to Forists and Dealers a stock of Smooth Gladiolus Bulbs. They are Business
Bulbs for Counter Display or Catalogue Orders. We have grown a large stock of MAY
lor forcing. Correspondence solicited.

GUSHMAN GLADIOLUS GG.

EUCLID. OHIO.

Sem pie's
Asters.

SEED will be ready about New
Year's, in separate colors pink,
white and lavender; also limited
quantity mixed.

< Watch for advertisement).

JAMES SEMPLE,

Box 2. BELLEVUE, PA.

CYCLAMEN
CtlGANTEUM SEED.

A clinlce mixture i>t the tlni-st flam H'Jni'rliiK varie-
ties. Per packet, '.J.'j eeetJB. '-*.') cts : :! plils. till eta.. H
pkls *1 (lU

PRIMULA OBCONICA, lOUlBeeds. 6(lcts.

A packet ot tlie new cuiiipuct erect Alyssum given
wltti every order.

JOHN T. BUFF, Shiremanstown, Fa.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, """VA'.'^ll'b
PRIMULAS.

;S3 00 to $5.00 per 100, in bud and bloom,
fine for holidays, nice bright colors.

SOLTAU'S PANST PLANTS, $2.00
per 1000.

NKW COLEUS, never before offered.

W. B. WOODRUFF, westfTeld': n.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

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®

PALMS

®

FOR EARLY SHIPMENT BEFORE FREEZING WEATHER.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

S-in. pots, 15-18 ill. 2 plants in a pet.

C-in. pots, 21 in. high, bushy , ... each
7-in. pots, SO-36 in. high, bushy each

r.'00cli.7,.,$12 00per 100

h75cU., »9.b0doz.

82.00, $20 00 doz.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

••! inch pots

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

■.>,], \\\. pots. \-l
4-in. pots, l.'> 11
5-in. pots, 18 ii
6-in. pots, 24 ii
Bin. pots, a) ii
7-in. pots, :>i)-l

in. hiKh, line stufl

hi);h.

high,

high,

high,
in. hiRh,

. $1,00 doz.
. H.OO doz.
. il no doz.
. 18 00 doz.
24.00 doz.
4.00 each

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

fi-va. pots, 24 in. high, fin
6-in. pots, 30 in. high,
7in. pots.R 4 leet high,
8 in. pots, 4 h feet high,
8 in. pots, .VH feet high.

stuff $1.50 each

2 00 each

3 no each

4 00 each

6.00 each

PHOENIX CANARIENSIS.

pots, 'i feet, bushy plants $3.00 each

1. pots, 4 leet, bushy plants 4 00 each

LATANIA BORBONICA.

4iu., 2 cTiaracler leaves 8^*00 doz.

5-iu., S character leaves 4.00 doz.

5-in., \ character leaves 6.00 doz.

6-in., 5 character leaves . . 9.00 doz.

7-in., H character leaves 15.00 doz.

7-in.. 7-8 character leaves, 3 ft. high (leaves somewhat

clipped) 3 00 each

8-in.. 9 10 character leaves, 5 ft. high (leaves somewhat

clipped) , 5-00 each

FICUS ELASTICA.

10-12 in. high
12- I.Tin, high .

20 22 in. high .

21 30 in. high .

. per doz., $4 00 -j.^^^ ^^^^^ leaf variety; we |
., y ej\\ have a large stock of cool,

w,"'(^ t well grown plants. \

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, em . pots, 15^ 18 in
ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA PLANTS,

high, 4 whorls, $1.50 each
in all sizes. . 10c per leaf

SURPLUS BULBS.

stock i; in first-class condition. Special low prices to close out.

Per 100 Per 1000

ROMAN HYACINTHS, white, 12-14 ctms $2.15 %\9.m

" " Rose 1.25 10.00

DUTCH " 2d size named, our selec-
tion, good assortment 3 75 35,00

TULIPS, single late, extra tine mixed 0.75 5 00

•' single early, " " " 0 SO 4.00

NARCISSUS, Chinese (Chinese grown), self ct stoik 4.25 40.00

ALBA PLENA ODORATA 0,60 5.00

POETICUS 050 4.00

ORNATUS 1.00 SCO

ORANGE PHOENIX 175 15 CO

TRUMPET MAJOR 1,10 10.00

GOLDEN SPUR 3.00

" DOUBLE ROMAN 0.75 5.00

VON SION, Uncy stock 1.50 14.00

" PRINCEPS 1 10 1000

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, Jipan grown, 6-8-inch. 3.50 25.00

" " " ■' 7-9-inch. 4.75 35.00

SPIRiEA JAPONICA 4.50

COMPACTA MULTIFLORA 7.50

ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA 7.50

XXX Holly.

Our "GET THERE" Holly is still in
it. Others say they have "as good as
Vaughan's," which means ours is theStand=
ard for Time, Quality and Solid Packing,

per case $4 00 to $5.00.

If you want the smooth-leaved Soutliern
Holly, we can supply it at $3 50 a case in
Chicago

HOLLY WREATHS, extra heavy, 12-
inch, $2.00 per doz.; $12.50 per 100.

BOUQUET GREEN.

NOW is the time to buy. Write or wire
us for the lowest prices, stating quantity
required. We are positively right on this
stock.

mHistletoe, very fine, well berried, $5 a box.

Cape Flowers, Immortelles,
Rattan, Etc.

When you Want Holiday Stock

write or wire us. You will get it.
*

M flrrlvlng.

A choice stock of our * | ntema-

tional" Brand

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

PER 100 $1.35

PER 1000 10.00

PER CASE OF 2,500 24.00

TO ARRIVE SOON.

Our other brands of this stock.

"LONDON MARKET."

The linest pips in existence for early forcing.
Per 100 $1.65, per 1000 |13.75, per case of
2,500 JS33.75.

"PREMIUM,"

Equal to "London Market," for late forcing.
Per 100 Ji.50, per 1000 $12.25, per case of
2,500 J30.00.

VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE.

NEW YORK: 14 Barclay Street.

84 & 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

366

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Nov. I J

Chestnut for Greenhouse Benches.

I would like to inquire through the
Florist if anybody has used chestnut
boards or planks for greenhouse benches,
and if so what was the result.

As it is very durable I see no reason
why it is not used almost exclusively
except the bad smell it gives off when it
becomes wet. I do not know whether
the smell will last long or not, but while
it does last it is simply abominable.

E. O. R.

The above inquiry brings back very
forcibly my own experience with this
material some seventeen or eighteen years
ago when building some new benches in
my greenhouses. I had among the work-
men a carpenter who was a great advo-
cate of chestnut timber as a very durable
wood, and he tried his best to convince
me that it was just the thing to use.
"Why," said he, "look at those fence
posts out there; I helped to put up that
fence fifteen years ago, and nearly all the
posts are sound to-day, and if they will
stand in the ground out there as long as
that why should not the same kind of
wood stand in your greenhouses better
than this abominable Pennsylvania hem-
lock?" He induced me to try the chest-
nut for my benches, and when they were
completed his remark to one of the other
workmen was: "And sure what a fool I
was to be after persuadin' the boss to
use this beautiful wood, for sure we will
not git another job to do the like in a
long toyme. It's myself that's to blame.
Niver mind, the boss will be recommend-
ing me to all the other granehouse men
for the illigent job."

Well, the "illigent job" gave off rather
an unpleasant odor when we began put-
ting water on it. This did not 1 ist long,
neither did the chestnut lumber. Many
of the li/i-inch thick planks were rotten
and had to be repaired in two jears, and
the fourth year not one plank in the
whole lot was safe to trust for another
season. I do not want to say that all
chestnut timber will go the same way, as
there is a great difference in this material
grown in different localities, but mine
was taken from elevated ground where
chestnut is supposed to produce the best
quality timber for any purpose. One
thing is certain, mine was rather a costly
experiment, and one I did not care to
repeat. The constant heat and moisture
of the greenhouse proved too much for
such porous wood, and I would to-day
prefer the hemlock to t je chestnut even
at considerable more cost, though on
that score the hemlock is very much the
cheapest in first cost, but after trying
nearly all kinds of lumber advocated for
durability, I am now convinced to think
that good cypress will prove much the
best wood for greenhouse purposes, at
least such proves to be for
Summit, N. J. John N. May.

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Thermostats.

R. W. S., Ohio, asks where be can pur-
chase a thermostat and electric bell outfit
for his greenhouses. Having had similar
inquiries from other growers I have looked
into the matter a little and have at last
located a dealer in New York City, J. H.
Bunnell & Co., 76 Cortlandt street.

The outfit that I experimented with,
mentioned in a previous issue, was fur-
nished by a house in Milwaukee, Wis.,
and cost about $5 a houseand was fairly
satisfactory. A Philadelphia firm, the
name I have forgotten, handled this class
of goods a few years aeo and probably
does at present. Kob't Simpson.

THE MOST USEFUL NEW PLANTS FOR FLORISTS_^^-^M. «

fl§Daraflu§ Sprenoeril

Tliis is uow j^rown extensively by all the leading eastern florists, not only for cuttin^r. but nlso 49

for all decorative purposes. It forms specimens 12 feet in circumference, 69

with plume-like sprays 8 feet long. il)

Fine Plants 2 r-2 inch Pots, S6.00 per 100; 3 1-2 inch, $10.00 per 100; 6 inch, tL

S50.0O per 100; 2S at 100 rate. ?•

Seed of above to arrive Nnvi'mber-lie.MMnber, SI.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. S

NEW GOLDEN GALLA (Rjchardia Pentlandii)

:>nly tni-' GOLDEN ^ lOI.LuW CALLA. Ilowers as larir<* as the White C!il)!i; very Irm-
ner and crood grower. Not long ago 90 guineas were refused for two plants offered at auc-
in England. Strong blooming size bulbs. $1.50 each: $15.00 per 13.

Flowers 9 inches long, purple and white.

curious fringed, 50 cents each, $4.00 per 12.

PURPLE FRINGED CALLA

NEW CANNAS

The folio

tlK N''

Philadelphia, i

Duke of Marlborough, ih' h,il,. .
n;l^, an iiii|ir..\ .-d I'lj ilM.i.>l|ih
Lorraine, imik lir..,Mll\ r,iL'i-,i «Imi
Topaz, tht. only pur., yllun,
Cuba, largest jjiltedpe.
Parties wishing to catalogu

lii-

ate Duchess of Marlhorough, the on

iin- Klondike, the only lari:e pure or;

Champion, lar'.ze.>t ami li nest sea

Maiden's Blush, losv llesli.

noonlight, nearly white.

Triumph. Mephisto, Sensation :
ill be given liberal terms. Electros

plates at cost. Send for list.

§ DAHLIAS

ill l'.<li;e (niw). Red

8 RuelliaMakoyanalrisuMM

g ell\forlloristsilse',f3.50|ier r.' I ^,„.||ll'.l

ER BLOOMING BULBS

Dutch Bulbs £oJ

% ELECTROTYPES FOR FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN

49 \\ H have more than 12,000 electros of Flowers, Plants. Fruits, etc. List of catalogues on aj
49 ^-ation. Wood Engraving and Process Work made to order at lowest possible prices.

A. BLANC & CO.,

Philadelphia, Fa

a 314 and 316 N. Nth St

WELL BOUGHT IS HALF SOLD

Bouquet Green
.. .. Holly.

Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, etc.

The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least,
at the right time.

We lia^e an unbroken record as ' ^ Send us your list of wants for

HKAOQUAKTKKS. > r IJlHTll.Vl 1< KiUKIlJiS.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.,

186 East Kinzie Street, OHIC^OO.

VIOLETS.

Extra large field clumps, full of buds,
perfectly healthy, $4.00 per 100.

GANNASTUSTRIA.

Good, plump eyes, at $3,00 per 100.
Other leading vars. at low rates.

W. W. COLES,

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test ever>'thiug at our esperimeutal garden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.

Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention Amnrtoan Florist.

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367

FERNS. MOSS. GflLflX. LEU60THOE.

ALL HARDT GREENS FOR

—-FLORISTS' USE.^^

We have leased the premises at i8 Chapman Place, formerly occupied by H. E. Hartford, for the
handling and storage of these goods, and will hereafter keep the largest stock in New England.

Holly and Palmettos for the Holidays.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, II KX' ILct Boston, Mass.

w

e're not in the woods but we are
headquarters for ^

>C%^.V/M.ELLIb- - ' -'''''.
C.C. POLLV/ORTrt-

Bouquet Green
select grade Delaware Holly

We also ship out perfect Palms
and fine Ferns at reasonable prices.
Order Green Wreathing for Thanksgiving now. Unexcelled service in
Cut Flowers. Write for quotations. Special price in quantity.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

NEW PRICE LIST OF

Neponset Flowerpots

Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
FREIGHT. ADO 50 CENTS CARTAGE.
Packed In Gross Welfjht
" ■ ' per II 00 pots Per 100 Per 1000

2»

..1000

.aboi

t30 lbs SO.:

2;t ■■ ;

84

J2 30
2.oO
3. ',10
5.15
6.00

10.:*)

14.56

Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.
F. W. BIKD & SON, Manufacturers.
Address orders to our Agents,

August Rolker & Sons

52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

3 4 cents for each 600 foet of floor cpacv

W

Does not Injure the most sensitive plants. Endo

Nikoteen

by ^rosinest florists. Used fcr fnmlgatlonor spraytnr
Indocr? or cat. 20ti> poands of tobacco in one pint ef
Nikoteask. Bold by seedimen. Oiroalai free. 6SABCURA

!iIP 00. CHIOAGO^

»KQuick!yMDoes»i^lt.^

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

RICKSECKER'S

OALAX LEAVES

Every leaf perfect, and packed in the most con-
venient and best possible manner.

Leading WHOLESALE FLORISTS, or write for price and free sample to

GHAS. H. RIGKSEGKER, Linville, N. C.

DAVIS BROS. MANFG. CO.,

Office and Shops: 576-584 Clinton St., 569-583 Barclay St.,
JVXIt,'WA.UK:iB^EJ, WIS.

GREENHOUSE BOILERS A SPECIALTY.

For 5*l£

EXTRACTS .1 K" r^i fmf^miT

LOUISVILLE
5PIRITCURED
TOBACCO CO

GREENHOUSE ROOF

CONSTRUCTION.
A New Macitiiie. towest Figur*

.... WRITE US.

GEO. TAYLOR & SON. Morris, III.

368

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Nov.

Kh

Cincinnati

BUSINESS SHOWS MARKED INCREASE —
SPORT FROM FLORA HILL CARNATION.
— CHRYSANTHEMUM ' PENNSYLVANIA "
— VARIOUS ITEMS

Business this week has shown a marker!
Increase, especially amornj the storemen
and wholesale hou es. Q lite a number
of swell weddings and otoer social events
created a demand for flowerp, wHle the
Sixth Street Flower Market has been in
an overcrowded condition all the week.
Stick of all kinds has been in excess of
the demand, and only with the greatest
difficulty, and then at a gr<"at reduction
in values, was a clearar>ce effected.

At the market Mr. Ei Fiies, of New-
port, Kv., showed a beautiful sport of
Flora Hi 1 carnation. The color of this
sport is a shell pink splashed with white.
Mr. Fries stated that the sport grew as
well as the type.

Two vases of chrysanthemums
were staged at the club room before a
committee on November 6. One varietv
sent by Mr. Hugh Graham is a beautiful
and pleasing shade of yellow named
Pennsylvania, and is a sport from Phila
dclphia; stem, foliage and form of flowers
identical with that of parent. Ever«'-
bodv fell in love with it. Mr. Elmer D.
Smith, of Adrian, M ch., exhibited a seed-
ling, a cross between H. L. Sunderbruch
and McK. Twombly, color canarv vtllow
shading to white, petalsirregular, fljwers
good form.

Mr. Ju ius Peterson has his usual quota
of high grade chrvsanthemucns. His
Mutual Friend and Philadelphia are the
best in town. They retail at his Fourth
street store at from $3 to $5 per dozen.
Mr. Peterson has abolished the cultiva-
tion of pot chrysanthemums as the de-
mand for pot plants has fallen off consid-
erably during the last few years, but
more space has been devoted to the culti-
vation of decorative nlants. In one of
the houses a bench of Nephrolepsis daval-
lioides furcans is making a grand show-
ing.

Several of the craft attended the chrys
anthemum show at Indianapolis. Thev
all speak highly of the show in general
and were royally entertained. Albert
Sunderbruch left November 10 f(.r the
Windy City to attend the show there.

H. SCHWARZ.

American Grown Tulips.

Mr. J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, is in
receipt of some tulips of single named
forcing kinds grown in Washington Ter-
ritory. The bulbs are very large of their
respective kinds, plump and sound, but
the outer skin or shell which gives the
Hutch bulbs a commercial finish is lacking
in these. Their forcing qualities will be
tested.

Columbia, City, Ind — M.ss Ida M.
Lore has l&teW purchased the retail
establishment, formerly conducted by
Mrs. S. A. Amerman and will grow roses,
carnations and miscellaneous stock.

Fine Delaware Holly

AND BOUQUET GREEN.

Oet your order buoked now while the special prlcfs
last. Guarantee Delaware llollv ■X\l\i eases solid
packed. KoUcase. Extra fine $^i. III.

BOUQUET CREEN, W. 7.^ per hundred.

Moss- Laurel Wreaths Hhd Koplnu of all kinds at
low prices. Special freight and express rates.
Cash with order.

A. LUSBY & CO . 2116 Diamond St.. Phila.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it ever}- time you
write an advertiser in these columns

AugustRolker&Sons

New York

52 DEY STREET

Wholesale Dealers in

FLORISTS' SEEDS

BULBS and

Supplies of all Kinds

Such as:

Wire Frames, Tin Foil, Cotton Wadding,
Wax Paper, Florists' Pins, Letters, Chenille,
Immortelles, Cape Flowers, Milkweed Balls,
Pressed Ferns, wheat. Funeral Sheaves, Moss,
Palm Leaves, Potcovers, Fernaishes, Cork
Baik,

Baskets of all Kinds,

METAL FLORAL DESIGNS

in the greatest vaiiety aud at all prices, etc.

Every Florists' Store Needs

Our latest improved

Se[f adjusting Plant Stand,

square shape, of bronzed cast iron, light but
.».trong: can be raised from l\ in. normal to 42 in.
extreme height, at 2 in. intervals.

Price the dozen, jS24; single stands, %2 50

CHINA FERN DISHES

with removable white clay liners,

in Limoges and Delft Styles,
diam : 6 in. Si. 10, 7 in. $1.40, 8 in. %\ 70 ea.
the dozen $12 00, JlS.eo, $19 20

Prepared Gycas Leaves

in regular quality.

Pair Doz.

Size 1—16-22 in. length % 40 |2 oo

11—24-30 " 50 2 50

111—31-35 " 60 3 00

IV— 36-44 " 70 3 50

in extra selected grade, we offer:

the pair at 50c., 60c., 70c., 80c , 90c., $1.03,

$1 50 according to lengths.

NATURAL GYCAS WREATHS

Orl^inclo

made of many small Cycas leaves, very artistically
combined, to be used plain or trimmed with
clusters of fresh flowers;

Size 1—24 in. spread, at $2 40 each.

11—28 " 3 60 "

111—36 " 4 80 "

Christmas Holly , ^,,

Best Delaware,

single boxes ot 16 cubic teet $4 50

larger quantities at rate $4 each box.

Send your orders now to secure timely
delivery, also for

Bouquet Green. t,est Eastern grown,
in Digs ot acout 50 lb., at 7c. the lb.
original weight.

Our New List ^^h full details free to
applicants in the trade. Note our changed

Address: 52 Dey Street, New York.

'W.C.KRIGK'S

FLORISTS'

iminonelleLetiers.Elc.

Medal Awarded at the

World's Fair.
And Highest Award

Wherever Exhibited.

Tliese Letters and
I>eblKn8 are made of
tbe best Immortelles,
wired on wt>od or metal
Irames. having holes
drilled In them to In-
sert toothpicks, by
which they are fast-
ened In tne design,
(ilve them u trial. You
will tlud these poods to
be superior to any In
the I '

per 1(10.

Po3taj;e. 15 cts. per 100.

For other styles of Letters. Emblems and UeslenB.

send for eatalowue. Belore purchaslnn send for free

sample and cauiiomie. and compare with any other

letter on the market.

For sale by all Florists' Supply Dealers.

THE

Perfect Flower Pot

Is used for llftlnu
p'ante out of jardin-
ieres, a'so for hanging
up plants for decora-
tions on walls, etc.
WIN sustain a weight
of 100 lbs.

No, 1 win fit from 2
to 5-lnch potf*. per doz;
;i6c: No. 2 will fit from
5 to 8 In pots, per ooz.
50e; No. 3 will tit from
8 to I2-tn. pots, per doz.
tiOc. Postage 10 cents
extra per dozen: sam-
ple pair Uic. postpaid

W.C.KRICK, 1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y.

i«^«i«i •^•t*^«i

ri;int Food that contains

ACIDS. Do you furnisli vou)
with siii'h au article': B-tter not.
A r.-u (if the Kood points in *uir
Food

1 f'olorir

.okli't -ThH Window Gi

ford Floral Editor of 1,1

'ourual."

ased your Plant Food for

!■ trailPV If not wrifi' ns I

rdi'

41 FRE K from Odor.
V> FREE Ir
V> FREE ti

41 i'.,rr..,| .,
41 uvi,.,„i.

41 l.x Klin, I

41 -L.Hl..,, I

41 lhn..v,.u

41 l-'.ill i.rhl '

\^-

I The Walker Fertilizer Co.

8 CLIFTON SPRINGS. N. Y.

CHARLES W. JACOB & CO.

DIRECT RECEIVERS OF

GflPE FLOWERS.

Writ,, us for .Sampl.s Hml Pri.eH.

No. 63 Pine St.. NEW YORK.

BOUQUET GREEN.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates. We gather
our own yreens and brinu bv out own
boat direct. Also Christmas Trees.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN EVERGREEN NURSERY.

S. W. corner (.'lark St. Bridge. CHICAGO.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in the.se columns

i897- The American Florist. 369

"Klondike Gold Mines" S

There are still a few Florists in this large and Glorious Country (but not many)
who have failed to take advantage of our Klondike advice, which appeared in the last
Convention Edition of the Trade Papers. For the benefit of these few, we take this
opportunity, to again call your attention to the real live fact that we are

Importers and UnriCtC XllUnllPC '""""
Manufacturers of I lUI I3L3 ^UUUIIC^toNone

If your name does not already appear on our books, there must be something wrong,
and to convince you of the just treatment you would receive from us, make inquiries
of any of our numerous customers, we then will feel confident of your patronage. Fol-
lowing are only a few of our Specialties and Novelties:

Baskets &"" Immortelles clrs '"Tnrwi^ro'r^" Pot Covers

Moss Wreaths Enameled Pedestals

Artificial and Wax Flowers and Leaves Doves

Sago or Cycas Palm Leaves iS''"''''"

METAL DESIGNS

Dried Grasses ^ Chenille ^^ Galax Leaves

ii- Lycopodium ^

our Famous Unparalleled Wheat Sheaves sliS

We are Agents for

Caldwell's -

Southern Greens

Also SOLE Agents for

MYERS' STANDARD IRON FLOVyER STANDS

We most cordially invite Inspection and Comparison to our unexcelled stock.
Quotations cheerfully given.

M. Rice 8 Go.

25 H. 4th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

370

The American Florist.

Nov. /J,

Rochester, N. Y.

The retail trade in cut flowers was
quite satisfactory for the past week; the
demand for chrysanthemums is equal to
any former week and consequently prices
remain as they were; good large flowers
find ready purchasers at $3 per doz., while
inferior stock is sold at all prices down to
75 cents. Chas. Suhr sends in some ex-
cellent flowers which command the high-
est price in the market; his Kobinson, V.
Morel, Queen, Lager and Pitcher are the
best we nave seen here; $12 to $20 is paid
for these willingly. By the way Mr. Suhr
also has a sport from Robinson, which is
identical with it in growth, foliage and
shape of flower but differs in color, the
under side of the petals being creamy
white and the inside bright straw or sul-
phur yellow; it may prove a valuable
addition to our market varieties and he
is going to propagate it largely another
year. Violets, double and single, bring
50 to 75 cents or even $1 per 100 for
extras at wholesale; more of them could
be disposed of if they were in the market.
Carnations come in more freely now and
quality improved considerably, still there
are none too many; $lto$1.50 is paid for
them.

Roses are rather plentiful, especially
the inferior grades, which are offered at
very low figures; most of these comefrom
our neighboring windy city and not more
than $2 per 100 is paid for them, while
ordinary and first-class stock have not
declined in prices; some very fair Beauties
are coming in now, they wholesale at $20
and are speedily disposed of at that price.
Mignonette of extra size is displayed in
the store windows and apparentlj is
gaining in favor, notwithstanding the
high price demanded for them.

Al. Salter and Chas. Vick returned from
their hunting trip empty handed; the ven-
ison dinner which was promised to the
Florist Club has not materialized so far.
As the party was composed of several
heavy weights who could not step on the
dry limbs and brush scattered in the
woods without making a terrible noise,
the deer took warning and kept out of
reach, but the club should not be put off
in this sober way, when most every mem-
ber looked ahead for the event with the
greatest expectations, anticipating an-
other enjoyable time, such as they had at
the famous clambake this fall. K.

PaEkersburg, W. Va.

The florists of this city are giving their
first chrysanthemum show this week.
Dudley & Son have a fine display of
palms, ferns and especiallv fine cut 'mums,
roses and carnations. G. Obermeyer is
showing some fine specimen plants of
'mums in 8 and 10-iEch pots, also a lot of
other rare plants, altogether making a
fine display. G. A. Hieble is showing a
nice lot of palms, begonias, geraniums,
pot and cut 'mums. Weather bad. Full
report later. G. Obermeyer.

Hagerstown, Md.

The Floricultural Society held their
second annual .chrysanthemum show No-
vember 3, 4 and 5. The exhibits greatly
exceeded last year and the cut blooms
were exceptionally fine. Edwin A. Seide-
witz, of Annapolis, Md., was judge.

Everything was done to make the show
a financial success; a good orchestra was
in attendance, it was open day and night,
well advertised, admission low, and with
all that it was financially a failure, and
will not be held next year. XX

2 5JM.

HAMMOND'S

imi Dus

rmis MiLiiiEw 01 £om

BOND'S SLUG SHOT W^Wf .

Grape
Dust

is used effectually
on Carnations,
Roses, Violets,
Lettuce, etc., as a
preventive and
check for Blights,
Mildews, etc.

IS SOLD

by the wholesale
Seedmen of
America.

DAQQER

HARDY FERNS

WAItRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

-ALSO DEALER IN

Write for Prices.

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Bto., Eto., EJto.

L. B. BRAGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

BS^Oldest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

MANUFACTURERS OF

riowcr Pots

Bulb Pans, Hanging Baskets and Saucers

QUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
^•^ satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot."
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

DRIVE IN FERNS

WE MUST HAVE ROOM.

2U-in. pots in S varieties, (ii\ %i 50 per 100,
f30 per tooo. These are as large as many
3-in. Ferns and good liealttiy stock. Ferns,
j-in., in 20 varieties, |6 per 100.

G060S WEDDELIflNfl.

2'-j in. pots, (r/>^S6 per 100, good color,
growing plants.

SAMPLES FOR STAMPS.

B. REDFIELD, Glenside, Pa.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

BARGAINS IN

NURSERY STOCK.

<;ET OIR PRICES ON

HERBACEOUS P/CONIES, CLEMATIS,
HABDY SHRUBS, FRUIT TREES,

ROSES, SMALL FRUITS

W. & T. Smith Co.

Geneva Nursery. GENEVA, N. Y.

When writing to any of the advertiser*
on this page please nii"ntion the Auerf
CAN Florist.

i8g7.

The American Florist.

371

00

0NLY;$11.

FOR A DOZEN
FIRST QUALITY

Doves

_» 1 5 fe'n,

SIMILAR TO THIS

It Will Pay You to Have One

*"^-- Albums

ON YOUR COUNTER

TO SHOW CUSTOMERS.

S. J. RUSSELL,

203 Summit Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

MANN^S

PLANT TUB

4 SIZES.

The BEST Plant Tub on the
market.

jySEND FOR PRICES.

MANN BROTHERS,

6 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

rLORlSTS

reRTILlZE

Made from VIR.il V NIGHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess—N<>T Adulterat<>d. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In notion, ncmblnes all the Elements
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.
1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

\ HERR'S PANSIES

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CARNATIONS.

ARE THE BEST,

Fine plants, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000

My experiences with the old and
the new will be ready Nov. l5, and
mailed for the asking.

JtA-X^OXXiO. how ready,

the jennings strain. first-class

IN EVERV RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DAIE.

BrFFAI.o. N. v.. June Sth. 1S'.<7.

Mr. K. B. .Jennincs. Dear sir;— The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last AUKUst produced the finest lot of
tlowers 1 have ever seen. They were uniformly first
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

KM by mall T;')C: 10(10 by express W; 5000 JIS. Seed ot
the abi3ve strains $1 per pkt. : $(> per oz. ; %'> per ^ oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky, field-grown plants,
leading sorts, *o.00 per 100.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINCS,

Southport, Conn.

PANSIES.

lup to thefine-st in
color and size. Plants
excellent stocky field-
erown, 60,O06. Any
quantity. 4Uc per 100 by express, (iOc by raail-
Our own best Seed, 1000 for 20c; 1 oz. $J..50.

RFRANIIIM^ ^" ™'"'*' 50,000 Cuttings, best

ULnHniUniO. newbedders. Coleus. Begonias,

Pelunias. Salvias and Verbenas are specialties.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the A.merj.
CAN Florist.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, strong and bushy, to eta. per 10(1. by mall.

By express $2,00 per ."iOO.

By express W.OOperlOUO

Cash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention American Floiist.

f ansiGs Worm Raising.

GOOD PLANTS, K..50 per 1000, or Sl.SO per .=iOO.
LARGE PLANTS. 81.00 per lOOO, or $2 ,50 per .500.
BLOOMING PLANTS. $1.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant Ave., JEKSKY CITY, N. J.

Mention American Florist.

PANSIES—^

Strong plants from seed of my own grow-
ing, from the best strains to diite. $4.00
per 1000: 60 cts. per 100 by mail.

W. J. ENGLE, BOX 211, DAYTON. O.

372

The American Florist.

Nov.

13,

Facts for Flower Buyers.

Mr. J. M. Gasser. the Cleveland florist,
has issued a neat 4 page folder with the
above title, evidentlv addressed to his
customers and possib'e customers in his
city. We make some extracts below be-
lieving they may be suggestive to florists
in other cities.

That the American Beauty holds first place as
the best all-round rose to-da^.

That chrysanthemums this season will be of
better quality, more plentiful, of greater variety,
and cheaper than ever before.

That the best flowers are the cheapest, as they
last longer and give better satisfaction, besides a
few choice blossoms "go farther" than a lot of
poorer flowers.

That violets will be more sought for this season
than ever. The large single or ' California Violet*'
is becoming more popular every year.

That the way to keep flowers fresh the longest
is to cut ofl^ the ends of stems when receiving
them, and place immediately in fresh water in a
cool place. Repeat this every morning, remov-
ing about one inch of stem each time.

That orchids— especially the cattleya varieties-
will be the flower par excellence the coming win-
ter, where daintiness and richness of eflfect are
wanted.

That we have the best flowers that can be pro-
duced, but it costs more to grow a '"specimen
flower" than it does an ordinary blossom.

That we have the good ordinary grade of
flowers, suitable for "all sorts and conditions of
men."

That we also have a cheaper grade of flowers-
sorted out from the above— shorter stems and per-
haps not as perfect blossoms, but suitable for
many purposes in decorating in various ways, or
brightening up the house at a small outlay.

That, when sending a box of flowers to a friend
you get more for your money when leaving the
selection to the florist than by picking them out
yourself.

That the late custom of sending a box of choice
flowers immediately to the house of a deceased
friend is growing in favor.

That, although the "Dingley Bill" put a heavy
duty on "Dutch Bulbs." tulips, hyacinths, etc.,
they will be seen as plentiful as ever this winter,
and the quality will be greatly improved.

That flowers for debutantes and engagement
announcements should be of the very best quality
and done up with the greatest care and taste.

That by placing your order twenty-four hours in
advance, you will generally get better service than
by ordering on short notice.

That all flowers arranged with simplicity— using
their own foliage when possible— in a graceful
and natural way, is considered in better taste
th=in arranged in any so-called form or design.

That flowers for luncheons or dinners should be
arranged either below or above the line of vision.

That decorations for buffet tables should be
large and rather high.

That large, loose three-quarter bunches of long
stemmed flowers are now very swell for weddings.

That a well filled fernery is cheaper in the end,
and answers the same purpose as cut flowers for a
small table.

That palms and other slow-growing plants
should be kept moist and not wet nor dry. and
have the leaves and stems sponged off every week
with warm water and weak soapsuds.

That most all blooming plants should be
thoroughly watered every day, but never lefl
standing m water from day to day.

FLOWER POTS.

Florist Standard Pots

Send for price llet and eamples (which will be sent
free and we know you will (dve us your order:

Ji Ui SWAHN S oONSi Mlnueapolls, Mliui.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTrKEKS UK

Flower Pots.

Before biiylnt; write for prices.
36t-363 Herndon Street.
ear Wrl^'htwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

FOR SALE.

Standard Flower Pots

rlKht from the manufaclurers. Before buylnK pots

WTlt« to UB for Special Prices and UiscouiitH.

Our potB are red In color.

213, 15. 17. 19, 21. 23 Pearl St.. NORRISTOWN. PA.
Mention American Florist.

Established 1853

Those RED

Pots

WELL BURNT
SOLID POTS
PRICES LOW
WRITE US

HENRY BALSLEY, Rep.

"Standard Sizes"
"Bulb Pans and Azalea Pots"

Detroit Flower Pot Mtgy.

DETROIT,

MICH.

490 Howard St.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch nnd lownrds
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia. Pa.

DDAUPU ufADcuniiccc< J Koamey and Westslde Aves., Jersey City, N, .1- _

bKANOn WAKtnuUdtd. J jacltBOU Ave. and Pearson St.. Long Island <. Ity. N. T.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mas^.

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6ft.,3 rowslOin.glass.

3 ft.3in.x6ft.,4 " 8 in. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

300 SMIL4X good sttonK plants in 3-inch
pois. ready to shift, at WOO per 100.

WM. LAISLE, Keokuk, Iowa.

Please mention the American Florist
tTcry time you write to an advertiser.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MftBE PUIUUIUtMAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP TO it PECT >N LCNOTM V*. LOi^SER.

jREENHOUSE

AND OT^ER BUaOlWg WApRIAL.

5or.J\forcurltlustral«<( fiocK
"CYPjRESS tUMBERAWofi-sUSES."

Send ^o^Vw^ Special 6reenhousfrC«jcolar.

when writing mention American Floiiat.

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY. Evansville, Ind.

Ment'An Amerlran innr1i»t,

.A.11 I<Lin<3!ii of

GREENHOUSE

PlfE AND FITTINGS

MA OK HV

RUNDLE-SPENCE MFG. CO.

fiend fur circular. MILWAUKEE. WIS.

Always mention the American Flo
RiST when writing to advertisers.

jSgy.

The American Florist.

Ill

iFREE BOILER FUEU

lor the purpose of iniroUiurinn our boil«rs
w liert' they are not known, we will sell ;it,, ,

" tlie person in each town who tirst oniers
in'iler forhisown use :ind iniKldttion will

WHOLESALE

rs

DONATE 25°c

uTi tlie net prici* towards payin^i lor lie
fuel consumed th(^ first wintor

(BRADSTREETS, Highest Credit.

STANDING o""s-

[JOHN W. EALY CO "

\\ hiU- our boihTh tiave been sold for the )>ast seven ><■;^^^ in tin- wliole
cold region of the United States, yet there AVf souh' pl;ires w lieri'
they are not known and we make this EXTRAORDINARY
tiflfer to make them known.

'I III

advertisement will appear thii
a boiler may inquire by mail.
:ind a f.'hance of a

time ONLY,
when full |)arti

ud

>ue wanting
II be given-

LIFE TIME

obtiiin a boilfr nt a nominal '

B, T. GALLOli'A ) . ChxeJ Oetk of the Depi. of Agricultine.
IVash/tig/orr, D. C.
"We have frund the Little Giant fully as efficient and economical ]
as any we have ever used."

FRED'K A. TA )Jj>R, Florist, Canastota, N. J'.

'The Standard Steam Boiler No. '.\ in equal to what you claim.
'" ' '■ " - 3 :12 deirrees below zero. ' * ^ It kept me w,

C. R. OWENS, Floiisl, IVhitcsboio, \. Y.
'"II gives In heat full value for every pound <

ual It consumes.

C. A. I' AN I'A LKFNBURGfE Florist, I.Hth- Falls. N. Y.

"It was a surprise to me to see bow qu cklv the pipes were tilled '
with steam. "

/. CUL I -FR I 'ORHEES, Elorist, SomerviUe, N. J.

"Your Little Giant Boiler Is the most powerful for the size and '
price I have seen and I have used several high priced heaters.'

CHAS. T. SMITH, Florist
"Your No. 1 Boiler Is the

li'fst Xyack, .V. 1'.
tiest steamer I have i

C B. HUMPHREY, Florist. Rov

fOHN MAJOR, F'tonst, Cokevilh; l^estmorelami County, Pa.
"I purchased a No l.'i Little Giant Hot Water Boiler from you last I
November and am well pleased with Its worfe. It heat«d 520 feet
of 4-lnch pipe, and I had to use care In tlrlne to prevent the wi
from boiling over In the expansion tank. I Intend making It heat ^
another house .Si),\-12 feet that I propose building this com'
summer. I have found the holler all that could be desired. '

SALTER BROS, Florists ,vS' IVest Main St.. Rochester, N. Y.
"The No. 3 Standard Hot Wnter Boiler we had from you last fall i
has been very satlsfrtctnry In every respect: works well, heats (
well and uses leas coal than any boiler we have."

M. S. H'ORDEN, \o>lh Adams, Mass.

"I am very much pleased with my No. 12 Little Gtanl Hot Water I
Boiler, and It Is a Giant Indeed It heats so much that I am think-
ing of building on just as much more greenhouse as I now have,
and feel quite contldent It will take cafe of It all right. You need
" ny one wants to know atwut this

E. E. I'ENEN, Eloris/, Co>nieaut, Ohio-

"From what we have seen of the No. i;i Little Giant Hot Water
Boiler we do not hesitate to say we believe It good for all you
claim for It. We have never had need of a heavy Are, so do not i
know Its power when urged to do lis best. We shall be glad to \
recommend It to any one In want of a flrst-t-lass heater."

^QIBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y.

374

The American Florist.

Nov.

rjy

Milwaukee.

Some growers report entire loss of
cyclamen by rust, others throw them out
without report and say they don't pay.
The beautiful weather this fall has in-
creased the popularity of cosmos and
salvia. Good chrysanthemum plants are
scarce. Cut blooms are plenty and prices
good. Roman hyacinths are in market.

There is an unusual amount of promi-
nent weddings in German circles and
"coming out" parties among the Yankees.
The decorations of some are of a high
order. For presents American Beauties
take the lead. There has been very little
funeral work of late.

Frank Dilger has been congratulated
on the success of his standard 'mums at
the show. Mr. Klokner wired an offer to
Pitcher & Manda tor the entire lot of
orchids, which was accepted, they cata-
logued for $2,000, but came to Mil-
waukee for $150. Quite a number of
florists are preparing to visit Chicago
during the 'mum show. Mr. A. Zender,
of Chicago, and Mrs. H. F. Coburn, of
Whitewater, were rtcent visitors here.

Good roses are selling to-day for $10
per 1,000, carnations still lower; future
orders for next week are quite large and
encouraging but this week appears to be
an off one.

Wm. Edlefsen and the Whitnall Floral
Company both have a spetiai sale of
'mums this week. Prices being obtained
are low, but the idea appears to be that
a low price is better than no price, and
special effort was necessary to work
them off promptly. C. B. W.

%0'^r'^^0*^^0^^^^^^0^^k0^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^

JOHN C.

CO.

I ^412 TO 422
l."5|l,AWTH0RNE AV.
^\U^ICAGO.ILL.

LOUISIANA
Cypress
^^^|f Green House
'Q^m Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Butted Glass.

This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay. There
various ways of raakins; Butted Roofs, but the best way

Clipper Bar.

lis I»;ir you can make a roof that is absolutelji free
p. and j^Iass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
ikes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
it is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothini^
in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap.
knots aud all other defects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland, Ohio.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

57 and 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSE GLASS »&,,

LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENT.

PURE LINSEED OIL PUTTY, PAINTS, BRUSHES, ETC.

V;rit,ITE IFOR. XiA-TEST FItlCES-
When writing please mention American Florist.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send (or Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

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AdTertlBlDgraWB.. M2

Allen J K Mo &W

j&juencan Boiler Co...;^7H
American Jadoo Co... 517

Amllng B C :i4

Atlanta RosehoueeB. . .:i>S

Bader John -352

BakerC F 3SII

Bailer F A SB

Barnard W W & Co

Beckert Theo V itvi

Bell W T. ^is

Betscher Bros Ml

Bird F W & Son :«?

Blanc A k Co :»ai

Bobblntt L C '-^

BOBton Letter Co :U2

BoBton and lA)cbiH)rt

Block Co :«'■'

Bradley B I SiU

Bra^e L. B ^0

Breck J & Sons :««

BreenT W ;no

Brown P :)"1

Brown Baft FllllnKMch

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BurklK :f4S

Burpee W Atlee & Co .:«si

CarmodyJ D ;iT2

Chocolate Cooler Co. :142

Clark Bros 'W,i

ClttcaB & Boddlni?ton

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Coles W W *";

Colorado Florists' Bx.:i)2

Conard A Jones Co :l5f)

Conley John & Son 342

Connell Benj 356

Cjttage OaraeDB. .:i60 :i»>2

Crabb & Hunter .160

Craig Kobt ;«i

Crawford M :M8

Cunningham J II iUS

Cushman Slartiohre Coof4
Davia Bros Mfg Co.. :»'.;
Detroit Flower Pot

Mfg Co 372

DeWalt Jno B Ml

Dletsch A & Co 374

Dillon JL :W)

DomerFred &8onB Co.;J.W

DreerB A •«»

HhretF 346

BlChholzH .364

Blllolt Mr a 345

BlUottWA Sons 366

"5118* Poliwortn..341 367

Kngie w J ;<n

Everltt J A »)8

Faxon M B 346

Flelschman J 311

Fraser J 355

Galvln &Co ;M4

Gibbons H W 374

Glblln & Co 373

Gullett W H & Sons..:«0

Gumey Heuter Co 375

Hall ABs'n 375

Uammontl Benj ;370

liancock&bon 350

Hart M A 346 ;69

Harris W K 352

Heacock Jos :)S2

Delnemann F C 348

Helnl John G & 8on..3l»

Helnl Jos 360

Herr Albert M 350 371

HerrDK 371

Herrlngton A — M3

Heeeer W J....' 3.56

HewsAH& Co 372

HIllKG&CO .358

Hlppard K._. .^. 358 371

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HofTman HA

Holton & Hunkle Co
Hopp & Lemke.

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Hioker H M Co 371

Horan Kdw C ;>15

Huleebosch Bros 34S

Humfeld C 36o

HuntBH :t44

Illinois Cut Flower Co .344

Jacob C W & Co :«(

Japanese Nurseries... ;i66

.leonlngsBB 371

Jewett z K & Co :i66

Joosten C H 347

Kastlng W F

Keller Geo & 8on...<..372
iCennlcott Bros Co.343 .344

King J M 345:158

<<roe8chell Bros Co.. .375

Krlck WC :i68

iuehn C A 312

Kuhl Geo A..... 342

LalBle W 372

Lamb J M 355

i.ang Julius Ub 359

Lawrence T 364

(jengenfQlder C 354

Little W S & Co 362

Lackland LumCo..372 374

Lonsdale Bdw 3.64

Lora & Bumuam Co.. 376
LotilBviUe Tobacco Co. 31,7

Lucas J & Co 371

Lusby.A & Co .ilS

Lyucn W K Ml

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MlUang Frank .>16 :w.i

Moon S C :C)6 36S

Monlnger J C Co 37.i

Morris Floral Co . . .:i62
Mound City Flo Co. ...342

Mvers * Co 371

National Plant Co... .360
N V Cut Flower Co... 34;>

Nevln Co I' H 375

North Mich Kvergreen

Nursery Co 368

Overman B F 358

Heacock W P 362

Pennock Sam'l 8.. 345 ;«1

PJant>SBedCo MH

PrlnceAGSCo 344

Pruning Shear Co :ua

Quaker City Mch Wk8.3H1

RandallAL 314

Bavnor J 1 ;il6 ;167

RedfleldB 37ii

Reed Glass* Paint Co 375

Reld Bdw 346

Halnberg Bros. ..344 :i50 :<66

Rhotert AUK 349

KlceM &Co :442 3611

RlckBecker C H :»

Kogers P'ATloral Co .;M4

Keller Bros.

.372

Rundle-Spence Co 372

RuBaellSJ 371

BenipleJ 384

Schiller JL :)52

Schmid E 8 MT

Bchnelder F 358

ScbultbelB Anton..... .368

Scolley J A 375

Scott John 362

Sheridan w F 345 367

Slebert C T :i50

Slebrecht & Son 2d cover
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Skabcura Dip Co 367

Smith Nath & Son 356

Smith W C 344 351

Smith W & T Co .370

SoltauC 371

Standard Fertilizer Co371
Stearns Lumber Co — 372

Stetrens E 375

Struck JN& Bro 374

Sunderbruch H L Co. .312
Sunset Seed & Plant Co347
Sutherland Geo a..:jl5 367

SwahnsSons J G 372

Swayne W 3,50

Syracuse Pottery Co.. .370

Taylor Geo & Son 367

Traendly & 8chenck..;M6

VaugbanJ C 365

Vaughan, McKellar &

Wlnterson -311

Vesey W J & M S :B2

Walker Fertilizer Co. .3tls
Weathered's Son 3d cover

Weber H & Sons 3.50

Weeber* Don 319

Welch Bros 345

Whllldln Pot Co 372

Whitton & Sons 355

Winter* Glover... .341

Wlttbold Geo 352 364

Wood Bros 364

Woodruff W B 361

Wotherspoon J R.... 349

Young Jno 346 :i5;s

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SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
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CONTENTS.

The exhibitions— New York i

—Comer at Philadelphia show (illus.) c

—Springfield, Mass X

—St. Louis y

—Main hall Philadelphia show (illus.) . . . . ;
—Orchid table Philadelphia show (illus.) . . . ;

—New Bedford. Mass ."

—Main stairway Philadelphia show (illus.) . l

— Syracuse, N. Y . . I

— Prize group plants Philadelphia show (illus.) i

— Toronto. . . J

—Center table at Toronto show (illus.) i

— Poughkeepsie, N. Y '.

— Montreal J

— Millbrook, N. Y i

— Chicago <

—Cleveland .' !

—Philadelphia i

— Worcester, Mass <

— Louis\'ille, Ky J

— Omaha, Neb -

Work of chrysanthemum committees i

Chrysanthemum notes ;

Evidently a misunderstanding i

Philadelphia -

BuSfalo 'i

Chicago <

The seed trade !

Hartford, Conn !

Boston •

St. Louis '

New York [

Cincinnati i

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THE EXHIBITIONS.

Exhibition of the New York Gardeners'
Society.

When it was announced a few weeks
ago that the New York Gardeners' Soci-
ety would invade the most exclusive pre-
cincts of New York's wealth and fashion
and give a fl jwer exhibition in the grand
ballroom of the palatial Astoria hotel on
Fifth avenue, as soon as it should be
completed, the scheme looked like a wild
dream or impossible romance, but it is
said that "where there's a will there's a
way," and to be persuaded that pluck,
tact and determination will prevail over
vast odds and that with the help of these
qualities nothing is impossible, one had
only to visit the beautiful place on the
forenoon of Friday last.

The thousand elf ctric lights of the richly
decorated hall looked down upon an un-
wonted scene. Great boxes and crates,
flower pots and vases were seen every-
where; an army of men in shirt-sleeves
tramped over the paper and straw-littered
velvet carpet; tall chrysanthemums leaned
up familiarly against the crimson draper-
ies, and carved walls made a strange set-
ting for plebeian turnips and potatoes. In
one department, however, no incongruity
was apparent. In perfect accord with
the costly accessories which surrounded
them, looking as if they had always been
there and had a perfect right to stay
there, the great groups of orchids reposed
with easy grace. Here and therethrough
the busy scene flitted the "lady patron-
esses," suggesting and directing, solicit-
ous and worried by the chaos that seemed
to prevail; but finally in commendable
good season, the last vase was filled, the
last exhibit placed, the last crate was car-
ried out, floorssweptand richrugs spread
in the marble-floored corridors. The liv-
eried attendants took their posts, the
orchestra began to play, and the finest
horticultural exhibition that New York
has seen since the brave Lenox Lyceum
effort, years ago, was open to the public
at $2 per ticket.

The exhibition lasted three days and
the pricts of tickets were placed at $2 for
the first day, $1 for the second and 50
cents for the third day; the profits, if any,
to be devoted to charitable purposes.
Fortunately the Gardeners' Society was
under no obligation except to provide
and arrange exhibits, all the expenses,
including premiums, being assumed by
the "lady patronesses," thenames of fifty
of whom were displayed on the schedule,
for, notwithstanding the attractive sur-
roundings, the high character of the exhi-
bition and the much-advertised patron-
age of the select "400," it is discouraging
to report that in attendance the afl^air
was about on a par with similar attempts
in this city in the past and it is evident
that the key to New York's appreciation

and support of flower shows has not yet
been discovered.

The main hall was devoted principally
to the plant exhibits, contributed from
the private greenhouses of wealthy New
Yorkers and arranged by the expert gar-
deners who had grown them. A stately
Kentia belmoreana, 25 feet in height,
from Richard Brett, gardener to J. B.Col-
gate, occupied a central position and at
intervals throughout the hall were tall,
well grown specimen palms, etc., from
Mr. Brett and Charles Knight, gardener
to E. R. Ladew. Mr. Knight showed a
fine specimen of the rare Arancaria Rulei
compacta Nepraski. Large groups in the
various classes of decorative foliaged
plants also came ftom these exhibitors
and from Wm. Duckham, gardener to D.
W.James, Charlfs Webber, gardener to
Mrs. J. Hood-Wright, A. L. Marshall,
gardener to J. B. Butcher, ]. McKenzie,
gardener to Mrs. Charles Pratt, and
others. In the chrysanthemum plant
classes, the principal exhibitors were
Peter DuflT, gardener to J. Crosby Brown,
Robert Whyte, gardener to Mr. Gratffe,
G. B. Winslade, gardener to the Osborne
estate, and J. M. Hunter, gardener to H.
V. R. Kennedy.

The Whitney cup for best group of dec-
orative plants covering 100 square feet,
was won by Chas. Knight with the most
artistically arranged group in the hall;
second prize going to Richard Brett. Mr.
Brett took the Gerry cup for 75 foot
group, and second in this class went to
Wm. Duckham for a superb collection.
Mr. Brett also won the Cottenet cup for
six palms, the f. Hood-Wright cup for
group of crotons and silver medals forsiz
foliage plants, best specimen palm, best
specimen croton, best specimen foliage
plant, best six ferns and best specimen
fern. Silver medals were awarded to
Charles Webber for three crotons, to Wm.
Duckham for specimen Dracaaa Sanderi-
iana. to Wm. Scott, gardener to Mrs. T.
C.Eastman, for three pans of lycopodium
and for best six cyclamers; to Wm. An-
derson, gardener to Mrs. F. E. Constable
for Eucharis amazonica; to J. McKenzie
for berried plants, to A. L. Marshall for
Rex begonias; to G. B. Winslade for three
chrysanthemum plants; for group of pom-
pons and for one specimen each of crim-
son and yellow; to Peter Dufi' for speci-
men pink and for b:st specimen chrysan-
tlicmum pla'nt in the show. Robert
Whyte got the J. Pierpont Morgan cup
for group of chrysanthemums.

Of chrysanthemum blooms there were
some wonderful exhibits by Peter DuflF,
W. C. Russell and others. G. B. Winslade
toak the Speyer cup for best collection
and S. A. Leuba was second. Peter DuflF
took the Loomis cup for best six varieties
of six blooms each, W. C. Russell second,
silver medals being the second prize In
each case. Mr. DufTs Viviand-Morel,
Mrs. Geo. West, Mutual Friend, Minerva

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Nov. 20.

and Jeannie Falconer were all notable
flowers. Silver medals were also won by
W. Scott for 36 blooms in 36 varieties
and 24 varieties; by Peter DufTfor vase of
12 white and vase of 12 pink; bv W. C.
Russell for 12 yellow and for the 6 largest
blooms (Viviand-Morel) and bv G. B.
Winslade for best crimson; T. Harvev,
William Hunter, J. G. McNicolI, Wm. An-
derson and Robert Angus received certifi-
cates in these classes.

In cut roses, Wm. Turner, Owen J.
Owen, A. A. Taaffe and A. J. Wengerter
won certificates, and the Aldrich cup for

S;ott and F. R. Pierson Company, Mr.
Scott winning first prize in both classes,
and a collection of decorative plants from
Siebrecht & Son, not forcompetition. A.
Schultheis took a silver medal for ericas,
Hugh Graham, for chrysanthemum Penn-
sylvania, C.L. Trauth.for group of cycla-
mens and W. A. Manda for fifty varieties
of fancy caladiums. A group of orchids
in the form of a graceful mantel decora-
tion by W. A. Manda was much admired
for its artistic arrangement.

C. W. Ward made a very large exhibit
of carnations. It included many hand-

A CORNER AT THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW,

winner of the largest number of certifi-
cates went to Mr. Turner. In carnations,
certificates went to Wm. Turner, Owen J.
Owen A. A. Taafi'e and Wm. Cowan,
Mr. Turner gettius the Trevor cup. J.
M. Hunter got the Trevor cup for garde-
nias and Wm. Duckham the Trevor cup
for violets. W. Scott took three silver
medals and G. B. Winslade one, for green-
house grapes.

The orchid displays from H. Clinka-
berry, gardener to C. G. Roebling. and
A. Herrington, gardener to H. McK.
Twombly, were beautiful. Mr. Herring-
ton took the silver medal for a group
composed mainlv of cattleyas and cypri-
pediums and bis big pan of Cattleya
labiata with 75 blooms was much ad-
mired. Mr. Clinkaberry won the Dodge
cup for arrangement of orchids with a
most beautiful basket of rare blooms. A
pretty cocos graced the center and the
square handle, four feet high, was hung
with sprays of oncidium, Dendrobium
pbalaenopsis and asparagus. The Irving
cup for best collection of orchids also
went to Mr'. Clinkaberry. This group
comprised many gems, such as Cypripe-
dium insigne Sanderlse, Cyprioecium
Thayeraniim , Cypripedium Henry Graves,
Jr., and -brides Lawrencte. Adjoining
it was a fine group, not for competition,
from Lager & Hurrell.

Trade exhibitors were assigned to the
foyer. Here were some fine groups of
araucarias and pandannses from John

some novelties, such as White Cloud. Bon
Ton, Gold Nugget, Maceo, New York,
Blush, John Young, C. A. Dana, Flame
and Mrs. James Dean, the latter being
the prize winner at the Philadelphia exhi-
bition as best American seedling not yet
disseminated. A smaller display of carna-
tions was made by C. Besold. The new
pink variety Frances Joost in this collec-
tion looked very promising. Wm. Rock-
efeller also showed seedling carnations
and Robert MacMillan a vase of fine
mignonette.

Springfield, Mass.

The annual exhibition of the Hampden
County Horticultural Society took place
November 10, 11 and 12. Although not
as many exhibitors as in some seasons,
the high quality and excellence of all the
flowers were noticeable. Seldom as many
exhibits have been gathered together
where all were as meritorious.

A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., had
the largest individual exhibit in the hall.
His vase of 50 blooms of Mrs. Perrin
were extremely perfect and beautiful.
Minnie Wanamaker, Maud Dean, Mrs.G.
M. Pullman, weie also very fine flowers.
He had In the class for yellows, an easy
victory in a magnificent vase of Maj tx
Bonnaffon. He was also first in the class
for 12 vases of 12 difierent colors, besides
taking front rank in many other classes.

Among private gardeners, Mr. John

Barr, gardener to Mrs. B. P. Cheney, So.
Natick, Mass., took most of the first
prizes, closely followed by Donald Mac-
Gregor, gardener to E. H. R. Lyman,
Northampton, Mass. Mr. Barr's Viviand-
Morel and Mrs. Jerome Jones were mag-
nificent specimens.

E. H. Howland, of Holyoke, G. H. Sin-
clair, gardener, made a fine showing of
exceedingly well grown flowers. His vase
of Niveus was the best white in the
exhibition. A new variety was noticed
in his collection, a vase of Peter Kay,
which promises to be a favorite and is
especially good. Another good exhibit
was from John Coombs, of Hartford,
Conn.

Among chrysanthemum plants, E. H.
Howland was the only commercial
grower filling several classes. In the cen-
ter of the hall was a fine cluster of bush
specimens from Mrs. Cheney, So. Natick,
Mass., and several seedlings from Alex
MacLellan, Newport. R. I., were shown.
A good ytllow (No. 4) and also an old
rose and gold (No. S. 3), were awarded
diplomas.

The best exhibit of roses ever staged in
this city was made this year by A. N.
Pierson, of C''omwell, Conn. His Brides-
maids and Brides reminded one of the
famous Ndtick roses. The PresidentCar-
not, Kaiserins, Meteors and American
Beauties were exceedingly fine flowers.
These took first award with E. H. How-
land, of Holyoke for a good second.
John Coombs, of Hartford, Conn., taking
third.

Seldom does one ever see so good pan-
sies as were set up by A. P. Wade and
Geo. F. Gurgenback of this city. Pierson
took 1st for double blue violets; 2nd for
single blue; 1st for lily of the valley,
Donald MacGregor being 1st in the single
blue violet class.

Not as many carnations were shown
this vear as last season. For best display
A. N. Pierson was awarded 1st; C. W.
Ward, Queens, N. Y., 2nd. Several new
and very promising varieties were in Mr.
Ward's collection, including John Young,
Gold Nugget, Dandy and No. 6.

H. Grout of this city took 1st for
blooms of any one variety; 1st for 50
blooms and a special 1st all with Conch
shell. This is a wonderfully pleasing
color of soft rose, better color than Day-
break and several shades lighter than
Scott with perfect calyx, full flower, good
stifl' stem and extremely fragrant. This
variety was also awarded the silver cup
offered by the Cottage Gardens, Queens,
N. Y., for best seedling.

Andrew Griffin, gardener to J. J. Van
Alen, of Newport, R. I., made an exhibi-
tion of Begonia semperflorens hybrids.
Pompon and anemone flowered chrysan-
themums were shown by E. H. Howland.
Two large tables of chrysanthemums,
roses, carnations, violets, adiantums, etc.,
were shown by E. D. Shaw, of Holyoke,
not for competition.

The Inter-stale contest was not as
largely represented as last year's though
all were excellent flowers. The Connecti-
cut prize weat to A. N. Pierson, Crom-
well; Massachusetts prize to John Barr,
gardener. So. Natick; Michigan prize to
Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian; Rhode
Island prize to Robert Laurie of Newport.
The capital went to Mr. Barr, state of
Massachusetts.

Rainy weather interfered somewhat
with the attendance which without
doubt will leave the society in debt. The
arrangement of hall was about the same
as for the last few years and was in the
competent hands of manager and secre-
tary W. F. Gale. B. M.

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PART OF THE MAIN HALL AT THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW.

St. Louis.

The seventh annual chrysanthemum
exhibition closed Saturday night. The
display was larger and better than
that of former years, and was well
patronized by the public, yet the commit-
tee was not well pleased with the attend-
ance. We did not make any money but
we hope that when the committee meets
it will not show a loss. The cause of the
loss (if there is any) will be on account
of the change of location.

The special prizes amounted to over
$800 and the Shaw prizes to $500, the
club offering all second and third prizes,
except in the Shaw prizes. The first day's
premiums were distributed as follows:

CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS.

Best pink, white and yellow, Wni. .Schray 1st,
Michel Plant and bulb Co. 2nd. Best 3 plants,
pink, white and yellow, C. Young A; Sons 1st,
Andrew Meyer 2nd. Best 3 plants, pink, white
and yellow, Andrew Meyer 1st, C. Young & Sons
2nd. Best 3 plants any color. C. Young & Sons
1st, Andrew Meyer 2na. Best single specimen
plant white, Frank Fillmore 1st, C. C. Sanders
2nd. Best single specimen plant yellow, Andrew
Meyer 1st, F. Fillmore :3nd. Best specimen plant,
pink, -V.
men i)l:i
Meyer "ii
pink :iiii

li.■^l 3 |il;

i;r

W I

and yellow, ( '.
2nd. 'Best 3 pbii
Meyer 1st, C. 'i
white, pink and '
2nd. Best 3 plants

M'\'T 1st. Tjirl Beyer 2nd. Best speci
il :in\ inl.ir, (;. Young iSr. Sons 1st, A.
I, I' I'lllniMiv 3rd. Best 3 plants white,
I nil. Will s.'hray 1st, A, Meyer 2nd.
nils \\ hih , pink and yellow, C. Young it

W hi s.-l,r;n -hid. " ■

'111 Ills. ^^ liiir. J. ink and yellow, A. Meyer
Sriiiii) .'nil jj.-st 3 plants, white, pink
s 1st, Wm. Schray
ik and brown, .\.
2nd. Best 3 plants
er 1st, Wm. Schrav
Meyer 1st. F. Fill-
more 2nd. Best 3 plants in 3 colors, .\. Meyer 1st,
Wm. Schray 2nd. Best 3 plants in 3 colors, Wm.
Schray 1st, ,\. Meyer 2nd, Best 6 specimen plants.
2 pink, 2 white and 2 yellow, .\. Meyer 1st, F. Fill-
more 2nd. Best single specimen plant, yellow, C.
Young & Sons 1st, A. Meyer 2nd. Best single
specimen plant, white, C. Young & Sons 1st, Wm.
Schray 2na. Best specimen plant, pink, C. Young
& Sons 1st, F, Fillmore 2nd. Best 2 plants any
color, Wm. Schray 1st, A. Jleyer 2nd. Best single
plant, white, C. Young & Sons 1st, Wm. Schray
2nd. Best single plant, yellow, Wm. Schray 1st.
A. Meyer 2nd. Bests plants pink, white and yel-
low, Wm. Schray 1st. .\. Meyer 2nd. -

s.'hray 2nd, C. Young it Sons 3rd. Best specimen
plant, yellow, Wm. Schray 1st, F. Fillmore 2nd,
A. MevcrSrd. Best specimem plant, pink, W'm.
Scliniv 1st. A. Mi'vcT 2nd. F. Fillmore 3rd. Best

s] iiiii'ii )il:iiii ;iii\ i-olor, .\. Meyer 1st, Wm,

s,lirii\ ■.'ml. I. lilhiHire 3rd. Best specimen
liliiiit, wliiii\ Will, ^.■llra^• 1st, A. Meyer 2nd.
licsi 3 siiiijk- specimen plants, Wm. Schra'y 1st, A.

SINGLE STEM .

FLOWER.

Best 40 plants, one or more varieties, Wm.
Si'linu Isl.c \oiiir.: ,V Smis 'JikI. .\. .Mever 3rd.

Ilrsi -J.-, iiiiiiiis, ulii miu.'H.c. Young*

s.iiis isi \. \liMr :.'ii.l w III. s,-i,r:u :inl. Best 25
[ilaiils [link. 111.. Minru . i:. I ,. II i II ,v Co. 1st, A.
Mever 2nd. Best 25 plants, yellow, one varietv. A.
MeVer 1st, E, G. Hill * Co' 2nd. F. Fillmore 3rd.
Best 8 white, 8 yelloyv and 8 pink, E. G. Hill &
Co. 1st, C. Y'oung & Sons 2nd.

CARNATION PLANTS.

Best 20 plants in bloom, Wm. Schray 1st, F.
Fillmore 2rd, C. C. Sanders 3rd. Best 5 plants in
5 varieties, John Steidle 1st.

GROUP CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Best arranged group of chrysanthemum plants,
to cover not less than 100 square feet. There were
five sections, and in the first section there were
two entries, C. Beyer 1st, C. C. Sanders 2nd. Sec-
tion 2. E. Schray 1st. Section 3. A. Meyer 1st.
Section 4, Chas. Beyerlst. Sections, C Y'oung tt
Sons 1st.

BHAW PREMIUMS.— PLANTS.

For a i)lant of decided merit for cultivation, not
l>revn.iisl> iiti artii-lr of North American com-
iii'M-'-i- mill iiiiriiiliii-iMl to such commerce by the
exhilijiiir iliiniiL' t!i'- M-ar in which said award
wiis iiiii.l.-. (.Ill, I iiirihi'l, viilue,$25. Luther Arm-
sti - \> Ins iii.sliil «itli Ills .•v.-r-blooming

till- r.i,|s I,, I- Ihi liinj.sl ;iii.ll,r,l rnllcction of

niiiii.sl |i.i!nis, II. .1 l..-si|i:iii IJkiii.ls. Will. Schrav
l.sl, I.'. l;i..Mr ■-■nil. .\Ii.'lii-l I'kiiit ;ind Uulb Co, 3rd'.
For the best ■.'.'! iiii nied begonias, not more than 2
of anv one van.-tv, Mii-lielPlant and Bulb Co, 1st,
Wm.'Schniy 2ii.l,' c. Vnnng & Sons 3rd. For the
larizest rin.i hesi i-i il leetion of named ferns, not
less II, 1111 r.'kniils \li.liel Plant and Bulb Co. 1st,
Will s.inin -.'ilI. ,l,,i.l;in Floral Co. 3rd. For the
l;ii-. si iiii.i i„ St .-.. 1 1, ■.'ti'.in of named foliage plants,
other that tlie [jn.i-.jdiug, with variegated leaves,
not less than 12 kinds, C. lieyer 1st, Michel Plant
and Bulb Co. 2nd, Wm. Schray 3rd. Best collec-
tion of 25 blooming plants for house decoration,
e-vclusive of chrysanthemums, not more than 3
varieties of any species, C. Young & Sons 1st,
Wm, Schray 2nd, C. C. Sanders 3rd. For best 12
varieties of 'named geraniums in bloom, grown in
not over 6 inch pots, F. Fillmore 1st, Micliel-Plant
and Bulb Co. 2nd, A. Meyer 3rd. For best 6 named
dracsnas, C. Beyer 1st, Wm. Schray 2nd. C.
Young * Sons 3rd. For best 12 named flowering
begonias in bloom, not more than 2 of any oue
variety, Wm, Schniy 1st, Michel Plant and Bulb

Co. 2nd, .\. Meyer 3rd. For best 6 named orchids
in bloom, in 6 varieties, Wm. Schray 1st, C. Young
* ,Sons 2nd. For best 6 named bouviirdia in bloom,
not more than 2 of any one variety, W'm. Schray
1st, F, Fillmore 2nd, C. Young & Sons 3rd. For
best 6 named cyclamen in bloom, C. C. Sanders 1st,
C. Young & So'ns 2nd, Wm. Schray 3rd.

For best specimen of Areca lutescens, C. C.
Sanders 1st. Jordan Floral Co. 2nd. For the best
specimen of Howe.a Belmoreana, C. Beyer 1st, Jor-
dan Floral Co. 2nd. For the best specimen of
Hoyvea Forsteriana, C. Beyer 1st, Wm. Schray
2nd. For the best specimen of LivistonaChinensis,
C. C. Sanders 1st, W^m. Schray 2nd. For the best
specimen of Pandanus utilis, C. Beyer 1st, C. C.
Sanders 2nd. For the best specimen decorative
plant, other than the above, Wm. Schray 1st, C,
Beyer 2iid. For the largest and best collection of
chrvsanthemnnis perfectly hardy in the latitude
or St. Louis, C. Young * Sons ISt, C. C. Sanders
2nd, Win. SeliraySrd. For the largest and best
named ■■n!lt..-tioii of chrysanthemums, hardy with
slight pi-otretion in the latitude of St, Louis, C. C.
Sanders 1st, C. Young A Sons 2nd, Wm, Schray 3rd.
For the best 6 species of evergreen shrubs, for
lawns, hardy in the latitude of St, Louis, C.
Y'oung & Sons 1st, C. C. Sanders 2nd, Wm,
Schray 3rd,

CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT BLOOMS.

Bes 48 flowers, 8 sorts, 6 of a kind, Nathan
Smith A Son Isl, C, Young ct Sons 2nd, E. G, Hill
.v^ 1 ... :it.|. i;.si -.•) white, in 3 sorts, 8 of each,
Naihaii siiiiih ,\ S..1I 1st. I'. Y'oung & Son2nd, W.
.1. .\ \l s \ . s... :;i.L ll..st 24 yellow, Ssorts, 8of
each I. I. Ilill .y I... 1st, N'athan Smith & Sou
2ii.l. Mi.lirl I 'la 111 anil Uulb Co. 3rd. Best 24 pink,
3s.. lis S..I .a.h, i: i;. Hill & Co, 1st, Nathan
Siiiiili .y Si. II ■-■ii.l <' ^'oung & Son 3rd. Best 12

bl s Iv.iiv Mi.h.l riant and Bulb Co. 1st, C.

Young ,y s,. IIS .'II. I. Win. Schray 3rd, Best 12
bloomsof NiMiis. II. Weber & 'Sons, Oakland,
Md. 1st. K.si i; 1. 1..., ins Golden Wedding, H.
Weber iV s..iis ist, Mi.liel Plant and Bulb Co, 2nd,
Best 12 blooms, am' yellow not mentioned, E, G.
Hill * Co. 1st, N. Smith & Son 2nd, C. C, Sanders
3rd. Best 12 blooms yellow, E. G. Hill * Co. 1st,
N. Sinitli A Son2ud,'c. Y'oung it Sons 3rd. Best 12
bioiinis >.ll.,u, ('. Young it Sons 1st, E, G. Hill it
Co. -.'n.l W . .1. ,y M. S. Vesev 3rd. Best 12 blooms
vel|..«. Mi.ti..| I'liiutand Bulb Co. 1st, C. Young
A- Si.iis i.'ii.|. i:. (.. Hill it Co. 3rd. Best 12 blooms
white, 1'. Ynung it Sons 1st, W. J. * M. S. Vesey
2nd, Nathan Smith it Son 3rd, Best 12 blooms
pink, E. t:. Hill & Co, 1st, Nathan Smith & .Son
2nd, Wm. Schray 3rd.

Best vase of cut chrysanthemums anv color,
Nathan Smith it Son I'st, E. G. Hill & Co. 2ud.
Best vase of 24 flowers, assorted colors, C. Y'oung
& Sons 1st, E. G. Hill it Co. 2nd. Best vase of cut
chrysanthemums, assorted colors, Wm, Schray
1st,' Nathan Smith & Son 2nd. Best vase of 24
blooms, assorted colors, C. Y'oung it Sons 1st, Win.
Trillow 2nd. Best vase of 50 chrysanthemum
blooms, (luality and arrangement to be equally

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considered, Wm. Sohray 1st, W.J. & M. S. Vt-sfv.
2nd. Best vase of 24 blooms, assorted colors, ^Vm.
Schray 1st, W.J. & M. S. Vesey 3nd.

CUT ROSES.

Best 20 Souvenir de Wootton, R. F. Tesson 1st
E. W. Guy 2nd. Best 20 blooms Bridesmaid, Hunt
estate, Terre Haute, Ind. 1st, W. J. * M. S.
Vesey, Port Wayne, Ind. 2nd. Wra. Trillow. Belle-
ville, 111., 3rd. Best 20 Perle des Jardins, J. F.
Amraann, Edwardsville, 111. 1st, W. J. & M.
S. Vesey 2nd, Hunt estate 3rd. Best 8 Ameri-
can Beauty, South Park Floral Co., Newcastle,
Ind. 1st, C. Young & Sons 2nd, E. F. Tesson 3rd.
Best 20 Brides, W. J. & M. S. Vesey 1st, F, J. Fill-
more 2nd. E. W. Guy 3rd. Best 25 Pres. Carnots,
W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. 1st. Best 20 Meteors,
Hunt estate 1st, C. Young & Sons 2nd, W. W.
Coles 3rd. Best 20 Kaiserins, W. W. Coles 1st, W.

ers, R. F. Ti

1st,

if l':i

Son 3rd. Best box of cut llo'
C, Young A Sons, -iwX \v
dauus Veitchii. (• I'.^iril-i W m, srh i-i n ■.■ii.l. V.

Fi:iraore3rd. lii-si I-' M - "i iiir^ii'iii'M.v .V.

MeverlSt, C. Youil- ■•li.l, W :.ll lin- ,V Mnu.T Mr.i.
Best 200 single violi'ts. Soutli Park FloraH'o. 1st,
R. F. Tesson 2nd, F.J. Fillmore 3rd. Best speci-
men palm Carl Beyer 1st.

SHAW PREMIUMS. — CUT BLOOMS.

Best 12 blooms of Viviand-Morel, West End
Floral Park, Belleville, 111., 1st, (!. Young * Sons
2nd, Michell Plant and Bulb Co. 3rd. Best 12
blooms of any other pink variety; there were six
entries. C. Young & Suns won lirst with a fine
vase of Mrs. Perrin, p:. G. Hill & Co. 2nd, with
Autumn Glorv and W. Trillow 3rd, with a vase of
Mrs. Perrin, "W. A. Chalfant, Springfield, Mo.,
showed Chebeaque, Michel Plant and Bulb Co,

WOLTEMATES TABLE EDGED WITH ASPARAGUS SPRENGERII. AT THE PHILADELPHIA

SHOW.

J. & M. S. Vesc\ Olid, P.. F- Tesson 3rd. Best 20
La France. C. S^mi- .\ s<.ii~ 1st. Best 20 Caro-
line Testouts. (' ^.MiiiL' ,\ Sons 1st, Best 20 cut
blooms, one v:iii. IV im'I iin-utioned, C. Young &

Sonslsl. i;, !■ 1 1 -'lid.

Best .T \ 111' I' 1" of a kind, American Belle
and .Vnii II HI i;. miv excepted, South Park
Floral Cm, 1,1 !; 1 '. iCsson 2nd. Best6 .\merioan
Beauty roses. \V. W. Coles 1st, C. Young 2nd,
South Park Floral Co. 2nd. Best 20 blooms,
Woottons, R, F. Tesson 1st. Best 25 blooms
Kaiserin, not less than 24-inch stems, W. W. Coles
1st R. F. Tesson 2nd. Best vase of 18 American
Beauties, R. F. Tesson 1st, C, Y'oung & Sons 2nd.
Best 20 Meteors, C. Young * Sons 1st. Best 25
American Beauties, no more and no less, C.
Young A Sciiis Ni, South Park Floral Co. 2nd.
Best vasi 111 l\;ii,rnii, not less than 30 flowers, H.
Weber .^ s, III., l-i South Park Floral Co. 2nd.
Best25ljlii.iins.il l.:i France, C.Young & Sons 1st.

CUT CARNATIONS

Best vase of white carnations excluding Mc-
Gowan and Alaska. Frank Fillmore 1st. Best
vase, pink, excluding Wm. S.-.itt .iiul linyhrpak.
South Park Floral Co. Isill I-. An. ■.•n.l, W . 'Iril-
lowSrd. Best vase re.l .•\.lu.liiiij .Inlnl..', II
Weber & Son 1st, W. ,1, A M, s, x.s.'i -'n.l, licsi
vase variegated, 50 flowers, one or mure kuuls.
South Park Floral Co. 1st, H. F. Aue 2nd, H.
Weber & Sons 3rd. Best vase of 40 Wm. Scott, W.
J. & M. S. Vesev, 1st, H. F. Aue 2nd, J. Steidle
3rd. Best vase ol" 40 Lizzie McCiWini, s.nitli P:irk
Floral Co. 1st, J, F. Aramana '.'ii.! , II, \\.l..i ,\
Son 3rd. Best vase of 50 Uavl.i.' il,, s..iii li I'^irk
Floral Co. 1st, W. J. * M. S. V.'s. v -'n.l « m. 'Iiil-

low 3rd. lirst. MIS.- of -in .\l;isl, i s.inll, l',-,i-k
Floral C.i, Isl \\i.i, TnlliiW-'hil l.ilin Mi-i.ll.- 3r.l,
Bestviis.i.if III. Mil. il.-.-. Si. ml, I'ml, tliiml di, Ist.

H. F. All.- -.'ii.:, K.-sl v:is.-Sll,\ 1-lim, s..iitli Park

Floral Co. 1st. Ili-si vase ,■>;( liucl.' .lohii. W m.
Trillow 1st. Hest vase of variegated varieties.
H. Weber & Sons 1st. Best vase of 100 white car-
nations, H. Wi'lji-r A- Sons 1st, a silver cup, value
,$20. This .-u|. was n.iii bv avase of the finest car-
nations s.-.m in iiiis i-ity" fora long time. Flora
Hill bi-iiiL' ill. \aii.-iy. Best vase 60 assorted car-
nations II. \\ .-L.-i" ,v Sous 1st,

MIHCELLANEOUfi.

Best 100 double violets competition open to all , R.
Tesson Ist, Wm. Liiigenbrink 2nd, C, Young >^

.Nalli:

M Is

\li,-|i
.liilii--

\\.-sl r.nil |-|i.lal Talk, -'n.i Willi II. m- I'ull-

lliaii an. I W , .1 iV M s, \ .--■( , :li-.| H 111, Miiinn-
Wanainak.-r \V .\ rliallanl sli. .«.-.! Mis C
Moiin; .Michel Plant and liullj ('o. Fl'ulliuan:
E. Schrav, Lenawee; C. Y'oung it Sons, Minnie
Wanamaker and E. G. Hill * Co., Mrs. Jerome
Jones.

For lii-st 12 l.l.i.-.iiis ,-inv variety intro.l,if.-,l in
1895. 1W)|-.. |s..i:, II, .-I-.- iv.-i-.- i-iiilil .aiii-i. ,; lln- win-
ners belli:; r ^..l,ll■_■ .y Si.n- isl >Mll, Mii.li-slii;
Nathan Sm.ili ,\ s..ii ■.'n.l, will, H. -i. m K;ii- ami
Michel Plant and Hull. Co, 31-.1, « nil II W Kl-
inan; The West End Floral Park -I. ..«.-. I » s.
Dinsmore; E. G.HilKfe Co. Le c ',.1. --- i ir.-iii.l.l.- ;
W. E. Guv, Modesto; W. A, ihaManl, Mrs,
Ilarrv Tolei- and W. J. A M. S. \Vsfv. L,-iia,wee,
ilisi U' blooms of Mafor Bonatton, E. G. Hill A
W. A. Chalfant 2nd; Michel Plant and

Hall

3rd.

The following florists were given certifi-
cates of merit: Richard Witterstaetter,
Sedamsville, Ohio, for a new white carna-
tion, Evelina; Hugh Graham, of Philadel-
phia, for his new chrysanthemum, Penn-
sylvania; H. Weber & Sons, Oakland,
Md , for their new rose, Mrs. Robert
Garrett; Stollcry Bros., Argyle Park,
Chicago, new pink carnation, Argyle.

Visitors at the show were A. Dimmock,
St. Albans, Eneland; H. Weber. Oakland,
Md.; G;o. A. Kuhl, Pekin, Ills.; W. J. &
M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind,; Mr. Hunt,
Terre Haute, Ind.; W.W.Coles, Kokomo,
Ind.; Mr. Heller, of South Park Floral
Co., New Castle, Ind,; Mr. Tower, of E.
G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., Mr. Reis-

ing, with Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich,; T. W. Guy, Kimswick, Mo.; J. F.
Ammann, Edwardsville, Ills.; W. A. Chal-
fant, Springfield, Mo.; Mr. Emmons and
Adolf Fehr, Belleville, Ills. J- J. B.

New Bedford, Mass.
The tenth annual chrysanthemum show
was held at Adelpbl Rink, November 4, 5,
and 6. We were fortunate in choosing
the latter part of the week, as the first
was exceedingly stormy, like the whole
week of last year. As an experiment we
made it a general flower show, including
chrysanthemums both plants and cut
flowers, roses, carnations, decorative
plants and design work; also a class of
miscellaneous plants grown by amateurs,
prizes in this line being liberally donated
by various merchants, which brought
out some fine specimens of home grown
plants. It was more successful financially
than for several years and the exhibition
the finest ever shown here. A. H. Fe wkes
of Boston acted as judge.

First of interest were the six plants
which won the silver cup, presented to
the club by Fred. Grinnell, Esq., which
now becomes the property of James
Garthley, gardener to H. H. Rogers, he
having won it two years in succession.
The six plants were as follows: Mrs. Bul-
lock, Mutual Friend, lora, Mrs. Henszey,
Major Bonnaffon and the old favorite W.
H. Lincoln, which, by-the-way, was the
best plant in the hall. Mr. Garthley also
exhibited twelve bush plants, fine speci-
mens, taking first prize. These were: J.
Kupfer, Mrs. Henszey, Queen, L.D. Black,
Ada Spaulding, Minerva, Mrs. Kimball,
Silver Cloud,2JohnShrimptons,and2 W.
H. Llncolns.

William Keith, gardener to T. M. Stet-
son, took first prize for group of chrysan-
themum and foliage plants, artistically
arranged, covering sixty square feet.
Group of forty square feet, same arrange-
ment was won by James Garthley. For
three specimen plants Wm. Keith was
first with following varieties— Minerva,
Puritan and A. H. Fewkes. For one
specimen, James Garthley took first with
a mammoth plant of Mrs. Kimball against
Major Bonnaffon entered by Wm. Keith,
who took second. One Chinese, James
Garthley first with L. D. Black; Wm.
Keith second with Major Bonnaffon.
Cbas. N. Riley, gardener to E. D. Man-
dell, took first for standard, a fine speci-
men ot Mrs. Perrin; Wm. Keith second,
H. L. Sunderbruch. Peter Keith, gar-
dener to Miss Delano, exhibited fine group
of orchids and ferns.

Other awards were as follows: Twelve
plants, single flowers 1st, James Garth-
ley; 2Qd, William Keith. In cut flowers,
twenty four distinct varieties, 1st, James
Garthley; 2nd, Wm. Keith. Twelve dis-
tinct Japanese, 1st, James Garthley; 2Qd,
Alex MacLelland, Newport. Six distinct
Japanese, 1st. AlexMacLellan; 2adJ imes
Garthley. Six distinct Chinese, 1st, J.
Eaton, Jr. Ten flowers, long stems,
white, 1st, Wm. Keith; 2nd, B. J. Con-
nelly, Taunton. Ten flowers, long stems,
bronze, 1st, Wm. Keith. Ten flowers,
long stems, yellow, 1st, J. Garthley; 2nd,
W. Keith. 'Ten flowers, long stems, red,
2nd, C. N. Riley.

The commercial florists showed renewed
interest, five having booths for sale of
plants and cut flowers. Following took
prizes in florists' classes: C. H. Waite, R.
H. Woodhouse, A. B. Hathaway, S. S.
Peckham, Jas. A. Russell. Jahn Brothers
displayed an attractive booth, but did
not enter the competition.

There were several good exhibits
among the amateur class. J. W. Frasier

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took first for seedling from Waban, fine
flower closely resemblicg Sunstone. He
has several other seedlings of promise.
Alex MacLellan also showed seedlings,
one taking second; also fine seedling
canna. Finest of all cut flowers was a
vase of Minerva, mammoth blooms, ex-
hibited by James Garthley, closely fol-
lowed by Wm. Keith's Mrs. H.Robinson.
Others worthy of note were Maud Dean,
Mayflower, Lenawee. Le Colosse Greno-
ble, C. B. Wbitnall, Zalinda, Mrs. Egan,
Mrs. Peabodv, Gold Standard, Mrs. A. J.
Drexel and Gladys Vanderbilt. Sunder-
bruch proved a failure for exhibition, not
lasting until the close of the three days.
Thus ended our tenth annual; may the
eleventh be even a greater success.

Whaling City.

Syracuse, N. Y.

The chrysanthemum show of the Cen-
tral New York Horticultural Society
opened under most unfavorable weather,
rain, sleet and cold winds keeping away
many visitors, and in some cases exhibits
were injured with the drenching showers
that came up so suddenly. The schedule
called forjudging tocommence by2 p.m.,
but it was after 5 p. m. before Grove P.
Rawson could commence his work. The
quality of the exhibits was below that of
last year, especially in specimen plants,
While the size of the flowers was very
passable they lacked in foliage and shape.
The only marked improvement was in
single stem plants, which were much
dwarfer and finer flowered than hereto-
fore. The display of cut flowers was not
so great, but among them were some
very meritorious blooms.

P. R. Quinlan & Co. made a very nice
exhibit in the centre of the hall, not for
competition, composed of tropical plants
nterspersed with large vases of chrysan-

themums and roses, Major Bonnafi'on,
Mrs. Jerome Jones, and Helen Bloodgood
standing out brilliantly, being exceed-
ingly well done. A vase of Carnot rose
in this group was also greatly admired.

A very attractive exhibit was made by
Grove iP. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y., of a
reproduction in nature of a picture of a
pitcher of yellow chrysanthemums, frame
size 7x5 fett. This was a piece of work
in which rare taste was displayed. The
frame was composed of ivy leaves, the
Inner flat and the corners being of the
same bronzed, the pitcher proper of
solid yellow chrysanthemums on a back-
ground of green carpet moss, the blooms
in the pitcher being relieved with red ber-
ried native prunus and asparagus.

The display of native ferns made by M.
H. Oschner, of Eastwood, was most
Interesting and Instructive. It comprised
19 varieties, such rare kinds as Pelaca
purpurea, Asplenium platyneuron, and
Botrychium termatum being well repre-
sented.

The awards in the florists' class for 12
plants, chrysanthemums, 12 varieties.
John Bronder was first with a grand
dozen. Pink Ivory, Golden Wedding, and
Georgiana Pitcher being nicely grown,
W. Meneilly second. For6 plants yellow,
W. Meneilly first. For 6 plants while, J.
Bronner first. Ivory again coming to the
front. Display of foliage plants, L. E.
Marquisee first.

In the gardeners' class, 12 plants, 12
varieties, D. Campbell first, W. Parsons
second, Geo. Ham third. Six plants, 6
varieties, Geo. Ham first, 6 plants white
D. Campbell first with a six that would
be hard to beat, Geo. Ham second. Six
plants yellow. D. Campbell first, Geo.
Ham second, W. Parsons third. Twelve
single stem plants W. Parsons first, (these
were very dwarf and carried immense
flowers) D. Campbell second, G. Ham

third. Display of foliage plants D.Camp-
bell first. Display of cut blooms C. Bar-
son first. For the best single specimen
plant on exlbition, Geo. Ham easily car-
ried ofT the prize with a magnificent Lin-
coln seven feet in diameter.

In the amateurs' class for 8 plants, 8
varieties, C. A. Phillips was first with a
grand lot, Stephen Morey being a close
second, T. Hobson third. Six plants, 6
varieties, C. A. Phillips was again first.
Most notable amongst this six was a
half standard of A. H. Fewkes. For 2
specimens, S. Morey first, C. A. Phillips
second, T. Hobson third. Best display
of cut blooms, Stephen Morey first.
Twelve blooms, 12 varieties, C. A. Phil-
lips first, S. Morey second.

In class open to all for best display of
chrysanthemum plantsjohn Bronnerfirst,

D. Campbell second. For 6 vases cut
blooms, G varieties, 12 blooms of each, 1
vase yellow, 12 blooms, 1 vase pink, 12
blooms, and 1 vase white 12 blooms,
there was no competition against L.

E. Marquisee who carried off first honors
with very beautifully finished blooms of
Peter Kay, Philadelphia, Mutual Friend,
Gladys Vanderbilt, Sunclad, Maud Dean
and Mayflower. For 24 blooms, 24 va-
rieties, Nathan Smith & Son of Adrian,
Mich., were first with magnificent blooms
of Minnie Wanamaker, Mayflower, Phila-
delphia, Western King, E. Dallledouze,
Mrs. Geo. A. Magee. Viviand-Morel, Mrs.
Jerome Jones, Mrs. W. C. E?an, Reine D'
Angleterre, Silver Cloud, Marguerite lef-
ords.Col. W.B.Smith, Melinda,Mrs. J. J.
Glessner, Sunstone, G. W. Childs, Golden
Gate, Lady Playfair, lora. The Queen,
Mme. Phillippe Rivoire, and Admiral
Avellan, L. E. Marquisee was second, C.
A. Phillips third.

For 24 single stem and bloom, pots not
to exceed 6 inches, 24 varieties, C. A.
Phillips was the only exhibitor showing a

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collection which in the opinion of the j ndge
would be hard to beat in any of the large
cities, the plants being very dwarf and
carrying enormous flowers. The varie-
ties were Golden Wedding, Niveus, Geor-
piana Pitcher, Peter Kay, Major Bonnaf-
fon, Lincoln, Mayflower, Philadelphia,
Maud Dean, E. O.Parrell,Vi viand-Morel,
John Shrimpton, Mrs. Geo. Magee,
Pitcher & Manda, Mrs. Geo. West, Jayne,
A. H. Fewkes, White Boehmer, Helen
Wright, The King, Minnie Wanamaker,
EdaPrass, Mrs. Jerome Jones and Heron's
Plume.
For the largest bloom on exhibition

darker than Daybreak in color and is cer-
tainly a fine variety.

The Stearns Yellow Fellow Wheel, for
a new and distinctive yellow chrysanthe-
mum, to be named the Yellow Fellow,
went to Grove P. Rawson. His variety,
which Is a nice yellow something after
the style of Golden Wedding, was decided
upon by the company's representative.
F. C. Howlett's prize for best individual
design of landscape gardening, space to
occupy 3x5 feet, was won by Bannister
Brrs. The silver cun oS'ered by Mrs. H.
S. White for the best 6 plants of Adelaide
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JOHN WESTCOTT S FIRST PRIZE GROUP OF PLANTS AT THE PHILADBLPHIA SHOW.

Mr. Phillips carried off' fie honor with a
ffrand bloom of Peter Kay (erown in a
6-inch pot). For best col'°ctlon and dis-
play of plants grown in Cinch pots, for
market purposes, I>. E. Marquisee took
first with a very neat lot being especially
well grown. The varieties consisted
chleflv of H. L. Sunderbrnch, White and
Pink Ivorv, L. Cannine, G'adys Vander-
bilt and Mutual Friend. C. A. Phillips
was second with a verv creditable dis-
play. For table design, L. E. Marquisee
was first vith acentrepieceof Pink Ivorv,
very nicely arranged with favors of the
same flowers; Charles Barson second,
Lvdia A. Barson, third.

The classes for cut roses were better
tilled than usual. For bet collection and
display Peter Crowe, of Utica, was first,
staging some fine flowers of Bridesmaid,
Bride, Beautv and Perle carried "n 'ong
stems and heavy foliage. L. E. Mar-
quisee won second oriz". For 3 vases. 3
varieties, L. E. Maniuisee first with
Beauty, Bridesmaid and Bride, Peter
Crowe being a close second. Mr. Crowe
also had on exhibition a vase of the new
red rose Christine de None which he
thinks will soon become a popular favor-
ite both from a connoisseur's and com-
mercial standpoint.

Carnations made a fine display and
were of excellent quality. For best col-
lection and display L E. Marquisee was
first, Henry Burt taking second. Fifty
cut blooms in one vase, any variety, L.
E. Marquisee first, H. Bi"-t second; 6
blooms, one variety, L. E. Marquisee
first, with his new pink seedling Colum-
ella, H. Burt showing some fine Flora
Hill against it. This seedling is a little

certificates of merit were awarded to
Messrs. E. G. Hill & Co., of Richmond
Ind.. f<->r oeedUng chrysanthemums Nos
1003, 1000, B. H. and Autumn Glory
The latter is a very fine pink and large
striking flower. Stollery Bros., of Chi
cago, for new carnation Argyle, crtifi
cate of merit. Frank Baker, of Ut'ca
certificate of merit for crnations Red
Jacket and Oneida. L. E. Marquisee
Syracuse, special mention for new ye'low
chrysanthemum, and highly commended
for two seefllingcamatioisColumhiaand
I'leal. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich., certificate of merit for a new yel-
low chrysanthemum. The four b'ooms
that represented this variety wrn the
admiration of everyone and were the cen-
tc- of attraction during the entire show.

Financially the =ho-v was a failure.
Th" expenses were $625 and the receipts
$450. TVie number of aflult tickets sold
Tx-as 1650. number "f children's tickets
97, while there were 755complimentaries
given out.

Visitors: Messrs. Cmwe, Matthews,
Seitzer and Baker, -if Utica; Mr. Bech
stedt. of Os-«'e"o,N.Y.,and Mr. Paterick,
of Auburn, N. Y.

I forgot to mention a bloom that Mr.
Rawson showed of Wm. H. Chadwlck.
Unquestionably it possesses all the quali-
ties of a first-c'ass variety, color some-
what after the Carnot rose. Ali'HA.

Toronto.

As predicted, the ei>;hth annual chry-
santhemum show held by the Gardeners'
and Florists' A'ssociation was in point of
quality of exhibits by far the best show

that has been held here yet. The time
was just right to catch the best blooms
of the best sorts in the best condition.
Only the roses would have been a little
better perhaps with two weeks more in
which to get substance and body. As It
was they were very good, but not so
superbly grand as they have been seen
here.

The carnations were simply magnifi-
cent, exceeding both in quality and size
those of other years. The carnation
table was a center of attraction for the
"boys" during the whole show, and the
good condition in which they kept from
Wednesday to the Monday following was
another surprise, which, however, may be
accounted for to a large extent by the fact
that the incandescent light is now used
where gas was in former years. Most of
the flowers were as good when being
taken away as when brought in. Great
credit is due to Mr. Vair.the superintend-
ent. The hall was never at any time too
hot; the floor was well sprinkled every
night and everything was kept in good
order, clean and well swept; plants were
watered and vases filled every day.

If someone does not come to the rescue
the specimen chrysanthemum plants will
soon be as scarce as the dodo; they grow
less and less in quantity every year, Mr.
R. Gore, gardener to SirCasimirGzowski,
b°ing almost the only exhibitor, his plants
and standards being very well grown and
in good trim. Exhibition Park, Horti-
cultural Gardens and the North Toronto
Floral Co. were the only other exhibitors
of specimens. The 12 distinct varie-
ties in 6-inch pots put up by Exhibition
Park were well worthy of mention. Sin-
gle stem, single flower plants were well
represented and the competition was
keen. Grainger Bros, were first for whites
with 12 very fine Queens, Horticultural
Gardens second with Niveus, Miller & Son
third with some good Mayflower. Grain-
ger Bros, were also first in pinks with
President Smith. H. Dale, of Brampton,
was ahead in yellows with Georgiana
Pitcher, magnificent blooms. Horticult-
ural Gardens, in any other color, wasfirst
with Marguerite Jeffords. In 12 distinct
varieties, three in a 6-inch pot, H. Dale
had the prettiest and best; Exhibition
Park second best.

There were five entries for the best
group of chrysanthemums, palms and
terns arranged for effect. Manton Bros,
took first prize for the best arrangement
ever seen in the pavilion. I much regret
not being able to get a respectable photo-
graph ot it, but the windows at the back
made it impossible. W.Jay & Son were
second for a very pretty and tasty group,
but a little too tightly packed and evenly
banked. Grainger Bros., who were
awarded third prize, also had a most
beautiful arrangement, which probably
would have been second but for a large
cycas (a fine plant too) at one end which
somehow seemed to mar the whole eflfect.
The ten-foot circular groups of foliage
plants round the gallery pillars were ex-
cellent too. the one put up by Hor-
ticultural Gardens was admired by
everybody; Exhibition Park came
second and Manton Bros, third. There
were no mantels this year, and this
exhibit was much missed; a sudden de-
mand seems to have sprung up for man-
tels last month and even the manufactur-
ers were run out or short.

The exhibit of palms in 10, 8 and 6 inch
pots was very large and the competition
keen. They made a great show and are
altogether indispensable. The section for
a single soecimen palm must be put back
in the prize list next year; they are wanted

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CENTER TABLE AT THE TORONTO SHOW.

to complete the general eflfect. Manton
Bros., J. H. Danlop, W. Jav & Son, Grain-
ger Bros, and Exhibition Park were the
prize takers. Large ferns were a little oflF
color, exhibitors probably not caring to
bring their best out at this time of year.
Small ferns in 3-inch pots showed up In
large quantities and were of very good
quality too; they come in most useful for
placing round the tables of cut flr-wers,
among orchids, etc. J. H. Dunloo,Grair-
ger Bros., Manton Bros., Tay & Son had
the best.

Orchids were in fine feather, and
Manton Brothers were the chief exhib-
itors. They had a large and beau-
tiful collection of cattleyas, cypripe-
diums, etc. A fine spike of Oncidium vari-
cosnm was seen hanging from the tri-
pod. J. H. Dunlop was fi'st for three
orchids in flower, one a fine Zygopetalum
Mackayl. Horticultural Gardens had
among their lot a Vanda tricolor, Peris-
teria espiritu sancto, etc. Exhibition
Park had a grand piece of Cypripedium
Spicerianum, also C. Sedeni and others.
Thes" orchids were a great attraction.
Mr. Gore took first prize for his primulas,
and Grainger Bros, for their cyclamen. J.
H. Dunlop was first for six callas in 10-
inch pots. Others had some fine large
plants, but thev were not in flower.

Mr. A. H. Ewing was the judge of
plants. There were no protests, but Mr.
Ewing begged roe to ofier his thanks to
the exhibitors for their kind forbearance
and to assure them of his deep regret at
his inability to award them all first
prizes, being well aware that they all
thoroughly deserved them, although one
did do a little better than the other. Mr.

Ewing also instructed me to say that he
had no use for the "stony stare" or a suit
of armor; the "glad hand" was always
extended.

In the chrysanthemum cut bloom class
a large number of entries were made; the
competition was very close and the judge
had to come down to fine points in order
to reach a decision. The vases of 20 blooms
were really grand; some of them may he
seen on center table photograph. H.
Dale's Queens well deserved first prize;
Grainger Bros'. Ivory were second, Miller
& Son's Mayflower third. This latter
sort, although they were magnificent
blooms, did not seem to "fetch"the judge
and it was thesameall through, the plant
judge being affected the same way. It is
not by any means a pure white by day
light, but by artificial light it is "all
nght" and very "fetching"; they were
judged by daylieht. Dale was first alyo
for his vase of 25 any varieties. Miller &
Son second. For the vase of 12 white
Mills & Thompson took first with Queen,
Exbibifion Park second with Niveus.
Miller & Son's vase of 12 Bonnaffon got
there in yellows. Mills & Thompson's
Georgiana Pitcher second. Dale's 12
Viviand-Morel, sup»rb blooms, were the
first pinks; Miller & Son's W. H. Smith
second. In the vase of six yellows. Exhi-
bition Park's Georgiana Pitcher were
first; Mr. Geo.Hollis took second with his
new Edgar Buckland, a very taking
flower and one that should be in every
collection, quite distinct. Dale took first
for 25 distinct varieties. Dunlop second.
Dale also took first for 12 distinct varie-
ties, Mills & Thompson second. Miller &
Son obtained a certificate of merit for a

fine seedling and Geo.Hollis showed three
seedlings, ore a very pretty and distinct
pale pink. He also wa" awarded a certi-
ficate of merit. Mills & Thompson also
had a sport from Queen with a cream
tinge, very pretty.

Floral designs, etc., were fully up to the
mark and made a magnificent showing.
The hand bouquet of anv flowers, pres-
entation baskets of any flowers and of
chrysanthemums were judged by Lady
Aberdeen, who visited the show on the
second day. She did her work like an
expert, though of course it was a matter
of taste in a large degree. There were
three bouquets entered. Dunlop, with
Bridesmaid and lily of the valley, a very
tasty bunch, was awarded first; Manton
Bros, had a superb bouquet of cattleyas,
but a little too flat perhaps, which was
second; Tidy had a beautiful bunch of
Bridesmaid, which took third. In the
presentation basket of any flower Dunlop
was again first; his basket was filled with
Bride roses and mignonette, and deco-
rated with cattleyas, zygopetalum and
valley; Tidy was second with a basket of
Meteors which some thought should have
been first; Grainger Bros, were third with
a beautiful basket of 'Maids. Dunlop's
presentation basket, filled with the finest
Golden Wedding in the show, was mag-
nificent and well deserved first prize;
Grainger Bros, were second with pink
and white chrysanthemums. Grainger
Bros', flat basket of Viviand-Morel and
Queens was first, Dunlop 'econd with
Dailledouze and Niveus, Jay & Son third.
The first prize for standing anchor was
as usual taken by Tidy for work which
could not be beaten anywhere; the work

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mansbip and taste were perfect; Dunlop
■was second with a beautiful piece, but
the base was too heavy and the anchor
too low; Grainger Bros. third for abetter
proportioned piece, but I suppose not
quite so well done.

There now remains the carnations and
roses. The former, as before mentioned,
were the best ever shown here. The North
Toronto Floral Co. (W. Muston) took
first in whites for some magnificent Lizzie
MtGowans, first in reds with Jubilee,
third for pinks with Scott, and third for
bunch of 50 with Daybreak. Dale was
first in pink with some sufcrb Edna Craip,
second in whites with Flora Hill, second
in reds with Portia, first in yellows with
Dean Hole (very fine), first in bunch of 50
with Edna Craig again. Dunlop took
second with Triumph in bunch of 50, and
third with Ontario in whites. Miller &
Son were second with Triumph in pinks,
third with Meteor in red and second with
a yellow seedling. They also had many
promising seedlings. In the bunch of 50
with gtein most tastefully arranged,
there were many entries; Manton Bros,
first, Dunlop second and Tidy third. In
fancies the North Toronto Floral Co. was
first with superb Minnie Cooks, Dale sec-
ond with Mrs. Bradt, Miller & Sonsthird
with seedlings.

In roses Dale took first for Perle, Bride,
Bridesmaid, Mme. Hoste, Cusin and Me-
teor. Dunlop took first for Mermet,
Wootton, Sunset, Am. Beauty and Car-
not. For vase of 50 roses, arrangement
to count in judging, Dunlop was ahead
with a grand bunch of Am. Beauty;
Dale second also with some very fine
American Beauties, and Tidy third. All
these roses made a truly splendid ex-
hibit, one which I don't think could be
beaten at any of the shows held this fall.
There were violets galore, and fine ones
at that. Dale, Grainger Bros, and Man-
ton Bros, took prizes for doubles in the
order named, and Manton Bros., North
Toronto Floral Co. and Dale for singles.

The amateurs in their classes did
very well, considering it was the first
public show held by the Horticultural
Society. In fact some of the cut blooms
and the single-stem plants were as good
as in the professional classes, Mr. G. R.
Copping and Mr. H. Lucas being the
principal prize takers. There were also
exhibited some well grown palms, ferns
and foliage plants and fruit, making in
all a very creditable show for a begin-
ning; we must creep before we can walk,
and if only amateurs will get over that
fear many of them seem to have of being
beaten, we shall soon get a first-class
show from them. There are points about
showing plants and Sowers which cannot
be learned except in actual practice, and
the sooner these points are learned the
better for everyone.

This I think concludes the prize list. I
must mention, however, that Mr. Wm.
Gammage, of London, acted as judge of
cut flowers and designs (outside of those
judged by Lady Aberdeen) and gave great
satisfaction by his conscientious work.
There were no protests and I heard no
kicking at all. From a social point of
view among the trade the show was cer-
tainly the best we have had; everyone
"took their medicine like Uttle men," and
one heard none of that jealousy and bick-
ering that so often mars the pleasure of
these exhibitions. This is a phase that
should be kept up and even improved.
There were many more florists from out-
side points present than we have had be-
fore. I was unable to get all their names,
but I can mention Messrs. F. Mitchell, of
Innerkip; W. Hunt, S. Aylett, F. G. Fos-

ter and E. J. Townsend, of Hamilton; H.
McLean, St. Thomas; H. Grofi', Simcoe;
W. Gammage, A. G. Stevens and Cole, of
London.

And now I am sorry to have to state
that the show was not a financial suc-
cess. We did not take in as much at the
door during the four days as in other
years we have taken on Thanksgiving
day, and this for no lack of advertising
and energy in getting it before the public.
On the Saturday it was expected there
would be a big turn out, but a reception
at Government house and an exciting
football match in the afternoon and Nan-
sen in the evening, were counter attrac-
tions which the show could not overcome.
However, all expenses will be paid and as
far as can be seen at present the prize
winners will get about 50% of their
money, perhaps a little more. It is ex-
tremely gratifying, though, to hear the
boys say that in spite of the loss they will
not be deterred from endeavoring to make
as good a show next year. That is the
light spirit and it does one good to hear it.

During the show a most enthusiastic
meeting of the trade present (about 50)
was held in order to form a Canadian
society, somewhat on the lines of the S.
A. F. The name chosen was the "Cana-
dian Horticultural Association," and Mr.
Wm. Gammage, London, was elected
president; Mr. Hugh McLean, St.
Thomas, secretary; Mr. J. H. Dunlop,
Toronto, treasurer. A meeting will
be Icid some time in January next to
elect permanent officers and an executive
committee, and to confirm the constitu-
tion and by-laws arranged at this pre-
liminary meeting. There appeared to be
an urgent need tor something of this sort
in Canada, and it is expected that the
trade in all the provinces will join in and
make this association a howling success.
Mr. Hugh McLean, the secretary, is a
hustler, and as these societies depend
mainly on that officer, there is no doubt
about this one going ahead and getting
there. I shall have more to say on this
head hereafter.

I omitted to mention that some blooms
of two or three Japanese seedlings grown
by Messrs. Walker & Robinson, florists,
of Vancouver, B. C, arrived on the last
day of the show in good order, having
been six days on the road. They were
not show blooms, but were much admired
for all that. E.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

The Dutchess County Horticultural So-
ciety had good reason to be proud of its
third annual exhibition which was held
at the Armory on November 3-4-5. Five
hundred dollars in regular prizes, besides
numerous special premiums of considera-
ble value werecompeted for and the expert
private gardeners as well as several of
the trade growers in this section entered
into the contest with much enthusiasm
and put up an exhibition that was highly
creditable.

The classes calling for specimen plants
were the only ones that did not draw out
abundant competition. In fact there
were but two plants of this description
in the hall, contributed by W. C. Russell,
gardener to C.F. Dieterich, and his assist-
ant, James Maharg, but they were very
good. In the smaller plants in groups,
and those grown to single stem and
flower, there were several entries; those
from U. G. Agor, gardener to Fred. Van-
derbilt, being excellent in every respect.
Thomas Emerson, gardener to W. B.
Dinsmore, and Thomas Harrison, gar-
dener to L. P. Morton, staged fine groups

of decorative foliaged plants and large
contributions in this line, includina speci-
men bay trees, came from F. R. Pierson
Co. Thos. Emerson and F. Newbold
exhibited in the fern classes and from Mr.
Emerson came also a beautifully arranged
table of orchids including well flowered
specimens of Cattleya Bowringiana, C.
labiata, Dendrobium Phala;nopsis and a
variety of cypripediums.

The system of exhibiting chrysanthe-
mum blooms without foliage, on green
boards still prevails here to some extent.
W. G. Gommersall, Hamilton Scott, Rich-
ard Grieg, gardener to C. D?Rahm, and
James Blair, gardener to Ogden Mills,
were especially successful In these classes,
the latter winning the special Butter-
field prize. The blooms shown with stem
and foliage, in vases, were the greater
attraction and many of the exhibits were
of high order.

The Henderson prize for twelve white
of one variety went to I. L. Povyell's
Mrs. H. Robinson, that variety beating
by a close margin A. Herrington's Frank
Hardy. A. Herrington, W.C. Russelland
U. G. Agor were all winners in the various
cut flower classes. The Rives prize for
the best arranged basket went to Owen
G. Owen, gardener to Wm. Crawford, for
a fine arrangement of yellow blooms with
asparagus, and Richard Grigg took the
prize tor vase of twenty-five blooms
arranged for effect, with white flowers
and autumn foliage.

Among the gardeners "up the Hudson"
violets hold a very high position and on
no other can so sharp rivalry be engen-
dered. Violets are judged here bv a scale
of points, as follows: Fragrance 20, color
25, size and weight of flowers 25, length
and weight of stem 20, foliage 5 and
bunching 5. The Plenty prize for best one
hundred blooms brought out eight com-
petitors. Stanton Rockefeller was first
and C. F. Bahret second in this class.
Mr. Bahret got the society's cup for best
two hundred and fifty blooms for which
there were five entries, second going to
J. F. S. Banks, and Paul Gindrawas win-
ner on singles.

There were a good many roses of the
standard varieties shown by several ex-
hibitors. Wm. Turner won the Morton
special prize for forty-eight flowers and
I. L. Powell's Beauties were especially
fine. The Osborne prize for centre piece
went to Owen G. Owen for a pretty
arrangement of Meteor roses and Adian-
tums. Carnations from Herman Asher,
gardener to Dr. Miller, Owen G. Owen
and Wm. Turner were good, also migno-
nette irom I. L. Powell.

Good music was provided during the
continuance of the show and the attend-
ance of the public as well as of the profes-
sion from neighboring towns was satis-
factorily large.

Montreal.

The following is a list of prize winners
at the chrysanthemum show:

George Robinson received 1st prize for
12 specimen plants; 6 specimen plants; 3
specimen plants; 1 specimen plant; 6
plants in 7-inch pots; 12 plants in 6-lnch
pots; 6 plants in 6-inch pots; 12 plants in
5-inch pots; 1st for best plant in the show;
1st for 12 blooms; 1st for 3 blooms white;
1st for 3 blooms yellow; 1st for 12
bronze; 1st for 12 blooms pink; 1st for 12
blooms yellow; 2nd for 24 blooms; 2nd
for 6 blooms.

T. McHugh, gardener to Forest and
Stream Club, 1st for 24 blooms winning
challenge cup; 1st for 6 blooms winning
challenge cup; IstforSred. A. Pinneteau,
superintendent Logan Park, 1st for group

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of chrysanthemums and foliage plants,
1st fir group of chrvsathemums only; 1st
(or 25 white CHrnalions; 1st for 25 light
pink; 1st for25dark pink; Istfor G palms-;
1st for 2 pot callas; 2nd prize for 1 rucl-
lia; 2ad for 25 red carnations; 3rd for 25
ferns.

C. A. Smith, gardener to T. A. Dawes,
Esq., 2Qd for 12 specimen plants; 2nd for
t; specimen plants; 2nd for .'! specimen
plants; 2nd for 12 plants in 6-inch pots;
2nd for C plants in C inch pots; 2nd for 6
palms; 3rd for 3 palms.

W. H. Harobin, gardener to R. G. Keid,
Esq., 1st for 3 blooms pink; 2Dd for speci-
men tree fern; 2ad for specimen fern; 2nd
for 12 blooms; 2nd for G blooms; 2nd for
3 white; 2nd for 3 yellow; 2nd for 3 red;
•tth for 24 blooms. Fred Bennett, gard-
ener to Robt. McKay, Esq., 1st for speci-
men fern; 1st for specimen palm; 2nd for G
solanums; 2nd for 12 yellow and 12 pink
chrysanthemums; also 2nd for 12
blooms; 3rd for 6 blooms; 2od for 25 ferns
In 5-inch pots. W. J. Wilshire, gardener
to R.B.Angus, Esq., 1st for 6 orchids; 1st
for 3 orchids; Istfor 1 orchio; 1st for tree
fern; 1st for 3 palms; 3rd for 24 blooms
chrysanthemum, and a certificate of
merit for bunch of Barbarossa grapes,
weight S lbs. 3 cz ; also 1st for speci-
men Ruellia macrantha.

Joseph Bennett, florist, 1st for 12 Bride
roses; 1st for Bridesmaid; Ist Perle; Ist
for Morgan; Ist for Meteor; 1st for any
other variety; 1st for 100 ferns in 3-inch
nots; 1st for 50 ferns in 4-inch pots; 1st
for 25 in 5-inch pots. Wilshire Bros.,
florists, 1st for wreath of flowers; 1st for
wreath of chrysanthemums; 1st for bas-
ket of chrysanthemums; 2ad for 100 ferns
in 3-inch pots; 2nd for 50 in 4-inch pots.
R. W.Whtting, gardener to H. S. Mussen,
1st for 6 Primula sinensis; 2nd tor group
of chrysanthemums; 2nd tor 1 orchid.

W. Alcock, gardener to Hugh Mc-
Clennan, Esq., 1st for epiphyllum; 2nd
for group of cbrysanthemums. Geo. Cad-
man, gardener to A. A. Ayer, Esq., 2nd
for specimen palm; 3rd for 6 solanums;
3rd for Primula sinensis; 3rd for table
decoration. J. Stenning, gardener to W.
YuUe, Esq., 2nd for 12 plants in 5-inch
pots; 2nd for epihyllum. F. C. Smith,
florist, 3rd for 6 specimen chrysathe-
mums; 3rd for 3 specimen chrysanthe-
mums. R. Spillman, gardener to J.
Joseph, Esq., 2nd tor 3 hlooms pink. P.
McKenna & Sons, 2ad for 25 white
carnations; 2nd G primulas. J. Eddy
& Sons, 2nd wreath of flowers.

The following special prizes were
awarded: Colin Campbell, florist, for 2
groups of foliage plants and chrysanthe-
mums; to A. Pinneteau for group of
foliage plants; to T. McHugh for largest
and best bloom in the show; for variety
Mrs. Henry Weeks; to Walter Wilshire
for vase of new seedling white carnation.
Beaver.

Milbrook, N. Y.

The fifth chrysanthemum show was
held November 9th and 10th. To say
that this entire show was excellent in
every particular is only a very tame ex-
pression, for it certainly deserves the
highest commendation that can be be-
stowed upon it. The usual weak spots
or exhibits to be found in most shows
were practically not to be tound in this
one, and this reflects much greater credit
upon the exhibitors who worked so hard
to make it a beautiful show, because
there were not over a dozen exhibitors in
the whole list, and it might safely be said
that for the main part of it there were
only four large contributors, the balance

were simply contributors of a few special-
ties.

To enumerate all the specially fine
things wf uld take a large proportion of
this paper, but an extra fine vase of 25
Nivcus arranged with scarlet berried ber-
berries and handsome colored ampeloosis
by Mr. Thomen. gardener to Mr. Wing,
was strikingly beautiful in this class; also
Mrs. I'errin arranged with fern was very
effective; there were five competitors and
the premiums went in the order given
above.

In the class for 6 vases, G of a kind, on
long stems, the competition was particu-
larly close. Five vases in each exhibit were
so nearly equal in perfection that no dis-
tinction could be made, but in the last
pair tested Mrs. J. Jones outpointed Nel-
lie Elverson, but only by one, thus giving
the first to Mr. Russel', gardener to Mr.
Dietrich, and the second to Mr. Powell,
gardener to Mr. S. Thorne. In the class
for 25 blooms of one kind the competi-
tion between Minerva and Golden Wed-
ding was again so close that no advant-
age could be given to one over the other;
both were superb vases of blooms. In
pot plants there were some grand speci-
mens. The best plant in the hall was one
of W.H. Lincoln measuring nearly 10 feet
over, with 210 exhibition blooms on it.
But the sensation of the show was the
best individual bloom, Mrs. J. Peabody,
27' i inches in circumference around the
body of the flower without any spreading
out of the petals.

These were not only a few of the extra
features of the show, but every part of it
was particularly good; not the least at-
tractive portion was the excellent concert
given in the evening which helped to fill
the hall with an appreciative audience.
Great credit is due to the managers, the
exhibitors and everybody interested in
making not only an excellent show, but
one of very superior quality all through.
There were many visitors from distant
points anJ all were unanimous in their
praise and commendation. J. N. M.

Chicago.

The chrysanthemum show closed Sat-
urday last with an attendance for the
day that broke all records. The attend-
ance was excellent during the whole show,
in spite of two disagreeable days, and the
members of the society are much grati-
fied at the success scored, both financially
and otherwise. There is talk of having
the exhibition in the Auditorium next
year and several very influential gentle-
men are quite enthusiastic over the plan.

On Friday came the competition In seed-
ing chrysanthemums. In the classes for
two year old seedlings, 10 blooms of each,
E. G. Hill & Co. were 1st in the pink
class with Autumn Glory, a light pink
with good substance, and it looks like a
good commercial variety. The same ex-
hibitor was first in the red and bronze
classes with Black Hawk in the red, and
Madison, bronze, the former being very
dark in color but still lively, the latter a
little dull but witn fine stem and foliage.
H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111., had on ex-
hibition a vase of a sport ot Mrs. S. T.
Murdock, a light pink, almost white, and
was awarded a certificate. A. McAdams
exhibited a vase of May Foster, white,
from late struck cuttings. E. G. Hill &
Co. entered both Enchantress, white,
after the style of Mutual Friend, and No.
Ill, yellow, a seedling of Harry May, a
flat open flower.

E. G. Hill & Co. made a clean sweep in
the first year old seed ling class, the judges
awarding them 3 first prizes in the yellow
class, for Guinea Gold, Elma and Caro-

lina, and first in white for Washington;
pink. Onyx; red, Phil. Sheridan.

There was only one certificate awarded
on carnations, and this went to Peter
Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., for Mrs. Thomas
Lawson. In the darker than Scott class,
Stollerv Bros, exhibited Argyle, W. N.
Rudd, No. 34, a deep pink; Thos. DeWitt,
Wooster, O., deep pink but in poor condi-
tion; Hopp & Lemke, Grand Rapids,
Mich., exhibited Kathleen Pantland. light
pink, fine color, but a little small as
shown.

There were no entries in the one year
old classes of carnations. W. N. Rudd
showed several two yearold seedling, but
not enough flowers of each to enter them
for competition. A vase of Evelina was
staged by R. Witterstaetter, Cincinnati, O.

In the table decoration competition W.
J. Smyth won the first prize ot $125, and
the Art Floral Co. the second priz.-of$90.

The judges in all classes except floral
arrangements were Messrs. A.H.Fewkes,
Newton Highlands, Mass., and Prof. L.
R. Taft, Lansing, Mich. But these gen-
tlemen being obliged to leave the city Fri-
day evening, the Saturday awards were
made by Messrs. Edgar Sanders andG-o.
Wittbold. The awards on floral arrange-
ments were made by a large committee of
leading society ladies.

NOTES.

Where-we-are-at now, In Chicago, aa I
see it. Never has there been seen any-
where such a completely artistic, satisfac-
tory display of plants, of flowers, of ar-
rangements and general equipment made
before. Of chrysanthemums in all phases
nothing could be better; of palms and foli-
age plants I say the same.

01 flowering plants no geraniums have
been seen to approach the display. No
cyclamen have hitherto been seen equal to
what we have here, in fact, words cannot
be found to express what there is now
here in any or all of the classes.

The picture part, I mean the art display
of paintings, is not only an innovation
which has not before been attempted, but
is a step in the right direction and should be
encouraged in the future to a greater ex-
tent. One picture particularly, " The
Hard Toilers," is so expressive of Rudd,
of Chad wick, of llgan and all of the ex-
ecutive committee, that I think this pic-
ture presents what hard toiling means.
Let us have pictures, and flowers, and
music; which are companions in all that
makes life worth living. J. T.

Cleveland.

The third annual chrysanthemum show
given by the Cleveland Florist Club opened
at Army and Navy Hall, Tuesday, Nov.
16th, under decidedly unfavorable condi-
tions, at least so far as weather was con-
cerned. It had been raining nearly every
day for a week, and this particular day
witnessed the windup of the six day con-
tinuous performance in rain making.
Toward afternoon, however, it cleared
somewhat, although the air was exceed-
ingly disagreeable and the streets were in
a most unpleasant condition. These un-
toward circumstances may have contrib
uted their share in keeping down the at-
tendance, which was much lighter than
the first day last year. The hall was taste-
fully decorated overhead with southern
smilax and other greens, the cut flower
exhibits being mostly arranged on long
tables running lengthwiseof the hall, with
the plant groups at the sides and against
the walls. The necessary musical feature
was furnished by the orchestral element
of the Great Western Band.

Speaking first In a genera! way of the
exhibition as a whole it was fully as good

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as in other years. In the pot plants of
chrysanthemums there was considerable
improvement in quality. The cut flowers,
while there may not have been much ad-
vance in the quality of the prize winners,
certainly showed a higher average of
grade throughout. The carnations were
of good quality, some of the newer ones
showing up in very good form, while
some seedlings shown by various parties
gave promise of developing something of
merit. The rose displav was not very
large, but in quality, with the exception
of American Beauties, was certainly as
good as any heretofore.

In the chrysanthemum exhibits, classes
of ten and fifteen varieties respectively,
five blooms of a sort, Nathan Smith &
Son, Adrian, Mich., carried off first with
an excellent display. The fifteen varieties
shown were Mrs. Perrin, Major Bonnaf-
fon, E. A. Kimball, Mrs. H. Weeks. Vis-
countess Hambledon, Zulinda, Madame
Phillipe Rivoire (an excellent commercial
white, apparently), Sunstone, Minnie
Wanamaker, Chito, Mrs. M. A. Ryerson,
Silver Cloud, The Egyptian, Marguerite
Jeffords and Philadelphia. Mrs. Weeks,
the new English white, was beautifully
done, and on its appearance should make
one of our finest and most useful sorts.
As exhibited it had a splendid stem, was
a beautifully built and finished flower,
and was of a most desirable tone in white,
very difficult to improve. Old reliable
Wanamaker showed well in comparison
with other sorts. Chito, a bronze sort,
was good. Mrs. Ryerson and Marguerite
Jeffords showed up well. Philadelphia
was unusually fine in quality. Silver
Cloud, not new, but seldom or never seen
hereabouts, was of a beautiful shade of
pink, somewhat lighter than V. H. Hal-
lock.

The ten sorts shown by the same firm
were Western King, Modesto, Daille-
douze, Niveus, Mayflower, G. W. Childs,
Golden Wedding, Madame Octave Mira-
beau, Dorothy Seward and Mrs. Jerome
Jones. The Niveus and Jerome Jones In
this lot were very fine.

The three firsts for thirty blooms each of
white, yellow and bronze, respectively,
that were captured by James Edie, were
won with Queen, Modesto and Harry
May. The winning blooms were magnifi-
cent stock and certainly well worthy of
the premiums they took. The same ex-
hibitor also showed some Maud Dean in
the competition for fifteen pink that were
plenty good enough for the first premium
they took. In the class for the fifteen
white, Mayflower, shown by The Essex
Greenhouses, took first and were remark-
ably good.

As said before, the rose exhibit was not
very large, but the stock was all very
good; first went to Edie for Bride, Brides-
maid and Meteor. Bridesmaid in this
lot was particularly fine in color and even
in size.

Wamelink Bros, showed Bride and
Bridesmaid, not for competition, how-
ever, that, had they been entered tor pre-
miums, would have been hard to beat.

To revert to the carnation display and
some noteworthy matters in relation
thereto, a very attractive variety was a
new one shownby Caspar Aul of this city.
It was somewhat like Tidal Wave in
color, but darker and richer, with a bet-
ter stem in the matter of length. It re-
ceived special mention. Carl Hagenber-
ger of Mentor, Ohio, showed a vase of
seedlings, among which were three, a
white one, a very large, full, light red and
one in the way of Daybreak that were
very good. Stollery Bros., of Chicago,
showed some fine Argyle. Maud Dean

and Mayor Pingree, exhibited by J. M.
Gasser,were also particularly good. Note
well that the premium for best white
went to Flora Hill and Jubilee got first
for red.

In the various groups shown there was
nothing much out of the usual line. The
stock used was all very good, but owing
to necessary arrangement of other ex-
hibits competitors were somewhat handi-
capped. Among the pot chrysanthemums,
some bush and standard plants, shown
by Merkel & Son, of Mentor, were excel-
lent: a olant of Mutual Friend and one of
W. H. Lincoln being extra good.

Tables were all of uniform excellence,
making the matter of deciding the ques-
tion of superiority one of extreme diffi-
culty. J. M. Gasser showed a round table
with centerpiece of Aldantum gracilllmum
and Cypripedium insigne. The whole ar-
rangement was peculiarly graceful in
finish and appearance and the color
scheme was beautifully carried out in all
the accessories. This table was awarded
first. A. Graham & Son showed a round
table also. The center was a tall vase of
selected Brides with a garland of white
roses and pink cattleyas. Favors were
white roses; awarded second.

Third prize went to E. J. Paddock,
who showed a decoration of pink roses
with a tall vase of same. Favors pink
roses and carnations.

James Eadie got honorable mention for
a very pretty arrangement of pink roses.
Ella Grant Wilson showedaratherunique
arrangement of a star shaped center of
chrysanthemums and Carnot roses under
a canopy of chrysanthemums and swain-
sona.

First in designs was a very dainty fan,
beautifully worked out In pansies. Meteors
and lily of the valley on a back ground
of adiantum. First for chrysanthemum
basket went to J. M. Gasser for basket of
Maud Dean.

The list of awards were as follows:
Plants.

Teu plants white, 1st to Mollenkopf Bros.. G. M.
Stenger 2d. Ten plants pink. Casper Aul 1st, Mol-
lenkopf Bros. 2nd, G. M. Stenger ;ird. Ten plants
yellow, J. M. Gasser 1st, F. Aul 2nd. Mollenkopf
Bros. 3rd. Ten plants red, J. M. Gasser 1st, Mol-
lenkopf Bros. 2nd. Six plants, 6 varieties, not over
10-inch pots, J. M. Gasser 2nd. Best single speci-
men bush plant, C. Merkel & Sou 1st, C. Cunning-
ham 2nd. Best single specimen standard, C. Mer-
kel & Son 1st, C. Cunningham 2nd, Wm. Stade
8rd. fen single stem plants, white, F. Aul 1st,
Mollenkopf Bros. 2nd, K- J- Paddock 3rd. Ten
single stem pink, E. J. Paddock 1st, J. M. Gasser
2nd. Ten single stem yellow. Mollenkopf Bros.
1st, E J. Paddock 2nd, J. M. Gasser 3rd. Ten
single stem red, E. J. Paddock 1st, Mollenkopf
Bros. 2nd.

CUT BLOOMS.

Fifteen varieties, 5 blooms each, Nathan Smith
& Son 1st, C. Merkel & Son 2nd, H. Tong 3rd, Ten
varieties, 6 blooms each, Nathan Smith & Son 1st,
C. Hagenberger 2nd, Mollenkopf Bros, 3rd. Best
vase, 30 blooms, one variety, white, James Eadie
1st, J. M. Gasser 2nd, A. Schmitt 3ra. Best vase,
30 blooms, pink, H. A. Hart 1st, James Eadie 2nd,
Fred Aul 3rd. Best vase, 30 blooms, yellow, James
Eadie 1st, Nathan Smith & Son 2nd, Fred Aul 3rd.
Best vase, 30 blooms, red, James Eadie 1st, Nathan
Smith & Son 2d. A. Graham & Son 3rd. Fifteen
blooms, white, Essex Greenhouses 1st, James
Eadie 2nd, Nathan Smilh & Son 3rd. Fifteen
blooms, pink, James Eadie 1st, H. A. Hart 2nd,
Nathan Smith & Son 3rd. Fifteen blooms, yellow,
James Eadie 1st, H. A. Hart 2nd, Nathan Smith &
Son 3rd. Fifteen blooms, red, E. J. Paddock 1st,
A. Schmitt 2nd, Nathan Smith & Son 3rd. Pom-
pon sorts, 5 varieties, 10 blooms each, Nathan
Smith & Son 2nd. Best and largest display in one
vase, private establishments, E. Cunningham, cer-
tificate. Best seedling, H. Tong, certificate of
merit. E. G. Hill & Co. with Autumn Glow, cer-
tificate. In roses, American Beauties, J. M. Gasser
was 2nd. Fifty Brides, James Eadie 1st, J. M.
Gasser 2nd. Fifty Meteors, James Eadie 1st.
Fifty Bridesmaids, James Eadie 1st, J. M. Gasser
2nd. In carnations, white, one variety, 5u blooms,
C. Merkel A Sons were 1st, A. Graham .t Son 2nd,
C. Hagenberger 3rd. Filty blooms, red, A. Gra-
ham .V Son 1st, J. M. Gasser 2ud. Fifty blooms,
yellow, J. M. Gasser 1st. Fifty blooms, lighter
than Scott, C. Hagenberger 1st, H. A, Hart 2nd, J.
M. Gasser 3rd. Fifty blooms, pink, Scott or
darker, J. M. Gasser 1st, same 2nd, N. Smith A

Son 3rd. Fifty blooms, any color, J. M. Gasser
1st, H. A. Hart 2nd, C. Hagenberger 3rd. One
hundred blooms, best arranged vase, J. M. Gasser
1st. In violets G. P. Rawson was 2nd.

MIftCKLLANKOUS.

Best group in decorative plants. 150 feet, A. Gra-
ham .V Son 1st, Ella Grant Wilson 2nd, J. M.
Gasser 3rd. Best display 75 square feet decorative
plants, S. N. A W. J. Pentecost 1st, A. Schmitt 2nd,
C. J. Paddock 3d. Best 10 decorative plants, not
over 10-inch pots, J. M. Gasser 1st. Best 10 win-
dow plants, not over 8-inch, H. A. Hart 1st,
Mollenkopf Bros. 2nd, E. J. Paddock 3rd. Best
single specimen plant, H. A Hart 1st, H. B. Hyatt
3rd. In table decorations J. M. Gasser was 1st, A.
Graham A S<->n 2nd, E. J. Paddock 3rd, James
Eadie 4th. Ella Grant Wilson, honorable men-
tion. Chrysanthemum baskets, J. M. Gasser 1st
James Eadie 3rd, Ella G. Wilson :ird, H. A. Hart
honorable mention. Bridal bouquets, J. M.
Gasser 1st, James Eadie 2nd. Best floral arrange-
ment, J. M. Gasser 1st. A.

Philadelphia Show Notes.

It was a wise move of our Boston
friends in arranging the dates of their
•show not to conflict with those of Phila-
delphia. It was not, however, laken
advantage of so fully as it might have
been, especially by Philadelphlans. If
they could not exhibit anything to do
credit to themselves nor to the city, they
could have taken a run on to see how
well they do things over there. A start
has been made, and it is to be hoped it
will be kept up, and mutual benefits
result by the arrangement.

Alex. Montgomery did nobly in bring-
ing an exhibit here, more so on account
of toe opportunity it afforded Philadel-
phlans to see some of the products of the
Waban Conservatories located at Natlck,
Mass., beloueing to E. M. Wood & Co.,
the widely known growers of cut flowers
for the Boston ana other markets. The
varieties exhibited were Mrs. Jerome
Jones and Modesto, and they certainly
were a revelation to all who had the good
fortune to see them. The foliage had the
appearance and texture of leather. It
was large, hea^y and glossy, the very
picture of robust health. Many were the
sad sighs heard by those who have been
making what now appears to have been
feeble efforts for these many years to
grow tbe Queen of Autumn.

Mr. Moatgomery states that he just
fools with them nights and mornings for
the fun he gets out of them, as that is the
only time he can spare, not allowing the
chrysanthemums to interfere with the
regular routine of rose growing. He has
a son taking an agricultural course in one
of the colleges, who spends his summers
at home, and he partly blames the boy
for the grand results achieved. Is it
potasb, or phosphorus or nitrogen, or a
correct com Dination of all three given at
the proper time and in suitable doses
that has made these particular Mrs.
Jerome Jones the envy of growers here-
abouts who have seen them?

A new hybrid cypripedium was exhib-
ited at the Philadelphia show for thefirst
time, and we believe it is the first hybrid
orchid ever shown befjre the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society with the
object in view of receiving for it the just
recognition to which it may be entitled.
And It has also been stated that it is the
first cross on record from the species
Rothschildianum that has so far flowered,
cither in America or Europe. It was
raised by Mr. Henry T. Clinkaberry,
gardener for C. G. Roebling, Esq., Tren-
ton, N. J., from the not very common
Rothschi.dianum above referred to, and
which was fertilized with pollen from C.
barbatnm superbum. It is described by
Mr. C. T. Alkins as near as we can
remember as follows:

"Foliage intermediate between the two
parents In appearance. It Is very fleshy.

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and similiar in texture to some of the
concolor crosses. The plant is in perfei:t
health evidently being a free grower. The
flower stem is i -' inches long. The slip-
per resembles Kothschildianum in form
with the coloring of barbaturasnperbum.
The petals are three inches long, profusely
blotched with brown spots on light green
ground, rosy purple points, hirsute
appendages along edges; dorsal sepal
somewhat broader than that of Koths-
childianum and of similar markings, suf-
fused with rose." It has been named
Edwin Lonsdale. The silver medal of the
society was awarded to this rare and
beautiful novelty. L.

Worcester, Mass.

We were rather disappointed at the
small attendance at the chrysanthemum
exhibition, It being about thirty per cent
lower than last year, although we had a
much better show than in '96 and it was
well advertised in weekly and daily
papers, from one to two columns of read-
ing matter in all the papers on the open-
ing day, yet the public didn't respond.

We had no side-shows, no music or
other attractions, but we did have a
splendid showing of plants and blooms
that was surely worth the price of admis-
sion. It looks as if the public did notcare
enough about it to make the game worth
the candle. The largest attenda nee was on
the second day, probably called out by the
mantel decorations. These were an at-
tractive feature and some beautiful ar-
rangements were shown. H. F. A.
Lange, W. E. Sargent, Chas. D. Thayer
and F. B. Madaus were awarded pre-
miums in the order named. Following
are the winners of the first premiums,
three and four premiums being awarded
in each class:

PLANTS.

Best twelve plants, best six, best white,
F. A. Blake; best three, best pink, best
palm, H. F. A. Lange; best yellow, best
fern, P. B. Madaus; best red, Wm. Dar-
ling; best decorative plants, C. D.Thayer.

CUT BLOOMS.

Best vase 25 white, 25 yellow, 12 pink,
12 white, 12 yellow, 12 sprays, six cut
blooms — H. F. A. Lange; best 25 pink,
single bloom white, single bloom pink,
display of pompons, F. A. Blake; best 25
mixed, 12 cut blooms, single bloom yel-
low, E. R. V. Thayer; carnations, F. A.
Blake; roses, H. F. A. Lange. A. H. L.

Louisville, Ky.

The chrysanthemum show closed Sat-
urday night alter the most successful ex-
hibition of these popular autumn flowers
ever given by the Kentucky Society of
Florists. The indications are that the
society has fared well from a financial
standpoint. At 8:30 o'clock Mr. J. C.
Marrett mounted a table and auctioned
ofi' the pots of chrysanthemums, roses
and carnations. The purchasing was
spfrited and by 9:30 o'clock the flowers
were all sold.

The cut carnations and roses were as
fine as any seen at any exhibition. In
carnations Mr. Kunzman was first on 25
white and 25 pink, Nanz & Neuner on 25
red. In roses Mr. Kleinstarink was first
on Perles, J. Schuiz on Bridesmaids and
American Beauties, Julius Buser onBndes
and Meteors, Nanz & Neuner on La
France, Kaiserin and Gontier: E.J. Mar-
rett on Niphetos. The M. A. Hunt Floral
Co. sent some very fine roses tnat would
undoubtedly have been prize winners, but
as they had failed to pay the entry fee
they were barred from competition.

On funeral design Mr. Mann was first.

Nanz & Neuner were first on table deco-
ration and Mr. Kunzman was at the head
on basket of carnations. Jacob Schnlz
took first on violets, both double and
single.

Special prize on 12 white carnations
went to L. Ltchtefeld & Son, on 12 red to
Jos. Coenen & Co., on 12 pink and 12 all
colors to Mr. Kunzman. Special to Jos.
Coenen & Co. lor best 12 roses.

F. C. H.

Omaha, Neb.

Omaha's first chrysanthemum show
was opened on November 15. The day
was stormy but the attendance was
good. The show bids fair to be a grand
success in every way. It was the out
growth of suggestions taken at the last
moment, but the entire Florists' Club
took hold of the idea with such enthusi-
asm that it is doubtful if a finer show
could have been produced if the stuff' had
been grown for that purpose alone.
Hassett & Washburn have already sent
a fine buach of Am. Beauties, Vaughan,
McKellar & Winterson have sent an
exhioit of cut mums; J. C. Vaughan, an
elegant bunch of new varieties; and The
Mendenhall Greenhouses, of Minneapolis,
have sent in a fine display of cut 'mums.
Many other growers have intimated their
intentions of sending in cut flowers to the
Omaha show but as yet their exhibits are
not in place.

Business is improving. First-class
'mums sell at $2 a dozen. Good violets
are scarce and sell readily at $1 per hun-
dred. Some Al American Beauties are
coming in but a great percentage are
aff'ected with thrips. Very few good car-
nations are offered in our stores and most
of those come from Lincoln; they sell at
25 cents a dozen. Wilcox, of Council
Bluff's, is sending in some fine Brides and
Am. Beauties. Hess & Swoboda are cut-
ting strictly first-class "mums, and Dona-
ghue shows some La France, Meteor and
Am. Beauties that are good in size and
color. A. D.

Work of the Chrysanthemum Commit-
tees.

Boston, Nov. 2 — Grace E. French, ex-
hibited by Gio. Hollis, S )uth Weymouth,
Mass. Creamy white, Rtf., 87 points.
Nov. 6. — Frank. Hardy (imported), ex-
hibited by A. Hernngton, Madison, N.J.
White, Jap. Inc., 94 points. Pennsyl-
vania, exhibited by Hugh Graham; Phila-
delphia, Pa. Sulphur yellow, Jap. Inc.,
90 points. Kineo. exhibited by C. S.
Goddard Estate, Woodfords, Me. Yellow
shaded orange, Ref., 80 points. Ophis,
same exhibitor, deep yellow, Jap., 84
points.

New York, Nov. 6 — Frank Hardy, ex-
hibited by A. Herrington. White, Jap.
Inc., 95 points. Pennsylvania, exhibited
by Hugli Graham. Canary vellow.Jap.
Inc. (Soort from Philadelphia), 90 points.
Nov. 13. — Silver Wedding, exhibited by
W. G. Gomersall, Fishkill, N. Y. Pure
white, Jap. Ref., 76 points. Autumn
Glory, txhibited by E. G. Hill & Co.,
Richmond, Ind. Sneli pink, Jap. Ref., 87
points. No. 1, same exhibitor. Yellow,
Jap. Inc., 67 points.

Philadelphia, Nov. 13 —No. 2., H. G.
Hill & Co. Deep yeliow. Com. 87, Ex.
88 points. No. 3, E. G. Hill & Co. Pink,
Ref.. Com. 87, Ex. 86 points. Robert G.
Carey, exhibited by Robert G. Carey,
Chestnut Hill, Pa. Creamy white, Jap.
Inc., Com. 90, Ex. 85 points,

Cincinnati, Nov. 6. — Pennsylvania.
Light vellow.Jap. Inc., 87 points. Nov.
15.— Mrs. E. N. Roth, exhibited by J. A.

Peterson, Cincinnati, Ohio. Canary yel-
low, Jap. Inc., 81 points. Mrs. Samuel
Higdon, same exhibitor. Blush white,
Jap., 87 Doints. No. 1, exhibited by E.
G. Hill & Co. White, Jap, 82 points.
No. 2, same exhibitor. Yellow shaded
bronze, Jap., 78 points. No. 3, same ex-
hibitor. Light salmon pink, Jap., 87
points. Chas. W. Crouch, exhibited by
Chas. W. Crouch, Knoxville, Tenn. Ma-
genta pink, Jao. Ref., 85 points.

Chicago, Nov. 12 — Autumn (Mory, ex-
hibited by E. G. Hill & Co. Pink, Jap.
Ref., 87 Doints. No. Ill, same exhibitor.
Vellow.Jap. Inc.. 87 points. Black Hawk,
same exhibitor. Intense crimson, Jap.,
85 points. Iowa, exhibited by John
Reinford, Milton, Iowa. White. Jap., 74
points. Frank Hardv, exhibited by A.
Herrington. White, Jap. Inc., 93 points.
Pennsylvania.exhibited by Hugh Graham.
Yellow. Jap. Inc., S6 points. Bloom from
Redondo Beach Floral Co.. Redondo
Beacb, Cal.. arrived in too poorcondition
forjudging. Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

Chrysanthemum Notes.

The Quaker City experts, acting under
the frauernal wing of the Chrysanthemum
Society of America, had three new varie-
ties to deliberate over last Saturday, two
oi which were without either numbers or
names from the celebrated Indiana chry-
santhemum connoisseurs. E. G.Hill &Co.
If they could only bring themselves to
realize for a moment how unsatisfactory
it is to discourse upon varieties with
neither name nor number they would
never offend again. The exhibitors of
meritorious novelties are the losers by this
procedure, for in chrysanthemums num-
berless tones among the yellows, the so-
called pinks and the various shades of
white are almost innumerable. The near-
est your correspondent can approach to
a just description of what was seen is
from his own individual point of view.
The yellow variety could with some de-
gree of truthfulness be described as an
exaggerated "dandelion" both in color
and form, as it was certainly a reminder
of that well-known weed. In general
make-up it is reminiscent of W. H. Lin-
coln; the yellow color in the new variety,
however, seemed to be very much more
brilliant. The pinkish variety was after
the style of Viviand-Morel, but whether
it will prove to be superior to that well-
known variety can only be proven by
trial.

Robert G. Carey was again an exhib-
itor. This time he had a creamy white
variety to show. It is gracefully globu-
lar in lorm, its curly incurved florets giv-
ing it a character, which at this writing
its prototype cannot be recalled. Mr.
Carey thought so well of it that he has
named it "Robert G. Carey."

We frequently hear a little wail go up
as to to the duties or the province of the
Chrysanthemum Society of America. I
would like to refer to it as the National
Society, but as that title has already been
adopted by the British society. I have to
refer to it fuller than may appear neces-
sary. The society in question occupies a
position between the buyers of new chry-
santhemums and the sellers thereof. The
committees representing that society are
perfectly willing, as it is explained to me,
to examine all varieties presented, pro-
vided all the conditions have been com-
plied with, which are, as near as I can
remember, to the efftct that six blooms
of any given variety must be on hand for
examination, and also an entrance fee of
$2 should be forthcoming at the same
time. Wide-awake commercial floricult-

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The American Florist.

Nov. 20^

ural men can see the benefits to be derived
by tbis plan of action, and they are quite
satisfied to "pony up," but there are a
few people still left who do not seem to
mind giving a committee the trouble of
examining inferior seedlings to gratify
their own personal vanity, and it must be
distinctly understood that it shall be at
no cost whatever to themselves. The
present plan of posting a $2 entrance fee
makes a probable exhibitor more critical
of his own products, consequently com-
mittees' duties are correspondingly les-
sened. This is a selfish world, and the
raiser of seedling chrysanthemums gener-
ally— even if 'mums are flowers — are not
exempt from the feeling oigaifi, if the op-
portunity presents itself, legitimately
many times, to be sure, and oftentimes
illegitimately, let it be recorded.

Phil A. Delphia.

Evidently a Misunderstanding.

In your number of November 13, page
328, you publish a communication from
Mr. Lonsdale. I do not wish to take up
your valuable space with any prolonged
discussion, but feel it my duty to place
myself in proper position before your
readers.

In the first place I know nothing about
the resolution passed at Providence to
which Mr. Lonsdale refers. In sending
fiowers to Cincinnati, Boston, Chicago
and New York, I requested the committee
to telegraph the results. I received replies
from Cincinnati and Boston by telegraph
and from Chicago by mail. On last Tues-
day a gentleman from New York told me
what it scored there. I did not think that
after paying entrance fee and going to
the trouble of shipping flowers to the
various committees, that there was to be
any secrecy as to the results of their delib-
erations, until I telephoned to Mr. Lons-
dale to ascertain the Philadelphia result.
He refused to give it to me, saying they
were bound by Mr. Grant's resolution,
and that I would have to send to Mr.
Smith in Michigan for it. I told him I
thought it queer that I could get all the
others except our own city. He in a very
angry way told me that he wanted me to
distinctly understand that I was the
party who was being accommodated and
would have to abide by the committee's
rules.

Now, bad I known of such a rule I
would not have bothered Mr. Lonsdale,
but at the same time I do not consider
the accommodation, as he calls it, is all
on my side. As I understand it, the com-
mittees are appointed to examine new
varieties uot only for the accommodation
of the man showing a new variety, but
particularly for the benefit of the trade at
large, so as to keep growers from filling
their houses with worthless stock. I am
sorry Mr. Lonsdale takes a personal view
of the matter, as I certainly have no ob-
jection personally to any member of the
committee, in fact I do not know how
the committee could be improved on, but,
as I have to pay an entrance fee for the
privilege of having my new variety exam-
ined, I certainly have the right to expect
to hear the result without havingto wait
to see it published in the trade papers
after all the shows are over.

Hugh Graham.

Ed. Am. Florist: In justice to the Chi-
cago Chrysanthemum Committee, allow
me to correct a quite natural mistake
made by Mr. Graham as set forth In Mr.
Lonsdale's letter in last issue. The Chi-
cago committee, which is Messrs. John-

son, Stollery and Kimball, did not give
out the points on Mr. Graham's seedling.
I obtained the points from Mr. Elmer D.
Smith, secretary, who was in Chicago at
the time, and wired Mr. Graham. I pre-
sume the latter gentleman overlooked the
fact that I was no longer a member of
the committee when making the state-
ment mentioned by Mr. Lonsdale.

W. N. RUDD.

Philadelphia.

SHOW IS NOT A FINANCIAL SUCCESS. — NEW
CYPRIPEDIUM EDWIN LONSDALE. — BUSI-
NESS TRIFLE IMPROVED. — STOCK IM-
PROVES IN QUALITY.— BOWLING CLUB TO
HAVE A BENEFIT. — BUSINESS CHANGES. —
THOS. CARTLEDGE UNDER THE WEATHER.

The show is over and the ofiicers and
friends of the society have every reason
to congratulate themselves on the general
excellence of theexhibits in all the depart-
ments. There was only one point in par-
ticular that might have been much
improved upon and that was the box
office, the receipts of which fell oflf about
twenty-five percent from those of last
season. It is hard to account for this
state of afi'airs. There was only one
stormy day and that was not very bad.
The show seemed to be well advertised,
the morning and evening papers being
very generous with their notices, which
in some instances were nicely illustrated
with pen sketches of the hall and some
prize winners. With all this the fact
remains that the exhibition did not draw
as it deserved to and the individual who
has any theories to advance should bring
them forward at once as now is the time
to lay the plans for next year's show
while the merits and demerits of the past
one are still fresh in the mind.

We forgot to mention last week the
new cypripedium Edwin Lonsdale, the
first American seedling "cyp." ever raised
and flowered. It is from the Roebling
collection of Trenton, Mr. Roebling nam-
ing it after Mr. Lonsdale on account of
his love for and interest in this aristo-
cratic family. It is a beautiful flower
and will be fully described in a future
number.

Business has been better, although it
yet lacks that snap and go that cleans
out the ice boxes and keeps the telephone
bells ringing calling up the growers for
special lots of stock. With few exceptions
the city stores are fully equipped with
'phones, and quite a number of the grow-
ers have found them advantageous, the
rent being easily made in the time saved
and sales made over it. The Evans nur-
series at Rowlandville put one in last
week and Wm. K. Harris, the bard, will
no doubt be sending some of his poetic
effusions over the phone which is to be in
place in a few days. Wm. K. never lets
his "Dear Friend" stand in the way of
necessary improvements. His November
cut of 25% will no doubt bring him many
visitors.

The stock of flowers is fully equal to the
demand, in fact a littlemore so, stillthere
is no such state of affairs as your New
York correspondent is wont to describe
of the market of that city. A noted
grower for that market stated recently
while on a visit to this city, that if sev-
enty-five per cent of the greenhouses in
the vicinity of New York would burn up
or blow up or somehow go out of exist-
ence, the rest could supply all the legiti-
mate demand and make a decent living.

The quality of the stock is still improv-
ing, everything getting a trifle better as
the cool weather increases. A few of the

fancy grades of roses have advanced a
trifle but for the most part prices are
about the same as last week. The best
Beauties command $3 per dozen. The
select teas $4, with the exception of a few
choice Carnots, which sell quite well at
$8 per hundred. Good double violets are
scarce at $1 per hundred; poor ones sell
for 25 cents to 50 cents, according to
grade and demand. Large single go for
25 to 40 cents.

Plenty of 'mums or "bums," as some
rose growing gentry call them, are stiil
to be had. The rose growers don't like
the 'mums, but the fellow with a big dec-
oration on hand says "they are just the
thing for me and here's the money," and
next season is likely to find the market
full of them. Good flowers with three
foot stems have brought $12.50 per hun-
dred all the season, while quite a few
extras have sold at $15 to $25 for the
same quantity. There are quite a few to
be cut yet and they should bring good
prices.

Carnations are still $1 for the best
average stock, with a trifle more for
select grades. A number of the growers
in this vicinity have found Boston to be
a good market for their product, which
relieves the strain here to a certain ex-
tent. S. S. Pennock in struggling with a
box the other day said that the flowers
inside must be very precious they were so
hard to get at. He said that boxes were
nearly always nailed up to the extreme,
half the nails and half the size generally
used would be ample to protect most
shipments.

The Florists' Bowling Club are to have
a benefit at the Walnut street theatre on
December 15. It is in order now for
every fellow to go and take his best girl
along.

There has recently been a change in the
business of the Floral Exchange, 614
Chestnut street. Mr. Joseph Morowitz
has retired and Mr. Fuerstenberg, a part-
ner, now assumes full control not only of
the city store and business but of that of
the nurseries at Edgely, Pa. They are
making a specialty of the Meteor rose,
forcing this season 10,000 plants, and it
is the intention next season to increase
the quantity up to 15,000. The flowers
they are sending in are fine and many are
shipped to outside points. Lilium Har-
risii was first cut with them October 25.

Thos. Cartledge is under the weather
and has by the advice of his physician
given up business tor awhile. His genial
face is greatly missed. K.

Buffalo.

The debut of society buds helps the
storemen. — football ga,\ie did not
arouse much demand for flowers —
various changes. — alfred labiata
dimmock among the visitors. — visit
to conservatory and aquarium ok
mr. hale. — evolution of a gold fish.

A week or two of sloppy weather
through which business has pushed her
welcome presence has prevailed here.
We could not but think of the many so-
cieties holding their shows and our sym-
pathy went out toward them. That best
of all event for the florist, the entering
into society of the sweet bud, has been
of frequent occurence the past two weeks
and has kept the store people busy.
Roses and violets were used almost ex-
clusively for these occasions, the former
when in abundance. But for violets there
was quite a scramble and if it were
not for the enterprising Wm. Kasting
procuring a large lot from the Hudson

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389

territory I don't know what we should
have done. His busy mart from 7 to 10
a. m. reminds one of the New York Cut
Flower Exchange, only the region of dis-
tribution is wider and longer. I noticed
a box addressed to Mr. Sanguine Scr-
cher, Dawson City, Alaska, possibly im-
mortelles.

We have no horse show to help us
out, and the football game between Wil-
liams and Cornell colleges, gotten up by
our sassity people, did not arouse the de-
mand that was (juite expected. Violets
for Williams, with a red carnation stuck
into a white chrysanthemum, signified
that your sympathies were with the
boys from Ithaca. Some ribbon on a
stick went with rooters ahead of flowers.
The game passed off without any fatal
results. The Cornell full back got his
bump of combativeness crushed in and
their left tackle lost his vermiform nep-
enthese, and one of the Williams mop-
heads got his hair tangled up in a barb
wire fence; they sacrlfieed the hair and
left the fence.

As some greenhouses are demolished
others spring up in their places. Mr.
Jansen, nephew of Mr. C. D. Chrlstensen
(retired), has built two useful bouses on
the Hager place. There is also a new
firm started on Glenwood avenue, but the
name and nationality of the owners I
have yet to learn.

I was awakened a lew mornings ago
from my quiet studies by two gentlemen
from the rural district who were very
welcome. Mr. W. J. Palmer, Sr., never
blows. If he tells you that he is picking
two thousand roses a day you can bet
it is nearer three thousand, so his society
does not produce a feeling of unrest. Mr.
Wise of Aurora, the other half of the
delegation, reminds me of Abraham
Lincoln at forty; tall, thin, angular, sar-
castic and cute, ever ready to draw a
simile or tell a story. Mr. W. J. P.
wanted me to give him a game of
bowls, but I had to refuse on principle. I
never let sport interfere with the routine
of business.

Mr. Alfred Labiata Dimmock was here
this morning. It is pleasant to have a
call from him for he knows what is going
on on both sides of the Atlantic and does
not protrude business beyond the limits
of a pleasant conversation, but he gets
there just the same.

Last week I paid a long promised visit
to the conservatory and aauarlumof Mr.
George Hale of Elmwood avenue. He is
in the heart of a good residence district
and has all he can do. While looking at
his aquarium he pointed out a large gold
fish, possibly a great grandmother, which
has jumped out of the aquarium so many
hundred of times that in its wiggling at-
tempts at locomotion there has appeared
on its lower surface a number of embryo
feet. This is, indeed, a remarkable instance
of evolution. W. S.

Chicago.

thanksgiving trade well be good. —
supply about equal todemand.-very
little increase in prices. — morel
'mums off color.

The indications for a lively Thanksgiv-
ing trade are very encouraging, and the
dealers feel that they will have all the
business they can handle. Trade the past
week has been very good, with supply
and demand about equal, though extra
grade stock was rather scarce.

There will not be much of an increase in
Drices for the holiday. Good Beauties
will be held at $10 to $25 per hundred,
teas $4 to $6, carnations, ordinary stock,

$1.50 to $2, with fancies scaling a few
points higher. For lily of the valley $4
to $5 is the price. There will be consid-
erable Harrisii on the market, which will
be much appreciated at so early a date.
The upusual carliness is due to the grow-
ers giving their orders for the bulbs be-
fore the tariff bill took effect.

'Mums will be in good supply, especially
In the larger sizes, the smaller sizes being
nearly all gone. Viviand-Morel in most
cases are very poor, the majority coming
white and when pink, of a very pale color.
In many cases this is due to tobacco
smoke which is used as a remedy for
greenfly, which are more or less plentiful
this season.

As the date for the next regular meet-
ing of the Florist Club falls on Thanks-
giving day, no attempt will be made to
hold a meeting. The following regular
meeting will be held December 9.

SITUATIONS, WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdvertlseriientB under this head will he Int^erted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Casli must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the AMERrc.w Florist
for the year l.f'.tS will receive on request, a coupon for
one five line want "adv." free, to be used at any time
durlnK the year.

SITUATION WANTED-By younK man, several
years' experience; reasonable terms to start.

W .1. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-Bv rose and carnation grow-
ki er; first-class references. 2 years In last place. Ad-
dress Gkoweh, care Am. Florist.

QITUATION WANTED-By lady florist, experienced

class. Address.

N G VY. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTKI)-Ab rose grower, foreman:
can supply good ChlcaKO references: age 29. sin-
gle. German. Address Meteor, care Ara. Florist.

J Erie Ave., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-As foreman or othenvlse
by young man well up In all branches of the busi-
ness, H years' experience, good references, abstainer.
Address P. O. Box .fH, Knoxvllle, Tenn.

w

ANTEI)~An experienced ti reman, sober and thor-
Kansas nty, Mo.

W^

KosE UiLL .Nurseries. New Rochelle. N. Y.

W^

M. KASMUSSEN, West Toledo. Ohio.

TXrANTEl>— A young man. single, to take charge of
TT seven houses; must be goud grower of rosea,
carnations, "mums and violets; state lowest wages.

'< AMOS, Crestline, O.

TO LEASE— Small nursery near town. Improvements
and stock to be taken over by lessee; low rent
and long term given.

B. Flossman. Oakland. Cat.

FOR RENT— Eight greenhotises. all new full stocked,
everything on the place that belongs to the busi-
ness, all private trade; need $tWO cash; the beslcliance
for any man. Address

Flori.st, Box Tli. Lawrence Sta.. N. V.

-po

ivlil sell lor a sacrifice, '

indaktne; buninessANo
acres of Kood land. Addn

Mits. V. KXfJLisir, Oconoraowoc. Wis.

FOR SALK In Warren. K. i . 5 greenliouses. nice*i-
room cottage, bam, slieds. shops, etc.; alx>ut 10
acres of good land; young orchard, shade trees and
grapevines. Greenhowaes and cottage heated with
lioiwat«r. Windmill supplies water over the preni-
ises. Can bo bought on easy tenns Apply to

O. U NVE. Warren. R. I.

I jiOR SALE -Two greenhouseN containing 'Axm iePt
oi glass, tiuated by hot water under pressurti: 4,i)b(i
carnation plants and otberstock; good trade forpiania
il work, (iood chance for live man; only those
rtlcular

lOIs Market St . Philadelphia.

FOR SALE.

4 1-20 acres land in the city of Charlottesville,
Va., seat of the State University. Ideal place lor
hot houses, violet culture, truck, etc. Educational
advantages unsurpassed. Highest grade free
schools and students from Virginia attend univer-
sity free. Can save interest on the price of prop-
erty in educational advantages. Climate delightful.
ADDRESS FRANK C. MORRIS. Trevilians, Va.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

A situation as assistant in green-
houses; age 28 years; life experience.
Extract from recent testimonial: "in
character he has proven himself uni-
versally sober, honest and industrious,
is in fact a man to be highly recom-
mended in every particular."' Address
EXPERIENCE, care Am. Florist.

50,000 2'4-incli POTS, at ;2.50
per 1000. Cash.

Address Von BOCKELMANN, White HaM, III.

Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!

8350 worth of CUTS for Catalog, in perfect

order, for only 850 cash.

ANDERS RASMUSSEN, New Albany, Intl.

August Rolker & Sons,
Florists' CI ippi ipc
a/7rfQarden ^U f 1 LI Lu.

importers of Seeds, Bulbs, etc.

New Fall List mailed free to all trade applicants.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

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iNDiCK mz:klems.

In the Best Market Varieties.

Only a few of each now left in stock.

10-12 ill. diameter, $30.00 per hundrt^l. 12-U in. diameter, .$42.r.O
per hundred. 18-15 in. diameter, $50.00 per liinidred. Also Spinea
Japonica, $3.50 per hundred. Spinea Miiltiflora Coiupacta, .$f).00 jicr
hundred. Spinea astilboides floribunda, $(5.00 per hundred.

"""'•'»' ''''=""Sa:;.'H'o"iiand. L. C. BOBBINK, Rutherford, N. J.

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E. F. Winterson.

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short 4 OOC* 8.00

Brides. Bridesmaid -l.COlSi IJ.Oll

Meteors, Testout 4.00« ti.OO

Kalsertn, Carnof 4.00(.» 7 00

Nlphetos. ferle, Gontler a.OOa ft.oo

lU.OO
, 4.0O<a 5 00
, ti.00(ii25.00

Adiantum 50» .75

Smllax 10.00012 00

Asparagus 50.00

The records of the Chicago Flower Show confirm our claims for being
Headquarters for FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS; our growers captured
the First Prizes in all the classes in which they exhibited. If your trade de-
mands something better than your competitors have, order from us and you
shall not be dlsappninteH

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, ETC., IN LARGE QUANTITIES.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,
J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr. 5I and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Phone Main 1143.

■itint; mention American Florist.

To Growers, Dealers and Buyers.

WE ARE NOW READY FOR BUSINESS

at 4 Ordway Place, Boston, Mass.

O^VXv^V^IIV & CO

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Cut Flower Consignments Solicited, and can command the best market.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

HMD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 dt 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

:i-lnch pots . . .

. J . 75 per doz. ; $ 11.(0 per lOO
' ■" ' lu.ou per 100

'Jd.uoper lim

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE,

—— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMEhlCAN bcAuilcs.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

WHOLESALE

CUT FLOWERS,

SUPPLIES.
SEEDS,
TOOLS.

# BULBS.
>^FOR THE TRADE ONLY.-k

E. H. HUNT.

76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

fMmmFEmCb

Wm£SAljCUTriOWERS .

\ »nopORISTS 6UPPLI£S. \

ufpulMTr. 8^WiBASHA¥t CH/CACO. \

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Ranilolph SI., CHICAGO,

GUT FLOWERS,

HIGH
GRADE

PACKED RIGHT.

WIRE DESIGNS: A Full Line. Write us for
our Illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American Klorlat.

Bassett & Washburn,

Succe«80rt to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

GUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
^~— CMIOA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBEB.G BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all ordere on Bhort notice with all leading

varieties of Kosea and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give UB a trial and convince yuureelf.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American KlorlBt.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

BOUQUET GREEN.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates, we i^^ather
our uwn f;r>.'tns and biin^ by our own
boat airect. Also Christmas Trees.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN EVERGREEN NURSERY.

8. W. corner Clark fit. Brld«e, CHICAGO.

Fine Delaware Holly

AND BOUQUET GREEN.

(iet your order booked i

iHsl

IJei.

llollv

< per hundred.

ModS. fjuurel Wieaiiia ana HopluK ot all kinds at
low prices- ?'Peclal Ireliflit and express rates.
Cabli wall order.

A. LUSBY & UO., 2llb Uiamond St., Phila.

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391

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist,

»'?,.t«f"S,rS'r,.^!r'' Philadelphia, pa.

Fine stock of choice Beauties, IMaids, Brides. Kaiserins, etc. now coming in, at bottom prices.

FRED. EHRET,

WDoiesaie Fiona

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.
Lons; Distun,- Ihon. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when wrltlnK-

WM. C. SMITH,
Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

CongljmnientB Solicited. Special attention given to

shlpptoK orders

Long Distance Telephone 5008 A-

Wbol^ale ffower/\arK?fe

NKw York, Nov. IT.

Roses, Beauty. extra 20.00<82i.00

medium 5.00015 00

short 1.00® 3.00

Brides. Bridesmaid. Meteor .. .aO(" 3.00
In 1.000 lots per 1.000.10.00@12.S0

Carnations
Valley.

Violets

HarrlsU

Cbrysanthemu

.76w 1.50

i.ooaia.oo

!.00®12.00

AsparaRUs 35.

Boston, Nov. 17.

Koses. Beauties 0.

(ion tier. Perle 1.

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.

Carnations ,

Valley 2.

(.'hrysanlhemuma 4.

Violets

Smilax 10.

Asparagus

Philadelphia, not. 17.

Koses. Beauties, select 20.

medium 12.

short 0.

BrIdes.Malds 2.

Meteors. I.ia l<^ance 2.

camots

Carnations 1.

Valley 3.

Chrysanthemums fancy 15.

ordinary

,00® 6.00
,75«» 1.50
00® 4 00
00@lti.00
5ft.. 1.00
0Of..;I3.00
50.00

00® 25.00
OftSlB.OO
00® 8.00
OO® 4.00
OOW 4 00
8.00
Oft.i 1,50
0U(<i 4.00
,00(825 00
00@I2.5O
25® 1.00

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28tli STREET,
^-^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Koses hi
anexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Vaiiey.
THO«S. -K-OUIVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.
Rotet ihipped to all points. Price lilt on application.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET,' ''^''"boston' mass '^^^^^^

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

Con8lernuieut§ froui regular gron'erg assigned neparate space tu our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

CONSIGN TO

BUI FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission n'" Gut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th Street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange,
Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th street, UCU/ VflB^
near «tli Ave. ElBvateil K. R. Htll IU^^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

CoiiHiciiineiits 8olI<'it«>il.

JAMES M. KING

is completing additions which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE a.s at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers lor New York market please call or write.
49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

TELtPUuNE lliT.-) :istll St.

The New York Cut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,

112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Teleplione 733— IStli. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfleld St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

A

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortirultiirfll Auctioneers.
84 HAWLEV STREET, • BOSTON.

String 10 to 12 teet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

HEADQUARTERS

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING, c^ri-L

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO, N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YOHK.

WH0LE8JLE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, GARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on appUcatloo.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Straal,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

JULIUS LANG.

Got Flof ers 01 Gonliiiii,

53 WEST 30th street.

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
CUT FLOWERS,

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION.

ORCHIDS

EVERY

DAY.

50 W. SOth St., NEW YORK.

Telephone 2773- -38th Street.
BEST MARKET PRICES.

392

The American Florist.

Nov. 20,

The ^EEiD Tmi^e.

AMEKICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres.; E. B. Clakk, 1st Vice-
Pres. ; S. F. Willabd, Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

We give above photo vievy of field of
pumpkins grown forD.Cummings & Co.,
of Conneaut, Ohio, taken in October last.

Visiting New York and Philadelphia:
J. H. Beagley, Sibley, III.

Contract prices for onion and other
seeds are generally stifTer than last year,
though prices difTer widely.

Onion set prices in the West are now
about $1.10 to $1.35 for yellows, $1.60
to $1.85 for whites, with reds scarce and
unsettled.

New York,— J. M. Kimberlin, Santa
Clara, Cal., is here on his regular eastern
trip. Charles Parker of Santa Clara
is also in town.

Visited Chicago: K. Schaettel, with
Vilmoriv-Andrieux & Co., Paris; L. C.
Routzahn, manager McClure Seed Co.,
Arroyo Grande, Calif.; R. H. Shumway,
Henry A. Salzer.

Hartford, Conn.

The annual chrysantbemum show of
the Connecticut Horticultural Society,
which was held on the 9th, 10th and 11th
insts. at Putnam Phalanx Armory in this
city, was in all respects a notable one
and an improvement penerallv over any
of its predecessors. The perfection and
uniform quality of the exhibits in the cut-
flower section were especially noticeable.

A. N. Pierson was the largest exhibitor
of cut blooms, securing first prizeinmany
classes. Stephen Delbarwas very success-
ful and Geo. S. Osborne, a new contrib-
utor, was first on single specimen bloom.
W. B. May and John Coombs were also
well represented.

On plants Thos. Dryden, a new comer,
captured first on many classes, James
Smith being his closest competitor and
beating him in some cases. It Is worthy
of remark that Mr. Dryden 's plants were
grown out of doors with no protection
other than a cold frame during the last
few weeks. ' G. Minge took the first prize
in class for private gardeners only. A.N.
Pierson and John Coombs showed fine
collections of roses and carnations.

EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. !

last tree on appluation. 2

FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, f

.. .. <JtUMllii)l>(irt>:, tjierinany, f

Mentloti AmorloftQ Florist.

Tli6"IRON AGE" Garden IniDleiiiGnis.

High Wheels, Tubular
Frame, Malleable Castings
makes them the lightest,
strongest and easiest run=
ning.

Our "Iron Age" Double
Wheel Hoe can be converted
into a practical Single Wheel
Hoe, and also a Seed Drill in a
moment's time. When using
the combined machine as a
Wheel Hoe the Seed Drill at-
tachment is not in use. Saves
wear.

The "Iron Age" Double Wheel Hoe.

Send for tlie beautiful "Iron
Age" booklet for 1S9S. It's full
of news.

The "Iron Age" Double Wheel Hoeand Seed Drill Combined.

B AXEMAN M'F'G CO., Box 184, Grenloch, N.J.

THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO.

SEED MERCHANTS,

WHITE CLOVER.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS S[EDS

KOK

Parks, Tennis Courts, Lawns, &c.

1 fancy 1 and "-' puund packages and bi
;iAIi PRICES TO THE T]

CHICAGO, ILL.

In fancy 1 and i puund packages and bulk.
SFECIAI. PRICES TO THE TRADE.

ALM

(Ste^^^

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 3000
ICOCOS WEDDELIANA . .81.25 $1000 VZl .m
ImUSA ENSETE . . . . 1.2-5 10.00 27..W

J. Xj. sc7Ea;zxjXj'E::Ei.
"404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

iW. & D's. "SURE CROP"
MUSHROOM SPAWN
Ilyaclntlia, Tullns. NarclsBUs, 4c.. .tc.
i SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR.

WEEBER&DON,'/nrGre%"!'

! 11 I ChainliiTHSI , NKW YOKK, N.Y.

FAXON'S To"t]sl . PANSIES.

The best mixture in cultivation, flowers very

large, thick and velvety; of superb colors and

markings. The pL-rfeclion of form and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1.00 each.

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Corrfflpondenee Bolifilfd.

BARGAINS IN BULBS

Per lOOO

Koman 1 1 yaclnths, 11-12 ctm $12. 00

12-I5ctm 17.00

Single initcli Bedding Hyacinths, In sept, colore. 20.1X1

KorclnK " " 2;j.lXl

Named " In soita. 2ad size :«J.tl0

Ist size, 4:').ao

Tulip Jacht van Delft i.'M

•' LaKelne 4 tiu

" Carrtlnars Uat 100

■' " Duchess de Parma 4.U0

Llllum LonKlHorum, Japan, 0-,S inch 18. OU

7 -ilinch :«.00

Narcissus Trumpet Von Sion 9 UO

Prlnceps 7.00

Double Von Sion, 2nd size 10.00

SiDgle Tulips, Unest mixed 3 60

Double Tulips, finest rnhved 4.30

CASH WITH tUlIlEH.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

BURPEE^S

SEEDS

Philadelphia.

CLUGAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

IVBW ^'OFeiC CIT'S-.

Send for (juotallons on ail Florists' Bulb Stock.

TRv DRHHR'6
GflRDtN Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.

They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
.sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.

HKNKV A. DREEK,
FhUadelpbU, Fa.

i897.

The American Florist.

393

l^iMERICAN (F|L@|@II@T

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the traile.

Advertisement.'!. 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Inch. »I.OO; Column, JIO.OO.

Cash with Order.

No Speclul PoBltioii (inaranteed.

Ui8C0iint9,6tlmes,5percent; 13 times, lo per cent;

j6 times, 20 per cent; 5a times, 30 per cent.

The Aciverllslni! Deimrtninn'
Kl.oui.M-l- Is fur Klorlmx. Seeds
WHrtis porlHlntnK to tiiose lities OM.V.

Orders tor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO,. Chicago.
Boston.

The general complaining about dull
business has not abated and there is
nothing yet in sight excepting the prog-
ress of the season as indicated on the
calendar to give promise of any relief
from the stagnation. On last Saturday
anything blue or crimson sold at sight,
thanks to the football game. Since that
time violets have been in rather limited
supply but the price has not advanced
materially yet. Chrysanthemums already
show signs of weakening in quality as
well as influence and the responsibility for
dull business will soon have to be placed
somewhere else.

N. F. McCarthy & Co. sold a fine lot of
palms, bulbs, budded roses and miscellane-
ous stock at auction on Saturday. Auc-
tion prices are low this season.

Thos. J. Grey & Co. will remove about
December 1 to 32 South Market street.

W. W. Rawson & Go's forma! opening
occurs this week.

Visiting Boston. J. A. Valentine, of
Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo.

Wholesale power/\arl^t5

18.

2o.00f" Iffl.OO

medium 15l«)M2n.(«l

short C.m.olO.IIO

Brides. Bridesmaids 2 OUte 1 on

Meteors Si.(l(X.« 4.IK)

MorKans 2 TO"- :i l«l

Penes 2.00«!. 3 00

Valley...
Nsrclssii,
Violets
ChrysiinthemuniH c

am.

Ml I

medium.

("attleyae .'>" 111

SniUax 12.u(X.',l.i.l»l

Adlanlums 1 («l

AsparaKUS 50.00

St. Locis. Nov 18.

Hoses Beauties 10 kimSU ml

(hort T) Wt f. Ill

Meteors Kalserln 2.(Kl'n I mi

Brldl'9. Maids S.llllw J III

Mermets. Ija France 2.uii(.'y 4 tm

Herles. Wootton I.lXl-ii :h i«

Carnations l.OOSi 2 t.0

Valley.,

violets slnjrle.

Hnillax

Adiantum

Asparagus

Buffalo, Nov

Itoses. beauties

Brides. Bridesma'ds

IIK)

,.io.onfi.i2ri.oo

. H.OIIc.' 8.00

,.i2..'iut- i.^.no

1 IKl

35 OOeSO-llO

, 8.00(S'2.') on

Kalserln 4 1

(^arnallons '

Valley

■-' (111

"SO 1 1

.■) (Illft20,(l(l

Smlla.x 12.1(1.1,15.00

Adiantum T.idr 1.2.'S

Asparagus 50(3i. T.^

Milwaukee, Nov. 18.

Roses. Beauty, extra 20 0O®25.rn

medium 8.00@12.(«1

short 2.00(51 «, 00

Brides, Bridesmaids 1 TO» 4.00

Meteors. Perles l.Ooa 4 00

Carnations SOW .7.i

Violets 1.00

Mignonette 1 50

Valley.

"hrysanthemums 2.00<s 12.50

Smlla

Adiantum

Asparagus

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

Successors to the Wisconsin Flower Exchange,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies,
Xmas Holly and Bouquet Green

MANUFACTURERS OF WIRE DESIGNS.

A trial will convince you of the suiieriority of our goods.-
PHONE MAIN 874.

457 Milwaukee Street,

When wrltlriK mention American Florist,

MILWAUKEE, WIS.

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We sive extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

To Exchange.
^r<^1,'^AN CARNATION Plants

in bud. Exchange for Swainsona, Palms, or other
good stock Price per 100 $2.00.

%l. J. LAWRENCE, St. Marys, Ohio.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

Block Letters. 1 1-2 or '2. inch mz..'. per 100. %2 00
Scnpt Uti^Ts. $4.00
FnHtenpr wiih each letter or word.

l^pd bv leading florisL" everywhere and for sale by bU
wholes'^ floViflt.'* and supply dealers.

N. F-. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.

"V.?ri. BOSTON. MASS. ». mS"i"-.t.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET.

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

|7~A complete line of AVlr© lieslgns.

MOUND CITYCUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. I.OUIS, MO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH 00.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,

Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Soeclal attention Klven lo shipplny orders.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

Ilncorporated. I'alii up Capital .r:illK).a),l

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOT.KSALE ONLY.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

B^*The dry climate of Colorado enables our jfrowers

lo urow the best Carnations on eartb.
We handle 75 per cent ol the Carnations grown in Colo.

Place your Order for

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

'MUMS,
SMILAX AND FERNS,

for Thanlcsgiving, early with

GEO. A. KUML, Pekin, III.

:\L. BilOK^ «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

^ rir I I "Vorli:.

REED & KELLER,

Florists' SUDDI16S.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.
IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers iu
Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all FIorlBta' DeslRns.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville, Mitchell Co.. N. C.

394

The American Florist,

Nov. 2.0.

St. Louis.

COLD WEATHER ARRIVES.— SOME IMPROVE-
MENT IN BUSINESS. — STOCK IN MARKET. —
HARRY BAYERSDORFER CALLED HOME
BY DEATH IN FAMILY.— PERSONAL ITEMS.
—BOWLING.

During tbe past week quite a change
has taken place in the weather, the glass
going down to freezing point. It had the
effect of shortening up the large supply
that has been coining in to this market
and it has also caused some improvement
in business.

Chrysanthemums are still the leading
flower and will be until after Thanks-
giving day. Beauties are also in good
demand and bring from $1 to $2.50 per
dozen. The best Meteors, Brides, Kai-
senns, Carnots and fine 'Maids are sell-
ing for $4 and from that down to $1 per
hundred. Carnations are not overplenti-
ful and the best are bringing $2, seconis
go for $1 per hundred. Good red, Scotts
and Daybreak are in best of demand just
now. Violets are coming in better.
Californias are selling at $1, small single
35 cents, no double in this market just
now. Some very fine valley can be had
at $4. Smilax is selling a little better at
$12.50 and $15 per 100 strings.

Mr. Harry Bayersdorfer, of Philadel-
phia, was in the city last week, his first
visit in seven years; but on his arrival he
received the sad news by wire that his
brother-in-law had died, and be returned
home the same night without calling on
the trade.

Mrs. Wm. Ellison, of Ellison & Tesson,
left for Chicago last week to attend the
flower show in that city. Mrs. E. will
also visit Philadelphia, New York and
Boston before returning home.

Mr. Fred. Weber was taken suddenly
sick Sunday night and was quite ill for
two days, but is now recovering and
expects to be out in a few days, especially
by next Monday, to be in time for the
bowling.

The Bowling Club rolled three games
last Monday night at the old alleys at
Compton and Park avenues, and will
continue rolling there until the members
are notified by the secretary. Kunz was
high man in the three games, rolling 594;
Helwig second, 554; and Kuehn third,
482. The high single game was by Kunz,
235; and Helwig second, 231. The
attendance was slim as some of the boys
were tired out working at the chrysan-
themum show, but next Monday we will
be out in full force and expect to roll the
games of their lives, so they say.

J-J B.

Ivory Chrysanthemuni.

Mr. E. D. Ellsworth, foreman for Mr.
J. N. Kidd, St. Joseph, Mo., sends us
some excellent blooms of Ivory which he
advises us were grown four blooms to a
plant and in four inches of soil. These
sold at $3 a dozen in preference to larger
flowers of other varieties. He says that
some doubt has been expressed as to
whether he had the true Ivory. The
flowers sent were undoubtedly that vari-
ety, which not only holds its own, but
seems to increase in popularity with
flower buyers.

Rooted Cuttings of the

New Geranium Mme. BRUANT

I am able to furnish this wonderful and distinct
variety now by the hundred and thousand. No flo-
rist can be without this variety, belntr certainly the
finest ptant novelty of the year. A larKe, well rooted
stock, ready now. Shipped to any part of the United
States by mall or express tuei'AID. 75 eta per dozen,
$;i.OU per 100; J2a 00 per 1000. Cash with order. Order
at once. No better stock to be had. Address
FRED. SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland, 0.

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY,

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Write for Prices-
ALSO DEALER IN — ^

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Eto., Eto., Eto.

L. B. BB.AGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

J^^nidest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States.

For Buying

CHRISTMAS
Decorations

BARNARD.

r

BECAUSE -Jt vx

We have the right stock at the right
price.

* * *

Our GREEN is the best and goes
farthest.

We know what you want in WREATH
ING and make it to suit you.

* * *

Our HOLLY IS choice, the finest the
season affords.

« * *

MISTLETOE is full of berries, the only
kind that sells.

g There is no chance of disappointment,
(D our stock is complete.

i^ * * *

§ Special facilities insure prompt service.

S * * *

S If you let us figure it will save you

J^ money.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.

Headquarters for Evergreens, etc.,
186 East KInzie St., CHICAGO.

OUR

TRADE

DIRECTORY

PLEASE send us your busi-
ness card if you have
changed your address or firm
name since our last booic
was issued

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

GUT CARNATIONS.

Up to Nov. 24 we will book orders
for Thanksgiving or before, for

$2.00 Per 100,
in pink, light pink and white.

Also «s:M:ir^iVx:,

heavy 6 foot strings, 15c. each.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

MORRIS, ILL.

ROSES.

FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS.

No, I, two to four 1^., cut back to two ft.

Marechal NIel. Yellow Rambler, Hybrid Per-
petuals. Mosses. Hardy Climbers, Madame
Plantier, and Wichuralana.

All on own roots except Marechal Niel,
which are grafted on non sprouting roots.
These plants are very strong ana welUshaped.
Prices on application. Adhbess

W. F. HEIKES. Mgr., Huntsvllle, Ala.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

... RICHMOND, IND...

Cut Smrlax

15 cts. PER STRING.

RED PRIMROSES, j-inch pots, $A 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. 0.
400 POUNDS

ARAUGARIA IMBRICATA.

\ ery tine. New crop seeds.

50 LBS. $30.00; 100 LBS. S50.00.

LETELLIER & SON, Caen, France.

Established 1853.

.THOSE RED POTS.

"STANDARD SIZES"

"BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS."

Well Burnt Solid Tots. l>rlce» low. Write us.

DETROIT FLOWER POT MFY.

H. Balsley. Rep. 490 Howard St . DETROIT. MICH.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

i8g7.

The Amer/ca.v Florist.

395

PALMS CHEAP

To make room, I will sell for casli
10,000 Latania borbonica at $10
per 100. Less than 100 l5c. Plants
stronK, not drawn, and are ready
tor 5-inch pots
2000 Areca lutescens, tin. |io a too.

i2000 Pandanus utilis, )-in. Sc; 3-in.
5c. All tirst-class.
The E. HIPPARD CO.
YOUNGSTOWN, O. _

SEND F<*
PRICES

CHI STNUT HII

[OWlNloNSDUt

ROBERT CRAIG,

Roses, Palms,

and Novelties in Decorative Plants,

Market & 49lh SI . PHIL«DELPHI«. PA.

FERNS.

Write for Bpeclal prices ou larg:e quantities.
Order early.

JOHIV «COTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN. N. Y.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It Is an early and profu.se bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J.

Per 100

SMILAX-StronKlyear SI. 50 and 12.50

CLEM ATIS-Iieadlnii Wnds for fall

P>tONIAS-UerbaceouB, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS-nouble and single Poeta 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES- Very

low prices.
DOWNING COOSEBERRIES-land3;ear.

DAISIES-SnowttaSeand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES -In assortment 10.00

r. A. BALLER. Bloomington, ill.

PANDANUS VEITCHII

Clean plants in good condition.

7-Inch pots, $1 50 each; $18.00 per dozen.

Also a few line S-in. at »3.00, 9-iii. at
«3.00, 10-in. at #4.00 eacli.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

.... GERMANTOWN. PA.

PURE BONE FLOUR.

I Z Ammonia 4. r)0 percent.

J^ Bone Phosphate 50.00 per cent.

\ - POSITIVELY NO ACID.

4 Lj Send for samples, price, references.

♦ Z CEO. S. BARTLETT, 12.i5^o7 W.tith St.

♦ ■— Successor to Cincinnati, O.

\ CINCINNATI DESICCATING CO.

CO!

-\

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

Bouquet Green.

Owing to recent low purchases we
are in position to supply this article
at a most advantageous price. Don't
buy until you write or wire for our
'atest i|uotations.

EVERGREEN WREATHING

Bast Medium Grade.

Per 100 yds. $3; per lOin yds. $25.

SPECIAL ON QUANTITIES.

AXA HOLLY

Everybody wants our "GET
THERE" Holly.

Present indications are that our
crop ot this will be extra choice this
year. Book your order now and
get in on the ground floor. Every
case re inspected.

Per Case. $4 00 to $5.00.

If you

Chicago.

HOLLY WREATHS.

Extra heavv, i2-inch, f 2 00 per do/ ;
112 50 per 100.

'^S^E^r^J^^K"^ VflUGHflN'S SEED

ON mm

A choice stock of our
"INTERNATIONAL" BRAND

LILY OF THE VALLEY

PER 100 SI. 35

PER lOOO 10. OO

PER CASE OF 2,500 24.00

TO ARRIVE SOON....

Our other brands of this stock,

"LONDON MARKET."

The finest pips in existence for
early forcing. Per 100 $1.65,
per 1000 J!l3.75, per case of
2,500 $33.75.

"PREMIUM."

Equal to "London Market," for
late forcing. Per 1C0|l.50, per
1000 {12.25, per case of 2,500
130.00.

QTARF 84 4 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
OlUIVL, CHICAGO.

What Progressive and Successful Florists say of my

TLMPE.RING flPPflRflTUS.

ERNST ASMCS, West Iloboken. N, J., alter tour years use, writes: -Itisvery satisfactory. . It has

heen a preat^ benefit to my stock, as well as ImprovlnR the quality of my blooms."

r entire satlafactlon. and is so shnple» working In

THORNK & CO.. KlUBhlng.L. I

connection with the Kreen house hot wnter heail
SALTl!;K l«K<»S.. Rochester, N. Y., write; "The only fault we found

we Kot It regulated ■

, It Kot too hot: but after a little.

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '^^ TE^w^Vog.?."^^^

y ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼

I HERB'S PANSIES

: ARE THE BEST,

X Fine plants, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000

CARNATIONS. 1

My experiences with the old and X
the new will be ready Nov. 15, and ♦
mailed for the asking. T

'PA'NTfiT'PQ S00,000

r'.a.jM axxio. now beady.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERV RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

Bt'FFALO. N. V,. June 8th. ISlt".
Mk. E. B. Jexnings Dear Sir:— The Pansy Seed
supplied by you last AurubI produced the finest lot of
flowers 1 have ever seen. Tney were uniformly flrst-
class. Send me one ounce of your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

Ml by mall T5c; 1000 by express U; 5000 WS. Seed ol
the above strains $1 per pkt. ; JH per oz.; $3 per >& oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky, fleld-grown plants,
leading sorts, Jo.OO per IIX).
Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Southport, Conn.
Test Pansles.

PANSIES.

GERANIUMS.

lup to the finest in

color and size. Plants

excellent stocky field-

erown. 60.000. Any

quantity. 4Uc per 100 by express liOc by mail.

Our own best Seed. 1000 for liUc; 1 oz. 84.50.

■ars ; 50,000 Cuttings, best
?bedders Coleus, Begonias,
Petunias, Salvias and Verbenas are specialties.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

FOR SALE.

A FINE COLLECTION OF

ESTABLISHED CACTUS PLANTS,

about 800, costing over J600; can be

bought for |200.

E. S. SCHMID, 712 12th St , Washington, D. C.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS. StronK and bushy, to ct«. per 100. by mall.

By express «2.00 per .'iflO.

By express W. 00 per 1000.

(ash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention American Florist.

PanslGS Worm Raising.

GOOD PLANTS, 82.50 per 1000. or S1..50 per ."lOO.
LARGE PLANTS, Sl.OO per lOOO, or 82 .50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS. 81.50 per 100.
SEED, a.s usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Mftntlon AmnrlOKTi Florist.

PANSIES

strong plants from seed of my own grow-
ing, from the best strains to d ite. $4.00
per 1000: 60 cts. per 100 by mail.

W. J. ENGLE. BOX 211, DAYTON, O.

When writing to any of theadv/rtisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

396

The American Florist.

Nov. 20^

New York.

LITTLE BENEFIT TO BUSINESS FROM THE
HORSE SHOW.— VIOLETS AND VALLEY
FIND A BETTER MARKET. — ROSES AND
CHRYSANTHEMUMS STILL LOW. — TWO
VICTIMS OF APPENDICITIS— MIKE HART's
WIT.

It was expected that the Horse Show
which is on this week would prove a ben-
eht to the flower trade and stir up some
life among the high-class buyers, but the
results have not been as anticipated and
business is still in a most unsatisfactory
condition. At the end of last week violets
took a moderate jump but not by any
means the impetus felt on former occa-
sions, $1 per hundred for good and $1.50
for extra quality being the average price
quoted. This little spurt is not alone
owing to the demand, for it is evident
from the receipts that crops are off for
the present and there are not nearly as
many of them on the market at present
as was expected.

Roses continue very low for the season,
$10 to $12.50 per thousand being selling
price for the bulk of those that are
received and higher rates being obtaina-
ble only on very small lots of selected
specimens. Lily of the valley is selling
more evenly than for some time past, and
bringing $2 to $3 per hundred with fair
regularity. Chrysanthemums move along
at very low figures and no longer create
any special interest or curiosity. The
great bulk of them must be sold to ped-
dlers and consequently at peddlers'Jprices.

Appendicitis seems to be epidemic in the
floral profession. President Henshaw of
the New York Club has just got out of
St. Vincent's Hospital where he has been
confined for ten days with that disease,
and Chas. Erich of Siebrecht & Sons, has
just been admitted to St. Mark's Hos-
pital atHicted likewise.

The Long Island News Company is
about to establish flower stands in the
railroad stations of the Long Island R.
R. Co.

Overhead in Mike Hart's: Customer
(patronizingly) "Mr. Hart, I think you
get as good chrysanthemums as anybody
in the city."

Mr. Hart (showing dimples): "You'll
think I do when I see what I'm charging
you for them."

Visiting New York: Ben. Elliott, Pitts-
burgh, Pa., and A. J. Valentine, of Park
Floral Co., Denver, Colo.

F. A. Rolker retired from business on
Tuesday, Nov. 16.

Springfield, Mass.— All the plants,
flowers and personal property in the
greenhouses of C. F. Fairfield were sold
at moitgagee's sale on Wednesday,
November 10. It was bought by A. B.
Maynard, the mortgagee, for $900. The
real estate is understood to be heavily
encumbered with taxes and interests
overdue. It is not known whether the
business will be continued or not.

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, importer of Bulbs. Plants, Seeds,

193 Creenwich St., NEW YORK.

STOCKY.
FIELD-GROWN

New and standard vars., 85.00 perlOOand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

CARNATIONS.

Always mention the American Flo-
HIST when writing to advertiiers.

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

THE SENSATION
' ' OF THE SEASON

CertiHcated by the committees of the CIiryBaDtheraum Society of America at New York, Chicago.

Boston and Philadelphia.
t^"Flr8t prize amonn whites wherever exhlhited ..SEt The best mid-season white to date and in-
(UspenHable to every grower wlif tlier tor exhibition or the cut flower traue.
Plants ready March let and orders lined In rotatloo.
Price, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, S3;
per too, $20: per 1000, SI50.
r. at KHi rate; L',.()iitl(H«l rate, FLORHAM FARMS, - - MADISON, NEW JERSEY

A. HERRINGTON,

"WHY NOT"

buy field-grown 'Mum stock plants when they cost
no more than those which have been forced almost
to death in the greenhouse. All the best cut tlovver
varieties, such as Modesto, BonnafTon. Golden Wed-
ding. Marion Henderson, Mayflower, Queen, NIveus,
Mrs. Robinson, Murdock, etc., at 5c. each: $4.00 per 100.

A. RASMUSSEN, New Albany, Ind.

CARNAIIONS.

FIELD GROWN PLANTS.

SILVER SPRAY,
PORTIA,

NANCY HANKS.
ROSE QUEEN,
WM. SCOTT.
$3.00 per ICO; $25.00 per 1000. Free from
frost.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

2-lnch potB $2. 50 perlOO, eo.OO per 1000

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats
$1.50 per 100.

FERNS, 3-inch pots }y"i.00ppr 100

CARNATIONS. Pleia Krown Uzzle Mc-
Gowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, strons: field grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cuttlnas $2 00 per lOO

SWAINSONA jioopi-rioo

ABUTILON

Souvenir ile Bonn and Golden Fleece.. .13.00 per lOO

GERANIUMS.

Kooted cuttings S1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER,

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

Please mention American Florist.

SPECIALTIES

m BEST VABIBTIBS.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FlSHKILL. N. V.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery, READING, MASS.

ESTAUI.ISHEI) 1S,>I.

CARNATIONS

Free from Disease. Fleld-growu.
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

ITTrtT T"*PC! l.OCO LADY CAMPBELL,
ViVXlXliO. field-grown, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention Amerloan Florist.

CARNATIOIVS

After the early Chrysantheniuiiis are thrown
out many tlorists plant Carnations. We
have a few thousand plants heeled in in
the cold house suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants, the last of
94,000 set out in the spring.
800 Grace Wilder, 200 Scotts,
2000 Silver Spray, 600 Eriesconrt,
1200 Albertini, 300 Rosalind,

800 Dean Hole, 100 Armazindy,

1500 Portia, 100 Mrs. Carnegie.

S4.00 per 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.
FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

We have the followlne named varieties heeled In on

the henches of a greenhouse, never touched by frost:

Per 100

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT $10.00

MRS. C. H. OUHME. . . ... 8.00

MARY WOOD, white, and DAZZLE SCARLET . 5.00
METEOR. ALBERTINI, BRIDESMAID. GOLD-
FINCH and some SCOTT 4.00

F. DORNER & SONS CO..

LA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Always mention American FlorlBt.

ji ^-^<- Queens, l.i.-?^ — i)

\i Specialities "'CHQ,\FT/Of)S. CHQYJHnTHrmUim'i

ixCmnns. Gt^finiams. Dmum. \

\> StND FOR OUR PRICE LIST (•

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $1.50 per dozen;
iSilO.OO per hundred.

HOPP & LEMKE. Paul P. 0„ Mich.
NEW CARNATIONS.

(irdwn and tested Ave years.
ONEIDA Pure pink, heiilthy; no rust: contlniioua

producer; lartrest pl/.e bloom
RED JACKET— Britrht red. fine stem and caly.x;

continuoua cropper. iftlO.OO per 100.
(_>rder8 booked now to be tilled In rotation as fast as
rooted.

iS97-

The American Florist,

397

FERNS. MOSS. GflLflX. LEU60TH0E.

ALL HARDY GREENS FOR

—^FLORISTS' USE.^^

We have leased the premises at i8 Chapman Place, formerly occupied by H. E. Hartford, for the
handling and storage of these goods, and will hereafter keep the largest stock in New England.

Holly and Palmettos for the Holidays.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, II S^' ^^l Boston, Mass.

w

re not in the woods but we aie
headquarters for i^

Lj'A-ri^il.^Ui^^

i^IS «^ POLlWQRl?!?;^

select

POLLWORTrt-i

Bouquet Green
grade Delaware Holly

^]te^i-C-W M.ELLIS3 ■

^ai;^^'^^??. ~ 7 ^CC^PpLLWogm:. we also ship out perfect Palms

and fine Ferns at reasonable prices.
Order Green Wreathing for Thanksgiving now. Unexcelled service in
Cut Flowers. Write for quotations. Special price in quantity.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental garden on
Columbia street. Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.

Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO & CO.

272BoylstonSt., BOSTON, MASS.

PALMS

AND

FtRNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD. ""^VA'itll'o

Hardy Shrubs.

WELL ASSORTED

^50.00 per 1000.

Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MORRISVILLE. Bucks Co.. PA.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Deutzia Gracilis....

STRONG PLANTS S7.00 per 100

H. P. ROSES, 2 YEARS S8. 00 per 100

Anne de Diesbach, General Jacqueminot, Paul Neyron, Mag:na Charta. and others.
COMMERCIAL Address W. S. LITTLE & CO.,

NURSERIES. ROCHESTER, N. Y.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2^-inch pots 40 cts. per dcz.; 82.50 per 100

6REVILLEA ROBUSTA.

2}^inch pots 40 cts. per doz. ; $2 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3- inch pots 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown J4. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) $8.00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.00 per 100: Portia. Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

EVERGREENS.

Specimens for pots and
Winter Decorations.

Send for Descriptive Catalogue and Trade I,ist.

SAMUEL C. MOON,

MOKRISVII.I.K. Bucks Co., PA.

CHINESE PRIMROSES.

Per 100

Strong and well grown. Last call $2.50

PANSY PLANTS $3.50 per 1000; .80

BEGONIAS 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

i^ JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

NEPHROLEPIS

EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS.

A few tliousand strong rooted runners
at $2.50 per 100.

will make strong plants soon.

W. J. & M. S. VESEY,

90 Thompson Ave, FOKT WAVNK, IND.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for '^cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "CommentB and Facta."

THEO. F. BECKERT, GienHeid, Pa.

ullcs belo

Bljuri

GANNAS

MAIDENS BLUSH,

PHILADELPHIA,

ALSACE,

ITALIA.

AUSTRIA.

Fine plants SPIR/EA A. WATERER.
LOCAN BERRY TIPS.

t^'Wrlte for prices.
THE CONARD & JONES CO.. West Grore. Pa.

898

The American Florist.

Nov. 20.

Cincinnati.

BUSINESS FAIR WITH OCCASIONAL SPURTS. —
STOCK SHOWING UP BETTER — CHRYSAN-
THEMUM SHOW. — FREE EXHIBITIONS
DRAW WELL — AWARDS — NEW 'mUMS.

Bnsiness has been fair with occasional
spurts. The last few days have been wet
and disagreeable. Stock generally speak-
ing is showing up better, with prices
about the same as the week pre-vious.
Chrysanthemums are in full force yet and
crowding the others from the field to
some extent. Violets are more plentiful
and much better in quality.

The special chrysanthemum show of
November 13 was complete and artistic
In every detail. The 'mums, which were
naturally the chief feature of the exhibi-
tion, were unusually fine and included the
choicest as well as the most popular
varieties. The other flowers, rosts, car-
nations also palms and ferns, attracted a
great deal of attention. It seems as
though free exhibitions as a rule draw
well, which was fully demonstrated by
the large crowd that attended. The show
had been advertised to open at 3 p. m.
and Geo. Walker, our able Supt., had his
hands full at 2 p. m. to keep in check the
mob which crowded around the stairway.
Judge Theo Bock was so badly frightened
when the crowd broke loose that he
dropped his pencil and came downstairs
humming the popularair "Tell them that
you saw me."

Mr. Bock gave the following awards:
Hoflfmeister Floral Co., Golden Wedding
and Queen chrysanthemums and Perle
roses; Corbett & Wilson, single and dou-
ble violets; Wm. Murphy, Flora Hill,
Bradt, McGowan, Jubilee, Peacb-Blow,
Portia, Bridesmaid, Emma Wocher
and Aimazindy carnations; W. W.
Coles, Kokomo, Ind., Kaiserin and
Carnot roses; C. C. Murphy, Harrison's
White carnation and Golden Wedding;
Theo. Bock, Miss Beckert, Walz and
Autumn Glow; Jul. Shuman, Geo. W.
Childs and Ivory plants; R. Witterstaet-
ter, Modesto, Pres. Smith, BonnafFon and
Lenawee; George & Allen, Meteor, Beauty,
Morgan and Bride roses, Romans, Narcis-
sus, Valley and Lincoln 'mum; A. Sunder-
bruchs' Sons, Cardinal, Daybreak, Queen
of the West, Scott and Ruby carnations,
6 cyclamen plants, Ficus elastica and
Mrs. Perrin 'mum; City Greenhouses, 6
specimen ferns and 6 pot 'mums. The fol-
lowing, under rule S, received awards
and certificates: Hugh Graham, for
Pennsylvania; J. A. Peterson, for Mrs.
Samuel Heyden, cross between Queen and
V. H. Hallock; Ed Roth, incurved lemon
yellow, good fljwer.

E.G. Hill showed three varieties, white,
yellow and pink, the latter a grand
flower, color salmon pink, straight petals
on the order of L. Canning. Karl
Schweizer, Ch. W. Crouch, large flower,
bronze and yellow. Fred Walz, dark
pink, Jap. with much substance.

In the evening the regular monthly
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President Gillett. Mr. Giesy , of the Lock-
land Lumber Co., was appointed a com-
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the regular routine of business was trans-
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Mr. J. B. Heiss, of Dayton, O., paid us
a visit during the week. Mr. Heiss is
making a specialty of small palms and
ferns for shipping. He took several large
orders with him. Mr. Chas. McCullough
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Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates

Allen J K

.djnerlcan Boiler Co.
American Jadoo Co.

AmllnK EC

Baker C F

Bailer f A.

Barnard W W & Co 31U

Bartlett Geo S '■«'■>

Bassett & Washburn .».«!
Bateman Mfg Co

Bayersdorier H & Co

Beckert Theo F

BobDlnk L,C

Boston Letter Co

Brague L B

Carmody J D.
Chocolate Cooler Co 3«i
Clucas & Boddlngton

Co V-'l

Colorado Florists' Ex.atS
Conard & Jones Co — ;J'.t7

Conley John & Son :i'.<i

Cjttage Gardens 3»l

Crabb & Hunter S'.ni

Uralg Robt S'.ij

Cunningham J H ;i'.t'

Davis Bros Mfg Co...:w.i
Detroit Flower Pot

Mfg Co 3'.«

DeWalt Jno K o'.KI

Dickinson Co Albert. 3'.ti

uletsch A & Co 'A'.t^

Dillon J L 3'.«i

DornerFred &»ons Co.awi

DreerH A ;i'.i2

Khret F :»1

■rmott w H -f-n

KU s& poiiwortn S'.ir

Engle W J S'.IS

Faxon M B a'.i2

Galvln 4 Co 3110

Gibbons H W s'.li

Glblln & Co -im

iJumey Heater Co 3ii8

Hall Ass'n ;ot

Uancock Si Son 31»ti

Uart M A 3111

Heacock Jos ay"

Helkes W F 3'.U

jderr Albert M 3116

HerrDK 31).')

Herrlngton A 3!«;

Hews A H & Co 3118

HIUBQ&CO 3111

Hlppard B 310 Sim

Hlt«hlng« 4Co 4(«)

Holton i Hunkle Co. .3113

Oopp & ijcmke 3ni;

H joker H M Co 3111)

Koran Edw C 31)1

htulseboBCh Bros 31)2

HuntBU ..31)0

Illinois Cut Flower Co 3i)0
Japanese Nurseries... 31)7

Jennings B B 31).'.

Joosten C H 3i)t;

Kastlng W F 31)1

Keller Bros SDn

Keller Geo & Son 39.S

Eennlcott Bros Co 31)0

King J M 31)1

fLroeschell Bros Co... 31)1)

Kuehn C A 393

Kuhl Geo A 393

l.angjullus 391

Lawrence J J 393

i..engentelder C 39B

Letelller & Sons .391

Little W 8 & Co 3H7

L Kskland Lum Co 391)

Lonsdale Edw 39.0

Lord & Bumnam Co.. too
Louisville Tobacco Co. 393

Lushby A &Co 390

Lyncb W B 390

Manning Jacob W 3%

McCarthy N F & Co...39i
McDonald & McManu839I

MlUang FTank 391

Moon S C 397

Moninger J C Co 100

Morris Floral Co ... .-394
Mound City Flo Co... .393

National Plant Co,

N V Cut Flower Co. ...391

North Mich Evergreen

Nursery Co 390

Peacock W P 395

Pennock Sam'l 8 391

[»rlnceAQ&Co 390

Quaker City Mc'h Wks.39S

Randall A L 390

Hasmussen A 39)i

Kaynor J 1 391

Reed Glass & Paint Co 398

Reed & Keller 393

Keld Kdw i 391

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BloeM&Co 393

RlckseokerCH 393

Roemer F 392

Rogers P'k Floral Co .390

Rolker A & Sons 389

Schiller J L 392

Schmld E S 395

Schneider F S9i

Scott John 395

Sheridan W F 391

Slebrecht & Bon 389

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Smith Nath 4 Son 397

Smith W C 391

Soltau C. 395

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Stoams Lumber Co — 399

Struck J N & Bro 399

Sunderbruch H L Co. .393
Sutherland Geo a.. 391 397

SwahnsSons J G 398

Syracuse Pottery Co... 398
Traendly & 8chenck..391

VaughanJ C. 395

Vaughan, McKellar &

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Vesey W J & M S 397

Weber H & Sons 39(i

WeeberADon 392

Welch Bros 391

Whllldln Pot Co 398

Winter & Glover 390

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Wood Bros 3I«;

Young Jno 391

Young ThOB Jr 391

Young John Welsh.... 395

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Anderson, the florist at the institution.

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Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 27, 1897.

No. 495.

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Published every Saturday by
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OKrrcEKs— ADAM GRAHAM. Cleveland, o.. presi-
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Mass.. secretary; II. B. BEATTY, Oil City, Pa., treas-
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Omaha, Neb-, vice-president: secretary and treasurer
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CONTENTS

Our Thanksgiving 401

American Chry.'anthemum Society 401

Chrysanthemum Notes, Phila 401

Lily of the valley industry (illus ) , . . ... 402

Lily of the valley and bulbs in Oregon 403

Roses, diseased 403

Roses, Meteor 404

Bermuda lily disease 401

Philadelphia 405

New York 40.5

Toronto show (illus.) 405

Boston . . . . 406

Chrysanthemum plant— Chicago show (illus.) . 406

Chicago 407

Table Decorations-Chicago (illus.) 407

Omaha, Neb . . 407

Chrysanthemum Com. Chicago 408

San Francisco 408

Carnations 409

St. Louis 409

Milwaukee 4U9

Heating notes 414

Baltimore 415

The Seed Trade 415

Landreth Oliver— Ooituary 416

Pittsburg 417

Montreal 419

Our Thaitksgtving.

The first isstic of the America.n' Florist
auuounced the birth of the Society of
American Florists. It was imbued with
the heroic spirit of the pioneer. It saw all
of that now historic gathering and was a
part of it. The directing minds of this
paper made up no small part of the
"faithful few" who created the Society of
American Florists. The\- and it havecon-
tinued to labor loyally, tinselfishly and
boldly for what seemed right, without
fear or favor. Its reading columns have
never knowingly been debased to low or
selfish ends. The clean purposes of those
noble spirited men who first unlocked
their greenhouse doors, with such open
handed giving of their best knowledge
have been and will remain the high herit-
age of the "Dear Old Florist."

Let us be thankful.

The President of the American Chrysanthe-
mum Society Speaks.

In the last two issues of the Florist
there have appeared aii;icles referring to
rule adopted at the last meeting of the
Chrysanthemum Society of America,
which stipulate^ that all reports of the
work of the committees should be issued
onh' by the secretary of the societ}\ This
rule was adopted for three reasons:

In the first place the report should be
authentic. In former years the trade
papers have always had a representative
present at the meetings of the committees
in the different cities, who would inter-
view the chairman, and get a report of
their deliberations. While this has never
resulted in any error being made, yet it
was thought it would be far better to
have all reports emanate from the proper
officer of the society and bear the stamp
of authenticity.

Second, the society had never provided
for the withholding of a certificate incase
of a protest having been made, no matter
if made immediately after having been
awarded, and if the reports were to be
published without passing through the
hands of the officers of the society, it
would be tiseless to make a protest, for if
made, it should of course be inade to the
secretary of the society and if the reports
were to emanate from the chairmen of
committees, a letter to the secretary
would be too late to stop the publication
of the award.

Third, the suppressing of the report of
a committee upon a variety which did not
score high enough to receive a certificate.
The work of the society is not only to
award certificates to meritorious novel-
ties, but also, to place its disapproval
upon a variety which is not an improve-
ment upon those already upon the
market.

Consequently it was decided at the meet-
ing held at Providence last August, that
all reports of judging should be issued by
the secretary only, that the trade papers
should receive each week a full report of
the deliberations of the committees of the

week previous (thereby making the
report more full and more authentic and
just as early) and that each exhibitor be
forwarded a report of the different com-
mittees as soon as received by the secre-
tary.

It was not intended that there should
be any secrecy in regard to the matter,
but it was thought that the society
would liave a more complete control of
its work by conducting its business under
this form, and while everybody fullj-
understands that a raiser of novelties is
always anxious to know how "his baby"
has been received by the judges, yet it
was thought that he could afford to wait
until the reports of the committees could
reach the hands of the secretary and a
full report be forwarded to him.

Elijah A. Wood.

[We give especial .proiuinence to the
above statement of the excellent reasons
for the adoption of the rule in question.
The present tendency to careless criticism
of trade societies is greatly to be deplored.
—Ed.]

Chrysanthemum Notes — Phila.

On Saturday afternoon there were some
new chrysanthemum flowers on hand to
be examined by the cominittee. One was
an undecided light purple variety after
the style of Mrs. Irving Clark in that
respect, but in form not so spreading or
flat, or as large as that old variety.
Another was an incurved light bronze
after the get-up of Harry May, but lighter
in color and not any larger in size, the
florets, however, appeared to be some-
what broader.

Robert G. Carey had another of his
good seedlings, making three that he has
had before theconimittee this season. In
color it was light yellow, similar in that
and many other respects to Major Bon-
naffon, but it seemed larger than the
"Major" is generally seen. Itwasnamed
"Spottswood." A silver cup is promised
to be competed for at the next chrysan-
themum show to be held in Philadelphia
next fall for the best specimen blooms of
this new variety. It has the characteris-
tics of a good commercial sort, being a
close compact incurved Japanese, the pet-
alage of the florets being of good sub-
stance, thus indicating good shipping
qualities.

Fred Dorner & Sons sent a new one all
the wa3' from Lafayette, Ind. It was a
yellow incurved Japanese. It was good
in color and form; excellent in fullness and
stem; petalage and size fair. It did not
land at 1514 Chestnut street until Sun-
day morning.

Incidentally in conversation it was
stated that the "Frank Hardy" which
came off with flying colors wherever

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Nov.

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exhibited and was entered a few weeks
ago for certificate honors in the Quaker
and other cities, is a sport from our old
friend Good Gracious.

Mrs. Perrin was noticed among others
in Pennock's store, and the remark was
made that it was still a pleasing color,
but the wonder was how it scored 100
points before a committee acting under
the auspices of the Chrj'santhemum Soci-
ety of America, but so it did for it was so
recorded. One of the trade papers named
the committee acting in Philadelphia as
having awarded that honor; this, how-
ever, has been denied. So far as I can
learn New York has the honor of having
awarded 100 points up to date for a
variety. But to return to what we were
about to say: Hovi' the mighty have
fallen! Has this variety deteriorated, or
is the standard higher now than it was
at the time the "Madam"madethat high
score?

It is a matter worthy of record that all
the committees which examined and
scored "Pennsylvania" gave it enough
points to entitle it to a certificate, and
Mr. Graham was not slow in showing to
the chrysanthemum public all the tele-
grams and other evidences received from
the different cities how it had fared at
their hands This was made known in
connection with his exhibit of this variety
at Philadelphia. This is interesting be-
cause it has been talked over among some
of the raisers of seedlings that each new
variety should be expected to be shown
before all the committees located at the
several centres, New York, Chicago, Phil-
adelphia, Boston and Cincinnati, and
after the aggregate of points had been
determined divide the total by five and
the result would decide whether a certifi-
cate would be awarded or not. This
may have to be the plan in the future,
and it may be that this idea inspired the
thought that all reports of the commit-
tees should come through the secretar3'.
Thej' generally do in all other organiza-
tions. It certainly would have to be done
in that way should that plan ever become
a rule of the Chrysanthemum Society of
America. It costs now $1 only per year
to be admitted to the legislative councils
of the C. S. A., so whoever has any good
ideas to formulate, now is the time to
get them tabulated ready to spiing upon
the next annual meeting to be held at
Omaha, .\ugust, '98.

Phil. A. Delphi.\.

Color of Viviand-Morel,
To THE Editor: I noticed in the Flo-
rist of November 13, that many growers
have Viviand-Morel turning lighter in
color. I have a pot plant of the same
turning pure white with the exception of
one bloom which is of the original color.
Having never heard of a white Morel, I
would like to know if any oneelsehashad
a similar experience. F. E. Vetter.

All chr3'santhemums of the color of
Viviand Morel are inclined to vary in
color, more or less, according to the
conditions under which they are grown.
In a temperature of from 55° to 60° at
night, most varieties of that color can
be bleached to a white. The indications
are, however, that the one referred to
by F. E. Vetter is a "sport," and ar
attempt should be made to "fix" it.
There may be a white Morel in cultiva-
tion, though I do not remember having
seen one. Under the circumstances my
advice would be to propagate that part
of the plant producing the white flowers
and await developments.

E. Lonsdale.

The Lily of the Valley Industry.

How is it grown in Germany from its
first planting until readj' for harvest, to
be sold to the commercial grower, and,
why not grow it at home, when it will
do even better under the same treatment
and care; but, will it pay?

When I was an apprentice, thirty years
ago, lily of the valley was grown quite
differently from nowadays. Itwasgrown
in beds close together like so much sod,
and matted close together; it was a hard
job to keep it clean of weeds for three
years, and then to pull it apart was
another sweet job in the fall of the year.
But shorth' after, when valley came into
great demand, also in this country, an
easier way for handling it was generally
adopted, which has been kept up ever
since.

To attain the best results for the prime
forcing pip at the end of a three years'
growth, prepare, say one acre of your
richest land to start with; sandy loam,
very heavy cow and horse manure, mixed

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and well rotted. Put on all the manure
you can get under with ^our plow, but
deep. Have four men beside the plow
and let them keep raking the manureinto
the trench after the plow to make a snug
even piece of well manured land and it will
be ready for planting after the plow leaves.
As the men put in the manure, rake the
lumps down in the furrows, as this ground
will not see a plow again for three years.
Planting is generally done in the months
of October or November and sometimes
very early in the spring; but fall is the
best time. Take the 50,000 planting
pips as in the cut one year old, put your
line down and open with a spade a small
trench, say about five inches deep along
the line a little on the slant, so the small
planting pips will lie rather than stand,
about one inch apart. Next, fill in with
loose soil so as to cover and over about
two inches and so on. The distance from I

line to line is twelve inches, no more.
This will allow any hoe to go easily be-
tween after they are all planted. It is
best to give them a very light covering
with horse sti'aw manure to keep the
frost from acting on the ground and rais-
ing the roots; b'-t during the summer
they must be kept clean of weeds, and
hoed occasionally to allow the rain to
soak in freely.

The next winter, give them another
mulch of horse and cow manure and put
it on during the early part of winter, to
give the snow and rain a chance to wash
all the best of it into the ground, and
also the roots will readily take it up in
the month of May, and will look quite
different from those which did not get the
mulch. Now all there is to be done is to
keep them free from weeds and hoe to
keep the ground loose; but during the
summer and fall you must prepare a final
mulch of all and any kind of manure,
namely, chicken, horse, cow, blood and
fish, etc., a general mixture turned over
several times to burn and kill seeds which
it might contain, and put on between the
rows of your valley, which is getting
pretty hungry and will take anything in
the feeding line without injury, that you
may have a mind to give it, but this being
its last and final year for it to make its
best growth, it is best to put the stimu-
lant on early in the winter to get all the
benefit possible from it, and during this
summer use a prong hoe for loosening the
ground.

When the leaves begin to turn yellow,
which is October 1 to 5, you can start
digging up your valley roots with spades,
and put the clumps in a cart to be taken
to sheds where they are assorted, one,
two and three year old. The one year
old pips, as per illustration, are the ones

LILT OF THE VALLEY 2-YBAR PIP.

you need for planting and are buried until
wanted. The two and three year old are
put 25 in a bundle and tied with a willow
or wire and are also put under ground as
soon as possible, being especially careful
not to expose them to the air and sun any
more than you can possibly help. This
is one of the main secrets of success in
forcing, to keep the roots from getting
wilty or air dn,'; for if they do, in due
time after getting damp again, they will
rot and get mouldy.

After you have your one acre all taken
up and cleaned, and know just ho^v many
you have, two and three year old, you
know how manyj-ou have to sell and are
ready for shipment. The two year olds
are sometimes used for replanting, also
for forcing for leaves in the early part of
winter, because those which have no
flowers will grow leaves sooner than the
three year old pips which possess the

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LILY OF THE VALLEY 3-YEAR PIP.

flowers. Rarely, the two year olds pos-
sess flowers, and if they do the flowers
are small If you are short of planting
stock, it is advisable to plant two 3'ear
old pips and they will repay you.

Lily of the valley, if left on the same
spot more than three years, will flower;
but the flowers become smaller and
weaker, because they become so dense
that you cannot give them enough nour-
ishment. Therefore, it is a rule to take
them up every three years and plant your
amount of one year old on new fresh ma-
nured ground, clean and sweet. Valley
pips grown and treated in this way are
worth having, and can be sold for Berlin,
Hamburg, Russian, yes, even American,
as shown in the illustration of half an
acre that can be seen in Astoria where
this photo was taken. The only question
is the price. Can we grow it as cheaply
as we can import it? for this is the point
to be considered. Labor in Germany for
this kind of work is worth 25 cents a day
for a woman and -tO cents for a man. In
America the same would be $1.50 for a
man.

Lily of the valley grown around Berlin
is considered the best for early forcing on
account of the sandy soil. It ripens earl}',
consequently likes to start early. Ham-
burg pips are grown in the vicinity of
Hamburg and generally in heavy clay,
cold and damp; and Hamburg vallej- is,
in general, a late grower, but there are
exceptions. Russian pips are grown more
in the central or southern part of Ger-
many, well taken care of and fed as vou
see some of the monster pumpkins in the
fall in New York.

Astoria, N. Y. Wii. H. Siebrecht.

Valley and other Bulbs in Oregon.
Some time ago Isawinyour valuable pa-
per aninquiry whether "lily of thevalley"
could be grown successfully in California.
So far I have not seen a reply and as this
question may be of some importance to
somebody I send you a sample under
separate cover proving that these plants
can be grown to perfection in Oregon.
Not only valley, tulips and narcissus
grow and mature in this part of the
country, but I venture to say, that
hyacinths can be grown and ripened here
fully up to Holland bulbs. I have seen
hyacinths grown by an amateur, both
fiom seeds and side sprouts, which were
perfect in every respect. Without doubt
Oregon is most similar to Holland In
regard to soil and climatic conditions.
Since there has been a heavy duty im-
posed upon bulbs, I think it will pay
somebody to look into this matter as
suitable land can be bought reasonably.

Portland, Ore. Geo. Otten.

(The sample oips referred to were very
good indeed. — Ed.)

Diseased Roses.
The specimens sent by J. H., Indiana,
arrived (). K., also letter accompanying
the same. I do not think the plants are
suffering from any specific disease, though
they are undoubtedly very sick. Mr. H.
says his I'crlcs were similarly affected last
season, but having changed his stock of
this variety this spring he now has
healthy plants, and on that account is
led to think the trouble is not in the soil
or present treatment, but Is in the stock
itself. I cannot enlighten Mr. H. as to
the exact nature or cause of this sickness,
neither can I suggest a positive remedy.
The plants have been brought to their
present unhealthy condition undoubtedly
through improper treatment, either this
season, or some time previous. The foli-
age and wood are in that soft and pithy
state which indicates deterioration, and
presages ultimate death. Many things

sick, and one of the most difficult tasks
to build up and vitalize such stock. I
have always held that few things con-
tribute to failure in rose growing to the
same ex tent as indiscriminate, hap-hazard
propagating, and that perfect health and
original vigor can only be maintained by
the most careful selection of wood for
propagating purposes.

I would suggest that Mr. H. abandon
feeding with liquid manure or otherwise,
any stock so affected, keep it a trifle on
the dry side, aim to have the surface of
the soil loose and clean all the time, have
the night temperature as near 55° as pos-
sible, and as much ventilation during the
day as it is safe to give, the object being
to harden up the wood and give tone to
the foliage; but above all to avoid using
any but perfectly healthy wood for cut-
tings for next year's plants.

RoBT. Simpson.

LILT OF THE VALLBT-CLDMP PROM PIP PLANTED 3 YEARS.

may have contributed to bring about this
result, — too much manure in the soil is
alone sufficient cause; too much or too
strong liquid manure, or a fair dose and
proper strength, but given when the
plants Jo not require and cannot utilize
and assimilate it. is olten ruinous. Too
much water at the root in warm and
cloudy weather during the early fall, in
conjunction with a high night tempera-
ture and insufficient ventilation, may
have sown the seeds of weakness and
death. But if in addition to any or all of
these, and while the plants are in a soft,
unhealthy state, we take the wood and
root it, what should we expect but dis-
ease and disappointment?

It is the easiest thing in the world,
once vigilance is relaxed, to have rose or
carnation stock become run down and

Disfigured Foliage.

H. P., Kewanee, have forwarded some
rose foliage to show the condition of
the plants in one of their new houses;
house was built this summer and plants
set out in August before the glass was
put on the roof. Soon after glazing the
upper surface of the young tender leaves
began to blacken, then curl up, and fiuallv
die. I am asked to explain the cause and
remedy for the trouble.

The appearance of the leaves upon
arrival here would Indicate scalding or
scorching as a result of being too dry at
the root, lack of moisture in the air, or
too high temperature, or perhaps a com-
bination of the three. When the heat is
very intense and the air dry the evapora-
tion or exhalation of moisture through

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Nov. 2^,

the foliage is more rapid than nature can
supply through the ordinary channel (the
roots), the consequence Is the foliage wilts,
becomes drained, and the juices are dried
up and scalding follows. Moisture in the
form office spray over the plants, paths
and benches just at the critical moment
Is the best preventive.

Roses seldom burn in this manner, even
in the hottest weather, if the ventilation,
soil and atmosphere have had due consid-
eration. Cement paths, brick walls, etc.,
■which retain little moisture and radiate
considerable heat, are apt to give trouble
in this respect unless frequently damped
down during extremely hot weather. It
is best to cut off the disfigured tips, and
with reasonable care the burning should
not occur again at this late date.

RoBT. Simpson.

and bushy there is often considerable
wood near the base, the first made after
planting out, that has become denuded of
most of its foliage, is half smothered by
the stronger and taller growth, and is
practically at a standstill. Such wood
cut out judiciously would not be missed
by the plant and would permit a freer
circulation of air; a few such sprigs might
be taken off at each tying, and might
prove beneficial all round. On general
principles, however, I object to much
thinning for all winter-blooming roses
and prefer to allow sufficient room at the
timeof planting for the full development
and spread of the plants without being
compelled to resort to thinning out in
order to let in light and air. Still in this
as in almost everything else we do not
all think alike and it is possible that many

(2) The disease is quite serious on Lilium longi-
florum and L. Harrisii, and also attacks L. aura-
tum and L candiduni. It is very prevalent in
Bermuda, and in the United States where the
bulbs are forced it destroys from 20 to 60 per cent
of the crop. It also doubtless occurs in Japan,
France and the Netherlands.

(3) There are many theories as to the cause ol
the lily disease, the principal ones being worn-out
soil, premature removal of flowers and flower
stems, premature harvesting of the bulbs, care-
lessness in the selection of stock for propagating
purposes, bad treatment during forcing, and the
work of insects.

(4) The work done shows that the disease is due
to a combination of causes. In the first place the
bulbs have become weakened through improper
selection and improper propagation, and this
weakening is further increased by the attacks of
mites and certain fungi and bacteria. Bulbs which
have been weakened in this way might regain
their strength if the mites and fungi could be kept
down, but those which are naturally weak cannot
be made strong. During the time plants are being
forced they may also be weakened by overwater-
ing and consequent asphyxiation of the roots, or

LILY OP THE VALLEY FIELD ASTORIA, L I.

Meteor, Trimming Out Blind Wood.

J. F. W., Iowa, asks my opinion as to
the wisdom of cutting out the old bushy
growth, the original plant, and leaving
only the younger, stronger, and finer
wood; the reply to have special reference
to Meteor planted July 1 and now in
splendid condition, but also to include all
forcing varieties.

I have for the last ten or twelve years
had a settled conviction , and every expe-
riment made only strengthens it, that
every active healthy leaf taken from an
ever-blooming rose means robbing and
weakening the plant to just that extent.
The present demand tor long- stemmed
blooms compels us to shear off almost
half the plant every time it produces a
crop, and if along with this we cut out
the blind wood how is the regular flow of
sap to be continued without serious inter-
ruption when the flowers are cut? What
is there then left for the roots to feed?
To my mind there must In all such cases
Inevitably come a severecheck,and injury
instead of good will follow.

When plants have grown very large

eminent growers may hold views on the
subject that are entirely opposed to mine.
I have long since learned that in most
things there are many roads to success,
and it matters little which road we take
so long as success is attained.

My advice in the present and similar
cases would be to leave the plants alone,
they are vigorous, healthy, and look fine,
take no chances of spoiling them. When
stock is doing well It is seldom if ever the
part of wisdom to reverse the treatment
In any particular; I do not desire, how-
ever, to discourage experimenting, only do
it on a small scale. Robt. Simpson.

The Bermuda Lily Disease.

A report of Investigations by Prof. Al-
bert F. Woods on the Bermuda lily dis-
ease has been issued by the Department
of Agriculture at Washington. The sum-
mary of results reached is given below.
Copies of the report, Bulletin No. 14,
which is Illustrated, may be had free on
application to the Department.

(1) The lily disease is characterized by the spot-
ting and distortion of the leaves and flowers and
usually the stunting of the plant.

by allowing the roots to become too dry, and then
overwatering. The foliage of such plants may be
free from spots and distortions, but usually the
leaves are badly diseased.

(■1) The spotting and distortion of the foliage is
often due to the direct attacks of several genera
and species of aphides and of the young of the
bulb mite, to the injection of water into the young
leaves in watering or syringing and to the presence
of water between the young leaves of plants hav-
ing soft foliage. The injuries from the attacks of
organisms are always more severe on the suscepti-
ble or naturally weakened bulbs.

(6) The disease cannot be cured or even pre-
vented by adoptinganysinglecourse of treatment.
The fact that the bulbs have become more or less
weakened by improper cultivation, selection and
propagation shows the importance of adopting
rigid measures to improve the stock. Only the
strong and vigorous plants should be used for
propagation. Crop rotation should be practised in
order to prevent the increase of mites and injuri-
ous fungi. Leave the stems on the bulbs until
ripe, and in all cases avoid premature digging.
The florist who forces the bulbs should exercise
care in planting. Throw out all injured bulbs,
and plant in well-drained, well-aerated soil. En-
deavor to keep down aphides and mites from the
start, and exercise care in watering and ventilat-
ing. Avoid feeding with solutions of horse, cow and
sheep manures, and use chemical fertilizers.

Mr. Chas. W. Garfield, the well
known horticulturist, was married this
week at Denver, Colo, to Miss Jessie
Smith formerly of Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Philadelphia.

INCKICASE IN DEMAND ALL AROUND. — A
WORD AIIOUT VIOLKTS. — PALMS AND
FKKNS SKLL WKI.L — VAHIOl'S ITEMS.

A decided charjje lias taken place since
last week the weather is decidedly cooler
there having been both frost and snow.
This has been the most open fall for years;
to have scarlet sage blooming outside the
second week in November isindeed a very
rare occurence in this locality, but this
and other tender plants were to be seen
in good condition as late a3 the fifteenth
of the month.

Another welcome change is to be seen
in a very marked increase in the demand
for flowers. Last Saturday was a great
day. The football game between Harvard
and Pennsylvania called out all the
violets, red roses and crimson carnations
and chrysanthemums to be found and
increased the demand for all kinds of
stock, at least four or five times that of
an ordinary day. There was great hust-
ling among the store men for stcck and
yet with all the increased demand there
seemed to be enough to fill all orders and
have a little k ft. This gives rise to the
query what becomes of all the fljwcrs
with only the regular demand to consume
them.

The cold weather while it has made
stock scarcer has Improved the quality,
this is particularly noticeable in the
Pres. Carnot, as this rose is now coming
in it is bound to be a winner. It is well
colored, of good shape fine foliage and

on how to grow good double violets. We
think he would draw a crowded house,
for what the average violet grower of
this vicinity don't know about violets
would fill a greenhouse. It does fill more
than half a dozen in most places where
violets are being nursed, around here, fills
them with diseased stock, with starvei
looking plants bearing little short
stemmed poor colored flowers, fills every-
body that has to handle them with dis-
gust and the purse that ought to be filled
goes empty. Wake up farmers and let's
have something different, something that
will sell, never mind the price, that will
come and keep pace with the quality.

'Mums have sold well the past week
everybody who had good stock had all

New York.

CUT FLOWER TRADE ACTIVE. — PRICES
DOUULING UP. — VIOLETS IN THE LEAD —
PLANS l"OR A PER.VIANENT PLANT MAR-
KET.—A DECORATION BY SIEBRECHT.— A
KLATBUSH EPISODE. — A NEW CARNATION.

The cut flower market has at last
assumed an appearance of hopeful activity
and the despondent feeling so prevalent
since September seems to have vanished.
It is too early, however, and conditions
are of too uncertain a character to make
predictions of permanent prosperity safe.
New York has had its first touch of win-
ter weather, not mtrelv a passing chill
but several days and nights of genuine
winter, and receiptsof flowers have fallen
decidedly short and this, together with

ORCHIDS AT THE TORONTO SHOW.

with stem stiff and of any length desired.
Carnots are now asked for frequently; $S
to $10 per hundred, when sucha quantity
can be had, is now the price. Other tea
roses are a notch Libber, good stock
bringing readilv $6, with a prospect of $8
before long. Beauties are also climbing;
$4- per dozen is now asked for the specials
36 to 40-inch stems and $1, $2 and $3
per dozen for the smaller grades. Carna-
tions are getting there, some selling even
as high as $2, the past week; $1.50 is now
the price for the best average stock and
in the opinion of one of the commission
men it is not enough for the season of the
year. Valley is plentiful at $4.

Violets are scarce, both single and
double being in great demand. If some-
body would only give us a little lecture

they could do to fill orders. Coles, of
55th and Walnut streets, had a very fine
lot of pot plants which went i apidly and
he could have sold many more, his Maud
D;ar, Bonnaffon and Lincoln being espe-
cially fine. Rob't Craig had a splendid
lot of his new late yellow Liberty. He
sold some three thousand blooms the
past week many of thtm going to New
York. There seems to be room for the
'mum yet.

Palms have been selling freely lately as
also has the Boston fern. Wm. Craig
has a fine lot of large plants very well
grown. Rubbers in small sizes are nearly
all gone. This plant is very popular and
for all that more seem to be grown each
season the demand seems to keep pace
the supply. K.

the calls for Thanksgiving festivities, has
presented the first opportunity of the sea-
son to give prices a boost and immediate
advantage has been taken of the situa-
tion. On an average it might be said
that the prices havedoubledon all grades
o< marketable flowers excepting chrysan-
themums. This does not make them too
high nor place the value of anything
beyond what would have been considered
by buyers a reasonable basis in past sea-
sons, excepting in the case of violets
which have once more gone beyond the
limit, if their future good is to be consid-
ered. When the wholesale price of violets
jumps to $3 or more per hundred it is,
momentarily, a very pleasant experience
for the violet grower, but his specialty
suffers eventually from the resentment
which is sure to follow, on the part of the
flower buying public, over what they
regard as an imposition. Many a cus-
tomer makes his last flower purchase for
the season when he walks out of the flo-
rists, at such a time as this, with a five
dollar bunch of violets in his hat and a
"cuss-word" between his teeth.

The movement which has been on foot
for some time for the establishment of a
permanent plant market gathers strength
as it progresses and the outlook is now
bright. It is proposed to secure Clinton
Market, which is well adapted to the
purpose, and it can be done if all inter-
ested will take hold now and help. The
next meeting will be held at Lynch's res-
taurant, corner of Canal and West streets

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Nov. 27,

on Wednesday, December 1, at 7:30 p. m.
Lone Island and Jersey plant growers
should be present to a man.

One of the finest table decorations of
the season was made by Siebrecht & Son
at Delmonico's new establishment, on
Tuesday evening, November 23, on the
occasion of the 129th annual banquet of
the Chamber of Commerce. American
Beauty and Bridesmaid roses were the
only flowers used. They were arranged
in flat baskets four to five feet in length
with round handle baskets alternating
and connected by scrolls of smilax. The
Beauties were used on the head table and
Bridesmaids on the six other tables. The
walls were festooned with southern smi-
lax, and the balconies were decorated
with palms.

The Flatbush Bowling Club bowls for
turkeys on the evening of Thursday,
Thanksgiving Day, Bowling with a reg-
ulation Thanksgiving dinner inside one's
ribs is a very serious matter, and it is a
question whether even the elastic Louis
SchmutE will be able to stoop over. This
contest for a turkey after it has been
eaten will go down into history as a
shining example of Flatbush honor.

Jerome Sundam has given the name of
Manhattan to his dark pink sport from
Wra. Scott carnation.

Visiting New York: Robert Kift and
D. D. L. Parson, Philadelphia; J. A. Pet-
tigrew, suoerintendcnt of parks, Boston,
and Chas. Fleming, Bridgeport, Conn.

Boston.

TENDENCIES OF THANKSGIVING TRADE.—
BUSINESS OUTLOOK BRIGHTER — EXHIBI-
TION AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — PROG-
RESS IN PARK CONSTRUCTION UNDER SU-
PERINTENDENT PETTIGREW -OPENING OF
GALVIN'S new ESTABLISHMENT — DEATH
OF PROF GOODALE's FATHER.

Thanksgiving week! Not much cause
for thanksgiving yet in this vicinity ex-
cept that there is reason for thankfulness
that the poorest fall on record in the
flower trade has at last passed into his-
tory and that the privilege of hoping for
better things is now granted us. Theap-
proach of Thanksgiving has put new life
into all departments of the business, and
prices for all grades of cut flowers are
advancing in cons quence. Bleak Novem-
ber weather has prevailed during the
past week and the decreased production
has had a healthy effect on the movement
of stock at wholesale, reasonables values
being obtainable for fancy grades, and
the surplus of the inferior kinds being
reduced to a point where competition for
its possession is developed.

Street peddling has grown to be quite
a factor here, using up the vast accumu-
lation of ordinary and inferior grades
that remain unsold after the fastidious
storekeepers get their little selection of
the top notch stock. While not equal to
the New York Greeks in effecting combin-
ations and "bearing the market," the
street fakirs of Boston are by no means
simple, and the wholesaleror grower who
deals with them soon learns that all his
wits are required in order to keep up with
them. When there is an abundance of
stock forall, they work together and m in-
ipulate things about as they please, and
it is only when the supply is diminished
to the danger line that they turn compet-
itors and the dealer sees a chance to get
even with them. It might be mentioned
in passing that this latter condition is
getting to be a very rare occurrence in this
vicinity.

There are still plenty of chrysanthe-
mums in market, and they bring all the
way from $4 to $16 per 100 for specimen

blooms, the poorer grades and sprays
being sold in bunches for whatever they
will bring. Roses are plentiful in all vari-
eties and all grades, there being no scarc-
ity In any class. Carnations are begin-
ning to look up a little, but cannot be
called scarce. The crop of violets seems
to have shortened up considerably within
the past two weeeks,and better prices are
now quoted. The prospect of higher rates
has always had the effect at this season
of inclining the violet growers to hold
back on picking, and this may be the
cause, in part, of the present shortage.

The November fruit and vegetable exhi-
bition at Horticultural Hall was held on
Saturday last and was fairly good, as to
most of the exhibits, excepting apples,
which are a very short and inferior crop
in this section this year. The hothouse
grapes from Geo. McWilliam, including
A'icante, Lady Djwnes and Mrs. Pear-
son, were very good. On the side tables

laving out and embellishing Boston's
magnificent park system. The only regret
is that we did not have him twenty years
ago.

The new establishment of Thos. F. Gal-
vin in the Back Bay district is now open
to the public, the first three days of this
week being devoted to the formal open-
ing. It is a combination of store and
conservatory, a splendid structure of iron
and glass richly decorated and illumin-
ated, designed and erected by Lord &
Buinham. The store proper has a front-
age of 28 feet, with an area in front 12
feet in depth, which is planted with choice
conifers. Over the store is an open dome
of stained glass with galleries for palms
and hanging plants, the counters and
floor are of colored mar'ole and tiles, and
the walls are tinted apple green and gold.
There are window beds and stands of
marble, and carved wood for plants, and
the corners are fitted with small re'riger-

HALF STANDARD CHRYSANTHEMUM-CBICAGO SHOW. GROWN BY :. REARDOH

were a few flower disp'avs, among which
were some well grown carnations fromM.
A. Patten, a promising yellow chrysan-
themum, named Mrs. C. H. Peirce, from
Fred Dorner & Son, and a plant in bloom
of Cvpripediuminsigne Erncstii, for which
W. W. Lunt was awarded a silver medal.
Great progress is being made in thecon-
struction and opening out of the vast
park reservations. Eight hundred and
forty men are employed at present. The
manner of theroad building and thethor-
oushness, system and foresight with
which the whole business of the depart-
ment is managed are good evidence of the
wisdom shown in the selection of the chief
officer, and we now begin to realize some-
thing of the high abilities possessed by
Superintendent Pettigrew, and his emi-
nent qualifications to direct the work of

ators. The conservatory opens from the
store and is 30x70 and 32 feet in height,
with an auxiliary greenhouse for storage
of decorative plants. In the basement
are cold storage apartments and spacious
work rooms. The conservatory is illum-
inated by hundreds of small electric lights
and with the beautiful decoration in
flowers and plants which mark the open-
ing festivities, the place is a wonder and
delight to the throngs of visitors.

News comes of the death of Stephen
Lincoln Goodale at hishomein Saco,Me.,
on Saturday, November 13, at the ad-
vanced age of 82 years. Mr. Giodale was
the father of Prof. Geo. L. Goodale, of
Harvard University, Botanic Garden,
Cambridge.

Visiting Boston: Mr. R. H. Warder,
Superintendent of Parks, Cincinnati, O.

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Chicago.

THANKSGIVING DAY TRADE. — PRICES. —
OBITUARY OF MR. FRANCIS LUDLOW. —
VARIOUS PERSONAL ITEMS.

Thanksgiving Day is past once more.
Growers, retailers and wholesale dealers
are now figuring in how far the "thanks-
givings" offered are commensurate with
profits realized on the amount of business
transacted. As usual, the reports of the
retailers are varying. While a few claim
an increased amount of business, the ma-
jority have figured up an average of
about the same results as last season.
Others again report a more or less per-
centage of loss compared with former sea-
sons. The weather was very bad, with
a drizzling rain on Thursday, and it is
small wonder that the trade suffered.

The week opened up with a decided
shortage of stock in all lines. As results
showed later, this scarcity, more particu-
larly in carnations, was not altogether
due to a short crop, but to the fact that
large amounts were held back up to the
last day, with the inevitable consequence
that thousands of carnations, which on

very good Harrisii were in. Valley moved
quite briskly, at $5 for select eastern
stock. Good Romans brought $4. Chrys-
anthemums could be had in quantity,
although large numbers of these were dis-
posed ot. Prices averaged rather low,$S
to $15 being the ruling figures for good
(juality stock; a few extra fancy up to
$2.'). The first stevla of the season was
cut, selling at 25 cents per bunch of 25
sprays.

Prices to-day (Friday) have settled
back to $3 to $4 for average small rose?,
$5 to $6 for extra select; Beauties, first
grade, $20 to $25, second $10 to $18;
carnations, good common, $1, fancy $1.50
to $2; violets $1 to $1.50; valley $4 to
$5; Romans $4; 'mums $5 to $15; ste-
via $1.

Mr. Randall is receiving some very fine
I'-lora Hill carnations from Mr. J. F. Klim-
mer, the specialist in this fljwer at Oak
Park.

Mr. Blair Winter, of Winter & Glover,
has evidently found a congenial spot in
New Jersey, as we learn he has postponed
the date of his return.

worth's greenhouses at Naperville, Il\
For the past 16 years he has been one of
the staff of the Lincoln Park greenhouses.
He was alwavs a faithful workman, hon-
est In bis profession and In all his deal-
ings.

Funeral services will be held at St.
Peter's Episcopal church, 1871 Belmont
avenue, Sunday, 3 p. m.

Omaha, Neb.

With a sigh of satisfaction the manage-
ment closed the doors on the first of
Omaha's chrysanthemum shows. From
the first to the last of its six days It was
in every way a success. As the visitors
entered the first of the spacious halls,
which contained the cut flower displays
they were held entranced by the beauty
and magnificence of the scene, here in her
most voluptuous and enticing m3od that
regal monarch the Queen of Autumn held
her inspiring sway, transporting her sub-
jects far across the seastoo!d Japan. The
exhibits were twenty-three in number and
were arranged in great vases in a very
artistic manner.

J. C. Vaughan's exhibit occupied a very
prominent position and contained fine
specimens of Modesto. Thanksgiving,
Mrs. Jerome Jones, The Times, New York,
E. M. Bigelow and a vase of exception-
ally fine yellows, containing Eugene
I lailledouze. Golden Wedding and Major
lionnaffon.

E. G. Hill & Co. were well represented
with vases of H. H. Rieman, Modesto
and a splendid pink, which all regretted
w IS not named

lordan & Sons, of S^ Louis had a good
(ll-play ot Golden Wedding, Modesto and
m unnamid white

Mendtnhall of Minneapolis had several
huge \ases of \erv good 'mums including
well known varieties.

TABLE DBCORATIONS-CHIOAGO SHOW, It

Monday and Tuesday could easily have
been disposed of at $1.50 to $2 per 100,
had to be disposed of at half that figure,
some of the poorer grades being difficult
to move even at these low figures.

Roses remained steady through the
week, with a brisk demand. The market
was cleaned up everj' day. In the select
grades 'Maids were short of demand.
Beauties being in fairly good crop, proved
about equal to demand. On the whole,
prices of these ruled lower, considering
quality, than in former seasons, the price
for select quality being $2.50 to $3 per
dozen, a few specials going a little higher.
The price for average good stock of the
smaller roses varied between $4 and $6.
Pres. Carnot and a few special high
grades in other sorts were held at $7 to
$8, but a large amount of inferior grades
ranged down to $1 per 100.

Violets very scarce, commanded $1.75
to $2 for the best and down to $1 for
poorer grades. In butb'^us stock some

OBITUARY — FRANCIS L. LUDLOW.

"Frank" Ludlow died ij Chicago
November 25, of pneumonia. The de-
ceased was one of the old-time gardeners
and florists of this city. He was born
near Derby, England, D.cember 31,1833,
learning his trade in England, coming to
this country in 1853 direct to this city.
For a time he was with Samuel Brooks,
the first florist in this citv, afterwards
being gardener for E. B. McCagg at his
once fine place on North Clark street. He
was for many years after, foreman f. r
Edgar Sanders, marryiig in 1871 his eld-
est daughter, Sarah Jane. Mr. Ludlow
leaves a widow, one son and three daugh-
ters, the voungest 13 years of age.

In 1872 he started in business for him-
self. Shortly after, he moved the houses
and merged his interests into the pioneer
commercial plant firm of Miller, Hunt &
Ludlow. This terminated by limitation,
and afterwards he rented Louis Ells-

Dorner & Sons' display of 'mums was
much admired, particularly a new yellow
Mrs. C. H. Pierce a truly fine variety.
This firm's disp!ay of carnations attracted
great notice from the trade. It inc uded
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, Gold Nugget and
many othtr fine varieties.

J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, staged a
display which compared favorably with
any. It consisted of a large vase of
American Beauties and a number of vases
ot 'mums of good size, such as V. H. Hal-
lock, Geo. W. Childs, Mrs. Perrln, Mrs.
Jerome Jones, Chas. Davis, S Iver Clourl,
Indiana and other varieties.

H'SS & Swobida's new seedling was
much admired, in form and color a
fine bronz?, it promises well. Their vasi s
of Dnmlnation, Major Bonnaffon and
The Queen compared well with any sent
in from the east.

In the second hall, divided from the first
by dense masses and pyramids of luxuri-
ant tropical verdure, were the exhibits of

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The American Florist.

Nov. 2J^

pot plants. A fine pyramid of Ivory,
exhibited bvDonaghuc, occupied acentral
position. Flanking it was a large bank
of Golden Weddirg displayed by Hess &
Swoboda. Half of one side wall was
occupied with a fine display of pot 'mums
from Chap'n Bros, of Linco'n. while taste-
fully arranged in banks, pyramids and
many varied forms, were displays of pot
'mums from Henry Peterson, Ben Haas,
Rob't Unger, Paul Paulson, Eddever &
Sons and Paul Floth. Eddever & Sons
had some novel decorations of palm leave?.
E. C. Erfling had a fine specimen of
Ficus elastica with very artistic and
unique leaf decorations. A. Delaney dis-
played some good ferns. R. H. Davy,
had a fine display of cacti. Peterson
Brothers Cjcas revoluta were well
worthy of the conspicuous position
they occupied. A team of six doves draw-
.Tig a chariot, over a flower strewn race

San Francisco.

FLOWEKS SCARCE WITH PKICES STIFF —
VIOLETS TROUBLED WITH SNAILS — ROSE
CARNIVAL AT PASADENA — NEW BOTAN-
ICAL BUILDING AT BERKELEY NEARLY
COMPLETED — 'MUM SHOW AT AUBURN. —
BALL OF THE FLORIST CLUB —VARIOUS
ITEMS.

Flowers of all kinds are getting rather
scarce now and prices of everything in
general have taken a jump. The heavy
frosts we had during the past week
destroyed a large quantity of outdoor
chrysanthemums which of course short-
ened the supply considerably as the
largest supply comes from outdoor stock.

Mpjor Bonnaffon and Mrs. Robinson,
two of our most popular sorts, aie over
for the season and In yellows Eugene
DaiUedoiz; is now the leader and is bring-
ing very good prices. There is a demand
for red chrysanthemums but we have no

destroyed thousands of violets. Roses are
rather scarce and good stock is now up
to 75 cents per dozen for Brides and
'Maids with .'lO cents ruling fir average
stock. Some good Caroline Testout are
also bringing fair prices. We also note
some Papa Gontlers which sell for 50
cents.

Carnations are in good demand and
bring fine prices. The supply is rather
short. The writer saw some extra tine
Flora Hill during the wetk and they cer-
tainly were excellent. This variety will
probably be largely grown next season
as a standard white. L ly of the valley
coming from Mr. Clack's place is really
fine and brings a good figure. Smilax Is
of excellent quality but as yet is not much
called for. Red berries are beginning to
come into the market and seem to be of
very good size and color this year.

F. Edward Gray, the seed grower of

GENERAL VIEW-OMAHA. NEB , SHOW, 1897

course with cacti to mark the quarter
posts, made a very dainty floral scene
disigned by Lewis Henderson. A. D.

Chicago Chrysanthemum Committee.

Four seedlings came before the Chicago
committee on the 20ih.

Mrs. C. H. Peirce a light yellow of fine
form, stem and foliage, a perfect globe in
shape, of the Ivory type and apparently
with all of the substance of that variety,
was sent by the Fred. Dorner & Sons Co.
of LaFayette, Ind.

From Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich., came Klio, a large, reflexed flower
ofa light yellow, Sunderbruch X Modesto.
Color very bright and general ttfect strik-
ing, but apparently a little lacking in
stem, also Rustlque, a large inc. Jap.,
light bronze in color and Meiza white
inc. Jap.

red here to amount to anything at
this time. This week the florists are
preparing for a heavy run on yel-
low and red 'mums on account of the
great in*er-col!egiate football game on
Thanksgiving day between Stanford and
University of California. In whites Mrs.
Geo. lis is the best we have now and is
bringing fairly good prices, but the one
objection to this sort is its very weak
neck. Cheap whites for funeral work are
selling fairly well,

Violets are very scarce, in fact they have
never been so scarce at this season of the
year before. This is probably accounted
for by the woeful lack of rain and cold
frosty mornings. They are bringing
from $1 to $1.50, Marie Louise
being of much better quality than any
other sort we have at present. Many of
the growers have been troubled with
snails this season which in some cases have

Albambra, Cal., has been spending a few
days in this city during the past week.
He also looked over some of o jr largest
growing establishments with much inter-
est as he is also a large grower of cut
flowers.

Mr. Waldo Bohnert, the young Gilroy
seed grower, was with us during the
past week.

The annual mid-winter rose carnival of
the city of Pasadena is to take place
January 1, and preparations are now
underway to make it a grand success.
Pasadena is the only city in this country
that has an open air carnival on New
Year's Day. It surpasses many of the
carnivals given by larger cities in June
and July and has made that beautiful
citv famous throughout the country

Emile Serveau, of Serveau Bros, spent
a few days at Menlo Park during the
week.

i$97.

The a 3 ERICA N Florist.

409

Miss P. Constine and Miss F. Gucken-
heim have opened a flower store at 22
Geary street near Kearney.

The new botanical building of the
University of California at Berkeley is
neariii? completion. Prof. W. A. Setchell
and his assistants began moving from
the old building on the 17th inst. Tje
old botanical laboratory will be removed
entirely.

The annual chrysanthemum show held
in Auburn on November 11, and lastinj;
three days was very successful from a
financial standpoint. A very neat sum
was netted the society as the result of
its labors. The displays were numerous
and artistically arranged. E. O. Smith
was in charge of the show. On former
occasions a queen was always voted for,
to rule over the show, but this year that
feature was dispensed with.

The first grand annual ball given by the
San Francisco Florists' Club took place
on the 21st at Washington Square Hall.
As this was the first reunion that the
florists of this city have had in several
years all joined in to make it a
success. Our leading florists were at the
head of it and everybody had a jolly
time. Mr. Frank Pelicano was the floor
manager and Pete Matrai assistant.

Mr. John Carbone is bringing in his
usual lot of fine roses and chrysanthe-
mums. His 'mums this season were very
tine and Mr. Carbone is much pleased
with his fall trade.

Rosaia & Co. have an immense stock of
cut flowers and plants in their Sutter
street store which attracts much atten-
tion from passersby on account of its
artistic arrangement.

Mr. Thos. Stevenson has returned from
the Alaska gold fields. Tom says that
they can do nothing up there for many
months to come so he decided to leave
his claim for the winter and return and
work it again in the spring. Meteor.

Exhibition of the New York Gardeners'
Society.

Later returns Indicate that the exhibi-
tion of the N.'w York Gardeners' Society
was financially more successful than our
notes of last week showed. On Sunday,
the last day, when the admission was
reduced to 50 cents there were nearly
2,000 visitors and the result was that
about $800 will be available for charity
purposes af:er all expenses have been paid.

The only regrettable feature of the whole
affair has been the disposition to protest
against the decisions of the judges in
making their awards and the unfortu-
nate wrangle precipitated in consequence
at the meeting of the society last Satur-
day evening. An exhibitor having sub-
mitted his contribution to the judgment
of a committee selected for that purpose
should make up his mind to accept the
result gracefully even though it be a dis-
appointment to himself. The position of
judge on such occasions is an unenviable
one at best, and if it is to be made intol-
erable by protests and accusations of In-
competence or unliir bias atcerwards, it
will soon be impossible to secure good
men who will be willing to submit them-
selves to such abuse.

Lenox, Mass.

Mr. James Clifi'ord, an enthusiastic
member of the Lenox Horticultural Soci-
ety, died on Wednesday, November 10.

At the meeting of the society on Novem-
ber 20 Mr. A. J. Loveless read a paper on
violet culture. On December 4, Mr. W.
Russel will talk on carnations and on
December 18 Mr. E.J. Norman on orchids.

Carnations at the Chicago Show^.

The carnation exhibit at the late
Chicago show contained several novelties
of 1897. Among the most prominent
were Mayor Plngree, which was grand in
two or three places, with fine stem, large
and well shaped flower, and bids fair to
prove an acquisition; a little light in color
perhaps, but if put on the market in as
good form as exhibited it will surely
bring the top price. Flora Hill was grand
as regards flower but a little weak in
stem, which may strengthen as the plants
get older, and this will place it at the top
as a fine white. Unless a carnation has a
strong enough stem to hold the flower
erect it is of little use in this market no
matter how fine the flower is. Mrs. Mc-
Birney was also shown in fine form but
light in color as yet, due no doubt to the
continued bright weather of the last few
months. We noticed a vase of Morello,
though not so good as shown on previous
occasions by the originators; the same
with Mrs. G. M. Bradt and Mrs. C. H.
Duhme.

Among the 1896 novelties Triumph
was the most conspicuous, a grand
variety as shown here. Jubilee was also
exhibited but not nearly so good as this
variety can be done later in the season.

We are now entering a critical period
when a little mismanagement or neglect
will cause lots of trouble and loss and
you cannot give the carnation too much
care Just now. Have all the plants wired
or staked, and be sure to get all shoots
up oft' the soil; if not they are bound to
dtcay and cause disease. I believe in
tying each plant separately but not too
tight, so as to allow a circulation of air
all around and through each plant. Look
out for any leaks in the glass, as one of
the worst things for the health of any
plant is a constant drip and the most
vital point in growing good carnations is
to keep the soil in as even a condition as
possible, never too dry or too wet. By
this time a little fire heat is necessary and
it is a good plan to give one of the steam
pipes a painting of lime and sulphur to
check any disease and keep down red
spider. Chas. W. Johnson.

St. Louis.

BETTER PRICES PREVAIL. — SPECIAL MEET-
ING OF THE FLORIST CLUB. — VISITORS. —
DOWELING CLUB.

The week after our not-so-snccessful
show (chat is financially) business
has been but fair but there tias been a
marked change in the condition of the
market since last reports. The great sup-

ply of chry8anthemum3 has shortened up
considerably and much better prices are
obtained for all kinds of stock, owing to
Thanksgiving Day. Still there seems to
be plenty of stock coming in.

The Thanksgiving Day prices took
effect Tuesday, November 23, and for the
best of roses such as Brides, Meteors,
Bridesmaids, Kaiserins, Carnots and La
France from $6 to $8 per hundred is
realized with seconds from $3 to $5;
Perles and Wottons$4 and $5. American
Beauties, first-class stock are scarce and
sell for from $25 to $50; short stemmed
stock is selling at $8 and $15.

Carnations have also taken a jump.
The fancy stock is bringing $2.50 and
some extra fi ae ones go as high as $3 per
hundred; common varieties $1.50 and $2
and are not over plentiful. Sjotts and
Daybreaks are the best and are very
scarce. Violets are coming in quite plen-
tifully and some extra fine Californias
bring $1 to $1.50 with doubles $1; small
singles 25 and 40 cents. Neither Harrisii
nor Romans have as yet made their
appearance at any of the commission
houses. Smilax is selling better this week
at $12.50 and $15.

A special meeting of the Florist Club
has been called for on Thursday after-
noon at 3 p. m., December 2, when the
executive committee will make their
report on the late chrysanthemum show.
Every member of the club is requested to
be present at this meeting without fail.

Mr. Phil. J. Hauswirth and a partv of
friends from ChicagoandTaylorville, Ills,
spent Sunday with us. We had a good
time. If you don't believe it just ask
Phil.

Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bay-
ersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, was in the
city a few days last week with novelties
for the holiday trade.

The bowling club rolled three games
Monday night with a good attendance.
HmilSchray was high man in the three
games rolled with 497, Chas. Kuehn
second with 485 and John Kunz third
with 480. The highest single score was
made by Emil Schray with 217, Kuehn
second with 191 and Kunz third with
170. The club will roll at the same place
next Monday night. J.J. B.

Milwaukee.

MARKET CONDITIONS — A NEW FIRM.

The sudden change in pricjs and supp'y
from Saturday, the 20th, to Mondav,the
22 J, was noticeable. Roses were offered
in some windows at 25 cents per dozen
Saturday and Monday. Some florists
were not able to get what they wanted
in the afcernoon at any price. Flowers
are of good quality and sell well at the
higher prices, which are moderate and
will no doubt result in a greater mutual
benefit to grower and storekeeper than
when prices are put up so very high for
three or four days.

A new firm has just been established
at 314 Third street, being half way
between Chas. Baumgarden's and Wm.
EJlefsen. The firm name is Binzel & Kell-
ner. Mr. Binzel is a druggist by profes-
sion. Mr. Kellner has been in the busi-
ness for several years, mostly with Whit-
nall Floral Co. and Wisconsin Flower
Exchange and a short time with Currie
Bros. They will conduct a general retail
trade in cut flowers, plants and decora-
tions. Both young men have a large cir-
cle of aciiuaintances who appreciate their
good qualities and will insure them a lib-
eral patronage. C. B. W.

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The American Florist.

Nov. ^7,

That Misunderstanding.

I have no desire to prolong a discussion
which cannot be pro6table to either
ot the two principals or to the readers of
the American Florist, only I just want
to own up that I was annojed at Mr.
Graham's tone and manner in connection
with his inquiries about the score of
"Pennsylvania." In order to have the
matter as nearlv correct as possible this
time; it was William (Hugh Graham's
son) against whom I hold the grbvance.
It was on the Tuesdav follow ina; the Sat-
urday when the examination of the flow-
ers of Pennsylvania was made that he
telephoned for the number of points
scored, when I told him as pleasantly as
I know how over a 'phone that I had for-
warded the report of the committee to
the secretary, and I also stated that I had
not retained a memorandum of the same.
Most people would have been satisfied
with that statement, thanked me and
said good-bye, and proceeded to get the
desired information from Secretary Smith.
But not so withWilHam; he wanted those
points, and he wanted them then, and he
could not restrain his impatience, and as
his manner was so infectious, I was influ-
enced thereby and feel justified in every
word that I said under the provocation.
Committees are entitled to courteous
treatment at all times, and that is what
llns part of the Philadelphia committee
did not receive on the occasion com-
plained about. Edwin Lonsdale.

SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE.

Omaha.

The park commissioners are putting up
a palm house 22x60 at Hanscome Park.
The large collection of palms recently
purchased of W.J.Hesserof Plattsmouth,
together with the gift of Mr. Herman
Kountze, to the city, required a much
deeper house than the old ones, which will
be crowded with the stock for the park
track at the Trans-Misslsslppi Exposition
next year.

Mr. Bunde, representing J. C. Vaughan,
of Chicago, called upon the trade the fore
part of the week.

The Nebraska Seed Co. have moved to
a new location at 1309 Farnum street,
and are putting in a line of cut flowers
and plants.

C. G. Anderson, of C. G. Anderson &
Co., Atlantic, la., came up on business
the middle of the week. G. R. H.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Send for catalogue.

JAPANESE NURSERIES,

Importers, Exporters and Growers of
PLANTS, BULBS, SEEDS, Etc.

ESPECIALLY

LILY BULBS, CYCAS REVOLUTA,
MAPLES, IRIS, TREE PAEONY.

Our stock is the best, at the lowest prices, and
we test everything at our experimental garden on
Columbia street, Dorchester, Mass.

Wholesale Price List to the trade only.
Branch of YAMANAKA, AMANO &. CO.

272 Boylston St., BOSTON, MASS.

AdvertleementB under this head wtll be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven wordsl each Inser-
tion. Casli must accomjriny order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the Ameutcan Florist
for the year IHits will receive on request, a coupon for
' ■" ' ■■ free, to be used at any time

and carnation
References Address
! ATex. Monttjumery. Natlck. Maes.

work; reference Al. sober and reliable.

;tITUATION WANTED-Ab asslsta
J man- Life experience i U years) a
lan, single; '^% years In this

It under fore-
1 trrower. Ger;
Address
care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED- As foreman or otherwise
by voung man well up In all branches of the busi-
ness, 11 years' experience, good references, abstainer.

P. O. Box si4, Knoxvlile, Tenn.

S" ITUATION WANTKD-A thoroughly reliable, ex-
perienced cut tlower man, as maker up. decorator,
salesman, etc. Many years' experience. Only those
wanting an Al man need apply. Address

M R, care American Florist.

CJITUATION WANTED— As foreman or manager by

nd yeneral plantsman;
married; sober and trust-
Address
nerlcan Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-By a flrst-class German, age
:ill; 15 years' experience growing roses, carnations,
violets, 'mums and general stock. First-class designer
and decorator. Can lun store. Best references. State
wages. Address .1. STrFEK, Valley Park, Mo.

SITUATION WANTED-Voung man. age 25. several
yeara' experience In greenhouse work and store
trade In up-to-date places: competent designer; ac-
customed to finest trade. Experience In retail business
management; would like responsible position on or
after Dec. oth. References furnlsbed. Address

FLORIST. til2 Main St., Hartford, Conn.

W

iNTED— Six plantamen for palm and fern depart-
ments. Also two packers State lasteniployer.
ROSE IIiLL NiTRSEUiES. New Rochelle, N. V.

night fireman to at-
Wages m.\*) per

WANTED-A steady
tend to two steam boilers
week. Address with references,

K, care American Florist, Chlcagu.

WANTtTD-In Wisconsin cltv, t:«'ud all round tlurlst
for retail trade who thorrogiily understinids his
work, growing first-class roses, carnations, violets and
general greenhouse plants; attend strictly to buslr
"' ■ find IndU'itrlous Wages fa

'ancement. Address
M 1, care American Florist.

TO LEASE— Small nursery near town. Improvements
and stock to be taken over by lessee; low rent
and long term given.

B. FLO

.Oakland, Cal.

FOR RENT-Elght greenhouses, all new full stocked,
everything on the place that belongs to the busi-
ness, all private trade; need $fJX) cash: the bestcbance
fiir any man. Address

Florist. Box T3. Lawrence Sta.. N. V.

FOR SALE— Two greenhouses cortalnlng ;i ;jOU feet
of glass. heated by hot water underpressure;: 4.iiliu
carnation plants and other stock ; good trade for plants
and floral work Good chance for live man; only those
meaning business need apply. For full particulars
address L. care Henry F Mlchell.

lOls Market St , Philadelphia.

FOR SALE.

4 1-20 acres laud in the city of Charlottesville,
Va.. seat of the State University. Ideal place ior
hot houses, violet culture, truck, etc. Educational
advantages unsurpassed. Highest grade free
schools and students from Virginia attend univer-
sity free. Can save interest on the price of prop-
erty in educational advantages. Climate delightful.
ADDRESS FRANK C. MORRIS. Trevilians. Va.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

:i-lnch potB % . 75 per doz. ; $ i;. CO per lOO

awlnch pots l.SOperdoz.; lO.CIOperlOO

5-lnch poU 2.25 per doz.; 20.0Uperl00

t^*Ca8h with the order please.
JNO. E. DE WALT, Box 82. Carlisle, Pa

Pan§iGS Wonn Ralslno.

GOOD PLANTS, 82.50 per 1000. or 81.50 per -MO
LftRGE PLANTS. $4.00 per ICOO, or 82,50 per .500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant ATe., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Mention Ameiioan Florist.

■PAWRTTC: soo,ooo

X^jCLX^ ■SJ.JClOa NOW BEADY.

THE JENNINGS STRAIN. FIRST-CLASS
IN EVERY RESPECT, and the LEAD-
ING STRAIN TO DATE.

Bl'FF.^I.d. N. Y.. June Sth. W.r,.

Mk. E. B. Jennings. Dear sin— The Pansy Seed
supplied bv you last AuEUst produced the tlnesl lot of
flowers I have ever seen. They were uniformly flrst-
class. Send me one ounce ot your best mixed as soon
as ready. Respectfully, WM. SCOTT.

100 by mall 75c; 100(1 by express U: 5000*1S. Seed ot
the above strains 3-1 per pkt.; $(i per oz.; $3 per \^ oz.

CARNATIONS— Fine, stocky. fleld-(rrown plants.
leadlUK sorts. $5.00 per 100.

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

LockBox2o4. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Fansles.

PANSIES.

ROEMEh'i SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, st-ona and bushy, n> ets. per 100. by mall.

Bv express $2.IKI per :JM.

By express WOO per 1000

(.'ash with order,

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention American Florlet.

EmmnTTTTTmTTTTTTTTTTTTmTTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTT'S

I PANSIES....

: Nice Plants, at $3 50 per 1000, ^

: Cash with order 3

E J. H, CUMNINGHAM, Delaware, 0, ^

BOUQUET GREEN.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates, We gather
our own ,i;reens and bring bv our own
boat direct. Also Christmas Trees,

NORTHERN MICHIGAN EVERGREEN NURSERY.
8. W. corner Clark St. Bridge, CHICAGO.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

Per 100

SMILAX-Stronsl year $l..'iO and »2.60

CLEMATIS-I.eadInK kinds for fall

P/EONIAS -Herbaceous, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS-noubleand sluKle Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES Very

low prices.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-landSyear.

DAISIES SnowHaSe and Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES- In assortment 10.00

F. A. BALLER, Bloomineton, III.

WANTED - -

Large size CAMELLIAS for
cash or exchange for Palms.

STATE SIZE AND COLORS.

A. C. OELSCHIG, Savannah, Ga.

Ba5 ers(3orfer & Co. will be out with an
attractive holiday catalogue December 1.

i897.

The American Florist.

411

The American Lf^iL^igjlsT

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements. 10 Cents a Line. Agate.

Inch. »1.0(l; Column, 810.0D.

Cash with Order.

No SperiHl I'OHitlon (iuurauteed.

Discounts, 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, lo percent;
j6 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

of the A.MRi

V\

The Advertlslnjf Departaie

ST Is for KliiriatB. Seedsmen, and deale
pertaining to those lines o.Ni.v.

Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago.

The board of directors of the Ameri-
can Florist Company have appoiuted
Mr. Willis N. Rudd acting secretary and
he will have charge of the paper from
this date. American Florist Co.

Nov. 22, 1897.

Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Association.

We have received Irom Mr. W. J. Vcaiy,
537 Broadway, Ft. Wayne, Ind., secr.-
tary of the S. A. F. Committee on Fire
Insurance, copies of proposed by-laws of
the new association and blank applica-
tions for insurance. We hope that the
troublesome problem of fire insurance on
greenhouses at reasonable rates has at
last been solved.

The ability and standing of the gentle-
men who have brought about the orga-
nization of this association entitle any
proposition coming from them to careful
and favorable consideration.

The association has been brought to
the point of permanent organizition by a
vast amount of work, of careful consider-
ation and thorough study of the mistakes
made by other similar organizations in
the past. Many regulations and restric-
tions, resulting from this carffal study,
will be presented for adoption. Hasty
and ill considered action in rejecting any
proposed restrictions looking to the secur-
ity of its policies and the permanence of
its organization, however irksome they
may appear on superficial examination,
must not be taken, or all the good work
thus far done will go for naught.

The Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance
Association has the best wishes and most
cordial support of theAMERicAN Florist.

Special Advertising Cards.
Special oesigus tor aovertising cards
can be executed through the engraving
department of the Florist in the most
artistic manner, either by best modern
types, black and white pen drawings,
the half-tone process, or a combination of
an^' of them. Specimens of each class
which will be readily recognized by our
advertisers will be found in this and
former issues. No extra charge is made
for such plates where advs. run six
months or more and duplicate plates may
be had for use elsewhere, as may be desired .

Did You Receive the Special Number?

We wisu 10 near Irom every auo..criOcr
who did not receive it. Special numbers,
esptcially those with colored title page,
frequently disappear after mailing and
never reach the party addressed. A num-
ber of complaints to this effect have al-
ready been received. We have enough
exera copies to supply all.

Advance in Price of Glass.

On November 22 an advance of about

10% was made in the price of glass, mak-

Wholesale power/\arl^h

Cincinnati, Not. 25.

Uoses. Beauty select

..25.00(*30.(X)

medlnm

..15.00020.00

short

.. (i.ooaio.ou

Morwans

" fancy

.. 3.110'.' 1 IHI

Violets

.. .r.v.i. 1 ml

Chrysanthemums extra

..Ul.lIlK" 1.1. Ill

medium

.. o.lll"' ■* l«l

Sinllax

..I2.5(l'" l.'i.KI

Asparagus

60.00

St. Loois, Not. 25.

short

.. s.oossi.'j III)

Meteors Kalserln

.. 4.011a s im

Brldes.Malds

.. 4. Oik-' s III

Valley 4 IK!

... .T.'x.' 1,111

California

. 1 filll.. LMlll

Chryaanthemums fancy

..15.U0wi3,"i-l,O

.. l.OOw .5.01)

.Srallax

Adiantum

1 im

.,,15 00<''5II IKI

BUFFALO, NOT. 25.

Koaee. Beauties

..15.00'.' :i-. IKI

Brldea. Bridesmaids

.. 5 Ou(" r 110

.. 5 Olli.. .s nil

•■ Nlphetos, Perle

.. 4.011'.. 1; l«)

Kalaerln

.. S l»". Illllll

Carnations e-\tra

ordinary

.. I.IAI'" '_' Oil

4 nil

violets

.. 1 35fi. :! (Kl

Chrysanthemums extra

. 16 OOw 20,011

ordinary

.. 4.00W I'J 00

Smllax

15 Oil

Adiantum

.. .751.. 1,25

Asparagus

.. .50'.', r.-.

MILWAUKEE, Not. 25.

Roses. Beauty, extra..

..15 001.. 35, I'll

.. 8,(10'" 15, l«l

.. 4, IKI'.' N l«l

Brides. Bridesmaids

. 3 0(1'.' ,". l«l

Meteors. Perles

.. S.OIKai .', Ill

Violets ,

.. LtlOi.. 1.50

MlKnonette

1 50

Narcissus. Romans

.. 3.00 9 4.00

Chrysaninemums

. 6.001.. 15.00

..50

Asparagus

..6O.0OsT5.0O

ing a total advance of 30% since August.
A representative of H. M. Hooker & Co.
summarizes the situation as follows:
Only about 5% of the factories are run-
ning, because of trouble with employes.
These troubles are made more difficult of
settlement by reason of disagreement
among the men themselves. Glassstocks
are very short all over the country and
continued and rapid advances are sure, if
an early settlement of the labor troubles
can not be made.

Chrysanthemums from Marion, Ind.
A box of ciirysautncmum blooms has
been received from Mr. Carl Anderson, of
the National Home, Marion, Ind. Among
them we note Eugene Dailledouze in prize
winning form. Mr. A. speaks very highly
of the keeping qualities of Mrs. G. M.
Pullman, stating that blooms sent have
been fully open for four weeks; its defect-
ive form, however, is against it for com-
mercial purposes.

Chrysanthemum Day in Southern Ceme-
teries.
The mayor of Kooxviile, Tenn., is
endeavoring to establish the custom of
decorating cemetery lots and graves with
chrysanthemums in November yearly.
Good idea.

American ideas will pi;netra!e even
into such conservative bodies as the
English horticultural societies. An Eng-
lish horticultural j jurnal, in commenting
on exhibits of six long stemmed chrysan-
themums in vases, at a recent exhibition
says: "These, placed in prominent posi-
tions in the principal hall produced a
delightful effect and created much interest
among the exhibitors."

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,

1 ST. LOUIS, MO.

^'"A cuiuplete Hue of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, UO.

H. L. SUNDERBRUCH CO.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION FLORISTS,

4th and Walnut Streets,
Consignments Solicited. CINCINNATI, 0.

Special attention Klven to shipping orders.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

I Incorporated- Paid up Capital j-'l«JO.(m 1

Gut Fiowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOI.ESALK ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

tWThe dry climate of Col»»rado enables our growers

to grow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

HEADQUARTERS

in Western
New York. Try us.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING, c^^SL

495 Washington Street, Florist,

BUFFALO. N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For DecoratlnK &dcI all Florists' DeslRDs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New Vork (itttee. 111'.' Fifth .Wenue.

August Rolker & Sons,
anrfOarden OUl ILILc).

Importers of Seeds, Bulbs, etc.

New Fall List mailed free to all trade applicants.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

. Metal I>esiq:ii8, Dried and Artificial
Flowers, aud our Special Patent Kibbon
Letters.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

412

The American Florist.

Nov. 27,

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, Xmas Holly,
Bouquet Green, and all Florists' Supplies.

Manutacturers of Wire Work. Write

for quotations.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

W, E. LYNCH,

^sr CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CMICA.OO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

4/ WABASH AVENUE,

-^^ CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AIVIERICAN BEAUTIES.

Wbol^^ale power/\arK5fe

Chicago. Nov. W.

Hoses, Beauties, long

medium

ebort

Brides. Bridesmaid

Meteors. Teatout

Katserin, Tarnof

Nlpbetos. f'erle. Gentler..

Carnations —

fancy

Violets

Narcissus. Romans

Ilarnsll

Valley

^^tevla

Cnryaanthemums

Adlantum

Smilax

Asparagus

The records of the Chicago Flower Show confirm our claims for being
Headquarters for FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS; our growers captured
the First Prizes in all the classes in which they exhibited. If your trade de-
mands something better than your competitors have, order from us and you
shall not be disappointed — --^^

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, ETC., IN LARGE QUANTITIES.

ILLINOIS CUT FLOWER CO.,
J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr.

51 and 53 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

Phone Main 1143.

THE OLD RELIABLE" FOR

HOLIDAY....

•Cut flowers

of Highest Grade and complete variet
You can depend on our most faithful
personal attention to your interests...

6^ HOLLY. GREEN, WREATHING.
76 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO.

YKEHHimrdROSXOA

Whousa^^ Cut Flowers

8 »r,DpoRisTS Supplies. \

\TspulMrr. 88wt8AS//m CHICACO. \

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Rllllolpll SI., CHICAIiO.

GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT,

so thev will ri'Hrh v..u in jn^t :is good condition

:.s t'hry rra.'h us.

WIRE DESICNS; A Full Line. Write us for
our illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American Klorl8l.

HIGH
GRADE

CUT FLOWERS

Bassett & Washburn,

Successor! to J. B. DEAMUD & CO.
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avenue,
.M— CHICiVGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can flII all orders on short notice with all leadlUR

varieties of Koses and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give US a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

aa WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 Si 90 Wabasli Avenue,

feleplione Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Froiiipt Attention to all Orders.

Place your Order for

ROSES, CARNATIONS,

'MUMS,
SMILAX AND FERNS,

for Thanks^ivin;;, early wiili

GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III.

1^97-

The American Florist,

413

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

I ORCHIDS WHOLESALE DEALERS IN 50 W. 30th St.. NEW YORK.

5)1 EVERY CUT FLOWERS, Telephone 2778-38th street

DAY.

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION. BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED-

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist

1612 & 1614 Barker Street,

(Bft Market atui Chestnut),

Fine crop ot CYPRIPEDIUMS now ready, $12.00 per hundred...-<..-<.--<-.-*--<-.-«

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FRED. EHRET,

wilioi6sai6 Fiorlsi

No. 1403 Fair mount Avenue,
Telenhone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD STREET.

Lo„..z DiMui. . i'hon, . PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when wrltlnK-

CONSIGN TO

aVi FROM

M. A. HART.

Commission °^:i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MAKKET IN NEW YOKK.

Wboli^ale flower/\arl^fe

NEW YOKK, Not. 24

RoBes, Beauty, extra lo.OOS.'b.l

Brides, Brldesm lid. Meteor. ... 4 TOfil'-M

Testnut, Carnot B.IKK" l-'.i

Morgan S.nilslu.l

MiKnonette 3.00® 8.C

Vlolela 2.00® 2.5

Harrlsll 4.0 & li.C

ChryBanthemums 4.00(5,20, C

gmllax 8.00(310, C

Boston, Nov 24.

U08i?8 BenutlPB 8.00("40.r

(j(.ntler. Perle, NIphetoa ... 2.li0("i ■'. I

Bride. BrIdeBmaid, .Meteor 2 OOc s.c

'• Carnot .- 2.0Oi'/, s (

Carnations 1.00« 2 1

Valley 3.00(» 4 I

Chrysanihemiims 4 00(a(lO.(

MiKnonette 2.00(i( 1.0

Violets VS® 1.0

Adlantum '^^ hi

Smilax 10,00® 12.(

PHILADELPHIA. NOV. 24.

Uoses, Beauties, select SO 00@35

short
Teas pppcials. ,

;• ■• tirsts

Carnations fancy

ordinary..

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
.-^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaicing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya
and Valley.

THOJS. ^VOUJVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th ST.. NEW YORK.

WflUTER F. Sti&RIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roses shipped to ail points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

53 WEST 30th Street,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. '"^''^''^^IJ'oV'mass.''^^^^^

WELCH BROS.s Proprietors

Coii8leumeut8 from regular growers assigned separate sp — __ -. — „

weekly; payments mcnthly. or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR

BOSTON, MASS.

ket. We guarantee payment for ail Flowers sold. Sales reported

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St,, and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel, 96118th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN.

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 2Bth Street, UCU/ VflRIf
near lith Ave. Klevateil K.K. ilLII IUn^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES,

Consignments Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

is coiupletiug additions which will make his store
THREE TtMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers lor New York market please call or write.
49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

TELDl'HONK If.Ti .vSth St.

The New York Cut FLOWER Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733 -18lh, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists / ^jobbers .n
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

>■

FLORISTS' VASES.

Ilortlriilliirnl AnrllonFors.
84 HAWLEY STREET, - BOSTON.

Strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

To Growers, Dealers and Buyers....
WE ARE NOW READY FOR BUSINESS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut i lower ConslgnnientB Solicited. Best market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH.

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

I'on'Wiiiuenta Solicited. Special attention given to

Bhlpplns! orders

Long Distance Telephone MiH A.

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The American Florist.

Nov. 27,

Heating Notes.

It is surprising haw little attention is
often given by those entrusted with the
management and careof thetiresin green-
house boilers, to the proper and economi-
cal manipulation of the several draught
regulating appliances with which these
boilers are usually provided.

Before consideringthissubject, we must
assume that the chimney has a fairly
good upward draught, that the ashpit is
fitted with convenient means, either by
door or slide, for the admission of fresh
air under the fire and that the smoke flue
is fitted with a check draught of some
convenient form. Many boilers are fitted
with only a sliding or butterfly damper
in the smoke pipe; I do not consider this
sufficient for clean and economical firing.
A cold air inlet of some kind into the
smoke pipe near its connection to the
boilers is desirable, with a conveniently
hinged cover or door, covering the inlet,
which can be opened or closed at will;
such as the common "Boston damper" or
any convenient modification of same.

For obtaining a bright effective fire, the
necessary intensity of which is governed
by the heat desired in the greenhouse, two
points must be considered, namely, the
feeding of fresh air to the fire and the
quick removal of the products of combus-
tion, and in many boilers, of the uncon-
sumed coal gas produced by the fire. This
unconsumed coal gas would not be
present with ordinary firing in properly
constructed and proportioned boilers, but
unfortunately we find it in large quanti-
ties in a majority of the boilers sold for
greenhouse use.

After having started the fire, having
the ashpit door or slide wide open, the
fire door closed, the damper slide pulled
wide open and the fresh air inlet to the
flue closed, until the fire has reached the
desired intensity, the heat should then be
checked, first, by reducing the flow of
fresh air to the fire, which is done by
partially or wholly closing the ash pit
door or slide, and afterwards further
checking it either by admitting fresh air
into the smoke flue by opening the inlet or
Boston damper, or where such is not pro-
vided, by partially closing the damper
slide in the smoke box.

I cannot caution the fireman against
the very common practice of using the
damper slide in smoke box as the first
means of checking the fire, for it results in
but a slight and slow abatement of the
heat, and floods the celler, shed, and
often the greenhouse with coal gas, which
result is further intensified by throwing
open the fire door. The fire door should
be kept tightly closed at all times except
when necessary to replenish the fire with
fuel, and should never be opened to act as
a check to the fire, as when used for such
a purpose it not only allows the gas to
escape, as above stated, but in allow-
ing a current of cold air to pass over the
heated surfaces of the boiler, causes an
unusual and unequal contraction of the
plates, the strains from which can but be
detrimental and destructive to the boiler,
and further by deflecting the heat down-
wards causes an over heating of the grates.

It would not be possible to lay down
any set rule ais to the distance the several
dampers and checks should be opened or
closed, these points must be learned by
actual observation and experience in each
individual case, but the rules to be fol-
lowed are to check a fire; first withhold
fresh air from the bottom of the fire, and
then check draught by partially closing
darnper slide, or better by admitting fresh
air into the smoke pipe; and to increase
the intensity of the fire, first obstruct the

entry of fresh air into the smoke pipe and
open damper slide, then admit air under
thefire.

If these rules are followed, economy of
fuel as far as it lies in the fireman's power
will be effected, and you will not be
troubled byprematurely burned gratesor
by the flow of coal gas into the green-
houses. A careful fireman will see that
the damper slides, door hinges, etc., do
not become clogged and obstructed by
rust, a little attention given occasionally
to the cleaning and greasing of these
parts will quickly pay for itself.

Henry W. Gibbons.

North Easton, Mass. — Mr. John Mc-
Farland has a violet, a sport from the
Farquhar, which has now been in his
possession two years, and is remarkable
for size of flower, stem and foliage, and
general vigor of plant. It is probably the
largest double violet ever grown in this
vicinitv.

Merion, Pa.
About fifty of the leading gardeners of
Upper and Lower Merion dined together
at Ardmore, Ptniia., on the 17th inst., to
celebrate the successful flower show held
by them recently and to talk over the
formation of a permanent gardeners' club
for their vicinity. John G. Gardner pre-
sided. It was decided to organize at
once under the title of the Merion Gar-
deners' Club and M. Benz, Wm. Fowler,
Jno. Thatcher, J. G. Gardner and Joseph
Hurley were appointed a committee to
draft a set of rules and regulations to be
presented at next meeting. George Du-
mont, H. Dougall, Jno. Thatcher and
others entertained the company after the
special business was disposed of ard a
very happy evening was spent. Most of
those present signed their names to the
membership list. K.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Your Business Card Please

Our New Catalogue for which you have been waiting so patiently

will be ready December 1st. Full description with

illustration and price, of every requisite

for "up-to-date" florist trade.

Send your card and

we will mail the

catalogue.

•J*

H. Bayersdorfer & Co.

Importers and Manufacturers of Florists' Supplies
56 North Fourth St., PHELA., PA.

Stemming Wire

36 1 40

22 cut 9 or 12 inches 75 per box

Rose Stakes. Carnation Supports
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

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order of 50U letters.

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Script Letters j4 liaotoner .iltl. eav.1. .oiter orword.
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all wholesale florists and supply dealers

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The American Florist.

415

Baltimore.

The show at Mt. Washington was a
nice httle affair in the Casino, gotten up
by the (vend-a-IIand Club, a local social
organization. The first prize for chrysan-
themums was awarded to Mr. John Bar-
ton, second to Mr. M. Sands. Prize for
decorative plants was secured by Mr.
Wm. McRoberts, Jr. As this was the
limit of the premium list it was a wonder
that anyone contributed, but very fair
stuff was sent by Mr. I. H. Moss, Mr.
1'. Welsh, Mr. Robt. Graham and Mrs.
M. J. Thomas in addition to that sent bv
the prize winners. At the show in con-
nection with the Y. M. C. A. Bazaar,
Messrs. Fisher & Ekas showed a seedling
named Miss Emily Wilkeus, a very large
bronze ten inches diameter about the
color of Geo. W. Coles, but perfectly
double, slightly incurved and highly built
up, with good stems. Another named
Joshua Levering was strongly Incurved,
and of a very peculiar color, what might
be called a shrimp pink. Another was on
the order of Good Gracious, flat, full,
strongly incurved, one sided very large
bronzy yellow. The best thing shown by
them was an anemone flower fully six
inches in diameter, pure white and by all
odd, the very best anemone flowered
chrysanthemum that has yet appeared.
The same gentlemen exhibited Evangeline
a pure white erect flower as strongly
incurved as Kioto, but much larger. Also
Eureka, a large white very much like the
last, and Modesto a large globular
incurved yellow as deep tinted as Golden
Wedding.

Next to Fisher & Ekas came the booth
of Montgomery Bros, who had a collec-
tion of standard varieties that would
haved taken premiums in any competi-
tive exhibition. Better finished Golden
Wedding, Niveus, Bonnaffon and Minnie
Wanamaker, would be hard to Imagine.
A single stem plant of Millbrook, with a
flower eight inches in diameter, composed
of perfect tubes of pink, deep inside, shell
tint outside, attracted much attention.
Next came a very pretty lot of decorative
plants sent by Mr. I. H. Moss.

Mr. Philip B. Welsh who came next had
a select lot of chrysanthemums backed by
foliage plants. Mrs. Perrin was the very
prettiest flower in the lot which is giving
it high praise, but for an openly built,
full, incurved, flower of a most exquisite
shade of clear pink it would be hard to
equal. Mr. Welsh had some very well
grown plants, among which three of G.
W. Childs were esptciallv fine. Queen,
Mrs. Jerome Jones, Bonnaffjn and Ermi-
nilda were all very good. Mrs. Wm. C.
E^an, an enormous full, highly built,
incurved shell pink, was one of the most
attractive among his cut flowers. Mr.
Jno. Cook had a large group of palms,
rubbers, crotons and aspidistra in the
center of the room.

The room which was the supper room
of Lehmans Hall, the main hall being
devoted to booths of many kinds, was
entirely too small for the display and be-
ing out of the way, up stairs, and having
10 cents extra charged for admittance,
rendered It less a success than it might
have been. There can be no doubt but
that the spirit of emulation provoked by
a large premium list Is a great attraction
to the outside world, and the number of
exhibitors being limited to the five men-
tioned lessened the variety which was
another charm of the shows which have
been held by the Gardeners' Club. We
must surely have a show of our own next
year. There can be no question of it pay-
ing under prudent management in cash as

well as notoriety. These little side shows
make the fact that the public wants a
flower show unquestionable.

Trade has been rather better during the
week, and although prices have not
greatly improved demand for cut flowers
is decidedly better.

H. S. Roop has opened a store, corner
Eutaw and Fayette street. Mack.

Newport, R. I.

At the regular m^nihly meating of the
Newport Horticultural Society on No-
vember 10th there was a very large
attendance to listen to an interesting
paper on chrysanthemums by Arthur
Griffin. The discussion following the
paper was animated and instructive.
Seventeen new members were enrolled,
including Mayor Boyle.

There was an attractive display of
flowers and certificates of merit were
awarded to Robert Murray for two vases
of chrysanthemums and to Andrew
Meikle for orchids; a silver medal was
awarded to Arthur Griffin for fibrous-
rooted begonias and one to Alex Mac-
Lellan for seedling chrysanthemums.

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ScTKl tor nnotatlons t.in all Florists' Bulb Stock.

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They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.

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Philadelphia. Pa.

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f I.lst fi«-e on appli.ation.

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416

The American Florist.

Nov

ov. 27,

The ^eeE) Ti^atiE.

OLIVER LiNDRETH.

Oliver Landreth, of the widely known
seed firm of David Landreth & Sod, Phil-
adelphia, died suddenly of heart disease
on the 20th inst.,at his residence on West
Walnut street, Philadelphia. Mr. Lin-
dreth was born in Philadelphia in 1S30,
and after graduating from the high school
entered his father's place of business, sub-
sequently becoming a member of the firm.
He married Miss Linton, of Bristol, Pa.,
who survives him with two sons, William
Linton Landreth and Lncien S. Landreth.

The deceased was a member of the
Board of Trade and other business socie-
ties in Philadelphia and took an active
interest in many social and religious
organizations. He served with distinc-
tion during the war and during bis whole
life was noted for his ardent patriotism.
He was of an exceedingly genial and cour-
teous personality, and exerted a wide
influence in his profession, both at home
and abroad. The firm of which he was a
member, is one of the largest in the world
and is the oldest in the United States,
having been founded by David Landreth
in 1784.

Boston.— W. W. Rawson & Company
opened their new Sfe3 warehouse at 12
and 13 Faneuil Hall Square on Wednes-
day, November 17. The establishment is
centrally located for the transaction of a
wholesale and retail seed and implement
business and is unique, as compared with
other Boston seed houses, in that the
retail department is on the ground floor.
A great many florists and others visited
the new establishment on the op;nin?
day, which was prettily decorated with
bunting and ornamental plants and all
were generously entertained. Mr. Riw-
son's employes presented him with a fine
eight-day clock, as a souvenir of the occa-
sion.

The third annual reunion and ball of
the employes of Joseph Breck & Sons
Corporation at Boston was held at
Berkeley Hall, the evening of Friday,
November 19. Nearlv 100 employes,
with their friends and families were in
attendance.

the contr.ict. and would havp obtfliiipd probably
twenty to tliirtx thmisarul dnllnrs mori- for sup'-

ilr,-ll

larg

..pds-
As :

rould
have b'epn fol!\ t^ i.ins.. lo sril iii,,u-li tln'v ob-
ject to the .li-lnliuliiin II ilii-ir r^>liis:il would

stop the miiv iln^ vv.nil.ll,.' in^iilinl in not

ofTering se«'il- 1.. 1,. ',.>,r ni lull ;is it will

not. there i^ h' ■ 1 'M i-i.i, ■. m l hr miii i.-r.

.Someoflil' ' :: :m :I' Iii\i' VMjlkrd ;i Ml iiouslv

tor the killiii- ^1 llu., diolribulioii, and have
injured their business thereby, but tuey have
been willing to sacrifice their own interests for
the good of all.

We ask earnest aid from those wlio will work to

W W. RAWSON & CO S NEW STORE

NEW GREENHOUSL CUCUMBER.

LIVINGSTON'S EMERALD.

For those who grow under glass, or for long distance ship-
ping, it will prove a boon, on account of holding its deep
green color much longer than any of either the Yellow or White
Spine sorts; In size about one-fourth longer than White
Spine, but about same thickness. The skin — always a hand-
some green of the darkest shade — when grown under glass is
not excelled for beauty in color and form, even bythe English
Frame varieties. It is almost entirely free from "warts and
spines," so much so that it may be called spineless. No green-
hi)use grower should fail to try it. Sold only in packets this season.

PRICE (Postpaid) Packet, lOcts.; 3 Packets. 25cls. : 15 Packets for $1 00.
Ttip CATALOGUE TRADE is invited to list this variety. Terms on application.

A. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS, Columbus, Ohio.

iSgf.

The American Florist.

417

Pittsburg.

UUSINESS CONDITIONS.— UNInUE FUNERAL
DESIGN.— MR. W. BRIETENSTEIN RESUMES
UUSINESS —.MEETING OF FLORIST CLUB —
MR. O. S. IIEID GOES INTO BUSINESS ON
HIS OWN ACCOUNT.

Business is very fair, considering the
unseasonable weather we are experiencing
this fall, very warm and exceedingly dry.
If we could only have a good soaking
rain to help in the country and some cold
weather to put a quietus on people stay-
ing out doors nearly as much as in sum-
mer time, the florists say business would
pick up very rapidly, but even with the
conditions as they are a good fair trade
is carried on 'Mums are at their best
now and can be had in any quantity and
at almost any price. Other stock is
plenty and good quality without any no-
ticeable change in prices.

Mr. James Dell, 50S Smithfield street,
reports business pretty good with him.
He has been fortunate enough to have
had several very swell wedding decora-
tions lately and these, along with his
general trade, enable him to leport as
above. Mr. DjU arranged a very elabor-
ate funeral design this we<k. Itconsistcd
of a railroad with block signal house
and telegraph lines and poles. The chief
dispatcher at the Siwickley station. Ft.
Wayne road, died, and having tilled thit
position for over 20 jears, his friends de-
sired something unique in a desijin and
the above was the result. It was perfect
in the resemblance, was over 6 feet long
on the base and over 4 feet in height.
There were s.veral other very handsome
pieces furnished but none so unique in de-
sign as this one.

Walter Bicitenstein, 541 Smithfield
street, also reports business pretty good
considering conditions prevalent andcon-
fidently looks forward to agood season's
business. He re-opened the latter part of
September and is satisfied that closing
his place during the heat of summer is no
detriment to bus ness for the year. This
is the second year of his doing so and
affords him an opportunity of judging
results.

At A. Patterson's, 511 Market street,
Mr. Flemm, manager, reports business
good and his opinion coincides with all
the other florists regarding the present
condition of atfjirs and the main thing
required to remedy them for the better.

Mr. Oscar S. Held, Spring Garden ave-
nue, has commenced business for himself.
He will grow a general variety of bed-
ding plants for the present and gradually
work into the cut flower trade. He has
one greenhouse erected now; it is 100x20
ft. and in addition to it has over 100 hot
bed sash 4x7 feet. He will in all proba-
bility succeed, as he is well up in the busi-
ness, is young and energetic. He now
has a stand in the Allegheny market.
Mr. Held has a place of six acres, which
he says is quite large enough for a be-
ginner.

The Florists' Club is to meet on Thurs-
day, 2Sth inst., when the committee on
flower show is to report. Of course until
the club takes action it is not certain
what will be done, but the outlook is
very favorable for a show being held.
Mr. Chris. Reiger will give the club a
"talk" on artistic wire working, which
ought to be very interesting, as Mr.
Reiger is an adept in that line. Regia.

Chicopee, Mass — The florist business
of Mrs. Dexter Snow has been purchased
by 0. A. Slosser and Isaac Andrews, who
will continue business hereafter at the old
Stand.

A. FARLEYENSE,

Extra strong plants from 3-inch pots
in excellent condition at $3 per dozen;
$20 per 100.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA at $5.00
per 100.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA
Bostoniensis at $5.00 per J 00.

NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA. Fine for
Fern dishes or specimen plants at $6.00
per 100.

PTERIS TREMULA all sold.

A few PTERIS SERRULATA
at $3.50 per 100 strong.

R. WITTERSTAETTER,

SEDAMSVILLE, OHIO.

' -- PflUMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""^YA'tm^b
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2^ inch pots -10 els per doz.; S2..50 per 100

GREVILLEA RGBUSTA.

2^' inch pots JO cts. per doz ; S2 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3 inch pots 50 cts. per doz. ; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown $4. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapleda!e (new) 88,00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 8J.I 0 per 100: Portia Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

~^5iiiii5iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^
I ROBERT CRAIG |

I Roses, Palms f

wi

(^ and Novelties in Decorative plants.

% Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

NEPHROLEPIS

EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS.

A few thousand strong rooted runners
at $2.50 per 100.

will make strong plants soon.

W. J. & M. S. VESEY,

90 Thollllisoii Ave., FOKT WAYNK, INIJ.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilogs.

Fresh Seed; new and direct importa-
tions, $4 per lOCO; $36 per 10,000.

PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

First-Class Novelty.

20 per cmt. dlscoiiDt to those announcing this novelty
In tlielr cataloKues; also electrotjpe furnished free.
Ask for price list and deBcrlptlon.

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen. Calvados, France.

Agent: C U. Juosten, I'Xi Greenwich St., New Vork.

1#^^^^^^%^^^^^^^^^M0

PALMS CHEAP

T(i make room, I will sell for cash
10,000 Latania borbonioa at $10
per 100. Less than ICO l5c. Plants
Strom;, "ot drawn, and are ready
Icir 5-inch pots,

2000 Areca lutescens, 4-in.f lo a ico.

2000 Pandanus utilis, 4-in. Sc; 3-,n.
5c. All llrst-class.

The E. HIPPARD GO.

YOUNGSTOWN, O.

[OWlNloNSDUe

SEND FOP
SIZESam'
PRICES

CHI STNUT HILL.

PANDANUS VEITGHII

clean plants in good condilion.

7-inch pots, $1 50 each; $18 00 per dozen.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

.... GERMANTOWN. PA.

pal

Pandanus Veitchii

Ferns and Araucarias vZx,

JOMIV SCOXT,

Keap Street G'eenhouses. BROOKLYN. N Y.

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

■^ JOSEPH HEAGOGK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

Mas

MAIDENS BLUSH,

PHILADELPHIA,

ALSACE,

ITALIA.

AUSTRIA.

Fine plants SPIR/EA A. WATERER.
LOCAN BERRV TIPS.

IJrwrlte fur iirlct-i.

THE COHARD & JONES CO.. West Grove. Pa.

"^iSiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^

|E. G. HILL & CO. I

I Wholesale Florists, I

«| ...««.'« •«RICHIV10ND, IND. ^

FOR SALE.

A FINE COLLECTIOX <>F

ESTABLISHED CACTUS PLANTS,

about 800, costing over J603; can be

bought for J200.

E S. SCHMID, 712 12th St .Washington, D. C.

Always mention the
American Florist when
writing to advertisers.

418

The American Florist.

Nov. 27,

Cleveland.

BUSINESS QUIET — PRICES A LITTLE STIFKER.
— NEW SEEDLIN(; 'Ml M, MRS. GRAHAM —
SHOW A SUCl^ESS IN ALL WAYS BUT
FINANCIALLY.

Business continues rather quiet on the
whole with most of the stores, although
one or two report trade as fair. Flowers
have been plentiful and cheap, although
during the past few days there has been a
better feeling and a slight stiffening all
around owing to the near approach of
Thanksgiving as well as the fact that the
chrysanthemum season is now over Its
worst period of overstock. Indeed, in-
stead of a glut there has been during the
last day or two some Inquiry for good
stock which now can command about
$1.50 per dozen instead of a grin of deris-
ion for the would-he seller.

In going over the report of the show, it
appears that no mention was made of a
new seedling shown by H. Tong of Erie,
Penn. It is a very large, well built flower,
white, with a pinkish tinge to it that in
many ways suggests kinship to our old
friend Pres. W. K. Smith. It bore a la'iel
inscribed with the name of President Gra-
ham.

At the club meeting on Mondayevening
reports and bills from the late show came
in as to the quantity and quality of the
exhibits there can be no complaint. The
stock shown was of uniformly high class
in all departments. The exhibition was
better advertised than any previous one.
The weather, barring only the first day,
was as gond as any one could possibly
hope for in November. The fact remains
that the club must go deep down into the
old sock and produce the necessary simo-
leons to make good the deficit, owing to
the light attendacce. In looking back
there does not appear that there was any
mismanagement or neglect in any essen-
tial particular, so to thepublicbelongsthe
blame. The only consolation is that
according to reports from other cities,
there are a number of other pebbles about
on the same beach. A.

"Wliere McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.'

Lancaster, Pa.

Messrs. Landis & Co. have dispensed
with their retail department, intending
to confine themselves to their wholesale
trade exclusively. GolJbach Bros, for-
merly connected with Messrs. Landis &
Co., have bought out and taken charge
of the retail store. Messrs. Goldbach
Bros, are well and favorably known in
this and in surrounding towns, and with
the general improvements in trade circles
they have certainly embarked in business
under the most auspicious circumstances.
Homo.

GERANIUMS -.v -.h

RooUd Cuttings of the following varieties:

H<teranthe, I.h Favorite, D. Siinmoiis.
Naomi, (iioire <Ie France, and a number
of other varieties In small quantities, mostly
doubles. Write tor iirlces.

A.i,ir.ss H. B. WEAVER & BRC,

WHEATLAND MILLS. Lane. Co., PA.

GERANIUMS.

-.1 ..r :

;issortinent of best

, 40c. per 100 by cx-

n- triiil beside am

:.'0r

Bedding Begonias. Coleus. Petunia, Salvia. Verbena,

etc.. in season.
Ask for Mat uf tieranlums UQd other stock.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

McGregor bros.

GROWERS OF YOUNG

CHRYSANTHEMUMS
GERANIUMS.^-^-^-^

TO THE TRADE:

We are HEADQUARTERS in the Central West for all classes
of young stock for Florists.t-^Oor record shows that we have
supplied for the last J 5 years
"THE BEST STOCK FOR THE LEAST MONEY."

McGregor bros., Springfteld, Ohio.

LAST OFFER OF

110-12 in. diameter S30.00 per hundred
nOlC^ 13 15 in! .■.'.■.'.■.■.'.'.'.'.'.' 50 00
\'^rk\fxn c. Spifisa Japonica S3. 50 per hundred
/A^dlwCld Spir*aMuItitloraConipacta6.00

Spir;i'aastilboii.1eslloribunda6 03 "

In the Best Market Varieties. Only a few of each now left in stock.

iXfHoiia"nr"''""' "^^ L. G. BOBBINK. Ruilierlorcl. N. J.

I* RJIiM ROSENS

Extra strong plants trom 'i\i In. pots. sinRle varieties
In separate colors. $:> p-r lUU. Unesl mixed. J'3 per UW.
Double Primula white and red . . $4 00 per lUO
Ch'-ysantheiiium F\itesc**ii8 Hiilleriai

tl nest yellow Haley InCv^mmerce, fionj'ii^ln.

poiB. 75ctB perdo/.

Begonia Argentea Guttata, from '2!^ In

pots. $2 50 per luO; rooted cuttings . . $1.50 per 11)0
SalisthCtlun Kuarantted.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Roofed Cuttings of tfie

New Geranium Mme. BRUANT

I am able to furnish this wonderUil and dlstUict
variety now bv the hundred and thousand. No flo-
rist can be without this variety, beinij certainly the
tine^l p'antnoveltv of the year. A iarne. well rooted
ftook, ready now. Shipped to any part of the United
StattfS by mall or express i'hepaid. Tacts per do/en.
$;-i.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOtl. C ish with order. Order
at once. No belter stock to be had. Address
FRED. SCHNEIDER. 751 Crawford Rd.. Cleveland. 0.

STOCK r\\}r\s

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

Good, strong olants Fitzwigram, Rob-
inson, Mayflower Perrin, Murdock,
Modesto, eicJ*:**^*

T. J. QUAYLE, Berea, Ohio.

ROSES.

FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS.

No. I. two to four ft., cut back to two ft.

Marechal Niel, Yellow Rambler, Hybrid Per-
petuals, Mosses, Hardy Climbers, Madame
Plantier, and Wichuraiana.

All on own roots except Marechal Niel,
which are grafted on non sprouting roots.
These plant'^ are very strong anil well shaped.
Prices on application. ADr>RHSS

W. F. HEIKES, Msr , Huntsville, Ala.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ^cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and bloomiug for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Send for "Comments and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT Glenfield, Pa.

',1 miles bPlo%v I'lttohiim. r-a

GHRYSniHTH&MUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson. Moutmort. Tvor>'. Pink Ivory,

(Jueen (white and yellow), Wauamaker, etc.

"Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 Merrjmac St.. Lowell. Mass

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FIBRE.
LIQUID.

Every plant grown in it,
thrives without earth.

The best, safest and cheap-
est Fertilizer sold.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

U.S. Patent & Trade Mark. »^^ Fairmoum Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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The a. '[/eric an Florist.

419

Montreal.

The committee who had charge of the
chrysanthemum show spared neither
pains nor expense to make their tenth
annual chrysanthemum show ahead of
all its predecessors. The only thing they
neglected was to arrange with the clerk
of the weather fur a continuance of
what we were having, for three days
longer. The result was that on Tues-
day morning a regular "Klondike" snow
storm set in which continued for 24
hours straight, by which time there was
about a foot of snow on the streets, so
though Wednesday was fine overhead
verv few people ventured out on account
ot the state of the streets. Thursday the
closing day was a repetition of Tuesday,
snowing all day; so, under the circum-
stances, it is not to be wondered at, that
the attendance was very slim, I believe
the smallest on record. The display of
plants and cut flowcrsalthouph nottjuite
so large as last ytar, was excellent and in
quality ahead of anything ever seen here
before. The four lots of 2-1- blooms each,
staged by T. McHugh, G. A. Robinson,
Wm. Wilshire and W. Harobin were really
magnificent. Amone Mr. McHueh's lot
were several new French and English
varieties never seen here before, among
which was Mrs. Henry Weeks an extra
fine flower, it was a perfect globe over
seven inches in diameter and of the
purest white. I regret that I cannot give
a list of the other varieties, having mis-
laid my notes.

In the class for 12 specimen plants
Messrs. Robinson and C. A. Smith put up
two magnificent dozens, Mrs. Perrin,
rEnfint de deuxMondes, Ivory and Pink
Ivory being very well done, a plant of the
last aentioned being four feet through.
A plant of Mrs. Perrin got the diploma
for the best plant in the show.

The 6-inch pot plants were very well
done by the same two gentlemen, in the
class calling for not more than three
blooms on each were some magnificent
flowers.

The display of roses was rather smaller
than usual, but in quality was all that
could be desired. Mr. Bennett led easily
right down the list.

The display of carnations was rather
poor, Walter Wilshire showed a vase of
his new white which was very much
admired. It is a cross between McGowan
and Haettel with the erect habit of the
former and the form and perfume of the
latter. In made up work there was not
much competition, Messrs. Wilshire
Bros, leading in every section.

The table of orchids put up by Wm.
Wilshire was of rare excellence, also a
bunch of Barbarossa grapes by the same
grower was very much admired.

Two magnificent banks of palms
and foliage plants were put up by Colin
Campbell.

The special feature in the way of deco-
ration was an immence four arch grotto,
twenty feet high, in the center of the hall,
composed of palms, foliage plants and
chrysanthemums, and the under part of
the arches covered with asparagus and
bitter sweet berries. Also there was a Jap-
anese flower booth formed of a Japanese
umbrella 15 feet in diameter, under which
three young ladles in ' Geisha" costume
sold 'mums and distributed smiles.

A Japanese fan dance and tableaux was
put on the stage each evening by a com-
pany of 18 amateur young ladies in full
Japanese costume. A first-class orchestra
was also in attendance every evening.
Beaver.

Novel Flower Show Attraction.

At G.-i'esbueg, Ills., the culminating
feature of a floral exhibition at the PiUs-
biiry greenhouses, was the wedding of a
young couple which took place in the
midst of the exhibits at the close of the
show.

The speci.il inducements ofT.red were
superb floral decorations and the mar-
riage license and ministerial services free,
besides a large and interested crowd of
witnesses.

Peoria, 111.

Cole Bros, have rebuilt four of their
h'luses, making each 20x100. Messrs.
Cole Bros, are cxceptionallv successful
with their roses and carnations.

Florist Schaaff has disnosed of his
business being now at Gen Oak Park.

Mrs. M. Cation has removed her flower
store from 405 Main street, having found
more commodious quarters on Adams
street next to the opera house.

Mr. Jas. C. Murray reports a brisk
trade all along the line. Homo.

g&g-:eg.:&©g-g-:g-:?:-9^S:-9-g§:-§:-§g^;g0

Richmond, Ind — Beach & Co. have
built three additional houses, each
22x65. Two of these are intended for
carnations and one for palms.

Please mention the American Florist
'very time you write to an advertiser.

WF LEAD IN I

Prices, Quality, Service, w

GREEN wholly!

WREATHING,.* t

MISTLETOE, Etc. |

' It is to every Flor st's advantage to corre- ^
' spond with us on these items. We ^
' know how, have the stock and ^

' proper facihties for install- ^

' taneous service. ^

Can save you money whether jou buy *
\ by the crate, ton or carload. *

\ Seiui f>^r Special Holiday Circular *»

W. W. BARNARD & GO. ^

: 18b East Kin;ic St., CHICAGO. *

Cut Smilax

15 cts, PER STRING,

RED PAIMROSES, 3-,nch pots, jS4 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. 0.

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

(3AQQER

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Write- for PrlceH.

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

ISto., ISto., EtL».

L. B. BRAGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

8@°-01dest, Largest, and Most Rehable Dealer in the United States.

Bouquet Green.

Owing to recent low purchases we
are in position to supply this article
at a most advantageous price. Don't
buy until you write or wire for our
latest quotations.

EVERGREEN WREATHING

Best Medium Grade.

Her 1(0 vds $3.00.
SPECIAL ON QUANTITIES.

XXX HOLLY.

Everybody wants our "GET
THERE" Holly.

Present indications are that our
crop of this will be extra choice this
year. Book your order now and
get in on the ground floor. Every
case re-inspected.

Per Case, $4 00 to $5.00.

If you want the smooth-leaved
Southern Holly, we can supply it at
$3.50 a case in Chicago.

HOLLY WREATHS.

fi.xtra heavv, 12-inch, $2 00 per do/ ;
|12 50 per 100.

^W^

On Hand

Lit) OF IHE VULEV

"LOM)Oi\ MARKET."

The finest pips in existence for
early forcing. Per 100 $1.65,
per ICOO J13.75, per case of
2,500 $33.75.

"PREMIUM."

Equal to "London Market," for
late forcing. Per 100 f 1.50, per
ICOO |12.25, per case of 2,500
J30.00.

"Inlernational" Brand.

A FIRST-CLASS HAMBURG PIP.
PER 100 SI 35

PER 1000 ::::iooo

PER CASE OF 2,500 24.00

Write for our

HOLIDAY CIRCULAR
Just issued.

YflUGfiflN'S SEED STORE, ^'^'^^c^A^A^'or""

420

The American Florist.

Nov. 27,

Mt. Kisco, N. Y.

The third annual flower show of the
New Bedford Flower Club, under the
management of the Westchester County
Horticultural Society, was held on Tues-
day and Wednesday, the 9th and 10th
inst. The exhibition, which was nnder
the superintendency of Herbert Spavins,
was most creditable, and taken as a
whole was a decided improvement over
its predecessors, the general average of
flowers and plants being better and the
number of individual exhibitors larger.

W. A. Manda and John Shaw were the
judges. The keenest competition was for
the Bailey prize, a cut glass vase, valued
at $4-0, offered for thebest 25 chrysanthe-
mum blooms. It was wonby J.D. Layng
(P. J. McDonald, gardener), and the
James Wood silver cup, for second prize,
went to J. B. Catcher (A.L.Marshall,
gardener). A. Brill, gardener to Miss M.
B. Monahan, won the Carpenter silver
cup, for best collection of cut blooms, J.
Dutcher being second here also.

Other large exhibitors in the cut flower
classes were, M. J. Green, gardener to
Jas. Wood, Mrs. J. W.Brown and Charles
Weise, gardener to W. W. Lord. All the
above mentioned exhibitors were also
prominent in the plant classes, the Curry
cup, for best collection, going to J. D.
Layng.

The Male cup forcollection of roses was
won by J. D. Layng. In the class for col-
lection ot decorative plants, the first oriz;,
the Turner cup, was won by Doyle Bros.;
the LavDg cup by J. B. Dutcher, and Her-
bert Spavins was awarded second priz?.
The Sutton silver cup, for collection of
ferns, was won bv Herbert Spavins.

J. B. Datcher, W. W. Lord, Doyle Bros.,
J. D. Layng, Clarence Whitman and
James Wood made attractive displays of
carnations, and in the miscellaneous
classes, geraniums, begonias and cycla-
mens were shown by a number of exhib-
itors.

The amateur classes were well filled,
the silver cup offered by Dr. Carpenter for
best collection of decorative plantsgrown
by an amateur, being awarded to J. H.
Crane. Non-competitive displays of palms
and decorative foliage plants was made
by the Kensico Cemetery Company and
by F. R. Pierson Company.

Erie, Pa.

Mr. Henry A. Niemeyer has recently
added two more carnations houses to his
already extensive plant and has extended
one of his palm houses about -fO feet. I
need hardly add that Mr. Niemeyer never
does things by halves and that his
recent addition is fully up to the standard
in greenhouse construction.

Mr. John Trost has put the last finish-
ing touches on his new houses and is now
fully equipped to do business at his new
stand.

Business is decidedly improving.

Homo.

Westminster, Md. — Mr. J. Grattan
Doyle has just completed anew carnation
house 18x125. He has also built a dwell-
ing, attached to his rose houses, and is
heating both greenhouses and dwelling
by steam.

CARNATIONS.

New and standard vars, 85.00 per lOOand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven. Mich

STOCKY.
FIELD-GROWN

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

Certltlcated by the c

THE SENSATION
'"of the SEASON

at New York, ChlcaKu.

beat mid-season white to date and i

.,..__ . on or the cut Ho

PlanlH ready March Ist and orders filled in rotation.
Price, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, $3; A WPRRINGTON

per too, $20; per 1000, *I50. ^^ ' ntirvrMI'^xa I V-/INj

■jr.atl(R)rate;i^XtatllllKlratt' FLORHAM FARMS. - - MADISON. NEW JERSEY

unilttees ot the ( 'liryeantheniuni Society of Amerlc
BoBton and Hhlladejnlila.
"First prize among whites wlierever exhibited ___ _ . _

dispensable to every grower whpiher for exhibition or the cut fiower Iraae.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

♦

: HERR'S PANSIES

ARE THE BEST,

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CARNATIONS. :

My e.xperiences with the old and 4
the new will be ready Nov. 15, and j

A.rv:BEji«T ».x.

mailed for the asking.

Always mention the American Flo-
■UST when writing to advertiiers.

CARNATIONS.

FIELD GROWN PLANTS.

SILVER SPRAY.
PORTIA,

NANCY HANKS.
ROSE QUEEN,
WWI. SCOTT.
J3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Free from
frost.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

■Much pots *2,M) per HIO, fcO.OOperlOOU

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from Bats

*1 oil per luu.

FERNS, 3-inch pots JiS.OOpcT 100

CARNATIONS. Fleld jn-own Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Soott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, strong tield grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cutllnsB $2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $2.1X1 p.Tioo

ABUTILON

Souvenir lie Bonn and Golden Fleece...*:) 00 pel 101

GERANIUMS.

Kooted cuttings »1.60 per 100 J12.00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER.

Lincoln and Berteau Avenues. CHICAGO,

Please mention Aiuerlcan Florist.

SPECIALTIES

IN BK8T VAR1BTIB8.
ROSES, from 3-lncb pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FiSHKILL. N. v.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery, KEADING, MASS.

E,-<T.ABI,l.-^HEI) ISM.

CARNATIONS

Free from Disease, Fleld-growu,
ROSE QUEEN, SCOTT, IVORY, PIERSON.

Write for prices.

TTTrtT "PTC! '.000 LADY CAMPBELL,

V XVFJjXiXO. fichl-gruwn, at a bargain.

CRABB & HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention American Florist-

CARNATIONS

After the early Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many florists plant Carnations. We
have a few thousand plants heeled in in
the cold house suitable for this purpose.
Thev are first-class plants, the last of
94,000 set out in the spring.
800 Grace Wilder, 200 Scotts,
2000 Silver Spray, 600 ErIesconrt,
1200 Albertini, 300 Rosalind,

800 Dean Hole, 100 Armazindy,
1500 Portia, 100 Mrs. Carnegie.

S4.00 per 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pji.
FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

' iim

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT $10.00

MRS n. H. DUHME. . 8.00
MARY WOOD, white, and DAZZLE SCARLET 5.00
METEOR. ALBERTINI, BRIDESMAID, GOLD-
FINCH and some SCOTT .4 00

F. DORNER & SONS CO..

LA FAYETTE. IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Always mention American Florist.

I -»«9* Queens. l.i.-!«^ — i)

yCmnns. GtRfiniams. On/turn v

h ^fND FOR OUR I'RICi: LIST I?

MORELLO

Field-grown, at $1.50 per dozen;
$10.00 per hundred.

HOPP&LEMKE, PaulP.O., Mich.
NEW CARNATIONS.

1 and tested live years.
: pink, he:tlthy; no rust;

ntlu

ONEIDA Pun

producer; lartiest t-lze Diuom
RED JACKET— Brlffiit red. tine stem and calyx
continuous cropper. $IO 00 per 100.

orders booked now to be filled In lolation as fast a
rooted.

tSg?.

The American Florist,

421

FERNS. MOSS. GflLflX. LEUGOfflOE.

ALL HARDY GREENS FOR

—^FLORISTS' USE.^^

We have leased the premises at i8 Chapman Place, formerly occupied by H. E. Hartford, for the
handling and storage of these goods, and will hereafter keep the largest stock in New England.

Holly and Palmettos for the Holidays.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND, \l ^^^li ^^l Boston, Mass.

eVe not in the woods but we are
headquarters f-r ^

^*^^P:jJ?-W M.ELLI6 •_^ ; TJ2ZA

also

select grade

Bouquet Green
Delaware Holly

•C.C. POLLWOOTTV

We also ship out perfect Palms
and fine Ferns at reasonable prices.
Order Green Wreathing for Thanksgiving now. Unexcelled service in
Cut Flowers. Write for quotations. Special price in quantity.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Worcester, Mass.

MEETING OF HORT. SOCIETY.-VERY LITTLE
CHANGE MADE IN OFFICERS. — TRADE IM-
PROVED CONSIDERABLY. — H. F. A. LANGE
IS HUNTING CARIBOU.

The annual meeting of the Worcester
County Horticultural Society was held
on November 3, 1897, with a large num-
ber of members in attendance. Very
little change was made in the officers and
committees. 0. B. Hadwen, who has
just completed his fiftieth year as a mem-
ber of the society, was unanimously
re-elected president, and Stephen Salis-
bury, George E. Francis and James
Draper were re-elected vice-presidents;
Nathaniel Paine, treasurer, and A. A.
Hixon, secretary and librarian. But
slight changes were made in the board of
trustees and standing committees, and
George McWilliams was elected judge of
plants and flowers. Henry E. Rich on
fruit, and Chas. Greenwood on vegeta-
bles. Some changes were made in the
by-laws.

Trade has improved considerably dur-
ing the last ten days, and everything is
moving fairly well. 'Mums are a bit
overplentiful, but not alarmingly so. The
supply of carnations, roses, violets, etc.,
is about right to suit the demand. The
first Romans are in.

H. P. A. Lange is up in the provinces
after caribou. A. H. L.

Lenox, Mass. — At the last mening of
the Lenox Horticultural Society. Messrs.
Huss, Wingett and Northern were ap-
pointed a committee to prepare resolu-
tions on the death of Miss Isabel,
daughter of William Henry.

PALM LEAVES, FLORIDA MOSS,

AND OTHER DECORATIVE MATERIAL.
NATIVE WILD PLANTS, BULBS. SEEDS. ETC.

Eleventh year in this business. Best goods, Prompt, Reliable and Cheap

TO INTRODUCE GOODS MORE, I OFFER THE FOLLOWING COLLECTION;

100 Palmetto Leaves, 10 Air Plants,

10 " Crowns, Some Florida Moss, Wild

Smilax and Magnolia foliage, and two NATURAL PALM TRUNKS,
about 2 feet in height, to stick fresh leaves into. These trunks will
last many years, and are THE thing for the purpose.

CASH WITH ORDER. WRITK FOR PRICK LI.ST.

VICTOR SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Florida.

MISTLETOE.

Every niece well BERRIED, $2.00
per bbl.; $15.00 per JO bbls.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS.

Plant riarket.

A number of plant growers, both from
New Jersey and Long Island, have met and
discussed the advisability of forming an
Association for the purpose of engaging a
large part of the Clinton Market building
as a permanent Plant Market. To better
enable the committee to formulate plans, the
meeting was adjourned in order to enable
growers who were not present to become
interested.

The next meeting will be held at Lynch's
Restaurant, Cor. Canal and West Sts., New
York City, Wednesday, December 1, at
7:30 P. M.

Christmas Trees.

All ptrfect specimens, nursery grown, su-
perior to trees collected from the woods.
Prices f. o. b. cars, Geneva.

Per 100 1000

SPRUCE, 3 to 5 ft SS.OO $70.00

" 4 to 7 ft 9.00 80.00

" 6 to 9 ft 12.00 110.00

" 8 to 10 ft 20.00 150.00

BALSAM FIR, 3 to 5 ft. 10.00 90.00

" " 4to7ft. 12.00 110.00

" " 6 to 8 ft. [5.00 125.00

W. & T. SMITH CO.,

-GENEVA. N. Y.

422

The American Florist.

Nov.

27.

Reply to Query.

The American Florist stated In a
recent issue that to raise large 'mums one
must use rotten cow manure and nitrate
of soda, but man must be some kind of a
chemist. Not being a chemist will you
please state in your next issue how much
manure and soda is required to one bar-
rel of water. Geo. A. Bailey.

Virginia.

For cow manure in liquid form we use
fresh manure about half bushel to barrel
of water. By using the Kinney pump this
gets diluted one-half, we fill up barrel
three times without changing manure.

We had some diffluulty in using the
Kinney pump owing to particals of
manure getting in and clogging up the
hose. To avoid this we made a cylinder
of ordinary chicken wire netting that
reached from bottom of barrel to the top;
inside of this we placed another cylinder
of mosquito bar. In this we put manure.
The chicken wire gives strength and the
mosquito bar prevents any manure get-
ting into the hose. We make the cylinder
one foot in diameter and it can be lifted
out of barrel and replaced again very
easily.

Nitrate of soda we use one pound in 50
gallons of water. Geo. Stollery.

Moosic, Pa.

Mr. Wm. McDonald has rebuilt and
enlarged two of his carnation houses and
has somewhat overhauled his entire
plant.

About a year ago Mr. John Palmer, of
Scranton, Pa., and Mr. McDonald formed
a partnership under the name of Palmer
& McDonald, and have opened a flower
store on one of the principal thorough-
fares in Scranton. Homo.

Columbia City, Ind. — Miss Ida M.
Lore has lately purchased the retail
establishment, formly conducted by Mrs.
S. A. Amerman and will grow roses, car-
nations and miscellaneous stock.

Greenhouse Building.

Franklin Falls, N.H.— Kelley Bros., one
greenhouse.

No. Adams, Mass. — Henry Phelps, one
greenhouse 20x60.

Yorkville, Pa. — C. Sharpe, range com-
mercial houses and hotbeds.

Adams, Mass. — H. Bootman, one green-
house.

Kennebunk, Me.— J. O. Elwell.one com-
mercial house, 20x100.

Milford, Mass.— Clinton Howe, one
forcing house.

Conway, Mass.— C. Flagg, one green-
house 20x60.

Dalton, Mass.— Mrs. J. B. Crane, range
of conservatories.

Wolfboro, Mass.— G. P. Gridley, one
greenhouse.

Williamstown, Mass.— John B. Gale,
one forcing house.

Northfield, Mass.— J. H. Morgan, one
commercial house.

Waterbury, Vt.— H. G. Hayden, one
greenhouse.

No. Adams, Mass.— J. B. Gale, one forc-
ing house, 16x50.

Dighton, Mass. — Lewis Bros., one
greenhouse.

New York City Branch:

48 Centre Street.

The Standard of Excellence for their
Respective Requirements.

GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

163 Franklin St., cor. Congret.. BOSTON, MASS.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. flower Pots,

Bulb Pans, Hanging Baskets and Saucers

rVUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give gootf
^ satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, tl, 7. 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot.*'
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned, Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write (or price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
Mating a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send for price list and aamples (which will be sent
free and we know yon will give us your order;

Ji Gi SWAHN S SONS) Mtnueapolls^ 'mIhh.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTritEKS OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
near Wrightwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.

EVANS' IMPROVED
Challenge
Ventilating
Apparatus.

Write for llluatrateii cataloKue.

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS.

Richmond, Ind.

"HERE IS WHERE YOU GET
YOUR MONEY BACK,"

Plant BRIDE AND MAID ROSES to follow mums.
We have extra strong plants; well seasoned wood,
will soon make a crop of bloom, at the extremly
low price ot 2 cts. each, where 250 or more are
wanted.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO,, Springfield, III.

Flower Pots.

K'ght from thp

mnniifHrtiirorw Before buying
i lor ispecLal Frices and Dis-

pots write t
counts. , .
Our pots are RED In color and Standard.

k;eji-,i^eji« :bi«o«s.

213 to 223 Pearl Street. NORRISTOWN. PA.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

(SI ICO forGr.'..iiliMi,srs, (■"ll^.Tv.•lturl.■^, Hot-
ULnOd beds. .'Ir. .Mm, |Im|I„.,I s.lsIi.'s and
Mats, Paints, Oil.s. . tr THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

...Wanted!

YOUR NEW ADDRESS IF
CHANGED WITHIN .-*.'«^
TWO YEKRS.Ji.<.*^Jtj»

PLEASE send us your busi-
ness card if you liave
I changed your address or firm
jl name since our last boolc
H was issued

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO

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CONTENTS

■Chrysanthemums-Flower shows cast ami west iX

— Chrysanthemums, -i'^i)

— Modesto— Outdoor grown (illus.) 426

— Chicago and Cincinnati committees 426

—Notes 426

— Work of the committees 426

—New chrysanthemum. Wm. Chadwiclc (illus.) 42"

—New Bedford specimen (illus.) 432

Impressions of Eastern Floriculture by a West-
ern florist 427

Geraniums at Chicago show (illus.) 428

Carnations — Notes 428

—New carnation -Vrgvle (illus.) 433

Store of F. Edward Gray (illus.) 429

Cypripedium Charlesworthii (illus.) 430

Buffalo 430

Obituary— William Grey (illus.) 431

Decorative Group. Chicago show (illus.) 431

Boston 432

Denver, Colo 432

•Cincinnati 433

St. Louis 4.S4

Chicago 434

New York 434

Pittsburg 434

.St. Paul. 435

Providence. R. I 439 44T

The seed trade 440

Baltimore 441

A florist Poet's troubles 442

Cleveland 443

Syracuse 444

Seasonable notes 446

Council Bluffs, la 448

Grate bars 449

Rochester 450

Grand Rapids, Mich 450

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Flo^i^er Shows East and West.-

Ed. American Florist: .\s I have had
the pleasure of attending both the Boston
and Chicago chrv'santhemum shows, I
will, at your request, endeavor to give
you my impressions of the latter as com-
pared with the former. I was much
pleased with the general excellence of the
Chicago exhibition and the way in which
many objectionable features about the
hall were overcome. They had a very
large space to fill and the managers are
to be congratulated upon the way in
which the exhibitors responded.

Owing to the comparatively limited
space in which the Boston show must be
made, many of the exhibits that helped
the Chicago show greatl_y, such as the
palms, ferns, geraniums and the table
decorations, could not be accommodated.
As a chrysanthemum show, pure and
simple, yours undoubtedly falls behind,
not so much in quantity as in the general
finish and the excellence of the flowers
from certain growers.

The Massachusetts Hortictiltuml So-
ciety is an old and well-cst;iblished con-
cern, and thej' have made exhibitions
their business for man}' years. They have
spared no expense %vhich long experience
has taught them is necessary to the ac-
complishment of a first-class, finished ex-
hiliition. This, with the friendh' invalry
existing between the growers, has given
them a high degree of excellence which
seems to be seldom attained elsewhere.

It is in the matter of detail in which I no-
ticed the greatest diiilerence between the
two exhibitions. The Massachusetts
Horticultural Society believe that their
exhibits of flowers should be presented in
as tast3- a manner as thovigh they were
to be used in some parlor or drawing
room, and they, fortunately, have been
alile to spend much monej' in providing
suitable vases for this purpose. Their
small ones are all of clear glass of an ar-
tistic pattern, and their large ones are
either glass or porcelain. This is an im-

portant consideration, as the effect of fine
flowers is materially injured by being
shown in unsuitable receptacles. Another
thing which tends to make their exhibi-
tions more attractive is the manner in
which they cover their tables, that is,
with white cloth on the sides and white
paper on the top. It gives the exhibition
a much more cheerful appearance and
does not conflict in any way with the
colors of the flowers.

Another matter of importance is the
manner of staging flowers, and the Bos-
ton exhiljitors have learned, what also
must be learned sooner or later by exhib-
itors everywhere, that it pays to be par-
ticular abimt the arrangement of their
flowers. It is not sufficient that the
flowers l)e cut and simply stuck in vases,
withotit reference to length of stem, the
alignment of the blooms, when shown in
specimen bloom classes, or the combina-
tion of colors. Many in departing from
the old exhibition board system of show-
ing flowers have gone to the other ex-
treme and cut their steins much too long.
This is a great mistake, for the flowers
not only do not keep well but have a very
untidy appearance. One flower will per-
haps look you in the face while another
will present a back \-iew, and still another
will be trv'ing to hide itself beneath its
neighbors, and so on through the entire
collection. In this class of exhibits no
flower sh( luld show more than one foot
above the vase, and that in the rear row;
the other rows in front should each be a
little lower than the one immediately
back of it, and the largest flowers should
always be placed in the back rows. In
large vases of blooms the long stem is an-
other matter, and should, of course, be in
proportion to the size of the vase.

Another difference which seemed to me
to be slightly in favor of Boston, was in
the variety of classes. While there were
not so many as would seem desirable, the
few they did get gave more variety to
their show than was noticeable at Chi-
cago. The Massachusetts Horticultural
Society offers prizes in all the different
classes of chrysanthemums with the ob-
ject in view of keeping alive the interest
in the many curious and beautiful varie-
ties that are overshadowed by the giant
Japanese kinds. Where the schedule does
not designate any particular class, these
monstrous blooms are sure to make up
all the exhibits. The contrast offered by
these other classes is very pleasing and is
sure to attract the attention of visitors.

In plants, several of the Chicago speci-
mens were equal to the Ijcst shown in
Boston, but averaged smaller. The man-
ner of staking practiced by some of the
Chicago growers seemed to me to be an
improvement upon that in use about Bos-

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ton, the plants liaA-injf a much lighter ap-
pearance, but their severely trained speci-
mens ^vould not be ^vell received there.
I was very favorably impressed with the
mjuiagement of the Chicago show, and
Boston might learn some points to its
advantage from there. Under continued
wise management the Chicago chrysan-
themum show should become the most
important in the countn,-, forthe location
is so central that they should have a very
wide circle of contributors, and great
numbers of novelties and seedlings arc
sure to be shown there.

I surely should not close this letter with-
out making special mention of the mag-
nificent collection ot geraniums, \vhich
took all the first prizes at Chicago. They
were marvelous, and the grower of them
should have suitable recognition for his
cultural skill. If such specimens could
always be had at our exhibitions the
geranium would never cease to hold the
place it occupies in the estimation of the
people. A. H. Fewkes.

Ne\vton Hiijhlands. Mass.

Chrysantheinums.

Chrj'santhemums for 1897 will soon be
things of the ])ast. It will profit us to
review and deduce what lessons can be
learned from experience of the past year.

It seems to be generalh' admitted all
over the country that the days of fancy
prices have passed, yet there is great
satisfaction in knowing that so far as
this market is concerned a fair price can
be obtainedforextragood stock. The aim
therefore must be to produce this stock
and right now is the time to begin.

Go over your list of varieties throwing
out anj' and all that have proved unsatis-
factory. It don't pa\- to fool with them
while there are a large number of others
that are satisfactory. If you have tried
;iny novelties and they have proved to be
wanting in some quality that makes a
good cut flower don't make too mau3-
excuses for them. Oixr experience has
been that a variety that proved unsatis-
factory the first year verj^ rarely does
nuich better the second. It is very inter-
esting to notethat such varieties as May-
flower, Bonnafton, Mrs. Jerome Jones,
Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding, etc.,
varieties that are old aschrySanthenmms
go, still are ahead of the newer kinds as
is witnessed at the exhibitions.

After deciding what you intend to grow,
take up the stock plants and give them
the coolest and lightest house possible.

According to reports of the chrysanthe-
nmm committees, novelties will not be so
plentiful next season, for which let us be
th;inkful. What we really are in need of
is a good pink (midseason). For want
of a better we have to fall back on Maud
Dean, a variety that would be all that
could be desired if it would keep its eye
closed. Can't some of our h3-l3ridists
close that e^-e? There is money in it for
him that does. Good whites and yellows
are over abundant. G. S. Kalb is in our
judgment the best introduction in whites
for 1897, coming in earh' it fills a much
needed want? I think that El vena will
will make a good companion in pink.
Mayflower for Midseason fills the bill
completeh- when grown as it was
exhibited at the recent sho\v. Modesto
for yellow is a verj' fine color, but its
stem is against it and it must take a
back seat to Major Bonnafi'on. Some
of the novelties that promised good
things in 1896 have proved disappointing.
Evangeline that beautiful white has been

especially so, the flowers spot before they
are finished; it also has a bad habit of
dropping its petals. Western King an-
other promising white has been a disap-
pointment owing to its poor growing
t[imlities; this may possibh- be overcome
by care in selecting stock.

G. Stollicry.

Chrysanthemum Modesto — Outdoor grown^

In the extreme south, on the gulf coast,
interest in chrysanthemums has increased
during the past .season rather than dimin-
ished. Most of the new varieties have
been tested under such conditions as the
climate aftbrds, and usually in the open
garden. It is astonishing how few of
them stand the test and are able to bring
their flowers to pert'ection. Sundew and
Mrs. H. Weeks probably gave the best
results of last year's introductions. Mo-
desto is by far the best varietj^ sent out in
recent years and the treatment is simple,
with almost certain results.

The flowers shown in the ilhistration
were grown in raised beds in the open air
and protected against weather after the
buds began to show color. The scale
shows the size. They measured, average,
twenty-two inches in circumference, with
the tape measure drawn closely around
them and could have been shown with
five feet of perfect foliage and able to
stand without support. The leaves were
of the richest green and nine to ten inches
long. The south suggests Modesto as
the king of vellows.

Chicago Chrysanthemum Committee.

The chrysanthenuims before the Chicago
connnittee, November 27, were Wm. H.
Chadwick, from Grove P. Kawson, El-
mira, N. Y., inc. Jap., pearly white, inside
of petals suffused with pink, giving it a
beautiful coloring much the same as
found in the Camot rose. In style of
flower it resembles Mrs. Jerome Jones,
but full to the center, stem and foliage
grand. President Chadwick, of the Hor-
ticultural Society of Chicago, who was
present, seemed much taken with this
variety, named for him.

Mrs. Wm. B. Brown, from Theo. Bock,
Hamilton, O., is a Chinese, color white,
somewhat after the style of Mrs. L. C.
Madeira, incurved, pointed petals, slighth'
tipped with green, giving it a rather dull
appearance and hardly up to the stand-
ard of other fine whites in commerce to-
dav. The stem and foliage are good for
the size of flower.

Cincirmati Chrysanthemum Committee.

Six seedling 'mums were presented for
the inspection of thecommittee Saturday,
November 20, and while the number
shown was one of the largest of this sea-
son, the quality was certainly the least
desirable. The only one of the set that
scored the necessary number of points to
secure a certificate was Mrs. C.H. Peirce,
exhibited by Fred. Dorner & Sod,
Lafayette, Ind. The blooms arrived in
good shape; flower a bright yellow, .«ize
medium, petals straight, similar to Liu-
coin.

E. G. Hill & Co. exhibited two vases, as
also did Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich. One of the best on the table was
Mrs. Wm. B. Brown a delightful pure
white flower, globular, size medium, stem
bold and foliage up to bloom; good for
commercial and exhibition purposes.
This gives promise of being a valuable
varietv. Theo. Bock, of Hamilton was
the exhibitor. H. Schwarz.

Chrysanthemum Notes.— Philadelphia.

Three new candidates for public favor
lined up for examination last Saturday.
One from Reading, forwarded bv Ferdi-
nand Heck, gardener to George F. Baer,
Esq., is a sport from that grand old vari-
et3', Mrs. Jerome Jones, and appears to
resemble it in ever3' way, excepting in
color which is a sulphur 3-ellow. Mr.
Heck has a prize sure in this variet\-, es-
pecially if it possesses the sturd3- consti-
tution of its parent, and we are assured
Iw the originator that it does.

Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y'., sent
on his creann- white incurved Japanese
variety, "W. H. Chadwick." In color,
petalage and form it was fair, fullness,
size and stem, good.

Wm. K. Harris exhibited one which he
has named "Our Dear Friend," presum-
ably because he believes it to be a monev
niaker. It is beautifidlv incurved and
fine in form, with excellent petalage, mak-
ing it a good one for shipping, good in
size and color.

Thus endeth the chrysanthemum season
for 1897, that is to say, as far as the C.
S. A. is concerned; though I suppose if
any person has what he thinks is a good
enough one to entitle it to a certificate
and give the committee ample time to
meet, they will deliberate over it and
award points according to its merits.

There appears to be a falling oft' in the
number of chrysanthenmm seedlings this
3'ear in this city. Many of the old stand-
b3-s who have done good work in the
past did not exhibit at all, so far as I can
learn, during the present year. The price
paid for seedlings with the control of the
stock for dissemination, is not so good as
it was at one time, and this ma3- in a
mea.sure account for the number shown
having fallen oft". Ten or a dozen first-
class new varieties is enough.

I was pleased to see President Wood
come out in the last issue of the Florist,
explaining the ccmrse of the Chrysanthe-
mum Societ3-, and it is to be hoped that
ever3-bod\- is satisfied now.

Phil A. Delphl\.

Work of the Chrysanthemum Committees.

Since last report the following seedlings
have been examined:

Chic.vgo, November 20.— Mrs. C. H.
Peirce, exhibited by F. Dorner & Sons Co.,
La Fayette, Ind., jap. deep vellow, com-
mercial scale 90. Stellata,'exhibited bv
Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., Jap.
ref 3-ellow, commercial scale 83. Rusticjue.

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s;inn- c-xhihitiir, Jap. inc., light bronze,
coiiinicrcial scale S,'). Merza,sanie exliil)-
itiir, Jap. inc. white, commercial scale S.").
.Madison, exhibited by R. G. Hill & Co.,
Richmond, Ind., Jap. inc. bronze, com-
merci.-il se;dc 79. November27. — \Vm. II.
Ch.idwick, exhibited by Grove P. Kaw
son, Blmira, N. Y., Jap. inc. pearly while,
commercial scale 'J3. Mrs. \Vm. H. Brown,
exhibited by Theo. Bock, Hamilton. Ohio,
inc., white, commercial .scale 7S.

HosTo.v, November 20.— .^rline, exhib-
ited by Nathan Smith & Son, inc., white,
commercial scale 87; exhibition scale StO.
Tliornden, same exhibitor, Jap., deep
chrome yellow, commercial scale !)2:
exhibition scale U-t. Mrs. C. H. Peirce,
exhibiled by E-". Dorner & Sons Co., Jap.,
brijjht yellow, commercial scale 91. No-
vember 27. — \Vm. H. Chadwick, exhilr
ited bj' Grove P. Kawson,Jap.,inc., while,
commercial .scale 92; exhibition scale 9,'!.
I'hii.ai)Bi,phi.\, November 20. — Spotts-
wood, exhibited b\- Robt. G. Carey.
Chestnut Hill, PhiUi., inc., commercial
scale 91; exhibition scale 8,S. Minne-
waska, exhibited l)y John N. May, Sum-
mit, N. J., Jap., pink, commercial sc-ile,
,S1; exhibition scale 77. Dolores, same
exhibitor, commercial scale 84; exhibition
scale 83. Mrs. C. H. Peirce, exhibited liy
F. Dorner & Sons Co., inc., yellow, com-
mercial scale 90; exhibition scale 87. No-
vember 22.— \Vm. H. Chadwick, exhibited
l)v Grove P. Rawson.Jap. inc. blush white,
commercial scale 89; exhibition scale 89.
S])ort from Mrs. Jerome Jones, exhibited
by Ferdinand Heck, gardener to Judye
Baer, Reading, Pa., Jap., inc., light yel-
low, conmiercial scale 90; exhibition
scale 90. Our Dear Friend, exhibited bv
\V. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa., Ja]K.
inc., canary yellow, commercial scale s;i;
exhibition scale 88.

New York, November 27. — Win. li.
Chadwick, exhibited by Grove P. Raw-
son, Jap. inc., white, commercial scale 86.
Cincinnati, November 20. — Arline, ex-
hibited by N. Smith & Sons, .\drian,
Mich., inc., white, commercial scale .84.
Rustique, same exhibitor, bronzy yellow,
commercial scale 73. Mrs. C. H. Peirce,
exhibited by F. Dorner & Sons Co., Jap.,
ref. vellow, commercial scale 87. No.
169, exhibited by E.G. Hill & Co.,Ja]).,
inc., white, commercial scale 81. \Vm. B.
Brown, exhibited by Theo. Bock, Jap..
inc., white, commercial scale 84.

Stelleta was exhibited as Clio, the
change being made to avoid a clash with
Clio exhibited this season. Thornden
was shown as Golden Gem. This change
became necessary as the latter name has
been applied to 'a chr\-santhemum. In
last report No. Ill (Bessie Hollis),
shown at Chicago, should have read 83
inttead of 87 points.

El.mer D. Smith, Sec'v.

Impressions of Eastern Floriculture by a
Western Florist November, J 897.

A prominent western florist returning
from a three week's trip through the east
tarried long enough in Chicago to give
a few rough notes of his sight seeing.

In the vicinity of Boston nearh' all the
growers seem to be devoting their best
eiforts to producing a large stock of the
Boston Fern and as the result, there is
almost no stock in sight of 4 inch size or
larger, everything having been sacrificed
in the effort to produce a large quantity
of 2-inch stock. This stock is grown here
entirely in the benches — very little stuff
being seen in pots — and possibly it m;iy
be due to this that western purchasers
have had occasion to find fault with the

NEW CHEtTSANTHEMDM WM H CHADWICK.

condition ot the stock received. The
growers all through the Cambridge di.s-
trict seem to be ha\-ing a good retail
trade in addition to their wholesale
orders for the fern. At "Little Woodie's"
I saw the only plants of Flora Hill grow-
ing with good stiff stems.

k.t Beekert's place there was a fine lot
of Azalea Simon Mardner and Deutsche
Perle which were in fine shape for Thanks-
giving, being an unusuallv fine lot for so
early in the .season. Mr. Beckert is likely
to surprise the Boston florists with \"on
Sions at Xmas. At West Newton, Mr.
E. J. Wood is growing Flora Hill in ex-
ceedingly good shape, the stem being
stronger than seen elsewhere. He has
some very promising seedling ehrvsanthe-
niums which we will likelv hear from
later.

At Brighton, Elliott's asparagus hou.se
was of course a point of special interest.
He grows the plants until thev are four

or five years old before renewing although
the older ones show considerable naked
growth at the base before throwing out
fronds. In order to get a good light in
his house he cuts three rows of strings
and lets the next three grow, in this way
giving openings to the bed for the light.
He has a fine lot of Bougainvillea Sander-
iana in 6 or 7-inch pots which will un-
doubtedly bring him good money next
Easter.

At Queens, L. I., C. W. Ward's houses
are a delight to all visitors. His carna-
tions are looking exceedingly well. New
York is a promising new one of good size
although not the largest. The stem is
strong and long and color clear, being
between Scott and Daybreak. From the
appearance of the plants in the benches
this is likely to prove a ver^- free bloomer
and is certainly a new varietv of great
promise. .Maceo is another new variety
which will probably attract a good deal

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of attention on account ofits color. Itis
very dark — considerably darker than
Meteor — and yet the color is pleasinjj.
The size is onh' medium and the stem not
lonjj; lint it is such a distinct class by itself
that there will doubtless be a demand for
it. White Cloud is a fine white of larjje
size but from appearances is not going to
be a very free bloomer. John Young,
another ofle of Ward's new ones, is a
good white not so large as White Cloud
but with a long strong stem and ever_\'
evidence of being a very free bloomer.

Julius Roehrs at Carlton Hills is grow-
ing orchids in large numbers; and nnist
lie ijreparing to supply nearly all New
\'ork with valley from the appearance of
liis hoiises. At this place they are gnjw-
ing a large number of diminutive azaleas
for Horists use in working up baskets of
flowers and they will doubtless prove
exceedingly useful. From the appearance
of the orchid house Mr. Roehrs must be
making nioncyif any onecanmakenumey
out of orchids and the report from all
orchid growers is that there is a demand
for everything they can get.

.\t Tarrytown, the principal feature of
.Mr. Pierson's place is his stock of I'an-
danus Vcitchii. It wmild be hard to
imagine anything finer than the color he
li.is in liis plants of medium size.

.\t Summit, N. J., Mr. May is growing
Lily Dean to perfection. Could others
grow this variety- as he does it would lie
hard to beat. The rose Clara W'atson is
being grown tjuite extensively by Mr.
May and is surprising him as well as
others byitsvery vigorousgrowth. Noth-
ing on the place except Beauty is grow-
ing so strong. All the stock on this place
justifies the verv high reputation whicli
'Mr. May holds!

At Philadel])hia one is jierhaps most
strongly impressed In- the spirit of good
fellowship which exists among the florists
and on the contrary there seems to be an
entire alisence of this feeling in New York
and this may account in a measure forthe
cliilly atmosphere at the N. Y. Flower
Shows. Mr. Robert Craig has as usual a
large stock of palms in all varieties and all
in fine condition. His stock of crotons arc
especially attractive. A number of these
were planted at the best season on Mr.
Craig's lawn and made a very fine dis-
])lay. They were brought in early and
seem to rather enjoy the treatment thev
have received. Mr. Craig is preparing to
furnish Crimson and Yellow Rambler in
large numbers for Easter. His stock of
Asparagus Sprengerii is especially fine. He
is growing Livistonia rotundifolia planted
out in benches and seems to be having
good success with it. I may also add
that Mr. Craig is one of the few men who
succeed in carrying over azaleas. His
carried over stock looks much finer than
that recently imjjorted.

\Vm. Craig has a fine lot of Boston
I'ern in 6 to 7 inch pans which he is sell-
ing at $2 each and which he ought to find
profitable at that price, but the scarcitv
I if these sizes ought to enable him to dis-
])ose of the stock with little difficulty. He
has a wire carnation support which has
many points of excellence to recommend
it, not the least of which is its low ])riec.
At Lonsdale and Burton's, Beauties are
being grown in solid beds and seem to be
doing well. The blooms which thev arc
shipping are eertainh- hard to beat
though neither of these gentlemen speak
very confidently about the wisdom of
this manner of growing. They seem
to look at it still in the nature of an
exijcriment. Mr. Burton is bringing on a
fine lot of Brunners for Christmas.
Mr. Kcdfield, of Glenside has an mi-

u.sually nice stock of 2-inch ferns in
variety. He seems to be a very successfiil
grower in this line and seems tf) find it
profitable. They appear to have some
trouble here and in fact nearly every-
where with Pandanus utilis.

At H. F. Halle's, \Yest Madison street,
Chicago, I saw the most artistic window,
barring Thorley's, of the whole tri]). '

take lots of water and need looking over
two or three times a day, and by the mid-
dle of. \ugust they will be ready for the
final shift into 10-inch pots, using a little
heavier and richer soil at this potting.
Also pot good and firm or they will get
away from you and bee inie straggling.
After the pots are well filled with roots
use a weak application of liipiid manvirc

GERANIUMS -CHICAGO SHDW 1897. GROWN 0 W. JOHNSON

Geraniums.

If we want to have good specimen
plants of the geranium, clothed with
luxuriant blooms and foliage, theinost
important point to be considered is to
keep them in steady growth all the time
from start to finish. If they ;ire wanted
for the fall chrysanthemum shows choose
clean healthy stock from 4-inch pots
about the middle of May. Shift them up
into 6-inch pots, using a good rich light
compost, and see that the pots are well
drained. Place in a light ;iiry position
where they can get the full benefit of the
sttn as near the glass as practicable, to
insure a nice stocky growth. Water
rather sparingly. I find it better to keep
them a little on the dry side than too
wet. Renu)ve all buds as they appearand
pinch out the ends of the .shoots every
little while to keep them dwarf. If they
are getting the proper treatment they
will be making very rapid growth in ;i
little while and by the nnddle of July,
will be ready for another shift into S-inch
pots, using the same soil as before. Pot
rather firm but do not pound the soil.
They will then require Init little attention
for a while except to remove any yellow
leaves and see that they are not neglected
in regard to water, for at this time they

about twice a week, but do not ajiijly
when tile soil is too dry; in which case
give them a watering with clear water
first. If the plants are wanted for the
first week in November allow the Iiuds to
come about six or seven weeks previous
to this and keep in a dry temperature of
about 52° at night with plenty ot
ventilation on all favorable days.

C. \V. JolINSO.S.

Carnation Notes.

The weather is getting now so that the
proper carnation temperature can be
maintained, and should be as even as is
possible, as that is essential in producing
fine carnations. We keep a night tem-
perature of from 52° to 54° on all our
carnations, with the exception of Day-
break, which does best a little cooler, and
Lizzie McGowan seems to do best with a
night temperature of about 55°.

On bright days raise the ventilators a
trifle, as soon as the temperature reaches
60° from the sun shining on the glass,
raising them gradually as t lie temperature
rises until on bright days the normal
temperature of 70° is reached without
any artificial heat, though it is better to
have a little steam running through the

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STORE OP F. EDWARD GRAY-LOS ANGELES OAL.

pipes to prevent any cold draughts.

Lower the veiitilators the same wav as
the temperature falls, and have them
closed by the time the temperature reaches
58°, when steam should be turned on to
prevent a sudden fall. Never let vour
houses go below a night temperature
Ijefore turning on steam. On dull and
murky days keep a temperature of 61)'
with a crack of ventilation.

We are now approaching the holiilav
season and the extra prices obtained foi'
the flowers at that time tempt maiiv to
run their carnation houses with a higher
temperature to get a big cut at that time,
but this is a serious mistake, as the result
of the few extra blooms at Christmas will
be weak stems and small flowers for some
time after, not counting the injury to the
plants which the unnatural temperature
causes.

If fumigating is the means used for keep-
ing down greenfly, do it lightly and often,
for if greenfly once gets a foothold in the
young growths it is a hard matter to rid
the plants of them, but always fumig;ite
after the flowers have been cut.

Wallingford, Ct. — The greenhouses of
Geo. H. Rowden were burned on the
morning of November 24. The establish-
ment was practically ruined and the loss
on buildings and stock is estimated ;it
$5,000. The origin of thefireis unknown.

Cypripedium Charlesworthii.

The subject of the accompanying illus-
tration has worked its way into the
hearts of orchid lovers on account of its
distinct and beautiful character. It does
not appear to have created quite the
sensation that the one which seems to be
its nearest relative in habit of growth
enjoyed, namely C. Spicerianum.

In conversation a short time ago,
respecting the subject of this sketch, Mr.
Alfred Dimmock stated in relation to its
history as to its probable discovery
brieflj- as follows: "A gentleman in
Bradford, Yorkshire, England, had a
brother prospecting in the Stan States,
East Indies, and discovered the plant in
his travels, and beinginterested in orchids
was much struck by its wonderful diver-
sion from any cypriped known to him.
He dispatched a few plants home to his
brother, which were afterward purchased
by a wealthy merchant named Charles-
worth, with whom they eventu.illv
flowered and were exhibited by this gen-
tleman in London, creating considerable
ainount of excitement, especially as it
differed from anj' species hitherto intro-
duced fnjm the tropics. Its popularity
was soon established and its native
country divulged, so much so that such
large importations have found their wav
to Europe that tod;iy wherever cvprijie-

diums are grown in any cpi.-mtity Charles-
worthii may be found."

I find in the Orchid Gr. we'S' Manual
(Williams) that this striking cypripedium
was exhibited before theRoval Horticult-
ural Society on September '26, 1893, by
Messrs. Charlesworth, Shuttleworth &
Co., so that it has not been so very long
in cultivation, for an orchid. Its resem-
blance in growth to C. Spicerianum has
frequently been commented upon by
orchid experts and some have gone so far
as to say that Spicerianum }nay be one of
its parents and that collectors are on the
qui vue to find the other parent. The
formatif)n of the flowers of each of the
varieties is,ho wever, very distinct from the
other. It is apparently a variety easv
to manage, though at one time I was not
inclined to think so, and because I have
had occasion to change my mind is the
main reason why this is being prepared
for the American Florist.

I had an unfortunate experience with it
last v-ear, so bad did the plants look
that I was afraid I would lose the whole
lot. The leaves were so thoroughly
affected with spots which destroyed the
tissue so eff'ectively that the plants be-
came an eyesore. They were growing, or
rather barely existing, in a shadv palm
house, where the temperature "would
Irequently be as high ;is Gn*^ at night in

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the winter time. On this clisfigurcnient "t
the leaves becoming so manifest, I attrili-
tited it to some fungous disease and
spraved the plants with copperdine; this
killed the growing sphagnum completely.
The plants were removed to a rose house
where the temperature rarely reached 60°
at night and they were subjected to more
light and air. After what seemed to be
a long time the plants began to show-
signs of improvement, and they have con-
tinued to improve ever since. We have
now come to the conclusion that the
spots upon tiie leaves are not the result
of fungous disease but that of an orchid
insect. In the house where they are
growing we have evajiorating pans
attached to the steam pipes and in these
pans we put liquid tobacco for the pur-
pose of killing the green flies (aphis), and
no doubt the vapor from the nicotine is
responsible for the death of this insect
which appears to be peculiar to orchids.
We have found the little fellow and we be-
lieve him to be a species of beetle. The
next chap we capture will be submitted
to an entomologist just to find out where
he shall be placed.

The plant which we had photographed,
and from which the illustration is made,
was growing in a .S-inch pot. There are
few varieties of cypripediums which will
produce five flowers at one time in so
small a pot. I do not know of any other
that will blooni so freely. To those who
have not seen flowers of this species, the
dorsal sepal is broad and flat, two and a
half inches wide, in color rosy pink veined
with white, pouch brown — petals are also
brown. In a batch of plants received be-
fore they have flowered will be found
many variations from the above descrip-
tion. Some have self-colored rosy purple
sepals and darker brown prevails in other
parts of the flower, and I have one which
I prize very highly. This has a delicate
pink dorsal sepal and yellow pouch.
Some of the plants we have here have
produced somew-hat short stems, so short
that some of the retail florists have com-
plained about them on that account. We
hope, however, to remedy this defect
when we have given our different method
of treatment a more extended trial, for
we notice indications of longer stems
coming on the plants which have bloomed
later and are on the stronger growths.

It is of interest to note that Carl Bloni-
berg, gardener to Oakes Ames, Esq.,
North Easton, Mass., sent one hundred
flowersof this cypripedium to the Ameri-
can Institute show recently held in New
York, among which were a ntiniber of dif-
ferent varieties, including one bloom of the
variety known as C. Charlesworthii
unicolor. Does not unicolor belie its
name? It is not mie color any more than
the other varieties, but it has a much
smaller pouch and the pouch is darker
than the type. Who can explain why it
was thus named?

We have some tin^' seedling plants the
result of crosses from this species where
insigne, Leeanum, Lawrenccauum, Spicer-
ianum and some others are the other
parents. These will be watched with
some impatience and great interest, with
the hope that something valuable will lie
produced. There maj' be no money in
raising seedling orchids but it is mighty
interesting. Edwin Lonsd.m.e.

Peoria, III. — Mr. Geo. A. Kuhl now
occupies the whole building at 413 Main
street as a cut flower establishment.

Read "Special Offer to Subscribers" on
first page.

CYPRIPBDnJM OHAHLSSWORTHH.

Buffalo.

M.VRKET CO.NIHTIONS. — VIOLETS EXCEED-
TNGLY SCARCE. — .NEW RETAIL STORE OF
HARRY J. MILL.\TT.— VARIOUS ITEMS. — A
VISIT AMONG THE CRAFT.-MR. KEITSCH's
NEW .\MEHICAN BE.^ITY.
We are having quite a little touch of
winter here, and the ground is frozen so
hard as to put a stop to outside plant-
ing. The market is about cleared out of
'mums, though a few fair blooms are still
to be had. There seems to be plenty of
roses of common grades, but first-class
stock is scarce and high. Carnations are
fine and in good supply. X'iolets — well,
violets, that is good ones, are hard to
come by honesth-. Most of those in mar-
ket are shipped stock and almost odor-
less. The near-bv" growlers do not seem
to be in it at present, but I hear that all
of them will have a big crop for next sum-
mer. Corfu, which usualh' produces ,-i
great many violets, is at present a desert,
and but a very few are coming in from
Lockport. There is a rumor that Palmer
lias some good ones out at Lancaster,
and I am going out to see some daj' when
I know that the proprietor is not at
home. I don't know what the trouble is;
it can't be the "disease," for that is as
rare as carnation rust. Thev seem to be

like the "wicked flea." "Put v-our finger
on him and he ain't thar." We do not
see manj' flowering plants in the stores
yet, though Scott had some nice Chinese
primroses in his window to-day.

We are to have a new retail store on
Main street, and Harrv J. Millatt is at
the bottom of it. Mr.' Millatt has had
long experience both here ill Buflalo and
in Elmira, where he has been for the l;ist
few years with Raw-son.

Stafflingcr finds his Seneca street store
too contracted for his business and is add-
ing a branch on Elk street.

Buddenliorg, not satisfied with the
profits of w-hat is undoubtedly the most
lucrative business going, has branched
out as a grower and has erected some
glass somewhere in the great south side
district, just wdiere I do not know, but
when I get time I am going to hunt him
up, and then I will tell you all about it.

Last Saturday afternoon I started out
to do the west side establishments, but
failed to finish manv-. Vou do not know
until you try it what a large contract it
is, not niereh- on account of the size and
number of the places and the interesting
things to see, but because they are such
hospitable places that it is hard to break
away. The start was made early and

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the first stop was at the Niagara, wlierc
is one of the finest specimens of Pritch-
ardia ])acifica to be found in the country.
A specdv adjournment was made to Mrs.
Lewis' private place, as we wcrein search
of .Mr. FitzwilHam, the gardener. \Vc
found Mr. F. just recovering from llic
'mum fever, and judging from the remains
I thinii he had it pretty hard. It is won-
derful liow line some of the old varieties
are when well done, Col. H. M. Boies for
instance that would be hard to beat with
any of the newer varieties of its color.
But the chief glory of the place just now
is the show of cypripcdiums. Of insigne
and its varieties there is a grand l<)t of
well flowered i)lants, and some fine pieces
of Stonei and Spieerianum. There are
some good vandas too and well flowered
plants of Dendroliiuml'haUenopsisSchrye-
der^, and D. formosum giganteuni. .\
house of mixed roses. Beauties, Perles,
Brides, Camots, etc., was in very fine
condition and full of bloom, showing
what can be done tinder rather adverse
conditions, though they have a plenty of
good fresh air from Lake Erie, which is
a great help. We found Mr. F.'s assist-
ant on his knees before the mushroom
beds, which are quite extensive, and it
seemed from the appearance of the numer-
ous buttons that his genuflexuous had
been successful.

At Mr. Albright's home on West Ferry
street we found everything looking just
about as near right as could be expected
under the circumstances. Mr. Swift is a
gardener and has a genuine love for
plants. The glass, however, is not of
such character as to produce the best
results. There is a very prettj' conserva-
torv here containing some exceptionally
fineiilants, but the growing houses are
utterly inadeijuate to keep up a succes-
sion of voung decorative plants. We saw
here the finest lot of Cattleya Percival-
iana that I have seen this year — all extra
fine varieties. Here too we saw some
canes of Dendrobium Wardianum that
promise well for bloom. Thecolleetion i if
orchids here is quite varied and contains
some extra fine specimens. Some time I
must write you about some work that
Mr. Swift has been doing outside, work
of more than ordinary merit.

The last stop was made at Scott's, Init
as he was not at home, and we did not
wish to take any unfair advantage, and
being a long way from our base of sup-
plies, we prudently deferred our examina-
tion of the houses.

Extra! We have just heard of a new
American Beauty that promises well. It
is a daughter, and Mr. Chas. Keitsch is
happy. C

Wilham Grey died on Thursday, Novem-
ber 25. This will be sad news to many a
gardener and florist who knew the grand
old man. No kinder-hearted man ever
lived than William Grey. He was a man
of the most generous impulses, unselfish
and thoughtfiil always for the comfort
and welfare of others. He was thorough
in all he undertook and upright in all his
dealings. It was his pride that he owed
no man a penny. His death removes one
of the landmarks of the profession and he
will be greatly missed.

William Grey was bom in Scotland on
February 14,' seventy years ago, and
came to this country at the age of twenty-
two. He filled several positions as head
gardener until he finally settled with
Erastus Coming at Albany, N. Y., some
forty years ago, where, as is well known,
he established the largest collection of or-

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THE LATE WILLIAM GREY

of Washington, sends us the following
heartfelt tribute to his memory:

The s;i<l news of William Grey's death
fills me with dismay. I am led to exclaim
with Charles Lamb, " All are gone, the
old familiar faces." An acquaintance of
iiearh' forty years, made during honey-
moon times and renewed annually at one
place or another, always with great
pleasure and profit intellectually and pro-
fessionally, to me, at least; he was acute
in his observations, exact in his descrip-
tion of natural objects, well read and per-
fectly honest in his expressed opinions.
.\ friendship with such a man was a joy
indeed.

As a high priest in orchid culture and
one of the best all-round plantsman in the
i'nited States, it will be long ere we meet
his like again. His essay on orchid grow-
ing for the New York Club, and his cata-
logue of orchids, are both out of print. I
think they are valuable, especially for be-
ginners.

I might mention many things of him as
a social companion, but this is not the
time. W. R. Smith,

Botanic Garden, Washington, D. C.

CHICAGO SHOW, 1897— DECORATIVE GROUP OF GEO. WITTBOLD.

chids in this country at the time, and so
increased it that it rated among the finest
in the world.

He was a reader and student all his life
and was much devoted to his fine library.
He did much to advance the art of gar-
dening, both in his practice, which was
liberal, and bj' his writings, having been a
frequent contributor to the horticultural
periodicals of earlier days. In connection
with thecultivation of plants, in early life
he took up the study of insect life, and
at his death left one of the best entomo-
logical collections in America.

He was a Mason and Knight Templar
and belonged to the St. Andrews Society
of Albany, the Albanv' Caledonian Club,
of which he was the first chief, and other
societies. His old friend Wm. R. Smith,

Parkersborg, W. Va.

The first chrysanthemum show ever
held in this city was a credit to our florists
and quite a treat to the public, but was
not nearly the success financially that
was hoped for. The weather was against
us, it having rained the whole week. Be-
ing the first exhibition of this kind, there
were no prizes awarded, although the
flowers shown would have won prizes at
any show.

The principal exhibitors were Dudley &
Son, who showed decorative plants and
'mums; G. A. Hiehles, showing princi-
pally decorative and blooining plants;
and G. Obermeyer, who confined himself
almost exclusively to chrysanthemums.
G. O.

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Boston.

QUIET AFTER THE THANKSGIVING RUSH-
FLOWERS MORE PLENTIFUL AT LOWER
PRICES. — CHRYSANTHEMUMS NEAR THEIR
END. — children's HERIIARRIMSON EXHI-
BITION.— FRANK WALSH RECOVERING. — A
LITTLE RECEPTION. — VISITORS.

The customarj' reaction after a holiday
has been experienced in the cut flower
trade since Thanksgiving Da\' and stock
has begun to accumulate once more intlie
supply centers. It has not been possible
to maintain prices at the Thanksgiving
notch although there was nothing about
them as cjuoted in this market either un-
seasonable or unreasonable for the sea-
son as average quotations. All indica-
tions point to a range of lower rates this
coming winter than heretofore and the
discrepancy between the Boston market
and those of other large distributing
points is practically a thing of the past.
Carnations are coming in more freely
than during the past month, quality
averaging high but prices resist any per-
manent advance. On roses some favora-
ble prices, from the growers' standpoint,
are quoted but after one has seen the high
qualitv- of the selected stock that must be
provided in order to realize these figures
it is easy to realize that the average
prevailing prices are far below these top
figures. Chrysanthemums are about
finished as a factor in the market. A few
fine late ones are available, among which
it might be noted that Wm. Edgar is
sending in some fine Minnie AVanamaker
that bring $1.50 per dozen and it is diffi-
cult to find anything that will nm any
higher. Violets are coming in more freely
and selling at an outside price of $1 per
hundred.

The annual exhibition of dried and
pressed specimens of native plants, flow-
ers, grasses, sedges, ferns, etc., collected
and mounted by the children, was held at
Horticultural Hall on November 26 and
27. The exhibits were better than ever
before and highly creditable to the young
contributors most of whom were under
fourteen years of age. The specimens were
displaj'cd on tables there being sufficient
to fairh' fill both halls. Several exhibi-
tors showed over one hundred species and
varieties, botanical and common name,
habitat, etc., being specified on each card.

Frank Walsh of the firm of John "Walsh
& Son, Melrose Highlands, who was
accidentally shot a week ago Monday is
improving and is now considered out of
danger. He had a very narrow escape.

A little recepti )n in a quiet way to
Edmund M. Wood is on the list for
Thursday evening of this week by a few
of his more intimate friends in the busi-
ness.

Visitors in town: Paul Berkowitz of
Bayersdorter & Co., Philadelphia, Win-
fried Rolker, New York, James Paul,
Lenox, Mass.

A New Bedford Specimen.

The illustration shows a plant of W. H
Lincoln grown by James Garthley and
shown at the New Bedford exhibition,
which was pronounced by Mr. A. H.
Fewkes, who judged the plants, to be the
finest plant he had seen, unexcelled by any
specimens ever exhibited \>y the noted
Boston growers. Note especialh- the
size and evenness of the blooms, the
abundance of foliage, the absence of visi-
ble stakes, small size of pot and dwarf
character shown in height of plant as
compared with its great spread. Mr.
Garthley also appears in the photograph.

CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANT-NSW BEDFORD SHOW. 1897. GROWN BY JAMES GARTHLEY.

Denver, Col.

Thanksgiving trade. — roses good. — an
artistic chrysanthemum decoration.
— salvia ,\nd meteor roses effect-
ively used. — news items.
Thanksgiving in Denver was accom-
panied hy rather more than the usual de-
mand for flowers, with a fair supply of
good cjuality. The unusually warm
weather brotight chrysanthemums early,
and the demand for Thanksgiving ex-
hausted the supply except a few late ones
held in cold houses for Christmas. Roses
are good, and enough for home use, car-
nations rather scarce, but fine and good.
Mr. Jacobson of the Park Floral Com-
pany has some unusually good Cartledge,
also fine mignonette. Fred Hall is send-
ing in some good roses from the Gallup
place at I'niversity Park. Denver climate
and soil can beat the world in Wootons,
the stems and substance vie with the
Beauty.

Weddings have been plentj' this fall, but
no elaborate decorations. The present
style of bringing out young debutantes at
an afternoon tea hardly suits the florists,
as decorations are very simple compared
with the elaborate parties so much in
vogue to introduce the pretty buds a few
years past. A reception a few weeks ago
was particularh' attractive. Yellow
chrysanthemums, asparagus, glimmering
%vith small electric lights, framed a bower
in a large hall, where pretty maidens
served the frappe. The table was decor-
ated with French \vired bows of yellow
ribbon, while the entire room was effect-
ive in j-ellow mums tied and twisted with
ribbon to match their fluffy heads. In the
parlor electric lights peeped from boucjuets
of pink roses on the mantel, and a Royal

Danish jardinier on the piano held a hun-
dred long stemmed Maids. The dining
table was in valley, with green and white
ribbons and the room in pink chrj'santhe-
mums.

As Denver has not received so much at-
tention as she deserves the past two
months, it may not be amiss to mention
a dinner table arranged just before fi ost.
Twenty guests were seated at a round
table in one of the most beautiful banquet
rooms in the city. A tall embossed vase
held an immense bunch of salvia, around
this ten baskets of Meteor roses were
tumbled, each handle tied with wide scar-
let ribbon, eight crescents of salvia sur-
rounded these with large bows where the
points came together, making a continu-
ous garland in Dresden style around the
table. The baskets were given to the
ladies as favors while the gentlemen had
Meteor roses.

Mr. Valentine, president of the Park
Floral Co., has just returned from the
East, where he has called on the leading
florists.

Perry Gallup, of the Gallup Floral Co.,
will play football and in consequence of
the Thanksgiving game has a broken
collar bone, which rather interferes with
work at Pueblo, where he is laying out
and superintending a new fifty acre park
for the city, his plans having been ac-
cepted in competition with eight or ten
older heads. This necessarily takes him
from Denver while good weather lasts
and will give him enough to do when
spring opens.

Christmas always comes a few minutes
after Thanksgiving and florists are look-
ing for shipments of holly and green which
will be the most popular decoration for
the next month.

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The American Florist.

433

NEW CARNATION ARGYLB.

One of the leading department stores
of the city has just put in flowers: if plate
glass and white tiles and stylish sur-
roundings can draw custom, they will
get it.

Cincinnati.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT NOTED. -SOME FIKE
BONNAFFONS AT THE FLOWER MARKET.
— VIOLETS SCARCE. — MR. ED. FRIES ON
THE SICK LIST. — BOWLING NOTES.

I am glad to be able to report a general
improvement in the cut flower market.
Since the first of last week there has been
a steady Improvement, until at time of
writing, values have increased fully 50%.

The last week's business may be recorded
as one of the best this fall and for the
first time it has been in favor of the
wholesaler, and also satisfactory to the
grower. Thanksgiving brought a decided
increase in business especially in cut
flowers; pot plants move slowly. All our
store men report having done a big trade
and in most cases much more than was
anticipated. There was a scarcity of
violets felt on Wednesday and the whole-
sale dealers were using the wires in all
directions. Roses, carnations and 'mums
were sufficient to meet the demand.

At the Sixth street flower market
several vases of Bonnaff'on and Daille-

douz?, as seen at Charles and Will
Pfeifer's stand, were hard to beat, one
vase of 50 Bonnaff'on at Pfeifer's stand
made a gorgeous show and I doubt
whether this grand variety has been
shown in better shape at any of our late
exhibitions. E. W. Mack has been cut-
ting extra good Marie Louise violets,
Sunderbruch's Sons receiving the whole
output averaging 2,000 per week. The
first cold spell this fall arrived here from
Chicago on the 29th, on Tuesday the
thermometer recorded 8° above zero.

I am sorry to report the illness of Mr.
Ed. Fries; he is still confined to his room;
the boys wish him a speedy recovery.

434

The American Florist.

Dec. ^,

The store boys have organized a
bowling club which will meet every
Friday night, dues 25 cents a week. The
club contains a number of good bowlers
and promising youngsters. The follow-
ing officers were elected: C. Critchell,
president; E. G. Gillett, secretary; Frank
Ball, treasurer. They bowled their first
game last Friday night on one of Walnut
Hill's fashionable alleys. Mr. W.Gray vyas
high man, his two century scores being
made on several difficult spares. The
growers have also organized a bowling
club, and will be heard from in the near
future. H. Schwarz.

St. Louis.

BUSINESS FOR THE HOLID.VYS AVER.\GES
ABOUT SAME AS LAST YEAR.— A HOUSE
WARMING.— JOS. F. DICK.MANN SEED CO.
INCORPORATED.— BOWLING NOTES.

Business on Thanksgiving day aver-
aged about the same as last year, some
dealers claiming an increase, while others
claim the reverse. The supply was suffi-
cient to meet the demand, with the excep-
tion of carnations and violets, Californias
being exceedinglv scarce, and wholesaling
at $1.50 to $2. ■

The members of the club have received
an invitation from Mr. C. W. Wors to a
house wanning next Saturday evening,
it being the occasion of the opening of
Mr. Wors' new store at 2740 Olive street,
which was formerly occuqied by Mr. Con-
nors. "No flowers sold at retail" is a
prominent sign in Mr. W.'s window.

The Jos. F. Dickmann Seed Co. has
been incorporated with a capital of
$20,000, full paid. The business was
established by Jos. F. Dickmann, the
president of the new company, in 1S7S.

,\t the meeting of the Bowling Club
last Monday evening, the highest scores
were made' by Messrs. Beneke, Young
aud Kuehn. All members are requested
to be present next Mondav night as lousi-
ness of special importance is on hand.

Chicago.

MARKET CONDITIONS.— VIOLETS SCARCE,
'mums NEARLY OVER.— FUNERAL OF FRAN-
CIS LUDLOW.— DEATH OF MRS. K. SCHIND-
LER.— VARIOUS ITEMS.— VISITORS.

The market this week has been some-
what quiet, but stocks have not accumu-
lated in any one line. The cut of roses
appears rather light. In good stock the
supply is nearly equal to demand, and the
poorer grades are easily disposed ot
though at low figures. Beauties are still
in fairly ample supply. Medium length
stemmed stock has the call and brings
proportionately better prices than extra
long. While the latter may be had in
quantity at $25 to $30 the medium easily
commands $15 to $20, the proportion of
rather short stemmed stock being very
small. Meteors have suffered a little by
the cloudy weather, but are compara-
tively free" from bull heads yet. Brides
and 'Maids are good on the average.
Perles are in little demand and unless of
real good quality rather slow to move.

The week opened up with a short sup-
ply of carnations but towards the middle
aiid latter part stock ruled more easily,
with the exception of whites, which are
still rather scarce. Prices in this line
have weakened a little in colored sorts of
inferior grade particularly. The supply
of violets is still limited, the better grades
being far short of supply. Many houses
in this vicinity which are planted to vio-
lets have not yielded a single blossom
yet, although the stock is apparently
sound and healthy and covered with

plenty of buds, which, however are very
slow in developing.

In bulbous stock valley remains in mod-
erate demand, selling for from $4 to $5.
Romans are more plenty and have dropped
to $3 for average quality. Paper whites
move rather slow at $3 and $4. Har-
risii, considering the early season, are
verv- fine and meet with a brisk demand
at from $15 to $18 for the best.

'Mums are nearing their end. A few
good blooms are still to be had, a few
choice late varieties commanding $18 to
$25, but the demand appears to have
fallen off considerably. Flower buyers
are now looking forward to something
else.

At Reinberg's some exceedingly fine La
France roses were seen, with stems aver-
aging from 15 to 24 inches, color excel-
lent and decidedly first-class in every par-
ticular.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson report
a brisk demand for wreathing, holly, lyco-
podium, etc.

Among visitors in town were W. L.
Morris, Des Moines, la. and S. H. Church,
with the Vail Seed Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
The funeral of Francis Ludlow on Sun-
day, November 28, was very largely
attended by representative florists.
Among a score or more of beautiful flo-
ral pieces was a large standing crescent
wreath from the Lincoln Park gardeners
and a handsome casket decoration from
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wittbold. The inter-
ment was at Graceland. Among those
present were Aug. Dressel, E. Wienhoeber,
S. J. Pearce, John C. Ure, R. J. Donovan,
Chas. Hartwig, Geo. Wittbold, C. Strom-
back, Harry Packham, E. Newsome, John
Lang and Wm. Chadwick.

Mrs. Katherine Schindler, widow of
Wm. Schindler, 43 Marion Place, died
Wednesday, November 24. Mrs. Schind-
ler was a woman of noble spirit and ster-
ling honesty, and esteemed b_v all for her
genuine worth. The funeral was at
Graceland on Sunday at 2 p. ni.

New York.

BUSINESS QUIETED DOWN. — TESTOIT AND
CARNOT ROSES ARE I'OrULAR. — CHRYS-
ANTHEMUMS SCARCE. — THORLEY''s NEW
DELIVERY SCHE.ME.

Trade cjuieted down immediateh- after
Thanksgiving Day and ordinary condi-
tions prevail once more. Brighter weather
has improved the color and quality of
stock in general, the receipts being also
increased with a slower outlet, which has
brought prices down to normal range.

Nothing specially new in tendencies has
been noted in the Thanksgiving demand,
but it is true that New York trade is
inclined to prefer its roses in a less ad-
vanced stage of bloom and the roses on
the wholesalers' tables are more in the
bud form than in previous years. This is
better for the retailer, better for the ulti-
mate buyer and better for the reputation
of the rose. -In roses Testout seems to
have taken a new lease of popularity and
it is undoubtedly true that Camot is
beginning to be a favorite, deservedly so,
the writer thinks. John H. Taylor is
growing his new Dean Hole and proposes
to give it a fitting formal introduction to
the trade at an early date.

Business at the wholesale establish-
ments is much more satisfactorj- than
during the early part of the month. The
busy season is now fijlly on and the
wholesalers realize the necessity of hus-
tling for the coming three or four months
if they are to keep the roof Over their
heads through another long hard sum-
mer. Walter Sheridan has taken the

latch off his door and put a spring on it.
so now all one has to do is to push and
there v'ou are.

Chrysanthemums are getting scarce
and prices are stift'ening somewhat. Vio-
lets are more plentiful, top figures being
$1.50 per hundred. Harrisii lilies are
coming in freely and selling at $5 to $6.
per hundred. Highest price on American
Beauties is $4 per dozen, and there is a
good supph'.

Thorley now delivers his special orders
on a white bicycle, with a nice brass sign
suspended from the frame, the machine
being ridden bv- a colored man by way of
contrast.

Pittsburg.

TH.4NKSGIVING TRADE GOOD. — .\ UNIQUE
DECORATION BY LANGHANS & CO.

The Thanksgiving trade was fairly
good with all the florists this year, and
since then the demand has been about the
same as for the previous few weeks, with
prices very low on general stock, and it
looks as though they would not improve
much before the Christmas rush begins.
Stock of all kinds is plenty, with the
exception of violets, which have been
rather scarce; the dark weather of the
past two weeks has had a very apprecia-
ble eft'ect on blooms, but not enough to
cause any scarcity so far.

Messrs. Langhans & Co., Allegheny
Market, put up a very unique decoration
on Thanksgiving, the table arrangeineut
consisting of a prepared, large wild Mex-
ican turkey, standing on a base decorated
with yelliiw chrysanthemums; thefavors,
numbering 150, were the wish-bones of
chickens gilded, and within the bow a
bunch of violets tied with pale green baby
ribbon. The balance of the decorations
were palms and foliage plants. Mr.
Langhans had quite an experience in get-
ting so many wish-bones, but after a reg-
ular hunt among restaurants and hotels
he was successful. Mr. L. has been con-
fined to the house for several days with
an attack of tonsilitis, but is now able
to attend to business part of the day.
His assistant. Miss Mary Britenhaugh,is
also laid up with a very severe cold.

Mr. E. C. Ludwig, Allegheny Market,
reports business very fair, and plenty of
funeral work in demand. He has a large
decoration for Sunday night, consisting
of the decorating of a large hall in which
memorial services of one of the largest
lodges of "Elks" in the country are to be
held. Mr. L. says the decoration will be
chifly of palms, plants, etc., which will be
in keeping with the occasion.

Business with Mr. Jas. Dell, 508 Smith-
field avenue, is moderate for the season,
and Mr. D. is satisfied that he is getting
his share of it too. His Thanksgiving
trade was all O. K., having had cnoughto
clean up the stock ordered for that day.
Mr. Geo. W. Duff, 108 North Highland
avenue, E. E., also reports trade very fair
in his new location and looks for increased
business in the near future, as the erection
of a large department store building
opposite to him will no doubt materially
assist in bringing the people to that loca-
tion; heretofore it has been mainly a resi-
dence street.

Mr. C. J. Ford, Jr., representing Mr. A.
Herrman, New York; Mr.Thos. Hill, with
D. Landreth Seed Co., of Philadelphia;
S. S. Skidelskv, of Philadelphia, rep-
resenting M. R'ice & Co.: H. F. Michell,
The Whilldin Pottery Co. and Robert
Craig were recent visitors, and report
trade very good. Regia.

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The Aj^ erican Florist.

435

St. Paul.

TRADE FOR THANKSGIVING DAY ENCOURAG- j

ING.— SU ,V KOUAL TO DEMAND.— VARI- |

OUSI'EKSONAL ITEMS. —RECENT CALLERS.

Thanksgiving trade was very good,
giving the florists an extra opportunity
to be thankful they are not all in the
poorhouse or dependent on charity.
Stock was good with the supply about
equal to the demand. Retail prices on
roses ranged from $1 to 1.50 on the
smaller ones, and $3 to $5 for Beauties.
Carnations went at 50 cents per dozen
and violets at 50 to 75 cents per bunch.
'Mums were in good demand selling at
$1 to $3 per dozen.

The chrysanthemum season is about
ended here and the demand for them is
rapidly dwindling away. Frank Berry
of Stillwater is still sending In a few good
blooms.

Holly and bouquet green have made
their appearance, the first harbingers of
Christmas.

In roses there Is a good steady demand
for Beauties, which cannot be supplied by
flowers grown here. Why some of our
enterprising growers do not erect a range
of houses for growing this beautiful rose
and grow nothing else I cannot under-
stand. Other roses are in fair supply,
though a good many are being shipped in
from Chicago and Milwaukee.

Carnations are fairly abundant, though
there are not enough to go round. More
good flowers could be sold here if obtain-
able. Violets are now coming in of fair
quality. There is a good call for them,
the demand being in excess of the supply.

Palms and ferns, umbrellas, 'mums and
all ornamental and flowering plants meet
with quick sales.

Hoitomt & Co., doing business on
Western avenne, have sold out to Vogt
Bros., this store now being conducted by
August Vogt, and the place run by him
on West Third street, being discontinued.
C. Anderson has also recently started a
store on Western avenue.

Chris. Hansen has rented a large store
on East Sixth street, in the best retail
•district, and has a good display.

James Souwden is smiling over the
advent of daughter number 5.

B. F. Brown, of Fitchburg, Mass., has
recently set up a bag filling machine for
L. L. May & Co. This firm report a very
gratifying trade In packet goods.

Violet handkerchiefs have made their
appearance here, and take well. There's
nothing like knowing how to make your
flowers attractive, and in this day of
cheap boxes, wax paper, etc., there is no
excuse for sending out flowers in old shoe
boxes and other worn, soiled, second-hand
affairs.

Norfolk, Va.

Mrs. C. Reynolds, the Huntersville flo-
rist, has sold out to Mr. L. G. Blick and
has left for Ft. Wayne, Ind., where she
intends to make her future home. Mr.
Blick has made some substantial improve-
ments about the place and has built an
additional house for violets. He has
also equipped a fine flower store on
Granb3' street, one of the finest and busi-
est thoroughfares in town, and reports a
marked improvement oil along the line.

Messrs. Taggart & William have
retired from the flower business.

Homo.

The new Director}^ will be published
February 1, 1898. Everything revised
to January 1, 1898. Price $2. Adver-
tisements for the Directory should be sent
in at once. American Florist Co., 324-
Dearborn street, Chicago.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdverllBfiiienls uniler thl» licml will be Inserted at
the rule of ll) cenl» a line mcven worilBi eacli Inner-
tloli. CaMli iiiUBt accooipiny ortter. riaol advs. not
aiiinlltetl under tbU head.

Kvery paid Hiibscrlber to the Amkukan Florist
II receive <»n regueHt, a coupon tor

'.)l:';i KrIe Ave . ChlcaKO.

SITUATION WANTED- By Hardener; air
O furnish Kood teBtliuonlals from private i
nierclal places. Private preferred.

erlcan Florist.

SITUATION WANTKU-As assistant under fore-
man. Life experience (12 years) as ^.-rower. Ger-
man, single; 'l^ voars In this country. Address

Iowa, care American h'lorlst.

SITUATION WANTED— A younK man seeks work
In tlie Kreenhouses; well up In all branches. First
class references. East preferred. .Vdilresa

HKl.r, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — By practical cut flower
grower on flrsl-class place. Capable to take full
charge of place. Beet references. Address

Ni.\oN 11. GA.No, care Am. F'lorlst.

SITUATION WANTED-By florist; 20 years experi-
ence In commercial greenhouses. Ho 1 rose and
carnation grower. li..\perlenced in all departments
of the trade. B Z, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By young man experienced
In rose and carnation growing. First-class refer
ences. istate wages. Address
ALE.\. MO.NTGuMERY. Waban Rose Conservatories,
Natlck. Mass.

M ft. care American Florist.

W^

54.S W. Madison St.. Chicago.

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liosK liiLL NuKHEKiEs, N'ew Hocbclle, N. i'.

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TANTBD-Kellalile Hreman. steam boiler, and gen-
^ eral helper for summer. Apply to

VAl'GHAN, MlKEI.LAK & WlNf'ERSON. Chicago.

ANTED-A steady man as night fireman to at-
tend to two steam hollers. Wages ill. 110 per
eek. Address with references.

K. care American Florist. Chicago.

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ANTED— Experienced all round grower. Steady
position to steady man. Apply In person. Single
preferred.

KE

s'BERd Buos.. 51 Wabasli Ave., Chicago.

WANTED— By two practical growers to lease green-
houses. lU.OUO to 20.(XX) teei of glass, wUh dwell-
ing house and laud, with privilege of buying. Green-
liouaes must be up to dale In construction. Would
take place about June. It^HS. As we mean business we
would be pleased to receive particulars In full. Ad-
dress KELIAHLE No. :», care American Florist.

FOR SALE— Wlio win give me a fair price for alive
tloral business now making $12(Kl yearly profit.
Have other business. Must sell. Address

X Y, care American Florist.

FOR SALE CHEAP— A florist and seed store In city
of .'lU.OOl} Inhabitants ; business estabtlsliedy years.
Reason for selling sickness. Will bear Investigation.
Address 1), care American florist.

FOR KENT-Elght Kreenhouses. all new full stocked,
everything on the place that belongs to the busi-
ness, all private trade; need $*HJU cash: the beslcliance

FOR SALE-FlorlBt'8 single covered wagon; height
abjuto feet, width abmt 4 feet, length about "(^6
feet; built to order, costing %-iiM. Used but two years.
Will be sold cheap for cash.

Vai.u;han's SfcEi) Store. Box li'^s. Chicago.

For Sale or Lease.

S.IXHJ Inhabitanis and a great watering piactj.

The reason of getting rid of the business Is \\\
health, None but those meaning business need
apply- Address

BOX 456. Martinsville. Ind.

FOR SALE.

At less than half its cost, or for rent, about
28,U00 square feet of glass -witli grounds and
modern firoom dwelling, built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new, all heated by steam,
well stocked and tn good order; located on street
car lines between St. Paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business estal)lished. A
splendid opportunity for a good live man. Sale
price, $10,(X)U; rent SloO per month. If you mean
business, address CHRIST HANSON. St. Haul, Minn.

Situation Wanted.

As gardener or general manager of
gentleman's place; thoroughly under-
stands his business; 23 years, references
from last two places; now employed at
one of the best and largest places in
South Florida. Present contract ex-
pires January. Address

W. care American Florist.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars ELLIS & FOI.LWOBTH,

write Milwaukee, Wis.

Read "Special Offer to Subscribers" on
first page.

nmi Worm Raisino.

GOOD PLANTS, r2.50 per 1000, or 81.50 per 600.
LARGE PLANTS. 8-1.00 per lOOO, or 82.50 per .500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J.

PANSIES.

ROEMER'S SUPERB PRIZE PANSIES.

PLANTS, atroiiK and bushy, tVj c\». per ItlO. by mall.

By express J2.00 per .500.

By express $4.00 per 1000.

Cash with order.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention American Florlflt.
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Nice Plants, at $3 50 per 1000.

Cash with order

BOUQUET GREEN.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates. We gather
our own greens and bring bv our own
boat direct. Also Christmas Trees.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN EVERGREEN NURSERY.

8. W. corner Clark St. Bridge, CHICAGO.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early aud profuse blootner, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. d.

Per 100

SMILAX-StronK 1 year $1.50 and $2.50

CLEMATIS-Leadlng kinds lor faU

p>EONI AS -Herbaceous, choice asat S.OO

NARCISSUS -l)"Uble and single Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES -Very

low prices. . , „

DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-land2year.

DAISIES ^"""'•''ke and Snowdrift 2.0Q

H. P. ROSES In assortment 10.00

r. A. BALLER. Blooinington« III.

436

The American Florist.

Dec. 4^

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar

E. F. Winterson

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

Cut Flowers^

-OF EVERY KIND-

OI/^LJ r^DAr\C Carnations, ^ j*, Roses ^-t
n 1 0 n Vj rv A U C ^* .,* .^ Violets, orchids.

Christmas Holly, Bouquet Greens, Wreathing and Wild
Smilax. Complete line of tlorlsts supplies.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

W. E. LYNCH,

tsr^ CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET.

Fine Stock a Specialty. CHXCA.GO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE,

-— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Wholesale ffower/\arKghi

Chicago. Dec. 3.
Hoses, Beauties, lonj;

.... 25 00? ;;u 00

short

Brldea. Bridesmaid

Meteors. Carnot

Kalserin. TeBtout

.... s mi- i: im
. .. 6 rO(- :> Ml
.... i.oo'" '■, tMi
4.00'- :• i«j

fancy

1 .^03 ■.Mill

Narcissus. Romans

IlarrlBll

■.'.". 10.00a i;' ml

4.00(.' .'. VU

Chrysanthemums

.... J.UO'ii.lO-tNJ

Asparaeua

50.00fe75.U0

CUT FLOWERS....

Roses, Carnations and Smilax.

Oldest Growers South. Try us.

GEO. HiNMAN. Prop. GEORGIA GREENHOUSES, Atlanta, Ga.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York ottice. ((d Fiftli .\ venue.

August Rolker & Sons,

Florists'
anrfQarden

Importers of S<^eds, Bulbs, etc.

New Fall List mailed free to all trade applicants.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

SUPPLIES.

E>. H. Hunt

THE -OLD RELIABLE- FOR

HOLIDAY....

•Cut flowers

of Highest Grade and complete variety.
You can depend on our most faithful
personal attention to your interests

s®- HOLLY, GREEN, WREATHING.
76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

\KEHHIC0TrdR05X0:

{ Hr/fousAiE Cut Flowers

U'lpuluTr. 8%WABASHAVC CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS,

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Raidolph St.. CHICAGO.

i^^CUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT,

WIWE DESIGNS: A Full Line. Write usfor

our Illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American Florist.

Bassett & Washburn,

Succestort to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avenue,
-^ CHICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with alt leadinR

varieties of Hoses and ("amatione.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Mention American FlorlBt.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.

Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAG-O.

Prompt Attention to all Orciere.

tWestern
New York. Try us.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING, 1^^:^^^,

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N.

HEADQUARTERS

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Design*.

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437

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

I ORCHIDS WHOLESALE DEALERS iw 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK.

'/i nYy''^ CUT FLOWERS, Telephone 2778--38th Street.

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION. BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED.

SAMUEL S. PENNGGK, Wholesale Florist,

1612 & 1614 Barker Street, "PTTTT il TkT*T T>TTT A V A

(Bet. Market and Chestnut), X'JllljilUXlilX'lllil., JTil.

Fine crop of CYPRIPEDIUMS now ready, $12.00 per hundred...-«.'«..-*..»»v'«..s«

FRED. EHRET,

wnoiesaie Fiorisi,

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD STREET.
Louj;Distano Ihon.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American FloriBt when writing.

Whol^^ale power/\arKgt5

New vohk. Dec. 1.

RoBes . Beauty, extra 15

Brides, Bridesmaid, Meteor 4

Testout, Camot 6.

Morgan 8.

< 'amatlonB 2,

Valley 3

Mlifnonette 3

Violets , 2,

Harrlsll 4,

Chrysanthemums 4-

Smllax 8.

Boston. Dec 1.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART3

Commission "'U'" Gut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

Bride. Brtrteemald, Meteor 4

Carnot 4.

CarnatlonB 1

Valley i.

violets

Adtantum ,

Smllax 8,

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.

UoseH, Beauties, select

short and medium.
" Teas specials

(10i836.no
00® 12.110
00("]2.()0
.00810.00
.00® 4.00
.00% 4.00
.00® 8.00
,00® 2.50
,00® 0.00
00® 20 00
00@10,00

00€l 30.00
,00® 4 00
OOfe 10.00
.00®10 OO
.00@ I .w
,00® 3 00
.75(5 1.00
.To(o 1.00
i.00®10,00

. 00®40-00
i,00<S 20.00

e.oo

4,l»l

ordinary

Valley 3

Chrysanthemums S

Violets, double 1

single

Smlla.Y,,

I 00
T:V,. 1.00
OOi" 4.00
II0®1H 00
OO® 1..50
75w 1.00
00® 16.00

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breai(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya
and Valley.

THOS. "VOUrifG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., new YORK.

WflUTER F. StiE,RIDf\N.

WHOLESALE

59 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.

Rosei shipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

Gut Flowers on Conlssi.

53 WEST 30TH STREET,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, ''''•n'"^!?"N''Mlsr'"*'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

ConBlenmeutB from regular growers asxiguetl separate space In our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments nionthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN.

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th street, UCIA/ vnDI/
near oth Ave. Blevateil K. K. ntu lUnri

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

ConsigumentK Soliciteil.

JAMES M. KING

is completing additions which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers for New York market pleasecall or write.
49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

Telepuone lt;75 ;istb St.

The New York Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN. ILL.

We now offer Roses, Carnations
Romans, Paper Whites, Lilium Harrisii,
Smilax and Fems^'*.,'«^'«..<

TO THE TRADE.

Wholesale Florists / ^^obbersin
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hi)rtlfiilliirn! Auctioneers,
84 HAWLEY STREET, - BOSTON.

Asparois Ploisos Idds.

strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

To Growers, Dealers and Buyers....
WE ARE NOW READY FOR BUilNEtS

OJ%.r^\riiv «& CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut newer ConslgomentB Solicited. Best market.

k

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK,

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, GARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price liHt on application.

FRANK MILLANG.

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Straat,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH.
Wholesale Florist,

40 So. i6th St., PHILADELPHIA.

CODelgnments Solicited. Special attention given to

eblpplHR orders

Look Distance Telephone yW)8 A.

438

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Dec. 4^

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those
in the trade.

A.d%'ertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Inch, $1.00; Column, SIO.OO.

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts, 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent;
26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

The AdvertlslnB Department of the AMERICAN
Florist is for Klorists, Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertaining to those lines ONLY.
Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Our IssiE of December 11 will be full of
valuable iKjliday matter. It will be one-
third larger than usual and go to every
live florist. Send vour adv. early.

Omaha.

Thanksgiving has once more come and
gone but only a small percentage of the
trade seem to be very thankful and they
are not wild with enthusiasm. This day
was dark and rainj^ and in all one of the
poorest of Thanksgivings.

The dark cold weather of the last few
weeks has affected all kinds of stuff and
first-class roses or_carnations are scarce;
some good chri'santhemums are still
shown, but the best are past. Prices on
all stuff still remain low. A. D.

Dayton, O.

One of the most interesting of school
exhibitions was the chrysanthemum
show. This was entirely the work of the
children, all the 'mums exhibited having
been grown b_v the children themselves.

The idea of this exhibit originated with
Mr. J. B. Heiss, who offered prizes of palms
to the most successful of these little flo-
rists. Air. Heiss is receiving great praise
by the public and local press, and is cer-
tainly deserving of considerable credit for
the success which the affair has met.

W. A. MCFADDEN.

NEAVE BUILDING.

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

of every description ol

High Class Floral Supplies.

Cattleya. OfChidS. Cypripedium.

Quotations issued weekly, forwarded
on request.

SEASONABLE

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Immortelles and Moss Wreaths. Cycas

and Calax Leaves. Fresh

Cape Flowers.

Ours is the largest Sheaf manufactory in

the country. We give extra quality,

extra weight.

Send for Catalogue. WHOLESALE ONLY.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Wbol^^ale power/\arK?fe

CI.VCINXATI, Dec. 2.

KOBes, Beauty Belect :iU.OO&33.00

medium 20.OO&20.OO

•• short S.OOal.i.OO

Brides. Bridesmaids 3 00® 5 00

Meteors 4.00(8.5.00

Morgana 3 00<a 5.0U

Penes 3.00® 4 00

Carnations 1-50

fancy 3 00

Valley 4 O0(g' 5 00

Narcissus, Bomans 3.00(g' 4.00

Violets 100

Chrysanthemums extra 10.00@l-'j.00

medium S.QOia 8.00

Smllax 12.60(5,15.00

Adlanlums 1 00

Asparagus 50.00

St. Louis, Dec 2.

Roses Beauties 23 00® 35 00

short 8 00315 00

Meteors Kalserln 4.00a 7.00

Brides. Maids 4.00(3. 7.00

'■ Mermets. La France 4.00® 7.0O

Perles, Wootton .S.OOta 5.00

Carnations 1.25® 2 50

Valley 400

Violets double "5® I.IO

California 1 50ffi' 2.00

Chrysanthemums fancy 15.00®20.UO

common 1.00.'Sj5 00

Smllax 12.50®15.00

BrFFALO, Dec 2.

Rosea. Beauties I5.00@36 00

Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors... 4 0,1® 8 00

Mermets 4 00® 7 00

Nlphetos, Perle 3.00® 5. UO

Kalserin f. 00®10.00

Carnations extra 1 50<§. 2 00

ordinary 1.0.1(3. 1 50

Valley 3,004 4 OO

Violets 1 00® 3 00

Romans 4.00

Harrlsll 12 00®lt>.00

Smllax 12 O0®15.00

Adlantum 75® 1.25

Milwaukee, Dec. 2.

Roses, Beauty, extra 15 00®20.C0

medium 8.rO@15.0O

short...- 4.00® 8.00

Brides, Bridesmaids. Perle 2 00® 4 00

Testout, Slebrecht 3 00

Carnations 1 50

Violets , 1.25® 1.50

Valley 5.00

Narcissus, Romans. 2 CO® 3 00

Smllax 13 00

Adlantum. .75

Asparagus 75.00

Illinois Cut Flower Co.

WHOLESALE
FLORISTS . . .

. n nr.....n 51 and 53 Wabash Ave.,

J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr. Chicago.

Consignments of Fancy Stock solicitecd.
Special attention given to shipping trade.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Pine St . ST. I.OniS, MO.

^SrXlNCINNATI.O.

5PCC/AL ATTENTION Given To StiiPPisc Onoefis

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

(Incorpuruteil. I'alil up Capital «KIO.0O.l

Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER, COLO.

tyThe dry climate of Colorado enables our growers

to grow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

liZZ PINE STREET,

^^~ ST. LOUIS, MO.

I^A complete line of Wire DeslgrnA.
BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florists" DeslRns.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. 0.

I ROBERT CRAIG |

I Roses, Palms f

m and Novelties in Decorati%'e Wants.

i!|. Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilogs.

Fresh Seed; new and direct importa-
tions, $4 per 1000; $36 per 10,000.

PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

Flrftt-ClH8« Novelty.

20 per cant. dlBconnt to those announcing this novelty
In their catalotruee; also electrotype fumlBhed free.
Ask for price list and description.

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen. Calvados. France.

Agent: r H. Joosten. r.tS Greenwich St.. New York.

Stemming Wire

No. 20 8 4i per stone

21. 22, 23 60

24 60

St 90

38 . . , 1 40

22 cut 9 or 12 inches 75 per box

Rose Stakes. Carnation Supports

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

M.\NrKACTCKEItS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

liiBhr.l, lSx;i«)\l.; mail.- in twii sectioi

for cHrh nl/.e letter, |;lveii away witti flrgt

order of 50O letters.

Block Letters, I H or 3-lnch size, per IIW, $i.0O.
Script Letters f4 Fastener with eacli letter orword.
Used by leading Horlsts everywlwre and for sate by
all wholesale Hi^rlsts and supply dealers

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
64 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOCUE NOW READY.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

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439

Providence, R. I.

SATISFACTOKV TRADI-: THANKSGIVING DAY.
— MEETING OK l-LOKISTS' AND GARDENERS'
Cl-fli. — ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — A NEW
PREMIUM FUNI>. — PERSONAL NOTES.

Thanksgivinj^, one of the days florists
look forward to for a little boom in busi-
ness, has come and fcoiie, with quite satis-
factory results so far as trade was con-
cerned. The fortunates that had a jjood
lump of violets and colored carnations
were in luck; violets sold at si^ht. Koses
and chrysrinthemunis were in good de-
mand and found ready sale at an ad-
vanced ])rice. The weather was all that
could be expected for the month of Novem-
ber; that naturally helped things along
■our line.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists and Gardeners Club of Rhode
Island, was held on the evening of Nov.
26th and the following officers were
unanimously elected for the coming year;
President, James B. Canning; Vice Presi-
dent, Wni. E. Chappell; Secretary, Alex.
M. Rennie; Treasurer, Farquhar Macrae;
Executive Committee: Wa't rXichol,\Vm.
Hill and Ed. J. Johnston.

At the last meeting of the Rhode Island
Horticultural Society a letter was read
from Charles H. Smith, of Elnnvood, eulo-
:gizing the late librarian, Thos. K. Parker;
-with it a check for $100 was enclosed to
perpetuate Mr. Parker's name and estab-
lish a fund to be known as the Th(«. K.
Parker Premium Fund. A committee of
three was chosen to consider the best way
to invest the same. The "Chalk Talk"
Tjy Prof W. W. Bailey followed; subject,
■"How pollen is protected from rain and
snow." It was very instructive and en-
tertaining.

The greenhouses of \Vm. Appleton, Jr.
and \Vm. Goddard, were broken into last
■week; plants and flowers to quite a value
■\vere taken therefrom. The thieves dis-
played good taste, but their princi])les
Avere not commendable.

A. M. Rennie, who has been confined to
the house for a number of weeks is slowly
recovering, and has been at his desk a few
liours a day for business.
. George Johnston, of Johnston Bros, and
Wm. Butcher, are again off duty on ac-
<ount of illness.

E. J. C<illamore has opened a store on
X'pper Westminster Street in connection
-with his Franklin Street greenhouses.

M. J. Leach, of Pawtucket, reports an
"unusualh' good Thanksgiving trade and
lots of funeral work.

Alvertus Martin, (01ne\-ville) has ac-
cepted the local agency of The American
Jadoo Co. Little Rhody.

It costs nothing to get yournanie and
address in the New Directory. Send
your business card to the Americ.\.n'
Florist Co., 32-1- Dearborn street, Chi-
cago.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2}^- inch pots 40 cts. per doz; 82.50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

25i-inch pots 40 cts. per doz : 82 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3 inch pots 50 cts. per doz; 83.50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field-grown 84. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapledale (new) 88.00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
•varieties, 8400 per 100: Portia, Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

aiummimumiiiUiiuuiiiiumiuauuuuiiuiimmmmuiiiiiiAimiiiiiitiiiiititiiiiiiing

NEW GflRNflTION , *»• •"■ si««»«s ^ »»■

I "Mrs.S.A.Northway"

.1 .so/f .s/)c// pink, developing to
nearly pure white.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

We shall commence shipping soon.

O'ders booked now and
filled in rotation

PRIPT' PEf '00- $10.00. "si^

rnluLi PER 1000, $75.00. vrsT

Newer Geraniums.

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' 1-inch pots, $5.00 per iOOj*J*^*:>»
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per 100:
$25.00 per JOOO. Net cash..««.<v'*."«

GENERAL LIST OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' i-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000; unnamed, $20 per lOOO,-.'*..'*
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.
Net c^'k.-M-.<-J*:'t-M

Fuchsias.^

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that w^ill make early blooming
plants, $3 per lOO.^J*,^,^

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Florist •^5«v*,.»«v'«

As originators and intro-
ducers of
I "Silver Spray,"

"Tidal Wave,"
I "Daybreak,"

and "Rose Queen,"
each of which has, we believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for J 898 that

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a first-Class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has exeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new
ones. )

SEND
OUR PRICE LIST now ready, contains prices on many other plants. FOR

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., Geneva, Ohk

LAST OFFER OF

1^ , 10-12 in. diameter $30 00 per hundred

ndtrfi 12-14 in. '-42 50

llUlWd. 13l5in. 50.00

. ^ ALSO

\ '^aff^H C. Spiraea Japonica $3. 50 per hundred

X^^d-I^d-j^ Spiri'aMultitloraCompacta6.00

Spinea astilboides floribunda 6 00 "

In the Best Market Varieties. Only a few of each now left in stock.

iXopfHoUa"^"''"^^' ''°- L. 6. BOBBINK, RulHertord. N. J.

f E. G. HILL S CO. 1

I Wholesale Florists, I

n t

I ^^.^RICHWIOND, IND. |

FOR SALE.

A FINE COLLECTION OF

ESTABLISHED CACTUS PLANTS,

about 800, costing over $600; can be

bought for $200.

E. S. SCHMID, 712 f2th St , Washington, D. C.

GERANIUMS.

tiid bedders, New and
ni'.v. 50,000; 40 varieties,
iiiiy quantity $1.00 per
liHi l.\ i\ |>r. ■^^; fi.j.'i ij\- mail.
PANSIES. My standard assortment of best
l)rnilurtions. Any (juantity, 40c. per 100 by ex-
press; x)ijc. for SO mailed for trial beside any
oth.T. Seed of same, 1000 for 20c.
Bedding Begonias, Coleus, Petunia, Salvia, Verbena,

etc.. in season.
Ask lur list of (ieranlunis and other Btock.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COIVIPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

pjeonies, phlox, rRis, delphiniums,

ETC., ETC.

o'.A.cio^ -w. iix.A.srmrrc3.,

The Reading Nursery, BBAUINO, MASS.

ESTABLISHED 18M.

440

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Dec.

The gEBt) TRf'E'E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE AS!>OCIATIl>^,

Jerome B. Rice. Pres. ; E. B. Clark. 1st Vice-
Pres.: S. F. ^VlLLARD, Wfthtrstield, Coiiu., Sec'y

Vine Seeds and Sweet Com in Nebraska.

In the spring of 1897 the seed tirinvers
of the West again and for a third consec-
vitive season found themselves carrying
quite heavy surplus stocks that had accu-
mulated through an excessive zeal in the
production of seed crops for the purpose
of insuring against the p<issibility of
being unable to fill contract orders in full.
Large sales were made to a few of the
larger seed houses at sacrifice prices so as
to reduce this surplus, the prices being
made at below cost as an inducement to
effect sales.

This procedure, together with the gen-
eral condition of depression at the time,
resulted in a heavy shrinkage in the vol-
ume of the contract business of IS'JT
crops and as a consequence not more than
one-half of the ustial acreage was devoted
to the production of vine seed.s and sweet
corn this year.

The season of 1897 has been a peculiar
one. Musk melons and summer squashes
have generalh' made only a fair crop.
Watermelons have in some instances
proven fairly satisfactory, but altogether
considered, the crop has turned out very
poorly. Cucumbers have been a great
disappointment, the general yield having
been not more than one-half the usual
average owing to the dry early fall
months. Pumpkin and winter squash
have fallen way behind and are the poor-
est crops in their lines ever grown in this
locality-, owing to the ravages of cut-
worms, borers and the large squash bug,
all of which having been more destructive
than ever heretofore known.

The acreage devoted to sweet corn this
past season has also been greatly reduced,
as compared with the area planted dur-
ing the past five years. There was no
surplus carried over from last year and
as the season progresses it is found that
the yield is proving much shorter than
estimated, although the quality is excel-
lent. Stowell's Evergreen and several
other varieties will be short and contracts
for same will only be filled on a basis
ranging from 50 to 75% of the quantities
contracted.

The season of 1898 is a problematic
matter to the seed grower of the West.
Owing to the extraordinary success farm-
ers have obtained this past season in
growing small grain and coni, and feed-
ing sheep and cattle that have been, and
are now being brought into the seed-
growing district from every direction,
thousands of sheep and cattle to be fat-
tened for the South Omaha cattle market
but 15 miles distant, it will be absolutely
impossible to secure an acre of land for
the cultivation of seed crops next season
at anything like the prices recently paid
for same.

There has not even been the exchanging
of an old dollar for a new one without
loss in growing seeds for the past five
years, and it has been the common occur-
rence to be unable to even obtain the cost
of labor alone out of the proceeds of the
crop. At the prices that have prevailed
during the past several seasons there is
no inducement to continue seed growing
in Nebraska while there is everj- induce-
ment to carry on any kind of farming but
that of seed growing. Every acre of soil
will be needed in this localitv next season

for the production of grain and corn for
sheep and cattle feeding.

It is onh- reasonable then to feel assured
before hand that if seeds are to be pro-
duced next season here in Nebraska very
nuich higher prices must be obtained.
We have got to look the facts directly in
in the face. Opinions may vary as to
how nmch higher prices will advance, but
it is an opinion that they will not fall
short .of an advance of from 30 to 60%,
according to kind.

Starting in last spring with surplus
stocks reduced to the smallest quantity
known for several past seasons, with a
greatlv reduced volume of contract busi-

ness on hand, a consequent largely
reduced acreage this season and crops,
reduced far below the'average yield on
the one side, viz.: that of production.
Seed dealers on the other hand, through-
out the country should in making up their
catalogfues and price lists govern them-
selves accordingly "making hay while the
sun shines" hy advancing their prices and
not waste the opportunity now presented,
for the first time in several years whereby
they nun' regain some of the lost profits
of the past.

The assignee of Crosman Bros, will
continue that business until lune 1, 1898.

LAXTON'S

Finest Early Pea of the Century. -
Large Podded, Wrinkled, First Early.

UIghest Award, First Class Certlflcate Iroiu the K, U. S. after trial.

--w

of Duke of Albany, wUb large wrlnkleil Peas of the "Ne Plus Ultra" color when ripe and quite equal with that
famous. 88 yei unvanqulshed variety for flavor. "Gradus" is also the most distinct early Pea yet raised, and i»
alike good for talile and fur Bhtiw. PHICE-J15IMI per busliel. We have already booked large orders for the.
States for this variety. TERMS— (ash with order or London reference.

LAXTON BROTHERS, Seedgrowers, Bedford, England.

THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Grass Seeds

For Parks, Tennis Courts* Lawns, Ac. In

lancy ] and ■_* piiiintl pncitatt's ami Imlk

OSCAR KNOPFF&CO.

SEED GROWERS.

Sole Agent for the United States and Canada:

M. RUTTENAU. 15 to 25 Whitehall St.. New York.
Trade Catalogues and estimates cheerfully tarnished-
Orderspromptly fllleddlrect from nurseries at Erfurt.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Just received, extra fine selected pips,
per 1000, $ii.oo. Cash with order.

H. N. BRUN5,

690 W. Van Buren St. CHICAGO.

FAXON'S ^o^tJsl . PANSIES.

The best mixture in cullivaliim. H..wers very

large, thick and velvety, ul superb luh.rs and

markings. The pcrfeclmn of foiin and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1.00 each,

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Ci>rr(Kpondence B*iliiit,(l.

It coBtB 4 cents for eacb 600 foet of floor tpac*.

BURPEE^S
J SEEDS

! Philadelphia.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs/^PIants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

ivEw 'k'OFeHc ciT-sr.

Serd for quotations on all Klorlsts' Bulb Stock.

^«v DREER'S
Garden Se.e.ds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.

Titty .-tre the best at tlie
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade ooly.

HKNKY A. DREER,
Phll»<lRl)>hla. Pa.

ALM

c5^^^2^

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 3000
ICOCOS WEDDELIANA . 81.25 $10 00 827.59
ImUSA ENSETE . 1.2.5 10.00 27.50

■404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Nikoteen

i>y proTOini^nt u- t-ibib. Ctted for famigation or eprayliif
ludoori! or cat. 2ob poandi of tobacco In one pint o-i
BoIdt>y teedimen. Clrcalanres. FEi^BCURA

CI? CC- CHICAGO.

^|i[Quick!yMDo€s|ilt.*

W. & D's. "SURE CROP'' f

MUSHROOM SPAWN

f Hyaclnllis, Tulips. .Narelssus. ic. ,40. 4,

i SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. i

WEEBER & DON, 'WTaVol^eT {
114 « liHMil.crH St , NKW YOKK. N. Y. J

[extra choice flower seeds. {

I List fr.r ..11 appli.-atioii. I

k FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, f

I -^ ", V",' 'J'l"J'i"yi *j'-''"'?"^ 1

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441

Baltimore.

CI.UB MEKTINC. — ADVISMIII.ITV OF IKil.Il-
ING A snow MiXT YKAK DISCUSSKI).— Till-;
THE (QUESTION HOX. — UKATH OK TllK
MOTHER OF MK. I. H. MOSS.

Another r.-iiny nij;ht did not prevent
the club from having an enjoyable ami
live meeting, President Pentland was out
in spite of the weather, but did not favor
the boys with his promised essay on
Adiantum Farleyense because there was
so much talk he didn't have time.

The matter that stirred up such vif;i>r-
ous debate was a recommendation by the
executive committee that a flower show
be held next November. After the mem-
bers of the committee had expressed their
individual reasons for favoring the plan a
lively debate ensued. Mr. E. A. Seide-
witz ex])resse(l .-i decided aversion to hold-
ing a show unless a guarantee fund of one
thousand dollars could be raised. The
New York show with all its advantages
and splendor was a financial failure and
there was no use in our trying where
New York had failed. The only success-
ful show we had held was the first and it
was a success mainly because Mrs. Pres.
Harrison had visited it. ilr. Christy said
"Heaven helped them who help them-
selves," and if we all worked together we
could hold a show. Mr. McKoberts
thought a guarantee fund of one thou-
sand dollars sheer nonsense, and equiva-
lent to voting not to hold a show. We
had held profitable shows when we had
no guarantee fund and could do it again.
Our first show had paid everj- cent of
premiums to exhibitors before Airs. Har-
rison's foot crossed the threshold of the
building where it was held. If New York

held a ten story show and failed, Balti-
more need not fail by trying to hold a ten
story show. Let us hold a one story
show such as we began with and snceeeil.
-Mr. Flitton advocated a gcner.il slii)W
not confined exclusively to ehrys;nilhe-
mums. Mr. Donn thought the elul) capa-
ble of holding a good .show, and was sure
some of the mendiers would give their
best efforts toward making it a success.
Mr. Sands deprecated the guarantee fund
idea which seemed too much like begging.
Thought one chief reason of the club's
existence was holding annual shows, and
had no doubt that if ordinary prudence
and judgment were shown instead of
lavish ex])enditure in non-essentials, we
could have as good a show in 1898 as we
had ever held. Mr. C. M. Wagner was
also he;irtil\' in favor of a show, as were
apparently most of the members present.
The matter was finally closed b3- a motion
to have the executive committee prepare
plans for hoklinga flowershowinNovem-
l)er ls;)S, and lay them before the club at
our next meeting.

Bargains in Bulbs

Per 1000

Roman Uyaclntlis. 11-12 ctm $12.00

12-I6ctiii IT.,^0

Single Dutch Bedding Hyacinths, In sept, colors. 20.00

■• Forcing •• " 23 00

" Named " In sorts. 2od size ;W. 00

1st size, 45.00

LUlum Longlflorum, Japan, t:-.S Inch 18.00

7-'.llnch 35.00

Narcissus Trumpet Von Slon 9 00

Prloceps 7.0O

r.\SIl WITH ORDER.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

PANOANUS VEITCHII

CUaii plants in good condition.

7-inch pots, $1 50 each: $18.00 per dozen.

K-lll

at

wii.no, i(
JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

.... GERMANTOWN. PA.

For MILDEW on ROSES

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs. Plants. Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

BEST

TOBACCO/t(/J LOUISViat

~ SPIRIT CURED

TOBACCO CO

FkSfilfUR

Made from VIRGIN NIGHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess— NOT Adulterated. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In actluu. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrition of l^lanls. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

« « tf*#vr* *r*irrrpv«v*r¥*«v«vr>'«**vfrf#vv«

IilAA±*^«^AA«t«.M-»****A5.*A*J»l-LASA*A**AA«

PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER Jst, 1897.
On and after this date and until further notice my celebrated

--DIAMOND BRAND" ^^:^^^-:^

MISHROOM SPAWN^

Will be sold at the following Reduced Prices ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

$7.50 per 100 lbs. $65,00 per looo lbs.

I have succeeded in making such favorable arrangements that the increase of duty is now
largely neutralized and the above low rates are the result, while the quality is of the same
high grade as heretofore —

.^ ^ .< ABSOLUTELY UNSURPASSED < .* ^

New shipment just to hand. 50 lbs., $4.00; 25 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $1.00; sample bricks by
mail, postpaid, 25c; 24 page booklet containing full instructions free to buyers or intending
buyers (to others JOc).

GEORGE C. WATSON,

Juniper, below Walnut. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

442

The American Florist.

Dec. ^,

A Florist Poet's Troubles.

The court has said that Isaac H. Poole's
poetn- is worth $15. Captain Peter Law-
son had insisted that it wasn't, or at
least that he had not agreed to pay any-
thing for it, even if it was, but Justice
Underwood held yesterday thot he must
pay Poet Poole $10 for the verses and
$5.25 for thecost of getting them printed.

October 27 Captain Lawson was mar-
ried to Carrie M. Specht at 1198 Lincoln
Avenue. Miss Specht owned a florist's
store and was acquainted with Poole (an
old-time florist once located on Western
avenue). She asked him to dash off a few
lines to be dedicated to the couple at the
time the ceremony was performed. The
poetrA- was written, and submitted to
Captain Lawson and his prospective
bride for inspection. According to Poole,
the lines so charmed the j-oung couple
that the^' ordered 250 copies printed and
sent to the bride's home in time for the
wedding.

Two of the verses dedicated to Miss
Specht and Captain Lawson are as fol-
lows;
Clang! clang; cLing! Therf's a finirful. wil.l

alarm,
And all the heroes hustle to save from death or

harm.
Alas! They cannot quell it with all their skill

and art.
For the flame that is consuming is in the captain's
heart.

The ladders cannot reach it; the hose will not

avail;
The engine under pressure in idleness must quail:
There's only one can reach him and save the

faithful chief.
For the loving heart of woman is the measure of

relief.

Poet Poole was elated over the judg-
ment given him. "If that poetry, all
printed, isn't worth $15," he declared,
"then may I never again invoke the
muses!" — Ch icago Times-Hera Id.

Seedling Carnations.— Regarding the
proposition of sending seedling carna-
tions to other growers for trial, we do
not like it, and would not submit to let-
ting a seedling leave our hands, except a
partial interest was sold. What we
would suggest would be a committee of
three to visit all seedling introducers and
provide necessary means for that purpose.
The Morris Floral Co.

Marblehead, Mass.— The large green-
house of Mrs. Grace A. Oliver at East
Marblehead was badly damaged hy fire
on the morning of November 24, and the
contents, including a valuable collection
of plants were totallj- ruined.

Fall River, Mass.— The greenhouses
of John Wright were damaged to the
extent of several hundred dollars by fire
on the morning of Novenilier 25,

JUSTICIAS

VELUTINA.
NERVOSA FLAVA
2j^-inch $8.00 per 100.

Strong plants AERVA SANGUINEA,

$5.00 per 100.J*J*J«^'«..^

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,

■ WEST QROVE, PA.

AZALEA INDICA.

'.I to 10 Inch, full of buds $3.00 per doz.

10 to \i '• •■ ■i.m •■

13 to 15 " '• 550

Cinerarias, 2>^ Inch 200 per 100.

3 •■ 300

Calceolarlas'2M, " 3(J0

Golden Dwart MarKUerlte Cuttings 1.5U

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Green Streets, UTICA, N. Y.

Azalea
^Indica

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

Excellent plants in fine condition.
13 to 15 Inches high $12.00 per doz.

FINE PLANTS, WELL SET WITH BUDS. Per 100

10 to 12 inch crowns t 38.00

12 to 13 inch crowns 50.00

13 to 1.5 inch crowns 60.00

This stock is in fine shape, with bright, clean foliage.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

strong, aw and :i-ln. pot plants. $7 per lui: $('* per 1000.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Selected 3 year old Berlin Pips, *I0..50 per 1000. Per
Case of '3.500 $26.00.

field-grown plants with several

jng. This rose forces readily, and

MAKES SPLENDID SPECIMENS FOR EASTER SALES.
a^lSS.OO i^e-r lOO.

LILIUM AURATUM.

7 to y Inches W. 00 per 100

V to 11 laches 5.00 per 100

CRIMSON RAMBLER

f^OSE^S

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

.Japan grown A few thousand left in prime condition,
o to T $--'0 per 1000. 7 to '.> $:« per IlKIO.

p* a \I \l a e An immense stock, including THE CREAM OF THE NEW VARIETIES. President
V>/ll 1 I l/l J» Cleveland. Tarrytown, Duke and Duchess ol Marlborough, and others. Write for
list and prices.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS l^anlml^^^Allo "prait'^Trlls,' Grapevines and

Small Fruits. »S'- Oilalot: iie and Tiiul,- List free. Cortesfondencr •■nlicited.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0.

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

THE SENSATION
OF THE SEASON

Certlticated by tbe

iiltteeu of the clirysaDthemura Society of America at New York. Chicago.
Boston and Philadelphia.
"First prize amonK whites wherever exhlhltert _^ Tlie best mld-Beason white to date and to-
tltspenaable to every grower whether for exhlbltloo or the cut llower trade.
Plants ready March Ist and orders filled In rotation.

'ice, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, $3;
per 100, S20; per 1000, $150.

25 at 100 rate; 250 at UKKI rate

A. HERRINGTON,

FLORHAM FARMS, - - MADISON, NEW JERSEY

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

I HERR'S PANSIES CARNATIONS.

X ARE THE BEST.

X Fine plants, 75c per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

n,

My e.xpenences with the old and
the new will be ready Nov. 15, and
mailed for the asking.

Asparagus Sprengeri,

GREATEST NOVELTY FOR FLORISTS.

Read what Mr. F. W. Burbidge says
of it in "The Garden":

"It well merits the attention of all
interested in greenery for bouquets,
wreaths, and sprays. It is most hand-
some, drooping gracefully and natur-
ally from pot or hanging basket. The
growth thrown up in a free and
plumose manner 4, S and 10 feet in
length, of a fresh green hue and is
admirably adapted for all decorations
indoors. I have had fronds in water
that were quite fresh six weeks after
cutting. Ihe wonder is that such a
distinct plant has not long ago found
its way into Covent Garden by the
hundreds. It should, as it deserves,
soon become known to all growers or
select decorative material."

We were the first to grow Asparagus
Sprengeri in quantity and have sold it
in lots of 10,000 to those who know it
IS a good thing, a few thousand more
left.

Price, iVi inch, ready iar iV, $6.00 per 100, $1.00 per doz.

354 incli, •• "5 10.00 " 1.50

ft inch, " "7 so. 00 " 6-00

Seed to arrive tills month i5. 00 per 1000.

A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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The American Florist,

443

Qeveland.

FLOWERS SCAKCK. — HOWLING NOTICS. —
NEXT MEETING OI" FLORIST CLrii. — W. II.
BEAUMONT DAKRLY ESCAPES HEIXC,
BURNT OUT. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

The chrysanthcimitn season is about
over now and the principal feature of the
situation at present is the eonscqucnt
scarcity of flowers. A very few second
grade chrysanthemum blooms are still
coming in, but in most cases are not verj-
satisfactory as those that are not suffer-
ing from extreme senile debility, seem to
be of very poor substance in many
instances.

Carnations are very short in supply.
owing probably largely to the dull, cold
weather we have been ha\4ng for some
time. Fairly good stock wholesales at
$1. .'">() with not enough to go around.
Roses likewise are short in supply,
although very fair in i|uality on the
average. They also, consequent upon
shortages in other flowers, have stiftened
in price and good stock in standard sorts
are worth $5 and $6. Violets have been
chronically scarce all the season so far, at
no time have they been in really good
supply. A few of the earliest Harrisii were
in for Thanksgiving and retailed at $3
per dozen. They do not seem to be espe-
cially popular as an early venture and
sold rather slowh'. A wholesale price of
$2 per dozen, express charges on bidky
packages and incidental risks, will not
tend to popularize them with the retailers
either.

The bills incurred during the chrysan-
thenmni show are in process of paj-ment
and by the time of the next meeting, the
club will know just exactly how much

nuist be forked over to make good the
deficit.

The bowling club met as usual Monday.
There was a good attendance and a good
time for everybody, as usual. It should
be noted that the next meeting of the
Florists' Clul) falls not on next Monday,
but on the following Monday, the second
in the month.

W. H. Beaumont on Eric street, had a
very narrow escape from being burned
out Monday night. The building next
door being entirely destroyed.

The F. R. Williams Co. moved their
wholesale office on December 1, to 60
Huron street, where they will henceforth
conduct operations

Mr. Killen, travellingfor C. H. Joosten.
has been in the city lately.

Note that Monday evening, December
6th is an extra meeting for the bowling
club. As this will be ladies' night a large
attendance is expected to be on hand to
bowl and do justice to the good things
that will be provided. \.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

''AlSfY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

Palms,

Fandanus Veitcliii.
Ferns and flraucarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

SEND FOR
SIZES'^"
PklCfcS

CHhSTNUT HILL. = PHIIA.PA.

PALMS

AND

FtRNS.

The LARGEST STOCK west of New York.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""'VA'i^ll'o

€3€3«3CSCSC3C3«S«3^S«S«3«3^3«S«3CSC3«S(

% Areca Lutescens

MUST HAVE RQOni
MUST HAVE MONEY!

Hav'nt time to write poetry, and could na if I tried. But here are
my December prices-<^-<^'^'^tX'^-<^

Three plants 7-inch pot, 32 to 36 inches high, bushy, $1.50.
Three plants 8-inch pot, 36 to 42 inches high, very bushy, $2.00.
Three plants 8-inch pot, 42 to 48 inches high, very bushy, $2.50.
One plant 1 0-inch pot, 4 to 5 feet high, extra fine, $5.00.

The cheapest lot of Areca lutescens ever offered to the trade.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

444

The American Florist.

Dec.

4y

Syracuse, N. Y.
Thanksgiving day reports satisfac-
tory.— 'iMUMS SOLD WELL. — PLANT
TRADE VERY' GOOD. — BANNISTER BROS.
GO INTO BUSINESS.

For the past three or four v^-eeks we
have been experiencing very unpleasant
weather, wliich has shortened up the sup-
ply of flowers ver>' considerablj'. Thanks-
.ijiving week started in with a scarcity,
with the exception of chrj-anthemums,
and brisk trade. Reports from the vari-
ous establishments for Thanksgiving d;iy
are most satisfactory, despite the bad
weather, a drizzling, cold rain falling all
the time. While some claim an increase
of 15%, others figure up an equally good
trade, probaljly a trifle better than last,
vear. Unquestionably more trade could
have been done had it not been for a scar-
city of flowers towards evening, and, Jis
usual at such times, a large amount of
funeral work had to come in. Although
the prices on outside stock were rather
stiff, especially violets, retail prices ranged
more reasonable than last year.

Chrysanthemums were much in evidence
and sold extremely \vell, bringing from $1
to $3 per dozen, according to quality.
American Beauty, as usual, was the favor-
ite rose. There were quite a number on
sale, but before noon they were sold out
clean, bringing from $4 to $9 per dozen.
Other roses ranged from $1 to $2 per
dozen, a few extra fine Meteors and Car-
nots bringing $2.50. Carnations wereof
fine quality and many more could have
been sold; 50 cents per dozen was the
general price, and it was a hard matter
to get 75 cents for extra fancies. Violets
were largely called for, and although the
wholesale price, $3 per hundred, w;is
asked for them, this put a damper upon
the majority of would-be buyers.

In the pot plant line there was an ex-
traordinary largecallforferns, nice plants
in 5 andO-inchpots, and pans of the hardi-
est kinds for house culture, such as the
difierent A'arieties of nephrolepis,pte-iis and
adiantums. Prices ranged from 50 cents
to $1.50 each. A great manj' flowers
with small ferneries werre also sold. Palms
did not have inuA call. In flowering
plants, primulas at 25 cents, begonias at
50 cents to $1, and cyclamens at 50 cents
sold well, which is more than can be said
of chrysanthemums, people preferring
them cut, to the plants.

Bannister Bros, have opened a very at-
tractive store on the comer of West Gene-
see and Clinton streets. They are pro
gressive young men, and it is to be hoped
they will be as successful in their new
venture as they are in landscape garden-
ing. Alpha.

A. FARLEYENSE,

Extra strong plants from 3-inch pots
in excellent condition at $3 per dozen;
$20 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALT ATA at $5.00
per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EX. BOSTONIENSIS,
at $5 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA. Fine for
Fern dishes or specimen plants at $6.00
per hundred.

PTERIS TREMULA all sold.

A few PTERIS SERRULATA
at $3.50 per hundred, strong.

R. WITTER5TAETTER,

SEDAMSVILLE, OHIO.

CHINESE SflGR&D LILIES,

83..50 per basket of 100. 833.00 per 1000.

(^ A I I A ^ SPOTTED LEAF, fine bulbs, 83 per 100.
\^/~\ M^l^/-\. O Smaller bulbs at $2 per HO.

BLACK CALLAS. large bulbs, $6.03 per 100.
GOLDEN CALLAS. fiue plants, 81.50 each, 815 per doz.
PURPLE FRINGED CALLAS. ver>- rare, 50 cents each.

i^ A /\I \I A ^ ■*" ""^ newest varieties are liept in
W'.r^i Ti T/^aJ? slock. Prices low as the lowest.

Send for list of NEW AMERICAN CANNAS.

PHILADELPHIA.

Deutzia Gracilis....

FOE. I'OE.CIlSra-.

STRONG PLANTS $7.00 per 100

H. P. ROSES, 2 YEARS SS.OO per 100

AiiiiB <le Diesbach, Geiirral .lacqueminot, Paul Neyriiii, Magna Charta, and others.
COMMERCIAL Address W. S. LITTLE & CO.,

NURSERIES. ROCHESTER, N. Y.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

3-Inch potB S2.50per lUO, eO.OOperlOOO

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats
J1.50 per 100,

FERNS, 3-inch pots $5,00 per 100

CARNATIONS. Fleld grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and ycott. Write for prices,

VIOLETS.

Marie Louise, strong Held ktowp. Write for prlcea.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cutllnas $2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $2.00 per 100

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Bonn and Golden Fleece... $3.00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Kooted cuttings .JI ,5(1 per 100, $12.00 per 1000

O. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VAK1BTLB8,
ROSES, from 3-lncti pots,

CARNATIONS, for fsll delivery,
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
_ VIOLETS.

Prices low. Bend for list,

WOOD BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N. Y.

NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and teeled five years.
ONEIDA— Pure pink, healthy: no rust; continuous

producer; largest size bloom.
RED JACKET-Brltiht red. tine stem and calvx;

continuous cropper. IS^IO.OO per lOO,
Orders booked now to be fllled In rotation as fast as
rooted.
CJ- »*- -^A^-BLSMJE^^ XJtlow, Pff. -K-.

A Sample
Collection.

We are growers of 2,000,000 plants
per year, and wish every florist to see
our stock, so we make up this Jl.OO
sample of new and standard plants
worth 85.00 to any florist, as an adver-
tisement so you can order by the 100,
1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 lots.

MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

nORRIS, ILLINOIS.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

CARNATIONS

After the early Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many florists plant Carnations. We
have a few thousand plants heeled in in
the cold house suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants, the last of
94,000 set out in the spring.
800 Grace Wilder, 200 Scotts,
2000 Silver Spray, 600 Eriesconrt,
1200 Albertini, 300 Rosalind,

800 Dean Hole, 100 Armazindy,
1500 Portia, 100 Mrs. Carnegie.

S4.00 per 100.

J. L. DILLO\, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Always mention American FloriBt.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

We have the following named varieties heeled In on
the benches of a greenhouse, never touched by frost;

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT $10 00

MRS. C. H. DUHME 800

MARY WOOD, white, and DAZZLE SCARLET . 5.00
METEOR. ALBERTIM, BRIDESMAID, GOLD-
FINCH and some SCOTT 4.00

F. DORNER «5t SONS CO..

LA FAYETTE, IND.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

When wTitlnjr mention the American Florist.

,iSWa«Ga'ri51

I -»-^- Queens. l.i.-«:^ — l

tiCsnnffs. Gfumiams. Dmum ^

Jl_ StNO rOR OUR PKICE LIST (•

FIELD GROWN GARNATIONSi

New and standard vars, 8.5.00 per 100 and upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

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Northampton, Mass.

-1IIANKS(;IVIN(; TKADIC NOT I-ARTICII.A HI.V
BKISK.— H. \V. KIKLI) KNTERTAINS AT A
LUNCH. — A NP.W KLOKIST ARRIVKS AT
ALEX, park's.— KRKI) BARTLETT JOINS
THE BENEDICTS.— E. V. COI'ELANl) ALSO
ENTERTAINS.

Thanksgiving da_v opened clcai' anil
cold and was nearei- the old-fashioned
ideal than man}' of its predecessors, but
trade was not ])articularly brisk, in fact
many Saturday afternoons were quite as
good. However, it helped to work off
most of the late chrysanthemums, and
the end is now near. We all say there is
no money in them, ^-et next year will
probably fmd just as many grown, for
what would we do without them tn
cheer and brighten the dull dark days of
late fall, and though the exhibitions do
not seem to pay ^-et, the chrysanthenumi
still holds a place in the fancy of the pub-
lic that no other flower can fill.

A very pleasant prologue to the show
was the dainty lunch to which H. W.
Field invited the directors of the Horti-
cultural Society on the closing night of
the show, and which also marked the
discontinuing of Mr. Field's lunch rooms,
lie will use the space for his increasing
flower trade.

Alex. Parks has moved into larger
quarters down the street, and just now
Alex, is the happiest man in town, all on
account of that new florist in his family.

Fred Bartlett has at last yielded to the
wiles of the fair sex and taken to himself
a wife. He has the best wishes of all in
the trade.

E. P. Copeland entertained what he
was pleased to call the "working element"
of the society- at its last meeting, and
that they were entertained royally all
who know that gentleman will have no
doubts. G. W. Thorniley.

New Carnation Gold Pearl.

We have received from the Morris
Floral Co., Morris, 111., a sample bloom
of their new yellow caniation Gold Pearl.

It is said to be a cross between a cream
colored seedling (parentage not stated)
and Buttercup. The color is a clear yel-
low, deeper than anv- American commer-
cial variety we remember to have seen
and without trace of red or pink mark-
ings. The sample bloom was of good
size, form,calvx and stem.

Greenhouse Building.

Monroe, N. Y. — Glen Lea Nursery,
palm house.

Brooklyn, N. Y.— A. F. Walsh,
greenhouse 21x60.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting'' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facts."

THEO. F. BEGKERT, GlenHeld, Pa.

y miles below PlttHbury, Pa.

6HRYSI\NTH&MUM8.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson, Montmort, Ivory. Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow), Wanamaker. etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 Merrimac St., Lowell. Mass.

Please mention the American Florist
«Tery time you write to an advertiser.

tJATURAL
I OlZL

5T0LLEI1Y BUD'S m\Lmmm

100.000 VERBENAS.™'' SV^Mi^^"^

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas In the country.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

J. Iv. I^ir^XvOlV, :Blooi:x:ist>tAi'g:, Jb*&..

HRVSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS

Any of the following at $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

r

^^ Alcazar. Beaute Lyonnalse. Buff Ualry, CoDstellallon. C'rystallna. Chas. Davis, Defender. Eugene

^^^/ Datlledouze. Enfant de Deux Mondes, B. M. Bluelow, EvanKellne. Golden Wedding, Geo. W.

^^ Chllds Geo. Bramhall, Gretchen Bucttner, Golden Hair. Golden Trophy, H W. Relman. Ivory. Ida,

Joanna. Jayne. Louise Boehmer, Lorlel. Miss Minnie Wannamaker, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs. J.G,
Whillden, Major Bonnatlon. Mme. F. Bergman, Mayflower, Mrs. W. H. Hand, Mrs. Moses J Wentworth,
Mra^ Col. J. Thompson. Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Hlglnbotham, Miss M. M. .Johnson, Mrs. S. T. Murdoek,
Mrs. H. Robinson, Mlllbrook. Mrs. A. J. Jones. Miss May Wllllmson, Merry Monarch, Mrs. Perrin Modesto.
MIdnleht, Marlon Cleveland, Miss Agnes L. Dalskov, Mrs. l. Peabody. Mrs. Geo. J. Magee. Margaret Jef-
fords. Mrs. Martin A. Kyerson, Nlveus. New York, Oakland, Philadelphia, Paul Noisette, Pitcher & Manda,
Belne d'Angleterre, Shavings. Sunclad, The Oueen. The Times, Thanksgiving, Vlvland-Morel, William
Simpson. White Swan, Vellow Queen, Yanoma, Yellow Monarch.

'ftfr^jRlJ- VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ^^^^SH^.l-A^sr^*-

"HERE IS WHERE YOU GET
YOUR MONEY BACK/'

Plant BRIDE AND MAID ROSES to follow mums.
We have extra strong plants; well seasoned wood.
will soon make a crop of bloom, at the extremely
low price of 2 cts. each, where 250 or more are
wanted. <Jash with order.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, ML

Soovenir Chas. Tyrner

Ivy Qeranium.

3000 rooted cuttings at I'+C Add 10c
per hundred by mail. Cash with order.

GEORGE F. BRAYBON,

KENT, PORTAGF CO., O.
When writing mention the Amerloan Florist.

ROSES.

FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS.

No. 1, two to four ft., cut back to two ft.

Marechal Niel, Yellow Rambler, Hybrid Per-
petuals. Mosses, Hardy Climbers, Madame
Plantier, and Wichuraiana.

All on own roots except Marechal Niel,
which are grafted on non sprouting roots.
These plants are very strong ana wellashaped.
Prices on application. Adoress

W. F. HEIKES, Mgr., Huntsville, Ala.

..PANSIES..

... «s£;e;]d ...

of thelinest strain, tl.OO per pkt. of WIOO seed; $«.co
per ounce:

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

LockBox254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansles.

ised, from 2 in. pots
per 100. J20.00 per 1000.
Cash with order.

Send

per 1000.

GERANIUMS

for samples.

i^peE^r> :BOE^ie:ivEM«,

CAPE MAY CITY, N. J.
When writlnjr mention the American Florlat.

Double Primula, white and red S4. 00 per 100

Chrysanthemum Futeseens Hulleriana,

Hneat yellow Daisy In commerce, from 2?^ In.

pots, 75 ctB. per doz.

Begonia Argentea Guttata, from 23^ tn.

pots. $2.r>0 per 100; rooted cuttings .... $!.50perl0fl
Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

446

The American Florist.

Dec.

Notes.

If you have any crocus or tulip bulbs
not sold they should be planted at
once. Cover well when planted so late,
they don't pay to grow inside. Have
you potting soil and sand enough
undercover? Are your pansles covered?
Have you stopped up all the places where
cold winds may come In? If you have a
large tree to move this winter, have you
dug the trench around It and filled In with
leaves, so as to save labor of so much
picking in winter? Is your storm door
ready? Have you selected the variety of
chrysanthemums most desirable for next
season and put stock plants in proper
place? Have you everything ready for
the holidays? Is your dormant stufi" for
Easter well rooted and covered, where
you can get at comfortably?

Have you prepared to meet any demand
for Asparagus Sprengerii, Spiraea Anthony
Waterer, Spanish irisor white and yellow
snapdragon this season? Are you posi-
tive that you watered your azaleas? Do
you not remember that they are fre-
quently potted as they arrive and the
water when poured in pot runs around
the ball and out the bottom of pot ? You
know you have been told to soak them all
in a tub of water before potting them,
just take another look at them to be sure
they are not wilting. Are you growing
any foliage or fancy grasses to go with
lilies this season? It is a good plan to
do so. C. B. W.

Red Spider on Carnations.
What is the trouble with the carnation
foliage I send? Subscriber.

Your plants are infested with red
spider and the way the branches look
there must be a good dose of them. The
only remedy against this pest is water,
judiciously applied . If your benches have
good drainage use the hose freely for
several days in succession on the infested
plants with the whole force at your dis-
posal, spraying so all sides of the plants
receive a share of the dousing. This is
especially effective on sunny days when
the little rascals are more active in their
perambulations over the leaves, often
spinning very fine webs. In this state
a sudden dousing comes unawares and
is more eflfective. Fred. Dorner.

Mike: "What was it Pat said when he
fell through the roof of the greenhouse?"
Denny; "Oi have a pane in me soide,
begorrj !"—/";<«.

Jardinieres, Potsf Pedestals

ADAPTED TO

Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
and Decorations.

Write us for Illustrations
and Prices.....

%4e

BURLEY & TYRRELL, 42-44 Lake St., CHICAOO.

HOLIDAY SUPPLIES.

HIGHEST QUALITIES. J^ S ^* CLOSE PRICES.

HOLLY

BOUQUET GREEN.

Our XXX Brand, the GOOD kind. We can also supply
SOUTHERN OR COMPETITION STOCK.

IMMORTELLES .■* J<
CAPE FLOWERS,

Rattan for Wreaths, Etc., Etc.

HEAVY.

WRITE FOR OUR ^ ^ Ji

HOLIDAY CIRCULAR,
J* J* j« JUST ISSUED.

BOOK YOUR order NOW FOR

NEW GROUP OF TUBEROSE BXJLBS.

True Excelsior Pearl "Hallock" Strani, Strictly First Size, per 1000, $8.00.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITY.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Write for PriceH.

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAg'nVm MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Btro., Etc, Bto.

L. B. BR AGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

8@"01dest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States.

Grand New Lily of the Valley.

Convallaria Majalis Alba Grandiflora. '^

Tortin
Variety."

First Class Certifiicate R. H. S. of France.-

-Award of Merit R. H. S. of England.

Worth
Your

T

HIS Grand New Lily of the Valley, which we are now able to
offer in large or small quantities, is twice the size and
substance of the best strain of the Berlin variety. From

the photo reproduction herewith it will be seen as photographed
side by side with first-class Berlin stock. The foliage is particu-
larly robust, and the flower spikes equally so, averaging 1 ft. in
height; the individual bells are quite double the size of the ordi-
nary variety, of purest white, and average at least 18 to 20 on
a spike.

B®"American growers who anticipate growing their own
Valley should begin with our 1 year planting crowns of Fortin's.

.TDS l»3.0O per 100; »35.00 per lOfKi. Strong one year ptantlni; crown»,
»5.6o per MHO; W40.00 per lO.IKJO. Special prices lor large quantities.

LAATON BROTHERS, Bedford, England.

TERMS— Cash with order or London reference.

Notice

ny Flowering C

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447

Six
Six
Six

R Years

In the Lead
Still There!

"CART[R'S D[CORATIV[ [V[RGR[[NS."

Dame Nature has put a gloss on our greens this season; they are greener than grass and as smooth as glass.

Especially our Wild Smilax, which is the finest I have ever seen. Carter's Wild Smilax is packed only in three

different sizes. Size No. I, "our largest"; cases contents of same will cover

lA/ 1 1 Q 600 square feet; net weight 50 pounds, price $8.00. Our No. 2 cases will cover

400 square feet; net weight 35 pounds, price $5.50. Size No. 3, our smallest, "little

SivllL A/V. but loud," cases will cover 200 square feet, net weight 25 pounds; price $3.75.

Brothers, there is a "heap" in the name when it comes to decorative ever-
greens, especially Wild Smilax, and you want to see that you get "CARTER'S." Let me tell you why it pays
to get "CARTER'S" because they are carefully selected, free from trash or sticks, neatly packed in well pa-
pered nice light cases, fresher than others because his goods are gathered and
PALM LEAVES, shipped the same day. Weather cuts no figure, his teams are running, rain or

"Chamaerop," shine.

<<Sabal." Chamaerop Palm Leaves— These beautiful palm leaves will not wilt in deco-

ations and will last quite a while, cut with long stems. Can furnish any size —
any quantity — $3.00 per J 00. Sabal Palm Leaves, "the steam heated room kind," a close second to your pre-
pared palms. We can furnish any size, any quantity, cut with long stems, $4.00 per 100.

Chamaerop Palm Crowns, 3 to 5 feet high, 4 to JO leaves, per dozen, $4.50.
PALM CROWNS . . - Long Needle Pines Florists are continually increasing their orders for "CAR-

. . . NEEDLE PINES. TER'S" superb brand of Needle Pines. Last season was a "Record Breaker."
I have another lot that is fit for a king. Assorted sizes, per dozen, $3.00.
Write for prices on Holly and Mistletoe. Our agents:

W. S. ALLEN, 17 West 2Sth St., New York.

E. H. HUNT, 76-78 Wabash Ave, Chicago,

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, 137 Oneida St.. Milwaukee, Wis.

A. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS, lU So

S. S. PENNOCK, Ifil2-U Barker St., Philadelphia.
HUNTINGTON & PAGE, 78 E. Market St., Indianapoli<
E. H. MICHEL, 1620 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
,th High St., Columbus, O.

Can furnish stock promptly or will be sent express charges paid when cash accompanies order.
NEVER SLEEP," therefore are never caught napping. Let us have your XMAS orders.

GEORGE M. CARTER, Evergreen, Ala.

'WE

Providence, R. I.

The annual txhibition of chrysanthe-
mums under the management of the
Rhode Island Horticultural Society
opened in Music Hall on the 11th and
continued three days. The rain of the
first evening orevented a large attend-
ance; on other days the patronage was
very fair. The hall was well filled with
exhibits and about all space was occu-
pied. There was a noticeable falling off
in fine specimen plants. Judging from
that standpoint, the show was not quite
up to some former exhibitions. Cut
chrysanthemum blooms were superior on
the whole, being better grown than last
year. Not many new varieties were
shown.

The arrangement of groups about the
hall was much better than ever before.
Groups of chrysanthemums, palms and
miscellaneous plants were very artistic-
ally massed, it being the desire of each
exhibitor to carry off the first prize for
the most artistically arranged group.
The display was not confined to any
particular class, commercial men, pri-
vate gardeners and dealers taking equal
interest. The Providence Ladies' Orches-

tra was a pleasing feature of the show.
They gave a concert each evening.

J. J. Jensen, of the Park Greenhouses,
made a very artistic display of mixed
plants, foliage and blooming. In the
center stood a broken column about 9
feet high made of yellow and white chrys-
anthemums, Daybreak carnations and
English ivy, on top of which was a large
dish of growing ferns surmounted with a
white dove. The effect was very pleasing
and represented much labor. Miss Wil-
lard, of the Hope Greenhouses, made a
lavish display of plants usually grown in
a greenhouse. They were grouped with
good effect.

Wm. E. Chappell made a very pleasing
display in pyramidal form of miscellaneous
plants under a Japanese canopy. Around
the base were yellow chrysanthemums in
pots and Nephrolepis Davallioides, also a
group of palms and Ficus elastica. Fair-
brother & Wood made a big display of
the Boston fern banked to the celling
under the balcony. They also displayed
cut flowers. Wm.Goddard, Alfred Powell,
gardener, made a fine group of choice
plants not grown for profit about here
which were beautifully arranged. Wm.
Hill made the banner exhibit from the

critic's standpoint, displaying about the
same line of plants as is usually found in
private places. Ed. J. Johnston's display
was all right; he always does things that
way. Hazard Weeden Co. had a very
creditable display of well grown plants
beautifully arranged. Little Rhodv.

Christmas Trees.

All pirfect specimens, nursery grown, su-
perior to trees collected from the woods.
Prices f. o. b. cars, Geneva.

Per 100 1000

SPRUCE, 3 to 5 ft $8.00 $70.00

" 4 to 7 ft 9.00 80.00

" 6 to 9 ft 12.00 110.00

" 8 to 10 ft 20.00 150.00

BALSAM FIR, 3 to S ft. 10.00 90.00
" " 4 to 7 ft. 12.00 (10.00

" " 6 to 8 ft. 15.00 r25.00

W. & T. SMITH CO.,

-GENEVA. N. Y.

448

The American Florist.

Dec. /,

Mansfield, O.

The Berno Floral Co. have added an-
other rose house to their plant, covering
12x50. Mr. Berno reports trade as being
quite encouraging. Their new delivery
wagon, if I may put it thus, is a "thing
of beauty and a joy forever"— a joy to
Mr. Berno, who can take out his palms
in zero weather and rest assured that
Jack Frost cannot touch their tender
leaves. It is a handsome as well as a
most serviceable construction and at-
tracts a deal of attention as it flies along
the business thoroughfares of the town.

Mr. Henry Beam was "beaming" with
pride as he took us through his houses.
His stock, both roses and carnations is
doing splendidly, and his 'mums never
looked finer. Homo.

Council Bluffs, la.

McPherson & Reid have opened a retail
store do wn town with Bert Cole in charge.

J. F. Wilcox has purchased the stock of
candy and fixtures on Broadway just
west of Pearl street and his opening took
place on the 20th. The front of the store
was handsomely decorated and the dis-
play in the windows was fine. Inside
were palms, chrysanthemums and potted
plants galore, also a decorated dinner
table and sideboard. These attractions
and music by the orchestra crowded the
place. It was a grand success.

G. R. H.

ToPEKA, Kans. — The Kansas State
Hort. Society will hold its 31st annual
meeting in this city December 28-30.
Wm. H. Barnes, this city, is secretary.

Brockton, Mass.
A call for a meeting of Gardeners and
Florists to consider the matter of organ-
izing a club brought together a party of
about forty on Tuesday evening at the
Metropolitan Hotel. Temporary organi-
zation was effected and a committee
appointed to nominate permanent offi-
cers, etc. The delegation from North
Easton numbered sixteen. A lunch was
served at the close of the meeting.

Read "Special Offer to suljscribers" on
first paire.

Oneco, Fla. — Reasoner Bros, are just
completing a model house 20x100 for
equatorial plants. It is even span,
cypress lumber throughout, 24inch glass,
heating by hot water.

re not in the woods but we are
headquarters for ^

also

select grade

Bouquet Green
Delaware Holly

We also ship out perfect Palms
and fine Ferns at reasonable prices.
Order Green Wrealhinji for Thanksgiving now. Unexcelled service in
Cut Flowers. Write for quotations. Special price in quantity.

ELLIS & PQLLWORTH. Milwaukee. Wis.
GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

Extra Roses and Carnations, Violets,
Lily of the Valley. The best stock
offered in the Boston market ....

07 Bromfield St., and iS Chapm

BOSTON, MASS.

Ferns, Moss, Galax, Leucothoe,
Palmettos, HOLLY, best quality, and
all holiday greens. '^"'■'^''nIw EoKiand.

Price Lists on Application.

i§S-§fe [ Place Holiday orders now for Kelsey's-

WE LEAD IN

Prices, Quality, Service. ;

GREENfHOLLY

WREATHING,.* ;

MISTLETOE, Etc. :

It is to every Florist's advantage to corre- '
spond with us on these items. We '
know how, have the stock and
proper facilities for instan-

Can save you money whether you buy
by the crate, ton or carload.

Send for Special Holiday Circular

W. W. BARNARD & CO.

186 East Kiiuie St.,

CHICAGO.

lg&&&&gig:6g^&&&i§^-«««;-9'5«:-§§:-§:-S?

GALAX LEAVES

BRILLIANT GREEN "^^^

BRONZE AND
LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS -^

LEUCOTHOK SPRAYS-Per \m. :5c; per UXtO
$t;, 00. Wholesalers supplied at very ppectal rates.

CASE A
CASE B

(2ASF C liiKiWGalax, assortedslzesand colors.
TBKMIS (ASll-Shlpmentsfrom Bostinor North

Olve explicit shipping directions, otherwise 1 use beat judjment. Telegraph orders save time. Order
e or more cases as ubove. or In very lartre cases— Uiila-x bv thousands, color and size: Leucothoe spravs by
indreds or thousands Jiamples and full Information KKKK. .Aidress all communications to the Introducer. "

HARLAN P. KELSEY, I J 23 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass.

Cut Smilax

15 Gis, PER STRING.

RED PAIMROSES, 3-inch pots, %\ 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

MISTLETOE.

Every t^iece weU BERRIED, $2.00
per bbl.: $15.00 per 10 bbls.

FORT WORTH. TEXAS

CHRISTMAS GREENS. ^^

Laurel Roping ..•* ..•*
Holly Wreaths,

Christmas Trees,
Palm Leaves. ^*

Everythnleln the decorative line at mv
new store , fiixiou.

H. E. HARTFORD,

Established 23 fudburv Street,
1870. BOSION.

FERNS...

In dne assortment, fnun ."^ In. pots. ».3..'>0
per IC": ^8i;!0.0t) per 10((0

GHAS.T. DARLING, Stony BrooK, L 1. N.Y.

iSgj.

The American Flortst.

449

Grate Bars.

Reading Mr. Henry W. Gibbons' heat-
ing in last issue of Flokist, that part
ot it relating to grate bars suggests
to me the propriety of giving your re.-id-
ers my experience in that line, ho|)'ng
that some one who has shared with n.e
the inconvenience of grate bars breaking
perhaps in the middle ot the coldest night
of the season, may be enaljled to make a
change as I have done, whereby any dfli-
culty of this sort may be avoided and
advantages gained.

Some fourteen years ago I put in one of
John Dick's saddle hollers, in the con-
struction of which che grate bars arc
merely tubes as were also the sides of the
boikr, filled with water, connected with
the circulation. For twelve years the
boiler ran in every way satisfactorily
more especially did the grates, which did
not cost one cent for repairs during that
time, while right beside it stood another
style of boiler with ordinary (improved)
grates which was, as Mr. Gibbons sug-
gests, in need of a new set of grates every
two or three years and perhaps oftener,
and that not through the accumulation
of ashes in the ash pit. This necessarily
entailed the expense and trouble of
putting in the grates to say nothing of
the inconvenience of their giving away,
as they generally did, just ata time when
they were most wanted.

One year and a half ago in overhauling
and resetting a 50 horse power tubular
boiler for hot water, close system, it
occurred to me to borrow an idea from
past experience and try and replace the
common cast grate in the boiler with
something that would be less expensive
and inconvenient. The front of this boiler
being movable was taken off and two
IV2 inch holes bored, one on level with
grate and one near the top. A grate was
made with two manifolds, in length the
width cf grate seat, threaded right and left
and connected with 1-inch pipe the length
of the grate seat, and connections made
through the holes In front of boiler with
the circulating pipes leading to green-
house, forming flow and return through
the series of pipes in grate.

The result is after one severe winter,
and so far towards another, increased
power to the boiler, with no appreciable
increase In fuel, no trouble of grate break-
ing down and with thoroughcombustion
of fuel. In fact we would not exchange
for common grate under any considera-
tion. We burn hard coal with some
wood. There are "doubting Thomases"
who will read this and to those I say try
it and be convinced. Cannot say how it
would work for steam system, not hav-
ing had opportunity of trying it, but an
opportunity of trying is all that is needed
to find out how it will work. I am con-
vinced In the case of hot water, where it
can be applied, of its great advantage
over other grates. R. G. Milford.

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

CATALOGUE
MAKERS

Printers

/•'or Vlorhts and Seedsnieii,
8b & 88 Dearborn St., ■.* .< CHICAGO.

GLASS

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for Greenhouses, Conservatories. Ilot-
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Oils, etc THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

Always mention the American Flo-
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.^.

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GURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.,

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■ • ' ' MANUFACTURERS OF ■■"TTVI ■ VF \^\J^

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OUR Ft.OWER POTS are standard measure and all firstclass and we assure you they will give good
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They are more Porous than any pots smoother inside and oulside. perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Gi%'e them a trial nnd yon will not want a ly other. Remember these Pots are as
chtap as any other Pot on the market. Wriie lor price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. SYRACUSE. N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
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A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.

We maijuraclure all kinds of Flower Pots making a specialty of ^

^ Florists Standard Pots f

We are centrally located and can save you freight. Also head- J

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Flower

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pots, etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Fats

Send for price Met and samples (which will be sent
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Ji Gf SWAHN S SONSf niinneapoL^^'AIInn.

rGEO. KELLER & SON,

,MANlt'ACTrUEK8 OF

Flower Pols.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
near WriKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Flower Pots.

puts write to U8 lor ftpeoial I'riees hikI l>is-

couiits

Our pots are RED In color and Standard.

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..Wanted!

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PLEASE send us your busi-
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changed your address or firm
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was issued

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324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

REED & KELLER.

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122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

450

The American Florist.

Dec. 4^

Geo. J. Keller, our principal violet
grower here, had the larger part of his
violet houses planted to early chrys-
anthemums and had to delay planting
his benches until these were ready to cut,
which retarded most of his violet crop for
a time, but now the houses are all in
shape and as his stock is all pot grown,
it will not be long before he will be able
to double or treble his present output.

A visit to Geo. Sa\ age at the Kimball
greenhouses revealed the fact that he can
grow chrysanthemums as well as orchids,
for the few select varieties which he
planted this year are remarkably well
done; grown to single stems the flowers
are real monsters, his Philadelphlas being
extraordinary in size and would take
premiums in any exhibition. Special
mention should also be made of his house
of Cypripedium insigne, which just now
is at its best. More than a hundred vari-
eties can be seen here and it is a most
interesting pastime for the lover of these
plants to compare and study the different
shaped dorsals with their markings, the
pouches and their various shades, etc.
The rare C. i. Kimballianum, with the
large dots in the somewhat compressed
dorsal running into the white and with
a coppery lustre in the pouch, is one of
prettiest among them. A strange freak
also originated here five or six years ago.
It is one with a distinctively ribbed or
corrugated pouch, a good large flower
with broad dorsa' sepal and large spots.
The plant is now in an S inch pot and has
opened about 15 or IS of these peculiar
flowers. Every one of them shows the
same corrugation and Mr. Savage has
named it very appropriately C. i. corru-
gatum. Several of the pure yellows are
fully out, but Laura Kimball, with three
flowers is the peer of all, as everybody
must admit when they are seen side by
side.

Mr. Alfred Dimmock, of England, was
a visitor in town and as usual looked
over the interesting Kimball collection
carefully. His generous oflf.-r for another
growth of Laura Kimball was refused
this time; George wants to grow a big
plant ol it before he divides it again.
Several plants have found their way to
England since it bloomed first and divid-
ing so often may weaken the mother
plant, which at present is in very thrifty
condition, promisingseveral newgrowths
from eachlead. Mr. Savage's latestseed-
ling, of which I spoke a short while ago,
has received a first-class certificate in New
York, although the flower was badly
faded on Its arrival there and no wonder
for it had been open seven weeks before it
was cut from the plant, which is kept at
all times in the strong heat of the stove
house. The bright colors had by this
time faded out and in my opinion the
New Yorkers have not had a chance to
do full justice to this marvel; another
year they may have a chance to see a
fresh, well colored flower and then look
out for a sensation. K.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

The third annual chrysanthemum show
of the Grand Rapids Florist Club was
held In Lockerby Hall, November 10-12,
and from a horticultural point of view
proved a success, but financially was a
failure; the prize winners will realize only
about 207o of their money.

The arrangement of the hall was very
good. In the center was a large mound
of palms and tropical plants staged by
Henry Smith and Crabb & Hunter, the
Grand Rapids Floral Co. and Wm. Cun- |

ningbam occupying the corners which
were banked with palms. On the sides of
the hall were many well grown standards
interspersed with handsome bush and
single stem plants. On the stage was a
handsome display of cut flowers and in
the rear of the hall a bank of palms,
exhibited by W. Cukerski of the City
Greenhouses, not for competition, at-
tracted much attention.

Mantel and table decorations were in
evidence and a display of pansies, made
by Mrs. E. Arnold, was greatly admired.
The single stem, standard and bush
plants, grown by Crabb & Hunter were
magnificent and well worthy the pre-
miums awarded each, as were likewise
the chrysanthemum cut blooms staged
bv the same firm. In roses, Henry Smith
and the Grand Rapids Floral Co. made
some fine exhibits, as did also Wm. Cun-
ningham, Geo. Hancock & Son and
others.

Mr. Breitmeyer, of Detroit, acted as
judge, and the prizes were distrib-
uted between Crabb & Hunter,
Henrv Smith, Grand Rapids Floral Co.
and W. Cunningham.

St. Joseph, Mo.

The 'mum show at Krug Park attracted
many visitors and was a decided success,
thanks to Sua":. Rau.

Mr. J. N. Kidd held a fine chrysanthe-
mum show, some 1,500 well grown
plants being included in the exhibition.
A decorated mantel and wedding table
attracted much attention.

Mr. D. M. Reichard reports business as
verv encouraging.

Mr. E. Wiseman has taken charge of
the conservatory at the State Asylum
No 2.

The chrysanthemum Society of Oregon,
Mo., visited this city to compare the dif-
ferent varieties of 'mums. N.J.

Note offerof "Want Ads. Fki-;k" on lirst
pa-c.

AN 1898 CALENDAR

.J* .J* .•* bedecked with

FLOWERS AS THEY GROW,

and not as artists try to

Draw them. -J* -^ -*

"Art that Itself is Nature."

A SAMPLE SET

of LONG'S :* :■* :*

NEW FLORISTS CALENDARS

mailed for only ^* v< J*
20 CENTS IN STAMPS.

DAN'L B, LONG, Publisher,

BUFFALO.

THIS IMPRINT ON
AN ENGRAVING

MANZ

CMICAOO

IS A GUARANTEE
OF SATISFACTORY
QUALITY

uakes Illustrations tor tlits (lapcr.

KROESGHELL BROS. GO.

iaa:i»K.o'V":EJ33

Greenhouse* Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

JfL -

U iiL J rlr t III uion.

When writing mention American Florist.

^■y "NEW DEPARTURE"
rVENTl

y<ju can not get a GOOD THING for
nothin?. But the price of this apparatus is
next to notfini. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

Ment'on American Florist.

Our 1898..v..^..^

DIRECTORY.^

We are now at work on a corrected
edition of our Directory and Reference
Book ^vhich ^vill be issued "romptly on
February 1, 1898. The list of those in
the trade will be corrected up to date and
the A. B. C. lists of Roses, Chrysanthe-
mums, Carnations and Cannas will be
carefully revised to include all new varie-
ties, by men who arc authorities on such
matters. Valuable reference matter w^ill
be added, with other features. The ad-
vertising pages will be handsomely em-
bellished, and add to the attractiveness
of the book. Rates for this advertising
on application...^-.^-.^..'*-.^

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Stseet, Chicago.

'897.

The American Florist.

451

Madison, N.J.

The fourth annual exhibition of the
Madison Rose ('.rowers' Club was held at
Waverlcy llall on November 16, 17 and
l,s. With the execptionof Tuesday, when
disagreeable weather prevailed, the at-
tendance was ^ratifyingly large, and the
exhibition throughout was unquestiona-
blv the best the club has made.

The hall was beautifully decorated
with festooning and groups of foliage
plants. The exhibition was auspiciously
opened by Mayor Albright with a brief
address, in which the local history of rose
growing was reviewed and the excellence
of Madison's chief product praised.

Naturally roses occupied a prominent
place and the prize winning vases were
superb. On American Beauty, L. M.
Noe, L. A. Noe and M. Tilden were the
most prominent prize winners. On Bride
and Bridesmaid, James Conroy, \Vm.
Charlton, J. D. Burnett and Walter Keid
were winners in the order named. In the
other classes, C. R. Christie and Wm.
McCormack were leading contributors.
Mr. Christie's mignonette was very fine
and the stove and greenhouse plants
Jrom Wm. Charlton and M. B. Maguire,
added to the attractiveness of the hall.

C. A. Work made a pretty exhibit of
flowering plants, not for competition'
Otherexhibitorsof note were: H.Oaimby,
who showed carnations, Cosgrove& Son,
flowering plants, Thomas Keefe, J. J.
Rvan, J. Querney, George Nichols and.
Wm. McCormack, who staged roses in
vaHetv.

The judges were Alexander Burns, Pat-
rich O'Mara and Peter MacDonald.

Jackson, Mich.
A carnation house, covering 20x156,
built in the best possible way and eq uipped
with all the modern appliances. Is a recent
addition to Mrs. C. Brown's greenhouse
plant. With this new addition Mrs.
Brown will have a total of 15,000 feet.
Both Mrs. Brown and Mr. Joseph Bless-
sing were unusually busy with funeral
■work during my recent call. Homo.

Wrentham, Mass — M. Meyer has
leased the greenhouses of the late G. A.
Draper for two years and will open for
business about December 1.

Portsmouth, N. H. — The magnificent
conservatories of Hon. Frank Jones have
been visited during the past fortnight by
nearly 4,000 people, who came to admire
the superb chrysanthemum display. This
large public attendance was very gratify-
ing to Mr. Robert Paterson, the gardener,
although nothing more than such a fine
exhibit of the gardener's art was enti-
tled to.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

"T T |C X T For Insurance against
JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v, F. H. A.. Saddle Rival. N J

GREENHOUSE WOODWORK.

Upen-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to Green-
house conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from those
that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their entire bus!
ness is conlined to greenhouse material— for it takes a long time for the lumber
to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber that only those ol
large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried lumber is to buy green
lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order dry lumber from the pro-
ducers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is cheaper for them to kiln-dry than
to hold the stock long enough to season it in the open air. We carry a large
stock and fill all orders with open-air-dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and
all other defects.

Write for Circuk
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, O.

H. M. HOOKER COMPANY,

ST and 59 W. Randolph Si., CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSE GLASS °"-

Speclaltu.

NT.

PURE LINSEED OIL PUTTY, PAINTS, BRUSHES, ETC.

LARGE STOCK. PROMPT SHIPMENT.

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STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send tor Catalogue.

NOTHING

Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

DAVIS BROS. MANFG. CO.,

Office and Shops: 576-584 Clinton St., 569-583 Barclay St.,
IVJIIv'WA.lJKilBJB;, WIS.

GREENHOUSE BOILERS A SPECIALTY.

EVANS' IMPROVED
Challenge
Ventilating
Apparatus.

Write fur llluslrated .atnl.iKue.

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORKS,

Richmond, Ind.

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES.

See our Catalogue

452

The American Florist.

Dec. 4^

Index to Advertsers.

Advertising ratea 4:^8

Auen J K.. i:'

American Boiler Co... 4.):.'

Amllnf? EC 4 ''^

Baker C F til n^

Bailer FA 4."

Barnard W W .4 Co 44.s
Baseett & WaahDurn .4:in
Bayersdorfer 11 & Co i:is

Beckert Theo F 115

Blanc \ & Co 413 444

BoDblnk JjC . .4:3

Boerner Fred 4i.j

Boston Letter Co 4:>S

Brague L B 44t;

Brajboii Geo F 44)

Brown P. 4.i.5

Bruna H N 41U

Burley & Tyrrell 41ii

Bnrpee W Atlee & Co .440

Carmodv J D 4oU

Carter Geo M 447

Chocolate Cooler Co 44S
Clucaa & Boddlneton

,440

Lensrenfelder C 444

Letelller & Sona 4:«

LUtle W S & Co 444

Mtlletield U V 4M

Lackland LumUo 4jl

Long 1) B 450

Lonedttle Kdw 44:)

Lor ' & Uamuaiu i'o..453
Loulsyllle Tobacco Co. 441

Ltcus J & Co 452

Lyucb VV E

Co.,

Cole Geo E & Co 44;

Colorado Florlata' E.v.4:l'.
Conard & Jones Co — 443

Conley John & Son 4:).

Cottage Gardens 414

Craig Robt 4;is

Cunningham J H 435

Darllni: C T 41.^

Davis Bros Mtg Co. ..451
Dickinson Co Albert 44(1
Dletach A & Co 451

Dillon J L .. 444 445

DomerFred ASona Co. 44 4

DreerH A 440

KhretF 4:i7

Kiilott W H 4:ir

'Sills & Pollworth. 4:f) 443

Faxon M B 440

Galvln &Co i:<7

Gibbons 11 W 452

Olblln & Co 461

Gamey Heater Co 4iu

HallAsa'n 451

Hancock A Ron 444

Hanson Christ 435

Hart MA 4r

Hartford H E J4.s

Heacock Jos 441)

Helkes W F 445

Herr Alberts! 442

HerrDK 439

Herrlngton A .442

Hews AH & Co 44<)

trill KG *C.o 43'J

lllnman Geo 4;^*:

illppard u 451

Hltohlngs * Co 4..2

HJOker H M Co 451

Horan Edw C 43T

Hulaebosch Bros 441

HuntEH 431;

llllnola Cut Flower Co. lis

Jennings E B 445

Jooaten CH 441

Kaatlng W F i:*\

Kelsey Harlan P......44S

Keller Bros 44'.)

Keller Geo & Son 449

Kennlcott Bros Co 436

King J M 437

KnoplT Oscar & Co.... 440
Kroeachell Bros Co... 450

Kuehn C A 43S

Kuhi Geo A 4;r7

Laxton Bros 440 44t;

Lang Julius 437

\ Co 450

Marshall C L 445

McCarthy N F & Co...4:i7
McDonald & McManus437

MoFadden W A V»

MUlang b'rank 437

Monlnger J c Co 452

Morris Floral Co . 444
MuundCily Flo Co....4:is
National P.antco. .. .44s
N Y Cut Flower Co. ...437
North Mich Evergreen

Nuispry Co 435

Peacock W P 435

Pennock Sam'l 8... . 437

Prince AG &Co 436

yuakerClty Mc'h Wks.j.ii

Kandall A L v.%

Kaynor J 1 437

Heed OlasaJt PalntCo 449

Held Krtw 437

Heed \ Keller 449

Keinberguros 4:in

KlceM&Co 4:18

Klcksecker C H 4as

Koemer F 440

Rogers P'k Floral Co .43n

Kolker A & Sons 43o

Schiller J L 440

Schmid E S 4:i9

Scott John ,443

Sheridan W F 4:tr

Slebrecht *Sod. ... 4:ifi
Simmons W P & Co .439
Situations. Wanta, etc. 435

Skabcura Dip Co 440

Hmlth Nath 4son 439

Smith W C 447

Soltau C 435

South Side Floral Co.. 445
Standard Fertilizer Co44i

k Harrison Co. 442

Struck J N & Bro 451

Sunderbruch H L Co. .438

Sutherland Geo A 44S

Swahns Sons J G 449

Syracuse Pottery Co. ..449
Traendly h 8chenck..43r

Vail Seed Co 449

VaughanJ C 445 l4(i

Vaughan. McKellar &

Weber H & Sona 444

Wee her & Don 440

Welch BrOB 437

WhlUdln Pot Co 449

Whltton & Sons 442

Winter & Glover 435

wlttboldGeo 44;

Wltterstaetter R 444

Wood Bros 444

Young Jno 437

voungThos.Tr 4:^7

Young John Welsh... 441

Editor American Florist: Allow me
through }-our pages to kindly thank the
man\' old florist friends of my late dear
husband, who attended his funeral, act-
ing as pallbearers, as well as sending such
a number of beautiful floral designs and
other acts of condolence and sj'nipathy
in this my time of sorrow.

Chicagci. Mrs. Sarah J. Ludlow.

CYPRESS
ijoHN CI GREENHOUSE
^ MATERIAL

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It lowers the vitality of your stock, L«vit write for particulars of mv tempering' Apparatus.

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Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, DECEMBER ii, 1897.

No. 497.

ITlHE AmERICAI!! LI^1L©|B1!§T

Published every Saturday by
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

:i14 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

KHHteni Oltiee: 67 Hromfleld St., ISogton.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe. 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.
OKFK'KH.^ ADAM (jUAHAM. Cleveland. O., presi-
dent: KAKyrnAH Mackae. Providence. R. I-, vice-
president; W. J. STEWAKT. tJT Bromfleld St.. Boston,

OFFirEHS-ELEOT (To be Installed Jan. 1, 1898) -Wm.
K. Gude. Washington. I> C . president; A. Donaghue.
Oniaha. Neb . vice-president; secretarv and treasurer
as before. Ne.vt meeilnK at Omaha. 18H8.

CO JV TENTS

Sniiiicstions for thi' lioliilay trade -153

—Phuits suitable for Christmas gifts 4.53

—Holiday trade.. 454

— Ilolidiiv trade in the retail store ..4.54

Washinsitou Farli^ (Jhicaso (illus.) 454

Orchids ' 456

Precautions against fires 457

Carnations.— Summer planted under glass 45H

New YorlJ 459

Chrysanthemum Mrs. C. H. Peirce (illus.) ....4.59

Chrysanthemum revie\v 460 461

Chicago 461

Philadelphia 461

Boston 463

Florists' Fire Association 463

Denver, Colo 467

Grand Rapids, Mich 468

Floricultural education 469

St. Louis 469

The seed trade 470

.Vsparagus Sprengerii 470

Buffalo 471

Only an old geranium 472

Cincinnati 473

St. Paul 473

Worcester 474

Rochester 475

Newport 476

Pittsburg 476

Mihviuik.-.' 477

Kr,-|,ill.j .■.■,lili;l l.nlli- OuilM;: uillt.T 477

The liUlillr llk.s In I,.. I ll,ll-J..,l 478

Anothrr v.Olon s|i..ii from .Mrs. .lerome Jones. .478

Catalogues received 478

Adianturacuneatum 479

Sharon, Pa 480

Nashua. N. H 480

Piivsalis alkekengi and Franchetti 481

\\;lsh i nuton 482

nn'c'Tilly ;ind how to make a hotbed 482

.\mkrican Cukvsanthe.mums at E.sg-
i.isH Shows.— Major Bonnafton, Col. W.
B. Siiiitli. Modesto, Inter Ocean, Western
Kins, Shasta, G. \V. Cliilds, Golden Gate,
.Mrs. K. G. Hill and \V. G. Newitt were
very much in evidence at the English
sliows. Australian Gold, exhibited in
this country tor a certificate as an impor-
tation, was .-i winner at many English
exhibitions.

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I SUGGESTIONS FOR THE |
I HOLIDAY TRADE. |

Plants Suitable for Ciiristmas Gifts.

Most all the palm family may 1)e rec-
ommended ("or tins purpose. TheKentias
— Bclinoreana and Forsteriana — are per-
haps the best, closely followed by the
Latanias(Livistonia) and Arecalutesccns.
The latter, licing of (piicker growth than
the kentin, is ])erli;ips more profitable for
the flcirist to handle l)ecause he can con-
scientiously give his customers more for
the money expended. It will not bear
neglect (juite so well as a kentia, but I do
not believe in encouraging neglect in house
plant culture. The Araucaria excelsa is
also good, especiallj' for a cool room,
whereas some of the plants recommended
would not last very long in a tempera-
ture that the suljject under consideration
would delight in.

Adiantum Farleyense makes an elegant
Christmas gift, and although many people
cannot keep it very long in good condi-
tion in a dwelling house, still we know of
cases where it is grown with great satis-
faction in a sitting-room where the tem-
perature never or rarely ever goes below
70 degrees at any time, either at night or
in the daytime: and it must be borne in
niitid that in the dry atmosphere of a
residence it receives water at least once
ever}- da}- and sometimes twice. The
cool air from the outside must be kept
away from this tender child of the tropics
or it will surely sufler.

In a recent number of a contemporary
the editor in randomly guessing at the
probable origin of this remarkable Adian-
tum states that it is supposed to be a
sterile,Ariu of Adiantum Capillus- Veneris.
The best authorities give it as a possible
form of A. tenerum, though some experts
suppose it to have sprungfrom A. scutum
either as a sport or as a seedling. I have
seen and handled hundreds of these plants
and have never yet noticed it produce a
fertile frond. The only way to propagate
it is by the division of the crown.

The Nephrolepis exaltata, whether it be
the Bostoniensis or some of its near rela-
tives, also makes a grand plant for this
seasoti, especially when grown with suf-
ficient room to give the fronds that
graceful arching form, which our Boston
friends have developed so much as to give
it an international reputation. Itismore
readily jjropagated and grown into a
large size than is the Farleyense fern, and
it is bound to become one of the most
popular plants for the purpose indicated

that we h;ive in the whole list. It will
flourish in a lower temperature than will
the adi;mlum above referred to, and if it
is u.sed to decorate a room cooler than the
comfortable temperature of a sitting-
room, water at less frequent intervals will
have to be given. Any fern which maybe
grown to generous proportions may he
recommended for the purpose under con
sideration. The idea which I wish to
convey in this connection is that we must
keep in mind what is profitable to handle.
In the larger cities where all plants, no
matter how small they may be, are ex-
pected to be delivered, it does not pa}- to
deliver a ])lant the price of which is
tw-enty-five cents where the cost of trans
portation alone may be ten cents, leaving
out of the question the time consumed
and the original cost of the plant. In
this cemncction we have to be guided
altogether by circumstances. In smaller
towns where the purchaser carries the
plant or plants he has bought with him,
a cheaper class of plants may be handled. ■

Flowering plants are always popular
at this gay and festive Christmas time,
but if the weather happens to be cold
there is much valualile time taken up in
the packing if we would have them deliv-
ered in good shape. Azaleas are among
the most showy subjects for this purpose,
and if ke])t in a cool room will last in
good condition for some time.

A well-flowered cyclamen with ample
foliage is an ideal plant for Christmas. I
have known individual flowers of this
plant remain perfect for six weeks in a
window having a northern exjjosure in a
cool room.

Nearly all the begonias may be recom-
mended. The bright metallic lustre of B.
Thurstonii makes a telling contrast
among other plants, and although it is
not a free bloomer it may be sold as a
small plant and may be grown easily to
as large as it can be easily handled.

Chinese primro.ses are about as useful
as anything can be in a flowering plant,
as they may be sold as a small plant cheap,
or may be grown in size to occupy an
8-inch pot or a 10-inch pan. Plants of
that size healthy and strong ought to re-
tail readily in limited quantities at from
seventy-five cents to a dollar each.

Liliuin Harrisii for variety can be used
to some extent, and if the buds are show--
ing from half an inch tooneinch in length
by putting them in a temperature from
70 to 75 degrees at night and an increase
of 20 degrees in the daytime, they may
be had just right for Christmas.

Most of the showy and beautiful

crotons mav be recommended, and if

given a sitting-room temperatiire and

carefully protected frinn cold drafts of air

I there is' no reason why they should not

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Dec. II,

present a Ijrifilit appearance all thr(iu.L,'h
the winter; l)ut it" allowed to become
ebilled and remain so for anj' lengtli of
time some of their leaves will surely fall.
All the varieties suitable for bedding pur-
])oses may also with confidence be used in
the honiel

The use of plants for home adornment
is on the increase, and can be still further
used if florists themselves would only
take plants to their own homes for the
jiurpose of experimenting. Intelligent
advice c;in then be given to those pur-
chasing plants. I wish to emjjhasize the
point tliat I believe more plants are killed
bv neglecting to water them than all
otlicr causes combined, and especially is
this the case in the hot and dry atmo-
sphere of American homes. If a plant is
not over potted and the pot is full of live
working roots when taken in a dwelling-
house it will require a good watering at
least once a day and very often twice —
that is to say, if it is placed in a tempera-
ture of from 65 to 70 degrees. The first
few days of a plant's life in a dwelling-
house generally seals its fate. The change
from the moisture-laden atmosphere of a
greenhouse to the dryer one of the resi-
dence is very great, and if water is not
given in generous quantities at the root
in the two or three first days of its new
and radically different environment its
doom is scaled.

Enough thought and experiment by
]3ractical men has not been given this
branch of the retail trade, but it will
come in time and the volume of business
largely increased thereby if accur;ite and
thoughtlul advice is given along these
lines. Is there such a thing as a plant
remaining too long in a house in perfect
condition? I think not. Every healthy
jilant in a home is a constant advertise-
ment and will enccmrage everj'bodj' wlio
.sees it to go and do likewise. Make a
rough estimate of the number of homes
there arc in America, you who are math-
ematically inclined, and that will give you
an idea how many plants could be used
in this broad land if onlv one in a hun-
dred made an intelligent effort to grow
them therein. \V.

Holiday Trade.

Trade is always assured on holidays,
and especially at Christmas. One does
not need so much to push it at this time
of year, as to wisely jirepare for the rush.
One thing that is possible to do is to get
up a lot of salaljle plants suitable for the
season, and see that they are in the pink
of condition. They will sell, as every
rep<5rt of Christmas trade intimates.
Besides the palms and plants in general of
this description, don't neglect blooming
plants; everybody seems to want them,
and while there isn't the variety to behad
as at Easter, the trade isn't nearly as
critical. Some of the newer begonias are
compact growers and at this season of
the year are fairly smothered in pink
white or blush bloom. Those of the
semperfiorens type seem to do well in the
house and give satisfaction. Primida
obconica, grandiflora type are reall_v
beautiful in gi'owth and flower, notabl3'
Grandiflora fimln-iata which is equal to
Sinensis fimbri.'ita, and much more grace-
ful. These new hybrids are such an
advance tliat the older obconica must
give way.

The elyclamen trade is immense at this
lime of year, and is to Christmas what
azaleas are to Easter simply indispen.sa-
lile. Try it for plateaus, licdded in green
moss and bordered with small ierns.
Si)eaking of ferns, Nephrole|)is cordata

com[)acta in many respects is more useful
than the so-called Boston fern. It sells at
sight in all sizes. Pteris.scrrnlata cristata
nana, is altogether the best one fern for
ferneries. It is so lasting, and not nearlj'
so perishable as are many others.

Compact plants of Otaheite orange well
fruited in a neat jardiniere, are excellent
for table use at the Christmas season and
are often used, set inside a wreath of
holh- — made to order, not the common
stuff — hawked about. Th;it is generally
quite too common for any nice use.
Christmas greens can be profitably
handled by the florist provided he deals in
first-class stock onh-. The common grade
is piled up everywhere, and there is no
money in it.

The best selling cut flower in (piantity,
of course, is a colored carnation. If all
white flowers just at this particular time
could be dj'ed-in-thc-wool anarchists,
what a boon it would be to the Christ-
mas trade. White flowers being natur-
ally in preponderance, colored ones must
bring more money and therefore (juote
accordingly.

There will be no surplus of cut flowers.
The season is not at all favorable for big
crops in any of the usual lines. A'iolets
will be good, but not in extra supply.
From what I have learned there will be a
shortage of good carnations and first-class
ro.ses will be scarce. I am quite sure there
will be no slump and the disconsolate
wail that is becoming a chronic ' 'chestnut' '
at head centers will let up for the time
being. The fact remains, good flowers
are bound to sell, but there always seems
to be a flood of worthless trash, that in
these days of critical buying is not only
superfluous, but a folly to accept at anj-
price. It is no use to attempt to sellanj'-
thing but fresh cut flowers at Christmas.

As might ^vell be expected there is con-
siderable friction in holiday trade, sup-
plies don't pan out as expected or prom-
ised, and in the rush some blunders occur
in fining orders, and man\' customers are
Sh^docks to deal with. Altogether, one
sometimes wonders where the "good \vill
to man" conies in. As we grow older in
experience we learn, however, that tact
and finesse overcome much of the friction,
and philosophicalh' accept exasperating
competition. Gkove P. R.wvso.s.

Holiday Trade in the Retail Store.

The first thought that comes to the
writer's mind is an attractive store, not
from the window alone, but inside as well.
Windows can be made to look very
attractive by being adorned with holly to
form the border, and some choice plants
of adiantum in front as close to the win-
dow as possible, then a row of cyclamens
raised above the adiantums, and a back-
ground of kentias and Pandanus Yeitchii
with a vase of poinsettias, and a few
bright colored wreaths of cape flowers
suspended from the ceiling. I think we
all make a mistake in waiting until the
last minute to decorate our store for the
holidays. The store should be in shape
at least one week before Christmas with
every temptation to induce the purchaser
to buy and order ahead. It will not only
help us financialh', but gives a certain
prestige to' the place, and the customer
will sa3', "They are alive and up to date."

Last year taught us a lesson not to be
forgotten this year. The demand was
greatly increased over the previous year
tor |)otted plants, and the sate of roses
and cut flowers was less, fi)r the simple
reason that cut flowers are expensivcand
the grower will not be induced to not

"pickle" his stock, so nothing is gained
in this respect, for by the time the retailer
sells that stock it is anything but fresh,
and our customers are awake to this fact,
as tlie^' make more substantial purchases
in the line of palms and blooming plants,
therein- having something to show fiir
their money after Christmas day is over;
take, for instance a choice Kentia Bel-
moreana in a jardiniere or pot covered
with crepe paper with a bow of ribbon
on each side.

We had last year a big demand for
azalea plants, the pot being covered with
crepe paper, keeping the color of the paper
in harmony with color of the flower.
These plants can be sold from $2.50 to
$.5 and $(> e;ich. For a cheaper present
primroses can be adorned in a similar
manner and sold for 50 cents each. The
Boston fern also makes a pretty present,
if fixed in the above manner and can be
sold for $2. We are filling small baskets
with cocos, small Pandanus Vietchii,
pteris and other assorted ferns, placing a
pretty border of ribbon oxi top of handle,
and selling them for $5, with a nice little
profit. " S.

Washington Park, Chicago.

NEW co.Nsi.;i;v.\'roi;iKS .vnd greknuotsks.
For several vears the Washington Park
conveniences l;ave not been adequate fiir
plant cultivation. The South Park com-
missioners fuUv realized this fact, but
were anxious not to take any steps to-
ward building until work could be well
and satisfactorily clone.

The president of the board, Mr. James
W. Ellsworth has been ably supported bv
his coadjutors and the result is a series of
horticultural buildings that arc up to
date and possess all modem conveniences,
so that, after all, it has paid to wait.
The plans for the conservatory building
were designed by the D. H. Burnham Co.
of Chicago, and for elegance of outline,
utility and convenience thev' have no
equal. A block of houses has also been
erected for supplying the conservatorv
and grounds, wliich are worthy of being
described separately so will defer anj^ fur-
ther mention at this time.

The conservatory buildings end north
and south, with frontage to the west of
about ■l-4() feet in length. The material
for the liasement is stone, surmounted bv
a skeleton structure of steel and iron, the
glazing being mostly ribbed or ground
glass.

The dimension of houses arc:

Length. Width. Height.

Center dome, 82 ft. 59. 45

N<n-th dome, 63.4 ft. 53 37

South dome, 63.4 ft. 53 37

North curtain, 114 ft. 39 25

South curtain, 114 ft. 39 25

The treatment of the interior is entirelv

away from general usages, there is not a

single bench or structure of any kind to

be seen, everything is either planted out

permanently or plunged temporarilv in

position. The collection of plants One

need hardly say is very rich and after a

year's growth the permanent plants will

become magnificent, particularl3- this

applies to palms, ferns, aroids and

niarantas, not forgetting broad-leaved

Japanese plants that were secured from

the World's Fair. These permanent

plants are to be found in the three domes,

but it is the treatment of the curtains in

which the most interest is displayed bv

the general visitor. Running through the

center is a broad brick walk il feet wide,

red in color and well laid, the edges have

bricks on end forming a herring bone line

from end to end, next to this is a belt \0

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455

inches \vi(k' nf tlu' finest grass turf, then
comes tin- biinUr which extends back to
the i)i|)es heiiif; about ;i feet high there
and slo]>inj; to grass verge. Tlie margins
in north curtain are red and rose Chinese
primulas, a1)out 2,000 phints phniged to
the pot rims. Tlien come masses of the
two stevias, great grou])s of poinsetlias,
bo.Kcs of paper wliite narcissus. Tlic old
yellow eestrum, fine bushes of hibiscus,
here and there ;i fine Huro])ean laurel and
at each end are miscellaneous groups of
conifer, agaves and yucca.

The other curtain is treated on thesanu-
fines, iheobjeclive features being just now
a s])lendid collection of shnd)by flowering
begonias, of which .\Ir. Kanst has always
had a fine collection. There are boxes
containing -t an(] 5 plants, each nearlj- ;!

the number of plants required for this
purpo.se can be imagined, as it is intended
to have a succession of all.

The heating plant isclaborate andconi-
|)lete. The source of heat is the electrical
power house and is the exhaust steam
which is virtually what otherwise would
be entirely wasted. There is not more
than % lb. to 2 lbs. pressure on steam
guagc when the whole of the plant is run-
ning. The .system is known as the
vacuum plan of treating steam and works
perfectly in every detail. Provision has
l)een ni.ade so th.'it in case of accident live
steam from another source can be used.

The main jjipe is 14- inches diameter for
Too feet to where it enters the conserva-
tory buildings. Itiscarried underground
to this point where it enters the south

ing used throughout the entire system.
The lines of pipes are placed near and
within .S inches oj the exterior walls,
with the exception of a 2-inch pipe which
is jjlaced .along the gutter roof line, which
is an excellent idea. No more simple or
satisfactory arr.'ingement could be made
taking up little space and easilv con-
trolled.

The lines of 2-inch pipes in the main
dome are, 4 ])ipes wide and S deep (82),
south dome 1. ])ipes wideand .S deep (.'!2),
each of tlii.- curuains -fJ- .-ind north dome
24.

Automatic drijicupsare placed on lower
points of each line, which work splendidly.
The condensation, wdiich is remarkably
small, ;is returned to the power house.
There is not the sUghtest^disturbance in

WASHINGTON PARK CONSERVATORIES, CHICAGO MAIN DOME, LOOKING SOUTH. DECEMBER. 1897.

feet across. There are others in 6-inch
pots to fit in the margins; then there are
big bushes of yellow and white daisies,
and numbers of abutilons of ne^^xXy every
variety known, with some yuccas and
agaves. The end north of the house has
a semicircular group of cacti, the south
end has groups of agaves and yuccas.

Climbers have been planted to cover
main ribs of curtain, such as passifloras,
jasmines, cledendrons, eobeas, alla-
manda, bougainvillea, etc.

The curtains are rearranged ever}' other
week, and as there is about 3,400 feet of
surface in each to be changed someideaof

dome and is raised about 8 feet from ilie
floor surface, branching right and left and
continuing on either side of the dome.
The main is reduced to eight inches on
each side of this dome, continuing the
same through the south curtain, also
through the main dome: coming to the
north curtain it is further reduced to 6
inches and ultimately in the north dome
to 4 inches. The total length of mains to
and through conservatory buildings is
2350 feet. All mains are felted and cov-
ered with asliestos canvas.

The heating proper is through lines of
2-inch pipes, nothing but 2-inch ])i])es lie-

any of the pipes or uneven circulation.

The ventilator in general use is the chal-
lenge.

The entire charge of the indoor depart-
ment has been intrusted to .Mr. Edwin A.
Kanst who has been brought up under
the tuition of his father and will no doubt
fill the position with credit to himself and
all those concerned. Mr. Kanst infoi;med
me that what with the extra outside
win-k at Jackson Park together with
many changes in Washington it is much
better to have a responsible head fin-
each department.

J-T.

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The American Florist.

Dec. II,

One i>r the first requisites toi' the suc-
cessful culture of orchids, as with most
other plants, is a suitable compost for
them to root in, and to the beg:inner it is
a source of much perplexity as to what is
meant by "peat." It ma3' 1)e here ex-
plained that there is no such material in
commerce here for general use in horti-
culture; it is a term borrowed from the
European cultivators, and while some
growers go to the expense of importing
it for their plants, it is neither indispensa-
ble to success nor even desirable. In a
conversation once enjoyed with an excel-
lent European plantsnian, he stated it as
his belief that the material that was fur-
nished naturally in the country in which
the cultivator lived, was always the most
suitable for the cu4ture of orchids. At
that time our fern root was under trial
in the best English collections, and I learn
since has been condemned after a fair and
exhaustive trial. In Ireland, as well as
on the European continent, the Polypo-
diutn vulgare grows freely on the oaks in
the damp woods, and there is no better
fibre to use than this in those places, but
again in England it is said to be a failure.
The English peat is unsuitable here be-
cause of the great amount of water we
give our plants, mostly with the hose
too, this h;is the tendency to sour the mass
which speedily kills all roots, where with
the use of ournritiveniaterial,itisdifficult
to give too much water in the growing
season in summer, and the greater amount
of fire heat used here in winter dries out
the plants, making it necessary to apply
as much water in winter as in summer.

And now a word as to what is meant
by "fern root." I do not think there is
any part of the United States were
moisture is present in soil and where ferns
grow naturalh', that we do not find the
osmundas common in a wild state; they
alwaj's form huge ttifts of fibrous roots
that are each year formed layer on layer
above the last j-ear's growth. In our
section it is possible to tear up mats of
osmundas that cover a square j-ard and
are as much as to two men can lift The
species th;it produce these mats are Os-
nninda cinnamomea and O. Claytoniana,
or interrupta. O. regalis does not make
as suitable material as the preceding, as
it frequents swampy places, and one
should never look for material in such a
location, no matter how good it may
seem; always dig it on dry high land if
possible, it will be sweeter, less full of
water, fern spores, lichens and other ex-
traneous matter. We are getting in oxir
winter supply now and the men use axes
and a mattock to get it up; it is then cut
in slices with a cross-cut saw, about an
inch or more thick, and when all loose
earth is teased out and the fern rhizomes
removed it is ready for use. If not all
needed at once it is put into barrels until
wanted, onlv taking care to cover the

barrels to make it air tight to prevent
drying out. If the material be stored in
tliis way, there will lie no tendency to
decay or mould over directly water is ap-
plied as when the root fibres are allowed
to become dr\' and dead, the material is
living and fresh always and easily cut
into pieces suitable for the size pots to be
used.

Anyone who has undertaken to manip-
ulate a mat of the "raw material," as it
is dug, will readily understand the need
of a saw in the first stages of its prepara-
tion. A sharp axe will make little im-
pression on it, and after the slices get dry
and dead, it is even harder still to cut, so
for the easy cutting into shape on the
])otting bench, we have a carpenter's
draw-shave with one handle cut off and
the other made straight; it looks like a
narrow iiieat-axe, and is an excellent tool
to work with, as it is easily kept sharp.
It will be found that there will be two
grades of fibre as the result of a large
piece of osmunda; the lower strata will
be black roots devoid of root hairs, and
the upper ones will be bright red-brown,
much the color and consistency of a
sponge. The latter is the best to use for
a top layer when potting, as it presents
a free surface rooting medium, and the
coarser fibres will be best to place first
round the plants as it will take a long
time to decay. It \\\\\\ stand good for
four years in a pot watered continually,
and this is where our material has the

at a glance if the plant be dry by the
whitened appearance it assumes, enabling
one to pick out ten dry plants among a
thousand in as little time as it takes to
write it, so it is a great labor-saving de-
vice as well as pleasing to look at. There
is an old sa^dng that was drummed into
us in our 'prentice days, "that where the
moss grew well the plants were sure to
be happy," and it may be freely translated
to mean that while there is no sympathy
between the moss and the plants, the
constant and careful application of water,
necessary to keep the moss in a living
condition is just what the plants them-
selves need. Sphagnum moss will never
grow when watered with water that is
impregnated with lime, and in lime-stone
districts the moss is never found growing
wild. I know of an enthusiastic cultiva-
tor who constructed tanks to conserve all
the rain water that fell on the roofs, and
until the newness of the tanks wore oft it
was impossible to get the moss to grow
on his plants. It is thriving now nicely
and he feels happy, for nothing adds
more to the appearance of a well grown
plant than a nice surfiicing of moss in a
living state. For cattleyas we never use
a particle of sphagnum, having found
that it is too apt to decaj' and sour the
rest of the material, and it is not easy to
take it out and replace it with new as in
the case of odontoglo.ssums and dendro-
biums that^bear root disturbance better.
In gathering sphagnum moss for use.

WASHINGTON PARK CONSSRVATOKIBS, CHICAGO. NORTH DOME. BAST SIDE.
NORTH. DECEMBER. 1897

advantage over the foreign peat. For
odontoglossums, dendrobiums, miltonias,
and all fine-rooted orchids we use the
brown fibre alone, with of course the ad-
dition of moss, and for the coarser rooted
plants the coarser fibre is very useful.

When moss is used in the potting mate-
rial, it is always sphagnum, and it
answers a two-fold purpose if used in a
living state and induced to grow on the
surface of the pots. It is a sweet live ma-
terial that orchid roots love to ramble in,
and is an excellent indicator as to the
amount of moisture present; one can tell

all that is white including all the lower
portion must be rejected; it is dead and
of no value, just the live growing tops are
all that is of value, and these will soon
grow even if chopped up liefore use.

Many people h;ivc the impression th;it
orchids are parasites; they have got the
word parasite and epiphyte mixed up, tin-
while the majority of orchids are air
plants or epiphytes, that is, living on
other plants liut not at their expense,
true parasites are not conimon in the
vegetable world. The mistletoe an<l dod-
der are two most common examples, and

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llicsc live at the expense of their hosts,
indeed the mistletoe is eventually the
death of the i)lant that befirs it. I well
reiiieiiil)er a willow tree four feet throu^di
al the base that j;radually beeaine ever-
jireen with its load of mistletoe, and then
was blown down in ;i nale, being sapped
drv bv the erop of mistletoe.

there is no doubt that orehids do de-
rive benefit frinn the trees they grow (.n
.IS instanees are known where the tree
having died the plants eeased to thrive.
;nul again in greenhouses, plants that ;ire
dillleult to grow in any other way, proved
traet.nble when attaehed to tree-fern
stems that were living and growing; we
have a lesson to learn here, that anvtlnng
sour or inert, in a word, dead, is ininiie.il
to the welfare of epiphytal plants. It is
best where possible to replace the ni.i
lerial at the roots as often as onee a
year with such kinds as bear root dis-
turbanee readily, such ;is most eypri
pedes, niiltoni.-is, odontoglossums .-nKl
some dendrobiums. It will be found that
the new roots will start off with much
greater vigor when they have fresh live
material to root in instead of scmr dead
particles that have done dutyfor the year
past. Cattlevas are most impatient of
root disturlianee, and where possible at
.ill times it is best to repot very carefully,
even to sometimes placing the whole
plant, pot and all within a large recep-
tacle rather than cut so many roots.

lust here a word as to receptacles. We
us"ed to grow all eattleyas in wooden
baskets or cribs, and it must be admitted
thev grow well suspended from the roof
of the houses that were u.sed for roses,
but we found that with the best inten-
tions possible to do what was necess.ary
in the way of watering, there were sure t. >
be times when waterwas not given when
necessary and the plants suffered, simiily
liecause thev were up out of .sight. .Vnil
ai;ain it was noticed that when a plani
had filled the receptacle and the root-
were wound nmnd the bars so tightly, it
was necessary to cut them oft' in the effort
to save theiii, and at the corners they
were so tightly laced together that it was
impossible to re-basket a plant without
halfkillingit, and it often took years t<.
get it back again to the same vigor, sonic
not having recovered 3-et. So we ga\e
up the system and adopted earthen ptins.
made deep and perforated round the sides
with holes proportionate to the size ot
the pan, and all are now stood on benches
in full view so that none are neglected,
and wdien we have a plant firmly esta)>
lished in a perforated pan, the same can
either be cracked in pieces and the old
soil removed, or the pot and all can be
placed entire in a larger one. Growers
have their preferences for each system,
l)ut as for us, we shall never return to
wooden baskets. But if one must use the
latter, see that the wood composing them
is round, and then when the point of a
root reaches the wood, it will cling and
run round it instead of going off at a tan-
gent directly it reaches an angle, only to
be broken off the first time the plant is
dipped in water. All of these may seem
small matters to the reader, but it is just
these that go to^ make up the difierence
between failure and success, and the con-
cltisions reached have been the result of
nmch inquir\' and some personal obser-
vation, and it is always the case that in
taking up anything new, it is the small
details that are the stones in the path;
things that are thought too trivial for
elaboration in the classics, and yet when
the beginner meets them, they rapidlv
assume the appearance of nuittntains.

Precautions Against Fires.

In the past, I have often wondered why
the old line insurance companies were so
shy in accepting greenhouse risks, as it
has always seemed to me, that with
proper care in building, and reasonable
precaution afterw-ards, there should be no
nujre d.anger of loss by fire in the florist's
])lace, than in plenty of other establish-
ments which are not nearh- so expensive
to insure. Greenhmises are not generally
;i total loss by fire, as other frame struct-
ures usually are. The benches and the
other inside material is generally water-
soaked, and the amount of wood needed
in the frame is small, wdicn you consider
the ground itcovers.

There must be a cause for the stand the
insnr.'ince pcojilc take, as their agents are

invite disaster. These I think, arc some
of the things that should be avoided,
and conditions of this kind are easily-
seen by observant insurance men. There
is always a certain amount of danger,
even when you have a night man and are
careful, but how much greater the danger
with carelessness and a hot fire left lor
hours at a time with no one around, as it
must be on small places, where it w^ould
not pay to keep a night fireman.

In a great many places the work shed
seems to be the most convenient place to
locate boilers, but where they are so
placed, and cannot be put deep enough in
the ground to leave at least a space of
three feet between the floor of the shed
and top of Hue, I would suggest leaving
that part of shed without a floor, thus

WASHINGTON PARK CONSERVATORIES. CHICAGO GROUP OF CACTI END OP NORTH
CURTAIN, DECEMBER, 1897.

apparently always anxious for business.
The cause, I firmly believe, lies, in a great
measure, with the florist himself A great
many of them do not use proper care i'a
building or reasonable precaution after-
wards. How- often you see fire-pits tinder
the working sheds, with scarcely an air
space between the floor of the shed and
top of the boiler or furnace, these pits too
often being the receptacles for waste pack-
ing material, paper, etc. This has often
been the cause of fires, not only in green-
houses but also in dwelling houses, when
they make the ash pile also the rubbish
pile for combustible material. Again,
chimneys and short connecting flues will
be built directh" in cont.:ct with the side
of a frame building, this would be all
right, were our boilers so perfect that
they would use all the heat, but unfortun-
ately this is not the case and the smoke
fltie will often get hot enough to ignite
wood or ither inflammable materialthat
has had months, perhaps, in which to get
perfectly dry. The ladder or steps lead-
ing to furnaces, generally made of wood,
will sometimes be found dangerously
close to fire door, with the cinder heap
near enough the foot of the ladder to

leaving the top of bricks fuUj- exposed to
view. The flue connecting chimney and
boiler, should be well clear of all wood
work, and the steps leading to the fire, if
they be made of lumber, should be as far
as possible from the fire, and do not throw
hot cinders near them. The boy who
does the chores should be positively pro-
hibited from sweeping anything into the
stoke hole, and it should be his duty to
look carefully over the top of the boilers
and flues once each week, to see if any
leaves or other easilv ignited trash had
lodged there by accident. Follow him
around yourself once in a while at this
work, and call his attention to an5' rub-
bish he has failed to clean off, and he will
soon understand that it is of the most
importance to keep that part of the
boiler clear of such things.

As I said above, a greenhouse is not an
es])ecially inflammable building, but the
potting or connecting sheds are at times
terrors. Packing boxes, of paper or
wood, old or new, are scattered around,
bundles of stakes covered with cobwebs,
which have been there so long getting
rcadv and dry, shavings from carpenter
work done yesterday, and a few bundles

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of excelsior or hay, left over from pack-
ine the last shipment of plants, and all
this in that part of j'our establishment, I
might say the only part of your establish-
ment, where a fire can start. When siich
conditions exist, and they do exist in
many places, is it anj' wonder insurance
companies ask a large premium for insur-
ing greenhouses? While it is well to take
ever^' precaution against a fire, it is only
prudent to have some means of extinguish-
ing it, if so unfortunate as to have a fire
on your place. As everj- florist uses a
large quantity of water in his business, it
seems right to suppose he has a good sup-
ply to draw from, either stored by him-
self or in elevated tanks or drawn from
the town water company, and I would
strongly advise keeping a hose always
attached to a pipe in or convenient to all
boiler houses or work sheds. A small
%-inch garden hose is better than noth-
ing, but better still would be a 2-inch
linen fire hose, with a brass discharge
pipe reduced to -li-inch hose to be con-
nected direct to water main, and folded
on a bracket set up for that purpose, in
such a manner that it can be run out, and
water turned on at a minute's notice, as in
the earh' stages of a fire a short delay in
getting your apparatus to work is often
the cause of considerable loss If linen hose
is used it should be stretched out and
tested with the full pressure of water at
your conmiand every three or four
months, to see that there is no decay or
rot going on in it. After testing it should

be thoroughly dried before folding again
on the bracket, which of course should be
in a dry place. The cost is not great, as
such hose may be bought any\vhere from
10 to 30 cents a foot; if rubber lined it
would cost a great deal more. It would
only be necessary to use a length sufliicient
to reach through the shed in which it was
hanging, unless you wished to give that
much protection to other outside build-
ings.

I do not wish to convey the impression
that I have avoided mistakes mentioned
or used all precautions suggested, for I
have not, but must plead guilty to hav-
ing had sometime during the twenty
years of my commercial life, all the condi-
tions spoken of. N.

Carnations Summer Planted Under Glass.

We are giving thcgrowingofcarnations
under glass all summer atrial this season
and are well pleased with the trial made
so far.

It is a little too early to shout nmch in
favor of the plan, as yet, but comparing
plants of several varieties treated both
■ways, the best results are from those
grown inside all summer, particularly so,
as regards stem and health of plants
though treated the same, or as nearly so as
possible, as the plants lifted from the field.
The only thing we liave found against
those grown inside is that they are a little
later coming into flower, though we can-
not decide definitelv about this, as most

of the varieties under trial are novelties
of 1897, and a great many of the plants
were very small when planted.

We have one house of Flora Hill and
one of Mrs. McBimey (this varietj-, by
the way, seems to us to be one of the best
that ever came from Richmond). The
plants came to us May 20, rooted cut-
tings from the sand, and were potted into
2y2-inch pots and placed in a light house
without any shading on the glass, and
remained in these pots till planted on the
Ijenehes July 20. Of the shading that was
on the glass at time of planting, a 6-inch
strip down the center of each pane was
left for aliout fourteen days, after which
time we gave them the full sunlight, with
an occasional light syringing, and were
vei-j' careful to onh- water just around
the plants till thoroughly estabhshed.
The plants were not long in taking hold
of the soil and since then they have made
rapid growth. Most of them today arc
showing ten to fourteen stems, with buds
three parts developed, but the best thing
we find in favor of indoor grown stock is
the very few nmlformed or even second
grade flowers and also scarcely a trace of
disease of any description.

W'e have only given three applications
of liquid manure to our carnations, so
far, this season and this is the only stinui-
lant they have had except what is in the
soil. We now have them in a clean health^'
condition, the roots have a thorough hold
of the soil and the plants are readj- to
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applied, a good conditimi surely when we
have to fijjure on the next two months ol
dark eloudy weather with scarcely any
sunshine. The most objeetional poinl
raised among the growers in this section
is that you have to throw the old jjlants
out too early, but I have always found
that about the middle of July it is time to
think ;i!)out cleaning out your houses. I
don't mean all of them for there is a
demand at this time for white cam;itions
but taking for instance Daybreak and
some of tlie deep pink varieties, they are
by that time of little v.alue so that you
only lose about a month, to what you
would if ])lanted with plants from the
field. C. \V. Joiixso.N.

New York.

The usual complaint on the part of the
commission men and the growers over
what is to them dull business is heard
again. Receipts of flowers are light and
the demand seems correspondingh- small.
The retailers do not talk so despondingly
and, as a rule, seem satisfied w-ith the
present volume and general condition of
business so far as cut flowers are con-
cerned, their only trouble being with the
])lant trade, which they say is greatly in-
jured by the competition of the de])art-
ment stores this season, remunerative
jjrices being out of the question imder
such circumstances. In looking for an
explanation of the difference in sentiment
between the retailers and the wholesalers
and growers as to present Iiusiness, it is
evident that even on the dullest days, in
the wholesale districts, an enormous
(piantity of flowers is distributed, and
much of the prevailing complaint may Ije
attributed to the fact that there are too
many greenhouses, too many growers
and too many wholesalers to allow of
any of them getting anything like the re-
sults of former years out of the business.
When a meal is divided among too many
hungry people, no one of them can expect
to get a full dinner. As none of them are
inclined to go without food ior the sake
of the rest, tliere is little prospect of a
satisfactory change in this respect for
some time to come.

The rose question, at present, is in
doubtful shape. Of American Beauties
there are too many of the extra sjiecial
quality in sight and these are sold with
difficulty at prices that would have been
considered ruinous in past Decembers.
The medium grades find the readiest sale
just now. On Bridesmaidstheconditions
are exactly reversed, for there is a call tor
more of the selected stock and a disposi-
tion to ignore the poorer grades, which,
b.v the way, constitute the great bulk of
the receipts. In this variety, espeeiallv,
there is entirelj' too much undesirable
stock, irregular in color, weak in stem or
out of plumb in some respect, and the
grower who figures on getting encourag-
ing returns from it will surely be disap-
pointed.

Harrisii lilies have been too plenty and
have sold at unprecedentedly low prices.
There is but little need for them during
fall and the market will digest only a
limited number. The overproduction has,
Jipparently, not been the fault of the
growers, who did not make any special
effort to place a large quantity on the
market early, but is to be attributed to
something in the lilies themselves. The
season in Bermuda is said to have been
peculiar, the dry spring havingripenediqi
the bulbs in Mav', much ahead of the
normal time, and the early blooming
tendency is probably due to this fact.
The market is full of sniilax, and most of |

it is disposed of at half price, and even
then with difficulty.

The meeting of plant growers interested
in the establishment of a permanent plant
market in New York city, which was held
on December 1st at the corner of Canal
and West streets, brought togetherabout
twenty-five gentlemen. The meeting was
called to order by Mr. Lehnig. i\Ir. Kapp,
representing the comptroller and city
market authorities, described the vacant
space in Clinton market, and expl.-iined
very fully the conditions on which the
stands can be rented. Thev are 65 in
ntunber, ,-ind .'i2 of them have the ad-
y.-intage of fronting on Canal and Wash-
ington streets. After much deliberation
it w;is decided to form an organization
SI 1 as to give more stability to the move-
ment. The officers chosen were F. Lehnig,
l)resident; W. Schultheis, vice-president;
.\. p. Rose, secretary; Herman C. Stein-
hofl", treasurer. Twenty members joined

the association, and 17 stands were be-
spoken.

The new organization is called the .\ew
York Florists Market Association, and
is to have its next meeting on first Tues-
day in January.

The Thanksgiving bowding contest of
the Flatbush Bowling Club resulted in
great good fortune to Eugene Dailledouzc,
w;ho won the 2.S pound turkev for the
highest score, and finother one for the
highest average. Alfred Zeller and P.
Kiley were also fortunate winners.

Chrysanthemum Mrs. C. H. Peirce.

This is an important new varietv raised
by Fred Dorner ,Jc Sons. Co., Lafayette,
Ind. The flowers are of a fine, rich, yel-
low color; stems sturdy; foliage pleasing
and well arranged on the stem. Awarded
several certificates.

NKW YELLOW CHRYSANTHEMUM MRS. 0. H. PEIRCE.

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Review of Chrysanthemums Disseminated
1897.

At the last meeting of the Florists' Club
of Philadelphia the subject for the even-
ing's discussion was as above. Mr. Rob-
ert Kift was appointed to open the suli-
ject, and the officers of the Chr3'santhe-
niuui Society of America were each invited
by the committee to give their views also,
which are as follows:

REPORT UY ELIJAH A. WOOD, PRESIDENT
CHRYSANTEEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

I grew but few of the '97 novelties and
only saw ,a small number gro^Ying out-
side, so can hardly give you any review
that would beat all complete, but will jot
down a few opinions of those that I did
see.

C. \V. Ward. K rather pretty dahlia-
like white flower; good grower and good
fi )liage, not large enough for the exhibi-
tion table, but should think it would
make a desiralile commercial flower, for
it is a good keeper and does not drop its
])etals as the flowers of this form are so
ai3t to do.

Defender. — A very good dark crimson;
foliage and stem both good, and the
flower is so arranged that the chamois
reverse found in the reds does not show,
making the bloom in my idea the best
dark red yet grown. The flower is not,
bowever, large enough to show in best
twenty-five collections hardly reaching
the size advertised by its disseminators,
that is, eight inches, and if grown to
crown bud is a little apt to scorch.

Evreka. a beautiful white, Ijut fartoo
small as I saw it in the hands of a good
grower to obtain a place in good collec-
tions.

Evangeline. An A 1 white in all
respects. Many growers consider this
variety the first rival Mrs. Jerome Jones
has had.

Gold Standard. — A large brilliant yel-
low thcit is bound to force itself to the
front and be grown by all those striving
to obtain the best.

Golden Trophy. A very pretty light
vellow; dwarf, and carries beautiful foli-
age, something after the form und color
of Major Bonnaffon but with many more
Ijetals, and while advertised as earlier
than Bonnaffon with us it was later.

Henky Nanz. — h. light yellow sport of
Mcs. Jerome Jones, and has the good
i|ualities of the variety from which it
s])rang, This was advartisedas a golden
vellow, but is far from that shade, being
a light yellow with apricot shadings.

J. H. Woodford. A very high built
white bloom from crown buds, shell pink

from terminals. Not quite large enough
with me for exhibition purposes.

Mavd Adams. A beautiful soft latej-el-
low, makes a ver\- handsome bloom and
easily finished, though very tall.

Marcia Jones. One of the best white
anemones.

Mrs. K. D. Douglass, k very beauti-
ful vellow bloom of good depth and sub-
stance. Will probably be classed in the
incurved section in England, and as a
member of that division deserves a good
position in all exhibitors' collections.

Mrs. B. McArthur. A very hand-
some Japanese incurved white of the pur-
est shade. The plant lacked health with
me.

Mrs. John J. Glessner. A very dis-
tinct light yellow, of beautiful form and
(juite attractive. While rather tall, yet
.should be grown by all intending to
exhibit.

Mrs. Martin k. Ryerson. .\ very deep
white bloonu A beautiful fiower from
terminal bud, but grows too tall formost
houses devoted to chrysanthemums.

Si'NSTONE. A ver3' distinct and hand-
some broiiz}- 3'ellow. A decided acquisi-
tion and will find a place in a great many
exhibitors' twenty-five.

JMerula. a very pleasing flower ol
white, shaded light pink throughout,
would be classed as a pink; dwarf; and
beautiful foliage clear uj) ti the flower;
early; rather undersized.

The Barrington. Advertised as on
the style of Mrs. Geo. West, Ijut not
nearly so well or closely built as that
variety and much darker in color. A
loosely built flower of wide petals and
dull in color, reminds one somewhat of
G. F. Moseman, Prince Kamontaki and
that class, but a trifle better; not very
desirable.

Western King. Supposed to be one of
the best introductions of the year, but a
very poor grower with the majority. I
had two plants which were quite healthy
and produced two very fine blooms, ma-
turing a little late for exhibitions. It will
take yet another year for this variety to
be placed where it belongs.

Yellow Monarch. A light yellow
sport from Merry Monarch and like that
variety too single and without substance
enough to meet with general favor. This
variety would hardly receive recognition
except for its extreme earliness.

This embraces all of the .•Vmerican nov-
elties of 1897 with which I have become
intimately acquainted, and there were
two or three European novelties that
should be noticed, namely Bonnie Dundee
(Inc.), E'Amethyste, Mrs H. Weeks, Pride
of Exmouth, Reined' .\ngleterre and Sur-
prise (,\nem.)

k variety introduced, I think, in '96
by Pitcher & Manda has just begun to
show up in grand form. It is Henry Hur-
rell, and is by long odds the best early
yellow on the market. It can .be best
described as an early H. W. Rieman, fully
as large and double, with excellent stem
and foliage, and can be matured as early
as October 20.

REPORT BY E. 0. HILL, VICE-PRESIDENT,
CHRY'S.\NTHEMU.M SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

The set sent out by AI. Calvat the past
spring contains inaii)^ very fine novelties.
We did not flower all the set, but what
we did see impressed us all as being out
of the usual from that side.

M.ME. Edward Roger. A citron yellow
with greenish tinge, with broad petals
and large flower, impresses one as a good
thing, being unique in color and broad in
petal.

M. D. Nerlot. a lilac pink with deep
rose shadings; strong growth; good foli-

age, with a massive bold flower. This,
we think, has manj' of the good points
we are looking for in a commercial pink.

Madame Forlat. Pure white petals,
regularly incurving gold. A chaste and
beautiful flower.

Mlle. Lucie Faure. A most conspic-
uous white variety, with compact mas-
sive flowers borne on good wiry stems.
A little like Evangeline but larger and
with lietter texture. This, we surmise,
will prove of great value.

Jubilee. Pale mauve with silvery re-
verse; a large high-liiiilt, full-centered
flower; growth and foliage fine.

President Nonin. Chamois yellow
with lighter reverse; flower forms an
enormous ball; dwarf habit; good foliage.

The above have figured conspicuously
at all the London shows, and are the sub-
ject of extended notices from the press.

Duchess of Fife. A large massive in-
curving flower of purest white; a good
bold flower.

Baroness (or Baron) Adolph Roths-
child. Another white of massive build
and of large size.

Belle of Castlewood. A lovelv
shrimp pink at times, sometimes white,
bvit a well done flower is a most chaste
object.

Casco. a most novel and unique col-
ored introduction; colorgarnet red, nicelv
illuminated; a good bold flower.

Dorothy Sp.\ulding. A large well
built incurving pink. This has extra
good qualities. Think this will make a
grand exhibition variety.

Defender. Splendid color; free and
easy to do, btxt lacks petals, not large
enough. A good cross between this and
(ico. W. Childs would be desirable.

Evangeline. A unique and pretty
flower; white in color; a perfect incurved.
Lacks a little in texture, but this may be
the fault of those growing it. Look for
it to be prominent next year.

Eureka. With us perhaps the finest of
the year. A most charming white vari-
et}'; substance, style, texture are all com-
bined in this beautiful sort.

(jQLDEN Wonder. A very fine flower of
a rich golden yellow. While quite prom-
ising it is not equal to Golden Wedding in
form; worthy, however, of further trial.

J. H. Woodford. This is an ideal exhi-
bition variety; a high globular bloom;
creamy white with broad petals. If it
has texture enough it will prove a superb
exhibition variety.

Mrs. R. D. Douglass, k fine yellow.
Has lots of good points.- If it comes
large enough will be an acquisition.

Maud .\dams, Mrs. J. J. Glessner and
Sunstone are three remarkably fine yel-
lows. Thej- all differ in fonii, but the
three varieties are worthy additions to
our yellows. The first named will prove
an excellent commercial cut bloom. The
two last are fine exhibition varieties.

The Barrington. A fine deep bloom;
color bright maroon with silver reverse.
There will be quite a future for this an
exhibition variety.

. Western King'. This is a superb vari-
ety; a model incurving flower of splendid
build; not pure white, but white enough.
The weak point is its lack of constitution.

Golden Trophy and George S. Kalb
are two desirable early varieties. The
first is a rich yellow, the last named a
most excellent white.

Midge is good; comes early, l)ut the
foliage is too heav}' fi)r the flower. Difli-
cult to keep from wilting after being cut.

Leonidas. Poor color.

Gold Standard. Too nuich like a
grape-vine in growtlr Flowers good.
color charming.

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Lawn Tknms. Cmoil tor sinjjle su-nis;
not a desirable eolnr.

T. H. MoKSK. Is line in its wealth of
<;()l(len line in its petJils, but it is soft and
sjjots badly. No finer color, however, in
any yellow.

lilKS. II. \Vei;ks. This as an exhibition
white cert.ainly heads the list. It is .soft
in tone and ot' a tint which pleases the
most fastidious; I'oliaL;!.' and stem excel
lent.

Al'STKAi.lAN C'toi,]). (hie of the ac(|uisi-
tions of the year. An easy doer; a pleas-
ing color; stifl stems; conies uiiifornily
of Kood size Its only drawback is about

bct\

foli.

8 inches of stci
flower.

KKI'OKT liY JOH.S .N. .MAY, TKKASt KKK,
CHIiYSANTHE.Nir.M SOCIETY OK AMEHICA.

.\mon}^ those introduced this season
there are several which are decided im-
provements over existinj; kinds, and will
prove valu.able either as commercial cut
flower varieties or as exhibition sorts. In
enumerating the following, I .shall name
such as have proved valuable in their
respective seasons, starting with the very
earliest.

YiiLLOw Monarch. The principal value
of thi.s is that it is the very earliest yellow
yet introduced— closeh' followed by Alidjje,
a nice compact white of the Bergman
order. G. S. Kalb is another of the same
class, but hardly as good. As a very
early pink Elveiie is one of the very best,
and a very beautiful color.

Following these as second early is Belle
of Castlewood, a ver3- fine pink of deli-
cate shade with broad incurving petals
and handsome foliage.

G. F. Atkinson, another pink, and a
bold handsome flo\ver.

J. H. Woodford did not come up to
standard with us. In whites, Evangeline
has more than sustained its reputation
as a sterling novelty; A 1 in every partic-
ular.

Mrs. R. D. Douglass is a good yellow,
but hardly comes up to our expectations.

MERt'LA. A dw^arf second earh' pink;
will prove valuable where a solid com-
pact flower is wanted; dwarf grower and
good constitution.

Casco. Is a fine bold flower; garnet
color, and would be a good thing if it
could be kept from burning which de-
stroys its value.

Defender, another deep plum shaded
crimson has the same disagreeable trait
of burning.

Following tlie.se for midseason comes
Western King, a verj' fine white with
habit and constitution good.

Castleton is also a promising variety.
C. W. Ward is not quite up to the stand-
ard quality. Eureka is a very handsome
flower when well grown. Halcyon is a
handsome anemone where variety is
desired. Loma Doone with us did not
fill the bill.

Mrs. J. Withers is a very handsome
flower; in color a little lighter than Min-
erva but fine. Pres. Win. McKinley is
somewhat disappointing, although if well
grown it is a handsome flower of good
habit.

The Harriott will prove a valuable
late variety; deep silvery rose. Mrs. M.
A. Ryerson, pure white and a valuable
addition. Thanksgiving proves a valua-
ble late variety also; its greatest fault is
that it takes a long time to fully develop,
which causes the lower petals to get some-
what pale in color. Among varieties
suitable for collections where distinction
either in form or color is desired, Syni-
phonia, beautiful shade of carmine pink;
Leonidas, amaranth; Sunstone, yellow
and red; and lastlv the gem of the season

is in my estimation Mrs. II. Weeks, a
mammoth white, very pure in color with
])etals distinctly hairy; this is an impor-
tation. Also Frank II,-irdy, .-inother
white, a sport of Good Gr.aeious, .and like
its ])arent distinct in form.

There ni.'iy be some others among this
year's introductions which may be valua-
l)le for particular purposes, and where
they are better grown tli.in with us, but
in the foregoing I have named such as
li.-ive done extra well with us under gen-
er.il cultiv.-itioii, without sjK'cial care.

Chicago.

.Market o])ened this week with ;i decided
scarcity of better grades of stock. I'ink
carnations, especially, were short Mon-
day, all that came in being disposed of
before 9 a. m., and at relatively better
]irices than they have brought at any
other time this season. Since Monday
the stock of carnations has been about
e(|ual to the demand, with the exception
of whites and reds, some extra Mc-
Gowans and Tidal Waves bringing $8.

The chrysanthemum season is virtually
over; the few that are coming in have a
we;iry and dejected look, as though con-
sciims that their glory had departed and
they were intruding upon aft'ections that
had already been bestowed vipon fresher
favorites. Owing to a slight decrease in
quantity of stock and largelv increased de-
mand the price of Beauties has nearly
doubled during the past week. Brides
are fair, (|uality and quantity about equal
to the demand. Selected Maids are short
in quantity, and many of infcrior(iuality.
Meteors are infairsupply, although many
a little dark in color. Perles have moved
rather slowh-. X'alley is in fair svijjply.

Keinberg Bros, are cutting some fine La
France and Kaiserin. At Geo. Klehm's
some very good Belle Siebrecht are shown.
Heiin Bros.' Tidal Waves, seen at Vaugh-
an, McKellar & Winterson's, werepheno-
minally good.

Harrisii lilies were never .seen liefore
in this market so good as they are now
at this time of the year, and are quoted
at $12 per hundred, supply about equal
to demand. The prospect is that there
will be plenty in for Christmas at slightly
increased prices. Violets are coming in
a little more freely, and are slightly
improved in (|uality. Many growers
have already commenced to send in stock
that shows plainly the effect of the pickl-
ing process.

Wholesalers report orders for Christmas
stock coming in freely, which is much
earlier in the season than ever before.
The prospect is that all the good stock
will be sold at Christmas at prices fully
equal to last year's. Large quantities of
Lycopodium wreathing is being made.
Wholesalers report sales brisk.

It now appears that strictly fancy holly
will be verj- scarce. Early lots so far
have been thinly berried and the leaves
rather dry, as if cut too early. If later
receipts are not decidedly better the trade
will not only be badh- disappointed, but
be called upon to, pay advanced rates for
all good stuff". Reports from Delaware
state that leading packers are already
refusing new orders.

Small ferns for filling ferneries have sold
better this season than ever before. The
stock of ferns suitable for present use is
nearly disposed of

Albert Fuehs has filed a claim in the
Circuit Court in which he sues Andrew
Weber for $25,000 for alleged trespass.
The filing of the suit is a sequel to several
lively incidents which, it is alleged, occur-
red in the florist's store about ten days
ago.

F. Steelow, of Niles Center, who has
been very sick, is reported as improving'

The Chicago bowders will leave for St.
Louis via the Wabash Saturday evening,
returning so as to be in Chicago early
Mond.-iy morning. The braves from the
tribe of the Illinois who will make this
foray into the land of the .Missouris,
hoping to return w'ith many scalps and
much i)luiider, are: Phil J. Hauswirth, G.
L. Gr.-int, John Zeek, Walter Kreitling.
John B. Deaniud, J. S. Wilson, Charles
Held, Chas. .McKellar, Ed. F. Wintcrsoii.

At the meeting of the Florists Club
Thursday evening a large attendance and
111 applications for membership were the
causeol the expansivesmileandcontented
expression which appeared on the coun-
tenance of every member of the faithful
few. The admission of Ed. Winterson,
Lloyd Vaughan, of Vaughan, McKell.ar
& Winterson, makes this firm very much
in evidence in the club. John Degnaii, of
Vaughan'sseed store,was a new accession,
and .Messrs. Barnard and Ringier, of W.
W. B.-iniard & Co., were present. Mem-
bers of other wholesale housee were con-
spicuous by their absence, and the retail
trade was not well represented.

Messrs. Hauswirth, Wienboeber,G. Stol-
lery, Wilson and Hartshorn were ap-
pointed a committee on the Carnation
Society- Convention, and were instructed
to rec|uest all the principal members of
the trade to join with them in preparing
for the reception of the Carnation Society
in true Chicago style.

The topic for discussion for the evening.
Fumigation vs. Insecticides, Avas intro-
duced by Edgar Sanders, who was fol-
lowed b_v various members of the club.

A representative of Nikoteen was pre-
sent andjoined in the discussion. Samples
of the new Nikoteen fumigating pajier
were shown. This would seem to be a
very simple and easily used material for
the destruction of green fly and thrip.

The meeting adjourned to the bowding
alleys, and the boj's proceeded to demon-
strate how they were going to "put it all
over" St. Louis; but perhaps St. Louis
may have something to say about it.

Philadelphia.

business moving at a lively gait. —

growers ready for CHRISTMAS TRADE.

— .meeting of CLUB LAST TUESDAY. —

ROBT. CRAIG ILL.^. WARNER HARPER

ALSO SICK.

Business is moving along at a good
rate of speed, the supply of flowers alxnit
keeping up with the demand, although
violets and Beauty roses can lianlly
stand the pace and a number of times
lately have had to be hurried up.

The debutantes are with us once again,
and right glad all hands are to welcome
them, for each important event uses uj)
from one to two thousand roses, and as
the best are hardly good enough the
prices are sure to be right. A popular
young bud is generally presented with
anywhere from forty to eightj^ bouquets,
composed of two to four dozen roses
each, combined often with other flowers
such as orchids, valley, violets, etc.
W'here so many bouquets are being sent
there is much chance for variety and great
taste is displayed in their arrangement by
the up-to-date artist.

The demand for so many bouquets is a
great boon to the florist, but it is feared
that it will soon be overdone, as the de-
sire of Miss Smith, who is coming out, to
have more bouquets than Miss Brown,
who came out last week, fairly swanqis
the resources of the parlors to hold them.
Thev arc piled over mantels, cover the

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The American Florist.

Dec. II,

top of the piano, and in many cases small
foldinj; tallies have to be hired on which
to properly display the trophies, so that
the donors will have chance to see their
particular Iniuch.

Roses are up a bit, the best grade of
teas bringing $6 per hundred, carnations
are up to $1.50, and select specials $2.
Violets are $1.50 perhundred for the best
doubles, while singles sell, for California
and Princess of Wales, $1 per hundred
for first grade. Beauties are selling from
$3 to $5 per dozen and quite scarce.
More planted them than ever before and
yet the demand keeps pace with the extra
supply.

The" palm men are moving their plants
quite lively, stocking up for the Christ-
mas trade being the order now withthc
storekeepers. We have never seen a finer
assortment of foliage plants than that
offered by the growers this season. W.
K. Harris's stock is quite up to his repu-
tation, and his collection of fine plants
reflects his skill as a grower. His speci-
mens of all the popular kinds of palms,
draciena, pandanus, etc., would take
prizes in many exhibitions. His oranges
full of fruit areverv- ornamental, and the
house of well-flowered azaleas, almost up
to the Easter standard, are welcome
additions to the Christmas assortment.

J. W. Colflesh, of Fifty-third street and
Woodland avenue, has several large
houses filled with palms. His large kentias
are fine specimens, and some well grown
lataniasmake good decorative plants. A
house of arecas, together with a table of
pandanus, make up his assortment.

Robert Craig has, as usual, a splendid
collection of standard decorative plants.
Everything suitable for store trade is
grown in quantity, his medium or popu-
lar sizes suitable' for everyday business
being varied.

A lot of crotons coming on make fine
stock for working into jardinieres and
fern baskets for the hohdays. His large
house of cyclamen is full of strong,
healthy plants, full of flowers. This is
one of "the very best of Christmas plants.

Mr. William P. Craig is on top with a
house of the Boston Fern, mostly large
sizes. His plants would be hard tobeat
anywhere. The next two weeks will no
doubt relieve him of their anxious care.

]acob Becker has a handsome lot of
azaleas, of which he is very proud, and
justly so. This batch will all go for the
hoHdav trade.

Joseph Heacock is right "in it," so to
speak, with his arecas. They are cer-
tainly fine plants and great value for the
money. Palms are comparatively new
residents of his place, but he has shown
skill in raising them e(|ual to the best.

Charles D. Ball has his usual fine stock.
He is exclusively a grower of palms and
foliage decorative plants, and his estab-
lishment is noted for its always neat and
tidy appearance; nothing seems ever to
be out of place. His plants have the
same neat and precise look, and in a
house of this or that kind of palm it
seems diflicult to select one plant better
than another.

Lemuel Ball is also a palm specialist,
and his kejitias, arecas, cocos, and other
plants are fit to take place in any com-
pany. His large 10 and 12-inch pot
arecas are hard to beat.

Bradley Redfield, of Glenside, Pa., is a
fern specialist, and has a great assort-
ment of fem pan stock. An order for a
hundred or a thousand of any kind is all
the same to him, and is filled with alac-
rity. A house of the Boston fern in pots
and pans is rapidly thinning out.

John Welsh Young, of Germantown,
is strong with Pandanus Yeitchii
and Boston fern. J. WoW, Jr., of Nine-
teenth and Columbia, also has a fine
house of primulas, which are elegant,
well fiowered plants. Wni. Meckie, of
Sixteenth and Tioga, with begonias,
stevia, poinsettias, and other blooming
plants about makes up the list, from
which it would be a most fastidious
dealer who could not get everything he
needed to both fill and swell his Christ-
mas bill.

The Florist Club meeting last Tuesday
evening was qtiite well attended. There
was not much to disturb the even tenor.
President Harris now handles the gavel
like a veteran, making his announce-
ments and appointing his committees in
such an authoritative voice that there is
no backing out.

Robert Kift read a review of the new
nmms of the past season, written at the
request of Secretary Lonsdale by Presi-
dent Wood, of the "National Chrysanthe-
nmm Society: also one from Mr E. G.
Hill and another from Mr. John. N. May.
These reviews were full and complete, and
jontained much information about the
new varieties, showing their merits and de-
merits. They were given to the publica-
tion committee to be sent to the oress.

Albert H. Herr was present, wearing a
prettj- deej) pink carnation in his button-
hole a few shades darkerthanthe healthy
color in his cheeks. The Lancaster County
air is a great tonic for both flowers and
people. Mr Herr is to read a paper on
"Carnations of 1,S97" at the next meet-
ing.

Roliert Cary had two large blooms of a
late mum Robert Edgerton, a pale lilac,
ver3' double.

Robert Craig is very sick, having bron-
chial pneumonia, and typhoid fever. He
has been confined to his bed nearly two
weeks, and his case is cjuite serious.

J. Warner Harper has also had a Iiad
attack of pneumonia, but is now con-
sidered out of danger. K.

Boston.

CIT FLOWKK liUSINKSS SLOW — I'L.\NT
TRAnE ACTIVE — CARNATIO.NS AND VIO-
LETS LOWER ^HOLIDAY PROSPECTS —
PREPARATIONS FOR A LARGE HOLLY
TRADE — TESTI.MONIAL To E. M. WOOD —
.MR. HATCH IS SIRPRISFD — A FINE
BEGONIA.

The wholesale ctit flower dealers have
found l)usiness inclined to settle l)ack into
the old rut since Thanksgiving, and the
cold weather of the past few days has
apparently had an unfavorable rather
than advantageous efteet, for it has made
the street peddling business precarious,
and the surplus stock that in mild
weather finds its market through this
outlet is left to accumulate in the hands
of the wholesalers, to be sold finally,
when faded and limp, at any figure it will
bring, to get rid of it. This has been par-
ticularly noticeable in the case of carna-
tions and violets, which have l)een verj^
sluggish. Roses of the ordinary- grade
are similarly situated, and prices are low
all through the list. All are now looking
to the hoHday season to replenish their
depleted bank accounts and put the long-
delayed boom in motion.

The retail estalilishments put on a bold
front and are making a hustle for what-
ever trade is presented, but there is not
enotigh to divide among so many and
provide any of them with a profitable
share, although they have the advantage.

which the wholesalers have not, of the
plant trade, which is at this season of the
year fairly brisk. A gratifying call for
palms, rubbers, and other desirable sub-
jects for window or hall adornment is re-
ported generally, and most of the retailers
are carrying a good stock of such plants
this fall, the window displays being com-
posed mainly of these, while the cut flow-
ers are kept in the refrigerator until
they :ire wanted.

One hears but little talk, as yet, about
Christmas cut flower prices, conditions
not being favorable to hopeful speculation
on the basis of advanced rates. A few
years ago such weather as we have ex-
perienced for the first week of December
would have set values soaring and the
terrible famine in prospect for the holiday
season would be the daily topic with
those most interested in the inflation pro-
cess of which these sleep destro3'ing pre-
dictions were an important part. In the
present relations of supply and demand
a resort to arguments of this kind would
be a waste of time and barren of any re-
sult, so it has apparentlj- passed into
history as a sweet or bitter memorj- of
"the good old times," according to the
side of the fence the individual may have
found himself

Those who have facilities for the trans-
action of a large business in holly and
Christmas "greens" are making theusual
preparations for a rush. Prices are lower
on most of these goods than ever before,
not because the stock can be handled any
more cheaply nor because it is not well
worth the old rates, but as a result of
sharp competition and the consequent
cutting of prices, which are now down
to where very little profit is left in it for
any one.

The "surprise" banquet to Mr. E. M.
Wood came ofti as arranged, at the eoz3'
Hotel Crescent at Walthain on Thurs-
day, Dec. 2, and was a grand success in
every respect excepting that the surprise,
like the flea, lit in the other place. When
the guest of the evening, who was sup-
posed to have been in ignorance of the
preparations to honor him thus, being
called upon, pulled from his pocket and
proceeded to read a nice t^-pewritten re-
sponse, Toastmaster Ed Hatch struck a
snag which almost paralyzed him and
created no end of fun for the balance of
the part^-, but an auctioneer does not
stand long disconcerted, and when Mr.
Hatch had recovered and found his voice
he made the supreme effort of his life and
put ever^- one into hysterics b_v his vigor-
ous condemnation of the deception that
had been practiced on him. It was alto-
gether a grand time for the eighteen par-
ticipants, and Fred Alathison, who fulh-
realized the importance of such an his-
torical event occurring in his bailiwick,
was beamingly hospitable. The decora-
tions of the room were especallj' fine.

On Saturday, Dec. -1-, F. L. Harris ex-
hibited a superb plant of Begonia Glorie
de Lorraine at Horticultural Hall, for
which he received a silver medal. It was
covered with a multitude of flowers, and
attracted much notice. There were some
interesting cvpripedium seedlings from J.
C. Rothwelfand C. G. Roebling.

At the meeting of the Gardeners' and
Florists' Clul) on Tuesday evening Q. A.
Ward read a paper on "Fixed Alkalis as
Plant Food."

The Botanic Garden at Harvard Uni-
versity- received a lai-ge case of plants
from Alaska.

Visiting Boston: J. Austin Shaw, rep-
resenting Scibrecht & Wadlej-, New Ro-
chelle, N. V.

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The Americax Florist.

463

Florists' Fire Association.

The mccliiiji (iltlu- iiic-iiilicrs of the Flu-
rists' I'iiv Association was fixed for last
Monday. No election was held and the
TiKvtinji adjourned for one week. The
|>rinci])al reason for the postponement
was tliat a nnnil)er ol' tlic ]iersons whom
we were instrncted to votefor asdireetors
had not liled their apphcations for insnr-
ance. The ai)])lications were not sent out
until late and all are eominjj; in ra])idly,
liut it takes time to round up matters.
As soon as sufficient applications are in
policies will be issued.

A misunderstanding has arizen over the
rei|uirement that heating pipes shall Ik-
properly insulated. The present comniit-
tee are of the opinion that steam pipes in
contact with wood near the boiler, when
it is very dry, are dangerous, but that in
the greenhouses or away from the boiler,
under ordinary circumstances, arc not
dangerous.

The rate fixed is thought Ijy some to be
too high. It is believed by this committee
that it is higher than future assessments
.should be or will be. But it is safer to
start too high than too low and all will
benefit l)v it in the future if too high.

W. J. Vesey.

ISki.oit, Wis. — Mr. John Kindfleischhas
recently purchased aljout twelve acres of
land near the Kock River, where he will
move his greenhouses next summer, and
will also ;idd several new houses.

South Ok.\nge, N.J. — Michael Lyons,
of Orange, has bought the Lyons estate
;it Mountain Station, which has been
leased and conducted by H. F. Haase for
some time. Mr. Haase has now rented a
greenhouse from Mr. H. A. Page at
Mountain Station, where he will continue
business.

SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE.

Advertisements under this head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not

tor the year IHiis will receive on request, a coupon for
one five line want "adv." free, to be used at any time
durlnK the year.

SITDATION WANTEI>— By Colin ORSton. West At-
lanta, Ga.. who Is a flrst-class grower of wholesale
and retail stock.

SITDATION WANTEU-By a young man, single:
tlve years' experience: sober and steady.

F, care American Florist.

SITUATICIN WANTEI)-Ab practical florist on pri-
vate or commercial place.

.111, tl Race St.. Ilolyoke. Mass,

SITUATION \VANTEI)-By good, all-round man. tor
general greenhouse work: several years' experi-
ence, single, sober and reliable; Al references. Ad-
dress T. L. EwoLDT. Davenport, la.

SITUATION WANTED — As grower In commercial
or assistant In private place: be.st of references:
single, age 2ti, sober and reliable. Address

GUSTAV JOH.NSON, 48 West Huron St., Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By florist; '211 years experi-
ence In commercial greenhouses. No. 1 rose and
carnation grower. E.xperlenced In all departments
of the trade. B Z. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a practical gardener and
florist (American), In a Public InsUtutlon, as
teacher of horticulture and elementary botany. Ad-
dress Teachek. care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-As florist and gardener,
either private place or public park; must be for
year around; thirty years' experience: reference from
last employers. C. Uaikle, West Newburgh, n. Y.

SITUATION WANTED-Bv gardener: 12 vears ex-
perience In Germany, single, short time In this
country; good, steadv worker: beat references.

Jos. GucxiiMA.NX. ftm N. Hermitage Ave.,
station Y. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-Bv an experienced grower
of roses, carnations, 'mums. etc.. to take charge of
commercial place: age '27. single: strictly temperate:

steady position. Address

B. care American Florist

SITUATION WANTKD— A thoroughly rul la bio, ex-
k5 perlenced cut flower man, as maker up. decorator,
salesman, etc. Many years' experience. Only those
wanting an Al man need apply. Address

M R. care American Florist.

SITUATION WA.NTKli 11'
rlst; a llrst-class [Toiiin.'!
nations and general pl^ini trj
perlence In the east bi gcm-n

Box

I'ugli. practical rto-

years' working ex-
its' business. Ad-
«i, Ulnsdale, 111.

SITUATION WANTKD-Bast: life experience, com-
mercial and private: excellent testimonials, of
good address and a hustler: or to take charge of
small placelii growing locality near New Vorkorother
largo city. Box 2!i7, Madison, N.J.

ood

WANTKli A good man at once, one that Is a guoi
designer and cut fl(jwer worker, for store. Ad
dress Fl.iiKlsT, 7'2 E. Main St., Lexington, Ky.

w

ANTED-Youn

iian to lake entire charge of four
feet lonK. modern: board on
W. L, Hi'CKE. Belleville. III.

W^

WANTEI)-A man :^0 or :i5 years old who la honest
and willing to work and wants a steady home
with good salary— that has some experience in grow-

WANTKD-Atonce. to take charge of florist's busi-
ness on shares. In Southern city of 10 (NIO. Ger-
man, single or married, honest, sober, Industrious:
two greenhouses stocked, dwelling, two acres land and
tools. Address with references.

Key. I). E. Daktch. Iliintsvllle. Mo.

FOK KKNT-EIght greenhouses, all new full stocked,
everything on the place that belongs to the busi-
ness, all private trade; need li>fK)Ocash: the bestcliance
fur any man. Address

Florist, Box 73, Lawrence Sta.. N. Y.

FOR SALE— Bay horse, seven years old. ]f. hands
high, without blemish, used for city flower deliv-
ery wagon during past season; a good" worker. One
hundred dollars. Linsdale,

'^:>d St. and Lexington Ave.. New York city.

FOR SALE— Florist's single covered wagon; height
about 0 feet, width ab lUt 4 feet, length about 7)^
teet: built to order, costing $25(1. Used but two years.

Will be soM cheap to

EI) Store. Box t;s.s, Chicago.

'OK SALK CllHJAP— Five greenhouses heated with
but water, everything in good running order, and
nvenlent, shipping cut flowers; a good trade; have a
>re to ship to; ilkew.se Milwaukee health is too poor
runsame. Mrs. English, Oconomowoc, Wis.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

oneni tiR- iiut.st v:ilii;ihle tlurlsts' establishments In
the MItiiilt- S.iiuh, I.J InUTf.si fur sale, or will lease to
nil enterprising, wliie awake business florist: 7 modern
greenhouses, 'J.'jxloU It., one ;iUx75 ft., three 20x50 ft . 7.v
foot violet house, trames. splendid windmill and wa-
tering facilities, packing shed^, office. 5 acres of splen-
did land for rose growing situated within easy access
of Atlanta. Ga., on one of the most beautiful drive-
ways of the city. Florist store in the Kimball House
Hlock with flrst-class facilities, and the best stand In
the city; connections with several of the largest tour-
ist hotels In Florida, with shipping trade In cut flow-
ers started. This is an established business with un-
limited opportunities for enlargement. Aside from
.he cut flower trade there is a large opening for bultd-

three seasons m the North. The owner has otherlarge
interests which occupy his whole time and wants a
thorough-going man who has some means and an am-
bition to extend an already well established business
in thld exceptional tleld. This Is not a broken down
or failing establishment. The owner does not desire
to sell out the greenhouses, but would dispose of an
interest or lease, so that an enterprising florist would
have such interest as would Insure his exclusive ap-
plication to maintaining the high character of the
present business and working for Its extension. Ad-
dress JOS. THOMPSON, Atlanta, Ca.

For Sale or Lease.

Three greenhouses containing 2. .->00 sq. ft. of glass.
Only one in county in a town bavins a population of
5.1HM Inliabitanis and a great watering place.

'the reason of getting rid of the business Is ill
health. None but those meaning business need
apply. Address

BOX 456. Martinsville, Ind.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

lu on»^of Ihebest cities in Ohio, 12 000 inhabi-
tants. ti (.00 square feet of glass building only one
year old, heated with steam, stocked throughout
with Palms. Kerns, Roses. Carnations; a fine
assortment of plants. 8^5.300 buys it. part cash,
rest on long time; good place for a hustler. Must
sell on account of other business. Cost 8tj 000.
Address BARGAIN, care Am. Florist, Chicago.

A Rare Opportunity.

I'l iK s.\ I.IO — I'Iciiisi >tore on Broadway between
Sl>t Miiil :i-M sis..:niiI (ipposite one of the most
l.i-.Miiiii.iii h..i.-ls i)i \i-w York. Weekly profits

J. FLEISCHUAN, 25th St. & Broadway New York.

FOR SALE.

At less than half its cost, or for rent, about
28,000 square feet of glass with grounds and
modern 12room dwelling, built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new, all heated by steam,
well stocked and in good order; located on street
car lines between St. Paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business estalilished. A
splendid opjjorlunity for a good live man. Sale
price, gin.OiX); rent SliO per month. If you mean
business, address CHRIST HANSON, St. Paul. Minn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars ELLIS & FOIiLWOBTH,
write Mllwatiliee, Wis.

ransies Wonti Raising.

GOOD PLANTS. »-' 50 per 1000, or 81.50 per 500.
LARGE PLANTS. J4.00 per 1000, or $2.50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, S1.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant Ave., JKKSEY CITY, N. J.

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PANSIES....

t Nice Plants, at $3 50 per 1000. 3

X. Cash with order 3

\ J. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. |
Ftiiiimiitiiiiiiuititiiiuimiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiig

..PANSIES..

200,000

«s£;E;r>

of theflneat strain, Sl.OO per pkt. of 3000 Beed; $B.CO
per ounce;

Cash with order E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 364. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the flnest Pansles.

A Sample
Collection.

We are growers of 2,000,000 plants
per year, and wish every florist to see
our stock, so we make up this fl.OO
sample of new and standard plants
worth $5.00 to any florist, as an adver-
tisement so you can order by the 100,
1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 lots.

MORRIS FLORAL CO..

nORRlS, ILLINOIS.

IT'S A^MISTAKE
"ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOK CATALOGUE.

TELEGRAPH CODE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

In either stiff or flexible cover.

ADDRESS ORDERS TO

AMERICAN FLORIST CO..

CHICAGO.

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The American Florist.

Dec II,

W. E. LYNCH,

S!.T"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHICA.OO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

41 WABASH AVENUE,

^— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

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THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

HOLIDAY....

•Cutriowcrs

of Highest Grade and complete variety.
You can depend on our most faithful
personal attention to your interests

HOLLY, GREEN, WREATHING. %S\""

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. |

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION t FLORIST,

88 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AHD FLORISTS- SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabasli Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CSICAOO.

Prompt Atteutlou to all Orders.

Wbole^^ale power/\arKgt5

CHICAGO. Dec. 10.

Koses Beauties. loDB :t5 OOiSM 00

medium 16.00@30.(in

short 8 00(L*13.0O

Brides. Bridesmaid d.OOiai 5.00

Meteors. Carnot 4.00(& 7.00

Kalserln.Testout 4.00® T 00

Nlphetos. Perle, Gontler 3.0018 4.01)

Carnations 1.60® 4 00

Vlulels 1.35® 1.76

Narcissus. Romans 2.00® 3 00

Ilamsll 10.00612.00

Valley 4.00® 5 00

Adlantum ... .60* .7,'j

Smllax S.OOaiOOO

Asparagus 60.00<«75.00

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51 and 53 Wabash Avenue,

CHICAGO

J. B. DEAMUD,

Manager.

CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.

Roses •" «'irictp.

Cariidtjotis "'s i*"' '" '"'* ""arkci.

mmi LINE OF siiirciNfl mmn.

■ can do and DO IT WELL,

That's D
:cept a li

lU- WIRE WORK

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\H^m£SAi£ Cut Flowers

S ^nofioRisrs SUPPLIES. \

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WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Randolpli SI.. CHICASg.

GUT FLOWERS,

GRADE

PACKED RIGHT.

WIRE DESICNS; A Full Line. Write us for

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

EHr CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on ehort notice with all leading

varieties of Hosee and Camatlona.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN, ILL.

We now offer Roses, Carnations,
Romans, Paper Whites, Lilium Harrisii,
Smilax and Fems-.'*^'*.'*-.'*

TO THE TRADE.

Western
New York. Try us.

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

Wholesale
Commission
495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO. N. Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Oflice. IIH Klftli Avenue.

HEADQUARTERS

WM. F. KASTING,

iSgj.

1 HE American p lorist.

465

MacDONALD & McMANUS,

I ORCHIDS WHOLESALE DEALERS IN 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK.

|J I EVERY CUT FLOWERS, Telephone 2778-38th street

DAY. —

SOLICIT SHIPMENTS ON COMMISSION. BEST MARKET PRICES GUARANTEED.

SAMUEL S. PENNOGK, Wholesale Florist,

1612 & 1614 Barker Street, P1TTT.ATIEI.PHIA PA

(Ret Market a.ul Chestiiul). X'il.X Jj.n.i»XlX«X-XXXO., JTA..

Fine crop of CYPRIPEDIUMS now ready, $12.00 per hundred...-<..-«..-<v-«,'tv-<

FRED. EHRET,

wiiol6sai6 Fiorisi

No. 1403 Fair mount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 Ranstead Street.

l.onj; Dlslnnr, I'hon. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention American Florist when writing.

Wiiol^ale power/\arKjfe

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission °^:i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

NEW \oRK, Dec 8

Roses, Benuty 15 no®:i.viii

Brides. Bridesmaid, Meteor. . liKiviiiiiiij

Testout, Carnot 6 iWi" lii i«i

Morgan 6.OI14 soil

Carnations l.UUia \ M

fancy 2 » • 1 («l

Valley 2 no L .-,.(10

MlCTOnette 3.0U<a .s.ijo

Violets - 1 00i«, I .Xl

Uarrisll e.OOi" s IK)

Chrysanthemums 4 Udo' 2II.1NI

Stnllax s Ulw 111 IX)

Cattleyaa , 35.1».. tu.Oi)

Boston. Dec :^

Koses. Beauties 10 OOi-.M-OO

uontler. Perle, Nlphetos 3 OOi.i 4 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4 OOi" 1(1 10

Carnot 4.00wl0 00

Carnations 100*160

Valley 2.00® 3 00

Violets T6® 1.00

Smllax 8.00@10 00

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8.

Uoses. Beauties, select 25 00(5/40 00

short and medium 8UOw2O.00

" Teas specials tJ 00

•• firsts 4.00

Carnations fancy 1 50@ 2 (10

ordinary *5;y l.UO

Valley 3 OOO. 4.00

Chrysanthemums S.OOsW 00

Violets, double 100* l.'iO

tingle

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
--^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Brealdng Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

Smllax.

. 12. IIO".' 15-00 I

American Beauty

and all other i-liolce Roses lu
uuexrelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Valley.
TMOS. 'VOUIVO, Jr.,

4.3 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WflUTER F. SHERIDAN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.
Roses shipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG.

Git Flowers 01 Gomlsii.

53 WEST 30th STREET,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, '■'^'^S'mIss.''"*'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

Couslennieuts from regular growers as-sigued separate spac-e in our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weelily; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.

Tel. 96118th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN3

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th Street. UCIW VnRI^
near Cth Ave. Elevated K. R, Htn IU^^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Consignments Solititeil.

JAMES M. KING

is completing additions which will make his store
THREE TIMES AS LARGE as at present.

CUT FLOWERS, WHOLESALE.

Growers lor New York market please call or write.
49 West 29th St., NEW YORK.

Telephone 1i;75 :>stb St.

The New York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-l8th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders,

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowers! Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S
SUPPLIES.

A-

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticulliirnl .\uctioncer8.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

To Growers, Dealers and Buyers....
WE ARE NOW READY FOR BUSINESS

OAX^XTipij: «& CO.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

.\N1' liEAI.EUS IX ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut Fluwer ConBlgnments Solicited. Best market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK,

WH0LE8BLE • FLORIST.

) list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK,

WM. C. SMITH.

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

Conblxnments Solicited. Special attention given to

shlpplnK orders

liopj! DIetang? Telephone 5008 A.

466

The American Florist.

Dec. 11^

Subscriplion $1.00 a Year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Inch, $1.00; Column, 810.00.

Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts. 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent;
j6 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

The Advertising Department of the A.merican
Florist is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertainInK to those lines Only.
Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements
ire Insertion inlh

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Christmas Number.

Our issue of December IS will reach
7000 live florists just in time for their
Christmas trade. If you have cut flowers,
plants or other holiday stock for this
class of bu3'ers, you cannot afford to stay
out of the Christmas number of the
American Florist.

If Young Florist, signinj; the initials
"L. M." wh(j wishes information in
regard to the use of Fostite, would
kindly send tis his name and address, we
would be pleased to forward the desired
information.

W. A. MCFADDEN.

NEAVE BUILDING.

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

of every description (f

High Class Floral Supplies.

Cattleya. OfChldS. C.vpripedium.

Quotations issued weekly, forwarded
on request.

Stemming Wire

No. 20 . 8 45 per stone

21,2-2,23 50

24 60

33 90

36 1 40

22 cut 9 or 12 inches 75 per box

Rose Stakes. Carnation Supports

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilop.

Fresh Sefd; new and direct importa-
tions, )J4 per lOCO; $36 per 10,000.

PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

First-CIa88 Novelty.

20 per cent, discount to ihoee announcing tlile novelty
In their catalogues; also electrotype furnished free.
Ask for price list and deecrlpilon.

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen. Calvados. France.

Agent: C. H. JuoSTEN, I'.Ki Greenwich St.. New Vork.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

Always mention the American Flo
tist when writing to advertisers.

Wbol^^ale power/\arl^t5

Cincinnati. Dec. n.

Roses, Beauty select ao.OOg 35.00

medium 15.00a25.00

•' short 8.00®12.60

Brides. Bridesmaids 1 00® 6 00

Meteors 4.00(«i 8.00

Morgans :i OOi" 5,00

Perles 1 (lO

Carnations L.Mic' j.ik;)

fancy -.''"'■ ;; UO

Valley I i«h.r 5 00

Narcissus, Romans :i.00i.' 4,00

Violets 1 SOi" 2.00

Chrysanthemums extra 4 .00(3 10.00

Polnsettlas 25.00

Smllax 12..50

Adlantums 1,00

Asparagus 50.00

St. Loctis, Deo 9.

Roses Beauties 2,i OOta.e 00

phort 8 00815 00

Kalserln. Camots 2.00iS 8 00

Brides, Maids. Meteors 2.00& li 00

'■ Mermets. La France 2.00(!i; 0 00

Perles. Wootton 2.00w ;i 00

Carnations 1.50(* 4 OO

Valley 4,00w 5.00

Romans. Paper White 2.00'S 3.00

Violets double Ix^i: 1.25

California 1 50

Chrysanthemums fancy 5.00@20.u0

Smllax lO.OOfi'lo 00

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

VZ2 PINB STREET.

.^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

^^A complete line of Wire Deslgrna.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

»HOlES*llJ*'"'':'*i.'?.?!?!»'

tth and WALNUT StS. <

°5ofi^rrciHcmNAfi;o.

Special attention Givcn To 5tiippi\c ohders

CUT FLOWERS....

GEO. HINMAN, Prop.

Roses, Carnations and Smilax.

Oldest Growers South. Try us.

GEORGIA GREENHOUSES. Atlanta. Ga.

See otjr Xmas adv. in this paper
next week! Kennicott Bros. Co.,
Wholesale Cut Flowers, 88 "Wabash
Ave., Chicago.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

This wooden box
nished, 18x30x13

each size lette
order of 50o letter

Bloct Lettera 1 \^ or 2-lnch size, per 100. S'i.OO.
ScrlDt Letters $4 Fastener with eacli leiter or word.
Used by leading florists everywii -re and for sale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
64 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

{Florists m^

P/?UlVIJV(r-

llOLDEItr

nPRiincR-vVf

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES.

For Decorating and all Florist*' DbbIkob.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE GO.

ilncorporated. Paid up Capital KOOO.OO )

Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOT.ESAI.E ONLY.

1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

5^'Tbe dry climate of Colorado enables our growers

to grow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

August Rblker & Sons,

Florists'
anrfGarden

Importers of Seeds, Bulbs, etc.

New Fall List mailed free to all trade applicants.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

:\L. lilOE^ «S5 OO.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

SUPPLIES.

,, SUCCES.SOaToN-STEFFEMS
^afru/ircfure/- of STEFFENSBRO?

FLORISTS
^DESIGNS

s<s>^^. ^^-AND SUPPLIES.—

^33 ^AST :if -STQEET. NEW YO/iK C/TY.

i8g7.

The a ^ eric an Florist.

467

Denver.

CONDITION OK MARKET. — FIHST IIOI.LY
DKCOKATION. — ANTIRRHINUM BECOMINC,
I'orri.AR. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

The zero weather last week eh)ngate(l
the t'aee of the florist, while the coal man
had on a liroad grin. The furnace was
like what the ehiUl said of the locomotive,
a l)if; iron horse that ate coal and water
all the time, and is like Oliver Twist,
always cr^'ing for more. The night fire-
man gets hot before the boiler, he raises
steam with the man who he says don't
clean out the flues and ashes, he in turn
l)rings his woes to the foreman, who has
troubles of his own, for water pipes will
burst, glass will break, drafts will strike
the roses where you are sure there arc
none, transportation is blocked, and
flowers must be cloaked and hooded like
a baby to withstand the weather. Still
our friends say, "such a lovely business,"
"such a pleasure to pick flowers I am
sure." But fora time "the winter of our
discontent is over," the mercury hovers
.'iround 60, the sun is shining, and if he
did not get up so late and go to bed so
early we might imagine it was April in-
stead of December. The Park Commis-
sioners have about negotiated the pur-
chase of a park site of sixty acres on the
south side, and all hope for its improve-
ment in the near future. The proposed
ground surrounds a natural lake and can
be made most attractive. The3' are also
building new greenhouses at Citj- Park.
This addition will help the able superin-
tendent to supply the endless number of
bedding plants required to beautify the
numerous parks of the city.

The flower trade is fair, society very
gay, but using inexpensive decorations.

The first holly decoration appeared this
week. An abundant supply of mistletoe
is reported in Texas, and will appear in
this market in about ten days.

In visiting greenhouses we notice nearly
even,- one has a large bunch of mammoth
white antirrhinum, most attractive and
useful. For the introduction of this in
our market we arc indebted to Elijah
Wood, who spent a year in our city.

The stock of roses is unusually good
and al5undant, carnations scarce 3'et, but
a good promise for the holidays; Romans,
violets and stevia coming in well.

Colorado Springs seems to have soil
and climate suitablefor violets, and good

growers too. Their violets are unusually
large and fine this season.

C. R. Cai.iap.

Defiance, O.— Mr. Christ. Winterish,
who started in the florist business in this
cit\' some two years ago, has added two
new houses to his plant, each 18x100.
His stock, which is a general line is in
excellent condition. In connection with
his florist business, he carries on quite an
extensive trade in the nursery line.

Houston, Tex.— The Fruit, Floral and
Vegetable Festival, to be held in this city
December 6 to 11 will, from all indica-
tions, be a decided success.

PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH

THE SAAILAX KING

AT ONCE .... HE HAS NOW READY

t Twenty ^five Thousand at 12' cents \
%, Cypnpedium Insignes each |

Five Thousand Strings of CXt3 fjll^ SltllldX at 20 cents a string;.

After Christmas we will send out our MAMMOTH CALENDAR for J 898.
If you do not receive one, WRITE FOR IT. -^ Address,

THE S/niLAX KING. - - - WALDEN". N. \.

CASH WITH ORDER. "HE PAYS THE EXPRESS."

When writing mentiou Amerioiin Florist.

500.000

SQ. FT. OF Q
NEAR

^UMME

AND

EINB

AMERICAN BEAyiY

and other PQSRS.

12 firsts and 2 seconds out of

15 Rose entries at the CHICAGO SHOW.

We also Force BULBOUS FLOWERS 51 Wabash AvcnUC,

and COMPLETE ALL ORDERS.

.............. CHICAGO.

4G8

The American Florist.

Dec. II,

nlnjb-)YcnJi, Mmmb. J^xruvy. 7/1 a^. QiMmb> cu bpuouoJi^,

Grand Rapids, Mich-

MEETING OF FLORIST CLUB. — PAPER BY
MR. GEO. CR.\BB ON NEW CHRYS.\NTHE-
MUMS. — ELECTION OF OFFICERS J.\Nr.\RV
4. — BUILDING NOTES.

The Florist Clul) held their regular
iiicetiiifj; Dec. 7 with a fair attendance.
Mr. Geo. F. Crabb read a paper on New
Chrysanthemums. All were very much
interested in the paper, as many have
been considering what is best and most
profitable to grow. It was the opinion
of all present that it does not pay t<i
grow late varieties. Extra early, earlv
and mid-season varieties, which mature
by not later than Dec. 10, were considered
most profitable. Mr. A. Hanna was ap-
piiinted to read a paper on Christmas
Flowers, What Sells the Best, and What
is the Most I'rofitable.

The club has about finally decided not
to hold any more shows. It is hoped
tliat all members will be present at the
■•innual meeting Jan. -i, 1.S9S, as officers
will be elected for the following year.
Hereafter the secretary of the club will be
the official correspondent, and the office
of press reporter will be abolished, as w ■
understand the trade papers have been ;i i
a loss to know just whom to depend upcjn
for a report,' the matter having cause. I
considerable confusion.

Wni. Cunningham com])leted, about .-i
inciiith ago, ;i house 12x100 for carna-

Cut flowers. CutSmilax

WANTED ^""5„r.!"*'

Roses and Carnations two to three times
p;r week. Quick sales, top prices and
prompt returns. Try \i%.J^^* ■.*•,*

TEXAS SEED & FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Florists,

DALLAS, TEXAS.

st-ela

15 cts. PER STRING.

RED PAIMROSES, j-inch pots, %\ 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Jas. Schols has just pii
power boiler.

I 7,-.-h.,rs
N. H. Stovek.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.'S

Seasonable Specialties:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Milan, in Sprays.

OUR LEADING NOVELTY:

LACE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest aud best stock in America.

New Catalosue of all Ff.OKISTS' SCPIXIES on
pplicatluu. P!fFi>r the trade only.

H. BflYERSDORFER & GO..

56 Uorth Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

i8gY.

The American Florist.

469

Floricultural Education.

I would like to know tliroii;,'li the
Amkkican Fi.oKisT if there are any llori-
cultiiral eollef^es in or around Boston: it
so how much is the tuition. V. <<: T.

The Busscy Institution. Harvard I ni
vcrsity is a school of aj;riculturc .-mil
horticulture at Jamaica I'lain, Mass., ten
minutes by radroad from Boston. In-
struction is jjiven in all branches includ-
ing floriculture The tuition fee is $iri()
a year for a full course, $4-0.()() each for
single courses; this fee is rcniitled lo
meritorious students who arc ini;ilplc to

I"or circula
write to the d

inif full ]);irticul;ir-
.•ii)ove address.

B. .\1. W.VTSON,

Instructor in llorticulture.

St. Louis.

iMAKKET REPORT. — PRICES. — CARNATIO.NS
SCARCE. — VIOLETS ALSO IN SHORT .SIP-
PLY. — CHICAGO ELORIST DOWLINO CLIU
TO VISIT US DEC. 12.

The weather this week has moderated
considerably and is a relief from the dis-
a<;recable weather that we experienced
the week before. The market in the be-
ginning of the week was ushered in with
a decided falling oflf in trade. However,
all the retail stores are hopeful and con-
template doing an immense business the
balance of the year. The main trouble at
present which the wholesaler has to con-
tend with is not sufficient fancj- stock to
supply the trade. Con.sequenth' all fancy
stock that is shipped to this market is
snapped up at once at top prices.

Beauties are in very good demand and
will continue so until the holidays are
over, fancy stock readily bringing $-t.
Carnots are very scarce in this market
and bring top figures. Other teas are in
fair supply and meet with good demand.

Carnations continue to be a verv scarce

article. .Most of the growers in this ter-
ritory arc of the opinion that their crops
will hardly come in for the holidays.
Uverybody finds the market cleaned uj)
at good prices, fair stock selling at from
$1 to $;i, with fancies held a few points
higher.

The su])i)ly of chrysanthemums is about
over, A 1 stock being exceedingly scarce
and selling readily at good figures.

\iolets still continue to be in very short
supply, there not being nearly enough to
go around.

Bulbous stock has made its appear-
ance and good prices are generally real-
ized for same. Valley is a little more
plentiful than for some time past.

The South Park Floral Co., of New-
castle, Ind., who captured all the carna-
tion prizes at our show, still continue to
send along theirfancy carnations in liberal
i|uantities, and we must say they are the

finest that are received in St. Louis.

\V. J. & M. S. Vescy, of Fort Wayne,
Ind., continue to send their large cut of
(lowers to this market, and find that St.
Louis is one of the best markets in the
country all the year round.

The Chicago Florist Bowling Club are
coming down Sunday, Nov. 12, to roll a
match game with the home club. The
famous florists' (juartet of the city hj' the
lake will accompanj' them, and if St.
Louisians experience any wind storms,
cj'clones or tornadoes they will know to
wdiom to attribute the cause. Our
bowlers are confident that the lads from
the windy citj^ wdll have to go home via
the "all tie" route. The bowding club
had their regular roll last Monday night,
with a full attendance. Emil Schray was
high man with 257, Chas. Kuehn second
with 2-4-(). Kuchn also rolled 671 in three
games. A. J. B.

Livingston's
.. Emerald
.. Cucumber.

Is exactly what has been lacking for hothouse and hotbed use. Dark green.

'■"'"irp^'^.irsi'lSS^'-^he'ci.^rguff.ade A- W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS,

is invited to list this variety, lerms on application. . . . • COIwUIM^l-JS, O.

LAXTON'S f"»"^st Early Pea of the Century ^^^A.

^ -^^ — Large Podded, Wrinkled, First Early.

HIehest Award. First Class Certificate from the U, U.S. after trial.
._\X/lTIJOUT doubt this Is the greatest advance yet achieved In early rnas. for althout:h the vnrlety ripeoB
'* with "William 1st" and -Eclippe." the deep Kreen colored pods a eof the sl/.e and as well filled as those
of Duke of Albany, whh larg-^ wrinkled Peas of the "Ne Plus Ultra" color when rtpe and quite equal with that
famous, fls yet unvanqulshed variety for flavor. "Gradus" Is also the most dlatlnci enrly Pen yet raised, and Is
«>like pond for table and for show. PR1CE-$15 00 per bushel. We have already booked large orders for the
States for this variety. TKKMS— Cash with order or London reference

LAXTON BROTHERS, Seedgrowers, Bedford, England.

BUiePEE'^

Wholesale Cata'ogue of Sneet t'eas for ihe t-ade onlv,
eIvIdk testimonials from expert Horticulturists In Englund.
France, Germany and America, as to the hardy growth and
rare beauty of Burpee's Fink Cupid. Will be mailed to
dealers on application.

PINK CUPID

SWEET PEA will be as famous in Europe as in
America. It is second in the line of a new
family of Dwarf Sweet Peas which we have
had the honor of introducing.

^ J. ^ ,*

Our Farm Annual for t898, an authority on Sweet
Peas, the Leading American Seed Catalogue,
will be mailed free to any address after Jan.
10 on application

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.

PHILADELPHIA.

470

The American Florist.

Dec, II,

The ^be!) TR^Eje.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

JEKOME IJ. Rice. Pres. ; E. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres. ; S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

Sweet pe.\ prices are steadily stiffening.

Sweet corn though scarce is not
readilj- salable at any material advance.

Mr. S. F. Willard secretary of the
American Seed Trade Association h.-is
just completed his annual fall trip through
the west.

The Sunset Seed and Plant Co. issue a
neat photographic hanger showing their
sweet peas in bloom at the Hamburg
Horticultural Exposition.

The seed trade lost an ornament in
the death of Mr. Oliver Landreth, and
also lost the best posted nmn in the trade
on peas and beans in the death recently
of Mr. T. V. Maxon, of Adams, N. Y.

W. M.

Mr. Eugene Schaettel, the represent
ative of Messrs. Vilmorin-Audrieux& Co..
Paris, who has been visiting the trade
here during the last few months, returns
home on S. S. LaBretagne sailing Decem-
ber 11 .

Asparagus Sprengerii.

We would like to know the best wa\-
1) propagate Asparagus Sprengerii.

We have not been able to root K.
Sprengerii from cuttings; it ma}' be pro])-
agated by division, but much the best and
most economical way to multiply it is to
grow it from seed, which germinates in
four or five weeks from date of sowing, in
a night temperature of 65°. The seed
usually reaches this country from Europe
in December, and if sown without delay,
will make good plants in 2-inch pots for
mailing in April, or these young plants
may be shifted on and will fill a 6 or
7-inch pot with roots by fall. It is a
gross feeder and is benefitted l)v freciucnt
manure waterings; it requires full liglit at \
all times. The glass over it should not
be shaded at all, even in summer; if grown
under shaded glass it lacks vigor.

Robert Craig.

CHOICE SEEDS.

VERBENA GaANDIFI.ORA.

This Inipn.vt'.l HCniln of Maoimiith Verbenas gives
perfect sutlMlaetlon tn mv many customers, and Is
justly claliued to he tlie Bnest In cultivation: florets
and trusses of extra large size, all the finest colors.
CTCLAMEIT GIGANTEUM.
A maKnIflcent collection of the Unest Klant-fiowerInK
varieties, largest flowers, best colors. :^i seeds to pkt.
PETUNIA QRANO FIM. FI.. P^.
The lamest and Hnest strain of double-frlnKed and
mottled Petunias to be had- E,\tra. All the above
are of the very finest, carefully Brown.
Each, per trade pkt., lac; i pkts., «ic.; i; pkts. Sl.im.
A pkt. of the new compact Alyssum to every order.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

OSCAR KNOPFF&CO.

SBBD GROWERS,

BFiE^uBeTr, c:iE;ieiviA.iv"v.

Sole Agent for the United States and Canada:

M. RUTTENAU. 15 to 25 Whitehall St.. New York.
Trade f^atalogues and estimates cheerfully furnished
Orders promptly filled direct from nurseries at Erfurt

See our Xmas adv. in this paper
next week! Kennicott Bros. Co.,
wholesale cut flowers, 88 Wabash
Ave., Chicago.

V. p. Sntdeb. Vlce-Pres.

__, , , R. S. FOWLER. Treas.

S. M. 'Pease. Gen'l Mgr.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract Growers of

Peas ^ Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid ...

Sold in Chicago and New
York at Headquarters Prices
by VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, t* Our customers
commend it. ,.* ..■* t* ^*■

THE

BEST

FOR ALL

EXTRACTX .1 /OK run /MPtiin

LOUISViaC
SPIRITCURED
TOBACCO CO

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.oo.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs. Plants. Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

FLORlSTsp

TeRTILlZErl

Made from VIRGIN NIGHT SOII^ bv Bteam pro
cess— Not A(Iulterate<l. Complete Ferll l/.er
Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Eiemet.ti
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

1822 Filbert Street,

PHILADELPHIA.

It coBtB 4 cents for eacb 600 fe«t of floor »pac«

Does not Injare the most senBitlve plants. Endo

Nikoteen

31 iir^.Klnent fiorlsts. tJied for fumigation or spraying
manr.ri or oat. 200 ponnda of tobacco in on« pint of
N'loteen. Bold by seedaman. Clrcilar free. BEABCirBA

f'lP CO. CHIOAOO.

^QuickjyMDoesli^lt.^

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist-

THE ALBERT DICKINSON GO.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS SEEDS

FOR

Parks, Tennis Courts, Lawns, &g.

In fancy 1 and '2 pound packaties and bulk.
SFECIAI. PRICES TO THE TRADE.

CHICAGO, ILL.

When wTltlnK mention American Florist

W. & D's. "SURE CROP" f

MUSHROOM SPAWN 1

lIviicliitliH, Tulips, Niirclssus. 4c.. 4c. *

SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. \

UfCCDCD 9 nnU seed Merchants T

ntCDtn tt UUIlf and Growers. f

f 114 Chambers St., NKW YORK, N. T. \

BURPEE^S
♦ SEEDS I

\ Philadelphia. \

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs#Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

IVBJW -V^OI«I-t CITY.

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

TRv DREER'S
Garden Seeds,

Plants, Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best al Ihe
lowest prices. Trade List is
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HENKY A. DREKF,
I'hiladelpliia, \*x
Mention American Florist.

ALM

<£fyBezl<

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 3000
WtDDELIANA , . 81.25 $10.00 S27 50
ENSETE 1.25 10.00 li7.50

'404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

FAXON'S :ro"Jsl.' PANSIES.

The be

Howe

of

markings. Tliu perfection of form and lexlure.

In Trade Packets at $1.00 each.

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Correspondence solicited.

iSgy.

The American Florist.

471

Buffalo.

STOCK IN KAIR SUPPLY.— \VM. SCOTT CON-
I'lNEI) TO THE HOUSE WITH SORE EOOT.—
CARNATIONS AT CHAS HKWSONS.— VIS_
ITORS.

We have had a little Iircak in the win-
tei-, with mixed rain, snow and mud
whieh has of course had its eflcct on the
retail trade, and things have been i|uiet
lor a lew days Flowers continue in lair
supply, with no tendency to overload the
market with f,'ood stuff, and prices are
stronfj. Violets remain scarce and hi<;h
with few oflering, and there is no present
prospect of a better supply. American
Beauties .seem to prevail in the store
windows just now, and Harrisii lilies are
jjettinjj more abundant. Some call is
made for jjreens and the wholesale men
;ire exhibiting samples of various things
in th.at line.

Harry Millatt opened up his new retail
store at 515 Main street as predicted last
week, and is busy as one could expect.

Thrall & Peck are fitting up a new
retail store on Main street a few doors
above Kebstock's, and they say it is to
be a dandy.

Wm. Scott is confined to the house with
a sore foot — no, I don't think it is gout,
but rather the result of too much walk-
ing up and down the Corfu hills in search
of Ilassenpfeffen

A visit to Chas. Hewson's place on the
Abbott Road a few days ago convinced
me that there will be some good carna-
tions in the city for the holidays. They
stand tip like a field of wheat, and are in
A. 1 condition. He is one of the few
growers who still grow "Silver Spray"
and anyone who sees it as he grows it does
not wonder that he retains it. It was at
one time the leading white grown in this
sectiim of the country, but of late years
has developed so nmeh weakness that it
has been generally abandoned.

I heard a injnujr on the street the other
day that the Florist Club was still alive
and had money in the treasury; the ninior
lacks confirmation, however. .

Visitors in town this week were Walter
Mott, representing Henrv A. Dreer, of
Philadelphia and Mr. Skidelsky of the
same town. C.

Bargains in Bulbs

Per 1000

Koman Hyacinths, ll-lictm $12.00

12-loctm 17.60

Single Dutch Redding ayaclnths, In sept, colors. 20.00

KorclDK ■■ " 2a 00

" " Named " In sorts. Snd size 30.00

l8t size, 45.00

Llllum Longlflorum, Japan, (i-.9 Inch 18.00

7-'Jlnch K.OO

Narcissus Trumpet Von Slon y 00

Prlnceps 7.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, X. J.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Juit received, extra fine selected pips,
per 1000, $ii.oo. Cash with order.

H. N. BRUN5,

690 W. Van Buren St. CHICAGO.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns.

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PHIADELPHIA, December 7, 1897. \

See last week's issue of the American Florist for 3
reduced prices on my celebrated

"DIAMOND

BRAND"

...Mushroom Spawn \

I The quality UNSURPASSED. Get the best. ^*- ^ J- J-

HOW^S THIS?

\ TOBACCO STEHS. (absolutely fresh). $8.00 per ton. Half ton lots at snme

rate; baled and deUvcrcd to depot. -^ J^ J*
t WATSON'S BONE MEAL— Strictly Pure— (for florists). $30.00 per ton.

=^=^^=^=^^^= Half ton lots at same rates; f. o. b. Phila. -A v^ -^
^ VALLEY Watson's Best Berlin. $12.00 per 1000. These are the very

PIPS.

finest selection of 3 year pips, all large and uniform in size and caref uUy
packed. Quality unsurpassed. I will sell in unbroken cases (2500) <'n 3
$1 1.50 per 1000; casli.
C SPIR/EA JAPONICA; large clumps, well budded. $4-oo per 100.

t SPIR/CA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA; extra fine clumps. $5-50 per 100. 3
r" ^^^^r^ C WT^^c^^*^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

(jeorge C Watson, jumper beiow wamut. ^

Mention American Klorist.

rORGING

Spirea astilboides floribunda $6.00 per 100

" tnultiflora compacta 6.00 per 100

" japonica 3.50 per 100

Orders entered now for Spring delivery— for H. P. Roses, Clematis,
Magnolias, Tree Roses, Hardy Azaleas, etc.

LG.BOBBINK.RutWord.N.J.

Branch of the Horticultural Co.
Boskoop, Holland.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOUUS.

2^ inch pots 40 cts. per doz.; 82.50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

2Kinch pots . . . . 40 cts. per doz ; 82 .50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

) inch pots . . . 50 cts. per doz. ; $3.. 50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown 84. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

Mapleda!e (new) $8 00 per 100

Medium siz-d plants of the following^ standard
rarieties, 84. 1 0 per 100: Portia Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox. The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

|E. G. HILL & CO.

I Wholesale Florists,

1* ss?

^^ .^.^^RICHIVIOND, IND. ^

AZALEA INDICA.

'.I to 10 Inch, full of buds »:iW per doz.

10 to 12 ■■ •• 3.50

IS to 1.=. •• ■• 550 "

Cinerarias, 2Vs Inch 2 00 per lOO

Golden Dwarf .VlarKuerlteCuttlntis ... . 1 'lO

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

City and Green Streets, UTICA, N. Y.

prumjupLu mjxb

Wi QfW pluUiiA to jujvdni l:)OjmpLLb oj niA/ umri-l/ a/s jdiidjiua/

d- imat m pom OJ), ixomuv mom talH/ a bit alsmJi it . Ih mmLu

TtvU flinarni dlujilkcdhsri/i un nw Jsia u- ovuu/ . pajgui uxLuzj.uiz.uii.

Qjobv- d btoui/w firir/

infwwmne u.

bvi olno (LuiL^n madju ay LU> amA Ubtd tm (hLtu t

pagt uus. e^^^^^ff (JiMflWVi/' VKIQI

' Lb nJi qru/d fint, iSO^ '

When writing mention the American Florist.

472

The American Florist.

Dec. II,

"Only an Old Geranium."

Under this head may I be permitted to
sav a few words in behalf of a class ot
plants which so far as our florist papers
are concerned one would hardh' know-
were in existence, and still during the past
ten or twenty- years the improvement in
varieties has l^een fully equal to that of
any other class of plants. I remember
some nineteen years ago when Mr. John
Thorpe sold the stock of Mrs. Hayes, J.
H. Klippart and Henry Cannell, that the
superintendent of one of the largest estab-
lishments stated that we had reached the
top notch in geraniums and need not h n ik
for much more in the way of improve-
ment.

For a moment let us compare varieties.
Take for instance George Sands, the
double white of twentj- j'ears ago and
place beside it the La Favorite or Mme.
Buchner of todaj-; in single whites com-
pare Emily Voucher withL'Aube or Mar-
guerite De Layre; in scarlets compare
Henry Cannell or J. H. Klippart with
Alphonse Ricard or J. J. Harrison, and
then consider some of the decided breaks
in color such as Souv. de Mirande, Mme.
Bruant, Beaute Poitevine, Fleure Poite-
vine, Alme. Jaulen and many others that
space will not permit me to mention here,
and you can then get some idea of the
vast improvement in geraniums; still such
remarkable varieties as Souv. de Mirande
and Mme. Bruant will be exhibited at the
Society of American Florists convention
and not even a word will be said of. them
in our trade papers. "It's only an old
Geranium." Yet these same old gera-
niums constitute a large majority of the
stock in trade of hundreds of market
growers in this countrv who are just as
interested in the good things in tlieir line
as the grower of roses, chrysanthennims
and carnations ai-e. AVhile I do not think
any too much space is devoted to them I
do say, "Give the old Geranium a show."

A. T. SiM.MO.NS.

D.WENPORT, I.\.— On Nov. 27 a fire oc-
curred at the establishment of Mr. Chas.
Dannacher. The loss consisted of boiler
house, several greenhouses, togctherwith
all the plants, those which were not burnt
being frozen after the fire. The total loss
amounts to .'F2,000, with only $,")50 in-
surance.

PTERIS SERRULATA.
PTERIS CRETICA ALB. LIN.
Fine 2.inch plants for ferneries at S'2..50 per hun-
dred, to close out Cash with order.

SONNENSCHMIDT & JUNGE,

456 East Washington St.. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.

FERNS...

In Qne aasortment. from 'i}4 In. pots, $3.25

per 1(J0; S30.00 per 1000 ,

CH«S.T.D«RUNG.SIon)BroDK, l.l.H.y.

PANDANUS VEITCHII

Clean plants in good condition.

7-inch pots, $1.50 each; $18 00 per dozen.

fev

9-

W3.00, 10-ln. at *4

JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

.... GERMANTOWN. PA.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Azalea
^Indica

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

Excellent plants in fine condition.

Vi to 15 inches high $12.ittl per doz.

15 to 18 '■ 15.0U

IS to 20 " IS.OO

CRIMSON RAMBLER

leossEjs

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

Japan grown. A few thoueand left in prime condition.
5 to T $20 per lUK). 7 10 '.' j:i5 per ItHXI.

CANNAS.

FINE PLANTS. WELL SET WITH BUDS. Per 100

10 to 12 inch crowns 8 38.00

12 to 13 inch crowns 50.00

13 to 15 inch crowns 60.00

This stock is in fine shape, with bright, clean foliage.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

Strong, 2^ aiKi '-An. pot plants $7 per Uni; JiJi per 1000.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Selected 3 year old Berlin Pips. Jlo.oO per 1000.

Case of 3500 $35.00.

Per

Strong, two year field-grown plants with several
sho< ts 3 to .5 feet long. This rose forces readily, and
MAKES SPLENDID SPECIMENS FOR EASTER SALES.
S*l£i.OO i>t?r- XOO.

I LILIUM AURATUM.

; to '.I Inches S4. (HI per 100

u to 11 Inches 5.00 per 100

An immense stock, including THE CREAM OF THE NEW VARIETIES. President
Cleveland. Tarrytown. Duke and Duchess ol Marlborough, and others. Write for
list and paces.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS pUlIfg^^^"^"-^-' ^°^-"^^'^- ^-"^" ^""^ ^^'^

t^ir' CalaIoi:ue and Tyadf List fa

Also Fruit Trees, Grapevines
Cort espondence solicited.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0.

Palms,

Pandanus Veitclili,
Ferns and flraiicarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

StNDKOK
SIZES'-'
PKIChS

CHF5TINUT HILL. = PHILA. PA.

LATANIAS. ^

firecas. Keniias & Pandanus Uiilus.

Difterent sizes, fine stock. Idw prices.

J. W. COXvF-I^lSSH,

53d and Woodland Ave., PHILADELPHIA.

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

— '"^PP" HEAGOGK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

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p. O. Box 7,S, Telepliiiue Call 51 F.

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PALMS

FLOWERING PLANTS

FOR XMAS!

ERICA WILMOREANA, pink trumpet, a grand lot

Ir.MII n(l.-, Uli.

CYCLAMEN Pf RSICUM PLANTS from 25c;. up. We

h:i\f 'i\.-r -,'Oil !;ir;:c plants with crowns, from 10

In 1 1 inches across.
AZALEAS from $6.00 per dozen to J8.00 i':icli, a few

f\tr;i hirge plants.

Talie trolley car. niilv Scrnts fMm I, nnu Island
(.'ity; or train Xi.rili Slicirr Imi^ion, L'ollegi;
Point, depot oppo.viic iii\ :;ririi!i<nisrs.

Several extra <rw METROSIDEROS.

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I Roses, Palms f

jiti and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

'^^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. FARLEYENSE,

Extra strong plants from 3-inch pots
in excellent condition at $3 per dozen;
$20 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA at $5.00

per hundred.
NEPHROLEPIS EX. BOSTONIENSIS,

at $5 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA. Fine for
Fern dishes or specimen plants at $6.00
per hundred.

PTERIS TREMULA all sold.

A few PTERIS SERRULATA
at $3.50 per hundred, strong.

R. WITTERSTAETTER,

SEDAMSVILLE, OHIO.

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Cincinnati.

TliADIC i:XCKi;i>INC.I.V C.DOI). — TAIM.I-; iPlvCii-
KATIDX OF 'mIMS AM) IlKAl'TY I<()Si:s.—
CAUSATIONS SCAUCK.— A NEW STOKi:.

Trade has been exceedingly good llie
past week, almost every available llowi-r
l)eing sold, several swell weddings and
social events having occurred. Among
these Simdcrbruch's Sons had the decora-
tion of the Freiberg wedding at the I'lui--
nix CInl). The table decoration consisted
of chrysanlhenuuns and Beauty roses;
"DO 'mums and 200 Beauties were used
for this occasion, also 200 strings of smi-
lax and four loads of decorative jilants.
Messrs. Peterson and Critchell have also
booked several prominent weddings for
this month.

Carnations are none too plentiful at
present, and bring from $1.50 to .$2.."iO
l)er 100. The supply of roses is e()ual to
the demand, with the exception of Beau-
ties. A glut in violets had been predicted
the early part of the season, but judging
from the present outloolc they will be
very scarce for the holiday's. Chrysan-
thenuims arc diminishing both in quality
and quantity, and will soon cease to
occupy a prominent place in the store
windows.

A new enterprise is talkedof in the store
line. Messrs. J. O'Malley and Foley are
announcing the opening of their store at
Walnut and Sixth street.

H. SCIIWAKZ.

St. Paul.

'mums PRACTICALLY OVER. — INDICATIONS
FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE GOOD. — VIOLETS
SCARCE. — VARIOUS ITEMS.

Trade has fallen off a little since Thanks-
giving though it is still quite active.
'Mums are practicalh- all gone, Swanson
being the only one here who has any
good blooms left. Other stock is not ver3'
plentiful. Roses are of quite good quality
and in good demand, as are also carna-
tions and violets.

The cold wave of last week had its
usual effect in shortening the cut and
deteriorating the quality of all lilooms.
From present indications Christmas trade
will be good. Green and holly have made
their annual appearance and most of the
stores are putting on holiday attire.

Dr. Schiflinan, our orchid king, has just
returned from an eastern trip having
visited several large orchid growers and
added a good man}- plants to his collec-
tion. He expects to visit British Guiana.
Yucatan and other Central American
countries next month on an orchid hunt-
ing expedition.

John Nilsen is bringing in some very
choice Swanlej' White and Marie Louise
violets. C. F. Haupt has also some ver}*
choice violets. More violets are being
grown here than ever before and still the
supply seems largely inadequate, and
thousands are shipped in monthly from
eastern cities.

Chris Hansen is offering his entire plant
for sale or rent. Mr. H. has built up a
big trade in a few years, by strict atten-
tion to business, and has the second
largest range of houses in the city.

Mr. Roach, of Cambridge, N. Y., and J.
M. Kimbcrlin, of California were recent
callers. Felix.

Plant Diseases Distributed hv In
SECTS. — Recent experiments by Italian
scientists demonstrate conclusiveh' that
moulds and other fungoid diseases are
readily carried by insects from diseased
to healthy plants.

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NEW GflRNflTION «■ '■ ^immins & co.

"Mrs.S.A.Nortliway"

.1 xoft shell pink, developing to
nearly pure white.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

We shall commence shipping soon.

O'^ders booked now and
tilled in rotation

PRIPE' PER 'oo- $10.00. -JS4C-

rniULi PER 1000, $75 00. vts

Newer Geraniums.

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Flcure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' i-inch pots, $5.00 per iOO^<-.'*u<„'i
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. Net cash.v-t.^v^-.-*

GENERAL LIST OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' j-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000: unnamed, $20 per lOOO..'*..^
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.

Net cash.J*-J*-JtJ*-^

I Fuchsias.=

A grand lot of summered-ovcr stock in
small pots that ^vill make early blooming
plants, $3 per IOO.J*.J*J*J*

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Florist ..^.^..-^v-*

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave."
"Daybreak."
and "Rose Queen,"
each of. which has, we believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for 1898 that

"Mrs. S. A. Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a flrst-Class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has exeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flow^er is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new
ones.)

SEND

contains prices on many other plants. FOR

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., Geneva, Ohio.

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CARNATIONS.

: HERB'S PANSiES

: ARE THE BEST,

1 Fine plants, 75c per 100: $5.00 per 1000

My experiences with the old and 4
the new will be ready Nov. 15, and J
mailed for the asking. J

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I -»-^- Queens, li-^^—i)

i^OinnFis. GERfipiums. Dmum j)

Sr^D FOR OUR PRICE LIST (J

PerlOO

SMILAX-StronKl year $1,50 and »2. 50

CLEMATIS-Leadlng kinds for fall

P/EONI AS— Herbaceous, choice asst 8.00

NARCISSUS-Ooiible and single Poets 75

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low prices.
DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES land 2 year.

DAISIES-Snowtlalieand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES— In assortment 10.00

F. A. BALLER. Bloominston, III.

Please mention the American Florist
«Tery time you write to an advertiser.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Please mention the American Florist
CTcry time you write to an advertiser.

474

The American Florist.

Dec. II.

Worcester.

WEATHER UNFAVORABLE. — CARNATIONS
OFF CROP. — BOUVARDI.\ FOR CHRISTMAS.

Although the weather has not been at
all to our liking, warm and stormy, trade
has about held its own; not as good as
we would like to see it, of course, Init
very fair compared to the rather mournful
reports from the larger trade centres.
Society has not yet awakened from its
summer lethargy. Charity Ball, which is
on for the early part of this month, may
start the other balls a-rolling.

We are still getting good chrysanthe-
mums, H. W. Reiman, Maud Dean, Jones
and Yanoma being especially well done
and moving fairly well.

Carnations are a little off crop, but we
are getting enough for present demand.
Storm King, Daybreak, Scott and Alber-
tini are in most demand, and of the new-
ones grown here A'ictor and Maud Dean
are showing up the best so far. The
color of C. A. Dana is very taking, but
the blooms up to the present have not
enough substance.

Roses are plentiful and of good quality,
and though somewhat off crop we are
getting about enough.

Violets are in good demand, and are
not at all plentiful; (juality could be much
improved. Roman hyacinths and paper
white narcissus are plentiful now, and we
are getting a few Harrisii.

Lange has a house of bouvardia, loaded
with flowers, which will be in fidl crop
for Christmas. Although this old fiowcr
h.is generally been discarded there is
nioncv in it if handled right.

A. II. L.

Marechal Niel — Swainsonia.

What can I do to get my Marechal
Niel to bloom? Have had it three years.
It is a strong grower and has lieeii cut
back twice but will not bloom.

What makes Swainsonia drop their
leaves? Siissckihkk.

The Marechal Niel is probably growing
in a house altogether too warm to suit it,
as a result the wood fails to mature, and
when pruned the buds break and run to
stem and foliage only. When the Mare-
chal Niel makes a good wood there should
be no difficult}' in blooming it, provided
the growths are properly ripened, pnmcd
at the right time, and started up in a
suitable temperature. .50° at night is about
right, to be gradualh- increased to 55°.
Thorough ripening of the growths is the
prime requisite for abundant and superior
bloom.

Swainsonia when at home grows like a
weed and should hold its foliage almost
down to the root. When growing plants
shed their foliage in quantity, without
there being any satisfactory reason
apparent, we may rest assured they have
received a severe check of some kind, and
in all probability to the root action. It
may be brought about by too nmch or
too little moisture in the soil, or rapid
and extreme change from one condition
to the other, again an abnormally low
temperature may be the cause. There is
less cause for apprehension when lack of
moisture has caused the leaves to fall,
than when an excess of water is at fault;
in the first instance the foliage alone has
suffered while in the other both root and
foliage are gone. Rob't Simpson.

It costs nothing to get your name and
address in the New Directory. Send
your business card to the American
JPlorist Co., 324 Dearborn street Chi-
cago.

...NEW CARNATIONS...

WHITE CLOUD. GOLD NUGGET.

Wnite, large, fragrant tlowers; strong
habit, constant bloomer. A. C. S. Cer-
tificate.

NEW YORK (Ward).

Best yellow, only slightly marked with
red. Strong habit, constant bloomer.
Missed A. C. S. Certificate by one point
for lack of fragrance.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).

White, fragrant, free bloomer, strong
habit.

BON TON (Ward).

Bright cerise pink. Strong, vigorous
habit. Early. Certificate.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).

Clear, silvery pink, strong habit, con-
stant bloomer. Certificate. Scarlet, strong habit, resembling Portia.
Prices for above varieties, $2 per dozen; $10 per 100: $75 per 1000.
^]yE HAVE all the principal l897 Novelties and other Standard varieties at lowest prices.

F. DORNER & SONS CO.. La Fayette. Ind.

SIDLLERY mih mm.m JMM:

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

2-Inch pots J2.50perIOO. KO.OOperlOOO

PRIMULA, tranaplanted eeedllnKS, from flats
*1 50 per 100.

FERNS, -S-inch pots $.5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. FieW tn-own Hzzle Mc-
Uowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, Btronn tield ^rown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS.

rooted cutlliiKS $2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $2 00 per 100

ABUTILON

Souvenir de Bonn and Golden Fleece.. .$;i 00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Hooted cuttings $1 .50 per 100. tl2 .00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

50,000 Flat-Grown GflRNflTIONS

STRONG STOCK. per ll«l per IIWI

Daybreak *■; uii si;, illi

Scott 2.00 i;,.m

Koseyueen 2.00 l.i 00

Tidal Wave 1.60 12 00

Portia im 12 00

Kob Kov (new) 10.00

Jubilee .S.OO

Snow Queen 1000

Silver Spray 150 12 110

L. McGowan 1.60 12 110

Kldorado 2. 00

Meteor 2 00

Flora Ulll 6 00

Triumph ii.OO

Armazlndy y 00

Cash with order. HENRY A. MEMEYER, Erie. Pa.

Please mention the American Florist
CTery time you ■write to an advertiser.

CARNATIONS

After the early Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many florists plant Carnations. We
have a few thousand plants heeled in in
the cold house suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants, the last of
94,000 set out in the spring.
800 Grace Wilder, 200 Scotis,
2000 Silver Spray, 600 Erlesconrt,
1200 Albertlnl, 300 Rosalind,

800 Dean Hole, 100 Armazlndy,
1500 Portia, 100 Mrs. Carnegie.

S4.00 per 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Always mention Amerloan Florist.

NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and tested Ave years.
ONEIDA— Pure plnb. healthy; no rust; continuous

producer; larj^estolze bluom.
RED JACKET— Bright red. fine stem and calyx;

continuous cropper. :9>I000 per 100.
Orders booked now to he filled In lotatlon as fast ae
rooted.

FIELD GROWN CARNATIONSi

New and standard vars., 85.00 per lOOand upward.
GEO. HANCOCK & SON. Grand Haven, Mich.

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475

Rochester, N. Y.

CUT FLOWER TRADE UNSTEADY.— PRICKS
FLUCTUATE. — VIOLETS WORTH THKIK
WEIGHT IN GOLD. — PLANT SALES NoTSci
SATISFACTORY.

Cut flower trailf was rather unsteady
cluiTiig the week pasl, smne (lavs llie
(leniand was very l)risk and at other
times business tlraf;f;eilaU>n};verysh)wly.
Prices were c(|ually unsteadj'. Roses of"
all jjradcs had advanced over former fiji-
ures, but dropped to the old price again
for a day or two, and then another rise
was cau.sed by an increased demand but
at the time of writing the lower prices
prevail again. Carnations are coming in
more plentiful and bring fair prices, but
the .scarcity of violets is felt in everv store
only a very limited (jnantity is offered
and any price, which thegrowermay ask,
is willingh- paid for them, though they
may not be of the very best quality.

Chrysanthemums are on the wane, but
a few whites of questionable quality are
in the market still. Romans and paper
whites go off better now than before
Thanksgiving and generally all of the
available supph- is used up clean. Un-
doubtedly the prevaiHng luipleasant
stornu' and snowy weather had an influ-
ence on the falling-oft' of the trade on
some days, for whenever the day was fair
and mild, a material improvement was
felt in every (juarter.

Plant sales are notquiteso satisfactory
as we might expect at this time and the
prevailing prices are considerably lower
than those in other cities, though the
stock compares favorably with any
other; our profits on palms for instance
are only nominal when we have to buy
the plants from the leading growers and
in other lines it is not much better. In
flowering plants most of our florists are
better off becouse these are grown on in
their own houses and if they don't get a
high price, they' are contented with a
reasonable profit.

The cyclamens offered in this city in
some of the leading stores are probably
as good as the best in the country but
they retail for less than half the Ney York
prices and so it is with nearly all other
stock, the public is not to be blamed for
these conditions we have too many small
concerns here, who are trying hard to
make a living, but are afraid to ask a fair
price for their product because their
neighbor and coinpetitor may have the
reputation of selling cheap and the sale of
a plant might be lost if the price is not
satisfactory. The stock offered by these
concerns is seldom up to the standard
but the fact that it is sold very cheap has a
detrimental influence on prices obtained
for the superior article. J. B. K.

Distance Apart to Plant Chrysanthemums.

In Mr. Stollery'sarticleon "Chrysanthe-
mum Culture" in your issue of November (j,
he saj's, "As we grow all of our plants
(with one or two exceptions) to two
flowers to the plant we plant farther
apart than we would if grown to
single stem. The average distance is
about 8 inches in the rows and 9 inches
between." Are we to understand from
this that Mr. StoUery gets two blooms
from this space or does he allow 8x9 for
each bloom? I would be pleased to hear
from different prominent growers in
regard to the distance they plant. In my
house this year I allowed 6x7 for single
stem plants and the largest blooms were
on ends of rows. R. W. Smith.

In answer to above inquiry Mr. Smith
should substitute "ordinary" for the

word "average," making the sentence
read "The ordinary distance is about 8
inches in the rows and 9 inches between."
From this space we get two blooms.
While this will not work with some varie-
ties with others it does. With such a
heavy grower as (^lolden Wedding this

year our entire cut averaged HU cents per
bloom wholesale and these were grown
as I have described. Mr. Smith will
always find that along the sides of the
benches and ends he will get the best
flowers owing to the plants getting more
air and light. Geo. Stoli.ery.

CYCLAMENS '•- CYCLAMENS

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Before ordering your Christmas Stock, don't fail to

pay us a visit.

I TEN THOUSAND SUPERB PLANTS \

*^ IN FINE BLOOM FOR THE HOLIDAYS. «

Cyclamens from $3,00 to $24.00 per dozen

PRIMULAS, finest stock in New York State,
$12.00 to $15.00 per hundred.

KENTIA BELMOREANA, $50.00 to $75.00 per hundred

SPECL\L PRICES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES.

CHAS, TR AT TTH, 410 Lincoln Road, Flatbush, N. Y.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 75c per tOO: $6.00 per 1000: $50 per 10000.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are tlie Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

J. Iv. I>Ii:,IvOIV, lSlooi3nst>virg:, F»^.

• 100, S-1.00
per 1000.

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ed, from 2 in. pots, $2.25
100, 820.00 per 1000.

Send for samples.

Cash with order FRED BOERNER,

•— Cape May, N. J.

GERANIUMS

..^.<^VERBENAS..^..v

America, 35 varieties,
oth size, stiiking colors,

The finest collection
every one a gem— mam

ereen as grass and as clean as a whistle. Rooted
Cuttings, 60 cts. per hundred; 85 00 per thousand.
Strong plants, full of cuttings gliOO per hundred.

STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III,

Mention American Florist.

GHRYSflNTHEMUMS,

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson, Montmort, Ivory, Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow), Wanamaker, etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 MemmacSL. Lowell. Mass.

Mention American Florist,

ROSES.

FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS.

No. I, two to four ft., cut back to two ft.

Marechal NIel, Yellow Rambler, Hybrid Per-
petuals, Mosses, Hardy Climbers, Madame
Plantier, and Wichuralana.

All on own roots except Marechal Niel,
which are grafted on non sprouting roots.
These plants are very strong and well shaped.
Prices on application. Address

W. F, HEIKES, Mgr„ Huntsville, Ala,

GERANIUMS.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting'* or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facta."

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenffield, Pa.

;* miles below PlttsburK, Pa.

Chinese Primroses....

FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Fine plants In hiul
and bloom In 4 separate colors (slnple and double),
my selection from ;Mn. pots, H 00 per 10(1.

Rooted (ierauiuius, prepaid, double Grant, S.
A. Nutt. La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol. Ivy leaf Gerani-
ums Id six colors, strons: and well-rooted, $1.£,0 per 100:
from 2.H-ln. pots, $2.50 per 100.

Kegonia Argentea Guttata* from 2% In. pots,
Vi.m per 100; rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100.

SATI.SIACTUIN GT'ARANTEElt.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

■;iud beddi.Ts, X*-w and
mcy, 50,000; 40 varieties,
-.tnuij iiMit.ii luitiiiuv. any quantity $1.00 per
1(111 l.\ .A])!-'^,-., f I. -'.'-. liv mull.
PANSIES. ^M.\ t-taudard assortment of best
l.fMilurtions. Any qu:intity, 40c. per 100 by ex-
[•rt^.ss; 25c. for 50 mailed for trial beside any
uiImt. Seed of snme, 1000 for 20c.
Bedding Begonias. Coteus, Petunia. Salvia, Verbena.

etc., rn season.
Ask for list of Geraniums and other stock.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COIVIPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery, READING, MASS.
Kktabi.ishej) \xa.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

476

The American Florist.

Dec. //,

Newport, R. I.

BUSINESS DILI,. — WKDDINGS HELP FLO-
RISTS.— VAKIDIS CHANGES. — BUILDINr,.
It is very much in evidence that business
in the tliirist line is very dull. The Dresser-
Merrill weddini;, which took place on the
1st inst, stirred up for the time being the
demand for choice flowers. Hodgeson was
the decorator for this event. Although
the decorations were not elaborate they
were considered artistic in the arrange-
ment of palms, roses. valle3' and 'mums.
Large bouquets of white 'mums adorned
the altar table at the church. At the
liouse roses, valley and moire ribbon were
lilierally u.sed in festooning, and in the
eonstniction of a large suspended bell,
under which the bride and groom received.
The background around this formed a
semi-circle consisting of palms, the efi'ect
of which was quite striking.

Mr. J. M. Hodgson has purchased .i
large palm house from Mrs. M. Brooks, a
summer resident, and has had same
erected on his place on Bellevue avenue.
In addition to this he has has built .a
large iron frame plant house and has
thoroughly strengthened and improved
other houses in a decorative manner.
This place for several seasons has looked
artistically attractive, and is a source of
nuich admiration from summer visitors.
The former Gardiner Bre\ver estate,
now owned by Mrs. M. Brooks, has
ahvaj's contained in its greenhouses a
rare collection of plants. This fact is
largely due to the efforts nirde b_v Mr.
Brewer who when owner spared no
expense in obtaining plants. Much credit
is due to Mr. James Hill, one of Newport's
most experienced and best informed gar-
deners, and who has held the position of
gardener on this estate for over twenty
years, for the preservation of this costly
collection, which has no equal of its kind
in Newport. On this estate a pond is be-
ing built in which to grow lotus, the pink
variety of those plants will be mostly
used. The first water lilies cultivated to
any e.\tent in this cit3' were grown on
this place, and large tanks of the best
yarieties of those plants are still in exist-
ence there

The greenhouses built last fall on the
estate of J. J. Van Alen, Esq , are adver-
tised to be let on reasonable terms. Mr.
Arthur Griffin, the former gardener has
severed his connection with this place.
J. J. Butler.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS QUIET. — VARIOI'S DECORATIONS. —
A SON noRN TO MR. F. BURKL — MEET-
ING OF CLUH.

Business this week has been quiet with
no special features to mention, excejit
that most of the large growers have fin-
ished cutting chrysanthemums for this
season, and now roses, carnations, etc.,
will have the call and in all probability
better prices will nde. In the Allegheny
market American Beauties advanced to
$8 per dozen. The demand for funeral
work is good, but there are no new de-
signs or ideas in that line lately to report,
regular designs and ribbon tied bundles
of flowers still prevailing.

Mr. Gustave Ludwig, Alleghenv Mar-
ket reports business fair, bxit he, hke
many others, could do more without
over-doing himself. This week he had a
large decoration at the !MonongaheIa
House for the Presbyterian Union. The
rooms were beautifully decorated with
palms, etc., and in the banquet room there
were 24 tables decorated, besides the gen-
eral decoration of the room. Air. Ludwig

dis|jlayed some fine blooms of orchid
zygopetalum at his store (they were
grown by Mr. John Murchie, of Sharon,
I'a.); also a carnation of Air. M.'s seed-
ling No. 2, which is very fine, flower
large, white marked with a color verj'
near crimson lake. As a novelty it is
verj^ taking. The blooms were shown in
same vase with the orchid mentioned, the
colors harmonizine beautifully.

The Secretary, Air. Langhans, of the
Florist Club, has issued notices for the

meeting on the ilth inst., which is to be a
"smoker" in all probability. As this will
be the only meeting this month, it is
expected there will be a good turn-out of
the members.

Air. Fred Burki, Bellevue, Pa., is receiv-
ing the congratulations of his brother
florists in the recent arrival of his second
son.

Air. Reukauf, representing Messrs. H.
Bayersdorfer & Co., visited the trade
here this week. Regia.

The Yellow Fellow

rh; iS.OO \WT il'

Winner of the JlOO high grade Ste:vrns Bicycle
Prize in :i strong competition. It gives a large,
graceful lilooin under ordinary treatment and can
be i;ro\vii a •■whopper" for exhibition. Bud tinted
bronze, maturing rich bright yellow; constitution

.,< jt .jt ji

Wm. M. Chadwick

' '"..1 pink

\ ph.Minmenal sei-aiing, the gr:indest of tin
\ sl.-ir prii.hjclii.n. ( ■.•rlili^-ii i.mI :ii ilnr,,^
on. Neu- V..rl; ari.l I'hil^nl.i -.In.. \i, im

ph perfecl. Mid-.<ieason or lati'. Anvliodv can CTow it ■
liiglily. Per single plant, $1.00; Ifi.OU per dozen.

Certificated 1896. Named for the sweet little miss on the

/yiadellfie ifatt Chrysahthemum certificate; snowy white, high built bloom

Strong, h.-alrh;

A very beautiful flower. Early mid-season. Best four ter-
minals grown cool. 3.5 cts. each; $,=1.00 per dozen.

.2-inch pots distributed March 1st. Advance orders already

.GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

New Chrysanthemums.

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE (ci^ii^cfk) Yellow.

.. .:;.-.,■!,, ,.:,,-li; f.i .so i>iTcl,,/ru; J'J.i.OO per hundri'd.

SNOW QUEEN ic^nktu) White.

.Ml .-Is. .-iirli; if.\m per dozen; J^iw.oti per hundred.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, latest and best White

Send for List.
t<eady Jan., i8

F, DORNER & SONS CO,, La Fayette,

HRYSANTtlEMUM STOCK PLANTS

c

^^ Alcazar. Beaute Lyonnalse. Buff IJalry. Cooatellatlon, CrystaUna. Chae. Davis, Defender. Engere

^^^^ Dallledouze, Enfant de Deux Mondee. E. M- Blseluw. Evangeline. Gulden Wedding. Gko W.

^^^ Chllds GJeo. Bramhall. Gretchen Buettner. Golden Hair Golden Trophy. H. W. Reiman. Ivory Ida,

Joanna. Jayne. I^ulae Boehmer. Lorlel Miss Minnie Wannainaker. Mrs. Jerome Jones. Mrs. J G.
WhUlden, Major Bonnaffon. Mrae. F. BerKman. Mayflower. Mrs. W. II. Rand, Mrs. Moses J Wentworlii,
Mrs. Col. J. Thompson. Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs. Hlglnbotham, Miss M. M. Johnson. Mrs. S, T. Murdocli.
Mrs. H. Robinson, Mlllbrook. Mrs. A. J Jones, Miss May Wllllmson, Merry Monarch. Mrs. Perrln Modesto.
MUlnlsht. Marlon Cleveland. Miss Agnes 1j. Dalskov. Mrs. •. Peabody. Mrs. Geo. J. Magee. Margaret Jef-
fords. Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson. Niveus. New York. Oakland. Philadelphia. Paul Noisette, Pitcher & Manda
Relne d'Angleterre. ShavlnKS. riunclad. The c^ueen. The Times, Thanksgiving, VIvland-Morel. William
Simpson, White Swan. Yellow Queen. Yn

Any of the following at $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100.

..Yellow Monarch.

'iSlw'K'- VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE "■'iSSSS'^'-

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

THE SENSATION
OF THE SEASON

Certificated by the c

ice, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, S3:
per 100, $20; per 1000, SI50.

■J.'i at 1(10 rate; 250 at 1000 rate.

iilttees of the rhrysantheraum Society of America at New Yorli, Chicago.
Boston and Phlladelpida.
)nK whites wlierever e.xhtltlted _^J The best mld-aeason white to date and in-
able to every grower wliether for e.xhlbltlon or the cut liower traae.
Plants ready March ist and orders tilled In rotation.

A. HERRINGTON,

FLORHAM FARMS,

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VAKIBTIBS.
ROSES, from 3-tnch pots.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRVSANTHEMUM8.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Frloea low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N. V.

JUSTICIAS

VELUTINA.
NERVOSA FLAVA
2y2-inch $8.00 per JOO.

Strong plants AERVA SANGUINEA,
$5.00 per \(Xl.:*jij*.j*^*

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,
■ WEST QROVE, PA.

i8g7.

The American Florist,

477

Milwaukee.

Thore were two ivcci)ti()iis Thanl<s<;iv-
iiiK week of special iiii])i)itancc, which
l)n)U;,'ht the florist out in " hifjh rchet", "
one of which was a private affair. The
reception room was peculiarly decorated.
In the comer, heginninj^ four feet from the
floor, were kentias e.Ktendiufjto ceiling; at
the top plants five feet tall were used, which
projected far overhead. It was a novelty,
and was strikingly beautiful. Underneath
there was a representation of an under-
growth of ferns extending farther along
the wall than did the palms, taking in the
grate and part of mantel shelf. No flow-
ers were used, but verv pleasiiigcontrasts
were produced by use of light-colored
fronds.

The contrivance for putting up the ken-
tias was so simple that it may be of in-
terest for readers to know about same.
A few strips were put up, extending from
floor to picture moulding, the top end Ijc-
ing fastened to moulding; paper being
placed between wall and strips to keep
wall clean; wire nails were driven in sides
of strips. .\ copper wire %v;is looped
around one nail, then around the pots
just under the rim and a twist on oppo-
site nail, and a 2r)-pound kentia hangs
gracefulh- with just the required tip. It
is so easily done that any florist can put
up a strip with ten minutes' practice and
find that the demand for "tall palms" is
easily supplied. On the opposite side of
this roont were arranged the American
Beautv' roses, which were sent in as gifts.
There were a trifle over 1,000 of them.
The "Albany smilax" was hung on the
walls, being svispended from picture
moulding, and numerous Mason jars hung
with wire, being half filled with water.
A mound of foliage was arranged on floor
and some heavy stems of the smilax made
bare for two feet, wMch looked as though
the vine grew from that point. This
spread over the wall irregularly and over
on large archway. The roses were ar-
ranged in clusters of from six to nine, and
numerous rose liranches were arranged
at conspicuous points. The smilax foliage
resembles the rose so much that when the
job was completed it looked like an im-
mense climbing rose.

.Another novelty used here recently
was an effect in a dining room produced
by a large apple tree branch fastened on
sideboard and suspended part way over
table. It was made by taking a lir;inch
of willow tree stripped of its foliage and
a number of red apples tied on. Foliage
W"as made of pieces of .-Mabama smilax.
It was easily made and pleasing. The

largest decoration lately was the
annual liall and reception of the Deutcher
Club. The striking feature here was the
arrangement in center of floor. Six im-
mense palms were clustered, reaching si.x
feet high, an<l under these were smaller
palms which covered the boxes. Crowing
out from between the palms were thirtj'-
six chrysanthenuims plants, with Large
flowers made of tissue pajier with an in-
cande.scent liglil in erieli. Thev were pink
and vellow.

Cli.xton, Mo. — The engine and boiler
room, also one end of greenhouse, belong-
ing to Mr. E. A. Barnhart, were recently
destroyed by fire, the origin of which is
not known. I'nfortunately Mr. Barn-
hart carried no insurance.

Keeping Canna Bulbs During Winter.

In .-inswering in(|uiry of 11. 11. K. "Mow
to Keep Canna Bulbs During the Winter,"
will say as good a place as can be had
around most floral establishments, is
under the benches, first placing boards
raised one or two inches above the soil,
(or the dampness of the ground will start
them into growth). We keep our large
stock of cannas in this way, until about
A'larch 1, when we divide up and start
them into growth. Avoid benches which
are used for pot stuff, as in watering the
drip is very apt to cause rot. Also avoid
warm houses; carnation houses are just
the right temperature forthem. If you find
they are dr^'ing out too'niuch and inclined
to shrivel, sprinkle a little damp soil over
them. J,vs. S. WiLSO.N.

Jardinieres, Potsf Pedestals

ADAPTED TO

Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
and Decorations.

Write us for Illustrations ^

and Prices '■^

mm & TYRRELL, 42-44 Lake St., CHICAGO.
HARDY FERNS

WARRANTED FIRST QUALITr,

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SUPPLY-
ING WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Writo f(>r Prices.
ALSO DEALER IN

BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, CHRISTMAS TREES,

Etc5., Eto., Etro.

L. B. BBAGUE, - Hinsdale, Mass.

8@"01dest, Largest, and Most Reliable Dealer in the United States.

Grand New Lily of the Valley.

Convallaria Majalis Alba Grandiflora. \

Tortin
Variety.'

First :lassCertifiicate R. H. S. of France,-

-Award of Merit R. H. S. of England.

Worth
Your

THIS Grand New Lily of the Valley, which we are now able to
offer in large or small quantities, is twice the size and
substance of the best strain of the Berlin variety. From
the fhoto reproduction herewith it will be seen as photographed
side by side with first-class Berlin stock. The foliage is particu-
larly robust, and the flower spikes equally so, averaging t ft. in
height; the individual bells are quite double the size of the ordi-
Notice "'"^^. ^^■''^ty' of purest white, and average at least 18 to 20 on
a spike.
^Tj^ J®"American growers who anticipate growing their own

«i* Valley should begin with our l year planting crowns of Fortin's.

LAATON

BROTHERS, Bedford, England.

TERMS— Cash with order or I^ondon reference.

478

The American Florist.

Dec.

The Public Likes to be Humbugged.

This was clearly proved at an auction
sale of plants in this city. The plants in
question belonged to the Japanese Tea
Garden the great and popular attraction
of Atlantic City. The sale was liberally
advertised in the daily papers, and thou-
sands of ver)- neat and attractive cata-
logues printed on the finest paper, well
bound, and illustrated were distributed
Some of the most attractive and rarest
specimens were exhibited in the show
windows of the salesrooms and as a
result a very large and refined company
of purchasers were present — more than
could crowd in the rooms notwithstand-
ing the unpleasant rainy weather.

The plants offered were undoubtedly
direct importations from Japan and all
were planted in Japanese porcelain pots
of quaint and unique design. The variety
was not great. Latanias, cycads, mag-
nolias, camellias, rhaphis, bamboos,
oranges, ferns, ardisias and quite a num-
ber of dwarfed pines. The latter were the
greatest attraction by all means and no
doubt the high prices they realized helped
the sale of the commoner plants niate-
rially.

Dvvarf pines 8 to 12 inches high,
brought all the way from $4 to $30 each
according to age. It was a case of "any
old thing will do" as they certainly
brought the highest prices. Several speci-
mens measuring 2 to 3 feet across brought
$60, $80 and as much as $85 and these
were cheap compared with the ordinary
"stuff"" such as bare legged camellias (15
years old?) worth perhaps 25 cents, but
which, planted in a 50 cent pot brought
readily $2, $3 and $4; ardisias (7 years
old?) which could have lieen had any-
where for 30 to 50 cents brought the same

price; a c\xas with 6 to 8 small leaves $8;
a few scrawnj- tea plants bunched in one
pot $10; small clumps of bamboos (20
years old?) $16 ; tree fern, stem 1 foot, 3
leaves, (15 years old?) $9, which I put
down as lieing worth $2 pot and all.
Small clumps of ophiopogon which
many a florist would gladly have
sold for 50 cents or less brought
$5 to $8. Any quaint little pine,
rambling shrub, long legged rhaphis,
stunted bamboo providing it was said to
lie "10 or 30 years in pot (and they were
all said to be as old or older) brought 5
to 10 times its actual value.

It must be admitted that the show was
nicelj- and attractively arranged, minia-
ture gardens, here and there, neat bam-
boo etageres holding tiny pots of one-
half to two inches planted with little
ferns and other small plants; clumps of
rocks holding ferns and bamboos, placed
in flat square pans filled with water.
Designs of well and water bucket (the
well holding gold fish, the bucket filled
with blooming primulas) all helped to
attract the crowds. The pots themselves
were a great attraction. "There'll be a
time some day" when there will be some
subdued "blessing", when the pines will
shed their verdure, when the camellias
will "not" bloom and the oranges will
sour!

What does seem provoking is that, a
few blocks away fine specimen plants of
the same class in fine healthy condition
could have been bought for one-fourth to
one-half the prices paid at this sale, and
thousands of people would pass them by
without even glancing at them. It
appears to be altogether a (juestion of
advertising. But then the jniliUc will be
humbugged and it will ever lie thus.

Philadelphia. A. B.

Another Yellow Sport From Jerome Jones.

Mr. Henry C. Smith, of Grand Rapids,
Mich., sends us a bloom which is stated
to be a sport from Mrs. Jerome Jones. It
is a little brighter and livelier in color
than the other sports of this variety
which have come to our notice and is
really a very pleasing flower.

Catalogues Received.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia,
florists' supplies; F. \V. Bird & Son, E.
Walpole, Mass., Neponset flower pots;
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia,
Pink Cupid sweet pea; Parry's Pomona
Nurseries, Parr^-, N. J., fruits, trees and
plants; August Rolker & Sons, New
York, florists' supplies; Jos. Heinl, Jack-
sonville, III., seeds, bulbs and plants;
Rossville Greenhouses, Rossville, 111.,
floral designs, cutflowers, plants; Fred-
erick T!oemer, Quedlinburg, Germany,
novelties in flower seeds for 1898; Walker
Fertilizer Co., Clifton Springs, N. Y.,
Excelsior plant food; A. W. Livingston's
Sons, Columlius, O., pointers for lovers of
flowers and house plants; J. C. Schmidt,
Erfurt, Germany, novelties for 1898;
Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany,
novelties in seeds; J. C. Suffern, Voorhees,
111., seeds;_H. G. Faust & Co., Philadel-
phia, florists' supplies; John A. ScoUay,
Brooklyn, N. Y., hot water and steam
warming apparatus; Sunset Seed and
Plant Co., San Francisco. Cal., bulbs,
seeds, plants, nursery stock; Herl) &
Wulle, Naples, Italy, seeds and bulbs;
Dammann & Co., San Giovanni, near
Naples, Italy, orchid-flowering cannas;
Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago, cut flowers,
Christmas greens, etc.; .\. Blanc, Phila-
delphia, New .American cannas for 1898.

Seasonable Now.

December Circular Iree.

HOLLY....

Our XXX Brand
The Uood Kind

None too pli-iity this year, tlicrefori-
iininetUatc urderint; is advaiitaKeous
to vou. Per Single Case $4.7S-

Si)«-i:il on .|iiantitii's. Wi' .•;in also
su|.|.lv SOUTHERN or competition
stock, Imji ill.' ..I. I s;i\iTiL' ■■/"//(■ bes/
/) t/u- ,/i,,:/',-s/ III til, end ' ii|ililics

Bouquet Green —

lii'st ^Taili'; prioi' low. Write or
wire for latest quotations on Crate
or Carload. We can positively save

We niainilaeture t liis our!.elves from
finest "Indian picked" ereen.

Per 100 Yds. Per 1000 yds.

Light ja.SO $23.00

Medium 2 7.=; 25.00

Heavy 3,'J5 30,00

Holly Wreaths....
Evergreen Wreaths

1) -al'-d witli r.-il or

yellow Ininiorlelles.

Mistletoe ioiijs.ii.ts:

LIIA' OF THE VAtLEY PIP«.

"Pke.miUJI • fancy stock. 100 $1.50; 1000S12.2i
■•I.NTISHN.ITIONAL" 100«l.;«; IIXXI SIU.UO

TUBEROSES. True B.xcel8lor Pearl.'Hal-

lock strain." First elze. 100. $1.2.'.; 1000, *8 00

.Ills. $3.;

Speaking about H L,\Jm\1^ 1 ^ ^U r^rL,! tZCi, we have been a

tinkering away at this line of work ourselves for about 20 YEARS. We ought to be S

able to sell you by this time, don't you think? There's mighty few wholesale men J^

who are not SPECIALISTS in this line. Suppose we let these sample PRICES g

TALK for 'Vaughan (our record tells quality). g

WREATHS. FI..4T. Ti

WIRE DESIGNS.

PERFECT IN SHAPE.

Here are a few sample prices; ii per
cent off, more if you buy big.

CROSSES. FLAT.

Inch.

\.0Z

10.

20.

* Uti

Wheat Sheaves

AS GOOD

AS

IT IS POSSI-

BLE TO

MAKE THEM.

20rercen

toff

these prices.

Flat, .\, .'a.

li..

t i:

•■ li. ■

Tills is MOSS, n..t lea\es, sticks or (ran
berry Vines.

1 Bale $1.00 I 3 Bales $2.75

2 Bales 1.90 | 6 Bales 5.00

CAPE FLOWERS.

We carry but one grade, and that the best
which the'market affords.
( 'OLORED, bright shades, per ft. IL.'iO, lOlh. $14.
White, per ft. $1.00. 10 ft. for$9.50.

STEMMING WIRE.

No. 24, per stone. .$.«) I No.28, perstone..$1.00

No. 26, " .. .T5 No, 36, " .. 1.60

No. 26 is size usually used for Evergreen

winding and Holly Wreath making. Note

ANCHORS. FLAT.

I'll.-.-. 1 lu.-h. Price.

$.16

US I 20 18

10 I 22 20

124.
14 ' 30.

35

DOVES...

WE PACK THEM TO
REACH YOU IN GOOD
SHAPE.
First-class Birds, each $1.15:
dozen $I2.()0.

class Birds, each

tl\Mh; dozen $10.5(1.

A NO. J
STUFF,
NOT
LEAD..-*

25 lbs.,«2 00
50 lbs.. 3.75
lOJ lbs.. 7.25

Tia=
Foil.

Yellow, Etc.

New Crop. Per Doz., S2.50

f.

a! low pric

I thi

BLEACHED WHITE PAMPAS PLUMES.
CHENILLE INSEBTICIDES

SCOLLAY SPRINKLERS SHEEP MANURE
CANE STAKES HORN SHAVINGS

TOBACCO STEMS ETC., ETC.

At lowest possible prices. -S.-n.i in \(.iir
list of \v:.nts lor .-stirnat.-.

"^irvo^pr VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^^^^^rc';^'"^"

J

i8g-/.

The American Florist,

479

Adiantum Cuneatum.

Kcplvin^jloliuniiryDf \V. J. M., I'oiiliac-,
till- cultiv.-ition (if Adiantum cunoaUini
(which we inter is the s])ecics meant by
our eorrespondent) (hies not present any
great (Hliieultv, and inavlie briefly statec]
as t'oUows:

The spores shouUl be sown in pots or
pans of about six inches in diameter, said
pots to l)e haU'fdled with drainage inate-
rial, on top of which some finely sifted
soil is pressed down firmly, the soil con-
sisting of sandy loam or peat, either
answering for this purpose.

The spores are sown on the surface of
the soil, and the pots should be well
w.itercd before Mntnng the spores, and
thev should then either be covered with

panes ofghass or else be placed in a prop-
agating IraTue in ;( shaded house with a
night tcm|5er,-itureof <i.">^, the object being
to keep them moist without further water-
ing until the seefllings arc up.

This operation having been fully de-
scribed in former issues of the Florist,
we need oidy say th;it the seedlings are
])rickeil out in little clumps after the first
frond shows, still keeping them in the
sh;idcd house, .and finally when large
enough to handle are potted off into
thumb pots, and when well-rooted arc
shifted on into ,'i-inch pots, this Iieing
large enough for tilling ferneries. It the
intention is to grow them on for cutting,
tlie liest metliod is to ])lant out strong
,'i-inch pot ])lants on a side bench, that is.

filled to .1 depth of six inches with the
same comjjost that would be used for
carnations.

The plants should be firmly planted in
this bed aliout one foot apart, the best
time to do this being April or May, and
the bed should be kept moist at all times,
though not over watered before the plants
become established. The house should be
shaded through the summer, and kept
well ventilated both night and day, but
during the winter no shade will be
re(|uired, .and a night temperature of G0°
to r,2'' will be right.

Such a lied should give an abundance of
fronds and keep in good condition for
about three years, after which it W(juld
be best to renew it. W. H. Taplin.

^-.-W

re not in the woods but we are
headquarters for —

Bouquet Green

C.C. poLLWomrn:

' a ';Siect grade Delaware Holly

We also ship out perfect Palms
and fine Ferns at reasonable prices.
Order Green Wreathing for Thanksgiving now. Unexcelled service in
Cut Flowers. Write for quotations. Special price in quantity.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

I Christmas Decorations \

'ok HOLLY, BOUQUET GREEN, WREATHING, PALM LEAVES,
$ NEEDLE PINES, MISTLETOE.

Special List Just Out

Wire for Prices.

Large Stock Ready for Wire Orders.
W. W. BARNARD & CO.,

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186 EAST KINZIE ST.,

•* CHICAGO.

WE P(

DSITIVELY

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DECLINE TO BE

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UNDERSOLD BY

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ANY RESPONSI-

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HEADQUARTERS

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IS INDISPUTABLE

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FERNS. MOSS. GALAX.
LEUCOTHOE. .•* PALMETTOS.

Hollar.

...BEST QUALITY....

Largest Stock in New England. Prices on

large or small lots quoted by mail,

telegraph or telephone.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

67 Bromfield Street and 18 Chapman Place,
BOSTON, MASS.

When writing. mentiuD American Florist.

BOUQUET GREEN.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates. We gather
our own greens and bring by our own
boat direct. Also Christmas Trees.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN EVERGREEN NURSERY.

8. W. corner Clark St. Bridge, CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

PLACE HOLIDAY ORDERS
NOW FOR KELSEY'S

Brilliant

GREEN
and BRONZE

• • • AND • • •

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GALAX LEAVES...

(Finest LeaveH and Packing.)
GALAX-Larne or small, either color, per 1000, Sl.OO;

oOlM lots. 70c per 1000.
LEUCOTHOE SPRAVS-Per 100, 75c: per 1000

JH.OO. Wholesalers supplied at very special rates.

I am packing Original Assorted Cases for Florists
as follows;
CASE A ■'^ Galax, assorted sizes and colors,

r" A C p R Same as Case A, and 2(10 Leucothoe
wrvoi^ u SpraiB additional, for 1*5.00.
CASF r*. 1111X10 Galax, assorted sizes and colors,

TKKMS CASU -Shipments from Boston or North
Carolina.

ndreds or thousands Samples and full Information FREE. Addr

uunlcatlons to the Introducer,

HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1123 Tremont Building, Boston, Mass.

SEE OUR XMAS ADV.

in this paper next weekL*^*
KENNICOTT BROS. CO.,

Wholesale Cut Flowers,
.jtjt.jt^..*&Z Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Flokist.

DELAWARE HOLLY. . .

We hnve out of ti 0(X) cases ".^iKi left, and we are no-
Inif to sell them tor jCi 00. size 'ixli-xl; large cases,
solidly packed and WELL BERRIED.

BOUQUET GREEN, $5 OO hundred.

A LUSBY CO.. 2552 N. 18th St.. Philadelphia.

Please mention American Florist.

480

The American Florist.

Dec. 11.^

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Southern Smilax.
Galax and Ivy Leaves,

Needle Pine«a,
Palm Crowns,

Moss,

Laurel and Pine Festooning,
Holly. Pine and Laurel Wreaths,
Hardy Ferns, Christmas Trees.

ALL GOODS FIRST-CLASS, vv .v -m
Ready for shipment between Dec. \ 3th and 1 8th.

WELCH BROS.,

15 Bromfield Street, BOSTON.

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Sharon, Pa.

Messrs. E. McConnell & St)n, the ear-
nation growers, have several seedhngs
whieh from present indications, look very
promising. One designated as No. 2A. is
a cross between Lizzie McGowan and
Lizzie Gilbert. It is white, with a pink
center, a free and strong grower, re(|uir-
ing no special treatment. As a commer-
cial flower, Mr. McConnell thinks it will
be just the "thing." No. 2A has been
tested two years Another one designated
as No. 5C is a cross between Scott and
Daybreak and while possessing the
merits of its parents, it shows some
splendid features of its own, chief of
which is its tendencj' to surpass either in
size. The color is somewhat lighter than
Scott.

Mr. John Murchie"s red sport from
Tidal Wave, looks very promising and
there are reasons to believe that the
"long felt" want for a good red carnation
may soon be filled.

The recent ball given by the Acorn
Club, an organization composed of the
400 of Sharon, was an event of unusual
social prominence. The Ashton Hall, one
of the finest structures in town, was
most elaborateh' decorated, American
Beauties, chrysanthenmms and orchids
having been used to splendid effect. An
immense acorn, composed of roses and
carnations, was suspended from the
chandelier, lending a charming effect to
the general surrounding. Mr. L M.
O'Brien, the veteran florist, had the
decoration in charge and it is needless to
add that whatever he undertakes he
executes in the best possible way-

'Ho.MO.

Nashua, N. H.

If I were asked who of the two leading
florists in town grew the best 'mums this
season, I should be inclined to answer in
the words of the puzzled youngster, "both
were best." Evidently both Messrs. Gae-
deke & Co. and Geo. Buxton know the
secret of producing fine flowers and insui'-
ing good results. Theirchrysanthemums
were deeidedlv "sujierb," as the average
school girl jni'ts it.

Weddings galore, and of the kind that
"count." Among the most noteworthy
ones, I may mention that of Tolles-Bick-
ford. The First Congregational Church
presented a sight, the like of which one
seldom sees in a town of this size. A
bridal path of five imposing arches,
trimmed with laurel and smilax, led from
the parlor to the steps of the altar.
Through this winding pathway of green
the bridal party wended its way until it
reached the large arch of laurel, trimmed
with roses and carnations, which extended
across the platform and under which the
matrimonial knot was tied. Florist Gae-
deke had this decoration in cliartre.

'lIoNto.

CiiicoPEE, M.\ss. — Mrs. Dexter Snow
has sold her florist business to Schlosser
& Andrews, two popular young men of
Chicago, the former having been in her
employ for the past year. It is with
regret that she leaves her life-long work,
having been associated in the lousiness
with her husband for over forty years
and since his death carrying it on alone.
She has always done the floral work.
The business has increased under her
supervision and ever_vthing is left in excel-
lent condition for her successors.

AN 1898 CALENDAR

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FLOWERS AS THEY GROW,

and not as artists try to

Draw them. ^* J* -J*

"Art that Itself is Nature."

A SAMPLE SET

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Our i898vvv^..v

DIRECTORY.^

We are now at work on a corrected
edition of our Directory and Reference
Book which w^ill be issued prom tly on
February J, 1898. The list of those in
the trade will be corrected up to date and
the A. B. C. lists of Roses, Chrysanthe-
mums, Carnations and Cannas will be
carefully revised to include all new varie-
ties, by men who are authorities on such
matters. Valuable reference matter will
be added, with other features. The ad-
vertising pages will be handsomely em-
bellished, and add to the attractiveness
of the book. Rates for tiiis advertising
on application..^v'*./*v'*v''
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324 Dearborn Stseet, Chicago.

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The American Florist.

481

Physalis Alkekengi and Franchetti.
( Winter Clierrics.)

The past season must have suited these
plants to a dot, for we never before had
such a profusion of bright pods on them;
two and sometimes three were produced
on each growth, a thing which seldom
has happened in other years. The dry
weather in August and S^ptemberfavored
the setting of the Howers 1 think, for we
have not attempted to give the plants dif-
ferent treatment from that of other sea-
sons, and for several years they have been
in the same place, growing and flowering
freely each summer.

Generally we had a good showing of
bright pods and they were admired, as
they deserved, but this fall's crop was so
abundant that it deserves to be men-
tioned. Especially the newer and larger-
fruited variety, P. Franchetti, had a very
fine, highly-colored calyx, and they arc
now on the vines, although the frost has
spoiled all the foliage. It these plants can
be relied upon to fruit as freely as they
did this year we should certainly intro-
duce these largely everywhere for fall
effect; vivid colors are most welcome in
the borders at this time.

They belong to the solanum family and
are not fastidious as to the treatment
they receive, are perfectly hardy, increase
rapidly by underground runners, each one
of which will make a good plant if sep-
arated from the old stock, but unless
stock is to be increased we think it ad-
visable to let the plants alone for some
years because old plantsinvariably flower
more freely, though it may be questiona-
ble whether all these flowers set fruit or
not.

A dry and sunny situation setnis to
suit them best, for formerly we had them
in a lower place where a mass of foliage
was the principal show they made and
growth was taller there than in their
present quarters. About 12 inches is
their average height, and the calyx,
enclosing the berry, varies in size from 2
to 3 inches in length by 1 to 2 inches in
diameter. J. B. Keller.

Physalis Franchetti — A good dca'
has been written lately about tti?, and it
apnears as if some people had found a
difficulty with it. I can quite believethat
in some cold soils and situations there
might be a difficulty about it, but inmost
places where the soil is light it is easily
grown. I am not quite sure that it will
be such a weed as theolder.form.Physa'i ^
Alkekengi; this will be no disadvantage.
This new Physalis, which is distinct in
color from the older species, will be found
very useful for winter decoration, and in
most parts of our islands it will be found
a hardv and easily grown perennial —
English Exchange.

[Seed of Physalis, catalogued as Chinese
lantern plant, was extensively adver-
tised last year. — Ed.]

Plant Pots 3Z~
Pedestals.

of ICllL'hiliii, l-'l

I the l)i-5t Pott.Tics
ii.y. China, .Jiipnii
til'- largest, most
■ iNliiliit to be seen
, anil values, from
:i imI \itv large old

iilio the hcsl

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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

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China and Class Merctiants,
(Seven Floors) 120 Franklin St.. BOSTON. MASS.

.TEitoME .Tones, I'ri's. s. 1'. Sthatton. Tr-as.

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Respective Requirements.

New York City Brancti:

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163 Franklin St., cor. Congre... BOSTON, MASS.

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...- MANUFACTURERS OF ' lUTT Vl I ULO^

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QUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
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They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES: \ ^aTlL^o^^l^iYn^'^'etr^orslfl'SSI ^JfJu^cftV. N. X.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. e. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.

Flower

W-- maijufaciute all kinds of Flower Hots making a specially of ^

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We arc centrally located and can save you freight. Also head- ?

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FLOWER POTS, i Flowf^r Pnf c

We ManufacturR all kinds of Flower Poto. etc. -^ Jl V/ TT V^ 1. \ \J\,S»

Florist Standard Pots

Send for prtce Il^t and samples (which will be sent
free and we know you will jflve us your order:

Ji U( SWAHN 0 oONSt Mluueapolls, 'mIiid.

if«^:^,i»^GEO. KELLER & SON,

MAXfFACTrKEl!.< OF

Flower Pols.

Before buylnf; write for prices,
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wrlyhtwood Ave,,

CHICAGO. ILL.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

U'l

mwT'nfwptiirQrH Before buylDK
lor .^^peoial ITice.s and Di8-

cnuuts.

Our pots are RED In color and Standard.

NORRISTOWN. PA

213 to 223 Pearl Street.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

1.1 ACC for Greenliouses, Conservatories, Hot-
ULHQO hfJs. etc.. Also Hotbed Sashes and
Milts, I'aiuts, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.

SEE OUR XMAS ADV. in this
paper next week! Kennkott Bros.
Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, 88
Wabash Ave., Chicagfo.

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER.

It lowers the vitallt:

■ stock, but write for particulars of my teiuperlnt.' Appar;

HENRY W. GIBBONS. ^^^ Te^w^VoI.?."^^^

482

The American Florist.

Dec. II,

Washington.

The florists of the eitv met lately
and organized the Coimnercial Florists'
Association of Washinsfton, D. C. After
the adoption of a eonstitution and by-
laws the election of officers resulted in
|. R. Freeman being chosen president;
Robert Bowdler, vice president; John
Bovie, secretai-y, and C. F. Hale, treas-
urer. An auditing committee, consisting
of J. H. Ley, G. Henson, and J. R. Mor-
gan, were appointed by President Free-
man. It was unanimously agreed that
the association should meet every sec-
1 md and third Tuesdays during the month.

The association has for its purpo.se the
uniting of florists throughout the city in
an effort to put a stop to the free distri-
bution of cut flowers by the government.
They will arrange to have petitions sent
to Congress asking that such legislation
as is necessary to put a stop to this prac-
tice be passed. From the tenor of the
addresses last night it is quite probable
that if redress cannot be obtained from
Congress within a short time the courts
will be appealed to and asked to grant
an injunction restraining government
officials from distributing the products of
greenhouses.

The florists claim that if the government
will stop this distribution they will raise
the wages of their employes from 10 to2.">
per cent. Several labor organizations will
doubtless have committees ])resent at the
next meeting of the association in order
to investigate the justice of their charges.

Greenfly and how to make a Hotbed.

1 have a small greenhouse of mixed
])lants which I must keep free from aphis
withinit fumigation if possible. So far I
have used weak tobacco water for syr-
inging and also tobacco dust. I have
carnations and violets at one end and
smilax and maidenhair ferns at the other.
Please tell me how to do this. Can you
also give some instructions about hotbeds
and the growth of lettuce? I. E. B.

Massachusetts.

Dusting the plants and syringing with
tol^acco water are both effectual if thor-
oughly done, but are somewhat unsightly,
especially on plants in flower. If you
syringe them use the "Rose Leaf Extract"
diluted in fifty times its bulk of water.
You will find it much more readily made
and effective than the home made article.
Another plan to keep down fly, which is
better than either, where smoke is not
permissible, is what I may eall "steam-
ing." Into a tin or iron dish (I use pie
dishes), put a quart of the liquid mixture,
one part of the extract to 10 of water.
Into this drop a piece of red hot iron (if
you don't have that, a brick he;ited will
do); the vapor that arises will kill the fly
.and will not injure the most tender plant
or even be verj' disagreeable to your nose.
Where steam is used a more expeditious
]ilan is in vogue but where hot water is
the S3'stem of heating this steaming sys-
tem is an excellent one.

Hotbeds are of little use in Massachu-
setts or north of it before beginning of
March. The most economical way to
use hotbeds is to dig out a space two feet
deep and the length and breadth desired.
The bottom should be either nattirally
drained or drainage provided for. When
two feet of properh- prepared material is
filled in and well trodden down, the he.at
will last a long time. There is little
exposure for the cold to attack. But if
this is not convenient a hotl)ed can lie
be made on the .surface; the deeper and

wider, if well made, the longer the heat
will last. The trouble with most of these
primitive hot houses is that the material
is wrongly or carelessly prepared. Slalile
manure, where straw is used for bedding,
is the usual material and there is nothing
better, but it should not be thrown on in
big forkfulls, when very fresh, lightly trod-
den down and expected to hold any
length of time, it will heat violently for a
week or two and then (|uickly cool.

I have told you how not to do it, now
how to do it. Stable manure with one-
fourth spent hops from a brewery is an
excellent mixture. Whether the material
is procured all in one day or it is the accu-
nuilation of two weeks it should be turned
over at least once and thoroughly shaken
up before being made into the bed. If
allowed to run itself out in a pile before
making into the bed, the less heat 3' on will
get afterwards. When forming the bed,
which if on the surface should be 18
inches wider and longer than the frame,
spread thin layers of the manure evenh-
and keep well firmed down hy walking
over it. If the material is drj- have the
hose near and even.- 5 or 6 inches of dejitli
give a good heavy sprinkling. Keej) on
on adding material till 3'ou get the desired
height, which for an early bed shoidd not
be less than 30 inches. After the frame is
put on the same material should lie
banked tip to the height of the frame. In
4 or 5 days a strong heat will take place
and in 2 or 3 days more you can put im
\-our soil fiir plants, seeds or plunging
material.

Lettuce wants a good rich, light soil
and plenty of ventilation. Water in the
morning when it will dry up stxni and
kejit free fif aphis. WNr. Scott.

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

CATALOGUE
MAKERS

Printers

For Fliirists und Seedsmen.
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nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

Ment'nn American Florist.

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changed your address or firm
name since our last book
was issued

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29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

(front, sides and back). Write fur Inlurmatlun.

CYPRESS

IS HUGH H »RE DURMLETHAN PINE.

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SIONS FOR XTERIOR DEKORA-
SIONSOFHOU& AN HOM.

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When writing to any of the adver-
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American Florist.

iS97-

The American Florist,

483

Onions.

Our howliii}; pm-t has lic-cn at it a^aiii.
This time it's the "Onion Chib." There's
a 'i'otato and Herring; Chili" in Londnn
lint Philadelphia is unii|ue in having an
"Onicin Chdi." It's llie first (if its kind, I
lielieve, and its IVaf;ranee permeates the
nlmiispliere here in all direelions so that
pciets, philiisciphers and Horists must all
take eii>,'iiizaiiee jierforce. To waft the
delectable and odiferous exhalations to
less favored localities the onions could
not have selected a better than our
poetical friend, James I). Law. Onion
prices are stiffening up a bit. When the
seedsman iiieet to celebrate this agrccalile
state of affairs this will lie a good chorus
for the occasion. G. C. W.\tson.

rill! THE SK.11I-(ier.tSI(INAL liANCJlKT OF TUE ONION
tLCli.

"IVs a fine thin i^, an higan."
IIT.-riTivso,, liii.i 11. TV.- to sine:

■■'riir i.^i'h "I SI, III. ill, ■■

Uliv ,li,,ul.l >M- :ill mil MMlr.i llilli;

•l-ii-'l '" II- I""-

■■Tlli' rut-r 111 riiiili, 11 li:is IjCi'll .st\li'll,

.Mid, i;VL-i-,v\vliero around,
III all decrees, from stroiii; to mild.
It's in fiood odor found!

forever! Hu'/zah, boys, IiuzzmIi !
I suits jou — pickled, coolced or ran
■ Nature's esculents I'm sure we n

lietier or the equal of the Onion!

iiMiiN 11 vw \\ liile I shall sint;

. |ir;ii-,i iMlh .'ill liiv h.'art,
il 1 lull III iiiv ,iii,|rri bring
111' lliml. M , 11 Mill :irt;

^|ierse.

\li

(_'HORUS

! Huz7,ah. boys, huzzah !
find them— polished, plain i

'I'llE ONIONS fori'

Take tliem as y
ravv^

'they're such a happy, jolly lot, I'm sure we n
saw
The betters or the equals of The Oni
.Tames D. La

Memphis, Tenn.— TheMagnoHa Floral
Co. has changed hands, Mr. Sollye rent-
ing the place and buying the stock.' Otto
Schwill is building greenhouses prepara-
tory to entering the business next
spring. Mr. Schwill is one of our leading
seedmen. Our city is preparing to extend
its limits and improve generally. The
people are in good sjjirits and trade
promises to be good, for we don't expect
an overflow of the river nor the yellow
fever and every florist here has his business
better in hand than for man3' seasons
past.

LOUISIANA
Cypress
o^i^l Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

'Write for Estimates.

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Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Cireenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other ■wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

■Write for Circul
or Estimates

Lock land Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO. f

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IN

Strength

AND

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Send for Catalogiie.

VENTILATING

MACHINE.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

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Mention American Florist

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CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

DAVIS BROS. MANFG. CO.,

Office and Shops: 576-584 Clinton St., 569-583 Barclay St.,
jvxii:^wauk:i5ej. wis.

GREENHOUSE BOILERS A SPECIALTY.

EVANS' IMPROVED

Challenge

Ventilating

Apparatus

Write for lUuetra ted < 'atalopue

QUAKER CITY MACHINE WORH&

Klchniond, Ind>

Boilers

For GREENHOUSES.

KSr Hut Wilier

in&Co.,Utica, N.Y.

484

The American Florist.

Dec. II,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates

Aden J K 4<»

American Boiler Co...4fvl

Amllne E C iW

Baker C F 4T4

Bailer K A Ki

Barnard W W & Co 47',)
Bassett & Washburn A\\\
Bayersdorfer H 4 Co liiS

Beckert Theo F 475

Robblnkl. C t'l

Boerner Fred 475

Boston Letter Co 4«1

Brapue L B 477

Bnios H N 471

Burley& Tyrrell 477

Burpee W Atlee & Co .4tS)
.470
483
470

Carmody J D

Cleveland Seed Co
Clucas & Boddlngton

Co

482

47:i

Colflesh .1 W

Cole Geo E & Co,
Colorado Florists" Ex.4WJ
Conard & Jones Co
Conley John & Son.
C Jttage Gardens. . .

Craig Robt i:~

Cunningham J H J'--^

Darling C T 473

Davis Bros Mfg Co. ..48.1
Dickinson Co Albert 470
Dletsch A & Co 4s:i

Dillon J 1. 474 475

DomerFred SSons Co. 474

Dreer H A 4,o

BhretF 4ii-.

Rlllott W H - ..4ta

Ellis * PoUworth. .413 47S

Faxon M B 470

Florist Pruning Shear

F'lelsehman J 45:j

Galvln &Co 4115

Gibbons H W 481

Glblln & Co «!

Gnmey Heater Co 481

Hall Ass'n 483

nancock*Son 474

Hanson Christ 4M

idart M A 4«5

neacock Jos 473

Ilelkes W F 475

Uerr Albert M 473

HerrDK 475

Herrlngton A 470

Hew8AH& Co 481

■^niBG&Co 471

Ulnman Geo *»;

i^ippard }lj -. -■ 4s;^

rtltohlnga&Co 481

U Joker H M Co 4s;i

Uoran Edw C 4ia

Hulsebosch Bros 471

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THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.
Annual Convention at Chicago. February 17 and IS.
1898. Albert M. Hekr, Lancaster. Pa., Secretary.

CONTENTS.

Holiday troubles 485

Chrysanthemum forecast 485, 48fi

About carnations .487

Carnation notes 488

William Plumb 48H

New York 489

Boston 490

A successful lady florist (illus.) 490

Philadelphia 49t)

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (illus.) 491

Chicago 49".^

Chicago bowlers' trip to St. Louis 492

Cincinnati 492

St. Louis 493

Fred C. Weber's model store,. 493

Baltimore 494

Buffalo 494

American grown azaleas 495

Form and value of fixed alkalies as plant food.

495.49(5

Born to the S. A. P.— Another child 499

Cut flower price lists received 502

Indianapolis 503

Belle Siebrecht rose 504

Flower show suggestions 505

S. A. F. photographs 505

American Carnation Society 506

Marechal N iel not blooming 507

Alliance, O 507

Bangor. Me 508

Des Moines '. 508

Greenhouse building 508

Carnations going to sleep 509

Carnation notes on varieties 509

Review of chrysanthemums disseminated in

1897 : 510

Cleveland 5ll

Manure for roses 511

Pittsburg 51*2

Sandusky, 0 512

Newport, R. 1 512

Rochester 513

Black aphis : 513

Carried-over Woottons 513

Florists' Fire Insurance Co 514

A bunch of violets (poem) 514

Syracuse, N. Y 515

English funeral work 516

A dispute 517

Poison for sow bugs 517

Garden notes 518

Thripson roses 519

HOLIDAY TROUBLES.

The time is about here when there will
no doubt be more or less said of the bad
effects on business by the rapid advance
of prices in the cut-flower trade.

From the consumers' point of view, it
does no doubt seem strange that the cost
of flowers should advance one hundred or
more per cent, in a few days. The major-
ity of buyers cannot understand it and
the retailer has not the time or inclination
to explain except in cases of a few favored
customers. He knows all the flowers he
has will be sold at a good price and is
very often more independent than is nec-
essary. The people who are steady or
regular buyers are beginning to appreci-
ate the question of supply and demand at
the holiday season, and therefore expect
an advance in rates, but there are hun-
dreds to whom the radical change seems
entirely uncalled for, and to these, in fact
to all, due notice should be given of the
probable increase in prices by speaking
about the matter whenever the opportu-
nity may occur, and in no case take a
Christmas order without a thorough un-
derstanding as to prices unless you have
a good knowledge of j-our customer.

The whole question is, of course, one of
supply and demand, and alwaj's will be
so, no matter ■w-hat may be said or writ-
ten about it. But the interests of both
the retailer and grower are at stake when
the consumers of flowers are dissatisfied,
let the cause be what it may; therefore
the3- should work together to give the
best possible ser\-ice at these times.

The Christmas trade, for several rea-
sons, is a hard one to handle, both for
retailer and grower. The grower is ex-
pected to have for each store, triple or
quadruple the amount of flowers he has
been selling them previously, and, at the
same time, must have them fresh. Should
he not serve the full amount ordered or
promised, he is accused of giving them to
a more favored customer, when the
chances are he has divided up his stock as
equally as possible, and is short because
of cloudy days or warm weather, when
flowers will not keep after being cut, or
so cold he could not bring them forward
as fast as expected.

Every 3'ear there are public complaints
of growers or their agents sending stale
flowers when filling Christmas orders,
such flowers, it is said, often being entire-
ly unfit for use. That there is cause for
such complaints is unfortunately true,
but no grower should intentionally send
such stock. Itraavat times be accidental.

for it is not alwaj's possible to tell the
condition of flowers after they have been
kept for several days, but he is in a much
better position to judge them than the
buyer, as he knows when they were cut
and what their surroundings have been
since, so he should examine them carefully
before shipping. When he secures the in-
crease in price demanded at these times,
he is in duty bound to send reasonably
good stuff", and sell the poorer quality for
what he can after calling attention to its
condition

The storekeeper also has his troubles at
this time. He must ^et a lot of extra
help, most of them quite new in the flow-
er-selling business, so more destructive of
stock and less likely to give satisfaction
to customers. His stock costs more, and
some of it poor in qualit3', also the chance
that he may not be able to get enough.
It may ffet very cold, making delivery
difficult, unless packing is done very care-
fully, and this, when the wrapping de-
partment is in the hands of new men.

But in spite of all the trials and
troubles, both producers and distributors
are generally well pleased on account of
the profits they realize. To keep on get-
ting these profits the}' must becareful not
to kill the goose that lays the egg.

Let the grower be careful to send
only such stock as can be safely recom-
mended to a lady or gentleman, and he
will not hear so many complaints from
the retailer about exorbitant prices.
Then if the retailer will use equal care to
see that his customers get good service,
and be satisfied with the usual profit on
his medium stock, without asking one
hundred percent, on every fallen petal, I do
not believe we need fear any bad effects
on the business from the high prices at
Christmas.

Chrysanthemum Forecast for J 898.

Below we give our readers a summary
of the chrv'santhemum situation and a
forecast for 1898, as to commercial varie-
ties, from the point of view of the men
who buy the plants and grow them for
flowers, of the men who wholesale the
flowers and of the retailer who disposes
of them to the public. The gentlemen
who make these reports are to be under-
stood as giving their own experience,
gained through actually growing or
handling the varieties in question and
uninfluenced by anj- personal interest in
the success or failure of any particular
variety.

It is evident that the demand in the
different cities varies greatly as to varie-
ties and the grower will do well to give
especial attention to the reports from
the market for which he grows.

486

The American Florist.

Dec. i8.

NEW YORK GROWER.

Mr. Eugene Dailledouze states that
Niveii.s, ' Xiarion Henderson, Viviand-
Morel and Mrs. Perrin are likely to Ije
grown sparingly by next season.

The following well known varieties will
still be largeh' grown: Mrs. Robinson,
Ivory, Mine. Bergmann and Merry
Monarch, white; Major Bonnaft'on.
Modesto and Lincoln, yellow; Maud
Dean, Mrs. S. T. Murdock and Pink
Ivory, pink; Geo. \V. Childs, Culhngfordi
and John Shrinipton, crimson.

Of the introductions of 1S97 likely to
be largely grown, he names: AVestem
King, Evangeline and Mrs. Martin A.
Ryerson, white; Golden Trophy and Mrs.
John J. Glessner, yellow; there being no
pinks or other colors of special promise as
advances on old sorts. He declines to
specify anj- 1.S97 introductions as failures,
as it will take another year to find out
(and he might also oft'end); but of the
entire list of introductions of 1897 a large
proportion will never make any perma-
nent impression. He qualifies the entire
above statement to the effect that
varieties give diflerent results with difter-
ent growers and that his neighbors would
undoubtedly list differently.

NEW YORK WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS.

Among the wholesale cut flower dealers
in New York City but little attention is
paid to names of varieties. Blooms are
now sold simpU' on their ciuality. If they
are fine flowers and the price is cheap
enough they find a customer and the
name is of no interest. Whiteand yellow
varieties have found the most ready sale
this season. Among those that seem to
have pleased are Mrs. Robinson, Golden
Wedding, Major Bonnaftbn, Evangeline,
Glory of the Pacific, Ivor\- and Pink
Ivor\'; but the knowledge of these names
comes through contact with the growers,
rather than through their relations with
the retailers who care nothing for the
name of a flower, if only it has the color,
size and stem they require.

The retailers endorse the above. They
sa.y that the former curiosity regarding
eccentric forms and freaks and interest in
special names no longer exists among the
buyers. Their own contact with the
chrysanthemums extends over but a brief
period, not sufticiently long for them to
become familiar with varieties, whereas
the grower in his months of association
with the diflerent names learns them by
heart. There is a demand for some good
pink sorts that will have more brilliancy
of color and decided character than any-
thing yet offered.

BOSTON GROWER.

Mr. Alex. Montgomery, of Natick,
Mass. , suggests the following old favor-
ites that will be dropped for next season:
White, Minnie Wananiaker; yellow,
Minerva; pink, Ermenilda; other colors,
Robert Mclnnes.

These old varieties will still be largely
grown: W'hite, Mrs. Jerome Jones; 3'el-
low, Modesto, Major Bonnaftbn; pink,
Yi^^and-Morel, Maud Dean; other colors,
John Shrimpton.

These introductions of 1897 will be
largely grown: White, Evangeline; yel-
low. Golden Trophy; pink, Symphonia;
other colors, Charles Molin, Defender.

The introductions of 1897, which
have proved failures are white, Doroth}-
Devens. stem out of proportion to flower;
j-ellow. Gold Standard, weak neck; other
colors, Sunstone, not decided enough.

Of the new seedlings to be introduced
in 1898, Frank Hardy and Pennsylvania
are likely to find a permanent place.

BOSTON WHOLES.\LER AND RETAILER.

The list of varietiesenjoyingany special
popularity with wholesale and retail
trade is very limited. ^lajor Bonnaft'on,
Ada Spaulding, Mme. Bergmann, Mrs.
Perrin, Geo. W. Childs, Minnie Wana-
niaker, Ivory and Pink Ivory comprise
about all that can be named in such a
list. If the flowers offered in the market
by a grower are of good and regular size
the stems stiff and the foliage well up to
the flower, the trade will buy them, but
care nothing about the name under which
the stock was grown, the above listed
varieties only from their long-keeping
qualities, having made a permanent
impression.

Of the old favorites of 1.S89, Lincoln is
the only one now found in the market
and of '90— '91, Minnie Wanamaker, .\da
Spaulding and Mme. Bergmann aloneare
left.

CHICAGO GROWER.

Mr. C. W. Johnson states that of the
older varieties Viviand-Morel is too vari-
able in color, Mrs. H. Robinson gives too
small a percentage of perfect blooms
(Ivory if propagated early and grown
7-.*^ inches in diameter being much more
profitable); Bergmann and Merry Mon-
arch will be dropped.

The older varieties which will be largely
grown are, in yellow. Yellow Queen
(there is no good yellow till this ciinies
in); H. Hurrell, Bonnaftbn (no other yel-
low wanted when this can be had);
Modesto (moderate quantity only, as the
weak stem is a little against it) ; Daille-
douze (same qualifications as Modesto);
Golden Wedding (in the hands of careful
growers only will it succeed) and Clara
Goodman.

Yer\- late varieties do not pay enough
additional to make up for the extra use
of the glass. The old white varieties to
be retained and gr<iwn largely are: Ivorj-
(if propagated early and grown to the
limit is the most profitable 'mum after
Jones and Bonnaffon); Mayflower, well
liked and Mrs. Jerome Jones still the best
and most profitable of any color.

Much is still to be desired in pink — it is
largely a choice of evils. Mrs. Perrin from
crown buds, Mrs. Murdock and Maud
Dean will be grown for want of better.
Pink Ivory has everywhere sported
white again. .A few Drexel, Childs and
Chas. Davis will be grown.

Of the 1897 introductions, a few Midge
inav be grown for ver\- early (good
flower but too much foliage); Mrs. Gless-
ner (moderate (luantitj-. must be cut be-
fore fully developed or will fade); Western
King (caution to be used until wc see
whether it gains in vigor); Maud .\dams,
Sunstone (moderate quantity) and Mrs.
C. H. Weeks (fine flower but a littlesoft).

The following 1897 novelties, while not
especially bad, are not gi'od enough;
Evangeline (fine growth and beautiftil
bloom but spots and drops it's petals)
Mrs. M. A. Ryerson (not valuable coni-
mercialh-); Defender, Elvena (too small).

Of varieties to be introduced in 1898
the following are promising: Autumn
Glorj-, Solar Queen, Wm. H. Chadwick,
Mrs.C. H. Peirce, Frank Hardy. Penn-
sylvania as shown here was a beautiful
thing but Philadelphia, from which It
sported, never has been a success here.

Mr. Geo. StoUery says the following
old favorites are to be dropped: White,
Mrs. Henr\' Robinson (to a large extent),
Yanoma; yellow, Modesto, Sunclad; pink,
Mrs. S. T! Murdock; other colors, Mrs.
A. J. Drexel. And these are to be largely
grown: white. Ivory, Mayflower, Mrs.
Jerome Jones; yellow. Yellow Queen,
Major Bonnaft'on, Golden Wedding.

Liberty; pink, Miss Agnes Dalskov, ^laud
Dean, Viviand-Morel, Mrs. Perrin, Che-
beaque.

These introductions of 1897 will still
be favorites: white, G. S. Kalb, Mrs.
Henry Weeks, Mrs. Martin .Y. Ryerson,
Lorna Doone; yellow, Maud Adams, Mrs.
J. J. (ylessner, Mrs Withers (limited);
pink, Elvena, The Times, Merula; other
colors, Sunstone.

The following introductions of 1897
have proved failures: White, Mrs. Harry
Toler, too long neck; Dorothy Devens, too
small' Western King, poor growing C|ual-
ities; Evangeline, , small, spots, drops
petals; yellow. West Newton too small;
G. B. Morse, too small; pink, G. F. Atkin-
son, poor color and long neck; other
colors. Defender, small, pcjor color.

Of the new seedlings to be introduced in
1898. was favorably impressed by these:
white. Snow Queen, Wm. H. Chadwick;
yellow. Solar Queen, Mrs. C. H. Peirce;
pink. Autumn Glorv; other colors, Black
Hawk.

CHICAGO WHOLESALERS.

Kennicott Bros. Co. submit the follow-
ing:

Market tor all you can grow: yellow.
Golden Wedding, ilajor Bonnaft'on, H. L.
Sunderbruch, Modesto; pink, Maud Dean,
Mrs Murdock, Mrs. Perrin, Yiviand-
Morel; white, Ivorj', Western King, Min-
nie Wananiaker, Mrs. Jeromejones, May-
flower.

Market for a fair quantity: yellow.
Golden Gate, Mrs. J. J. Glessner; pink.
Lady Plaii-fair; red, Geo. W. Childs, John
Shrimpton, Mrs. Drexel; white, Mrs.
Robinson; bronze,Chas. Davis.

Market for a few, some are new varie-
ties: yellow, Lincoln, Pennsylvania,
Eugene Dailledouze; white, Frank Hardy:
pink, Mrs. Higinbothani, Autumn Glory.
Mrs. -YUerton. They do not advise the
growing of many varieties.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson con-
demn Mrs. Robinson, Mrs E. G. Hill and
Dailledouze. Of the older varieties they
recommend Wanamaker, Ivory, Jones,
Mayflower, Niveus (moderate quantity)
in white; Lincoln, Modesto, Bonnaft'on,
Yellow Queen, yellow; no good pinks but
Yiviand-Morel, Maud Dean and Perrin
are best. Drexel and Childs, crimsons
can be sold in quantity. Evangeline
drops its petals. Frank Hardy looks
promising.

The Illinois Cut Flower Co. condemn
Merry Monarch, Yellow Monarch. Daille-
douze, Wanamaker, Modesto, Yellow
Queen and Sunderliruch; they advise
growing Mayflower, Mrs. Jeromejones,
Lincoln. Ivory, Robinson (where can be
well done) Bonnaft'on, Perrin, Murdock
and Maud Dean and say that Evangeline
is not a good shipper

Bassett & Washburn (growers and
wholesalers) will drop Queen, Whilldin,
Dailledouze. Yellow Monarch and Lin-
coln, will still grow Fitzwygram (a few).
Robinson, Ivor\', Domination, Mrs. ).
Jones, Niveus and Maj-flower, white; M.
M. Johnson, Bonnaft'on, Modesto (a few).
Golden Wedding and Mrs. O. P. Bassett
(moderate quantity), yellow; Vivand-
Morel, Maud Dean and Perrin, pink; no
red or bronze. Will try .Yutumn Glory
Solar Queen, .Mrs. Peirce and Pennsyl-
vania.

Among the retailers, Mrs. J. Jones
(whether white or pink) Mayflower.
Ivory; Robinson (when good). Golden
Wedding and Maud Dean are general
favorites.

CINCINN.VTI GROWER.

Mr. Witterstaetter says, white, Berg-
mann; yellow. Y'ellow Queen; pink,
Viviand-Nlorel, will be dropped.

i897.

The American Florist.

487

White, Lady I'itzwyKram, II Koljinsoii,
Queen, Ivorv, Vanoiiia; yellow, Bon-
iialVon, Mofleslo, Daillccloiize, Lineolii;
pink, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Pres. Smith, Mrs.
Perrin; crimson. Ceo. W. Childs; will lie
extensively {jrown as will these introduc-
tions of 1897, white, Mrs. II. Weeks (im-
portation), Evanjjelinc; yellow, Golden
Trophy; other colors, Chito.

Can give no information as to 18i)7
varieties, as very few came to his notice,
but Evangeline which has not exactly
been a failure nor entirely satisfactory,
will be tried another season.

Of the new seedlings to be introduced in
1S9.S these varieties impressed him as
likely to find a permanent place: Penn-
sylvania, C. H. Peirce, Glory of Autumn.

CINCINNATI \YHOLESALERS.

H. L. Sunderbruch Co. give the follow-
ing old favorites that will be dropped for

About Carnations.

The c;ini;ition has been so ably written
up for the A.mekican Fi.okist that it
would seem difficult to addanytliingnew
to the subject. The papers contributed
must have been of the greatest value to
the genercd grower, judging \is our own
appreciation of them, and 3-et there are
still unsolved problems before us, and still
we acknowledge a "longfelt want" which
h;is not v'et been supplied.

Run over the most popular varieties in
the difierent colors and we are led to
exclaim "none is perfect, no not one"
tmless it be Scott which is admitted to
have fewer faults than any other variety
extant, and yet paradoxical as it may
seem, its most valuable characteristic —
its easy management — often works
directly against it as a moneymaker.
Every grower, with little pains, can do it

ought to bring about $2.'> per 1,001), for
it is none too free in throwing cuttings,
and only at this price can the grower
make ;niy ])rofit if he selects his cuttings
carefully. The same is true with Jubilee,
thf)ugh this variety is easy to free from
rust when its requirements are known.
It likes a good stiff soil; much more so
than any other variety of our acquaint-
ance, and re(iuiressj'steniatic and regular
feeding after once it comes into growth
and bloom. The careless and unobserv-
ant florist will never make a success of
this grand variety any more than he will
of American Beauty rose.

The close observer will note the heavy
"bloom" on the foliagcaslong as growth
is going right — will note the roots like
white silk threadscoming to the surface —
the heavy bro;id foliage and the large full
flower will tell him that nutriment nmst
be leaving the soil rapidly to supply the
same, and a light but rich top-dressing
will be given, neglect or delay this, and
flowers come crippled, streaked or lack-
ing in petals.

A certain class of easy-going florists
will drop the variety- promptly, the^-
won't be bothered with it, but the wide-
awake grower having seen a vase of 100
Jubilee at the carnation show, or a bench
of it well done, will determine that if the
other fellow can do it, he will. I don't
know of a greater pleasure ever having
cometo me in a floricultural way, than in
cutting an armful of this stiff-stennned
magnifient variety; if it were capricious.

next season; White, Bergmann; yellow,
Yellow Queen and Kioto; pink, Marquis
de Montmort and \'iviand-Morel; other
colors, John Shrimpton.

Old varieties will still belargelj- grown:
White, Robinson, Queen, Ivory, J. Jones;
yellow, Marion Henderson, H. L. Sunder-
bruch, Bonnaffon, Golden Wedding; pink,
Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Pres. Smith,
Bettv Fleischmann; other colors, Geo. W.
Childs.

Introductions of 1897 that will be
largely grown: White, Mrs. Weeks,
Evangeline; yellow, Golden Trophy.

Of the new- seedlings to be introduced
in 1898 Pennsylvania and Glor\' of
Autumn have pressed us as likely to find
a permanent place.

CINCINNATI RETAILERS.

B. P. Critchell Sous' list the following
old favorites that will be dropped for
next season: White, Mme. F. Bergmann;
yellow, Dailledouze; pink, \'iviand-Morel;
other colors, all shades not positive colors.

Old varieties will still be largely grown:
White, Fitzwygram, Robinson, Queen,
Jerome Jones; yellow. Bonnafton, H. L.
Sunderbruch. Golden Wedding, Lincoln;
pink, Maud Dean, Murdock, ^Irs. Perrin.
Pres. Smith.

Of the new seedlings to be introduced
in 1898, Pennsylvania, Bessie Hollis and
Baroness Rothschild have impressed us
as likely to find a permanent place.

STORE OP THOS F GALVIN. BOSTON— IHTBRIOR AND 3XTBRI0R.

well, and in its season whole acres of it
are dumped Jupon the market, and almost
instantly its value depreciates with its
over abundance. Every commercial
grower nmst foresee this fact in bal-
ancing up his stock, or he will have the
fact forced upon him later by a serious
loss of monej'.

With the retail grower, who supplies
his own home trade, the case is different,
and for a long time to come, Scott will be
his staff-of-life among carnations.

Daybreak is grand "if only it did not
rust; 3-et a great manj- growers w-ho had
thrown it out, are again buying it in,
since the trade at large are learning how
to hold the rust at bay. In rooted cut-
tings, good clean stock of this variety

and sctmt inbloom. I would not persuade
the trade to persist in its growth, but its
grandeur of size, color and stem combined
with its freedom, make it more than
w-orth w-hile. Grow it in a pure dry atmos-
phere, select 3-our cleanest cuttings, start
it as earlj- as convenient, stud\-its require-
ments it will pay \'OU handsomeU-; opin-
ions differ as to field planting versus
indoor growing, but with us we preferthe
latter for Jubilee.

From present indications Ma\-or Pin-
gree is the most promising yellow. We
like its general wa^- of behaving itself,
and the flower is verj- bean.itiful both in
form and color. Our plants were late
and small w-hen benched, which makes it
late of course in blooming, but we shall

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not charge this fact up against the variety'.
We certainly have not "hit it" with
Harrison's White; this varietj' made ver^'
strong growth in the field, and was one
of the best looking, when brought in, but
it is very susceptiljle to rust (which we
have never seen on Scott); and the flow-
ers, very freelj' produced, are still almost
single; we would like to hear from other
growers, for the writer saw this in elegant
condition last January at Mr. Harrison's.
Mrs. Bradt is a beauty; in our soil it
comes with a good stem which on first
seeing it last year, we feared would be its
onh' drawback, for it takes a stem of iron
to support so large and heavy a bloom.
Our soil contains considerable lime and
this we think is a help in the direction of
a good stem.

The careful handling given Flora Hill
both in growth and propagation last
j'ear ought to tell in its favor this year, if
only the same care is exercised now that
it is in other hands; the great danger to
the variet^^ is that the good words
spoken for it will convince holders of it
that it will be in large demand, and con-
sequently nearly every grower will propa-
gate all that he can, which is ruinous to
a variety if allowed to bloom at the same
time. We are not writing these notes to
bolster up our \-ariety, but we certainly
do want the variety to continue a success
and if we can help point the way, we
shall be helping the trade at large, as well
as all introducers and growers of novel-
ties. Flora Hill is not fussy about the
soil in which it grows, a little lighter or
heavier seems to make no difference; we
have never seen a spot of rust on it; it is
a free, strong grower by nature; it is
impatient of overfeeding and overwater-
ing, the former will 3-ellow the fiiliage, the
latter will produce soft stems. Take off'
too man\' cuttings and you have weak
stems and a burst cah-x; brought in from
the field it is one of the first to recover
and to produce large bloom; September
and October are the onlj- months that see
the stem at all weak if properly treated,
and every day it is growing away from
this fault until midwinter should see it at
perfection — the best white, till a betldr
comes along.

Victor promises well; we hear of an
occasional reversion to the parent, but in
our stock the percentage is very small
indeed; there is every reason for believing
that it will prove one of the year's suc-
cesses; the color is right, and lights up at
night in elegant stj-le.

Morello is .showing an exqui.site color,
is making nice free growth and we shall
watch its freedom of bloom anxiously,
also if the stem takes on stiffness as the
days lengthen.

Maud Dean we have not been able to
suit in its requirements; we shall try
again, for this elegant fancy is too fine to
give up without trying it further.

Triumph is another varietj' that revels
in a stiff' cla^-ev soil, but otherwise iseasy
to please, for length of stem, stiffness, size
and brilliance of bloom, it is almost unap-
proached, and pays handsomely for space
given it. One thing every grower must
bear in mind, we think, no variety extant
can be depended on to bring enormous
flowers on' stiff", long stems, continuously
from October to May, yet this is what we
are sighing for. We think that this tyjie
of bloom will always be found coming in
crops.

A variety bearing the largest crop of
3-inch blooms to the area, and with the
shortest intermission between crops, is to
be the winner of the future. Oo on rais-
ing seedlings, gentlemen, there is room for

improvement, and novelty is still a potent
factor.

In a contemporary the point s^'stem of
judging novelties is still criticised and the
present sj'stem set at fault, but the fact
will ever remain that the most competent
judges can onl3' add up the points that
are there to see, and intending growers
must either take the originator's state-
ment as to freedom, or would-be pur-
chasers must visit and see for themselves.
Suppose 200 points are allowed as a
total, or suppose they are cut down to
50, where does the difference come in,
exce])t as the number rerpiired for passing
slides up or down?

It has been suggested that the Carna-
tion Society award a second grade certifi-
cate to those sorts scoring below 85. I
see no particular harm to come from it,
but where is the use? And it would be
apt to lead to confusion, and the fact
would remain that the cxhibit(jr who
missed his second grade certificate by a
single point, would have a right to ask
that a third grade be awarded; has not
Mr. Dorner solved this difficult3' in the
sensible waj' b3' annoimcing that a vari-
et3' that he is sending out scored 84 and
by sa3'ing in what respect it fell short?
He will not miss sales by his frankness.

The value of the certificate has been
called in question; it seems to the writer
that the certificate admiralilv draws a
broad and distinct dividing line between
the seedlings that show to the e3-e the
value as summed up In-the footing of the
score — and those that fall short; the
points of freedom and earliness onl3' are
left indeterminate. Do away with the
society and the certificate, and the in-
tending bu3'er of novelties has everv seed-
ling grower's pet to try, on all the points
tried by the judges as well as on those
other two indeterminate points. The
societ3' does nine-tenths of the work for
him, and does it well. E. r,. Hii.i,.

Carnation Notes.

We are now getting treated to weather
that is enough to give anv grower the
blues, dark, cloud3', with the temperature
hovering around 34° outside, and it be-
hooves us to u.se the greatest caution or
it will soon begin to tell on our stock. I
have alwa3's been taught to gauge the
temperature inside a greenhouse accord-
ing to the outside temperature, for there
is a great difference between a tempera-
ture of 52° obtained 153- having the steam
going full force and a like temperature
without an3- artificial heat at all, and I
find it better in such weather as this to
keei3 a little steam going at all times and
regulate 3-our temperature more with the
ventilators; the idea is to keep a buoyant
atmosphere. At the same time, prevent
any draughts. We have to aim at keep-
ing the plant gradually working along
without carr3dng it to extremes, either
way. It is best to keep the plants drier,
now, watering only when absolutely nec-
essary, and then onl3' in the day, so that
all surplus moisture will bedrieduj) before
night.

In regard to staking 3'our carnations — •
there are man3' wa3's of doing this, and
most ever3' grower has his own device.
To all appearance, the ideal is 3'et to be
found, but if the different seedling raisers
keep putting on stem at the rate found in
some novelties of the last few 3-ears, we
shall have to resort to the same mode of
staking and t3'ing as practiced with roses.
We find now 3 feet stems, and the season
onlv iust begun We have never found
the chicken-wire scheme to work at all
satisfactorilv with us except with stock v

growers like Tidal Wave. It also makes
lots of difference what kind of houses you
grow carnations in. We have several
houses running north and south, and in
such houses it is necessarv to tie each
plant separatel3', so as to get all the light
and air possible through and around each
one. The best way we find of doing this
is to take two lengths of wire four feet
long and bend them the same as croquet
arches, but square at the top. Two of
these arches are used to the plant, cross-
ing each other at the center. This gives
four legs surrounding the plant at equal
distances apart. Tie them with string.
For ver3- large plants the wires would
need to be longer and can then be spread
to anv distance required.

C. W. JoHNSO.N.

William Plumb.

The newly elected president of the New
York Florists' Club was born in Hunt-
ingdonshire, England, in the 3'ear 1.S50.
In earh' youth he was apprenticed at
Seven Oaks, Kent, and his capabilit3' and
fondness for his profession quicklv
brought him forward as a gardener of
recognized ability. Asa journe3'man at
tVreenroyd, Halifax, he won many awards
at the local exhibitions. The first place
he had full charge of was Swinton Park,
.Manchester, where he remained two
years, and then came to America, he hav-
ing visited this country for a brief time

WILLIAM PLUMB

previousl\-, and took charge of Robert
Colgate's place, and later on S. D.
Babcock's estate and several other large
places at Kiverdale, N. Y. He nowsuper-
ntends the fine estate of C. P. Hunting-
ton at Throgg's Neck.

Mr. Plumb has been for j-ears anenthu-
siastic worker in the New York F^lorists'
Club, alst) the S. A. F., and there is no
man more popular among his fellow mem-
bers in both organizations than he.
Fault-finding or contrariness find no])lace
in his sunny disposition; he is uniformlx-
cheerful under an3- and all circumstances,
and alwa3's read3' and willing to render a
service when opportunitv presents. No
president ever came to the chair in the

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489

Now VorU Club with inorc t'ricmls iiud
I'cwci- critics than prcsiik-nt-clcct Pluiiib,
and there is no doubt that a year ot
|)r()s])erity and advancement is assured
duriuL,' the coming administration.

AvoNi>.\i.K, N. }.— Henry Wcindheim, a
well known llorist of Franklin township,
was found unconscious inoneof hisgreen-
liouses on the morning of December 4.
Before the doctor arrived he expired,
heart disease being given as the cause,
lie leaves a widow and nine children.

manufactured goods are all provided for
in the schedule and all that is required of
exhibitors is that they have their goods
in readiness for the judges at 0 p. ni. on
the second Monday in each month at the
club room, and hand a list of same to the
secretary.

The electit)n of officers was the ne.\t
thing on the program, and resulted as
follows: President, Wm. Plumb; vice-
president, Jas. M. Logan; secretary, John
Vtning; treasurer, C. B. Weathered; trus-
tees, A. S. Bums, \V. I. Brower, J. H. Troy.

made the vaseof handsome Frances J oosl
carnations on the exhibition table dance
in unison. A vote of thanks was ten-
dered Mr. Bcsold for these carnations.

I-ittle can be said of business this week.
Much bad weather has been experienced
and trade shows little activitj', but it is
onlj- the calm before the storm, let us
hope, which is to come with the holiday
season and which will fill the empty cof-
fers of growers, wholesalers, retailers and
clerks, and the horticultural press as well,
with an overflowing' supply of cash. A

CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENT, STORE OF W J SMYTHE. CHICAGO.

New York,

N. Y. florists' CLt'B. — ELECTION OF OFFI-
CERS.— RULES FOR MEDAL COMPETITION.
— ENCOURAGING OUTOOOK. — BUSINESS
QUIET.— SOME GOOD ROSES COMING IN
BUT MANY POOR ONES ALSO.

The meeting of the Florists' Club on
Monday evening was one of the most
interesting of the year. President Hen-
shaw made a very hopeful address and
the sanguine sentiments expressed seemed
the keynote for the evening's delibera-
tions. Mr. Manda came in with prac-
tical rules for the guidance of the com-
mittees who are apt to judge the exhibits
which are to be brought to each meeting
of the club during the coming year in
competition for the coveted gold medal,
and they were unanimously adopted.
Cut flowers, plants, collections, designs
and decorations, fruit, vegetables and

An invitation from the Dutchess County
Horticultural Society was read, inviting
the members to attend the annual dinner
of tliat organization on Januarj^ 5, 1S9S,
and a vote of acceptance and thanks was
recorded. An ample appropriation was
voted for the use of the essay committee
for the ensuing 3-ear and something inter-
esting and entertaining maybe looked for
at every meeting hereafter. A proposi-
tion to cop3'right the essays and discus-
sions brought out a lively discussion in
which many members participated,
among them being John Morris, who
sailed in and fairly stampeded his listen-
ers with his Bryanic eloquence in defense
of the rights and in praise of the benefits
of the public press which drew from "Jim
the Penman" the oft-repeated response of
"hear, hear," and from the rest of his
audience enthusiastic applause which

moderate tjuantity of wonderfulh- fine
specimen Brides and Bridesmaids are
seen at the various wholesale establish-
ments. Among the best are those from
R. M. Schultz, which are handled by John
Yoim^. If the main stock were of thii
quality, a great deal of satisfaction would
ensue, but the market is, unfortunatelj .
badly overstocked with small, unevenly
colored and weak-stemmed stuff" that
must necessarily be sold for prices that
beget neither satisfaction nor pride.

Visiting New York: James Delay and
Frank Haughton. Boston: H. H. Bat-
tles, Philadelphia.

Huntington, W. Va. — A. C. Daniels
died of Bright's disease Decembers, 1897.
He started in the florist business in the
year 1871 and has been ever since in
this business in and about Huntington.

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Dec. i8.

Boston.

BETTER GRADES OF ROSES SELLING WELL.—
BEAUTIES IXjrREI) IN HANDLING. — USUAL
HOLIDAY SPURT OF RED CARNATIONS. —
WHITE CARNATIONS MOVE SLOWLY. —
OTHER FLOWERS AND THEIR PROSPECTS.
A CARNATION EXHIBITION. — PROMISING
NEW SORTS SHOWN. — VISITORS. — AN EX-
PLOSION AT WELCH'S. — A NEW WHOLE-
SALE ESTABLISHMENT.

Trade continues pretty regiilar, al-
though not heavy in any line, and an
advance in prices of some things may be
looked for within a few days. The
weather has Ijeen for the first part of the
week very \^■aml and spring-like, and this
furnishes grounds for the prediction by
some that should a cold spell follow for
the Christmas period there would be some
old-fashioned hustlingfor Christmas flow-
ers. Time will tell. At present there
appears to be a better demand for the
higher grades of roses. Big Beauties are
coming well to the front; the only thing
that stands in the way of their realizing
cheerful prices is the ver3- common one of
careless handling on the part of packers
or expressmen; for, be it understood, that
most of Boston's big Beauties (in the cut
flower line) come from afar, and that verj-
few of our otherwise talented growers
have solved the inysterj- of Beauty grow-
ing, so we nmst depend upon outside sup-
ply. A Beauty, be it ever so handsome
to start with, is a hopeless cripple when
once its nose has come in contact with
the end of a packing box.

Carnations begin to show the eflects in
advance of the usual holiday preference
for colored varieties, scarlet particularlj-.
Thrifty growers are keeping the colored
varieties on the plants as long as possi-
ble in anticipation of better prices, and
without doubt they will get it, where the
keeping is not overdone. White carna-
tions have been dccidedh' weak for two
weeks, bringing less than any other color
even when of unusual excellence of qual-
ity. It is feared by some that the propor-
tion of whites planted for this season is
too heavy and that the present sluggish-
ness in the market for them will continue
through the winter. Nivea is the best
all-round white coming in. The old stand-
ard for Boston, Mrs. Fisher, is grown but
sparingly now and usuallj- of inferior
qualitj-, although an occasional grower,
Chas. Ingram for instance, shows it up
in as good form as it has ever been seen.

Violets are in fair supply, but, with the
exception of No. 1 Farquhars, $1
per 100 is the outside price they com-
mand here. Lily of the valley and Roman
hyacinths move at an average pace and
price, but paper white narcissus drags
badh', and there seems but little room for
it in the market of to-day. As tothegen-
eral flower market, it might be said that
all stock of good quality will be sold
without difficulty for some time to come,
and all conditions fail to show any pros-
pect of a surplus or slump in an}- line.
Plants are also finding a good demand.
Poinsettias in convenient sizes are off'ered
in good suppl}', and of the bright berried
things such as solanums and ardisias
there is also a good salable stock in sight.

The carnation exhibition under the
management of the New England Florist
at the Park street market on Saturday
brought out a good attendance of the
local growers to see the display, which
was large and interesting. As usual, C.
W. Ward showed a superb collection of
the newer sorts, including Maceo, New
York, White Cloud, Gold Nugget, Mrs.
James Dean and John Young, all of which
were in fine condition and are alreadv

familiar to most of our readers from for-
mer descriptions in these columns. The
new scarlet, F. A. Blake's Bon Ton, was
also shown by Wr. Ward, and its excel-
lent color, stift" stem and other good
points made a favorable impression.

Peter Fisher exhibited his new white,
Morning Star, rather small, but of excel-
lent quality otherwise, and fine fragrance.
He also showed well grown blooms of
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,' Flora Hill and
Mrs. Thos. Lawrence, the latter a finely
formed dark pink. H. F. A. Lange exhib-
ited Ensign, a seedling of 1894, the finest
variegated we have ever seen, superb in
form and markiug. From Patten & Co.
came well grown specimens of Edith Fos-
ter, Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, Ennna Wocher,
Flora Hill, Nivea and C. A. Dana.

Other exhibits noted especially were:
Empress, from Wm. Swayne. a crimson,
rather too dark, ■with long, stiff stem,
but received in poor condition; Priscilla,
white, from E. A. & W. K. Wood, rather
weak stem, otherwise a fair flower; Mayor
Quincy, from .\. Roper, dark pink with
fringed petals and good form, l)ut the
buds on the plant showed a tendency to
burst; seedling No. 1, from H. A. Cook, a
trifle darker than Daybreak, good form,
but a little weak in stem and texture of
petals; Welleslej-, from J. Tailby & Son, a
very good scarlet of fine form and stiflf
stem, but hardly up to the size demanded
in the carnation of to-day. W. S. Phelps
was represented, by Flora Hill and Lizzie
McGowan in nice condition.

The exhibition bnnight to Boston quite
a sprinkling of visitors from outside local-
ities. New York was represented by
Eugene Dailledouze. Chas. H. Allen and
Ernst Asmus. Other New York visitors
of the week were Paul M. Pierson and L.
C. Bobbink.

While a photographer was taking a
flash-light picture of the interior of Welch
Bros', store last Saturday the apparatus
exploded. No one hurt and no damage
done excepting to window glass.

It is understood that a - large rose
grower for the New York marketis about
to open a salesroom in Boston forthe dis-
posal of his surplus cut.

Wm. H. Long has taken a position in
the establishment of Julius k. Zinn on
Beacon street.

in the illustration are located at Knox-
ville, on the hill top, on the south side of
the city, and are seventeen in number.
This season Mrs. Williams had six new
ones put up, 20x100 feet, together with a
new propagating house, and had them
all well stocked. She is making a spe-
cialty of plant decorating, having a very
large and fine lot of palms and foliage
plants. Mrs. Williams has the distinction
of being the only woman florist and
grower in this section. She is a progres-
sive business woman enjoying the confi-
dence and respect of the trade. The illus-
tration will give a very good idea of her
place.

Philadelphia.

THE .MARKET. — BURTOn's WHITE CARNA-
TION.— HEACOCK'S new CARNATIONS. —
ORCHIDS IN DEMAND. — WHITLEY-CON-
WAY MARRIAGE.

The store trade still shows considerable
life and it seems as if there will be a
good demand for flowers right up to the
busy holiday time. All kinds of good
stock is sold readily at good prices, which,
by the way, are advancing having taken
quite a leap the past few days,

John Burton is cutting a few Brunners.
Carnations are plentiful but seem to sell
readily. John Burton's new white readih-
commands the best price. Jas. Heacock's
new large light pink is a good one and sells
quickly at the top. The stock of his new
white carnation has been purchased by
a Washington florist. It is a fine flower.
Violets are becoming a trifle more plenti-
ful and sell very well. The large single
varieties if properh- bunched seem to
please and but few go to waste. Ed.
Reid is getting some good Califoniias.
S. S. Pennock is getting a few fanc\-
doubles.

There is a good demand in the green
goods. Fine maidenhair moves lively at
$1 per hundred. Asparagus in bunches
and strings sell for 50 cents, with a
demand for the bunches that is greater
than the supply. The 'mums are down,
peace to their ashes, may they come early
next fall with renewed vigor and not
tarry qiiite so long in the winter month.

Orchids are in quite good demand; cvp-
ripediinns sell for 12 to 15 and cattleyas

GREENHOUSES OF MRS. E. A WILLIAMS. PITTSBURG. PA.

A Successful Lady Florist— Pittsburg.

Mrs. G. .\. Williams, 1713 Carson street,
has effected improvements this summer
that make her establishment fully equal
to any in this vicinity, being modem in
ever}' respect. The greenhouses shown

are very scarce ;it 50 cents. The prepa-
rations for Christmas are to be seen on
every hand and there promises to be a
large stock of all kinds of greens and
holU-. There are more people interested
in this stock everv season and as a con

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491

BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE

sequence prices fall. Good holly can now
lie bought at a very low figure as com-
pared with the prices of three years ago;
from $2.50 to $.3. .50 per case is about the
price for good stock. Ground pine is
offered at 6 to 7 cents per pound. In a
few days the streets will be lined with the
men and women who gather and nmrket
their stock themselves.

Robert Craig, we are glad to say, is
better and though recovering will be
obliged to remain in lied for two weeks
at least.

Miss Conway, of Brooklvn, was mar-
ried to F. \V. Whitley of Smith & Whitley,
December 4-.

Ed. Reid is first out with a calender for
1898. It is both useful and ornamental.

S. S. Pennock's addition is now com-
pleted and he will now have room to
handle his business for a year to come, at
which time another addition may be
looked for.

Bayersdorier & Co. are up to their eyes
in business but will find time to show a
fellow around the warehouses when he

drops in. The visitor is generall3' touched
for an order before he leaves, not being
able to resist the temptation, as it were.
M. Rice & Co. say their business was
never better, they having to work over-
time to get their orders out. K.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.

It was gratifying to note in the last
issue of the Florist that the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society had awarded
a silver medal to the begonia, the name of
which heads these notes and which is well
shown in the illustration. That public-
spirited gardener, Mr. F. L. Harris, who
has charge of Wt. Hunnewell's estate,
Welleslc^-, Mass., had the honor of exhib-
iting this new plant on the occasion
referred to.

It is not only destined to play a verj-
important part in floriculture, where
begonias have hitherto held their own,
but it will go further, for on account of
its free blooming qualities it cannot fail
to make a place for itself both as a pot

plant and also for cut flowers in general.

In color it is a bright and cheerful pink.
It certainly is most valuable, and belongs
to the fibrous .species of begonias; or is it
a hybrid? Am inclined to believe it to be
a In'brid.

This same begonia was on exhibitioti at
the last show held in Philadelphia. The
name it bore there was Gloire de la
Reine! I have seen it growing since that
time in a greenhouse and it was there
correctly labeled "Gloire de Lorraine."
I am a thorough believer in labeling every
article, no matter how Insignificant it
may be, at an exhibition, because even a
display for effect only loses more than
half it's value if the plants composing it
are not correctly labeled.

What are we to do when an article
comes so nearl3' being correct as was this
one and j'et be named wrongly? Such
carelessness (or worse) is the direct cause
of much erroneous and misleading horti-
cultural nomenclature being diffused, and
it is certainly to be deplored. It is to be
hoped that this particular exhibit was

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Dec. i8.

not thus wrongly named and yet so nearly
true for the purpose of throwing those
who might likely be hunting in other
catalogues for so valuable a plant. We
trust not.

If there ever was a mule liegonia this
variety must be one, for notwithstanding
the fact that there are hundreds of flowers
on the few plants that I have seen, not
one among them was known as seed-
bearing — possessing no pistilate flowers;
there were flowers bearing bright yellow
stamens in abundance, but so far as I
could see not one ripe grain of pollen was
visible. The two parents of this begonia
are as dissimilar as possible, B.Socotrana
being a distinctly winter flowering species
requiring rest in sunnner, whereas B.
Dregii, its other parent, may be depended
upon to flower in sunnner. S. D.^i.E.

Chicago.

WHOLESALE HOUSES TO MOVE. — LARRY
KELLEY IS HELD UP.— CHICAGO BOW'LERS
MAKE EXCUSES.-CHICAGO FLOWER SHOW
STATEMENT. — MR. NEUNER STABBED AND
ROBBED. — S. BLAIR WINTER HOME AGAIN.
— MARKET NOTES.

The Atlas Building on the northwest
corner of Wabash avenue and Randolph
street is rapidlv coming to the front as a
wholesale cut flower center. Three firms
have secured ([uarters in the building
within the last week or ten days. Others
have been negotiating for room and may
move to this locality later on. Mr. E. C.
Aniling, formerly at No. 88 Wabash ave-
nue, has secured the room formerly occu-
pied by the Illinois Cut Flower Co. at ."il
Wabash avenue. He will have ample
room in his new place to handle his
largely increased business. Poehlnian
Bros, will occupy the first room next
south of Reinberg Bros. Rogers Park
Floral Co. have leased the room next
south of Amhng's.

CHICAGO saow, 1897. receipts and expendi-
tures-
receipts.

Gate receipts $4,389 35

Cut flower booth, commission and pro-
gramme advertisements 3i.5 98

Total receipts . »4 71.5 33

Premiums given by friends of the society . SI 393 39

Installation
Advertising
Preliminary
Recording at
Art exhibit

Maintenance and rent

.81444.16

894 64
87 00

d accounting

. . 117.50

IK2.24

. . 165 00

Judges

. . 133 94
. . 99.(10

Programme
Premiums . .

Total . . .

204.80
1,748.00

. 85.056.2i

Excess of receipts over expenses »1,082 44

Ueflcit of the show on its merit (that is, if
donated premiums are not considered) 3:0 9t

k. Neuncr, formerly of the firm of \;inz
&Neuner, Louisville, now with \'aughan's
Seed Store, was assaulted, stabbed and
robbed the night of the 11th. He i^.
mending and will be out this week.

Larry Kelley, with Kennicott Bros. Co.,
was met by two footpads as he was
going home a few nights ago and relieved
of his small change (GO cents). Larry
saj-s when he received the command
"hands up" he executed it in doul)le(|uick
time.

The Chicago Braves returned from St.
Louis Monday morning highly pleased
with their trip to the city across the
bridge, though we have failed to discover
any scalps in their girdles. Each of the
bowling teams lays the blame for not
making a better score on the others,
Walter Kreitling alone accepting his share
of the blame. Walter claims he got dirt

in his eyes from washing in the waters of
the "Big Muddy" and he could not see
the pins.

S. B. Winter, of Winter S: Glover,
wholesale florists, has returned from the
East, where he has been on a pleasure trip
fn- the past two months.

There is a general complaint of slow
sales with the retail trade, Ijut with the
wholesalers it is quite the reverse. It is
(luick sales at good prices with them.
Their only complaint is short stock.

Beauties are in great demand for out of
town orders. It would require all that
are being cut to fill shipping orders alone.
Good Bridesmaids are the scarcest flow-
ers on the market. Many are ofl" color,
caused in part lij- dull weather, and I fear
in too many instances by being cut too
soon and left to open in the cellar or ice-
liox instead of on the plant. The stock
of light colored roses is somewhat shorter,
though up to the present about equal tf)
demand.

\'iolets are coming in more plentifully,
though held too high to move freely, ex-
cept to shipping trade.

Carnations are more plentiful, except
white, which are still very scarce. The
prices of the better grades of carnations
have stift'ened a little this week. Bulb
stuff is in limited supply, valley bringing
from 3 to 5 cents, according to quantitj';
Roman and paper white slow at 3 t(3 -1
cents; there are fewer Harrisii lilies, and
they bring 15 cents readily.

Mr. Turner, of Kenosha, in town.

Chicago Bowlers' Trip to St. Louis.

The Chicago bowling team, with three
or four other members of the trade took
the Wabash train for St. Louis Saturday
night last. They were met by a goodly
delegation of the St. Louis boj^s and after
a substantial breakfast at the "Rosier,"
made the rounds of the wholesale and
retail stores. Bowling began about one
o'clock and continued until six with occa-
sional intermissions for discussion of a
very palatable luncheon, (^ver one hun-
dred members of the craft were spectators
at the alleys during the game. At (i:30
the visitors, the St. Louis bowlers, with
others partook of an elaborate dinner at
Lippe's; 28 covers were laid, with Presi-
dent Halstedt of the Florist Club, in the
chair. After the dinner a few short
speeches were indulged in and a cordial
vote of thanks passed by the visitors on
motion of Captain Wilson of the Chicago
team. Cordial good feeling prevailed the
whole daj' and at 9 p. m. most of the
Chicago party were escorted to the train
and given a hearty good-bye. The suc-
cess of the St. Louis team makes a third
g;ime necessary and it will be looked for-
\\ .ird to with nnich interest.

Cincinnati, O.

CARNATION SHOW. — MEETING AND NO.MINA-
TION OF OFFICERS. — ENTERTAINMENT. —
E. G. HILL AND j. BERTCHE ON THE SICK
LIST.

The carnation meeting of December 11
was the most attractive meeting this
year. The exhibition of carnations
brought out the best growers of this
vicinity, as well as some from a distance.
.Mr. Fred Dorner and Hill & Co. were
prominent exhibitors; their display was
well arranged and deserved credit. Al-
though the show was called a "Special
Carnation" show, the display of ripses
was as usual the center of attraction.
Messrs. George and Allen's collection of
roses, some twentv vases, were fine, and

many favorable comments were passed
upon them by the visitors.

The most conspicuous vase in the hall
was that of carnation Evelina; stems stift,
flowers large and bold, color white and
foliage clean, shown by R. Witterstaetter.
The house of Evelina should be seen to be
appreciated, and if she liehaves as well in
the future as she has done in the past, will
be the white. Flora Hill made as good a
showing as usual, but lacks stem along-
side of fivelina. One of Mr. Hill's new
varieties Psyche on the order of Arma-
zindy, heavily pencilled with pink, was a
favorite; another of the same firm.
Painted Lady, on the order of Brides-
maid was considered fine. Arbutus,
Jarnes Whitcomb Riley and Nobilis are
good flowers and will be heard from later.
F. Dorner & Sons exhibited four new
and some standard varieties. Amongthe
late introductions Marie Wood, a white
Bradt, tiold Nugget yellow pencilled with
pink; too much can not be said of this
variety, tjold Nuggett comes as near to
perfection as any, the color a pleasing
yellow, stems strong enough to hold the
flower up gracefulh', foliage robust and
clean. John Young white and J. H.
Grane scarlet, the latter I would call fair.
C. H. Duhme, Bradt and White Cloud
were well done. Wm. Murphy staged
fourteen standard varieties and one vase
of seedlings, and received a full share of
certificates. Sunderbruch Sons' made the
best general display of plants and cut
flowers; several specimen plants of Cj'cla-
men giganteum in 6-inch pots were well
done and praised highly. The on!}' vase
of Poinsettia pulcherrima also in the Sun-
derbruch collection showed oft immensely
with a green liackground of palms and
ferns. This firm received a special certifi-
cate for best display. Our city green-
houses came in with orchids and ferns,
also several well-grown plants of Primula
obconica.

Corbett & Wilson took the plum on
violets, their Californias were surely
grand with stems 8 inches long.

In the evening the regular monthly
meeting was called to order by Pres.
Gillett. The meeting was fairly well
attended, fifteen members being present.
Nomination of officers for the ensuing
year was put on docket, and the secretarv
instrticted to mail a copy to each mem-
ber to select five of the roll of members to
lie voted on at the next meeting, these
to serve as directors. After the nni-
tine of business was transacted, Mr.
Giesy of Lockland, who was appointed ;i
committee on entertainment, was called
upon and in his usual witty way recited
several selections, which were well re-
ceived. Mr. Ben (yeorge was next on the
programme; he spoke his piece well,
which, by the way, he says he learned in
a Sunday-school in old h' England. Ben
George behind the footlights would make
James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier
poet blush. Mr. Will Murpln- and
Witterstaeter took up a discussion on
"Carnation Culture" and were listened
to with much interest.

Bowling notes: The Growers' Bowling
Club, bowled their second game Decem-
bet 8, at Monmouth and 10th streets,
Newport. The following scores show
their averjige in six games. R. Witter-
staetter, captain, 130; J. Fries, 106;
Thomas Jackson, 150; W. Rogers, 146;
F. Walz; 116. December 14- the store
men and Growers' Club bowled a friendly
game at Kern's alleys. Will Gray is said
to be a great pin knight.

The ftineral of Mr. Ch. Fleishman (of
yeast fame) the philanthropist and multi-
millionaire, created the largest demand

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ever experienced in this city. Several
hundred pieces of every description were
arranged on the platfoVni at the Scottish
Kite Cathedral.

I am sorry to report the illness ol .\lr.
v.. (".. Hill, who has been confined ti> his
bed with lunibafto. The boys here wisli
.\!r. Hill a speedy recovery. .Mr. joe
Hertche is also on the sick list.

II. SCHW.VNZ.

St. Louis.

I'LOKISTS' Cl.fll .MliETING.— VISIT OF THli
CHICAOO IIOWI.I.VG CLUB. — ST. LOUIS
WLSS. — WKHEk's new store. — GRAND
OPENING AT C. W. WORS'.— MARKET
NOTES.

Thursday, December S, the Florists'
CIuI) held their rejjular monthh- meetinj;.
The report of the chrysanthemum show
committee was iiresented and adopted,
and a vote of thanks was tendered to
that body for the able manner in which
the show was conducted. The essays
rendered were instructive to both grower
and dealer. The Chicago delegation of
florists and bowlers consisting of Messrs.
Wilson, Grant, Hauswirth, Zeck, Winter-
son, Kreitling, StoUcry, Vaughan and
I,ange, arrived last Sunday morning to
plav the return game with the St. Louis
Club. The\- visited most of the wholesale
houses and took in as manj' retail stores
as time permitted. The \'isitors were
impressed with the growth of the cit\-. It
is to be hoped that their pleasure was not
marred by their defeat. The api^ended
score tells the tale.

CHICAGO CLUB.

1st 2d 3d 4th 5th totals

Wilson 135 113 133 115 120 616

Grant 172 136 162 125 97 693

Hauswirth 97 118 116 138 129 598

Zwk 128 173 177 187 165 830

Wintersou 130- 141 155 146 117 689

Kreitling 91 116 95 131 104 5.37

Totals 753 790 838 842 733 3963

ST. LOUIS CLUB.

Kuetill ..186 119 177 1&5 124 741

linneke 149 132 158 122 151 714

Kun/, 130 148 154 126 139 697

Bauer 128 144 143 107 103 614

Beyer 141 148 185 192 148 814

Schray 148 123 160 130 185 749

Totals 882 814 976 812 8.50 4326

The weather during the past week has
been an3'thing but favorable to both the
grower and dealer. Notwithstanding
that the receipts of stock were light,
prices continued to drop. Shippers are
evidently holding Ijack their stock for hol-
iday week, and from all indications good
prices will prevail.

Roses: The supply of Beauties for this
market was very limited and all fancy
stock sold at good figures. Dealers have
already put in large orders and prices
shotdd rule high for the coming week.
Bridesmaids were received in liberal quan-
tities; the majority, however, were very
poor in color. Meteors are scarce and
poor in color, Perles arriving in good
shape, La France scarce; Carnots bring
big money and are very scarce.

Chrysanthemums are practically over.
California violets have held up in price all
the week, supply limited. Double violets
scarce and readily sell at good figures.
Home grown singles are becoming more
plentiful. Southern violets are arriving
in larger quantities. Vallev- is scarce.
Narcissus and smilax in good supply.
Harrisii lilies are backward this year and
prices will be higher than usual. Mignon-
ette continues to arrive in fine quality.

Riessen Floral Co. were very busj- dur-
ing the past week, having no less than
eight large decorations to take care of

Mr. G. C. Weber repoii;s good trade in
the west end, and his magnificent new
store was the admiration of the visitors.

W. W. Coles, of Kokonio, Ind., still
holds up his reputation as the "King of
Growers" of Kaiserin and fancy Beauties.

C. W. Wors had a grand opening at his
new quarters on Dlive street; the boys
report a good timeandcxtendbest wishes
t.i the yotnig heir, .Master Robert I'itz-
sinimcins Wors.

.\.J. P..

Fred C. Weber's Model Store— St. Louis.

With the present strtnig competition
among retail florists inallourlarge cities,
the (|uestion of a store especiallj- adapted
to the business and with a location con-
venient to the best and most profitable
class of trade are matters of the greatest
importance. Recent experience has un-
doubtedly demonstrated that a flower
store arranged with one or two practical
greenhouses immediately adjoining and
ojiening into the salesroom is very
attractive to customers.

As to loca!itj% many of our most
successful retail dealers in flowers and
plants we find now located in or near the
best residence districts. Their customers
— luost of whom are ladies — find it pleas-
ant and convenient to visit the nearby
flower stores and conservatories, and
trade is increased by this convenience.

Mr. Fred C. Weber, of St. Louis, has
recently erected at 4326 and 432.S Olive
street a floral establishment consisting of
a store with a residence abov-e and two
greenhouses adjoining, which mav- well be
considered a model place. Mr.Weberat our
retjuest has very kindly written explain-
ing the leading features of his place and
their adaptability. We present two illus-
trations, a photographic front view and
an outline sketch of the ground plan, with
notes.

Mr. Weber says: "I consider it of first
importance to secure a location favorable
to trade, and second to so locate the
greenhouses that all possible light is
available. For this reason I have located
on the south .side of a street running east

STORE OP FRED C. WEBER. ST. LOUIS

and west, getting an excellent light for
the greenhouse in the rear of the store. In
building the store I have taken into con-
sideration several points — compactness,
neatness, pleasant outlook, color of walls
and fixtures, the whole to harmonize so
the customer receives a pleasant impres-
sion on entering the store. Next in im-
portance I consider the store fixtures and
here again the color must be considered.
In my opinion nothing will displaj- palms
so well as white fixtures with a pea green
tintforthecolorof the walls; when I speak
of fixtures in a flower store the refrigerator

BARN
25/ 35FT

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A B

K

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o

X

A

B

GROUND PLAN OF F C. WBBERS PLACE.

A A Store. E E Blooming Plant House

B B Palm House. C Aquarium.

D D Plants unloaded here.

is a feature. My arrangement gives 2-inch
pans of water covering the bottom of the
box with an overflow for the surplus. I
think it important that a thoroughly
moist atmosphere pervade the box rather
than that flowers be kept too cold, and
my experience is that the flowers so kept
are much more satisfactorv' to my cus-
tomers.

"We have used a few large mirrors — not
too many — for a duplicate effect of the
flower and ]ilant display, and the ladies
always like them. Our counter we have
made of tile. It is easily kept clean with
a sponge and chamois, is very handsome
and displays the flowers to the very best
advantage. Tiling is also used in the
large show window. The store floors
and the base board running around the
same are laid in mosaic and are always
neat, clean and attractive.

"Tlie greenhouse for palms is in front
.-md at the right of the store, as shown in
the ground plan. It is connected by one
large 12-foot door, a 12-foot plate glass
window and a smaller door in the rear.
.•\nq3le light is supplied for the side of the
store with sunshine from 10.30 A. M. to
sunset. This palm house is supplied with
side and center benches. In the rear of the
store is the smaller greenhouse used
mainly for flowering plants, with a
cement aquarium in the center available
for aquatic plants, goldfish, etc. The
walks of both the houses are of granitoid.
Through the door at the right of this
show house we pass to a receiving place
in the yard where palms, flowers and
other material are unloaded. This place
is cemented.

"The cellar work-room is well lighted
and also has a cement floor with a shel-
tered outer area well adapted for storing
Christinas green, holly etc.

"The telephone closet is bo.x;ed into the

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Dec. i8.

stair area just at the rear of the desk,
where it is not only convenient, but en-
tireh- separate from the store and shows
no wiring on tlie walls.

"The entire establishment is lighted by
electricity, as is also the refrigerator,
which has mirrors at the back."

St. Louis. F. C. Weber.

Baltimore.

TWO THOrSAXD BOXES OF CUT FLOWERS
DISTRIBUTED FREE PER MONTH IN THE
DISTRICT OF COLl'MBI.V. — OTHER NEWS
ITE.MS.

The club was treated to a bit of magic
at its last meeting, for when Mr. J. R.
Freeman, of the delegation from Wash-
ington, waved his hand and made a few
passes and uttered a few incantations,
the walls of the room disappeared, and
the astonished gaze of the members rested
upon enormous ranges of forcing houses,
hundreds of skillful employees, acres of
neglected and shabbily-planted public
grounds, thousands of boxes of choice cut
flowers distributed in bribery to senators
and congressmen, broken laws, misap-
propriated public money, suflering florists
and demoralized business, all caused by
the iniquitous distribution of plants and
cut flowers to influential people and mem-
bers of congress b}' the Department of
Buildings and Grounds in Washington,
D. C.

Mr. Freeman, who made a very forcible
speech to the club, began Ijy explaining
that their reason for asking Baltimore
men's assistance was because they had
Ijeen told by Col. Bingham, the officer in
charge of the department, in answer to
their earnest and repeated complaints
that the Baltimore florists approved of
the free distribution; then again, Balti-
more being so near, must be almost iden-
tical in interest with them, and naturally
seemed the point through which they
might reach the outside world and bring
influence to liear o\\ the official world of
Washington.

He then descrilied the growth of the
public gardens of Washington from the
humble position it occupied in 1865 to its
present state, with about two acres of
glass used, ostensibly for the protection
of plants for the jniblic grounds but really
to grow carnations, roses, chrysanthe-
mums and other florists' flowers to be
given away to senators, members of con-
gress, judges of the supreme court and
people of influence generalh-. He said
Col. Bingham had admitted having dis-
tributed two thousand boxes of cut flow-
ers per month, one to every member of
congress, two to every senator and eleven
or twelve hundred to various men of in-
fluence. The colonel stated that one-half
of the flowers were sent to hospit;ds,
but he (Mr. Freeman) had failed to find
the hospitals that received them. These
flowers were admitted to be worth three
dollars a box at least. About forty
thousand long stem chrysanthemum
flowers were distributed this season.

The chief official excuse was that in the
production of plants for the public
grounds some flowers were necessarily
grown w.hich, when cut, had to be
thrown away or given to some worthy
institution or person, also that some
were needed in decorating the White
House. The truth of the first excuse
might be tried In' a list of some of the
houses. Three, two hundred feet long,
lieing filled with smilax; three, the same
length, with carnations; two with roses,
one with azaleas, one with adiantum,
one with swainsonia, poinsettias, etc, all

of which was evidently fine stuff" for
planting the grounds with.

As for the White House decorations;
which were invariably and unchange-
ably the same, the conservatory there
furnished the plants, and in spite of the
vast ciuantities of flowers in the public
garden greenhouses, they had been known
to use artificial flowers to eke out the
supply at the White House, which was
furnished altogether by the White House
conservatory.

The whole business was in violation of
a law expressly prohibiting it, as found
in United States Statute at large, 45th
Congress, 2nd session, vol. 20, page
220. .\fter the ordinary- appropria-
tion the words "provided that hereafter
onh' such trees, shrubs and plants shall
be propagated at the greenhouses and
nursery as are suitable for planting in the
puljHc reservations to which purpose
only the said products of the greenhouses
and nursery shall be applied."

Mr. Freeman was followed by Messrs.
Hale, Boj-le and Woods who all added to
the distressing picture touches of their
own, mentioning two reform schools sup-
ported by the government, which make a
business of growing plants and flowers
and selling the same in ojmpetition with
the regular trade.

The members of the club were greatly
stirred up and on motion Messrs. Seide-
witz. Burger and McRoberts were ap-
pointed to draft resolutions. Judge Sands
happening in just then assisted and the
following resolution was oft'ered and
passed unanimoush-.

Resolved, That this organization repro-
bates and protests against the existing
and still further growing practice of the
free distribution to officials and private
persons, of cut flowers, decorative and
flowering plants in the District of Colum-
bia by the sub-departments of the
I'. S. Government as contrary to justice,
to the correct principles of business, and
to public policy, as well as to the verj-
letter of tke law governing the produc-
tion of plants, etc., adapted to uses in the
public grounds, and also as working
great detriment to the florist trade of
Washington and vicinity.

Several members of the club expressed
their hearty desii'c to do all that could
be done for the brother florists in their
trouble and a motion was carried instruct-
ing the secretar3- to send copies (if the
resolution to the heads of departments
at Washington, and to our representa-
tives and senators.

Naturalh- after all this there was no
time to talk flower show, so the executive
committee's report went over to the next
meeting.

Since the chrysanthemum has almost
disappeared from our markets flowers
have been decidedh- scarcer, and the
numerous balls and entertainments have
increased the demand to such an extent
that those fortunate enough to have
flowers in spite of the dull weather are
finding ready sales and good prices.

The La France buds shown at the club
meeting by Madsen & Anderson were
truly remarkable in size, color and stems.
Mr. I. H. Moss showed a La France sport
color of Bridesmaid at the same time,
which was a ver\- prettv varietv.

■ Mack.

Toledo, O.

S. N. Peck, the Broadway florist, h;is
started a branch business in Bowling
Green. .Miss Bertha Peck is in ch;irge of
the business

Buffalo.

WILLIA.M M'.\IILL.\N SUPT. OF IWRKS RE-
MOVED— W.M. BELSEV'S PL.\CE — W.M.
SCOTT'S H.VRRISII LLLIES.

It will be a surprise to manj- of your
readers to hear that the Park Com-
missioners of this city have dispensed
with the services of Mr. William McMillan.
Supt. of the South Parks.

While not unexpected yet it was hoped
for a time that existing difi'erences might
be adjusted amicably, but matters had
evidently gone too far, and the rupture
came. -\lr. Mc.Millian has been in the
department for twenty-six years, and
until (luiet recently has been superintend-
ent of the entire S3'stem, and the present
conditions of the parks is in a great
measure due to his careful management.
His interpretation of the Olmsted plans
was most happy, and that firm has, on
more than one occasion, complimented
him on his success in carrying out the
details.

No successor has been appointed. It is
to be hoped that no hasty action will be
taken, but that the commission will wait
until the services of a thoroughly com-
petent man can be secured.

Trade is (juiet, probably on account of
the very iniseasonable ^veather.

It is a real pleasure, in these days of
speciahsts, to get into a place where a
snug little retail business is done, aiid
where about everything sold, is raised in
the establishment.

Of cotirse it looks queer to see roses
and palms growing in the same house,
but "The proi >f of pudding is in the eating,"
and at Mr. William Belsey's place on
Bray ton street the two seem to get along
nicely together. Mr. Belsey has been for
j-ears one of our most successful cycla-
men growers, and has a verv' nice lot
coming on, though they will hardly be in
for the Christmas trade. He usually has
fine primulas and this year is no exception
to the nde. I notice that he still grows
Asparagus tenuissimus quite extensivelv.
though he has someplumostis. Some fine
crowns of Adianttim cuneatum, now-
resting, give evidence that in their season
he must have had some fine specimens.
I observed that his stock chrj-santhe-
mums were out in cold frames for the
winter and he informs me that such is his
usual method. He thinks the stock is
more vigorous, treated in this way.

While waiting at Scott's the other day,
I noticed that he adopts the method of
starting his Harrisiis in small pots and
when well started and rooted shifting
them into larger pots.

This seems to lie a growing practice,
and doubtless an excellent one. .At
shifting time about all the diseased bulbs
can be detected and discarded. Here too,
I saw some very attractive pans of
poinsettias, several planted together in
pans of various sizes. They were pro-
pagated in August, are a little more than
a foot high, well bracted, and furnished
with dark green foliage to the ground.
Mr. Scott takes objection to some recent
remarks of mine in which I characterized
Corfu as a desert in regard to violets.
He says there are oases in the desert and
that from his old house he is picking good
violets in quantity.

My remarks were not aimed at him,
but, however, the apology is accepted.

Thrall's new store is a beauty. It is
furnished in white and gold, is roomv,
and his show window is one of the best
on the street.

McKeesport, P.V.— a. J. Deitz&Co..
have sold out to J. H, Orth ^. Co,

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495

American Grown Azaleas, Rhododendrons
and Kalmias.

Thirlfcn vears a,i;(> Jackson Hawson
read a paper Ix-t'ore the Massacliusetts
Horticultural Society on the propagation
of trees and shrubs from seed. Last
August the visitors to Providence at the
S. A. F. convention were surprised and
delighted to see an object lesson of fine
healthy looking 3 year old rhododendrons
and Azalea mollis grown from seed ;it
Swan Point cemetery, equal and in some
respects superior to the best imported
stock.

Mr. Timothy McCarthy, Swan Point's
talented superintendent and his enthu.si-
astic foreman, Mr. Dillon, modestly de-
clined to accept any credit for the results
of their work and the well awarded med-
als of the S. A. F. found them protesting
vigorously against "sailing under false
colors and borrowed fame" as Mr. Mc-
Carthy expressed it. Because, as he fur-
ther claimed, "the incentive and encour-
iigement ti:) undertake anything in this
line must be given to that veteran propa-
gator and Ijest friend to horticulture our
country has to-day, Jackson Dawson,"
find to the paper on propagation referred
to was attributed wholly the success
attending the effort to raise home grown
rhododendrons and azaleas.

Twenty 3-ears ago the visitor to the
Arnold Arboretum had an opportunity
to see seedling rhododendrons successfully
grown in frames. There was no mystery
or egotism and Jackson Dawson was as
ready and willing then, as now, to initi-
ate anyone sufficiently interested to listen,
yet our nurserymen have gone on propa-
gating maples and deutzias, spruces and
spiraeas, while men of wealth have been
sending thousands upon thousands of
dollars aljroad for rhododendrons, to
protect and care for which has cost as
much as the plants themselves, and our
plant lovers possessed of smaller means
have spent many a dollar for worthless
imported varieties, grafted on tender
stock, and discouraged by their failure
the cottage gardeners have been con-
content t(j rellufiuish the rhododendron
to their we;dthy neighbors as an exclu-
sive possession, an aristocrat among aris-
tocrats, whereas it should be a conspicu-
ous ornament of everv home garden.

Suppose that twenty years ago some
enterprising nurseryman had gone into
rhododendron and kalmia growing; what
would the results have been worth to-
day? Low, nmcky land, of little value for
anything else, might have been utilized,
and what better asset could a nursery-
man leave his family than a fiftv acre
plot so planted? A nursery of undisturbed
conifers and deciduous trees and shrulis

.It that age would be almost valueless, in
f.ict few of the popular garden shrubs
would be worth digging at ten years of
.ige, but rhod(jdendrons thirty years old
can lie guaranteed to live even if so large
that it takes a yoke of oxen to move
them. Vet if one wants to ln;y a few
liundred plants there is not an cst.'iblish-

inent

tliein!

.Mr.

ill America that can turnisli

tern.

.McCarthy regrets that his work
much of its merit from lack of sys-
The seed from which his plants
were grown was taken haphazard, a pod
here and there, without ;iny regard to
varieties or selection. The seedlings, in a
general waj', however, seem to be as good
as the named imported varieties and are,
of course, superior from the fact that they
are on their own roots, and grown in our
own climate and soil they should and do
show a vigor rarely seen in foreign grown
stock He regards the old idea of the
necessity- of a deep peat bed for rhododen-
dron culture as erroneous and finds that
a border of ordinary soil with turf and
lejives from the garden suits them better.
Rhododendrons from Germany do not
seem to succeed here even as ■well as the
English grown plants and this he attrib-
utes to the use of too much peat by Ger-
man growers.

The interest developed b\' the Provi-
dence exhibition leads us to feel that at
last our American growers begin to rec-
ognize their opportunit3- and it will not
be many years before \ve shall see at some
of our S. A. F. conventions as fine speci-
mens as those produced at Swan Point
Cemetery, grown by commercial nursery-
men and offered to the public at reasona-
ble prices. No lawn is complete without
a group of these loveh- plants and there
is room in all our public parks for miles
upon miles of Rhododendron maximum
and Kalmia latifolia. Home grown stock
will give birth to public confidence and
the nurseryman who takes advantage of
the present opportunitj-, going aljout it
in a systematic manner, will in the near
future gather in a substantial reward.

Mr. J. P. Dillon has kindly furnished us
with the following history of the plants
shown at Providence and the method
followed in their culture.

"On one of my collecting trips (Decem-
ber 21, 1893) I collected some seed from
several varieties of hj-brid rhododendrons
which after cleaning I sowed on the 3rd
of January-, 1894-, in pans prepared as
follows: I first got some light sandy soil
to which I added an equal amount of well
rotted leaf mold and thoroughU- mixed,
the pans being about 3 inches deep and
drained well with broken crocks about an
inch deep, over which a layer of sphagnum
was placed and the pan filled with the
compost, upon which after being pressed
firm and well watered the seed w-as sown.
These were covered verj- lightly with some
old dr}- sphagnum ground up fine and
sifted over them with a fine sieve. In 2
weeks time they commenced to come up,
and in 3 weeks were up fine, and 3 weeks
later or (5 weeks from sowing they were
transplanted into flats one-half inch apart,
u.sing the .same sort of compost. This, I
believe, is their dangerous period and
they want to be kept in a shady location
and watered carefulh-, as one hour's hot
sun will destroy a whole batch by scald-
ing; it is eciually true that an over-dose
of water is just as injurious, so constant
care and watchfulness are necessary all
the time.

Just as soon as the leaves of the plants
begin to touch each other I reset into
other flats, sorting into sizes and putting
them from 1 inch to 2 inches apart accord-

ing to size; this was done the last weekin
June and the flats put into the coolest
part of the house. After two weeks they
were taken out and placed in a frame
shaded with lattice work and treated as
any h.-irdy plant, covering them during
storms with sash to protect them from
drenching. During the last week in Sep-
tember I again sorted and transplanted
putting ])l;ints as close as the foliage
would admit and let them remain in the
fnune until the following May, when
they were taken and planted into fr.imes
m;ide s])eci;illy for them.

The soil used in the frames was the top
sod ot our native soil in which the kalmia,
az;dea, htickleberry, black alderand other
native plants mak'e their home. The
seedlings which were at this time from 2
to 4. inches high took kindly to the soil
and grew rapid and robust, making nice
stocky plants 6 to 10 inches high at end
of season. Among a batch of over 600
we did not lose 20. With a light cover-
ing of l)rush and litter to protect them
during the winter they came round all
right in the spring ready to make a splen-
did growth and to set flow-ering buds for
the following year {which was the past
spring). Among those that flowered
there was not one that was not the
e(|ual of some imported named varieties,
liesides the growth was luxuriant, being
from 10 to 18 inches and stout in pro-
portion.

Our native K. maxima is a late flower-
ing variety coming into bloom when the
season is advanced and the weather hot
and dry which ma\- have a tendency to
keep the seed from maturing as vigorously
and plump as the earlier kinds. I have
l)oth maxima and the hybrids growing
in fiats side by .side, the maxima slow
growing hardy looking little fellows
while the hybrids are plump and vigorous.

The Azalea Mollis we have grown under
the same treatment, being epually suc-
cessful, having plants from 2 to 2t2 feet
with from 10 to 20 shoots and in bud.
The rhododendrons are just as high with
from 6 to 14- shoots, a great number of
which are set with buds and all grown
from seed sowed on the .3rd of Januarv,
1894-.

As regards the proper time to pick the
seed I should say it woidd be just as soon
as the .seed pod connnences to burst,
which I find to be from the middle of
November to the middle of December,
some varieties maturing and ripening
much earlier than others. I believe that
cold weather and frosts tend to ripen and
perfect the seed and am satisfied it is no
injury to them, for I have picked in Janu-
ary pods with seed in them that were
exposed to the severest kind of weather
and they germinated all right. I would
say the temperature maintained during
nights and cold and cloudy weather is
about 55°.

Form and Value of the Fixed Alkalies as a
Plant Food.

BY A. W. WAUD.

There arc two fixed alkalies, potash
and soda. For agricultural purposes
they are used in the form of muriates,
sulphates, carbonates or nitrates. Sir
John B. Lawes says: " Although potash,
phosphoric acid and nitrogen are the
chief manure ingredients in barnyard
dung, the manure ingredients in artificial
foods and in artificial manure, still the
diflerence in form in which these sub-
stances are met with greatly affects their
value. The present method of analyzing
manures does not properly recognize these

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Dec, i8,

distinctions, and the valuations founded
upon these analyses are altogether false
and erroneous." Thus it appears that
the form in which alkalies are applied to
the soil greatl}' affects their value.

Muriates and sulphates are in a vei-y
inferior fonii to the carbonates. Their
action on the soil and plant is entirely
•diflerent. Muriates and sulphates are
plant poisons; carbonates and nitrates
ai'c plant nourishers. Alkaline muriates
are beneficial, ln)\vever, when added to
the manure heap, keeping down the heat
and preventing fermentation. They ;ire
sometimes used to check vegetation and
emlpoved not infrequenth' to hinder the
growth of grain crops, or, rather, to
jircvcnt the stalks from becoming nitro-
gcneous matter. Muriate of potash
closely resembles muriate of soda (com-
mon salt) in appearance, solubilitj' in
water and action on the soil.

Sodium salts are, however, not charac-
teristic of vegetable life in the same sense
that potassium salts are. Thus, while
the latter jilkali is always present in
larger quantities in certain organs of the
])lant than in others, sodium appears to
lie gener;illy eqvially diffused throughout
the whole organism. It is also a remark-
able fact that the sodium salts contained
in the ashes of plants are insoluble in
water, as thev' combine with the phos-
phates of the alkali earths to form insol-
ul)le compounds. For this reason the
presence of sodium compounds has been
1 iften overlooked.

It is a well established chemical action
of the alkaline carbonates (potash and
soda) on vegetable or other organic
matter to render it more soluble and
thereby cause it to more speedily ;ind effect-
ually reduce insoluble and inert organic
matter to the state fit to be taken up by
the roots of plants and enable them to be
morecompleteh-consumed asfood. They
may be said to prepare the food of plants,
forming readily soluble compounds with
the humic acid and the organic substances
existing in the soil.

Under the influence of the alkaline car-
bonates (not sulphates or muriates) the
organic matter disappears more rapidly
than it would otherwise do, and after it
has thus disappeared fresh additions of
the carbonates produce no further good
effects. Putrefactive fermentation will
shortly set in where a soil rich in organic
matter is mixed with enough alkali in the
form of a carbonate to saturate it, and it
is then left moist in a warm place.

Conversel}', it is known that acid and
jieid salts hinder putrefaction. The pres-
ence of the alkali favors the growth of
the microscopic ferments and that of an
;icid hinders it. The real significance of
the alkali carbonate added to the soil
containing much organic matter is, that
liesides neutralizing its natural sourness
it favors to a remarkable degree the
growth of the nitric ferments and so pro-
motes nitrification. A trace of alkalinity
in the soil, and air, moisture, warmth,
carbonaceous food and ammonium com-
pound constitute favorable conditions for
nitrification. On an acid soil most crops,
and espcciall\' grain crops, are subject to
disease, and root crops are apt to fail
altogether 'on such land, even if it has
been liberally supplied with dung.

Up to a certain stage, grain and root
crops, grown under such conditions, ap-
pear to thrive well, but as the season ad-
vances they receive a check, and at harvest
time j-ield a miserable return. It is im-
possil)le to doubt that carbonate of
])otash or soda are useful in agriculture.
Carbonate of jiotash has hitherto been
considered too high in price to ;idmit of

its extensive application to the culture
of the land. This reason, however, does
not apply to the carbonate of soda,
which is sufficiently low in price to allow
of its being applied with advantage,
under many circumstances. In the case
of grass lands which are overrun with
moss, or such as abound largely in vege-
table matter, it may be expected to pro-
duce good results. It may be applied in
a fine powder as a top dressing, and gen-
erally where wood ashes are used.

It greatly hastens the growth and in-
creases the produce of the strawberrj'and
should be applied early in the spring.
Many experiments have shown that both
of these alkaline carbonates maj' be em-
ployed in the field with advantage to the
growing crops. In reference to their
mode of action it may appear that
potash is the more likelj' of the two to be
beneficial to our cultivated crops, inas-
much as the ash of those plants which
are raised for food is generally much
richer in potash than in soda. This arises
from the more abundant presence of
potash in the soil generally, for it has
been demonstrated that soda may take
the place of potash in the plant without
materially affecting its growth.

It is stated in "Dana's Manual," fifth
edition, page 66: "The inorganic ele-
ments of plants exist in combination
chiefly with organic or vegetable acids.
Each plant forms acids in definite quan-
tity, proportionate to the size, age and
part of the plants; the acid being con-
stant, the bases to saturate them will be
equally constant.

"It is a well established fact that
plants growing on soil containing a due
mixture of earthy ingredients always
select a due proportion of each, accord-
ing to their functions; yet, if to such soil
an excess of either of the alkalies or of
the alkaline earths is given, an excess of
potash, soda, mjignesia maj- be taken up
by the plant, to the exclusion of the
usual proportion of another; hence it
nifiy be established as the seventh prin-
ciple in agricultural chemistry, one base
mav be substituted for another in equiva-
lent proportions.

"This is a very inqjortant law in the
agricultural relations of the inorganic
parts of soil. Whatever maybe the ofliee
performed by these in the living structure,
none is of higher value than this, that
they may be thus substituted, the one for
the other. It is a fact of the highest
practical value. Its value will be per-
ceived when it is considered that in soil
containing originally all the elements
essential to a crop becomes exhausted of
one, yet another may be substituted,
which combining with the organic acid of
the plant, enables this to peri'orm and
])ertect all its functions."

SITUATION WANTED — As grower In commercial
or assistant In private place: best of references;
slPKle, ane ^i> sober and reliable. Address

GUST.W Johnson, 4S west Huron St , Chicago.

SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE.

Advertisements under this head will he Inserted at
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for tlie year Irt'.^s will receive on request, a coupon for
one five line want "adv." free, to he uaed at any time
durlDK the year.

SITUATION WANTEI>— By Colln Ogston, West At-
lanta. Ga.. who Is a flrst-class grower of wholesale
and retail Btocb.

SITUATION WANTED-By a reliable young man.
slnple. at^e 2H. seven years' experience In private
and commercial place; good references. Address

G, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED — By well recommended
youiiK German; K"Od prowerof all foliage and pot
plants. Please state wag<*8 and address

N N. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-AlI-round florist, good prop-
agator, grower and designer; carnations and vlo-
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I. P. llERSEV, Stafford Springs, Conn.

SITUATION WANTED-By an Al grower of roses
carnations. luums, etc.. as working foreman of
commercial place; age "27. single, best of references.
Address E II. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTEI>-By a young florist. 22. as
assistant on private or commercial place; 7 years'
experience in general greenhouse work. Good refer-
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SITUATION WANTED— By a competent gardener
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SITUATION WANTEE>-By an experienced grower
of roses, carnations, "mums. etc.. to takechargeof
commercial place; age 27, single; strictly temperate;
steady position. Address

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or manager In
large commercial place by a flrst-class grower of
roses, carnations, mrnis and general stock: life expe-
rience, married, nge 'M\: has been foreman In large

W^

BASSETT & WASHBURX, Hlnsdale, III.

WANTED-Partner In Chicago, with Jl.OUO cash, to
take hail interest In well established, paying flo-
rist and greenhouse business; experienced man pre-

ferred. Address

L F,

( American FIorl6t.

WANTED— To lease for a term of years, green house
plant containing 2,;»0 to 5.000 feet of glass lieated
by hot water; must also he stocked and doing busi-
ness Address

CAKUONi>Ar,E Floral Depot, Carbondale. Pa.

by two pract leal growers,
greenhouses. l.'iUUO to 20000 feet glass, with land and
dwelUng house. All particulars at once to

KKI>IABLIC 3, care American Florist.

FOR SALE— Florist's single covered wagon; height
about 5 feet, width ab ut 4 iVet, length about "i^
feet; built to order, costing $2;')0. Used but two years.
Win be sold cheap for cash

Vaughan's Seed Store. Boxtt^s, Chicago.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

One of the most valuable florists' establishments In
the Middle South. Vb Interest for sale or will lease to
an enterprising, wide awake business florist: 7 modem
greenhouses. 25x150 ft., one 30x75 ft., three "20x50 ft . 75-
fool violet house, frames, splendid windmill t.nd wa-
tering facilities, packing sheds, office, 5 acres of splen-
did land for rose growing situated wlihln easy access
of Atlanta, Ga., on one of the most beautiful drlvie-
waysof theclty. Florist store in the Klmb.ill House
Block with flrst-class facilities, and the best stand In
the city; connections with several of the largest tour-
ist hotels In Florida, with shipping trade In cut flow-
ers started. This Is an established business with un-
limited opportunities for enlargement. Aside from
the cut flower trade there is a large opening for build-
ing up a shipping trade In nursery-grown roses, which
thrive and make more growth here In one year than In
three seasons in the North. The owner has other large
Interests which occupy hie whole time and wants a
thorough-going man who has some means and an am-
bition to extend an already well established business
In thlb exceptional tield. This Is not a broken down

Interest or lease, so that an enterprising florist would
have such Interest as would Insure his exclusive ap-
plication to maintaining the high character of the
present buslnpss and working for Its extension, Ad-
dresB JOS> THOMPSON, Atlanta, Ca.

For Sale or Lease.

Three greenhouses containing 2,.500 sq ft. of glass.
Only one In county In a town havme a population of
5,000 Inhabitants and a great watering place.

The reason of getting rid of the business Is 111
health. None but those meaning business need

apply. Address

BOX 456. Martinsville. Ind.

FOR SALE.

At less than half its cost, or fur rent, about
28,000 square feet of glass with grounds and
modern r2 room dwelling, built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new, all heated by steam,
well stocked and in good order; located on street
car lines between St. paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business established. A
splendid opportunity for a good live man. Sale
price. 810,000; rent 8160 per month. If you mean
business, address CHRIST HANSON. St. Paul. Minn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

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W. E. LYNCH,

i:aT"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Slock a Specialty. CIIICA.OO.

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Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

4/ WABASH AVENUE,

'^' CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading

varieties of Hoses and Carnations.

We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

THE •OLD RELIABLE" FOR

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of Highest Grade and complete variety.
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Chicago. Dec. IT.

CHKISTMAS PRICES.

Koses, Beauties 35 0015100 00

Brides 800r.ol2.0U

Meteors 8.00(«1H.OO

Kalserln, Bridesmaid. Slebrecht 8.00<sI5 00

Herle O.OOfelO.OO

Carnot 10.OOS20.00

LaFrance, Testout r.'.OOS20.00

Carnations, common 3 OOia 4 00

fancy a.m.. 11.00

Violets I..50W 3.60

Narcissus, Romans :i iH)(in .").00

Harrlsll I.').00a2ll.00

Valley 3.0li(.< il 00

Polnsettlas lD.(IOo2,i.OU

Stevla 1 OOi.' 3 1)0

Callas 12 0(1 • 15 00

Adiantum .75

Snillax lO.OOai.5 00

Asparagus 5O.0O<«)75.0O

Illinois Cut Flower Co. i

51 and 53 Wabash Ave.
CHICAGO.

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Roses ii^ variety.

Carnations

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS.

•> ^ WILD SMILAX. jt ^

if

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HIGH
GRADE

GUT FLOWERS,

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^- CHICA.OO.

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Wc now offer Roses, Carnations,
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Smilax and Fems^^»<<,»t,^

TO THE TRADE.

HEADQUARTERS New'Yo%^'"?r" us.

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MacDONALD & McMANUS

Supply Orchids every day.

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~^^^^ 50 West 30tli Street, NEW YORK CITY.

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"WE HAVE NOT MOVED."

street has been

changed. And
- better able
IS trade.

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I/O. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

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Lon« Dist.n,-, Phone. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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m^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Whol^^ale flower/\arl^fe

NEW YORK. Dec. 15.

Koses, Beauty,,.,,...,,;,...,,.,;,,.,.- • >5 00f».0O

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28tli STREET,
^ NEW YORK.

i :arnatlons

1 HK'i. 1 .'■0

' BrldS' 'Bridesmaid, Meteor. ■•■ 2 00® li 00
Testout, rarnot iWl Ssi

..^sr"'*-^"'" v.- V •.•.■.•.■.•.•.•.•.• i:ouli. -50

■fancy.'::::::: 200,., t.oo

Valley - !';i,'; L' HI

Mignonette

Violets ,, ,.,

"SfSf- :-.:;;v:;.::::::::::;;:i;i;*iow

("tUeyas ■.'.■.'.'....:: 35.(10(4 lO.OU

BOSTON. Dec 15.

Koses. Beauties ....... ^..... 'Sml'^'SS

uontler. Perle, Nlphetos 2.00(8i 4 00

■• Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4 OUfa' . U)

Carnot. Morgan 4.UUc| i; uu

( arnatiouB. o nii.-.i i («i

Voil«« ^.OLI(tU 4. mi

* alley -.., , ^n

smiiax :::.•:.• : s.i»..iuoo

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. lo.

Koses. Beauties, select .•.....•,■ '^ « i'^ "[

short and medium 8 llO^' 2:> 00

Teas lirsta S (1O4III 110

" 8t conds 4.1104 ft lU

Oarnallons fancy 2 .m. .i DO

ordinary 1 ■*;" f..oo

Vallev. Mignonette.

Violets, double

tingle

?nilla.\

Adlantum

.Vsparagus

. 1 KISS 2. .50
. .50(ui .ro
13.O0wl5.Q0

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Brealcing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Koaes In
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Valley.
THOJS. TTOUIVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28TH ST., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. StiERIDflN.

WHOLESALE

F^I_ CDF^ I^T ,

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.
Rotes shipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

Git Flowers on Gomissi.

53 WEST 30th street.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET/ ^''n'o^lJ'oV'MA's.'''"''

WELCH BROS., Proprietors. ^ ^,

Con.^n.enU from regular .co.era '^^-^'^''^ :Zrt^:^^^^^<>^^^^-^"^ '"^ ^ """'^

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange.

Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

lLn^n.%^^..V^ri'n^ NEW YORK.

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St., BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS.

Cood Money for your Flowers.

Cooe Flowers for your Money.

49 WEST 29th St . NEW YORK.

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hi)rtiriiUiirnl Auctloncfrs.
84 HAWLEY STREET. - BOSTON^

The New YORK CUT FLOWER Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Soecial Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

OAr^xriiv i& CO.

Wholesale Florists

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut Hower ConslKDinents Solicited. Beet market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, HEW YORK.

WHOLESIiLE ' FLORIST.

Careful Shipping to aU parts of the country.
Price llet on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th SIraat,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK,

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

CoDBltrnments Solicited. Special attention given to

sblppInK orders

Long Distance Telephone 6008 A.

iSgy.

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499

The <Amerig/alfsj IpiLpigLi^T

Siilisrriiilioii $1.00

1 Year. To Europe, $2.00.

iccfpted only from those
the trade.

Advertisements. 10 Cents a Line, Agat

Inch, SI. 00: Column, $10.00.

Cash with Order.

No Special roHitluii <iuaranteed.

The AdvertlnlnK Department of the A.MEUICAN
FI.OKIST IH for KlorlBtH, Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertalnlnti to those lines Only.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se
cure inaerlion In the issue for the following Saturday

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Bom to the S. A. F.— Another Child.

On December 13, at Fort Wayne, Ind.,
the Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
was formally organized and its board of
directors elected.

Now is ushered into the world another
member of the growinjj society of the S.
A. F. {let us again, for once, use the old
title, so endeared to us b\'timc and kindly
dissociations.)

How many children has the dear old
mother society borne and what a stir
they have made in the worldl What a
kindl\-, loving and indulgent parent has
slie been, and alas! what ingratitude has
been her reward!

To each in turn as they have come into
the world, owing their existence to her,
has she .given freely and without stint of
her best and l)rightest. With what ma-
ternal fosteringcare has she sheltered and
nourished her fledglings until they in
the arrogance of youth have departed
from the parent nest, turningeven in their
wayward flight to taunt and revile her to
whom they owed life itself When storms
overtake them (the clouds even now are
dark on the horizon), and when they are
buffeted and loeaten, will they return
again to her sheltering wings, will they
accept of her ever forgiving love, will tliev
bring back the strength they have drawn
from her?

Let us trust to the experience which
comes as the result of trouble, to the
wailing of youthful recklessness and to
the sober thought fulness which age brings.

W'c shall watch the course of this latest
born with anxious hope. Will it, too,
forget its obligations?

Between the S. A. F. and its oftspring
no bonds are wanted, no contracts
re(|uired. They should proceed hand in
in hand, each free and independent yet
ever closer and closer drawn by ties of
mutual interest, muttial friendship, each
helping, each helped.

W. A. NrCFADDEN.

NEAVE BUILDING.

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

of every description cf

High Class Floral Supplies.

Orchids.

Cypripediun

Quotations issued weekly, forwarded
on request.

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist.

Wholesale flower/larKjt^

Cincinnati. Dec ic.

CHRISTMAS PRICES.

Koses, Beautr select T6.00'" kki

medium iM)

Brides m iki-^' hi

Brldesnialda ]u iHk- I *

Meieurs l:i.iii)(' i..

" Fenes tUKV- s

('arnations •> iiiii' :;

fancy i.^v- \\

Valley u

Komnns w.m.. \

NarclMsuB , \ iiiiuf, ;.

Violets ■;

I'y I nsettlas :.'."(

Smllax 12.JlKftl6

Adlantums l

AsparaKus 50,

St. Louis. Dec. it;.

CHRISTMAS PRICES.

Uoaes Beauties Till IHI'" Ido

Kaloerln. t'drnuts, Meieors lii.iHi., •„'!)

Brides. Maids, ha France \\\.\\Wi is

Perlea 5.wi<r \},

Wootton ti.miodu

Caroatlons S.UUi' s

Valley :->.m-> s

Romans. Paper White 4.i()<o i;

Violets. bIdkIo 40'

double 2.0(i(.' ;;

Smllax l5.(iUi"'.;u

Milwaukee, Dec. in.

CHRISTMAS PRICES.

Hoses. Beauty, select tX).00@75.

firsts 50.

seconds , \\\\.

Brides. Bridesmaids".".'. ".'.".'.'.*.'."." 9 ikK" I.V

Perle... 8. Otic \'l

Meteors. Slebrecbt 12.5U'(( is

Carnations, fancy 4 00<b :.

common 2 ^c 4

Polnsettlas IS UU'oj.v

Callas 12.o0r" i:.

Harrlsll I.T.fiO(" is.

Violets r50(.' 2.

Kumans 2 50(^ 4

Valley 4 l)0<" 5.

Smllax i.T

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

1722 PINB STREET,

^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

lyA complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITYGUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention jjiven to shipping orders
1322 Pine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

WhoiesaU **""""'"•%

"sof^rr CINCINNATI, o.

5PCCIAL Attcntion GivcAj To 5fiippi^c Orders

TELEGRAPH CODE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

In either stiff or flexible cover.

ADDKESS ORDERS TO

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.,

CHICAGO.

Established 1857.

GEO. WITTBOLD,

GROWER AND IMPORTER OF

TROPICAL PLANTS

1708 NORTH HALSTED STREET,

LHrn;fst Mm
Tropical Plants
in the West.

Corner Aldiae Avenue,

CHICAGO, ILL.

lur .^tock. It is in excellent condition, and
vn please you, botli as to quality and value.

jra^i^jm:s.

MeasuremeDts taken from top of |iut to top of tallest leaf.

VARIETIES.
ARECA LUTESCENS, ;t p.ants In pot

CORVPHA AUSTRALIS
KENTIA BELMOREANA.'

FORSTERIANA.

LATANIA BORBONICA .

PHCENIX RECLINATA 5

'' CANARIENSisl"'!^^'^^^^.!'"^'"^^"'"^^^^ 5

llelulit <
InclieB.

I3-U

:»-34

Sl-38

4U-43

18-20

18-22

lli-18

U-IB

3tJ-J0
48-.T(l
18-20
30-21
2S-30
.■JO-SI
12-14
14-l(i
18-20
lb-20

22-24
3U-30
18-20

3- 4
3-4

4- B
1- 2

5- e
4-5
5- li

7 20
15.00
36.00
48.00
3.60
7 20
15.110
48 00
1.50
3.00
5 00

a.oo

12.00

7 •• 2i;-;!0

NEPHROLEPIS EX ALT AT A. from 2-lnch pots perlOO $.i 00

PECTINATA,

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

* " 7-lnch pots, bushy plants

PANOANUS UTILIS, llnch pots

LYCOPODIUM WREATHING, in any quantity at 3 cts. per yard up.

Order now while th« warm weather lasts. AU orders from unknown parties l
a*-coii»panied l».v rash or acceptable references.

1..50
4.00
3.00

500

The American Florist.

Dec. i8\

Fansies Worm Raising.

GOOD PLANTS, 82.50 per 1000. or 81.50 per 600.
LARGE PLANTS. 84.00 per lOOO, or 82 50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
199 Grant Ave., JEKSKT CITV, N. J.

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Ipansies.... I

B: ' ~ ^

t Nice Plants, at $3 50 per 1000. 3

£ Cash with order 3

I J. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. |

giitllltiiiiiiiAAiiiltltliiiiiiiiiiiititliltitiiiil^

..PANSIES..

200,000

framee of the JenDlngs finest
LMM^y^y*^ Btrtiins: nil exirn No. 1 plants: large
size, ready to bloom. $.")()0 per lOiXI: extm medium alze
for cold frames. *4Cll per lOOU. Extra Toe per KlU by
mall.

• • • js£^E^JL) • • •

of the finest strain, f 1 00 per pkt. of :^iO0 seed; *i;.C(i
per uurce:

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansles.

IT'S A MISTAKE

TO THINK

''ANY OLD THING"

will answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A Sample
Collection.

We are growers of 2,000,000 plants
per year, and wish every florist to see
our stock, so we make up this Jl.OO
sample of new and standard plants
worth 85 00 to any florist, as an adver-
tisement so you can order by the 100,
1,000, 5,000 or 10,000 lots.

MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

nORRlS, ILLINOIS.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilop,

Fresh Seed; new and direct iinaorta-
tions, 84 per lOCO; %lb per 10,000.
PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

First-Class Novelty.

30 percent. <ll!i'Ounttot
In tlielr cataliwuea; alB(
Aslt for price list and (let

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen, Calvados, France.

Agent: r. n. Juo.STE.v. I'.13 Greenwich St.. New Yorli.

Our German Friends

Can send in their names and ad-
dresses for the new Directory; ^ve
translate German, French, Swedish,
Italian, or any other European lan-
guage. •.«« -v^ •^«« ■.*-^ * :*:*

American Florist Company.

John Conley & Son,

Mannfactarers of

2 AND 4 DOUINICK STREET,

Boston Florist Letter Go.

d» 18x30x12
for each size letter,
order of 50o letters.

icely staiued and var-
(le in two sections* one
giveu away with first

Block Letters 1 ^ or 2-inch size, per JOO. j^i.OO.
Script Leiters $4 Kastener with each ieiterorword.
Used by leading florltfts everywhtre and for sate by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,.
64 Hawley St., BOSTON. MASS.

500.000

SQ. FT. OF Q

NEAR

(5)UMME

AND

EINB

and other

\ 2 firsts and 2 seconds out of

J 5 Rose entries at the CHICAGO SHOW.

We also Force BULBOUS FLOWERS 51 WabasH AvCHUe,

and COMPLETE ALL ORDERS,

CHICAGO.

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501

ifuw-ytcnK, ^hiamOy. JSwziy. iTlff^. QjlMxmb/ oj bpuuiltu.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all Florlata' DeslRna.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

ilncorporatei-I- Paul up Capital .>"JiKXJ-tiL).)

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE ONLY.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

lyThe dry climate of Colorado enables our powers

to KTow the best Carnations on earth.
We handle 75 per cent ol the Carnations grown in Colo.

SUPPLIES.

August Rolker & Sons,
Florists'
anrf Garden

Importers of Seeds, Bulbs, etc.

New Fall List mailed free to all trade applicants.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

:m. rjioe^ «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

When writing to any of theadv(°rtiser9
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

Cut flowers. Cut StTiilax

.WANTED

Roses and Carnations two to three times
per week. Quick sales, top prices and
prompt returns. Try m.^-^'^-^

TEXAS SEED & FLORAL CO.

Wholesale Florists,

DALLAS, TEXAS.

15 cts. PER STRING.

RED PRIMROSES, J-inch pots, $4 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.'S

Seasonable Speciallies:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Milan, in Sprays.
OUR LEADING NOVELTY:
LACE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest and best stock in America.

H. BflYERSDORFER & GO..

56 North Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA.

PA.

502

The American Florist.

Dec. 18.

Orange, N. J.

The regular inonlhly meeting of the
New Jersey Horticultural Society, which
was held on Monday evening, De-
cember 6, was made interesting by a fine
address 1)3- Dr. Dodge on the violet disease,
and still further interesting, as well as
amusing,'bv a discussion which followed
between Prof B. D. Halsted and Mr.
Louis Batt. Dr. Dodge illustrated his
lecture with charts, showing microscopic
views of cross sections of diseased foliage,
and Prof Halsted described the growth
and spread of the bacteria spores minu-
tely. Louis did not take kindly to these
scientific views, and created no end of
merriment by his very outspoken opinion
on the subject. There were about fifty
members in attendance. Officers were
elected for next year as follows: Presi-
dent, Malcolm MacRorie; vice-president,
I.Hayes; secretary, Peter Duff; treasurer.
Geo. Smith.

Cut Flower Price Lists Received.

We are in receipt of cut flower price lists
fnnn the following firnie:

Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago.

Winter & Glover, Chicago.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago.

E. H. Hunt, Chicago.

Vaughan, McKellar & Wintcrson, Chi-
cago.

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I A GOOD MARKET FOR ALL GRADES. I

Pack them carefully and
address them to ^ ^ >9* vS*

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57 WEST 28th STREET
NEW YORYi^^^^^ji

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BEGIN NOW.

For XMA5 Trade

Lily

OF THE

E. Asmus' High Class Stock...
Best and Most Uniform Grown

WiREWORK,
SHEAVES,
5 AGO PALIVI
LEAVES,
DOVES,
PAPER, Etc.

Valley

We are WESTERN AGENTS Exclusively.

Violets

A necessity for the Holiday
Trade with every flower
buying community. J*-M-M
We sell FRESH Violets. M

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY

AND

ALL OTHER FLOWERS

.Market Rates.

Kennicott Bros. Co. are, and have been,
the leading wholesale florists in Chicago
for more than 15 years. If a general order
can be filled in this market we can do it.

Kennicott Bros.

(Cut Flower price list
issued weekly.)

88 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO

iSgj.

The American Florist.

503

Indiananoplis.

The Florists' Cluli held its monthly
iiieetin;; on Decciiihcr (i, in Huntin^itoii
,-iiKl rage's seed store. This beiiifi the
last regular meeting, eleetion of officers
for the coming year took place. Kohert
.McKean was rc-elceted ])resident by nn-
.-niinious vote; Henry Kienian declining
re-election as secretary and treasurer,
I'red IIiickn.ide was eleeted to take his
,,l.-,cc.

Tlie ni.iin tii|iic was ihe chrysanthe-
iiuun show. .\s our last show came very
short of expectations financially, most
members were 0])posed to a show in 'It.S,
bat no conclusion was reached The final
decision will be made after the state
society meeting, to be held in this city
the first or second week in January.

.\lfred I'ahud and John Sould were
elected mend)ers of the club. Kefresh-
ments h.ad l)eev\ provided for by Messrs.
Huntington & Page and were greatly
appreciated.

Business is quiet as is usual before the
holiday rush especially so on the market,
while some funeral work helped out the
store trade. B

Alhany, N. v.— Fred. k. Danker, for-
merly with Eyers & Co., has taken the
place ;it 40 Maiden Lane, where he will
conduct a florist business on his own

account -

Answkki.nc, "Subscriber," Mass., heaths
are grown in (|uantity by J. Dirwanger,
Portland, .Maine; by Louis Dupuv, White-
stone, L. 1.; and A'. Schueltheis' College
Point, I,. 1. KiiiiT. Ckaii,.

Azaleas.

\V. C, New Glasgi-w, N. S., inquires
about the treatment of azaleas, — heat,
syringing, watering, ete.

These plants will give satisfactory
results in a night temperature of 50°,
which may be increased to 60° in order
to hasten the flowering period. The
plants should be syringed daih- in bright
weather until the blooins commence to
expand, and the roots should l)c kijit
moist at all times.

Tll6FflTflER« BUSINESS

jtjtj* Is Still At the Old Stand. *.•*■.*

Fine Roses

FRESH STOCK. .,*^*.*. .•*..•*.:*
REASONABLE PRICES. ■.'«..««

For the HOLIDAYS.

JAMES HART, "Sr NEW YORK.

Livingston's
.. Emerald
.. Cucumber.

Is exactly what has been lacking for hothouse and hotbed use. Dark green.

fl. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS,

PRICE (postpaid)— Packet, 10c: 3 pkts. 25c:

15 pkts. (or $1.00 The Catalogue Trade

is invited to list this variety. Terms on application

COI^UlVIl^lIS, o.

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E. C. AMLING,

^

»mE Cut Flowers.

jVJi^-^l x-,y^ To accommodate our increasing tracJe an(d hold up our
^^'-'•''^*^» reputation for prompt and satisfactory service, we

will move after December 20 to larger quarters, at

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

We have every facility to handle your XMAS ORDERS in first
class shape. e@"Wrlte for prices now and secure the best the market afTords.

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CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED. ..* .*

Prompt returns and square
dealings guaranteed. .* ^ .*

REFERENCES:
Dunlap Br

., Bankers, Oak Park, III

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NO DISAPPOINMENT.

We aim to please, and know how.

Send for my Weekly Quotations,
issued every Saturday. Free on
application.,.* ..9* c*^ J* J*

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504

The American Florist.

Dec. 18.

The gEEB TRaE)E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; E. IJ. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres.; S. F. Willard, Wethersdeld, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

LiLRM LONGIFLORUM, Japan grown, in
the larger sizes, are likely to be liiglifv
next year.

Mr. Lester Morse has returned to
California.

Santa Clara, Cal. — We have just had
a fine rain which will give all the seed
crops a good start.

Belle Siebrecht.

Ed. Am. Florist. — Can some of youi
readers inform me how to procure strong
growth in Belle Siebrecht rose? I have
planted it in raised lieds, in fine compost,
and while the growth seems perfecth-
healthy- it is very small, not over twelve
to fifteen inches high from rooted cuttings
put out last April. Other forcing roses,
planted in the same beds, have made verj'
vigorous growth and I can see no good
reason why thisoneshouldnot have done
the same. F. P. D.

Replying to F. P. D., to start with
Belle Siebrecht is a rose of quite weak
nature. It will not under any circum-
stances acquire the growth of the other
roses generally grown, Brides, Brides-
maid, La France, etc. We should advise
F. P. D. to replant in new soil, and disbud
stock vmX\\ next fall. He will then have
plants with strong shoots.

Reixberg Bros.

A Correction.

The price per dozen for Madeline Pratt
should have read $2 and not $.5 in the ad
of Grove P. Rawson, Elmira, N. Y., which
appeared in last issue.

Floral Calendars.
We have received from .Mr. 1). K. Long,
of Bufilalo, samples of a number of differ-
ent styles of floral calendars printed in
various colors from half-tone plates. The
designs are very delicate and graceful
conventional arrangements of natural
foliage and flowers, and the calendars
shindd find a rcadv sale.

CHOICE SEEDS.

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

Thlslmitroved strain of Mamruuth Verbenas plves
perfect satisfaction lo my many customers, and is
justly claimed to be the flnest fn cultivation; florets
and trusses of extra large size, ail the finest colors.
GYGI.AMEN GIGANTEUU
A magniflcent coHeotlonof thetinest giant-tlowerlng
varieties, largest flowers, best colors. :>U seeds tu pkt.
PETUNIA GBAITD FIM. FIi. PZi
The lareestand flnest strain of double-fringed and
mottled Petunias to be had. Extra. All the above
are of the very finest, carefully grown.
Each, per trade pkt., L'oc; :i pkts.. I'ltlc; li pbfs., $1.(KI.
A pkt. of the new compact Alyssum lo every order.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanatown, Pa.

OSCAR KNOPFF&CO.

SEED GROWERS,
e;i«F!»IJI«T,, CiEBtlVI A.3VV.

Sole Agent for the United States and Canada:

M. RUTTENAU. 15 to 25 Whitehall St., New York.
Trade Catalogues and estimates clieerfully furnished
Orders promptly tilled direct f rum nurseries at Erfurt

See our Xmas adv. in this paper.
Kennicott Bros. Co., wholesale cut
flowers, 88 Wabash Ave., Chicago.

E. F C. YorxG, Pres. V. P Snydeh. Vlce-Pres.
Jos. D Bedle, Sec'y. R. S. Fowler, Treas.

S. M. Pease, Qen'l MKr.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract Growers of

Peas tf5 Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. V.

Jadoo Fibre .nd
Jadoo Liquid ...

Sold in Chicago and New
York at Headquarters Prices
by VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE. .-•* Our customers
commend it. .* .* ^ t*

For MILDEW on ROSES

CARNATION RUST, FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES,

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. |2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds,
193 Creenwich St., NEW YORK.

TertILIZEK

Made from VIKGIV NIGHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess—N<»T Adulterated. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

PHILADELPHIA.

1822 Filbert Street,

It costs 4 cents for eacb 600 foot of floor tpfto*.

Does not Injnre the moat seneitlve plants. Eodori

Nikoteen

0; pr--'a.in€nt toiistB. Uaed for famlgatlon or Bprf.yl«c-
Inaoors or oat. 200 pounds of tobacco In ous piiiit ^i'
N'Koteen. Boldby leedimen. ClrcQlar free. fiEABOITRA

LI? CO., CHICA90.

^Quick!yMDoes»ilt.^

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Grass Seeds

I W. & D's. "SURE CROP" |

MUSHROOM SPAWN 1

f IIyaclnlhs.Tull].s, Narcissus, ic, &c. A

i SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. i

WEEBER&DON.'anrore^'' I

f 114 CliamberBSSt, NKW YORK. N. V. J

BURPEE^S

t SEEDS

Philadelphia.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

i«e;w -^oi*ic cit"*".

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

TRY DREER'S
Garden Seeds,

Plants, Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
.siied quailerly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HKNBY A. DREER,
PliUHdelphla, Vn
Mention American Florist.

ALM

c5^^^^

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 ,S000
[Cut;OS WEODELIANA . . 81.2.5 JIOOO S27 50-
ImUSA ENSETE 1.2.5 10.00 17.50-

J. Xi. SC^IXXXjXj'Bfl,
'404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

FAXON'S ' :ro"JII . PANSIES.

The hest mixture in cultivatidn, lluwers very

Lirue, thick and velvety ; of superb c.lors and

markings. The perfeclion of form and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1.00 eact).

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528. BOSTON, MASS.

Correspondence Bolii'ited.

! EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. !

• List fr,e oil application. *

k FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower, f

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PTERIS SERRULATA.
PTERIS CRETICA ALB. LIN.
Fine 2-inch plants for ferneries at 1(2.60 per hun-
dred, to close out Cash with order

SONNENSCHMIDT & JUNGE,

456 East Washington St., INDIA^APOLIS. INO.

i8g7.

The American Florist,

505

Flower Show Suggestions.

Ui). A.M. 1'i.okist: — I was very iiuuli
pleased with tlie notes in a recent issiu-
from Mr. A. H. Fewkes rejjarding llower
shows KAST .\NI) WKST with the exception
of thepart relatinf; tosta^ng theflowers.
I must frankly admit that blooms with
short stems look much better and last
lonjicr than with long ones where they
arc staged with one in a vase. However,
this does not give full justice to the
grower, who has been aiming to stage
good stitV stems as well as fine blooms.

For instance an exhibitor st.iges
(iolden Wedding an<l Mayflower, think
ing to score full points on stem and foli-
age, where he might just as well have
staged Modesto and Airs. H. Robinson,
which would put the two former varieties
inthe back ground if all had 2 foot steins,
but stage .Modesto and Robinson witli
3 feet of stem and they will for a certain-
ty, be rubbing tlieir noses into the necks
of the ones in front of them.

I think it would be better to allow tlie
exhibitor to stage his blooms to suit
himself and if he can gain a point or so
on stem let him have it. The society
holding the exhibition can easily cut them
shorter after the judges have passed on
them or else let the society state in its
premium list the limit in length the stern
shall l)e as well as the limit in shortness,
then it will be as fair for one as another.
j.\S. II.VRTSHOKNi:.

S. A. F. Photographs at Newport.

I have received a numljer of complaints
from parties who claim to have paid
money in advance to tht photo.grapher,
Frank H, Childs, for copies of the .group
photograph of the S. A. F. at Newport,
but who have, tip to the present time re-
ceived no pictures. Four months is ;in
unreasonably long time to have to wait
and it is not reassuring to know that
letters written to Childs in reference to
the matter have failed to elicit any re-
sponse. This is not the first time that
trouble has come from paying money in
advance for convention photographs and
for which the best remedy in future would
be for individuals to refuse to pay until
they receive the goods as it is something
over which the society can exercise no
control. In the present instance, if all
members of the society who paid money
at Newport for pictures which have not
been received will forward their names
with such proof of the transaction as
they may hold, to the undersigned, he
will see what can he done to compel the
photograper to fulfil his obligations.

\Vm. [. Stew.\rt, Se'cv,

Only Yourself to Blame

If your name is not found in
the new 1898 Directory. We
intend to make it just as com-
plete as we possibly can.
^ ./« .jt

No Charge Whatever

For changes, or new address.
The time is short for receiving
copy. Please note this fact.

American Florist Company,

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

PHIADELPHIA, December 7, 1897.

See last week's issue of the American Florist for 3
reduced prices on my celebrated a

"DIAMOND

BRAND"

...Mushroom Spawn i

J- J-

UiiUliiiiiUiiliUUllUliUilUiiUliL?
I The quality UNSURPASSED. Get the best. ..*

HOW'S THIS?

TOBACCO STEfT^. (absolutely fresh). $8. oo per ton. Half ton lots at snme

rate; baled and delivered to depot. ./< ■.* J*
WATSON'S BONE MEAL— Strictly Pure— (for florists). $30.00 per ton.

Half ton lots at same rates; f. o. b. Phila. J* -M ^

VALLEY Watson's Best Berlin. $12.00 per 1000. These are the very

Dr"c fifes' selection of 3 year pips,aU large and uniform in size and carefully

"*"^' packed. Quality unsurpassed. I will sell in unbroken cases (2500) <"'
$11.50 per 1000; cash.
SPIR/EA JAPONICA; large clumps, well budded. $4.00 per 100.

SPIR/EA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA; extra fine clumps. $5-50 per 100.

George C. Watson,

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Juniper below Walnut.

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FOR6IN6

SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA, $6.00
SPIRAEA MULTIFLORA COMPACTA, 6.00

Orders entered now for Spring delivery — for H. P. Roses, Clematis,
Magnolias, Tree Roses, Hardy Azaleas, e'c.

Branch of the Horticultural Co.
Boskoop, HoUand.

L.G. BOBBINK. RutHertord.N.J.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2}^. inch pots 40 cts. per doz. ; S2,50 per 100

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA.

25^-inch pots 40 cts. per doz ; 82 50 per 100

ASPARAGUS TENUISSIMUS.

3 inch pots 50 cts. per doz.; $;!,,50 per 100

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS.

Field grown $4. 00 per 100

CARNATIONS.

MapledaJe (new) 88 00 per 100

Medium sized plants of the following standard
varieties, 84.1 0 per KX): Portia Wm. Scott, Delia
Fox, The Stuart, and Tidal Wave.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

fpF(it(iflT'6aKl«n$l

j -»-^- Queens. L.i.-«i^— 1)

) S/,ec"3"'"">Cff/?,vf/r/o/)S. CHmsHmmmmi^
kOinnFis. Gtufiniains. DntiUHS

SCND roR OUR price: list

Per 100

S M I LAX -StroDK 1 year SI. 50 and *2.50

C LEM ATI S— I-eadlnK tlnds for fall

P/EONIAS-Uerbaceou8. cholceasBt.. 8.00

NARCISSUS - Double and slPKle Poets "5

RED JACKET GOOSEBERRIES - Very

low prices.

DOWNING GOOSEBERRIES-land2year.

DAISIES-Snowdakeand Snowdrift 2.00

H. P. ROSES- In assortment 10.00

F. A. BALLER. BloominBton, III.

Mention American Florist.

[E. G. HILL & CO. 1

\ Wholesale Florists,'^

* i

|. ^^^RICHMOND, IND. |

Bargains in Bulbs

Per lOOIt

Roman Hyacinths, 11-12 ctm $12.00

12-15ctm 17. .W

SIntile Hutch Bedding uyaclnthB, In aept. colors. 20.00

Forclne ■■ " 23 00

Named ■• Insorta. 2DdBlze :IO.OO

1st size, 45.00

LlIlumLonKlfiorum, Japan, (-,-8 Inch 18.00

T-Hlnch 35.00

Narcissus Trumpet Von Slon 9 OO

Prlnceps T.OO

CASH WITH OKDER.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Just received, extra fine selected pips,
per 1000, $ii.oo. Cash with order.

H. N. BRUN5,

690 W. Van Buren 5t. CHICAGO.

506

The American Florist.

Dec. /S.

American Carnation Society.

PKEMIUM LIST.
We are in receipt of the premium list
of tlie American Carnatiim Society for the
exhibition to I)e held in connection with
the convention in Chica^jo Febmarv 17
and IS, 1898. Paper.s will be read at the
convention bv Prof. Arthur, of Purdue
I'niversity, Air. Fred. Dorner, of La
Fayette, Ind., and Mr. Flint Kennicott,
of Chicago.

Certificates are offered by the societv
for new varieties (50 blooms required)
whicli have been grown three vears, also
Ijreliminary certificates for new varieties
(12 blooms required) which have been
},^rown two years.

All seedhngs will be judged under the
following scale of points:

Color 1,-,

Size 1,">

Calyx ir.

Stem l.->

Substance 10

Form 1 1

Fragi-ance 10

Plant 10

Total 100

To secure a certificate a carnation must
score not less than 85 points, and all
varieties vi-hich do score 85 points will
receive certificates.

First premiums of $10 and second
IJi-emiums of $5 each are offered in each
of the following classes: Best vase (100)
blooms, white, light pink, dark pink,
scarlet, crimson, Yellow variegated, white
variegated and any other color.

First premiums of $4 each are offered
lor the best vase (50 blooms) of each of
the leading standard varieties.

Various other premiums are offered,
including liberal premiums bv J. Breit-
meyer & Son for Mavor Pingree, and E
C. Hill & Co. for Flora Hilland Triunqjh.
_ The silver cup offered bv the Cottage
IJardens is this year to lie competed for
I)y yellow or yellow variegated seedlings.

Contributions to the premium list have
been made l)y the F. Dorner & Sons Co.,
Bassett & Washljurn, H. Weber & Sons
and the Americax Florist.

The advertising pages have been lilier-
•ally used by a number of firms.

Copies of the premium Hst mav Ix- had
1)y addressing Albert M. Herr, secretary,
Lancaster, Pa.

The premiums offered are very liberal,
and the honor to be gained by w'inning is
.great. Let ever\- one take his best and
enter it for competition.

Do not forget that entries must be made
ten davs in advance.

FERNS...

In fine iissorttuenl. from '2^ In, pots, S>3.':;n

per KIO: SISO.OO pp

CHAS.T. DARLING, Stony BrooK, L I. N.Y.

Paiidanus veiiciili

FINE PLANTS.

^-iiich pots, mi.riU each; »IK.()0 ptr dozen,
s-lnch pots. Si'^.OO each: l»24,00 per dozen.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

CERMANTOWN, PA.

Always men! ion the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Azalea
^^Indfca

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

Excellent pla
1'.; to 15 Inches liigli...
l.'> to l.S
IS to ■-I)

conditio

FINE PLANTS, WELL SET WITH BUDS. Per 100

10 to 12 inch crowns $ gg.Qo

12 to 13 inch crowns 50.00

13 to 15 inch crowns 60.00

This stock is in fine shape, with bright, clean foliage.

ASPARAGUS P1.UMOSUS.

strong, ■,'■.. and :i-ln. pot plants, il per IIKI; Wl per IIIOO.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Selected :i year old Berlin mm. SlO.oO per 1000. Per
Case of 2M0 S'Ji.OO.

..*12.00perdoz.
. 15,00
. 18.00

CRIMSON RAMBLER

ICOiSE^S

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

.lapan grown, A few thousand leftln prime condlUon
0 to 7 mo per lOOll, 7 to V Ui per loOO.

CAINNAS.

field-grown plants with several

Jng. This rose forces readily, an

MAKES SPLENDID SPECIMENS FOR EASTER SALES.

siSis.oo iitM- loo.

LILIUM AURATUM.

I i° '■;^'?eheB $1.00 per 100

M to 11 inches 5.00 per 100

An immense stock, including THE CREAM OF THE NEW VARIETIES.
Cleveland. Tarrylown, Duke and Duchess of Marlboiojgh, and others
Irst and prices. "

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS "? '"J^e assortment for Yard, street and Park
s;,Vll Pn.ifs 1^7^ , ; , r*:°, planting. Also Fruit Trees, Grapevines and

bmall Fruits. ikir Catalog i<e and Ti a,it- Lisl /lec. Coriapondenc,- suluilfd.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0.

Palms,

Pandanus Veitcliii.
F6rn.s and flraucarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Reap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

A. SCHULTHEIS, •^"''"^ ''°''^'

NEW YORK.

TS, T.-leph.>iie Call 51 F.
FOR

PALMS

f

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%^^ PRICES

CHFSTNUT HILL. = PHILA PA.

LATANIAS. -^

flrecas, Kentias & Pandanus Uiilus.

Diflerent sizes, fine stock, low prices.
53cl and Woodland Ave., PHILADELPHIA.

PALMS.

■ Send for Price List.

^ JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

We are now Boolcing Orders for that Peer-
iMM less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is au early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immtuse size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK, ATCO, N. J.

FLOWERING PLANTS

FOR XMAS!

ERICA WILMOREANA.

fn.

iipHt,

\lra fine.
1 grand lot

CYCLAMEN PFRSICUM PLANTS from 25i-. up. \Vi-

iKivr .m r -.'Od l.irt:.- plants with crowns, from 10

t" 14 Iifs ;icross.

AZALEAS from $6.00 per dozen to If.'i.OO each. .i lew

• •\lr;i hir^'i- plants.

Take trolley car. onh .-s .■.nis Imm Long Island
fity; or train Kortli shor.. Division, CoIle"e
Point, depot opposite' ni\ .ir.iiili.uises.

.Several .-xtra fine METROSIDEROS.

f ROBERT CRAIG |

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^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

1^ Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

A. FARLEYENSE,

Extra strong plants from 3-inch pots
in excellent condition at $3 per dozen;
$20 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA at $5.00
per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EX. BOSTONIENSIS,

at $5 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA. Fine for
Fern dishes or specimen plants at $6.00
per hundred.

PTERIS TREMULA aU sold.

A few PTERIS SERRULATA
at $3.50 per hundred, strong.

R. WITTERSTAETTER,

SEDAMSVILLE, OHIO.

i8g7.

The American Florist.

507

Marechal Niel not Blooming.

I have a house riiiniiiij; north and sunlh
(k-votcd to roses. In it I have a Mareelial
Niel rose eleven years old, which has
l)loonicd very sparingly tor three or f'onr
years. Every year it makes a most hi.\u-
riant growth, yet nearly every shoot is
l)lind. Can any of your readers suggest
a remedy? The rose in (luestion is planted
in a solid bed at north end of house; teni-
])erature same as for lirides, etc.

Stanil'ord. Conn. Sri)SCKiiii:i;.

The .\larech;il Xiel reipiires a season of
rest to ripen wood and develop buds. If
"Subseriber" will stimulate strong
growth in spring by givingseveral water-
ings of liquid manure, cutting out all
small wood, then during summer, say tin-
two months orten weeks, allow theplant
to dry off and rest, then towards fall trim
off some more of the surplus brush, tieup
his strong canes and gradually start it
into growing, he should have no trouble
'in having splendid Niels in his hou.se with
.Brides. ]. G. II.

Alliance, Ohio.

Notwithstanding the unseasonable
weather, market conditions are rather
favorable, and business on the whole is
reported to be most gratifying. A visit
to Mr. L. L. Lamborn's place is worth
recording. Your correspondent foimd
thatgentleman exceedingly busy, though,
as usual, in the best of humor; between
preparing funeral work, superintending a
small army of men, and getting out the
flowers for his Canton flower store on
the early morning train, there was a
hustle and bustle, something akin to the
proverbial bee hive.

Since my last visit Mr. Lamborn's
greenouses have undergone a general
overhauling, quite a number of improve-
ments having been introduced through-
out. His new carnation house, covering
52x100, is decidedly one of the finest
commercial houses of the kind to be found
in the Buckej-e State. Mr. Lamborn
grows a general stock, though roses and
carnations are his specialties. Both look
healthy, vigorous and in the best of
condition.

And now comes florist Zimmerman with
his sport of Da3-break! It is a beauty, to
be sure, but there are others, chief among
them being Mr. Graham, of Philadelphia,
with his " Victor." Verily, to Mr. Graham
belongs the victory, he having been the
first to introduce this magnificent carna-
tion on a large scale. Thatthe "Victor"
has achieved a victory and has come to
stay, seems to be the opinion of many
prominent members of the craft.

Homo.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

2-[nch pots S2. 50 per 100, $20.00 perlOOO

PRIMULA- transplanted seedlings, from ttats

%\ 'M per 100.

FERNS, 3-i ni;h pots $5.00 pi- r 100

CARNATIONS. FIbM grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, strong field grown. Write fur prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS.

rooted cuttings K 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $3oopHriuo

ABUTILON

Souvenir ile Bonn and Golden Fleece.. .Sl.OO per lOO

GERANIUMS.

Rooted cuttings SI .50 per 100. J12.00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

Please mention the American Florist
«Tery time you write to an advertiser.

NEW GflRNftTION w. p. simmons & co.

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

.1 soft shell pink, dcvclopiiig to
ticnrly pure wliite.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

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It is of exquisite form full and

double.

The flower is high built,

petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.
It is delightfully fragrant (a

quality lacking in many new

ones. )

a We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders hooketl now and
tilled in rotation

PRIPP' PER 100. $10.00.
rniULi PER 1000, $75.00.

Newer Geraniums.

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Mmc. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' 1-inch pots, $5.00 per lOO^t-^* ■.•*■.*
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per 100:
$25.00 per 1000. Net cnsh.J*J*J*-J*

^ GENERAL LIST OF GERANIUMS.

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Floristv<v»SvS»^'«

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave,"
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"

each of which has, v^e believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW

say for 1898 that

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a first-class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' i-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000; unnamed, $20 per JOOO.v't.j*
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.
Net cish.-J*.'*^'t^J*

Fuchsias.^

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per lOO.J*J*,*-jt

OUR PRICE LIST now ready.

SEND

contains prices on many other plants. FOR

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W. P. SIMMONS & CO., Oeneva, Ohio.

vi%

FIREFLY

A RUST PROOF

CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and positively BUST PROOF- It is as prolific as Scott, of good size and form,
and ita keeping qualities are unsvirpassed. We have tested it four years.

Our stock also includes all the Novelties of '97 and '98. .^^Send for prices.

-»<- GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Rapids, Mich.

50,000 Flai-Grown GflRNflTIONS

STRONG STOCK. per IIIJ per IMll)

Daybreali $2.ui) S1.5.(I0

Scott 2.00 15.00

Roseyueen 2.00 1.5 OO

Tidal Wave 1.60 13 00

Portia 150 12.00

Rob Roy (newl. 10.00

.Jubilee a.oo

Snow t^ueen 10.00

Sliver Spray 1.30 13.00

L. McGowan 1.50 12.00

Eldorado 2.00

Meteor 3 00

Flora Hill 5.00

Trtumph 3.00

Armazlndy It 00

Cash with order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER. Erie, Pa.

File Cfcl»u MeDDi.

In4LS:.>In. pots. Also Ferns and licgoniaH. Some
extra tloe Begonia Specalata in JW, :; .v ,vin pots.
Also a lot of Bermuda Buttrreup Oxalis In 2^ &

Ifin. which I will excha- - ' - -' ' "■

having any stock to exchi

N. 0. CASWELL, Delavan, III.

NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and tested live yeare.
ONEIDA— Pure plnh. healthy; no rust; continuous

producer: largest size bloom.
RED JACKET-Brlght red. fine Btem and calyx;

continuous cropper. SIO.OO per 100.

Orders booked

fast 1

to be fliied In rotation i
rooted.

XXX HOLLY

WE HAVE IT

WIRE FOR ITv<
WRITE FOR IT

DELAVAN GREE.NHOl'SE.

YauQiin's Seed Store

Please mention the American Florist
every time 3fOU write to an advertiser.

508

The American Florist.

Dec. i8.

Bangor, Mc.

"Compared with previous seasons,
business, it may be said, is in a flourish-
ing condition" remarked a leading flcn-ist
to your correspondent during a recent
visit. Such and similar reports come also
iVom various parts of the Pine Tree State
and taken all in all, there is no gainsa3'ing
the fact that things have assumed a much
brighter aspect.

The most notable event of the season,
thus far, was the Peirce-Hubbard wed-
ding. As usual on such occasions florist
Sekenger was master of ceremonies and
his artistic decoration was highly com-
mended on all sides. The drawing room,
whei'e the ceremony' took place, was
transformed into a sort of fairyland,
palms, ferns and Asparagus plumosus
having been used in profusion and to
splendid effect. Two immense kentias,
])laced in the center of the room, formed
XI bower under which the bridal couple
stood, this arrangement being unique as
well as attractive.

Mr. Sekenger's general stock is in
splendid condition. llo.\io.

Des Moines.

At this writing the outlook for Christ
mas flowers is ver}' poor. Roses sire off
crop and carnations are not producing
many flowers. In fact, the entire cut is
not one-quarter that of former years at
this season. Bulbous stock is only toler-
abl3- good yet. Violets scarce.

The annual meeting of the Des Moines
Florist Club was held at J. F. Marshall's
Monday evening. The following were
elected oflicers for next year: Peter Lam-
bert, president; John Lorenz, vice-presi-
dent; Julius Ledig, treasurer; J T.D Ful-
mer, secretary. The club will attend the
convention at Omaha in a body, and from
the talk one is led to believe there will be
no lack of enthusiasm.

The State Horticultural Society meets
in our city to-day (14th) and some good
papers are looked for. J. T. 1). F.

Greenhouse Building.

West Kennebunk, Me.— S. \V. Perkins,
one forcing house.

Rutland" Vt.— House of Correction, one
greenhouse.

Merrimac, Mass. — William Larkin, one
greenhouse.

Yorkville, Pa.— C. Sharpe, one green-
house.

Queens, N. Y.— James Vandeveer, r;inge
of forcing houses.

West Chester, Pa.— M. Meyer, three
greenhouses.

Wakefield, Mass.— R. L. Pittman, one
commercial house.

Waltham, Mass.— E. A. Emerson, one
conservatory.

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WHITE CLOUD.

White, large, fragrant flowers; strong
habit, constant bloomer. A. C. S. Cer-
tificate.

NEW YORK (Ward).

Bright cerise pink. Strong, vigorous
habit. Early. Certificate.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).

Clear, silvery pink, strong habit, con-
stant bloomer. Certificate.

GOLD NUGGET.

Best yellow, only slightly marked with
red. Strong habit, constant bloomer.
Missed A. C. S. Certificate by one point
for lack of fragrance.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).

White, fragrant, tree bloomer, strong
habit.

BON TON (Ward).

Scarlet, strong habit, resembling Portia
Prices for above varieties, $2 per dozen; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000.
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Bridesmaids |

Brides |

Perles I $1.50 per 100,

La France | $12.50 per 1000,

Meteors I Cuttings.

Kaiserln J

William Scott |

Nancy Hanks |

Tidal Wave 1 $1.00 per 100.

Portia 1 $7.50 per 1000.

Lizzie McGowan I

Kohinoor J

REINBERG BROS.,

CUTTINGS.

Daybreak ]

Triumph I

Emma Wocher |

Meteor I $1.50 per 100,

Goldfinch | $12.00 per 1000.

Lizzie Gilbert I

Harrison's White |

Bridesmaid J

Flora Hill ^

E'" [ $3.00 per 100,

RErPinBree::::::::::! $25.00 per moo.

Jubilee I

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glOOOperlOO. J7.3 per 1,000.

Flora Hill, tlie finest wliite-g5.00 per 100.

gJOOO per 1,000.

G. M. Bradt, the finest varigated. Jfi.CO per 100.

SSO.OO per 1,000. January Delivery.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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every time you write to an advertiser.

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Carnations Going to Sleep.

Am U-')ul)k-(l with i-.iniaUons cIcisiiiL;
up next (lay alU-r bciii); ciU, and caiimil
account for it. Can vou ^\c me any
liplit on the subject? they are grown as
cool as was iJossible, considering the
warm weather we have been ha\ini;.
We have a nice cool store in which to
keep them, but they are all worthless
the second day. '"'. A. II.

This is ratliei- a hard i|uestion to an-
swer, simple as it appears. To hit llu-
right cause of so many reasons th.it
niaj- be responsible for it one should h.avi-
the' power of a elain-oyant and know
their full past treatment. I have had
some very poor llowers, but not so poor
that they would not keep from the da\
of cutting to the next.

The first care should be given to the pl.iei-
where they are kept, and the receptacle
and waterthey are placed in; and here 1
will call attention to the fact that gas in
theslightest perceptible tjuantityhas sent
manv a carnation bloom to sleep where
the cause has been attributed to some-
thing else, generally to the weakness ol
the variety or the inability of the grower.
Still the flowers may be of poor sub-
stance. Then the cause has to be looked
for in the soil, nourishment, and poor
ventilation. I have noticed that flowers
when grown in a rather high tempera-
ture and placed in cold water in a cold
room were wilted the next day. The
sudden shock destroyed all power to ab-
sorb water.

The lack of potash is chiefly the cause
of flowers being of poor substance. The
flowers may be left too long on the
plants, but to my mind, in either case, if
otherwise uninjured, when cutand placed
in water the flowers should keep until
the next dav-. I w(mld advise Mr. G. A.
H. to look first for the cause of his trouble
in his store. Fked Dorxek.

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time before your subscription expires.

Carnations — Notes on Varieties.

Mr. Albert M. Herr, of Lancaster, Pa.,
has issued a circular giving his experience
with the newer carnations. From it we
extract the following:

White. — Among the whites Flora Hill is ahead
of all others. Harrison's White is a sport from
Scott, and has many of the characteristics of that
variety, but seems, wherever I have seen it grow-
ing, a bit late m coming into bloom. Lizzie
McGowan, long the best white, now is second only
to Flora Hill. Alaska has many friends and is a
really good sort where it does well; but it does not
do well in all soils. Mrs. Fisher is a good one lor
summer blooming, but I never saw real fine
flowers in the house. Nivea also has made a name
for itself in the east, but mine up to date are not
much of a success.

Pink. — Am growing Triumph for main supply.
Emma Wocher has made excellent growth and is
full ot bloom. Victor gives promise of being a
good one — fuller and stronger than Daybreak,
Irom which it sported. Abundance is good when
quantity is wanted more than quality. Good for
summer

Scarlet.— Jubilee leads all others. For best
results cuttings of this variety should be struck in

Yellow.— El Dorado has both quality and
freedom ol bloom, but I never saw it free from

rust. However, if a v
bother me. It is not
heeu supposed. Yello
ably well up to date.

riety is gcod rust does not
,o serious a matter as has
? Jacket has done remark-

others in th

Striped. -

Armazindy •

will probably take the pla

s color.

Helen Keller with i

greatest bloomer of any carnation I know of.
Mrs. Bradt sent out last season, has caught the
popular fancy and is certainly a fine flower.

Cerisb or R^D.— Thomas Cartledge is an
excellent variety in every way, and the only one
of this color that it really pays to grow.

Salmon OR Lir.iiT PLNK-^Daj break, of course,
leads all others Delia Fox has not been much ol
a success with me. Mrs. McBurnie, sent out by
Hill last sea^on, is doing well with me.

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Primroses

$15.00 PER HUNDRED

CHAS. TRAUTH,

410 Lincoln Ave., BROOKLYN, N, Y,

100,000 VERBENAS.

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IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants. $2.50 per tOO: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000.

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The finest collection in America, 35 varieties,
every one a gem— raamraoth size, striking colors,
ereen as grass :ind as clean as a whistle. Rooted
Cuttings, 60 cts per hundred; 8-5 00 per thousand.
Strong plants, full of cuttings Jf2 OU per hundred.

STRICTLY CASH WITH URDER.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, ML

Mention Amerloan FlorlBt.

GHRYSflNTHEMUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROtVI BENCH.

Marion Henderson. Montraort. Ivory, Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and vellow). Wanamaker, etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 Merrimac St., Lowell. Mass.

Mention American Florlat.

ROSES.

FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS.

No. I. two to four ft., cut back to two ft.

Marechal Niel, Yellow Rambler, Hybrid Per-
petuals, Mosses, Hardy Climbers, Madame
Plantier, and Wlchuraiana.

All on own roots except Marechal Niel,
which are grafted on uon sprouting roots.
These plants are very strong and well shaped.
Prices on application. Address

W. F. HEIKES, Mgr., Huntsville, Ala.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facta."

THEO. F. BECKERT. GlenHeld, Pa.

a miles below IMttsburB, Pa.

Chinese Primroses..*.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Fine plants In bud
and bloom In 4 separate color-* (elncle and double),
mv selection from ;t-in. pots. U 00 per UK).

Routed UerauluuiH. preiiHid. double Grant, 8.
A. Nutt. La Favorite, Mrae. Sallerol, Ivy leaf Gerani-
ums In bIx colors, Btrond and well-rooted, $1.50 per 100;
from 2^-ln. pots. $2.60 per 100.

Hegonia ArgenteH Guttatu, from 2^ In. pots.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

GLRflNIUMS.

Grand Bedoers; also New and Fancy kinds.

Plants $1.30 per 100 by express; 81. tiO by mail.
PANSIES.50cts. per 100 by mail; seed, 1000 20 cts.
Begonias. Coleus. Petunias. Verbenas, ftc. A list

and further information any time.

DANIEL K. HERR. Lancaster, Pa.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

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The Keadlng Nursery, RKAUING, MASS.

Established ISM.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these column?

510

The American Florist.

Dec. i8.

Review of the Chrysantiieinums Dissemi-
nated 1897.

REPORT nv ELMER D. SMITH, SECRETARY
CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Midge. First flowers inarketeci Sep-
tember 2S. Larger than Bergman. A
splendid pot plant also. Foliage rather
dense for close planting.

Merula. All who grew this are well
pleased so far as heard from. Foliage and
habit like Perrin: flower light pink and
earlier. Also good for pot plants.

Mrs. John J Glessner. Fine flower;
strong grower; keeping qualities excellent.

Chito. a very large flower; good in
the waj' of variety for exhibition collec-
tions.

Mrs. Martin A. K veksc in. \'ery artistic
and graceful; from late bud building; high
and interlacing.

SUNSTONE. Has manj- admirers; culor
pleasing; habit strong.

Western King. Diflicult to propagate,
but one of the finest in every particular.
Foliage, stem, color, form and size un-
wonted.

MiZPAH. Excellent as a decorative
variety-; easy to grow and free.

Adelaide and Allegro will be given
further trial before making any com-
ments.

Belle oi- Castlewood. Very promis-
ing; fine habit. Our stock planted late so
cannot vouch for its earliness.

Casco. a distinct color, bright garnet,
and possesses all the cjualifications for a
good pot plant variety.

C.^STLETON and C. W. Ward were dis-
appointing; will give further trial.

Defender was not what we expected
to see. Color is good, but flower ill-
formed; earlier planting may remedy this
defect.

Evangeline. Was shown in good form
at many shows.

Geo. S. Kalh. .\ very promising early
white.

Golden Trophy. A very good second
carh' 3'ellow.

Henry' Nanz. Yellow sport from Mrs.
Jerome Jones, having a tinge of bronze on
outer petals. Habit same as parent.

Kentucky'. Commercially of no g.ieat
v.-due, although useful for exhibitions.

Mrs. K. D. Dougl.yss. A very promis-
ing 3'ellow; color, form and habit all
good.

Mrs. K. Mc.Xkthir. X vei-y good
incurved white. It would not be surpris-
ing if it becomes ver\-popul;ir when better
knowm.

The Harriott. Very late, but of no
great value otherwise. The flowers arc
not yet finished.

Balance have been rather indifl'ercnt
with us. Commercial places are not
always best authority on these subjects
the first year, as they are often obliged to
plant late for want of stock, particularly
so if the variety is slow in making cut-
tings.

[Mr Smith's report was received t(M>
late for publication in last issue. — Ed.]

A new insecticide. Kraft's Plant
Tonic, a new preparation made by N.J.
Kraft & Co., Rockford, 111 , is claimed 1)3'
the manufacturers to be not only sure
death to insects but to greatly improve
plant growth and leaf coloring. It can
be used for all greenhouse plants but is
especially adajjtcd to palms and foliage
plants.

Sharp Practice.
J. F. Sullivan, of Detroit, .Mich., lost
fourteen large palms recently in a peculiar
■way. At the request of a stranger, he
delivered the plants to the residence of
Mrs. C. E. Lothrop, at 613 Jefferson
avenue. When the driver called to deliver
the plants the stranger was there to
receive them and ordered them put in the
barn in order that the ])ots could be

cleaned. In the meantime hehad gone to
the Lothrop residence and asked permis-
sion to store the plants in the barn for a
few hours. His recjuest was granted and
later in the day he called and removed
them. When Mr. Sullivan's driver called
after the plants he was informed that the
Lothrops did not order them and that
they were taken away by the well dressed
stranger. The police are looking for him_

The Yellow Fellow ^

Wm, H, Chadwick

^3.00 per do:
V |>h.

ner of the $1(X» hi<;h grade Stearns Bicycle
■in a strontr competition. It gives a large.
I'ful bloom under ordinary treatment and can
■own a '-whopper" for exhibition. Bud tinted
. maturing rich bright yeHow; constitution

Mid-seiis.ui or luN-. Anvbodv eaii gn.'
single pl:int. $1.00: $6.00 per dozen.

eedling, the grandest of the yeyr.
r iiroductiou. Certificated at Chicago, Bos-
N>'w York and Philadelphia. An immense^

!ul incurved bloom, waxy white, occasionally
i j>ink. Growth, habit, stem and foliage sim-

it satisfactorily. It cannot be praised too-

Madeline Pratt :S?

stock from C'/o-ii

ted 1896. Named for the sweet little miss on the
themuin certificate; snowy whif)e,.high' built bloonu
ry beautiful flower. Early mid-season. Best four ter-
Is grown cool. 35cts. each; $5.00 per dozen.

pots distributed Maich 1st. Advance orders already

.QROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

HRVSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS

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^^ Alcazar. Beaute Lyonnalse. Buff Hairy, CoDstellatlon. (.Tvstallna. Cbas. Davie, Defender, Eugene-

^^^ Dallledouze. Enfant de Deux Mondes. B. M. Blyelow. Evantrellne. Golden Wedding. Geo. W".

^^ Chllds Geo. Bramhall. Gretchen Buettner, Golden Hair. Golden Trophy. 11 W. Relman, Ivory. Ida.

Joanna. Jayne. Ijoutae Boehmer, I^orlel. Miss Minnie Wannaiuaber. Mrs. Jerome Jones. Mrs. J. G^
Whllldln, Major Bonnaffon. Mme. F. uerj^man. Mayflower. Mrs. W. H. Rand.;Mr8. Mosee J. Wentworth,
Mrs. col. J. Thompson. Mra. Potter Palmer. Mrs. Hlglnbotham, Miss M. M- Johnson. Mrs. S. T. Murdoolt,
Mrs. H. RoblDBon, Mllibrook. Mrs. A. J Jones. Miss May Willlmson. Merry Monarch, Mrs. Perrin Modesto.
MIdnUht. Marlon Cleveland. Mlsa Agnes L. Dalskov, Mrs, i. Peabody. Mrs. Geo. J. Magee. Margaret Jef-
fords, Mrs. Martin A. Ryeraon. Niveus. New York, Oakland. Philadelphia. Paul Noisette, Pitcher & Manda.
Relne d'Analeterre. Sbavlnps. :^unclad, The c^ueen. The Times, TbanksglvlnK. Vlvland-Morel, William
Simpson, White Swan. Yellow Qu

ellow Monarcb.

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Boston and Philadelphia.
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dispensable to every grower whether for exhibition or the tut flower trade.
Plants ready March 1st and orders tilled In rotation.

Price, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, $3;
per 100, S20; per lOOO, $150.

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VIOLETS.
Prlcea low. Send for list.

}NOOD BROTHERS. FISHKILL, N. Y.

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511

Cleveland, O.

mSINESS I'AIK.— SINSIIINK IS WANTED.—
WHOLESALE IIUISE CHANGES HANDS.—
STOCKS OE FLOWERS NOT LARGE.

Nearly all the growers upon whom
your corresponrlent hascalled lately, have
said that thev eould .sell their stock read-
ily enough, i>uL Ihey all add the state-
iiK-iil that they ean't'eut nuich stock. A
Hi lie sun would do a good deal towai-d
helping matters, but his solar majesty
stnlil)ornly maintains a position behind
various impenetrable clouds and abso-
lutelv refuses to come out and show
himself. It has rained nearly every day
for over a week.

The stores report business as quiet in
general, a little funeral work at times
iielping to keep the landlord satisfied at
least. One or two report business as
fairly good, but nothing better than it
should be, or in fact must be, at a time of
year when the florist expects to get a
little ahead, if he ever shall.

The establishment heretofore owned
and run by Heiser & Co., has been rented
by Bates Bros., who intend seeing what
can be done with it; the houses are all
stocked, mostly with roses and violets.
They will do a wholesale business.

The stock of flowers is not large either
as to quantity or variety with any one
at present, so nothing goes to waste
which is one good thing, tending to help
stiffen prices a bit.

Monday evening, December 6, was
devoted, by the bowling club to the enter-
tainment of their lady friends. A very
enjoyable evening was spent by all who
•were fortunate enough to be present.
The 20th of the month is again bowler's
night.

Mr. Martin Keukauf, representing Bay-
ersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia, has
been in town latelv. .^.

Manure for Roses.

A subscriber living in North Carohna
asks an opinion as to the advisability of
using horse manure in preparing the com-
post heap for next season. To securecow
manure he says, they must haul it twelve
miles, whereas he can obtain near home
without cost, well rotted horse manure

in any quantity. I'nless the soil is very
heavy I prefer cow manure every time for
compostmg as it is not so apt to fill the
soil with fungus as is the lighter article
from the stable; still if I could get the lat-
ter well rotted and for nothing I should
feel strongly tempted to use it in prefer-
ence to carting the other from a dairy
twelve miles distant. As to thequestion,
"Can we grow good roses in it?" I would
answer, what has been done may be done
again; there are those who prefer it, and

others again make use of it because they
have no choice, but succeed sufricientl3'
well to show thnt there arethings in rose
growing more difficult of solution than
the i|uestion of whether we shall use horse
or cow manure in the compost.

KoBT. Sl.MI'SON.

Dixon, III. — The business of Win.
I'ankhurst, continued by Mrs. Pankhurst
since his death, has now been discontinued
and the greenhouse pl.-int is for sale.

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The American Florist.

Dec i8.

Pittsburg.

Business has been of the quist order
that prevails just prior to the Christmas
rush, and it looks now as if the holiday
trade would be up to the standard.
Stores are as usual putting on their
Christmas trimmings, the main part of
which consists of laurel wreathing in fes-
tooned and outline effects. Christmas
trees are coming in freely, the bulk of
them from Massachusetts. Ground pine
from the East has the preference for qual-
ity this season. Holly is very good.
Prices on all this kind of stock will be
about same as last year, holly excepted.
There was a large overstock of it last
Christmas, with the very natural result
of a slump in price, which is not likely to
happen now.

Mr. \Vm. Flemm, manager for N. Pat-
terson, Market and Liberty, reports busi-
ness fair, he is anticipating their usual
holiday business, and no doubt his expec-
tations will be realized, for their location
is one of the best and their clientage of
the rehable stick-to-a-house kind.

Some of the Allegheny florists have lieen
offering tulips in bloom, in a pan, and
have foimd good sale for them at from
50 to 7.5 cents; they were grown chiefly
by Mr. Koenig of Millvale, Pa.

The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists'
and Gardeners' Club held a regular meet-
ing on Thursday night, 9th inst., with
quite a fair attendance; it was a "social"
with refreshments as well as a business
meeting. The executive committee will
meet and endeavor to arrange for some-
thing that will bring about an increase
of interest and improve the club. There
will not be any meeting until January 13,

the one scheduled for December 23 being
entirely too close to Christmas to even
hint a't the probabihty of a quorum
attending, therefore it was abandoned.
Election of officers for ensuing j-ear will
be the main object of interest at our next
meeting. Kecia.

Sandusky, O.

"The Christmas of ''.IT," remarked Mr.
]. C. Gooding to your correspondent dur-
ing a recent visit, "bids fair to surpass
that of a vear ago by a good margin; all
we want' is some of that old-fashioned
Christmas weather and things will come
our way in fine shape."

The weather during the past week has
been anything but seasonable.

Two carnation houses, each covering
20x100 built in fine style and e(iuipped
with all the modern appliances, have
been added during the past summer to
Mr. Gooding's plant. Strolling through
the houses I noticed among other things
that the Camot rose is doing remarkably
well, the flowers being large and perfect,
the foliage fine and vigorous.

■'Any special treatment?" "Nothing of
the kind," replied Mr. Gooding, "We sim-
ply treat them in the ordinary way; the
right sort of soil at the start, proper ven-
tilation and no overwatering,— therein
lies the whole secret." The Carnots as
grown by Mr. Gooding are v\-ell worth
seeing.

The decoration on the occasion ot the
Elk's annual banquet, was one of the fin-
est that was ever attempted in town, Mr.
J. C. Gooding, an Elk of no mean cahlire
him.self, being master of ceremonies.

Ho.Mo.

Newport, R. I.

At the last meeting of the Newport Hor-
ticultural Society, a large group of excep-
tionally well grown begonias was on
exhibition, and the display was much ad-
mired. Thecommittee on awards granted
two certificates to Ko1)t. Laurie gardener
for Cornelius Vanderbilt. Those two
awards were for Begonia Socotrana and
Begonia incarnata (improved) A series
of lectures has been arranged Ijy this soci-
ety, viz: On December 22d, next, illus-
trated lecture by Mr. J. K. Farquhar, of
Boston; on January 26, illustrated lecture
by Prof. H. J. Wheeler, Ph.D., of the R. L
Agricultural College, on "Experiments
with Lime on Various Crops;" and on
February 23, on "Influence of Horticul-
tural Societies," by Prof. L. F. King, of
the same institution.

The annual election of officers of the so-
ciety will take place January 12, and a
general shaking up of the society's affairs
is talked of.

Mr. John Allan, manager of the Caswell
greenhouses, has six houses under carna-
tions, principally McGowan and Scott.
He is also cutting some nice Brides and
Bridesmaids. A house of fine smilax is
going to waste, and brought forth the
statement that it would not pay to pack,
ship and sell same for six cents a string.

Mr. G. Mcintosh has leased the green-
houses on the estate of niilHonaire j!j.
Van Allen.

Secretary W.J.Stewart, of the S. A. F.,
was in this city on the 11th inst.

J. J. BlTLEK.

Re.\dixg, P.\.— W. N. Leenc has opened
store at vi32 Pcnn street.

Now Seasonable

December Circular Iree.

HOLLY....

Our XXX Brand
The Qood Kind

is uou.- too pl.-Titv this yi-Ml-. I'ri.-,.
now. Per Single Case $4-75. sub-
ject to cliaim.'. Gi-t, our l.iti-st i>ru-e
bv win-.
SOUTHERN HOLLY. l»-si oi iis kin. I.
Pit liis.- $:iT.=i
;#^ We can take care of your
HOLLY ORDERS

Bouquet Green —

Ufst khkU'; price low. Wrilc oi-
wire for latest quotations on Crate
or ('arloail. We can positively save
you money on this.

Evergreen Wreathing ",°'[?™

We manufurlure Miis ourselves from
finest "Indian picked" t;reen.

I'erlOOyds. Per KWII

Light $2.50

Medium 2.75

Heavy 3 25

Holly Wreaths....
Evergreen Wreaths

Decnrate.l witli re.l or
yellow iniuu.rtelles.

Mistletoe lO Ibs. $1.T5; 2.t Ibs. 1(3.75

Rattan, lo ibs. *i.80.

LILY OF THE VALLEY PII'«.

"PREMICM" fancy stoeli. 100 $160: 1000*12.25
"INTKKNATIONAI," 100$l.:i5; WOOSIOUO

TUBEKO^ES. True Excelsior Penrl Hul-

lock strain." KIrst size. 100. tl.'S; KWO. *s 00

*2;i,iiii

•i") 00

:w.oo

Uoz. $1.50
100 11.00
1000 97.50

Do/. %\ . 10
100 7.00
lOlJO B7,50

we have been

Speaking about FLO/?/SrS' SUPPLIES,

tinkering away at this Une of work ourselves for about 20 YEARS. We ought to be
able to sell you by this time, don't you think? There are mighty few wholesale men
who are not SPECIALISTS in this Une. " ' '" ^^'^'^^

WIRE DESIGNS.

PERFECT IN SHAPE.

Here are a few sample prices; ii per
cent off, more if you buy big.

Here are a few sample PRICES.
\NREATHS.

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This is MOSS, not leaves, sticks or t'r

berrv Vines.

1 Ka'le *1.00 I 3 Bales.

3 Bales. "" " '" '

W(

CAPE FLOWERS.

11.. j;l..W. in It.. 1^14.

,. . carry but one t:rad
which the market allord

Colored, brit;ht shades, ,.. ,

White, per ft. $1.00. 10 ft. for $9.50.

STEMMING WIRE.

No. 24, per stone. $. So I So.28, perstone. .$1 ,00
No 26, " .. .75 I No. 36, " .. 1.60

No. 26 is size usually used for Evergreen
winding and Holly Wreath making. Note
-.pecia! low price oii this size.

Foil.

DOVES...

WE PACK THEM TO
REACH YOU IN GOOD
SHAPE.
First-class Birds, each $1.1.^:
$12. fill.

ind class Birds, each
dozen $10.50.

^^^,°* ' 25 lbs.. $2.00

STUFF, 50 ,bs
NOT lOQ ,i,s-

LEAD...<

3.75
7.25

IMMORTE.LUES f,C: b,"c!'

New Crop. Per D iz., S2 50

BLEACHED WHEAT PAMPAS PLUMES
CHENILLE INSECTICIDES

SCOLLAV SPRINKLERS SHEEP MANURE
CANE STAKES HORNSHAVINQS

TOBACCO STEMS ETC.. ETC.

At lowest possible prices. SiMid in your

84 & 86 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO.

i " Slw'7o1,'r' VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

.QQSSQSSS

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The American Florist.

513

Rochester.

TRABE SOMEWHAT LIGHTER.— VIOI.KTS
STILL SCARCE.— I'LANT TRADE PRU.MISES
WELL.

Trade in general was not very brisk for
the jiast week, no remarkably great event
liapiK-ned to come along, and though j.
W. Keller reports receipts of the whole-
sale house lighter than usual, there was
about enough flowers in the market to
suijply the demand, with exception of
violet's and roses. Several of our local
growers are off crop now, but a prospect
of a fair suiiply is expected to come in at
about Christmas, if the weather is not
altogether too unfavorable. What we get
from out of town is mostly not up to the
mark but fairly good at times. The cut
of carnations has increased lately, else
there would have been a decided scarcity
in spite of the week's light demand, but
violets, oh! how scarce the3' are, every-
body is looking out for them and but few
can "be supplied By all present appear-
ances smilax and also asparagus will be
short for the holidaj-s, not much of it is
grown here and most of this has been cut
down lately.

Ourstoremcn are beginning to fix up
their windows and to decorate the
interior of their stores. Not many flower-
ing plants are seen there as yet but palms
and other ornamental stock are greatlv
in evidence, finer specimens and cleaner
plants than in former years are seen in
most of the places, but prices are not any
higher so far. Regonia incamata is sell-
ing well, poinsettias are rather scarce
everywhere, only at Geo. Savage's, but
we can not get these, he has them in all
sizes and in i|uantit3% large and small.
They are used by him to decorate the
conservatory at the residence of the Kim-
ball family, and make a grand show
intersjiersed between large palms and

other ornamental plants. The immense
heads are something unusual even on the
smallest plants in .Vinch pots, but Mr.
Savage says he docs not feed them any
too heavy, though we suspect that he
does not starve them either at any time
during their growth.

Many of the merchants and shop keep-
ers begin their annual store decorations 2
or ;i weeks before the holidays and it is
well for the florist that this should be so,
because if left for the last week, they
would not have the time to attend
to hanging up wreathing, etc. Ground
pine is very good this season and
lots of it is used up already. The pros-
pects are for very large sales in this line.
Very little holly has arrived so far; it is
not good policj' to have it too early,
especially when the weather is quite warm
as at present. T- B- I^-

Black Aphis.

E. A. M., St. Louis, wishes to know the
name and how to destroy the insect
which is on his roses (specimen received) .
They are nothing but the common black
aphis which is occasionally found in our
rose houses; they are not very common or
destructive to roses and may be got rid
of by the same means that we use for ex-
tenninatinK Kreen flv.

Carried-over Woottons.
In reph' to "Ontario Florist," carried-
over Woottons seem to have a tendency
to produce flowers in great abundance,
but often quite short stemmed; the same
is true of nearly all roses of this class.
To remedy the trouble a more vigorous
growth is necessary. If the plants are
healthy and vigonnis, with ample foliage,
I would suggest a liberal mulch with

well rotted manure, or else a systematic
feeding with liquid manure. Unless the
stone wall is banked with earth on the
outside the foundation should certainly
go down below the frost line, as there is
a strong probability of its being toppled
over in the near future. It occurs to me
that with lumber as cheap as in Canada,
stone walls will be by far the most ex-
pensive, and in a countrj- where the cold
IS so intense neither stone nor brick walls
are very satisfactorv' for a greenhouse.
The warmth and moisture within and the
frost penetrating from without soon
loosen the mortar and rack the masonry
unless the very best materials and work-
manship areemploj'ed. For a greenhouse
of moderate cost nothing can be better
than locust or red cedar posts, and prop-
erly designed weatherboards with build-
ing paper between. If something more
permanent and expensive is desired the
next best thing is solid concrete, which is
almost indestructible. I might add that
manj' of the most successful rose growers
in the "States" would not have walls of
masonrj' in their greenhouses under any
consideration.

Rob't Simpson.

Advertising has almost become an art,
and in order to keep up with the march
of progress The American Florist has
engaged the services of an expert adver-
tisement writer, who may be consulted free
of charge on all matters relating to this
branch of the business. We desire to make
our advertising pages as bright and crisp
as our reading pages are sound and solid.
All communications on this subject will
receive prompt and careful attention.
If you desire a half-tone, wash drawing,
zinc etching, or any kind of illustration
whatever, we can furnish it on the short-
est notice.

THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

INCORPORATED

21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA.

This Company TKANSM ITS aDd DELIVERS i,iessaf;cs only
Errors can be cuardt'd against only, by repeating a m.-s^i;,' bat-l

Id tracsmission or delivery uf Uurepealed MeH8iit;es. l)ey,iijd the a

after the message is filed with the Coninaoy "

CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD.

iDaDyi;aBC where the clainii!

NREPEATKD MESSAGE, aod is delivered by request of the sender, uuder the couditioDS named above.
THOS. T. ECKERT. President and CeneraJ Manager.

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514

The American Florist.

Dec. i8.

Florists' Fire Insurance Association.

PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.

On Monday at the adjourned meeting
of the Florists' Fire Insurance Associa-
tion, the following persons were elected
directors: E. H. Michel, St. Louis: Mo.;
\. C. Vaughan, Chicago. 111.; Elmer D.
Smith, Adrian. Mich.; Wm. Scott, Buffalo,
X. Y.; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.;
M. A. Patton, Tewksbury, Mass.; E A.
Seidewitz, Annapoli.s, Md.; E. G Hill.
Richmond, Ind.; Adam Graham, Cleve-
land, O.; W. F. Gude, Washington, D. C;
L. L. May, Minneapolis, Minn.; P. J.
Berckmans, Augusta, Ga.; W. J. Yesey,
Fort Wayne, Ind. W. J. Yesey was
elected secretarv.

The b)'-la\vs as printed were adopted
with innnaterial changes and with
some formal additions the principal
of which are; requiring the directors to
fill all vacancies occuring during the year;
permitting directors to vote on all ques-
tions submitted in writing by letter.

Two or three of the gentlemen named
as directors have not yet completed their
applications for insurance, but have made
informal application therefor. Unless
thej' do so, it will be necessarj- to substi-
tute others in their places. You will also
notice that two places are left unfilled
from lack of good names in other terri-
tory.

Any person in the business will be sup-
plied with a blank application for insur-
ance on request. W. J. Yesey.

Youngstown, O.

"Does advertising pay?" "It does,"
savs Mr. E. Hippard, and in order to
prove it, he produced a batch of orders,
showing that his investment in printer's
ink, in the American Florist— the dear
old Florist, which has stood the test of
time— had amply repaid him. His orders
for carnation plants and palms surpassed
his most sanguine expectations. He like-
wise reports an increased sale for his

standard ventilating machine, which, by-
the-by, he has somewhat improved,
bringing it up to the highest point of per-
fection.

What promises to attract some atten-
tion is Mr. Hippard's new chrysanthe-
mum, a sport from E. A. Wood. It is a
splendid pink flower, perfect in shape, a
free grower and possessing all the merits
of the best varieties extant.

Mr. Hippard has recently returned from
a trip to Cleveland. Homo.

A Bunch of 'Violets.

' ris but a bunch of violets.

Nestling upon her nreast.
Blue eyed, odorous violets.

But perhaps you know the rest?
No? then vou never have felt, sir.

What I feel for this maiden (air,
Never lunched upon one ham sandwich,

Never dined upon wa'.er and air.
And never with quivering emotion.

Beheld your Ust dollar bill,
Softly and silently drop sir,

Into the florists' till.
-Frances A. Schneider in Chicago Chronicl

w

e're not in the woods but we are
headquarters for ^

POLLWORI^M

WM.ELLIb- - - ^ '- {
C.C. POLL'V/ORTn-

select

Bouquet Green
grade Delaware Holly

We also ship out perfect Palms
and fine Ferns at reasonable prices.
Order Green Wreathing for Thanksgiving now. Unexcelled service in
Cut Flo'wers. Write for quotations. Special price in quantity.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

FERNS. MOSS. GALAX.
LEUCOTHOE. ..•* PALMETTOS.

Holl>r.

,...BBST QUALITY....

Largest Stock in New England. Prices on

large or small lots quoted by mail,

telegraph or telephone.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

67 Bromfield Street and 18 Chapman Place,
BOSTON, MASS.

When writing, mention American Florist.

BOUQUET GREEN.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates. We gather
our own greens and bring bv our own
boat direct. Also Christmas Trees.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN EVERGREEN NURSERY.

S. W. corner Clark St. Brldne, CHICAGO.

Mention American Florist.

Do not fail

To send your business card and
have your name in the Directory
for J 898

American Florist Company,

324 Dearborn St., Chicago.

To Florists

IIlW wanting to grow ^^^-Mj^^-.^^

iKgL^ P D I r^ A ^ ' Heath I we offer

W CKlVi^/^O below the Two

^ BEST EASTER VARIETIES

Fine Bushy One-Year-Old Plants from 4-inch Pots^'t •.•«•,<

Erica persoluta ALBA, $15.00 per 100.
ROSEA, 12.00 " 100.

A. SCHULTHEIS, - «..
College Point, L. I.

Cash with Order.

Larger plants two-year old from
.5 inch pots. - $85.00 per 100.
You can bring this in flower for
Baxter. . . . No charges for packing. Sa

^ 'io per

PLACE HOLIDAY ORDERS
NOW FOR KELSEY'S

Brilliant

GREEN
and BRONZE

• • • AND • • •

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GALAX LEAVES...

(Finest Leaves and Packing.!
(i \ I,.\X— Lartje or small, either color, per lOOO, $1 00;

.•«« lots. Tac per 1000.
LKIICOTIIOK SPKAVS-Per 100, 75c: per 1000

$e..t)0. Wholesalers supplied at very special rates.

1 am packing Original Assorted Cases for Florists
as follows:

CASE B
CASE C

xpilclt shipping directions, otherwli

re cases as above, or In very large ■

luindreds or thousands. Hampli

assorted sizes and colors,
for *3 75.

Same as Case A. and 200 Tjcucotboe
Sprats additional, for *5.00
10 UX) Galax, assorted sizes and colors,
)W7 50
TERMS CASU-Shlpments from Boston or North
V a ollna.

I best judcment. Telegraph orders save time. Order
ialax by thousands, color and size: Leucothoe spravs bv
full Information FREE. Address all communlcUlons to the Introducer.

HARLAN P, KELSEY, 1123 Trcmont Building^, Boston, Mass,

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The American Florist.

515

E. G.HILL & CO.

RICHMOND,
IND.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERII, $6.00 per 100.

FICUS RELGIGA,

From fine top-cuttings, estab-
lish in 4 inch pots,

S22.50 per 100.

All the best chrysanthemums
of both continents, including
CALVAT'S famous set of '97;
standard sorts very low in price.
Don't fail to get our January list
with full descriptions — height and
bud given as far as possible.

A FULL LINE OF ROSES, CLEAN and IN PERFECT HEALTH

Two New Heliotropes. Broant's Giant
flowered novelties, CZAR and o* j* ^
CZARINA, J- ^ J- ^* $15.00 per 100.

CANNA, Pres. Cleveland.

The most SUBSTANTIAL Canna

yet raised;3//^ feet high; orange

^^^^^^^^=^=^^=^=^ scarlet, - |6 00perdoz.

$40.00 " too.

Our usual tine line ot QERANIUnS and a few grand novelties
among them.

Rooted cuttings in season of all the best sorts of CARNATIONS.
Stock in clean, healthy condition. Novelties of '97 a specialty. Special
care given in propagation.

E. G. HILL & CO.,

Richmond, Ind.

Syracuse, N. Y.

.VNNU.\L .MEETI.NG. — ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
— INTERESTING LECTURES.— QUESTION
BOX. — TRADE GOOD. — CARNATIONS AND
ROSES SHORT.

The annual meeting of the Central New
York Horticultural Society was held
December S, at the St. Cloud Hotel.
President A. D. Perry in his annual
address announced that better work had
lieen accomplished during the past year
than ever before, and the attendance at
tlie last flower show w;isone third larger
than on previous occasions.

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: president, S. T. Betts;
vice-presidents, A. D. Perrv, C. W. Snow,
B, A. Powell, F. C. Brower, L. E.
.Manpiisce and W. Judson Smith; treas-
urer, F. H. Ebeling; secretary, D. Camp-
bell; executive committee, Geo. Ham, K.
Bard, C. Barson, '\V. Parsons, J. Huller
and J. L. Porter. It was with great
reluctance that the society complied with
Mr. Perry's views in regard to his retir-
ing from the presidency, but it was inevit-
able. The expenses of the recent flower
show exceeded the receipts to the extent
I )f about $200 and in view of .such heavy
expenses occurring each year, and thiit
the chrysanthemum show should be made
a permanent feature, an amendment was
adopted to the constitution that a sink-
ing fund be secured for such contingencies
in the feature of membership which shall
be known as sustaining members. The
annual dues of said sustaining members
to be $5 and members of this to have and
enjoy all the privileges the society may
hereafter desire to extend to them.

A large vase of G. P. Rawson's W. H.

Chadwick chrysanthemum adorned the
assembly room which to all appearances
seem destined to become a favorite stand-
ard variety, both for commercial and
exhibition purposes, he also exhibited
two vases of Golden Gate rose. The name
does not seem at all applicable to this
rose, as its color is a little lighter than
Watteville, which variety it scmiewhat
resembles, especially in foliage, it is a fine
large flower, borne on longstiff stem. Mr.
Kawson considers it a very profitable and
indispensable variety with him.

At the close of the afternoon session the
members adjourned to the dining room
where supper was served. At S o'clock
the session was continued in the assembly
room; the Rev. W. M. Beauchamp of
Baldwinsville, N. Y. spoke on native ferns
and the work of collecting them — giving
his personal experience that was not only
interesting, but at times amusing. Prof.
S. A. Beach, of the Geneva Experiment
Station, next talked on "Hy^drocyanic gas
for fumigating greenhouses," the pro-
fessor handled his subject in a masterly
manner which led to great discussion,
which would take up too much space in
this journal; however, to boil it down,
the general sentiment was that it was far
too dangerous under present conditions
to be used practically both to ourselves
and vegetable life. \\r. C. E. Hunn, of
Cornell University, spoke on their general
work of horticulture at the university.
The wonderful results he had had with
the artificial manuring of strawberries
and the size of the berries was a staggerer
for some of our Onondaga growers, he
also incidentally remarked that straw-
berry plants brought in about the third

week in December, could be fruited well
by Easter, at which time they sold
remarkably well as a pot plant at a good
price. Grove P. Rawson followed with
a talk on general topics of interest to flo-
rists. Mr. Rawson is a brilliant speaker,
and his remarks were listened to with
intense interest, being very instructive
and finely drawn.

A new feature at this meeting was the
(luestion box which contained more than
one conundrum, here is one: "How can a
chrysanthemum show be made to pay?"
and there were (|uite a tuimber of other
such corkers.

Despite unseasonable weather trade is
very good indeed, giving every prospect
of a heavy holiday trade. The warm
weather has made flowers of all kinds
more plentiful, but it is by no means a
hard matter to dispose of them all. There
will undoubtedly be a great scarcity of
carnations for Christmas, all the growers
around here have their cut already bar-
gained for. Roses, too — especially Beauty
—will be short. There are lots of fine
Harrisii now in and they sell quickly,
bringing 2.5 cents a flower; also Paper
White narcissus and Roman hyacinths.

Seldom have the buyers in this city ever
had such a large and varied assortment
of flowering plants for the Christmas
holidays to select from — azaleas, lilies,
cyclamens, primroses, cinerarias, bego-
nias and poinsettias are especially fine;
in azaleas, Simon Mardner, for a rose
colored, and Deutsche Perle for white,
are two favorites and are very easily
flowered at this time of the year.

Alpha.

516

The American Florist.

Dec. i8.

English Funeral Work.

Floral tribulL-s to the inemorj- of the
late Duchess ofTeck, were sent to White
Lodge and Windsor in enormous num-
bers, and were for the most part of stir-
prising beaut}'. Those sent to White
Lodge when removed from the mortuary
chamber to the courtj-ard to be jiacked
for transmission to Windsor occu]iied an
area of nine hundred square yards, ami
two large private omnibuses and a landau
were barely sufficient for their conve}'-
ance. On Tuesda}', wreaths, crosses, and
other floral devices poured into W'indsor,
and the vans of railway companies were
busily engaged throughout the daj' in
conveying them to the Lord Chamber-
lain's' department. In consequence oi
their numbers, the floral tril)utes were
placed in the Albert Chapel, and as they
were carefully arranged the effect pr<i-
duced by the immense number of exqui-
site arrangements was of great beauty.

The Roval Botanic Society, of which
the Duke of Teck is president, sent a large
wreath of white flowers comprising Lil-
ium Harrisii, Roman hyacinths, and lily
of the valley. The King and Queen of
Italy sent "a magnificent wreath. It
measured about sixteen feet in circumfer-
ence, and the rim is composed of a frill of
Roman hyacinths falling on a foundation
of foliage! It was then built up with row
upon row of white roses, gardenias, and
chrysanthemums, the top row being of
arums, an'd the se(|uence of flowers being
continued down the other side. At the
base there was a huge cluster of cattley as
and dendrobiums interspersed with
branches of asparagus and slender yellow
and green croton leaves. The cluster w; is
tied with a large bow of pale mauve rib-
bon exactly matching the orchids in color.
The young Queen of Holland also sent a
large' round wreath of exquisite white
flowers, the rim of the wreath solid, and
with a large cluster of white orchids,
eucharis, liliums, lily of the vallev, and
arums, tied with a white ribbon. The
Empress Eugenie contributed a large
cross of violets. The Duke and Duchess
of Fife also sent a large cross, and this
was composed of gardenias, white roses,
lilies, and white orchids, the latter in long
drooping spikes arranged gracefully
across the arms of the cross.

Princess Adolphus of Teck's tribute was
a laro-e heart, formed of white roses,
lilies and carnations, and tied with white
satin ribbini; and the Princess Edward of
Saxe- Weimar's tribute was a loVely
wreath formed entirely of lilies. Of great
beauty was the wreath sent by the Duke
and D'uchess of Devonshire. It was about
three feet in diameter, and composed of a
groundwork of white flowers, from which
sprung a light feathery arrangement of
cattleyas, croton and caladium leaves,
mingled with asparagus. The Earl and
Countess of Gosford contributed a wreath
about nine feet in circumference, edged
with green bay leaves, and built up with
rows of chrysanthemums, double garde-
nias, white lilies, tuberoses, stephanotis,
and double azaleas. Over this were
mauve cattleyas, caladium leaves, azaleas,
and croton foliage, with asparagus. The
Duke and Duchess of Newcastle sent a
lar°-e white cross, with a cluster of mauve
orchids. Adeline, Duchess of Bedford, sent
a cross of white flowers, with a cluster of
pink roses tied across it. The Earl and
Countess of Mornington forwarded a
large white flower wreath, and a white
anchor, composed of very beautiful flow-
ers, was the tribute of Countess Cowley.
Many others were not less beautiful
than those enumerated above, but men-

tion of the foregoing will suffice to show
the general character of the floral tributes
which produced such a beautiful display
;it Windsor on Wednesday. — Gardeners'
Magazine (English).

Brockton, M.\ss. — The Brockton Flo-
rists' and (lardeners' Club completed its
organiz.ation and elected officers on Tues-
day evening, December 7. The officers
are as follows: President, John McFar-
land; vice-president, Thomas Greaves;
secretar}', Carl J. Dane; treasurer, John
Kendregan. Carl Blomberg and Peter
Barker were appointed a committee on
essavs and discussions.

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" $3.00 per 1,0

Ficus

$25,00 per 100 feet.

3-in pot plants, 4 to 6 leaves, crown
cuttings, $15.00 per 100.

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IF YOU THINK

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sun> al»Hit till- M\l.. or wonliiii; of .\..ur
ad, writ,.' to the American Florist Com-
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till' inforniiition \ou want.

1897.

The American Florist.

517

A Dispute.

Aiiswcriii;; tlic iiii|uirv iif " Muiicic," it
is hardly likely that both sides tothccon-
trovcrsy will be satisfied with aii\ itph
that may be made to the quer\ The
writer of the questions must ha\c o\ti
looked the adage, which is still true tli it
"To convince a man against his w ill ln_ s
of the same opinion still." Perhaps il I
choose a middle ground and say th it n 1
man who has any regard for the ippt 11
ance of his houses would think ot k i\nig
flowers on the ])lants until they open wide
and the petals fall oil', 1 will' be on s ilc
ground; nothing perhaps could Ix i sum
index of the sloven. If the Ijlooms uc
not marketable, or in case there is no (K
inan<i for them, they should lie cut \\ hen
ready just the s;inie and carried out ot the
house. I cannot think of anything moie
unsightly and objectionable to an orderly
person than to see flowers here and there
all over a house overlooked when cutting
and furnishing food for snails, wood lice
and eenti|)edes, or to be able to go and
cut .-m .irmful at any time of blue Meteors
or bullhead Perles. The nianwho habit-
ually does this kind of thing is seldom
promoted to the position of superin-
tende'iit.

As to smoking, some varieties seem to
bear light fumigating without any ap-
parent injury to the blooms. Meteor and
American Beauty perhaps the best, though
it is apt to rob the flowers of even those
viiricties of their beautiful gloss and tinish.
Uridc, Bridesmaid, Mermet and Niphetos
are generally injured with even the lightest
smoke, though the little that might enter
from another house would hardly be
sufficient to do any damage.

ROHT. SiMI'SO.N.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus.

Ei). Am. Fi,okist: Will you please tell me
whether plants of Asparagus plumosus
nanus should be thrown away after thev
have beeti grown through the winter, and
state how they are propagated?

Somerville, N. J. " J. G. S.

Provided the plants are given a com-
plete rest during the summer months,
they will make better growth during the
second year, but under average condi-
tions it is an advantage to replace the
stock every third year. Seeds are usually
employed for propagation. B.

Poison for Sow^ Bugs.

Noting m_v article on "Sow Bugs" pub-
lished in American Florist in Xovcmber,
Mr. Lewis Turner, of Kenosha, Wis., gives
the following as a cure: "To a quart of
corn meal add enough brown sugar to
sweeten, mix well together and add two
tablespof)nfuls of Paris green. Moisten
a little with water just so it will hold
together. Place it about in small quanti-
ties on or under bench or wherever the
bugs may be.

Mr. Turner's remedy was a complete
success. Wm. E. Chappell.

Received from Texas Seed and Floral
Co., neat calendar for 1S9S.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

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518

The American Florist.

Dec. i8.

Garden Notes.

TWO PRETTY GESXERACEOUS PLANTS.

Among the newer gesneraceae are the
so-called African violet, Saintpaulia
ionantha and the new lu-brid streptocar-
puses. The former is a little gem finished
in blue and gold, and is altogether a most
charming little pot plant. It is only
within a few vears that it has come into
cultivation and is still a novelty to
many. It is easily grown from seed orby
leaf cuttings or division, and it appears
to have a good many points which should
make it a favorite w'ith those who grow
an assortment of potplants for tlieirown
retail trade. Its fohage is beautiful, as
all the leaves of all the family, spreading
out into a great rosette. The flowers are
deep violet with two fat bright yellow
anthers, giving the blooms an extremely
bright appearance. A well grown plant
in a -i-inch pot should be a foot or more
in diameter with thirty or forty shghtly
heart-shaped leaves, each about two
inches across and an abundance of its
bright lilossoms which measure individu-
allv about one inch. The plant is an
aln'io.st continuous bloomer during the
winter and always attracts attention.
Its cultivation is easy and so far the
mealy l)ug has been its cmly insect
enemy. It is fond of a good proportion
of leaf mould and takes to bone meal
kindly. .\ temperature of 60° does it
nicely.

Of the genus streptocarpus there have
been in cultivation at various times all of
the twelve or thirteen known species, but
it was not until they came out from the
hands of the hvbridizer that we had any-
thing that gave promise of commercial
value. The first hybrids sent out a few
vears ago were a great advance and
quicklv "attracted the English growers,
who have still ftirther improved them in
size and range of coUir. We have now
coming in a fine lot of Veitch's new
hvbrids that promise to be fine. The
foliage is more abundant, the IiUkmus
tv\-o inches or more across and the range
ofcolorisfrom white through lavender
to red purple.

The plants blomn the first season fnuii
seed but should lie two years old to show
what thev are capable of They are
easily raised from seed and treated like
young gloxinias. As soon as they have
developed a strong leaf we plant them out
on a mild hotbed and leave them out,
keeping them rather close, until Semteni-
ber when we take them up and pot them.
By this time thev will be showing flow-
ers quite freelv and can be sold or grown
on. If kept for the second year, which is
their best, thev mav be kept tiuiet during
the winter and plunged in a frame the
following summer when they will be in
fine condition for fall decoration or sale.
They require about the same soil as glox-
inias, but are not so impatient of water
overhead, and so the hose can be used tor
mealy bug which is apt to attack them.
John F. Coweli.

Buffalo Botanic Garden.

Callas.

T. R. R. & Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.,
.^yrite:— "Our callas are troubling us by
rotting off at the surface. Can you tell
us the caiise and cure?"

We know of two causes. Frost, how-
ever slight, will promote decay of the
tubers at the growing point, and a sud-
den change of the growing plants from a
hi"-h to a verv low temperature will pro-
difee similar results. There is no cure fin-
plants thus injured, though the tubers

will continue to grow weakly from the
base, attaining fall strength again in
;ibout a year. To prevent the trouble in
these cases, the course will be evident.
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iSgj.

The American Florist.

519

Thrips on Roses.

Have ivccivi-d tVoiii ■'H. N. II." a jiack-
agf containing; s]H'ciiiu-n rose plant and
bunch of rtowcrs, also letter rcfjuestin^'
me to caretiiUv examine both plant and
blooms with a view to the discovery of
the ailment ol plant and disfijfurenient ot'
blo.)ni.

The appearance ol' the plant and also a
statement in the letter lead me to think
that in the effort of fighting mildew the
plants have been kept too warm and
close, probably both day and night.
which treatment would acc<nuit for tlie
rather slender growth and thin foliage.
In trying to destroy mildew, either WMth
sulphur on the foliage, or as a wash on
the heatingpipes. there is alway's a risk of
still further weakening the plants and
encouraging ;i soft tender growth (reatly
prey to any form of disease), as in either
case it is necessary to have considerable
heat in order to derive any benefit from
the sulphur. To be able to harden the
maturing foliage and at the same time
eradicate the mildew is no small task, but
may be accomplished if we take it in hand
in time and use care and common sense.

li. E. N. H. will take some of the most
bruised and disfigured blooms that he can
find and pull the petals off one by one,
carefully scrutinizing each, I think he will
discover numbers of thrips in each flower,
small and insignificant looking certainly
but capable of wholesale destruction nev-
eilheless. We need not look further for
the cause of the ragged, blackened and
malformed buds, but how about a rem-
edy? Earlier in the season I at different
times advocated thorough fumigating
several nights in succession as the most
rational method for destroying thrips,
and I still have nothing better to suggest
or recommend. Strong tobacco smoke
will kill wherever the petals are unfolded
sufficiently to allow it to penetrate, and
if the smoking is kept up for some time it
is pretty certain sooner or later to catch
them all. I am well aware that strong
doses of smoke will ruin the buds of such
varieties as Bride, Bridesmaid and Mer-
met, but are not these already ruined?
and if they should be crippled a trifle
more that will not signify if in doing so a
permanent cure is effected.

The vapor from boiling nicotine is alsf>
effective when strong enough, and is not
attended with any bad results in the
shape of injured blossoms, but is nf>t
alwa^-s available as are tobacco stems.
RoBT. Simpson.

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Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates 491)

Alien J K 498 603

American Boiler Ci....620

Amllne EC 503

BakerC F SOT

Bailer F A. ... o05

Barnard W W & C0...H3
Basaett & Washburn .4W
Bayersdorfer H i Co .501

Beckert Theo F 609

Bobbins bC 606

Boerner Fred 51*9

Boston Letter Co 500

Brague L B 511

Breen Thos W 51).

Bruns H N ...• 6(15

Burloy& Tyrrell 511

Burpee W Atlee & Co .604

Carmodv J D 618

Caswell N O.. ........ ..507

Choiolate Cooler to 500
' " -" '^~ .604

Colorado Florists' Ex. 601
Conard & Jones Co — 51U

Conley John & Son '.m

Cjttane Gardens Mi

Craig Kobt ijOt'

Cunningham J U 51)0

Darling C T ^X<

Uavis Bros Mfg Co. ..Ills
Dickinson Albert Co 604

Uletscn A & Co 519

Dillon J L ^>

DomerFred ASons co.^iUS

DreerH A 604

Bhret F *98

BIMott W H 198

Ullls & Pollworth. .4;)ti 514

Faxon M B .504

Florist Pruning fchear

Co 600

Galvin &C0 f98

Gibbons n W 5ls

GIblln & Co -618

Gumey lleaterCo i>\~

Hall Ass'n ?19

HunoookASon 007

Hanson Christ 496

Hart M A 498

Hart James .60.i

Heacock Jos 50ti

Helkes W F 509

UerrAlbertM 608

HerrDK 509

Herrlngtnn A 510

HewsAH&Co 517

Hill B G & Co.. .505 610 516

HlppardB 520

HltchlngB&CO 520

H)oker H M Co .519

Uoran Bdw C 498

HulseboBOh Bros 605

HttntBU

Illinois Cut Flower Co. 497

Jennings BB 6ii0

Joosten C H 501

Kasting W F 497

Kelsey Harlan P 514

KeilerBros 617

Keller Geo & Son 517

Eennlcott Bros Co. 497 'Ml

King J M 498

Knopfl Oecar & Co.....t<m
Kraft's Plant Tonic... 5ir,
Kroeschell Bros Co -.518

Kuehn C A 49'.i

Kuhl Geo A 497

LanaJulluB 498

Lengenfelder C 607

LetelUiT & Sons 60O

L-Mkland LumCo..51.'< .'ir.i

Long D B .)li.

Lonsdale Edw .5011

Loro & Bumoam Co..6'.'0
LoulsWIle Tobacco Co. 501

Lucas J & Co 619

Lynch W B 497

Mader Paul .509

Manning Jacob W 6U9

J * Co.

Marshall C L 609

McCarthy N F & Co.. .498
McDonald & McManuB49.s

McFadden W A 499

Mlllang FTank 49S

Monlnger J C Co 620

Morris Floral Co .... 500
Mound City Flo Co.... 499

Myers \ Co 518

Nailotal Pant Co... .601

Memeyer H A 507

N Y cut Flower Co. ...498
North Mich Evergreen

Nursery Co 514

Oelschlg A c 5lt;

Peacock W P 600

Pennock Sam'l 8 498

Phcenlx Nursery Co. ..611

ennce A G & Co 497

QnakerClty Mo'h Wks.sis

Kandall AL 49;

Rawson G P 610

KaynorJi ,498

Reed Glass & Paint Co 6i7

Reld Bdw 49s

Keed& Keller 497

Weinberg Bros. .4in 500 508

BlceM&Co 601

EUckeecker C H 501

Roemer F 504

Kogers P'k Floral Co .497
Rolker A & Sons..oOl 616

Rupp Jno F 604

ticnlllerJL 5j4

Schulthels Anton. .506 514

Scott John 506

8hendan W F 498

Slebrecht ft Son 497

Simmons W P & Co ..507
Situations. Wanta, eic.496

Skabcura Dip Co ri04

Smith Nath & Son 505

Smith W C 498

BoltauC .100

Sonnenscbmldt and

Junt^e 504

South Side Floral Co.. 509
Standard Fertilizer Co504
Steams Lumber Co — 519

Stollery Bros 508

^torrB & Harrison Co. 506

Struck JN & Bro .519

Sunderbruch H L Co .499
Sutherland Geo A. .498 514

Swahns Sons J G 617

Syracuse Potterv c . .617
Texas Seed & Flo Co 601
Traendly & Bohenck..49S

Trauth Cbas 609

Vail Seed Co 517

VaughanJ C...604 507 610

512 517

Vaughan, McKellar &

Wlnterson .501

Watson GC 505

Weber H & Sons 508

Weeber&Don 604

Welch Bros 498

WhlUdln Pot Co .517

Winter & Glover 4..7

WlttboldGeo 499

W Itterstaetter R 6U6

Wood Bros .510

Young Jno 498

Young ThoeJT 498

Young John Welsh. . . .606

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CONTENTS

Crotons 521

Orcllid culture 521

Tlie latn James Ti;it.cnian .522

Sidewalk tlower spllers in New Yorli 523

Tiily of tlie valh'.v .523

Tlie service liouses at Washington Park 524

Herbaceous plant notes 525

The great reporter^some boys and Mr. Battles .52t>

German floral designs : ." .526

Carnations 527

New York -528

Rose notes .538

Cleveland 528

Review of the work of the Chrysanthemum

Society of America for 1896 529

Sueeestions on chrysanthemum committee

worlc 530

Boston 630

Philadelphia 530

Chicago 531

Heating notes 531

Cincinnati 535

A chrysanthemum fungus 535

Chrysanthemum— Best twenty-live varieties. .. 535

Buffalo 536

Eel worms again 536

Milwaukee .537

The seed trade 538

Indianapolis 539

Best early aster 539

Wyncote, Pa .540

Denver 540

Utica, N. Y 541

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine .541

Columbus, O 543

Baltimore 543

Other roses in a Kaiserin house 543

Los Angeles, Cal 544

St. Paul .544

A word to the boys 545

Red cedar benches 545

Blooming of Marechal Niel 646

Chrysanthemums — Petals turning brown 546

Rochester 547

Tiffin. () .549

Dun ..n ^].(.ll.•,^ bulbs 549

iMl-lish :Hl^.■rtl.^iug 550

ll:iiriMi lill., 550

Ecnoiiiv in I .oilers 551

Crotons.

Crotons are slowly but surely working
their way into the affections of the peo-
ple, and the florists are not slow to rec-
ognize that fact; and they not only desire
to prepare for the demand, but are anx-
ious to help increase it.

Where the plants that had been bedded
out last summer were taken up in time,
that is to saj- before they had lost most
of their leaves, or before the autumn
winds and rains had mutilated the foli-
age; and had been carefullj' potted and
received the benefit of a moist warm
house, not lower than 65° to 70° at
night, there should be some good cuttings
ready for the knife and propagating bed
from this time on and for the next tew
weeks. It is true that crotons require
more sj'stematic handling than do most
other things; but they deserve and are
entitled to the little extra care they must
have.

There are always some patrons of
florists who desire something out of the
common way, something their less fortun-
ate brethren in this world's goods cannot
so easily procure, and it is well to cater
to that class of trade. Charge a good
price for it, and they are often better sat-
isfied to pay more if they are made to
realize that they are getting something
superior to that made use of by their
neighbors.

As to propagating: Secure perfect
shoots, generous in size, say not less than
from 6 to 8 inches long, remove a few
of the lower leaves, and we find the cut-
tings root just as well if potted without
ceremony directly into pots varying in
size according to the strength of the cut-
tings, and given a warm and moist cor-
ner of the propagating house; what I
mean by warm is a temperature of not
less than 7.5° to 80° at night. If the
leaves have a tie of rafiia to keep them
within bounds they are more convenient
to handle and take up less space — a great
consideration in apropagatingbed. They
must be syringed several times a day at
first, and no direct sunlight be allowed
to strike them excepting a little, perhaps,
very early in the morning and late in the
aftemooti, until they are rooted. We
find crotons root readilj- in a mixture of
"peat moss" and the fine siftings of coal
ashes mixed in about equal proportions.
The peat moss is impoi1;ed from Germany,
I believe, and in compact bales, and is
quite dry. To prepare it for using it may
be rubbed through a coarse screen, which
renders it in better condition forhandling.

One matter must be borne in mind by
those who contemplate trying crotons
for bedding next season for the first time,
and that is not to put out a plantin-any

of the middle or western states before the
first week in June, and then plants must
be used that are already specimens in the
various sizes, and they must be planted
sufliciently close together to make an
immediate effect. Take such varieties as
Rothschild and Fasciatus, and nothing
can be more effective where such effects
are sought.

In localities where crotons have not
already been tried the experiment should
be approached with caution. One dozen
plants or even half a dozen plants will
tell the tale whether it is worth while
experimenting further or not. But who-
ever gives the croton no more thought
when giving them a trial than thej' do a
coleus or a geranium or any of the com-
moner bedding plants, deserves to fail.
Give the croton high-class culture and
success, nine times out of ten, will crown
the efforts of all intelligent experimenters;
this of course applies only where there are
no climatic disadvantages. I have seen
old stumps of crotons planted out with a
little tuft of very small leaves at the end
of the shoot, and the man in charge
pointed to them with evident satisfaction
and a "I told you so" leer on his lip, and
saying, "There are your crotons that are
recommended for bedding; what do j'ou
think of 'em?" All I can say is that cro-
tons will do neither themselves nor the
man who has charge of them any credit
by that indifferent method of treatment.
Get your cuttings in at the earliest possi-
ble moment, take good care of them by
giving them lots of light, heat and moist-
ure, and a temperature of 70° at night
after they are nicely rooted and estab-
lished in pots, and if thej' are to be used
for bedding purposes, plant them out at
the proper time (first or second week in
June in the middle states), and I warrant
you they will be the delight and pride of
the whole neighborhood next summer.
L. O. N.

Orchid Culture.

In days gone past, there was an idea
quite common among cultivators that
orchids would not grow except in struct-
ures that were built specially for their
accomodation, and from the old-timecus-
tom of growing what plants were pos-
sessed in a mixed plant house among
other families, there was a reaction to the
other extreme, and houses were given up
to even single species and their varieties
as with Odontoglossum crispum or some
of the many geographical forms of Cat-
tlej'a labiata. This latter day develop-
ment of what is by some regarded as a
"craze" for orchids is all very well for
those who can afford it, and is by no
I means to be deprecated, but I want to

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emphasize thefact that 'in the days of
orchid culture among mixed plants such
as palms and ferns, justasgood examples
were produced as now with greater facili-
ties and better knowledge of the require-
ments of the plants. An3^ one who can
give a portion of a house that is kept at
the temperature that roses require, can
grow most of the orchids that are
regarded as paying plants for the florist,
one might go even further and saj^ that
those that will not thrive in a tempera-
ture of 55° as a minimiun are not paj'ing
plants to grow. It will be understood at
once that the temperature named is for
severe weather when most of the orchids
will have completed their season of
growth. Most of them grow with the
summer and rest with the dull months,
and any additional heat in winter is
harmful. Our first attempts were made
with cattleyas suspended in a rose house,
and we regarded it as a makeshift but the
plants were as happy then as now, and
flowered finely.

It is always necessary when we attempt
the culture of a new plant to find out first
where it comes from. This used to be a
difficult matter but in these days of such
publications as "Nicholson's Dictionary"
and "Sanders' Reichenbachia" it is possi-
ble to learn all we need to know at a
glance, remembering at the same time that
mere latitude is not the most important.
l)ut altitude or longitude, manj' of our
coolest orchids growing directh' under the
eciuator in Ecuador and elsewhere, and
also that on the high mountains there is
also perjietual snow and a frigid climate
the j-ear round on Chimborazo and Coto-
paxi, and leading up to these heights
orchids are found plentifully. I am glad
to see that collectors .are wiping awaj-
the mists that shrouded the collecting of
orchids; the snake and tiger stories will
soon be a thing of the past, and we shall
have instead observations taken from the
barometer and thermometer illustrated
with snap shots from the kodak.

When we have found out the proper
temperature in which to place the plant,
there is one more vital matter to be set-
tled, and it is one we have to treat
delicately as it is so much disputed among
growers, that is, the matter of shade for
the plants. We are assured that thej'
require sun .and air in abundance in their
native woods, but we must not trj' to
make them put up with it as we have it
here at mid-summer in an unshaded
structure, even though the plants have
been hardened to it from the early spring
months. We have often seen how plants
will suffer most on the first bright day
after say ;i week of stormj' weather,
especially if the snow be on the ground.
We have used roller shades for years past
and find them excellent in their results,
l)ut a great nuisance to the grower be-
cause of the constant rolling up and
dow'n, but to the beginner, who h;is at
hand a palm house, or one in which they
are part occupants, there will be found an
ideal place to grow cattleyas, Ijelias,
cvpripediums, dendrobiums, and in fact
all such as are not cool plants as those
that come from the Andes at 6,000 feet
elevation. Air is of as much importance
as shade and heat; a close steaming
atmosphere such as used to be thought
desirable is suflbcation to these air plants.

In changing over a house for growing
orchids, the only suggestion I would
make would be, to have ventilators in
the side walls to that fresh air could be
admitted whenever the outside tempera-
ture would admit of it, whenever it was
not actually freezing outside. Have the
openings close to the piijes so that the 1

keen edge would be taken'off before it
reached the plants. A local grower came
round one Aa.y when we were punching
holes in the brick walls of the then rose
house and asked what it meant; later he
was surprised to find what a volume of
air was sucked in by these apertvires in
hot weather especially. Just at the time
that one goes to great pains to prepare a
congenial atmosphere by damping down,
one has often to open the top ventilators
to let it all escape, when by having side
vents, one can have the freest circulation
without letting the house become arid
and dr3-. AVe have openings 12x2-t inches
between each rafter made of wood, and
to swing in the center so that it is possi-
ble from the inside to open as little or as
much as possible, beginning abotit April
and using them imtil November, practi-
calh' all the time.

As to the proper time to buj' orchids;
we have bought them under all circum-
stances from an auction of newly im-
ported plants fresh from their native
localities to an auction of established
plants grown by competent men, andhave
no hesitation in saying that the new,
unestablished article is the best each
time. In buying fresh plants, they are
alwaj'S full of vitality though they may
look shrunken enough, still there is that
in them that no cultivator can replace
as a few years of poor management or
a change of treatment may demonstrate.
They are also unflowered, and to the
novice that may not mean very much,
it may even sound the reverse of a recom-
mendation, but after a season's growth
audit becomes time for them to flower, it
will soon be appreciated. A\'ith what anx-
ious eyes one watches the buds unfold, and
marks the prizes that often crop up
among plants that arecollected when out
of flower, and which would never escape
the collectors' hands except at a high
figure. A commercial grower offered me
onlj' today among others a small plant
of cj'pripedium, two small growths
$100, presumably now first flowered
from a batch of imported plants, and the
third prize he has had to my certain
knowledge.

There is no denjdng the fact that the
great majority of the orchids that are
of commercial value as cut flowers
are the natural product of the great
South American forests, and this is indeed
fortunate for us, for we can get them here
in little time. What are known as semi-
established plants are those that have
been potted by the importer and sold be-
fore flowering; these are just as good as
the fresh article, but cost more and are
lijdjle to more or less injury in transpor-
tation, and we would like here to saj'
that whenever we get a plant new to us,
it has becoine an established rule to take
it out of the pot and see what are the
conditions of the roots, and it generally
amounts to a repotting in new material
altogether, and afresh start as with a
newly imported piece. It is too true that
we have vermin enough and to spare, but
the arch-fiend to the orchid grower has
not j-et arrived in the shape of a cock-
roach; (at least he did not stay, for we
did once find one, and that gave rise to
the present practice) , slugs, snails, wood-
lice and cockroaches all find a refuge in
the potting material, and if it is not possi-
ble to overhaul the plants at once, be
sure and soak them in a tub of water
deep enough to cover the pots for at
least an hour, and this will bring them to
the surface when they may be given a
quietus.

On the arrival of imported plants, it is
best to cut away everj^ particle of dead or

decaying matter such as sheaths, roots
and old bulbs, wash all well and place in
a shady comer until there are signs of
root action, this will be visible in about
two weeks, and before the roots get long
enough to be broken off in the operation,
the plants must be repotted in as small
pots as they will go into, first filling up a
little more than half full with broken
porous bricks, charcoal, or crocks, and
surfacing with a la^^er of the fern fibre be-
fore described. It is best to cut the fibre
in triangular pieces so that the^- will fit
closely in and make the plants firm and
rigid, for it will be found that the young
roots will not take hold well if they are
not firm and are swayed about by the
application of water from the hose.
Stakes may sometimec be used to help
and we sometimes use wires in perforated
pans when the bulbs are long and he;ivy
such as with La;lia purpurata, and
would be diflicult to keep upright with-
out some such aid. After potting we
soak them well, and from this time on,
water as often as they get dry.

A whole chapter might be written
about watering orchids, l)ut it would not
serve better our purpose than to say that
orchids should never become dr\' at the
roots, it is only a waste on energies
stored up, and while drying is practiced.,
much, and preached a great deal more, it
^vill not work with our bright sunshine
all the j-ear even in midwinter. European
growers resort to it to induce maturation •
because of the lack of sun, but we can
safely adopt the more rational method.
Cattleya bulbs and leaves contain over
90 percent, of water when grown in their
native woods, and everj- drop we drj' out
of them is so much energy wasted.

The greatest puzzle to amateurs is to
find out when is the proper time to repot
their plants, indeed it is not always easy
to tell when best to do it, but the safest
rule to go by is to watch for the new
bunch of roots that emerge from the base
of the last made bulb or growth and
repot l)efore they are long enough to get
injured. This is alwaj'sa safe rale, but it
will be found that no two plants will
make roots at the same time, and the
result is that there are always some that
are in need of attention even in mid- win-
ter, always taking care to get the old
bulbs close to the edge of the pot so that
the new ones may have room in the
new compost for the next two to follow,
always avoiding a large shift.

Orchids do not need a large addition of
material at the roots at anj' time; it is
apt to become sour and kill all living
roots the plant possesses. If at anj- time
a plant loses its roots, and appears to be
in a downward wa3', shake out the plant
at once, wash all decaying matter from
the roots, trim oft" all that is dead, and
put into a smaller receptacle and keep a
little warmer and water carefully for a
time until new roots are formed. Before
taking a plant out of the pot, if it be well
rooted, soak it in water if possible the
day before, and it will be found that the
roots will leave the sides of the pot intact
and those on the outside may be lifted
with a knife blade, and there should be no
injurj' or loss of vigor through repotting
if these simple rules are borne in mind.
E.

The Late James Bateman.

Another of the fathers of British horti-
culture, has passed awa}' in the person of
Mr. James Bateman, who died November
27, at Worthing, England. He was a
noted authoritj- on orchids, and gave a
large share of his wealth and time to the
promotion of general gardening.

1897.

The American Florist.

523

SIDEWALK FLOWER STANDS-NEW YORK.

Sidewalk Flower Sellers in New York.

In the busy retail thoroughfares of the
metropolis the little flower stands shown
in our illustration are familiar sights.
Hundreds of people earn their living in
this manner for the greater part of the
year, and the quantity of flowers finding
an outlet through this means is something
enormous.

These street vendors, who are of both
sexes, all ages and races, are a time-
honored institution in New York, but their
methods and their goods have undergone
a great change since the time of wired
flowers, bouquets and bouquet green, a
generation ago, when the dealer always
"made up" his bouquets in the early
morning and peddled them from a big
basket. The old Riissian seen in one of
the pictures is the last of the old line, and
even he, as the photograph shows, has
had to abandon his old bouquets and
offer the modern substitute of long-
stemmed flowers.

While many nationalities are still
represented in the street trade, yet the
great majority of those now engaged in
it are the Greeks, who by their frugality,
shrewdness and persistency have driven
all others before them, until they not only
monopolize the street trade but have
encroached materially on the lines of the
legitimate store florists. Some make the
curbstone their onU- headquarters and are
always prepared to "move on" with
their entire outfit at a moment's notice,
on the order of their arch-enemy the
policeman or the approach of some truck
driver who takes infinite delight in making
them scurry and would lose no sleep over
the fact of having run over a few of them.
Others pay for the privilege of sharing
with the newspaper dealers the space

under the elevated railway stairs, or
occupying recesses, corners and vacant
doorways on private propertj', and manj-
of these are provided with large and
attractive showcases with glass shelves,
which are housed at night in some adjoin-
ing basement and carry a stock which in
quantity and variety- would at any time
swamp the average florist of the smaller
towns. Most of those occupying these
permanent stands are polite and make
friends of the public easily, and an occa-
sional comelv French girl is seen whose
dainty ways attract desirable customers,
but of those who perambulate the side-
walks and gutters many are aggressive
and offensive in manner and are neither
ornaments nor helps to the prosperity of
the flower business in general.

The stock carried by the street dealer is
b}' no means rubbish. He is not long in
finding out the cliiefsources of supply, can
locate a surplus afar oft' by intuition, and
can alwaj'S manage to buy it at a low
figure, which, however, is never low
enough to suit him. He sells for cash and
he doesn't ask credit — for he knows he
wouldn't get it — but keeps his roll of
greenbacks well in the foreground while
he is making his barter, and this same
roll wins many a hard-fought battle with
the wholesaler, where a ledger account
would be utterly routed. The big growers
for the New York market have a friend in
the street fakir whose value to them can
hardlj' be estimated. A computation of
the percentage of the entire cut of roses,
carnations and violets which finds a
market through these channels would
give astonishing results, and the proba-
bilities are that this element will Ijccome
even more strongly intrenched and exercise
a still greater influence in coming
3'ears.

LUy of the Valley.

CAN THE PIPS AND CLUMPS BE RAISED
SUCCESSFULLY IN AMERICA?

The instnictive article on this subjectby
Mr. William H. Siebrechtin a recent num-
ber of the American Florist is deser\-ing
of more than passing notice. It willnever
do for progressive men to take for
granted that because lily of the valley
crowns, and many other bulbs and plants
have been imported from certian localities
for a number of years, they shall always
continue to be so.

In every line of business, this is a ques-
tioning, an experimental age. New
methods are being tried, and in flori-
culture, as in other pursuits, new sources
of supply are being developed and will
continue to develop. It is not only
patriotic, but it is good business to
encourage our home industries. Mr.
Siebrecht's article makes it easy for any
painstaking cultivator, who has at com-
mand the proper soil, to experiment with
lily of the valley with the view of raising
crowns suitable for forcing. It would be
useless for any but painstaking men to
devote time to this crop. But in the flo-
rist business today there are many who
apply brains, great abilitj' and modern
business methods to their work, as wit-
ness their admirable success with special-
ties such as roses, carnations and chrys-
anthemums.

Are there not many plants which are at
present imported that can be grown at
home with profit to the raiser? Spireaa,
Dieh-tra spectabilis, narcissi, pa:onies,
lilies, clematis, hardy roses, in addition to
convallaria, suggest themselves in this
connection as all likely to be grown at
home in enormous quantities in the near
future. Twenty-five 3^earsago, nearly all

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Dec. 25,

the tuberose and gladioli bulbs flowered
in the United States were imported. This
is no longer the case, simply because
somebody thought they could be grown
successfully at home and grew them.

Europe has had more advantages than
cheap labor in this connection. Engaged
in bulb and root producing grounds,
there is a class of painstaking garden
laborers who aspire to nothing higher. I
do not refer to the skilled gardeners, ever
on the alert to improve their knowledge
and their position, but to the men and
wqnien, who for very small wages, work
on vear after year in the same grounds,
where not imlikely their fathers worked
before them. Their range of knowledge
may be small, but as far as they know
they are to be relied upon for good work
faithfully done. It will be difficult to meet
this want in this country and looking at
conditions from other standpoints it may
be to our praise as a people that it can-
not be met. But by the employment of
machinery and improved methods in
cultivation, I believe that American
grown plants, roots and bulbs of the
kinds referred to will soon be on the
market.

During the past four years, florists who
have grown for the market, have gener-
ally been obliged to put up with small
returns from crops which in 3'ears gone
by netted them handsome profits. Com-
petition is not diminishing, and it maybe
that the time has come for those who are
situated so that thej- can do so, to experi-
ment with the production of forcing and
otherwise marketable bulbs, roots, etc.
After all, with each the question will be,
"Will it pay?" Friend Siebrecht may
favor us with his opinion on this point
someday. Robt. Farquhar.

The Service Houses at Washington Park.

Xo better planned block of working
houses has ever been erected for the pur-
poses required than are these. The houses
proper are eight in number; six are 16 feet
wide, one IS feet and one 20 feet each 106
feet long together with the potting shed
which has a glass roof to the north. This
is 114 feet long and 20 feet wide.

The planning of the houses as well as the

That is, glass, bricks, piping and "such
other wreckage always to be contended
with in the destruction of old buildings.
For instance, after using the glass avail-
able from the old building, to complete
the new block of houses the cost of new-
glass amounted to only $32.00. I maj'
saj' that the size of glass varies in difter-

houses: Cannas, about 2,000 big clumps
in an intermediate house; in a cooler
house are yuccas, agaves; in the next we
find rhododendrons, kalmias and laurel,
azaleas mollis and ponticum, for the con-
servatory later on; another house has
some thousands of Dutch bidbs and about
500 Hvdrangea hortensis. In warmer

SERVICE HOUSES

WASHINGTON PARK. Cii'VA
DECEMBER. 1897

ajOATIO ST0RA(

ent houses from 8x10 to 14x16, which
is all right for the different kinds of
plants grown. The bricks and stones
from the old houses are in the columns
supporting the gutters, and in other
parts of the construction. The piping and
iron work is also absorbed to the best
advantage.

i The object in construction has been
obtain as much accommodation in the
smallestamount'of 'room; making, as'far

SERVICE HOUSES-WASHINGTON PARK.. CHICAGO-SHOWING ARRANGEMENT OF
PIPES AND BENCHES. DECEMBER. 1897.

construction is an example of what can
be done where brains, material and deter-
mination are brought to bear. Superin-
tendent Foster and Mr. Kanst had a
problem to solve in the disposition of the
material on hand from the old plant.

as possible, two houses in one, that is, a
broad upper surface and a basement with
as much light and convenience for general
purposes as could be obtained for the
welfare of the occupants. At this moment
there are in the basements of the several

houses are ferns, dracamas, etc. So much
for the basement plan.

Where there are benches they are all
built on the same general lines, the
material being iron piping from 1 to
11 2-inch diameter rolled angle iron and
cement slabs. The illustrations will bet-
ter explain the scheme of the side benches
than all that may be written. It is well
to say, however, that all uprights from
the floor to benches and to purlins in roof
serve a doxible purpose, thej- are about
eight feet apart, of inch pipe; they are set
in concrete a foot below the cement
walks, and stand on a brick, and are
filled around with good half-and-half
cement concrete to the diameter of S
inches. There are provisions made in the
connections either to turn up or down as
the case may be thus providing against
any sagging. The center benches are sup-
ported by 11 2-inch piping, standing on
basements as in the side benches with here
.ind there a tie pipe to the ridge. The
benches have on either side, resting on
the piping, a longitudinal line of li4-inch
angle iron, there are also two lines of
same in center of each bench, back to
liack.

Then comes the surfaces of the tables
which are made of Portland cement
one part, and two parts of clear
grit sand, shaped in forms 18x21 inches
and II4 thick, these are found to work
admiral)!}' when placed side by side; the
Is-inch wa3' two slabs make a 3 foot
liench and the 21-inch give 3 feet
6 inches for center benches. Where
large plants are placed the supports
should not be more than 6 feet apart.
The weight of the slabs are about 35
pounds each; the cost about from 15 to
18 cents each.

The heating is from the same plant as
the conservatory buildings. The mains
are taken from the potting sheds to the

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several houses under the ridges protected
with asbestos to the center of each house
where it is distributed on cither side into
lines of 2-inch pijies beneath the benelus
In the tropical parts are pipesclose to tlu
j,'ultcrs that may be used as necessit\
demands. The sj'stem is complete in
everv detail and worth}' of individual
examination, especially to those conteni-
platinj; buildinf; j^ood sized plants.

The iiropafjatiiifi house to the east has
a bed the entire len^jtli for cuttings; half
of this is ex|)ose(l to the open; then comes
;i tank for the germinatmg of troi)ical
lilies, ne.\t a series of closed cases, some of
which have blue glass fronts, then red,
vellow and yet again others are varie-
gated.

Hottom heat can be commanded of any
temperatitre andat any time between "o*^
and 110°,

Then comes the aquatic storage house
with a tank 7x100 feet around the sides
of which are various orchids doing
splendidly. Then comes a tropical house
lull of good things top and bottom. Fol-
lowing these are temperate houses of
azaleas, lilies, cinerarias. Then coming
to the others we have a superb collection
of plants used for summer eft'ects out of
doors.

I had almost forgotten to mention that
the gutters in each house are supported on
brick pillars about 1-t feet apart, and that
between each pillar is a portion of glass,
no boards but plain glass, the object
being to get as much light as possible for
the basement.

The potting shed is probably as useful
as any house in the block; it is 114- feet
long and 20 feet wide; it is on the north
side and has bench room for 40,000 2-inch
pots. It has accommodation between
each of the eight houses for scores of
rhododendrons, conifers and evergreens.
All the pots used can be stored in it. The
potting benches are on trollies and when
in use they are brought out into the
aisle; when done with, they are pushed
back underneath the plants, and there
j'ou are. J- T.

Herbaceous Plant Notes.
In midwinter we do uot expect to see
very much in our herbaceous borders; we
have no flowers on our plants to attract
our fanc}' excepting perhaps a batch of
Christmas roses m a well sheltered,
shady place, and we may now look for

SERVICE HODSES-WASHINGTON PARK. CHICAGO— POTTING SHED— DECEMBER. 1897.

some of their blossoms if the plants are
well established in their quarters, it takes
them several years to get strong and
vigorous, but when once in good grow-
ing condition, their flowers will appear
regular every winter. In some situations
December brings them out, in others we
have to wait for them until January or
February, but they are sure to come.
The exceptionally dry season just past
seems to have ripened their growth sooner
than usual, and this had an influence on

SERVICE HOUSES- WASHINGTON PARK, CHIOAGQ-PROPAGATING HOUSE
PECEMBER, 1897.

the crowns perfecting their buds in
advance of ordinary seasons. We were
able to gather a bunch of well developed
flowers from a small old patch in the
border on December 12, about two weeks
earlier than usual. The weather had
been very mild for over a week, inducing
the buds to push their heads well above
the foliage and opening out fast.

In rambling over the grounds my atten-
tion was attracted by the bright and
cheerful appearance of the foliage on the
many evergreeti hardy plants; in many
cases laid close to the ground, flattened
out more or less by the weight of the
recent covering of snow but otherwise
looking bright and clean, the vivid bronzy
red hue of Saxifragaspeciosa was particu-
larly ornamental in one spot with the
variegated Ajuga reptans in close prox-
imit}'. Not less attractive were the
bronzy shades in the foliage of the various
varieties of Phlox subulata and the
glaucous broad leaves of Alyssum saxatile.
The minute little round leaves of Alyssuin
alpestre formed a close mat over the
ground and the somewhat stronger grow-
ing A. Oemonense shows the same pleas-
ing hue. The various Dianthi form
cushions of dark and light green, someare
colored dark purplish, others light pea
green and many have a silver^' or glau-
cous color all of them surprisingly
efiective when flowers are absent. All the
arnierias also produce a good effect where
planted in masses, arabis and aubrietias
with their thick mass of rosettes are as
fresh and green in midwinter as they are
at any time in the year, erysimums are
bright 3-ellowish green and form a smooth
densely woven carpet, contrasting well
with the deep green of the prunellas and

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globularias, while helianthemums assume
a rich glossy brown tint. The linums are
persistent in keeping their narrow little-
linear leaves and are of a pretty color,
stachys and agrostemmas are silvery
white in their foliage, the iberis are of a rich
very deep green at all times. The same
color prevails amongthe mossy arenarins
and in the elegant little sagina or Sper-
gula pilifera. Asphodeline lutea keeps its
gracefully arching, bhiish foliage all win-
ter and is exceedingly elegant in appear-
ance. Spiraea filipendula with its deeply
lacerated fern-like leaves is very dark
green, and the roundish foliage of
Heuchera sanguinea retains the gorgeous
color, assumed in late fall all through the
winter months. Lotus corniculatus forms
a flat blue carpet and manj' of the sedums
are well known to be remarkably effective
in winter. The little rosettes of Erinus
alpinus are charming when masses are
grouped together. Tellima grandiflora
alwaj's retains its cheerful color and most
of the geums are noted in this respect.
Campanulas of the persicifolia section are
glossy dark green, so is Statice latifolia
and the beautiful Stokesia cyanea. The
bold upright foliage of Saxifraga Virgini-
ensis has the same deep color and Lychnis
viscaria and also L. semperflorens plenis-
sima assumes a vivid purplish crimson
color in irregular blotches, diffused with
dark green. Anthemis tinctoria colors
up well in the latter part of Octo-
ber and is always good until March.
Onobrychis sativa is an attractive
plant at all seasons, its feathery foli-
age being very lasting and clean at any
time. Several of the veronicas may be
noted for their delightful silvery, glaucous
or green color; many of the pentstemons
are also prominent among the desirable
evergreen plants. Chrj'santhemum max-
imum, some achilleas and ranunculus,
stellaria, jasione, doronicums, a few of
the irises, etc., may be relied upon to
retain their freshness nearly all winter, if
not throughout the season. The bold
yuccas should not be forgotten here either;
they surely deserve a prominent place in
the garden, and the little hepaticas with
their tri-lobed, bronzj' leaves are pretty
enough when seen in a large jjatch.

From the above it will be seen that the
evergreen section of hardy plants is by no
means verj- small, in fact with them we
may undertake to arrange an ever-
green flower border, excluding all
other species, desirable as the^' may
prove in their flovk-ering season. If
they lose their foliage, or if this becomes
unsightly, we can do without them here,
for the above list comprises plants which
bloom early and late in the season, and
with the help of a few spring and fall
blooming hardy bulbs suchabordercould
be made a decided success.

I have not mentioned even one-half of
all the evergreen hardy plants here, my
object being merely to draw attention to
the possibility of having a clean and
attractive winter garden in anj^ northern
latitude; so that when the snow is not
hiding our plants we maj' at least see and
admire the various tints in the foliage.
We do not have to wait so very long for
them after all; the hepaticas, scillas,
crocus and snowdrops will, in many
localities, appear in March, and when
these have once made the beginning others
will follow, and it is an easy matter to
keep up a constant show until late in
autumn. J. B. K.

Greenfield, Ind. — B. W. Cline is no
longer connected with the Greenfield
Floral Co. J. \V. Mycr will continue the
business as heretofore.

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MR. BATTLES' BOYS.

The Great Reporter — Some Boys and Mr.
Battles.

Once in a long while the ubiquitous
reporter does get things straight even in
the horticultural department. But it is
so very seldom, that the rare event calls
for special comment. I clip this from the
Evening Bullelin:

HOW A FLORIST RECHMSTENED HIS ERRAND

URCHINS.

Odontoglossum Crispum is a boy, so is
Dendrobium Formosuni and so is Cypri-
pedium Insigne. They are the brightest,
most wide-awake boys one will see in
many a day. The owners of these extra-
ordinary names are employed b3' a fash-
ionable 12th street florist as errand bo^^s.
It was their emploj-er who christened
them, naming them after three varieties
of orchids. Their names for everj'day
use, however, are abbreviated to Don,
Den and Cyp. The oldest is sixteen and
the youngest fourteen 3-ears of age. These
little fellows deliver flowers in Washing-
ton, Baltimore, Harrisburg, New York
and Atlantic City. They never miss a
train or lose their way. Their emplo3-er
has the utmost confidence in them, and
knows that no matter where they are
sent they will reach their destination if
such a thing is possible.

Even the little one, Odontoglossum
Crispum, knows how to take care of him-
self and his flowers in a strange city under
all circumstances. Thej' have been in the
employ of this florist for almost three
years, and he declares he has the brightest
boys in the city.

Several things will be noticed in the
above item. First that the reporter got
his Latin names down O. K. Second that
a little squib like this is interesting to all
flower bu^-ers, especially this season when
orchids are so fashionable. Third, that
Battles seems to have a good idea of how
to imbue his help with enthusiasm for
their emplo^-ment. Fourth, that the said
Battles also has some notion of good
advertising. And fifth, that there may
be a wrinkle here for other retailers, or at
least something to set them thinking.
And here's hoping that a word of com-
mendation liiay help to encourage the
reporter to keep on publishing good items
like this instead of the usual j-awp aliout

some devil-plant or other imaginary'
enormity that he regales the gaping
multitude within his festive moments to
our very great disgust. G. C. Watson.

Philadelphia.

[Neither Mr. Watson nor the reporter
sa\' anything about the policeman. We
presume his name is Copperosma and
that he belongs to the Rubiaceae.— Ed.]

German Floral Designs.

The "art" of arrangement of cut flow-
ers has been discussed in the columns of
the Fr.oRisT a great many times, and it
is not our purpose to enter into the sulj-
ject at present. It is interesting, how-
ever, to note that our friends across the
pond are just now wrestling with ar-
rangements which are here generally
termed "monstrosities," and which our
German friends call "curios," or in gene-
eral terms plastic arrangement.

Many af our readers are doubtless
familiar with more or less of the German-
publications which are devoted to horti-
cultural and floricultural matters, but
probal^h' few are aware that a journal
has entered the field which is exclusivelj'
devoted to the art of arrangement in all
its details. Die Bindekunst (art of ar-
rangement), a weekly publication, con-
tains a number of interesting articles,
among which he could not help noting a
discussion of the subject before men-
tioned.

One of the writers, in an article entitled
"Arrangement of Curiosities," describing
the various designs that were exhibited
at the recent Jubilee celebration of the
50th anniversary of the Hamburg-Amer-
can Steamship Co., mentions old familiar
friends. Among others the following de-
signs were noted by the writer, Prof. W.
"Anchors" in variet3-, both steam and
sailing vessels in tremendous sizes, flags
of every nation in the world wrought
with a care of detail worthy of a better
cause, one of the greatest achievements
being the union of the German and Ameri-
can flags. Next we note a powerful array
of locomotives, and don't let us forget a
might V "Cognac" bottle, most artisti-
calh' (?) made of the single blossoms of
Dutch hyacinths, a colossal "dr3'dock,"
built of iih' of the valley and forget-me
not. "But the crowning effort, the
writer continues, "was a monstrous
'lighthouse,' which rested on a founda-
tion of cork, representing rocks. The
tower was fashioned of gre3- moss, the
window arranged with suitable flowers.
The lanthorn at the top, also garnished
with flowers, the glass representing the
light within, being made of plates of
red gelatine." And concludes Prof W.,
we call this art! Can we imagine that
the Lord ever created such a divine thing
as a flower to have it desecrated by such
arrangements as these.

The article is, however, too long to
quote entire. To show, however, that
there are two sides to this question, we
find that Herr R. talks on it inadifterent
strain. This gentleman being in the busi-
ness for what thereisin it, argues like this:

In speaking of what is termed "plastic"
arrangement, that is, those arrangements
that follow a given form or model, such
as a pillow, an anchor, cross, or cohimn,
I have seen a great man3- pieces arranged
with such grace and good taste, the gar-
nishing (trimming or festooning, we
should call it) so loose and pleasing as to
.suggest nothing of a "plastic" form. It
is the true artist that will impress his own
genius on his creations. Any workman
with an eye to the iesthetic and an ap-
jn-eciation of color eft'ect, can make such a

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plastic arrangement so truly artistic that
even Prof. W. could find no fault with it.
So works the true artist. But how often
can we in our calling follow our instincts
as artists ? Are we alwaj-s allowed to
follow our own ideas in our arrangements?
I maintain that above all one has to Ijc
a man with an eye to business, providing
he intends his business to furnish him the
means of buying bread and butter. We
are therefore often compelled to forego our
own ideas in order to please our custo-
mers. If he or she insists upon having a
piece made to suit their own peculiar
taste, we are perforce compelled to com-
ply with their wishes, however distaste-
ful from an artistic standpoint such an
arrangement may be. We are fully aware
at the outset that the thing must neces-
saril}' be a tasteless jumble. We are also
aware that such are apt to be criticised
liy the floricultural press, but there is no
help for it. We will have to make what-
ever is 'Called for, that is, if we keep an
eve on business. Our customers pay the
bill; that is sufficient.

Carnations.

It is getting near the time now when a
grower will be able to figure up how he
is going to stand in regard to success or
failure for the season of IS'JT and 1898.
I am one of those who, when I see a vari-
ety getting left in the rear by newer ones
commg along, I want to drop them at
once and take on with the new. But of
course, not before being thoroughly satis-
fied that the new one is going to eclipse
some old one in the same class or color,
for to linger with some pet variety for old
acquaintance sake is just as bad as to
buy some new varietj- that v'ou have
never seen on exhibition or growing. I
am alwaj'S kind of chuckling to mj-self
that I was wise enough or lucky enough
to discard all red carnations for Jubilee,
although I know some who have had
more cause to chuckle than I.

This variety is the most cheerful to look
upon, both flowers and plants, of any va-
riety- that I have ever seen, at the same
time I have in mind a grower who paid

A GERMAN FLORAL DESIGN.

When I started in business it was my
principle to carry onh'the very best stock
and produce only the very best work. I
have been true to this principle for ten
years, and during this time have often
been sought for bj' people outside of my
regular clientage. Before I would con-
sent to make up a tasteless arrangement
I would refuse such an order altogether.
I found to my sorrow, however, that con-
sidering the matter from a financial
standpoint it proved a failure I find
that that portion of the flower-buying
public who possess sufficient taste to ap-
preciate an eflbrt in this direction is far
too small. I therefore changed my tac-
tics to my own advantage. To sum up,
I hold that one must be a business man
first, artist after. He who combines the
latter with the former will always be
able to give to his work a true artistic
impress.

Well, there you are. Our German friends
seem to be as much interested in this
question as we are over here, and about
as near a solution. Let the merr3- war
go on.

$10.00 per 100 for it, planted it in the
field, and discarded it before housing time,
owing to its being smothered with rust;
if you want to see that cheen* appearance
of it you must plant it in the house not
later than Juh-. This year I planted in-
side in June all the carnations I could at
that time make room for, and I am so
well satisfied this is the correct way that
I for one shall never plant outside again
any that I am expecting to cut flowers
from in winter, with the exception of
seedlings, for all the varieties I have tried
respond better to entire house culture.

Every flower cut is first-class from the
first to the last and will always sell at a
fair price, even when the market is glut-
ted. Diseases do not bother them near
as much, and you have them more under
your control where you can see them and
administer to their wants much better
than outside. Jubilee is the only one
showing rust, and that so very little that
it takes a lot of hunting to find it, and I
think b}' this way of growing it j'ou can
get rid of rust entirely.

Varieties I intend discarding for newer

ones are Goldfinch for Mayor Pingree,
McGowan for Flora Hill, which I must
saj' grow with a fairly good stifi' stem in
this hcavj- clay soil. Also Mrs. Geo. M.
Bradt has a better stem than seen at
some places; this is a grand variety for a
retail grower, although it ought to be for
any grower who has the knack of turning
out good stemmed stock; good old Tidal
Wave has got to get up and get to make
room for one that I have watched for
three years, that will be sent out next
spring; Mad. Diaz Albertini is an old
friend of mine, at least she is not, but the
carnation is. I find that what the intro-
ducers say of it is true, that if you do not
grow it in summer it must do its growing
after being housed before you can pick
many flowers. This is one of the varie-
ties I had to leave out until fall. I shall
not discard it, as it answers my purpose
too well for that; Armazindy is one of the
most useful varieties of all; it fills two
places: it is a very free flowering one and
an elegant grower. I can never see why
this variety is not more abundant in the
market.

Before closing these remarks I would
say do not shake your heads at indoor
culture of carnations in summer. In
about two years the majority of our car-
nation growers will adopt that method.
Some will not take kindlj' to it, because
it requires a good deal of hustling about
the time they are looking for^vard to a
vacation. Some claim they cannot aflord
to throw out the old ones so earl3'; no
more can you the roses; but you find it
pays you better to do it in order to get
your young stock agoing; others say you
cannot get as manv' flowers in midwnter.
To such I would say pay a visit to my
place and see for yourself You can easily
manage that by proper pinching back be-
fore flowering time comes.

J AS. Hartshorne.

Carnations.

It is astonishing in these days of keen
competition and progress, the slovenly
way so large a tjuantity of carnations
are placed on the market, when a little
taste and judgment would alter the entire
appearance of lots of such stock and
largely increase the returns for it. You
find many bunches of flowers in the com-
mission houses that appear to have been
cut by moonlight, taking everything as it
comes, good, bad and indifi'erent. The3'
are tied together with coarse, heavy
twine, utterly unsuited to the purpose,
and when one of these bunches contains
three or four half developed flowers and a
like number of poor-colored ones, the
critical bu\-er spots them at once. The
usual result is: "What's the price on
these?" "Oh! A dollar for the lot."

If a little care had been exercised in
preparing the flowers for market, and
not cutting them, under any considera-
tion, until they were fully developed, sort-
ing carefully into two grades and marking
one lot firsts and one seconds, satisfactory
prices could have been realized.

We make it a practice to cut our flow-
ers in time to stand at least from twelve
to twenty-four hours in water, in a tem-
perature of as nearly 50° as possible.
They are placed in jars so that they stand
erect before shipping. This improves the
texture of the flower and keeps them in
good condition while passing through
the commission house. In tying up the
bunches we use two rubber bands one at
the ends of the stems and another about
three parts up; this has proven to us the
neatest as well as the cheapest way of
tying them up. Of course the best way
to ship carnations when sending direct to

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Dec. 2S,

retailer is to pack them singly iu shallow-
boxes, but the commission men in this
market (Chicago) prefer them bunched,
as they are better able to handle them
that way.

If you wish to have carnations for sum-
mer" flowering outdoors they should be
started by this time. As soon as rooted
pot them'up and put in as light a place
as possible, giving the regular carnation
temperature, choosing the white, red and
the deep pink colors, as the light pink are
of little value for this purpose They will
need to be potted on according as they
require, so as not to give them any check
and be able to have good stocky plants
when planting out time comes. If then
properly treated they will throw lots of
flowers in late summer and earh' fall
when flowers are scarce through replant-
ing. To the retail man that grows his
own stock and needs a continual sup-
ply, it would be a benefit, but it is a ques-
tion to us whether it paj'S to grow car-
nations for market this way, when the
good room they take up from now till
spring can be used to better advantage.
C. W. Johnson.

New York.

LITTLE STOCK AND CONDITIONS NOT FAVOR-
ABLE.— BEAUTIES SHORT.-VIOLETS PLEN-
TIFUL.— THE FLATBUSH BOWLING CLUB.
— LARGE QUANTITY OF MISTLETOE
SPOILED.— NEW JERSEY FLORICULTURAL
SOCIETY.

At present writing conditions are not
especially promising for Christmas week
business in cut flowers. No doubt the
last day or two will Ijring a nish, but
that will not atone for the dullness pre-
vailing in the first half of the week.
There is verj- little stock in market and
the only plausible explanation of its
absence is that it is being held "in pickle"
at the greenhouses. The outlook for
shipping business is very bad, no orders
of any account having been received from
outside localities thus far. The local
retailers are doing all they can to boom
the plant trade at the expense of the cut
flower business, and altogether the pros-
pect is not over-bright for those whose
entire interests are tied up in the sale of
cut flowers.

Bulbous stock is accumulating again,
lily of the vallej' especially, and the best
price is 3 cents, but it averages much
lower; a small quantity of special grade
sells for 4 and 5 cents. Roman hyacinths
and narcissus are also very slow, from 50
cents to $2. Carnations will not be as
plentiful and prospects are that they will
average up well. Beauties are scarce
now, prices advancing on all grades and
no indications of a drop later in the week.
Violets give evidence of being plentiful,
there being a large reserve stock in readi-
ness for market. Outlook for Bridesmaids
is encouraging, but the opposite is true of
Brides. Mignonette should do well.
Smilax is overstocked at low figures,
asparagus going freely at oO cents a
string.

The Flatbush Bowling Club met last
Thursday night. There is nothing espe-
cially new about that, however, as this
veryjoUj' .organization of florists meets
every Thursdaj- night and a Flatbush
florist must have very serious business on
hand to keep him away from the allej'S.
No diversion would l)e strong enough to
tempt him, for Thursday' is sacred to
bowling. Everyone puts his whole heart
and soul into it while there, and every
roll is watched and the roller applauded
or commiserated according to the success
he meets. Each one picks out his favorite
ball as he would a diamond. When Papa

Zeller's ball goes on its slow and sinuous
travels down the alley, then swings into
center and topples over the whole busi-
ness, a great cheer goes up; when he
makes a diflicult spare he is escorted to
his seat in triumph, and when he happens
to miss it a chorus of groans follows and
they sigh"Ohl he ovight to have had it."
.\11 was agreeable and harmonious last
Thursday until the penn3--in-a-slot
machine in the corner refused to disgorge
a slab of tutti-frutti for some of the bo3-s,
whereat Louis Schmutz advised them to

"blankety , kick the blamed thing

over," and Louis has just the right kind
of legs for that sort of a job. George
Huidmuller, Papa Zeller and Henrj'
Dailledouze each went home with their
pockets full of money captured from the
pot, and Riley and Mellis stock took a
tumble for the time being.

Alex. Burns did not like the proposi-
tion to rule out the greenhouse boilers
from competition for the Florist Club's
gold medal, at the last meeting. "What
does a rose grower care about a new car-
nation? He'd rather have a new boiler
and a new boiler don't pop up every
week," said he. Charles Weathered, with
the air of a man who could prove what
he said, promptly- informed him that
"there are forty new boilers put on the
market every week." Then John May
murmured, "The boiler question is just as
it always was and always will be — in hot
water."

There is plenty of dormant wit in the
New York Florists' Club, not counting
Mr. John Morris, who has plentj' of it on
tap for all emergencies, Mr. President.

Among the best violets coming in now
are those John Raj-nor is receiving from
Sutton's big plantation at Babylon. Mr.
Sutton was late in starting but there was
wisdom in his manoeuver, if such it was,
wisdom or luck, the result is the same.

One of the down town dealers had a
consignment of upwards of two hundred
cases of mistletoe spoiled by heat on the
way. Luckih' he ascertained the condi-
tion of the stuff before accepting bill of
lading and is correspondingly happj'.

The New Jersej- Horticultural Society
will hold its annual supper and installa-
tion of officers at Orange on Monday,
January 3.

Rose Notes.

Unless our friends of the weather
bureau shall decide to give us a better
article pretty soon, or at least something
more seasonable, we may have to adopt
the English style of rose growing. The
damp foggy, warm and sunless weather
of the last few weeks could hardly have
been surpassed in the neighborhood of
London. It has probabh' saved a few
tons of coal, which is a blessing certainly
these dull times, but the saving in fuel is
more than offset b\- the diminished cut
and inferiorquality of the product. Before
these notes appear in print we hope for
crisper air and Ijrighter skies.

The very low prices that have prevailed
all through the fall will no doubt make
VIS more eager than usual to have heavy
shipments ior the holidaj- season.

It is surprising how many people there
are in the trade as well as out of it, who
are unreasonable enough (a stronger
adjective should be used ) to think that
because it is Christmas, and roses are in
great demand, and bring good prices,
that something in the air, or the sun, or
the personality of the grower should
operate to open the flowers after the
"Arabian Nights" style, and it is a fact
that unless the daily cut is increased from
I 100 to 300 per cent, there will be disap-

pointment and dissatisfaction all round.

The end of December is the one time
above all others in the whole 3"ear when
we cannot in reason e.xpeet roses to pro-
duce heavily, and if \ve are going to run
in opposition to nature and compel them
to bloom we must e.xpeet nature to get
even, for she surely will. I have heard of
growers having increased the tempera-
ture in their rose houses 10° during the
week preceding Christmas, and the poor
fireman has had peremptory orders to
hold it right there regardless of the con-
ditions prevailing outdoors, and if his
work did not receive very much scrutiny
at other times he couid reckon on a
watchful ev-e over him then. The increase
in cut may have been from 1-t to 25 per
cent, but towards the end of the week the
quality would be off about 50 percent.,
and both quantity and quality lacking
during the last week of December and
the early part of Januarj'.

If the stock is already soft, as is liable
to be the case this year on account of
moist, dull and warm weather, it will be
rash folly to raise the temperature over
the holidaj'S a single degree in order to
force out more bloom. The only safe
course will be to maintain a minimum
temperature, give as much air as possible
(a little ventilation and gentle fire heat
on warm humid nights will be beneficial,
keep moderately dry at the root, and
S3^ringe overhead onh' tokeep down spider.

We shall no doubt hear after the holi-
daj'S of the man who kept back a whole
week's cut for Friday morning, thinking
he was doing a fine stroke of business,
and became indignant when the commis-
sion man pronounced it stale and unsala-
ble. It is possible to keep cut roses three
days, however, at this season of the year
and still honestly sell them as "fresh
flowers" provided we have a good and
commodious ice box. The}' must how-
ever be in prime condition when cut, no
spotted or decaj'cd petals. It will not do
to cut immediately after syringing, such
flowers cannot be held more than a day.
The sorting and grading should be done
immediately after cutting to save further
handling and get the diflerent lengths
together in one pot. To have roses keep
well we must use suitable jars, not crowd
too many flowers into them, allow each
bloom suflicient space in the bunch and
give each pot adequate room in the cooler.
RoBT. Simpson.

Cleveland.

By the time that this reaches the reader
the extent of Christmas business as com-
pared with other years will be fully
known; hence any forecast additional to
what may have alread3' been said at an
earlier date would be superfluous. The
weather has continued unfavorable (as
practically the entire month so far has
been) and there is no apparent prospect
for much improvement excepting in so
far as a moderate cold wave has frtjzen
up the mud underfoot and made getting
about less unpleasant for Christmas buj--
ers in all lines. It is certainhto be hoped
that business will show suflicient im-
provement in ([ualitj' and prices to offset
the scantiness of supplj' that has been
evident ever since ehrysanthenmms have
been through with. Business lately has
shown the streakiness that characterized
the Irishman's pig. One day there have
been a few indications of fat. Then there
would be a dullness that is not satisfactorv
at this season, although one or two stores
report business as averaging fairly well.

The next meeting of the Florists' Club
takes place Monday December 27 A.

BEVIEW UF THE WORK OF THE CHBYSPNTHEmDIII SDGIETY OF HPlEltlGe FOR IR97.

Ben Nevis

Mrs. Arthur .1. Caton

Mies Clara Neviii

I'eter Kay

Boundless Suow..

Solar Queen

H. W. L-ngfellow..
Australian (iold —

K. W. Emerson

BcBsii- llollis, No. 8
No. 2
No. 1
No. Ill
.Vutiinin (Mory. No. 3

Nj. 3

Black Hawk...,

Madifon

No. 2..

No. 1

Xiasara, No. U
IVnnsylvania..

Mrs. O. P. Bassett..

Sea Foam

J. R. McDonald....

^iattertiorn

Klondike

Mrs. C. F. Diehm...
Florence Turner...
Mrs. \Vm. Massie..

Col. I). Appleton...
Grace E. French. . .
Frank Hardy

Chic'g
Phila.

N. Y.

Chic' go
Phila.

«. Y.

Cinci'ti

Chic'go

i'ti

Chic'go
N. Y.

Ophis

Silver Wedding

Chas. W. Crouch

Iowa

Mrs. K. N. Both

Mrs. Saml Uigdon...

Suow l^ueen

Mrs. C. U. Peirce...

Oct. IB
Oct. 33

E.\hihited hy

\\m. Anderson, Mamaroneck, N.Y.
W. N. Rndd. Mt. Greenwood, 111.

Wm. Hillehreclit, Inioii, N. .1.

Robt. Laurie, Newport, K. I.

E. (;. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.

Nov. 9
Oct. 23
Oct. 30

N. Y.
Oinci'ti
Chic'go
Cinci'ii

" •' Boston

Mrs. Wni. B. Brown. Cinci'ti

iChic'go
Alice F. Carey ; Phila.

Robt.G. ••

Spottswood

Mies U. Vanderbilt.

Minnewaska

Doloros

Thomden .
Rustique .

Stelleta

Merza

Oar Dear Friend.

Mrs. Geo. F. Baer.
W. H. Chadwick.!

Oinci'ti
Boston

Clnci't
Chic'go

Boston
Chic'go

Nov.
Nov.

Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.

Light mnhogany

" pold reverse
Reddish yellow
Bronze

White

Araher yellovs
While

Hush Graham, Philadelphia, [*a.

Bassett* Wiishburn, Hinsdale, III
D.Wm. Brainard, Tho'p'ville, Con

Marshall, I'urchase, N. Y.
Peter Hendereon & Co.. N. Y.

:. McDonald, Riverilale, N. Y
Geo. Hollis, So. Wcymouih, Mass
A. Hernnglon, Madison, N. J.

C. S. Goddard, Est.,Woodiords,Mt

W. G. Somersall. Fishkill. N. Y.

8. W. Crouch. Knoxville, Tenn.
Jno. Beiinford, Wilton, Iowa.
J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O.

F. Dorner &, Sons Co.,LaFay't,Ind.

Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O.
Robt.G. Carey, Chestnut Hill, Pa.

Ino. N. May, Summit. N. J.

N. Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.

W. K. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa.
Ferdinand Heck, Reading. Pa.
Grove P. Rawson, Elmira. N. Y.

How
Lijiht yellow
While

White
Deep yellow

Yellow

Pink

Shell pink witli

llesliy shadings
Light salmon pink

Pink

Intense crimson

Beautiful shade

light yellow
Canary yellow
ulphur •■

Light yellow

Cream

Canarv yellow

White"

Ri( h yellow

While

Amber

Rosy pink

Yellow
Cream white
White
Creamy white

Deep yellow

Pure white

Magenta pink

Whitt

Car ary yellow

lap. Ref.
Jap.

Tap. Ref.

.lap.
lap. Ref.

.1 ap.
Not given

.lap.
Jap. Inc

POINTS SCORED.

Blush'white
White

r>eep yellow
»:ellow

Light pink

Creamy white

Light yellow

Creamy white

Pink

Not given

Straw yellow
Jihading lO white
White

i Deep chr'me yellow

Bronze yellow
Light bronze
Yellow
While
Canary yellow

Light yellow

Hlush white

.Jap. Ref.
Jap.

Jap. Ref.

.lap
Jap. Inc

Jap.

Jap. I c

Jap. Ref.

Ine.
Jap. Ref.

Jap. Inc.

1 Ref.
Jap. In

Jap.
Jap. Ref,

I -lap.
Jap. Inc

Jap. Inc,
Chinese.
Jap. Ref

Inc.
Jap. Ref.

Jap.
Not giv

Jap.
lap. Inc

Jap. Ref
Jap. Inc,

15 '20 15

5 10 15

1518
I8P

iai5

8 16
23|18
20 pi

2025

;3|21
iu|22

S 12
12 22
H20

9 14

8 13

8 13

15 1.5

as 18
3U]'JI

12 U
23 2a

13 13
18 '20
12^12
21121
12 13

18 18

15 12
25 23
15 15
16|18
2221
24 19
Ii22
):23

13il3

21121
22 23
13 12
23l24

4 r! s

'■< 10
ilO

9 10
lilOl

lOj 8

J Streaked with pink;
I short, broad pttals.

i Face of petal reddish
I orange, reflex or. yellow.

For II. Yoshike, oak-
land. Cal.
ightly Inc.

Pink shadings on lower
petals.

Shading to yellow in center

Sport from Phihid.-liihia.

'.Sport of Jlrs. II, Robinson

Freiiucnt liinc pmk suf-
fusion and markings.

t English importation: ir-
1 regularandtwisied petals

Whorled.

I' Cross bet. Ivory and H.
j Snnderhruch; dwf. grow-
I er, fine foliage; if early,
of value; not up to stand-
I are for medium or la'e.
Seedling from Lincoln.

Height, 3W fe!t.

Sport from Mrs. J. Jones.

t Some blooms show a
( pink sutfusion.
1 W'ilh rosy tinge under
'/ certain conditions.
[Inside petals tinted pink.

Note.— Since judging Peter Kav, it has been ascertained that this variety is synonymous with Jeannie Falconer, which was exhibited at New 1 ork Cily
November 10, '94, and certificated by the Society; hence certificate will be withheld. As there are several yellow sports from Mrs. Jerome Jones, and one of which
(Henry Nanz) is now in commerce, it is deemed advisable to withhold certificate on the variety, Mrs. George F. Baer, until its distinctiveness ean he determined.

ELMER D. SMITH, Secretary.

530

The American Florist.

Dec. 25,

Suggestions on Chrysanthemum Committee
Work.

Before the next chrvsanthenium season
comes around can tliere not be an im-
provement in the way in which certifi-
cates are awarded by the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of America? It is certain
that some change is needed. While these
■committees have done much good there is
still too large a number of disappointing
new varieties certificated by one ox the
other of the various committees.

How to bring about an improvement is
a difficult matter. I would suggest the
following as likeh' to be of assistance:

First, that all exhibitors be required to
send three flowers before all committees,
three will be just as good as six as at
present, and will not take so many flow-
ers to go around. By this means it will
be seen how the_v show up all over the
country.

Second, that exhibitors be required to
give height of growth, whether a seedling
or sport; and, if possible, what it came
from. I believe that this plan, or some-
thing on these lines, will become neces-
sary.

The points themselves want improv-
ing. I fail to see the necessity of having
25 points for form and 10 for fullness.
They both cover the same ground, as it is
impossible for a variety to be of good
fomi with an eye in it. It is very inter-
esting to note the difference in the reports
of the various committees regarding the
novelty Wni. H. Chadwick exhibited
November 27. Chicago valued it highly
and rightlj', as exhibited here it showed
xip as one of the best of this year. It is
good in all points with the exception of
lacking a trifle in substance of petalage;
not enough to harm it in any way if
growing c|ualities are on a par \\-ith
flower. New York, on the other hand,
considered it just good enough to skim
through.

It would be ver3' interesting to us west-
erners to hear from them in what particu-
lar they consider it lacking, as judging bj-
some varieties thej' have pointed up we
should have thought the variety in
question would have scored high.

Geo. Stollery.

Boston.

CUT-FLOWER TK.VDE Homi.NG B.VC K FOR
CHRISTMAS. — SIPPLV OF FLOWERS, IN
ADVANCE, LIGHT AND HOLIDAY RESULTS
LARGELY DEPENDE.ST ON THE WEATHER.
— COLORED CARNATIONS AND BRIGHT
ROSES LEADING. — HARRISn LILIES
SCARCE. — PLANT TRADE GOOD. — AZALEAS
SOLD OUT EARLY. — HOLLY' TRADE ENOR-
MOUS.— ALL GREENS GO WELL. — LAUREL
WREATHS IN DEMAND.— A WEDDING.

The early days of Christmas week find
the cut-flower market in the uncertain
condition customary at this date. The
local demand for flowers, outside of fu-
neral and other unavoidable obligations,
is exceedingly light, and it is not practi-
cable for the retailer to buy up much stock
in advance, as most of that offered has
been detained at the greenhouse as long
as its condition would permit. So much
depends on the sort of weather to come
that it is, not possible to foresee what will
become of the stock now on hand, but for
the present it is certainly moving slowly
at the prices asked, which are moderately
advanced beyond those quoted last week,
but are not nearl3' as high as in past
years.

Colored carnations hold a leading posi-
tion and the brighter roses share the
special demand with them. White flowers
are becalmed; no one thinks of any great
run on them and prices are advanced

with much timidity. It appears that
there are no Harrisii lilies to amount to
anything, in this neighborhood, and there
is no difliculty in getting fancj" figures on
them. It would not take a great many,
however, to overload the market, for the
demand for them at Christmas is always
a limited one.

The plant trade is in healthy condition.
Azaleas are all cleaned up, not a plant in
bloom being left unsold and many more
might easily be disposed of. While there
is a good supph- of ornamental fruited
plants and poinsettias it is a matter of
surprise that the quantity and quality of
flowering plants offered averages low.
Chinese primroses run mostly in small
sizes, good cyclamens are rare and of
heaths there are practically none.

Holly trade is already far ahead of the
record; despite the predictions to the con-
trary- the quality of holly in this market
is very good. Unless unexpected large
consignments appear a decided shortage
is inevitable. The advance call has been
something unprecedented. Laurel wreaths
are also far ahead ui the game, and the
makers are overwhelmed with orders.
Southern smilax goes liveh' and all sorts
of green material, with the exception of
palm leaves and palm crowns, find a sat-
isfactory demand.

Carrie Jeanne, daughter of J. A. Foster,
Dorchester, was married on Saturday,
December IS, to Chas. H. Wray, and will
hereafter reside in St. Louis, Mo.

are used, ivy wreaths and crosses, designs
of galax leaves, holly and other season-
able greens have taken their place.

H. Allnirger opposite South Laurel
Hill Cemetery has a large number of ivy
crosses and wreaths, and the same of
holly for cemetery decoration. He pays
great attention to this class of work and
it would be hard to find better made up
pieces. The ivy designs are made very
close so that when tliey dry out £ind the
leaves conmience to shrivel they will not
show the moss underneath. The crosses
are made on a base to stand and the
main body of the frame is square giving
them a massive appearance; a few selected
sprays plaeedhereand there when finished
give them an additional and artistic touch.

Westcott Brothers, his neighbors, have
also a lot of the sameclass of work which
will keep them verj- busy until Christmas
day.

The top notch of the holiday prices is
hard to predict; $20 is understood to be
the price for the select teas by some of the
select growers. Other grades will be
sold for $10, $12 and $15, depending on
the aggressiveness of the grower and the
backbone <if the dealer, quality and fresh-
ness figuring somewhat as well. Beau-
ties will sell for from $25 to $100 per
hundred, with plenty of stopping places
lietween.

Carnations are quoted at $2 to $4 and
probabh' a few select at $5. The few
about at present would indicate that

STORE OP M. A. MOKENNEY & CO , MILWAUKEE,

Philadelphia.

PROSPECTS GOOD. — PRICES RULING HIGHER.
— BLOOMING PLANTS SC.\RCE. — WEATHER
.MORE FAVORABLE.

At the present writing everything is go-
ing forward at a fast pace, the object
being to get in line in time for the Christ-
mas rush. It seems no matter how the
work is plowed and laid out ahead, there
is always a lot that remains undone.
Things that it w:is fully exjjected would
be ready for the holiday business are
finally pushed to one side and abandoned,
the more imperative ordered work taking
up all the time.

There has been for the past few years a
falling oft" in the demand for designs of
dried work for cemetery decoration.
Every spare moment for weeks before
Christmas used to be utilized in getting
these forms readv; now, however. l)ut few-

many of those that are getting tired
standing on the plants will probably
take the first opportunity- they get to go
to sleep. Violets, too, are wasting their
fragrance on the desert air of their pres-
ent surroundings, and there may be none
left when thev come to town. Prices are
to be from $1 to $2. Hyacinths and val-
ley will be plentiful at from $3 to $4.

Evervbodv wants to sell smilax at $12
to $15l

Harrisii lilies bring $12 to $15, lycopo-
dium $12 to $15. Blooming plants are
scarce. Small plants of poinsettia are
much sought after; the market would
take many more. Azaleas are also scarce,
but few being in the market. No one
seems to have anj' primroses in quantity,
and so it is with all the other stock. K.
Craig's cyclamens are all sold that are in
flower. Solanunis are all gone; the grow-

i8g7.

The American Florist.

531

CIS will certainly now have theroonuhc\
arc always craviiij; Tor.

Ivvcrytiiiiifjf points to a jiood season
and the weather, which was bad, seenistc
have turned (or the better. K.

Chicago.

I imC AT <'.KO. UICINHKKC.'S. — ACCIDENT AT
KIvNNICOTT's. — I'LENTV OP STOCK IN
MOST LINES.— PRICES I.IKELY TO RfLE
LOWER. — BEAUTIES, VIOLETS AND FINE
CARNATIONS SCARCE. — MOKE FLOWEKIXC,
PLANTS HANDLED THAN USUAL — VISITORS.

One ot"C5eo. Reinbcrg's boiler sheds was
burned last Friday night, together with
the ends of three meteor ;ind one smilax
house. Loss, about $1,000. The fire is
su|)])Osed to have been caused by the
steam pipe coming in contact with the
woodwork. The accident coming at this
time will leave Reinberg Bros, somewhat
short of Meteors for the holidays. Their
stock of this rose has been extra good for
this season of the year.

.\n accident happened at Kennicott's
a few days ago. Their ice men were
jmtting a large cake of ice into the
ice box, which is about seven feet high.
( >ne of the men let go his hold and it
slipped back, hitting one of the men in
the face. The injured man was taken to
St. Luke's Hospital.

\V. W. Winterson has gone to Washing-
ton and Oregon on business for the firm
of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson, of
which his son is a member.

The retail florists complain of very poor
business in the cut flower line.

Green and holly are selling fairly well.
Good holly is none too plentiful, but there
is poor frozen stock to burn. The ship-
ping trade this week has lieen plienome-
nallv good. All of our wholesalers report
orders largely in excess of anj- previous
vear. .\s a consequence prices have held
up to our last week quotations, althovigh
stock has been coming in more freely than
was expected. There is more stock on
market to-daj', Thursday, than there has
been any other da^- this week. Monday
and Tuesday stock was scarcest and
prices firmest. The prospects are that
there will be plenty of everything to fill
all orders, except American Beauties, vio-
lets and extra select carnations, at some-
what reduced prices from those charged
the first part of the week.

Never before was such quantities of
pickled stock thrown on the market.
Carnations that had the appearance of
having been fit to cut three weeks ago,
were shipped in bj' some growers, evi-
dently with the expectation of getting
Christmas prices.

Rogers Park Floral Co. are cutting
some extra select carnations, Alaska,
Triumph and Armazindv'. Geo. Souster,
of Elgin, 111., is sending in some of the fin-
•est Daybreak ever seen in Chicago. They
are consigned to E. H. Hunt. Fancv
Maj-pr Pingree and Mrs. MeBurne3'
brought the highest price of any that
have come to the Chicago market this
season sold by the Illinois Cut Flower Co.

More flowering plants are to be seen in
florists windows than ever before. Prim-
roses, begonias, azaleas, heaths, ferns and
small palms are largely displayed and are
finding readj- sale. The retailers have
heretofore done verj- little in this class
of goods.

Mr. G. Shachel, of Glen Lord, Mich,,
"was in town. Mr. Foster, of the Krebs
Floral Co., St. Louis, was in town
AVednesday arranging for Christmas
flowers. It is rumored that some of the
stock Mr. Foster bought came from Belle-
ville, 111. What's the matter with St.
Louis?

Heating Notes

Most of us have experienced the annoy-
ance of a l)reak-down of the heating ap-
paratus at a time when its perfect work-
ing is most needed, that is, during :i
severe cold spell, and I will endeavor in
the following lines to nuike such sugges-
tions as will enableyou to meet the aljove
mentioned emergency with the least pos-
sible expense and loss of time.

The causes and nature of such lircak-
downs are numerous, but the sudden
leid<ing caused either b^- a crack or the
wearing away of a portion of the boiler
is the most common, and causes the
greatest concern, as it strikes the founda-
tion of the heating system, a total de-
rangement of which would mean serious
loss.

In such cases, even when the leak is of
considerable extent, a verj- efficient teni
porary stoppage can be eflTectod by con-
tinuing as heavy a fire as possible and in
the meantime preparing a cement in ac-
cordance with the following formula: —
Take of Roman cement, clean cast-iron
Ijorings, (not rustv'), which should be
sifted through a piece of mosquito net-
ting, and plaster of Paris, of each equal
parts by weight, and mix them thor-
oughly together, and when thoroughlj-
mixed add water until the mass reaches
the consistenc3' of soft puttv, but do not
add the water until the boiler is thor-
oughly heated and the fire is as bright as
circumstances will allow; also have ready
a piece of slate, tin, wood or even a piece
of old carpet, large enough to cover the
leaky space liberally; also have read^- a
poker or stick long enough to reach the
leaky spot easily; then, having the neces-
sary materials at hand, brush or wipe the
leaky surface as clean as possible, moisten
the cement as instructed and smear liber-
alh- over the defective surt'ace, say about
three-quarters to one inch thick, and
cover with a piece of wood, tile or other
substance as stated above, and if the leak
be on a flat, horizontal surface place a
brick or other weight over it to keep it
in position, orif on a vertical surface, hold
in place with the poker, and in a fe\v min-
utes the leak will have been stopped.

This cement dries very quiekh-, adheres
firmly to the iron, becomes very hard and
makes a perfect stoppage, even against
considerable water pressure. I have
known boilers so treated to last through
an entire winter, but I would not advise
you to rely upon it for a longer period
than necessar\', but would suggest that
you call a competent mechanic at the first
opportunity, to advise as to the possibil-
ity of making more permanent rep^rs.

Florists having old boilers in use would
be wise to keep some of the above men-
tioned ingredients inglassjars, separately
in a dry place in readiness for emergen-
cies. Henry W. Gibbons.

Laconia, N. H. — C. P Dow has been
awarded damages amounting to $763
against the Laconia Gas Company, on
account of injur3' to plants in greenhouses,
caused by gas escaping from a leaking
main.

SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE.

AdvertlBementB under this head will be Inserted at
the rate of 10 cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the AMEKrOAN Florist
for the year IJ^.18 will receive on request, a coupon for
Lo he used at any time

SITUATION WANTED-By all round florist: Kood
Krower and propagator of roses: sober and steady.
C, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-YoupK man. German, to
take chartfe of ureenhousea: rosea, carnations and
follaKe plant*; coramerclul or prlvatewplace. Address
M K. American Plorlst.

SITUATION WANTKD-Byanexperlenoed grower,
age -*7: well up In roses, carnations, etc . etc.; IiIbIi-
est reterences; single; wages $2> per month Address
Ouuw'EK. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTKD-AlI-round florist. good prop-
agator, grttwer and designer; carnations and vto-
lela; good references.

I. P. I lEUSEY. Stafford Springs. Conn.

SITUATION WANTKI)-As grower In commercial
or assistant In private place; best of references;
single, age '^'1 sober and reliable. Address

GcsTAv .IdiiNsoN. IS West Huron St . Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— Bv an e.xperlenced grower
of roses, carnations, "mums. .etc.. lo takechargeof
commercial place; age 27, single; strictly temperate;
steady position. Address

B, care American Florist.

practical e.vperlence In all branches; highest refer-

ences. Address

s'EK, care American Florist.

WANTED-Flrst class rose grower: one capab'e of
taking charge; one famlllai win growing cata-
logue Block preferred ; Blnte wages expected Address

WANTKD-Partner In Chicago, with $1 OIK) cash to
take halt Interest In well established, paying flo-
rist and greenhouse business; experienced man prfr

ferred. Address

L F. care American Florist.

w

ANTED— l*ropag:ator of herbaceous plants In an
eastern commercial place: one wtio has had
me expeilence: give fge. nationality, experience,

WANTED— To lease for a term ol years, greenhouse
plant fontaliilntr 2.300 to 6.(XK)teet of p'ass heated
by hot water; must also be stocked and doing bual-

WANTED-To lease established commercial place:
no half-private and half commercial place
wanted: houses must be in goon condition: state exact
size and partlculnrs: or 1 will accept a position where
a thorouifh p-actlcal grower and manager is wanted;
btst of references. Address

A, Loclc Box Atlanta, Ga.

■po

feet; butlt to order, costing $2r>(i. Used but two years.
Will be sold cheap for cash

Vatghan's Seed Store. Box tHS. Chicago.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

One of the most valuable florists' establishments la
the Middle South. S. Interest for sale, or will lease to
an enterprising. wlae awake business florist: 7 modern
greenhouses. 25x150 ft., one liUxT5 ft., three 20x50 ft.. 7.>-
foot violet house, frames, splendid windmill and wa-
tering facilities, packing sheds, office, 5 acres of splen-
did land for rose crowing situated within easy access
of Atlanta. Ga., on one of the most beautiful drive-
ways of the city. Florist store In the KlmbaJ! House
t lock with first-class facilities, and the best stand In
the city; connections with several of the largest tour-
ist hotels In Florida, with shipping trade In cut flow-
ers started. This Is an established business with un-
limited opportunities for enlargement. Aside from
the cut flower trade there Is a large opening for build-
ing up a shipping trade in nurserj -grown roses, which
thrive and make more growth here In one year than In
three seasons in the North. The owner has otherlarge
Interests which occupy his whole time and wants a
tburough-going man who has some means and an am-
bition to extend an already well estabhshed business
In this exceptional field. This Is not a broken down
or falling establishment. The owner does not desire
to sell out the greenhouses, but would dispose of an
interest or lease, so that an enterprising florist would
have such Interest as would Insure his exclusive ap-
plication to maintaining the high character of the
present business and working for Its extension. Ad-
dress JOS. THOMPSON, Atlanta, Ca.

FOR SALE.

At less than h-alf its cost, or for rent, about
28,000 square feet of glass with giounds and
modern lU-room dv^elling. built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new, all heated by steam,
well stocked and in good order; located on street
car lines between St. paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business established. A
splendid opportunity for a good live man. Sale
price, 8I0,O0U: rent 8150 per month. If you mean
■dress CHRIST HANSON, St. Paul. Minn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars ELI.IS & FOI.LWOBTH,
write Milwaukee, Wis.

532

The American Florist.

Dec. 25,

W. E. LYNCH,

ffis'"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHIOA.GrO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

4/ WABASH AVENUE,

-"— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

ANO FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

S00,OOO FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadlnfc

varieties of Roses and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

Cut Flowers^

-OF EVERY KIND-

LJI/'^U /'^DAP^IT Carnations, jt Jt Roses Jt
nlVjll OrvAUC ^ .■* J* Violets, Orchids.

Christmas Holly, Bouquet Greens. Wreathing and Wild
Smilax. Complete line of florists supplies.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Wbole'iale [lower/\arl^t^ \ICENHICOndROSXo\

\lVm£SMjCUTnOWERS

^nofiORISTS iSUPPUES.
XaspuIutk 88WiBASMm Ch/caco.

CHICAGO. Dee.

HOLIDAY I'RICI

Hoses, Beauties ;« DO'S 100 OO

Brides 8 (10®I3 OU

Meteors S.00<5,18.00

Kaiserin. Bridesmaid. Slebrecht S.OOfsitS 00

Perle (i.OOBlO.OU

Carnot 10.0OiS20.00

LaFrance. Testout 12.00620.00

Carnations, common 3.00® 4 00

fancy 5.00<;« li 00

Violets 1.50® 2.50

Narcissus. Romans 8.00@ o 00

Harrlsli 1.5.00620.00

Valley 3.00® II 00

PolnBettlas 10.00625 00

Stevia : 100® 2 00

Callas 12 00M15 00'

Adlantum .75

Smilax iO.OOaiS 00

Asparagus 50.00@75.00

^•^•^•^^^•^•^•^•^•^•^•It

Illinois Cut Flower Co. i

■ „ »r.....n 51 and 53 Wabash Ave.

J, B. DEAMUD, Mgr. CHICAGO.
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.

'^ Roses in variety.

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS.

^ J. WILD SMILAX. ^^ I

i^©&&&g-:&&&:&&&&&&'

E>. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE' FOR

HOLIDAY....

•Cut flowers

of Highest Grade
You can depend <
personal attentio

nplete variet
lost faithful
r interests...

Marltet.

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. |

PECTORY FOR 1898

of Florists, Seedsmen and Nur-
serymen of the United States
and Canada. ^"* ..■* ^* ..•*

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street. CHICAQO.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

iB now accepted as the standard In preparInK color

descriptions, by many forelizn houses as

well as In America.

PRICE r5 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St., Chicago

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Randolph SI., CHICAGO.

i^^ GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT,

so tht-y will rt-aeh you in just us good conditiou

as they reach us.

WIRE DESIGNS: A Full Line. Write ua for

our Illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American Flortst.

E. C. AMLING3

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

5/ WABASH AVENUE.

Consignments Sol/cited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping order..

Bassett & Washburn,

Successor, to J. B. DEAMUD & CO.,

EiBi^' CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avenue,
— — CMICA.GO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN, ILL.

We now offer Roses, Carnations,
Romans, Paper Whites, Lilium Harrisii,
Smilax and Fcms^'*..'*..'',.'*

TO THE TRADE.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New Vurfe otlice. iW Kltlli Avenue.

TELEGRAPH CODE

AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

in either stiff or dexible cover.

ADDRESS ORDERS TO

AMERICAN FLORIST CO..

CHICAGO.

j897-

The American Florist.

533

MacDONALD & McMANUS

Supply Orchids every day.

Only House in New York handling Extra Fancy Stock for Special Occasions.

Telephone 2778..38ih Street. =^s 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
— NEW YORK.

l\/o. 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street

"WE HAVE NOT MOVED."

The name ol our street has been changed. And

with our additional room we are better able

to handle our ever increasing trade.

Samuel S. Pennock,

1612-14-16 Ludlow Strset,
m^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FRED. EHRET,

wiioi6sai6 Fiona

Ho. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT IN CUT FLOWERS

EDWARD REID,
Wholesale Florist,

1526 RANSTEAD Street.

Lon^- Distan,-. Phon,.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist when wrltlnK-

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^N^" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

Wl)ol^ale power/\arl^fe

New YORK. Dec. 23.

HOLIDAY PRICES

Koses, Beinty 25 003100.00

Brldef maid. Meteor H00rol5.00

Testuut. rarnot li OOfe 15.00

Morgan. Cusln, BrldoB l.l;0.»12.00

Carnations 1.50® 2.00

fancy 2 60(« 4.00

Valley 2.110 01 4.00

Vloleia l.Ofl® 2.011

Harrlsll 10.00012 00

liyacluchB, narcissus 75jgl 2.00

BOSTON. Dec 23
HOIilDAYrUICES.

I 00®T5.00

, ! n0®12 00

Hrlde. Bridesmaid. Meteor 12 OOgilii tO

Carnot 12.00(*25 OO

Carnations, ordinary 1 2..iO.«3U0

lancy stock 4.li0@ 5 10

Valley 2.iiiks> 4 00

Violets 1 50(« 2 00

llynclnlhs. narclesus 2 UOw 4.00

Harrlsll. callas 12 LOS 111 00

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 15.
HOLIDAY PRICKS.

Roses, Beauties, select 30 00@.50 00

.conds 4.00« i; 10

Carnations fanny 2 50S o 00

ordinary 1.50(o 2.00

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record 6real(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND,

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattieya

and Valley.
THOS. -^OUJVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SftERlDflN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roiet shipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

Got Rowers oi Goibod.

53 WEST 30th street.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. ''"*'''Z«to;,'''S;'I^« '*'"'•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

BOSTON, MASS.

1 sold. Sales reported

-ConslGrniuents fro«i regular growers assigned separate sfiace In our market. We guarantee payment for all FIov

weekly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange.
Tel, 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th Street. UCU/ VflRI^
near lith Ave. Elevated K. R. ni.11 1U^^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES,

Conslciimeiils Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS.

Good Money for y

Cooe Flowers for

49 West 29th St .

Flowers.
ir Money.
NEW YORK,

The New YORK Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

telephone 733-lBth. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Soecial Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale i-iorisis

.tOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

A-

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horlirulliirnl ,turllonfers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 8 to 10 feet long',
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.
Wholesale Florists

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut V lower CujislKniuenis Solicited. Best market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

I list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOW^ERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Straol,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

40 So, 16th St,, PHILADELPHIA.

Con6lunments Solicited, Special attention Riven to

Bhlpplnti orders

LoDK Distance Telephone 60OS A.

534

The American Florist.

Dec. 2§^

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe. S2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only troiu those
in the trade.

Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Jl.OU per inch. Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

The AdvertisinK Department of the AMt.HlCAN
FLoniST is tor Floristf*. Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertaininK to those lines Only.

Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertiseii
curelnsertio

Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Attractive calendar received from
Langhans & Co., florists, AUejjheiiy, Pa.

Kaufma.n & Strauss Co., 368 Broad-
way, New York, send a very handsome
calendar for 1898. Quite novel in design
and make-up.

Harla.n p. Kei,sev, Boston, Mass.,
sends to this office a package of leucothoc
sprays and gala.x leaves. They are all
perfect specimens and any buyer receiving
such goods will be likely to become a
regular customer.

L. E. Marsjuisee, Syracuse. N. Y., sends
sample blooms of a new pink carnation.
Unfortunateh' they had . been frosted in
transit and were in bad condition. We
could still see, however, that the color
was fine and the stem extra good.

The Pre.miUiM List of the American
Carnation Society is now ready and can
be had from Albert AI. Herr, secretary,
Lancaster, Pa.

Every carnation grower should exhibit
at Chicago next February.

W. A. NiCFADDEN.

NEAVE BUILDING,

CINCINNATI.
Producers and Shippers

of every description (I

High Class Floral Supplies.

Cattlty,. Orchids. Cypnpedium.

Quotati<

ued weekly, forwarded
n request.

When you write to any of the ad
vertisers in this paper ^^'ease say tha
you saw the advertisement in th

American Fior'V'-

Wholesale flower/\arl^t5

Cincinnati. Dec. 23.

HOLIDAY PRICES.

Roses. Beauty select 7o.00fcl00.00

■ medium 60.00

Brides 8 OOfelO 00

Bridesmaids 10U1)("12.00

Meteors 12.0U(rili.0O

Ferles H.OUfe S 00

Carnations 2 llUfc S.OO

fancy 1.00& u 00

Vallev 5.00

Koninns S.OOfe 4.00

Narcissus 1.00® .5.00

Violets 2.00

PolnsetUas 25.00

Smllax 12.00S16 00

Adianiums 100

Asparagus 50.00

St. Louis. Dec 23.

HOLIDAY PRICES.

Roses Beauties 50 OOOIOD 00

Kalserln. Camots. Meteors 1O.0O..2O0O

Brides. Maids. La France lO.OOS'lS.OO

Penes s.oowBiX)

Wootton 5.00(310 00

Carnations 5.00m 8 00

Valley 5.00(S 8.00

Romans. Paper White 4.1.0a 0 00

Violets. California S.OOSi 4.00

sluKle 403 75

double 2.00® 3 00

Smllax 15.00® 18 00

MILWAUKEE. Dec. 23.
HOLIDAY PRICES,

Roses. Beauty, select tiO.0O®75.ro

firsts 50,00

seconds 30.00

short 20.00

Brides, Bridesmaids 9 00® 16 00

Perle 8. 00® 12 00

Meteors. Slebrecht 12 60@18 00

CamaUons, fancy 4 00 a 5 00

common 2.50(3 4 00

Polnsettlas 18 00f"26.00

Callas 12.60(215 00

Harrlsll 16. nO(S 18.00

Violets 1.60(« 2.60

Romans 2 60(^ 4 00

Valley 4.00(S 6.00

Smllax 15 00

BUFFALO, Dec 23.
HOLIDAY PRICES.

Roses. Beauties 25.0O(" 100 00

Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors.. .12 O.i(g20 00

Mermets 12 00(820 00

NIphetos H.0O(aKI.IIO

Kalserln 12,00®20.00

Carnations extra 3 OOCji 5 00

ordinary 1.;>0(«j 2 00

Vallev 3.00 « 4 00

Violets 2 00® 3 00

MlKOOnette 4.00(9 6.00

Romans 3.00® 4.00

Harrlsll lo. 00320.00

smllax 15.00

Adlantum 1.25<Sj 1 M

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

7722 PINB STREET,
.^— ST. LOUIS, MO.

^"A complete line of Wire Deslgrns.

MOUND CITY GUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders-
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

'To?S' Cincinnati, o.

Special Attention Given to Shippivc owetis

HEADQUARTERS New "vorryu,

ROSES. CARNATIONS, and ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTINQ, KL-',«o.

495 Washington Street, Florist.

BUFFALO, N Y.
Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs.

,,,,,j.,, 2740 Olive Street, %

VLAJ TT d\<3 ....WHOLESALE... *

ROSES, and ,. full lin... *

^

Headquarters for the South West ^

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

The Wisconsin Flower Exchange.

Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies
Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS

(.■onBlenments sol;cUid inione Main S74.

457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE.

iSgj.

The a mer i ca x Florist.

5S5

ransies Wonn Raisino. ..pansies..

GOOD PLANTS, 8'.'. VI p.r I(I(K1. or 81..W per fi(X(.
LARGE PLANTS. 81.1X1 per ICOO, or 82,ftO per r,(X).
BLOOMING PLANTS. 8I.M per 100.
SEED, as Msu.ll, CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,
109 iiraiit Ave., .IKKSKV CITV. N. .J.

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I PANSIES.... I

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I J. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0. ^

Nice Plants, at $3.50 per 1000.
Cash with order

Cincinnati.

nrSINESSGOOD. — STOCK SHORT AXD PRICES
GOOD. — WI.NDOW I)i;COK.\TIONS. — VISITOR.
— MR. FRIES RECOVERI.NG. ,

On the whole, business for the week has
l)een very good, weddings and funerals
were most frequent in the middle and lat-
ter part of the week, the latter creating a
considerable part of the week's business.
Koses have been scarce, owing to the dark
and cioudj- weather which prevailed in
this section of late. Carnations, like
roses, for fanc3' and special stock, demand
a good price. The first of this week a
notable change could be noticed in values
of these. The supply showed signs of fall-
ing below the average, and it was there-
fore easier to hold out for top prices. Hy-
acinths and narcissus enough to meet the
demand, but Harrisii are scarce.

Among the many charming window
decorations seen at this time in the lead-
ing stores, Peterson, Critchell, and Sun-
derbruch's Sons, are again in the lead.

In one of Peterson's windows a lot of
azalea { Deutsche Perle) arranged with adi-
antmn and the background of large are-
cas and kentias showed off immense. Mr.
Critchell, on the other side, made a grand
showing of well-grown cycas, all ar-
ranged in jardinieres. He reports a good
sale.

Sunderbruch's Sons' store has been, as
usual, in accordance with Christmas. A
large lot of saleable palms, ferns, dra-
cjenas and other foliage plants were
tastilv arranged throughout the store,
and the window display made a grand
effect from the street.

Critchell's Sons had the best holly in
the cit}-; in fact, they had a cinch on the
holly trade.

Mr. P. H. Therkildson, of Ironton, O.,
was a recent visitor. Mr. Ed. Fries, who
has been very ill with tj'phoid pneumonia,
I am glad to report, is now pronounced
out of danger.

Our bowling clubs bowled a friendly
match ;jame last week. Charles Critcheil
was liigh man of the Neversweats, while
Will Schuman carried off the honor of the
Evelinas. The growers beat tbe store
boys nearly 200 pins in three games. Next
week they will be out in full force and re-
venge is looked for.

To all readers a Merrj' Christmas and
prosperous New Year is the wish of yours
truly, H. SCHW.VRZ.

A Chrysanthemum Fungus.

El). .\.M. Florist:— In September there
appeared on the under side of the lower
leaves of several varieties of my chrvsan-
themums brown-red fungus spots which
ripened up and dropped a powdery sub-
stance, covering the lower leaves with a
brownish red dust which I brushed off.

ZUUiUUU Binilns; nil e.\lrK No. 1 pliints: lame
sl/.e. rwiily to bloom. J.') IKI per l(«l(l: extra medium size
lurrold IramcB. $4 011 per IIXW. Kxtra 7.^ per 100 by

... SEMB;r> ...

of ihetlnest strain. Jl.Oo per pkt. of :«iiio ueed: fii.tii
per ounce;

Canhwltb order. E. 8. JENNINGS,

bock Box 2M. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the Jlnest PanHlen.

IT'S A MISTAKE
''ANY OLD THING"

win answer for a Refrigerator to keep flowers
in. Those up-to-date are made by the

Chocolate Cooler Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

SEND FOK CATALOGUE.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilogs.

Fresh Seed; new and direct importa-
tions, $4 per lOCO; $ib per 10,000.

PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

Flrst-ClMSS Novelty.

'JOpercent. dlsi-onnttotliose announcing this novelty
In their catalogues; alpo electrotjpe furnlobed free.
Ask for price list and flescriptlon.

LETELLIER & FILS, Caen, Calvados, France.
Agent: C.U. JuoSTEX. llti Greenwich St.. New York.

The leaves affected with this fungus did
not die and are still green. Many of the
stems are now abloom from late side-
breaks. The vitality of the plants did
not seem affected in the least.

With abundance of light and circula-
tion I had strong stiff stems, and when
the extremelj- hot daj's of October came
I kept the temperature down by spraying
the glass outside and threw road dust on
while wet.

Was this disease what is called ''Black-
spot," and will it certainh' appear next
year in this house if I use some of the
varieties for stock plants? How would
it do to fumigate the house by burning
sulphur about the last of next March?
This would kill everything above ground
but I should not think it would affect the
roots. Shall I put in fresh earth upon new
benches in June? RiFVS \V. Smith.

It is not "Black spot." Thedescription
of the fungus mentioned above is that of
carnation rust, and, in my opinion, was
nothing more than this. We have
received stock thus affected and also
leaves from several localities in like con-
dition This fungus is apparently not at
home with 'mums, being soon disposed
of when stock is kept in a drj-, airy house.
Heavj' syringing of the foliage, especially
if done late in the day would be likely to
establish this fungus and the heavj-
shading in October would be apt to
increase it, partictilarh- if the hose was
used freeh- inside. The fumes of sulphur
are very destructive to all funj^us spores,
but should only he used when the house
is empty. El. MER H. Smith.

Chrysanthemums^Best Twenty-five varie-
ties.
.'Vnswering P. D., New Brighton: — A list
of this character is ever changing, owing
to valuable additions each ^-ear made by
the different disseminators, and importa-
tions of novelties from England and the
continetit. Manv varieties of which

John Conley & Son,

IVIannfactarers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wnodeii box nlfelT stained and var-
nished, lKx30xl3 luadf in two sections, one
lor each sl/.e letter, given away with flrst
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters, 1 )^ or 2-lnch size, per 10(1, Si.OO.
Script Letters, $4 Fastener with each leiter or word.
Used by leading tlorlsts everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale Oorlsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Trcas. and Manager,
64 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

some growers produce beautiful blooms,
are almost total failures with others, but in
the following list, we have endeavored to
include only those that are easily grown
by nearly all. Twenty-five larjje blooms:
Mrs. Jerome Jones, \\'. H. Lincoln, Viv-
iand-Morel, Mutual Friend, Major Bonn-
affon, Mayflower, Eugene Dailledouze,
Mrs. Henry Robinson, Golden Wedding,
Mine. Felix Perrin, Minerva, Mdlle. M.
\. de Galbert, Modesto. Silver Cloud,
Charles Davis, Golden Gate, Mrs. S. T.
Murdock, Miss Minnie Wanamaker,
Helen Bloodgood, Marguerite Jeffords,
Philadelphia, Mrs. Geo. West, Maud
Dean, Nyanza, and John Shrimpton. The
last named, though not as large as the
rest, is the best and easiest grown red.
This list does not include any of the nov-
elties of 1897, which will no doubt push
one or more out of this list.

The best twelve for pot plants are W.
H Lincoln, Ivory, Agnes L. Dalskov, L.
Canning, Minerva, C. B. Whitnall; Golden
Hair, HenrvHurrell, Louis Boehmer, Geo.
W. Childs, ^Mutual Friend. Constellation.
E. A. Wood,

The Hamburg I.nternational Horti-
cultural Exposition, which closed at
the beginning of October, resulted in a
surplus of .300,000 marks. The amount
received from season tickets was 810,000
marks and from daily tickets 770,000.
The receipts for rentals of dining halls
and sale of privileges was enormous.
This shows the interest which theGerman
jieople take in horticultural matters.

BuRLLNGTO.v, Vt. — .\. J. Taylor has pur-
chased the interest of C. E. Gove in the
firm of Gove & Ta^-lor, florists and seeds-
men, and will continue the business of the
firm as before atthecorner of Church and
Bank streets.

636

The American Florist.

Dec. 25,

Buffalo.

THE WEATHER. — POT PLANTS SCARCE. —
VIOLETS WANTED. — CONFIDENCE MAN
AGAIN. — CALENDARS FOR 1898.

Rain, snow, rain, slush, freeze has been
the order for the last week. Let us hope
that the freeze will continue, as it prom-
ises to do, and that w-e shall be blessed
with good old-fashioned winter weather,
with sleighing for the holidciys.

Notwithstanding the unseasonable
weather trade has been improving,
thotigh probably the department stores
have been more favored than the florists.
Stock is in fair supply, except violets and
carnations, which are probably being
hoarded for Christmas. The dark weather
has affected roses, which are rather weak
stemmed. Pot plants outside of palms
and ferns seem to be scarce, though there
are a few good cyclamens, Chinese prim-
roses and Ijegonias in sight. If any one
had a nice stock of violets in pots, the3'
would sell like hot cakes. Greens have
been moving freelj'.-

Kasting reports sales of holly, etc., far
in excess of previous years. He is prepar-
ing for a heav3' trade and I judge by his
list that he expects a shortage of carna-
tions and violets.

Scott expects to have a good supply of
violets of his own growing.

I noticed in Palmer's some good single
violets — Philadelphia stock. Singles have
never been extcnsiveh' grown here as they
liave not lieen in demand.

.\ well dressed little man walked into
Palmer's store one day last week and
ordered a dozen palms sent to decorate a
house on Pennsylvania street, and as the
delivery wagon was at the door he said
he would ride with the driver and help
him unload. He seemed to have a good
knowledge of palms and selected some
nice Kentias worth about $(> apiece.
There was a warm rain falling at the
time, and instead of taking the plants
into the house the man asked the driver
to leave them in the yard as he wished to
fix them up a little before placing them.
He also remarked that he would pay for
them the next da3', when he returned
them. The next day they were sent for
but neither palms nor man could be found.
The people in the house knew nothing of
the man except that he had asked permis-
sion to store some plants in the yard for
a short time. It seems that as soon as
Palmer's \vagon was out of sight, the
man began taking the palms away, two
at a time and peddled them out around
the neighborhood. He probal)ly had lit-
tle difficulty in selling them as his prices
were clear way below that of the hard-
vv-are stores. Palms worth $G were sold
for 75 cents. All but two of the palms
have been recovered, but the man has not
been found. Mr. Palmer thinks the man
was a tramp florist, as he seemed so well
posted in regard to plants, and thinks he
may try to work the scheme in other
places Look out for him. I do not
know how he explained matters to his
customers, but I should suppose that the
low prices would have created suspicion.

Long is out with some new floral cal-
endars for 1898, I have not seen them
l.)ut thev are said \.o Ije verv attractive.
^ C.

Eel-Worms Again.

The rose ijlants forwarded to me by T.
& II., Arkansas, were a long time on the
\\i\\\ result, the fidiage was Ijadly dried
and dropped off, which gave me little op-
])ortunity of judging the nature of the
trouble by the appearance of the stems
and foliage. There is little reason to
dou)it, however, that ccl-wornis are at

the root of the matter; the roots of one of
the plants received were a complete mass,
— a perfect specimen of the disease in its
worst stages, one which wotild be a
splendid subject for illustrating one of
Mr. Halstead's lectures on "root galls."
One of the other ])lants was less affected,
and the third showed only traces.

Experience and observation has led me
to think that eel-worms on roses are very
often the result of the plants being carried
too long in small pots, the roots cramped,
the foliage stunted and getting at times
too drj'. In the presentca.se it was prob-
atily aggravated by suddenly removing
all the shade from the glass when the
thermometer stood at 102°to 110^ in the
shade, as you say for three months from
that time the plants scarcely moved.

The "rascal florist" that ^-ou name,
whose glib tongue and wonderfully per-
suasive manner, and glowing testimoni-
als led you to engage him as grower, only
to be badly deceived, I, along with others,
know fairly well; he would be a splendid
man to compile a "Florists' Directory,"
as he knows personally almost every
grower of repute throughout the length
and breadth of the land. Your case only
emphasizes the looseness which character-
izes the system of emploj'ing greenhouse
men, even to (ill responsible positions,

and the need of a change. If a man comes
along and tells us that he has been em-
ployed hy some one we know to be a suc-
cessful grower, we conclude right away
that he is the part}' we are looking for,
and at once put him to work; whereas, if
we took the trouble to investigate, we
might discover that he did not have
either the experience or the ability that
he professed to have. A little more care
in writing testimonials would also he. a
1)Oon to the trade at large.

The good coat of bone meal that the
plants received maj' or may not have
helped to make matters worse, that
would depend on the (|uantity used, and
the purity of the article. Instances are
not rare where much damage has lieen
caused l)y using l^one cut with acids; the
moral is, purchase from responsible par-
ties who guarantee their goods.

I think if there are sufficient healthy
plants left to paj- for the labor I would
take all out of the benches, replant the
best in fresh soil, throw away the poor
ones, and use the space for something
else. If lifted carefully with medium balls
attached thej' would not lose much by
being transferred.

Keeping the soil wet all the time tends
to prevent the trouljle spreading.

Rout. Si.mpson.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.'S

Seasonable Speciallies:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

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Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Milan, in Sprays.

OUR LEADING NOVELTY:

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The largest and best stock in America.

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Mention Amerloan Florist.

PHILADELPHIA. PA.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

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For Decorating and all Florists' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

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WHOLESALE ONLY.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER. COLO.

tWVhQ dry climate of Colorado enables our growers

to tn*ow tbe best Carnations on eartb.
We handle 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

August Rolker & Sons,
Florists' Clippi (pC
a«rfQarden OUI 1 LiLd.

Importers of Seeds, Bulbs, etc.

New Fall List mailed free to all trade applicants.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

Cut Smilax

15 els. PER STRING,

RED PAIMROSES, j-inch pots, $4 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Importers and Manufacturers of

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25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

When writing to any ot the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
4mericari Florist.

iS97'

The American Florist.

537

Milwaukee.

KAKI.V Sllil'MI'NTS I'.VV. — \V. SCIirCIII

MAKKiici). — semi-ci:nti;nxiai. cki.kmka-

TION.— Di;C()KATI()NS.— H. GREGORY AM>

JCIIIN DINI.AI' TOCK THE YIOI.KT DIS-

TKICT.

The scviMV old wt-.itlRT wliich has sol
ill, K"'"f^' hclciw zero, fniiu-s as a reHol'
IVoiii thi- iircccdin;; mild liiit wot and
cliuidy weather. Sunshine is the desiralile
elenieiil, regardless of other conditions.
The seareity of flowers this week causes
US to sus])ect that j;rowersarc "salting."
The (lark weather is cited asanexcuse for
the small shiijments. One grower we
know of sends in all he can. and makes a
business of doiiij; so before the holidays,
and he ajijiears to fare best, every flower
has brought good returns for the ])ast
ten days. Tlie quality of holly is not
<|uitc satisfactory' this season. .\ few
azaleas arc shown in stores, but there a])-
pcars to be a scarcity of pot plants suit-
able for Christmas this season.

Whitnall Floral Co. have been serving
white camellias cuiite lilierrillv forfoiir
weeks.

.\. Kloker is driving iiuite a fancy
wagon now, painted blue trimmed with
silver.

McKenney & Co. are using quite stylish
cream white boxes with gilt lettering,
delivering them in a wagon to match.

Currie Bros, use a drab box with a
thistle engraved.

Fox, the grocer, uses a brown box with
green edges.

The other florists in town use the stand-
ard folding box.

It does not seem to be generally known
that Will Schucht, who looks after the
flower department in Esponheins' dry
goods stqje, has been a married man for
several weelis.

There has been considerable said in our
daily papers of late about the Senii-Cen-
tennial Celebration to be given here next
June. An organization is at work jire-
paring for a great carnival. They say
the ladies will conduct a floral festival:
great things are to be done with flowers.
Thev say its the month of roses (they
must have been reading a poem). A coni-
niitteeis around with a contribution box.
.\ Grand avenue florist has subscribed
$150, and a Third street florist is consid-
ering about giving $250 (so they sajO.
Let us wait and see before more is said.

FvUis & Pollworth have put in an extra
lioiler to heat the five houses leased of P.
J. Deuster. The original arrangement
was not equal to the task of keeping
joalms warm enough.

Mr. Deuster's son is running the balance
of the plant and is sending into Holton &
Hunkel one of the finest crops of roses and
carnations that has been grown in the
city.

There has been a moderate amount of
decorations so far this month; perhaps
the most original item was the dining
room eft'ects ef a Grand avenue residence.
The table was under a chandelier throw-
ing a delicate green light. Hanging from
it were two blocks of orchids at unequal
lengths. Under were several pots of
cattleyas and cypripediums, two or three
raised up so that the various pots and
blocks extended almost up to the chande-
lier. This was carefully filled in with
.\sparagus Sprengerii. It was a novelty
and much admired. The sideboard was
arranged with banana and orange plants,
bearing a profusion oi fruit. The banan-
nas were of course procured of a grocer
■ and fastened on, as were a few of the
oranges, but they looked quite natural.

Ben Gregory and John Dunlap have just

made a tour through the violet district.
They report crops looking beautiful. A
few "damped" leaves can be found, not
enough to be of damage to the crop.
Carn.-itions are also good, particularly
;it Loefllers, Sylvistersand Schoenemans.
A peculiar trait of the growers in their
locality who are making such a success
is, they stay at home and watch their
houses, pack carefully and do not pay ex-
press charges on poor flowers.

C. B. WlllTNAI.I..

Ci.xcix.XATl, (). — Thom.-is Laniln
old-time florist of .\vondale died r
of paralysis.

TOKIO

^^^ NURSERY CO.

J Headquarters for

JC^l^Vf^^- JAPAN l-ILIES,
>^ ''^' W^ ' CYCAS REVOLUTA.

^^, iljL^ PLANTS, SEEDS.

^'"W^ ETC.

Write lor Catalodue.

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KOMAGOME,
TOKIO, JAPAN.

Calile Address: "NCKSERY Co. TiiKU). '

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BRECK«SONS.<»i>i»<

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andSWEETCORN

Jobbers amo Dcaursi^

tfti GARDEN Seeds

OF ALL KINDS.
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SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS

, 0Z..J1 00; 10011 seeds- 1*.

1)7. . oOc ; trade pbt- lOe.
is Panicutata,'oz.'. JUIO; trade pki , 20c!.
Scandens, <>z . TOc : trade Pitt . lUc
lia Speciosa, I4 o/... 25c.: trade pkt.. 10c.
lia Emperor William, 'k02.,35c ; trade pkl.. 211c.
lia c-rystal Palace Compacta, in oz., 0(10.; trade i>kt., i;>c.
■andya, ml-xcl. trade put . 2oc.

onette, Allen's Defiance, oz.. T5c.; trade pkt., l.ic.
onette, Machet, true, oz , 60c : trade pkt. 10c.
s Tropaeoloides, trade pkt. 25c.
nia, 'Vuiiyhan s Best" mixture ot larKe flowering: sorts, trade

nia, d'liuhie larne Howerlng mixed, trade pkt., $1.00.
hrum Golden Feather, Vi oz .2ilc.; trade pkt . 10c.
Salvia Splendens, oz . *l.2i; Jj uz., Wc; trade pkt.. 25c.
Salvia Splendens, Clara Bedman.oz , $2 60; trade pkt., 2m.
Stocks, lartre Howeilne dwarlGennan, ten weeks, white, plak, crlm-
witD. bloodred. Il^ht blue, dark blue, canary-yellow, each per
Uoz., 411c ; trade pkt. 2.'.c.
fcnowflake, "^koz . $1 oil; trade pkt., 25c.
White Perfection, lerlncess Alice) Hoz., .iOc.; trade pkt..

Thuntaergia, mixed, oz.. 25c,: trade pkt.. 10c.
Verbena, exira choice mixed, oz.. $1.00; trade pkt., 10c.

Mammoth, oz. Jil.25: trade pkt,. 2.ic,

Defiance, bili:lit scarlet H oz.. 45c.; trade pkt., 2oc.

Mammotn White, '4 oz.,45c.; trade pkt ,25c.

Mammoth, purple or striped, each, trade nkl.. 2.ic.
ture Includes ali lue alove and many others, oz., $200. >4 oz.. 5.50.;

Ten per cent. Discount on S2.00 worth and over for cash with' order

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Livingston's
.. Emerald
.. Cucumber.

Is exactly what has been lacking for hothouse and hotbed use. Dark green.

PRICE(postpaid)-Pacl<et.l0c;3pkts.25c: 0. lAI LIVINGSTON'S SONS.

15 pkis for $l.OU The Catalogue Trade "• "*• L.I V IllUtJ I VJM tl OWMO,

is invited to list this variety, lerms on application. . . . . i_;ol-«l-J]\i:^US, O.

538

The American Florist,

Dec. 25^

The ^ee£) T^^aEiE.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. : E. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres. ; S. F. Willard, WethersBeld, Conn., Sec'y

Mr. Ch.vs. p. Br.\slan has returned
from a ten davs' trip to Boston and Xew
York.

Field Pe.vs are still offered at close
prices.

. Onion sets will move more freely after
January 1.

Sweet corn though scarce, advances
in price very slowlv.

There are very few items in the whole
seed list that cannot still be bought at
contract rates. Usual December dullness
certainly prevails.

A WHOLESALE GROWER who latelv
made an extended trip through the East,
reports but moderate confidence in the
outlook for 1S9S, and considerable
anxiety among tlie catalogue trade— just
before the battle.

Greenhouses Building.

.\ttleboro, Mass.— John J. Nolan; one
greenhouse.

Buftalo, X. v.— C. D. Zimmerman, one
greenhouse.

Greenville, K. I.— Peter .McCauley, one
greenhouse.

Groveland, .Mass.— Edward Parker one
greenhouse.

Middletown, Ct.— Ctco. Stedman one
commercial house.

No. Woodstock, Ct.— Thomas Krad-
shaw, one forcing house.

Are you growing mums? Did you read
the .American Florist's Chrysanthemum
Forecast for 1 898? If you were too busy
then, better hunt up that nunil)er ninv
and read it.

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This ImproTed strain of Mammoth Verbenas Rives
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and trusses or extra larne size, all the hnest colors.
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A magnlflcent collection of the Hnesl Kiant-flowerlni;
varieties, largest tiowers, best colors. \'is seeds to pkt.
PETUNIA OBAND FIU. FI.. FI..
The lamest and flnest strain of double-fringed and
mottled Petunias to be had. Extra. All the above
are of the very flnest, carefully grown.
Each, per trade pkt.. •.'r>c.: 3 pkta.. OUc; II pkts.. H.OO.
A pkt. of the new comjiact Alyssum to every order.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

OSCAR KNOPFF&CO.

SEED GROWERS,

Sole Agent for the United States and Canada:

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Trade Catalogues and estimates cheerfully furnished-
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Contract Growers of

Peas ^ Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

Jadoo Fibre and
Jadoo Liquid ...

Sold in Chicago and New
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by VAUGHAN'S SEED
STORE, t** Our customers
commend it. ^* ^^ j* ,.•*

For 5al£

ForMILDEW on ROSES

USE FOSTITE; 5 lbs. 50 cts.; 25 lbs. $2.00.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer of Bulbs. Plants. Seeds,
193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK.

CRTILIZE

Made from VIROrv NIGHT SOU. by steam pro-
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for Nutrition of IMaTits. Pleasant to handle.

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It coBts 4 cents for each 600 feat of floor ipao*.

cot iojare the most sensitiTe plants. Endoreei

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'J'li^xtion. Bold by teedimen. Olrcnlar free. BEL&BCITRA

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DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS SEEDS

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In faii'v 1 and J pi.iund pnckat'es and bulk
SFECIAZ. PRICES TO THE TRADE.

CHICAGO. ILL.

When writing mention American Horlat

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.MUSHROOM SPAWN

t Hynclnlli8, TuUiis. NnrclBsua, ic. \c, A

t SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. t

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Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

ivKw -voi«k; ciT'y.

Send for nuolatlons on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

TRv DREER'S
|\GflRDE.N Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
'f,'J sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
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Mention American Florist.

ALM

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per 100 1000 3000
ICOCOS WEDDELIANA . . $1.25 flOOO 827.50
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FAXON'S rJsl. PANSIES.

The best mixture in cultivation, tiowers very

larce, thick and velvetv; of superb colors and

markings. The perfection of f..rm and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1.00 each.

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Corri'Kpondencc Bnlicitcd.

; EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. I

f List fr... on application. •

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illinlnirg, li

uany.

j897.

The American Florist.

539

Indianapolis.

CllKlSTMAS rldlSPKCTS. — IM.ANTS 1' o i;
CIIKISTMAS TKAUIC. — COKMCLLI .V Ki;i.I.V
DISSOLVE I'ARTXKRSMIP. — FKED. A. Kli;-
MAX'S IIOII-ERS TAMPERED WITH.

The liolidays .-ire dose at HmikI -.uvX
CYcryljDfly is busy making prejiaralions
for the Christinas trade. Cut flowers will
be searcc, especially good roses. Most of
the florists, however, have a good supply
of plants on hand. The prevaihng opin-
ion seems to be that the demand for pot
plants, especially for blooming varieties,
IS increasing. Cyclamen, azaleas and the
diftercnt kinds of begonias form the bulk
of what is shown in that line, with enough
primroses, cinerarias, callas, violets, etc..
vo add variety to the display.

In foliage pl,-ints it is noticeable tli.it
with most florists ferns have ,-i nmrr
prominent place than in former years.
Pteris treniula and several kinds of
Nephrolepis can now be found in every
greenhouse.

The firm of Cornelli & Kelly has dis-
solved partnership. Ed. Cornelli will
carry on the business by himself

Fred. h. Rieman was the victim of an
ugly trick last Friday night. He left his
greenhouses for his residence at twelve
o'clock; when he returned at about two
o'clock he found that some one had
entered his place, opened the furnace door
and turned the water on into the boiler.
The boiler as well as the heating pipes
were full of cold water. With the steam
gauge showing the pressure of the city
water works, with Fred very hot and the
temperature in the houses down to freez-
ing, things were pretty badly mixed up
for awhile. Mr. Rieman succeeded in sav-
ing most of his stock. He estimates his
loss at about $70. We sincerely ho]x-
that the police will succeed in capturing
the guilty party. |.

Best Early Aster.

En. Am. Florist: — Will you please tell
me which is the best aster to plant for the
earliest cut flowars. I wish to grow
some for Decoration Day and am in
doubt as to what kind to sow. .M.

Greenfield, 111.

The liest early aster of value is the
Queen of the Market. It is early, double,
and the flowers are borne on long stiff
stems. The flowers should be cut before
they are fully opened. The Queen of the
Earliest, or Earliest Parisian is about
two weeks earlier, but the flowers are not
double enough. C.

I doubt the advisability of attempting
to flower asters for Decoration Dav. H.

A. FARLEYENSE,

Extra strong plants from 3-inch pots
in excellent condition at $3 per dozen;
$20 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA at $5.00
per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EX. BOSTONIENSIS,

at $5 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA. Fine for
Fern dishes or specimen plants at $6.00
per hundred.

PTERIS TREMULA aU sold.

A few PTERIS SERRULATA
at $3.50 per hundred, strong.

R. WITTERSTAETTER,

SEDAMSVILLE, OHIO.

Good VALLEY is scarce==of
the ordinary there's an
abundance !

HOW'S THIS?

VALLEY

PIPS.

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Watson's Best Berlin. .,* .^-t
$i2.oo per looo. These are
the very finest selection of 3 year
pips, all large and uniform in

size and carefully packed. Quality unsurpassed.

I will sell in unbroken cases (-2500) f'i; $11-50

per looo; cash.

SPIR/EA JAPONICA; large clumps, well budded. $4.00 per 100.
SPIR/EA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA; extra fine clumps. $5-50 per 100.

TOBACCO STEHS. (absolutely fresh). $8.00 per ton. Half ton lots at same

rate; baled and delivered to depot, v^ ■^* -y*

WATSON'S BO\E MEAL— Strictly Pure— (for florists). $30.00 per ton.

Half ton lots at same rates; f. o. b. Phila. •.-•« v-* -J*

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Juniper below Walnut.

George C. Watson,

FOR6IN6

PER 100

SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA, $6.00
SPIRAEA MULTIFLORA COMPAGTA, 6.00

Orders entered now for Spring delivery — for H. P. Roses, Clematis,
Magnolias, Tree Roses, Hardy Azaleas, e*c.

Branch of the Horticultural Co.
Boskoop, Holland.

LG. BOBBINK, Rutnertord.N.J.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

2-lnch pots S2. ,50 per 100, S30.00 per 1000

PRIMULA, transplanted seedllngB. from Hats
J1..')0 per 100.

FERNS, :!-inch pots S5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. FleW grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and tScott. Write for pncea.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, atron^r field grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS.

rooted cutUniiB $2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA ,$2 00pHrioo

ABUTILON

Souvenir de lionn and Golden Fleece... » 00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Hooted cuttlnm $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000

C. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

SFiitoac Gardens I

•^ Queens, l.i.^^

1 Specialties 'nCfiiiNBTiom. CfifirjmTffemum!^
kCnnnns. GtRfiniams. duhlms

SCfND FOR OUR PRICE LIST (.'

GLADIOLUS. PerlCOPerlOOO
White and LlKht. Horlsts' mixture. . ..K.OO »25 0,1

Ptnk l.OO 7.U0

I'iDk. second sl/.e T5 5.00

.\S8orted 75 5 OU

DAriLIAS. pforist'^'^ use

Separate Colors $1.25 SW.IIO

reTe'fences. WM. A. FINGER, HIcksville, L. I.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

lITCTin A C VELUTINA,

JIM 111 A3 ^^^^^it^'^^xm

2 5^ -inch $8.00 per 100.

Strong plants AERVA SANGUINEA,
$5.00 per \<^.jl^jtj*S

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,
■ WEST QROVE, PA.

Mention tlila paper.

Bargains in Bulbs

Per lOOO

Koman Hyacinths ll-12ctni $12.00

13-15ctn) IT. 00

Single Hutch Bedding tlyaclnths. In sept, colors. 20.00

Korclng ■• '• 23 00

Named " In sorts. 2nd size ;10. 00

1st size, 45.00

Llllum LonglOorum, .lapan, 1^8 Inch IS. 00

--Sllnch 35.00

NurclBSUs Trumpet Von Slon 9 00

Prlnceps 7.U0

<'ASH WITH ORDER.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Just received, extra fine selected pips,
per 1000, $ I l.OO. Cash with order.

H. N. BRUN5,

690 W. Van Buren St. CHICAGO.

540

The American Florist.

Dec. 25,

Denver.

DENVER CLIMATE GETTING A BLACK EYE.
— GREENS IN EARLIER THAN ISIAL. —
CUT FLOWERS SHORT. — PLANT TRADE
NO GOOD.

The Italian climate of Colorado is get-
ting a black eye this winter, for the mer-
-cury is in the dumps and refuses to fjetup
in the morning or sit up nights, and can-
not be coa.xed up to the freezing point for
its noon dinner. This state of affairs has
lasted for ten days, and we hope for a
break.

One comfort we have, these earh' snows
pack in the mountains and last much bet-
ter than those of spring, and assure us an
aljundant supply of irrigating water, and
consequently good crops next summer

The Bible says "the rain falls on the
just and unjust " We must be a sort of a
job lot, for we are often omitted in the
distribution, and consetiuentlj'glad when
the sources of mountain streams are
abundantly supplied with snow to come
down in our ditches with the summer
sun.

Holiday greens appeared earlier in the
market than usual, and many stores and
markets had assumed their gala da\' dress
ot festoons and wreaths early in I)eeem-
ber.

Now the flower stores are busy with
hollj', green and mistletoe. The supply
of cut flowers is very short and the plant
trade no good. Unless a warm spell
strikes up within a day or tv\'o primroses
and mignonette plants, which are much
sought after for inexpensive gifts will
hold up their pretty heads on the green-
house beds instead of gladdening the eyes
of some little tot.

We of the Queen City of the Plains take
pleasure in extending holiday greetings
to our esteemed neighbors with the wish
that florists one and all may have a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Wyncote, Pa.

Whether it had been named after Queen
Elizabeth or after some Quaker maiden,
the fact remains patent that Mr. Hea-
cock's seedling carnation is a 1)eauty and
the Craig silver cup awarded it at the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Exhibition
was a trophy well merited. Elizalieth is
without a dcndjt one of the finest speci-
mens of recent introduction. Free and
A-igorous, with a stem as long and as per-
fect as they make them in "La France."
Such are its chief characteristic features.

A few steps farther and we found our-
■selves in the ])alni houses. It was a treat
Jong to be remembered and it would lie
almost impossible to describe the sight
without arousing the reader's suspicion
of exaggeration. Areca lutescens and
Kentia Belmoreana by the thousand;
the former especially are in exceptionallv
fine condition, showing vigor and careful
treatment. There are specimen plants,
medium sized plants and small plants. —
plants to suit every taste. Homo.

pmiR5»"'fERi»

INMWE5r

1708
KlUlSnDST

Chicago

Azalea
^Indlca

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

Excellent plants in fine condition.

! to 15 Inches high $12.noperdoz.

FINE PLANTS. WELL SET WITH BUDS.

10 to 12 inch crowns

12 to 13 inch crowns

13 to 1.5 inch

Per 100
.% 38.00
. 50.00
. 60.00

This stock is in fine shape, with bright, clean foliage.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

strong, ■l\^ and :t-ln. pot plants. *T per 100: »» per 1000.

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Selected 3 vi-ar oW Berlin Pips. $10.50 per 1000. Per
Case of 2.T00 Bo. 00.

field-grown plants with several
)ng. This rose forces readily, an
MAKES SPLENDID SPECIMENS FOR EASTER SALES.

;is.oo i>t»r 100.

LILIUM AURATUM.

7 to '.I Inches {4.0(1 per too

0 to 11 Inches 5.00 per 100

r> a \[ \l a C An immense stock, including THE CREAM OF THE NEW VARIETIES. President
V>/lll M/l3« Cleveland. Tarrylown, Duke and Duchess ol Marlborough, and others. Write for

list : •

CRIMSON RAMBLER

i«ose;s

lilium longiflorum.

.lapan Krnwn- A few thouBand left in prime condition
.0 to 7 $^*0 per lOmi. 7 to '.i %'-'>h per UKKJ.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS pi

ad prices,

in large assortment for Yard, Street and Park
planting. Also Fruit Trees, Grapevines and
Small Fruits. &^ Catalos.ue and Trade Lnt free. Cortr^pondence solicited.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, 0.

Palms,

Pandaniis VeitGliii.
Ferns and flraurarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

PklCES

WNSDUt

CHESTNUT HILL. = PHIIA. PA.

LATANIAS, <

flrecas, Kentias & Pandaniis Utilus.

Different sizes, fine stock, low prices.
J. X'V. COrvFI^EJSSH,

S3d and Woodland Ave., PHILADELPHIA.

PALMS.

Send for Price List.

i^ JOSEPH HEACOCK,

WYNCOTE. PA.

We are now Bool^ing Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J.

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ROSES,

Carnations.
Palms, ^

ANDOTHIRPIANTS.

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RICHMOND, IND. j^

SPECIALTIES

IN BB8T VABIBTLB8.
ROSES, from 3-lncta pots.

CARNATIONS, for fBll delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.
„ VIOLETS.

Prioes low. Send for llet.

M/OOO BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N. V.

I ROBERT CRAIG |

I Roses, Palms f

(p and Novelties in Decorative HanLs.

% Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

FERNS...

rtmeiit. from IM In. pots, S3.23
».iO OO per lOOO

CHAS.T. DARLING, Stony BrooK, L, I. N.Y.

Pandanus veiiolili

FINE PLANTS.

-iiioii puiH, «i.r>o

-luch pots, .*J.((0

(11«.00 pt-r do/.eil.
SJJ4.00 per dozen.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

i8g7.

The American Florist.

541

Utica, N. Y.

Tiu- indicatimis an- the trade will l)e
c(iual to, if not better, than last year.
The warm weatlicr experienced duriiij;
the past month used u]) stock intended lor
Christmas trade, and as a consequence
<;ood stuff of all sorts will be scarce.
I-'roni the way specimen plants are bein;^
picked uj) it bids fair to be a plant year.
The market seems to be well supplied
with good palms, rubbers, specimen ferns,
sonic good azaleas, lilies, etc.

The bulk of trade in holly and Chri>^i-
mas greens in general seems to be done
bv department stores. They sell it in all
w.ivs from two for five to 2i) cents. One
of these same concerns offered to supply
a florist at $2.75 per case, when it is
advertised in trade journals at $4 to .$.">
per case, size not stated. As yet there
arc no novelties visible either in plants or
bloom.

Roses will be in short supply, with ear-
nations a good second. Violets ,-ire in
great demand, with a limited cut. From
the nundier of calls from the trailc out of
town I judge we ;i re not alone in being
in short supply.

F. E. Shaw, of Sunset avenue, has
opened a handsome store in the Claren-
don building. It is well located just off
the principal street and should attract a
good trade. A very large show window-
affords opportunity for making a good
display.

Visitors in town: Mr. John Barclay,
representing Elliott, New Vork; Mr. J. C.
(irems, Oneida, N. V.; C. B. Huraphrev,
Rome, N. Y. F. J. B.'

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine versus Begonia
Gloire de la Reine.

Your correspondent writing under the
nom-de-pluine of S. Dale in a recent issue
of The Flori.st, in referring to this beau-
tiful begonia, laments the fact that it was
exhibited at the Philadelphia show under
the wrong name of Gloire de la' Reine and
even goes deeper; he fears that this may
have been done with theintention of lead-
ing intending purchasers astray, so as to
prevent them from being able to find it
in any but the exhibitor's catalogue. As
the guilty man in this case I can only join
S. Dale in throwing up his hands in hor-
ror at the careless manner in which bo-
tanical nomenclature is handled (this
time it unfortunately includes myself). I
can only say in extenuation of the circum-
stances connected with this that the er-
ror was made in the rush of getting a verv
large exhibit ready, and that the writer
unfortunately did not discover it until
the last dav of the show, too late to rec-
tify it.

i would further state that the concern
represented by the writer is not offering
this begonia in its catalogues and has
none of it for sale, and its methods of do-
ing business being known to nearly everv-
one of your readers, it will cheerfully let
the matter rest with them as to whether
dishonest motives were connected with
the mistake or not. J. D. Eisele,

Of Henry A. Dreer, Inc.

Mr. Frederick Roemer writes us
regarding white Gloxinias: "Snow Queen
or Alba, as it is called, has been cultivated
here for several years. It is a pure white
with yellow throat. It comes quite true
from seed, is hardy, quick growing and
early flowering. Tlie new Scarlet Queen
should also be mentioned: it is a grand
variety with the crassifolia leaf.

NEW GflRNflTION "• ^- sin^ons & >!«■

j "Mrs.S.A.Northway'

3 .1 M)ft shell pink, developing to

^ nearly pure white.

I OUR MASTERPIECE.

i We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders bonked now and
tilled in rotation

^e

I Newer Geraniums.

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' i-inch pots, $5.00 per J 00-^ .'«..'«•.««
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. Net c^h.:-*-M.t.<

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' i-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000: unnamed. $20 per 1000../«v"*
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.

Net ca^h.-J*-J*^JtJ*

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Fuchsias.=

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per 100.J*-^J*-M

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Florist^^,.'*.'*.'*

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave."
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"

each of which has, v/e believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for 1898 that

"Mrs. S. A. Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a flrst-ciass
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has exeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new
ones.)

SEND

contains prices on many other flants. FOR

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., Geneva, Ohio.

FIREFLY

A RUST PROOF

CARNATION.

Bright scailft and positively RUST FBOOF. It is as prolific as Scott, of good size and form,
nd ita keeping qualities are unsiirfassed. We have tested it four years.

Our stock also includes all the Novelliesol 'H7 and '98. «®-Send for prices.

^ GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Rapids, Mich.

50,000 Flat- Grown CARNATIONS

STRONG STOCK. perll.i per Mill

Daybreak ■ S3.UU *l.i.liO

Scott 2.00 15 00

Roseyueen 3 00 15 00

Tidal Wave 1.5(1 12 00

Portia ISO 13.00

Rob Roy (new) 10 00

Jubilee .3.00

Snowyueen 10.00

Silver Spray 150 12.00

L. McGowan 1.50 12 00

KIdorailo. Meteor 2.0O

KloraHlll 5 00

Triumph. Armnzlnrtv . 3.00

Pluto, new, and Uocle Sam, new, both

varieties 10 00

Cash with order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER. Erie, Pa.

NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and tested five yearg.
ONEIDA— Pure pink, healthy; no rust; continuous

producer: largest cl/.e bloom.
RED JACKET— Bright red. line stem and calyx;

continuous cropper. #10.00 per 100.
Orders boolied now to L»e tilled In lotatlon as fast as
rooted.
C7. JB^. ^.A-XCEIK, XJtioa, TV. IT,

NATHAN SMITH & SON

Wholesale Florists

SpecialtiesJ»<J*^ *^ ADRIAN, MICH.
CHRYSANTEMUMS
CARNATIONS J*^^
AND yiOLETS^^vjt

• • . CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED • •

GHRYSflNTHEMUM

STOCK PLANTS

iit .$1..W per Joz.. viz.. lioniKitfr.n. H. Robinson.
.MurdiM-k. Mrs. Eaun. l-'rci'ni:iii. Glorv of I'acilic.
Ivory. E. Dailledouze. H. Ri-inian, \'. Morrel, and
others, or exchange for other stock.

LAMBERT BROS. 555 f. Fair st. Atlanta, Ga.

542

The American Florist.

Dec. 2Sy

Columbus, O.

IlLSINESS OUTLOOK BRIGHT. — ATTRACTIVi:
PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. — ROSES I'EK-
FECT AND PLENTIFUL.

It is most gratifying to note that even
the most rabid of pessimists have some-
what relaxed their harping on "these
bad times and goodness knows what is
going to happen" them. Never in the
history of this city was the business out-
look brighter than it is to-daj-. Capital
and labor are lioth well emploj-ed; fac-
tories are in operation, men are at work.

The general business conditions being
most favorable, it goes without sa3-ing
that the florists will reapsomegoodfruit.
Christmas orders are being booked quite
freeU- and the indications are that the
volume of business this season will sur-
pass that of a year ago l)y .-I good mar-
gin.

The power of the printer's ink seems to
be no lougerquestioned.even by the most
conservative element in the craft; it is
being more and more recognized as a
potent factor in these days of keen com-
petition and general "go-aheadness."

Messrs. Livingston's Sons' attractive
little folder, enumerating the various
plants suitable for Christmas gifts, etc., is
replete with many good and seasonable
suggestions; a thingof this sort is worthy
of emulation.

At the Franklin Park Floral Co.'s es-
tablishment hustle cind bustle seemed to
be the order of the day during my recent
visit. Notwithstanding the rush, how-
ever, the usual hearty welcome was ex-
tended to the scribe bj- the genial Mr.
Knapp, that practical philosopher and
all-around happy mortal, with whom, to
use Emerson's words, "all things swim
and glitter." It was a treat indeed to go
through the houses and to behold things
in their glitter. The roses and carnations
are all that is claimed for first-class stock

No rust, no disease of any kind, no com-
plaint, no "kick coming." Mr. Knapp is
especially enthusiastic over his house full
of Carnots. These roses are perfect and
are splendid sellers.

Mr. S. F. Stephens reports a general im-
provement all along the line. Mr. Steph-
ens, among other things, grows a large
variety of bedding stock. Homo.

Named Geraniums, -"i-in..
" Coleus.
" Begonias. "
" Cannas, Standard,

Pansy Plants,

Clara Bedman Salvia,

The Queen Pelargonium,

$2.00 per 100

$5.00 per 100
60c •' "
$2.00 " "
$3.00 " "

30,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

NOW READY.

Standard Varieties, - $1.00 per 100

1897 Varieties, - - $5.00 " "

Except Lily Dean and Flora Hill. - $6.00 per tOO
Triumph, Daybreak and Armazindy, 4.00 "

The Morris Floral Go.

MORRIS. ILL.

Mention Am. Florist when writing.

H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Wben writing, mention American Florist.

...NEW CARNATIONS...

WHITE CLOUD.

White, large, fragrant tlowers; strong
habit, constant bloomer. A. C. S. Cer-
tificate.

NEW YORK (Ward).

Bright cerise pink. Strong, vigorous
habit. Early. Certificate.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward,.

Clear, silvery pink, strong habit, con-
stant bloomer. Certificate. Scarlet, strong habit, resembling Portia
Prices for above varieties. $2 per dozen; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000.
\)yE HAVE all the principal t897 Novelties and other Standard varieties at lowest prices.

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette. Ind.

GOLD NUGGET.

Best yellow, only slightly marked with
red. Strong habit, constant bloomer.
Missed A. C. S. Certificate by one point
for lack of fragrance.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).

White, tragrant, free bloomer, strong
habit.

BON TON (Ward).

jatural

STOLLERY BUO'S mm.miEM;

I Experiences |

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CARNATIONS

Ready now. ocuu mc yuur ^

address on a postal and receive t
them regularly, during the fe

season.

BON TON

Grand New ^ ^ jt jt
Scarlet Carnation jt

SIOOO per 100, 875 per 1,000.

Flora Hill, the finest white -S.5 00 per 100.

SIO.CO per 1,000.

a. M. Bradt, the finest varifjated. 8K.C0 per 100,

8,50.00 per 1,000, January Delivery.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

Always mention the American Flo
rist when writing to advertisers.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

ROSES.

Bridesmaid

pp5{®| I $1.50 per 100,

lI Franrfl i SI2.50 per 1000,

ua rrance i puttin^a

Meteors i ^-umngs.

Kaiserin I

CARNATIONS.

WilllamScott

Nancy Hanks 1

Tidal Wave 1 $1.00 per lOO.

Portia I S7.50 per 1000.

Lizzie McCcwan I

Kohinoor I

Daybreak i

Triumph I

Emma Wocher I

Meteor $1.50 per 100.

Coidfinch : SIZ.OO per lOOO.

Lizzie Gilbert

Harrison's White

Brideamaid I

Flora Hill i

K","^?"" i $3.00 per 100.

MayorPingree.;.:.:.;..;.:: i S25-00 per 1000.
Jubilee j

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

DIRECTORY rOR 1898

Will he out early in the year.

H'r/te for advertising rates

American Florist Company,

324 Dearborn Street. Chicago.

iSg7.

The Americam Florist.

543

Baltimore.

STATi; (II' TKADi; — VAKIOIS WINDOW ]>i;c-
ORATIONS. — BAD WKATIIKR MAKICS GDUl)
PRICES BY SHORTKNING THE Sl'PPI.Y.

The holiday season is upon us, but the
store men are generally non-committal
so tar as giving comparisons between this
;in(l preceding seasons is concerned.
About the most definite expression that
can lie obt.-iined is, "Well, trade is fair
and prospects are encouraging," or, "it
is too early yet to say what trade is going
to be, but we are having our usual orders,"
or, "Prices are about the same as usual,"
or some similar mildly optimistic remark.

The stores arc mostly decorated, and
some of them very prettih'. At Sam'l
Feast & Sons' the large window was car-
peted with selaginella: several fine speci-
mens of oranges, cyclamens, cypripediums
and erica being arranged to show up
through it, with a large Harrisii at each
side. Asparagus climbed up the comers
and festooned the ceiling of the w^indow
and the space Ijetween the tops of tlie
plants .and the ceiling was rendered
attractive instead of vacant by having a
dozen fine Adiantum Farlej-ense in gilt
<irnamcntal pots suspended at irregular
heights and intervals by wires so fine as
not to show. The ferns, w-hich were
from five to si.\ inch pots, and very well
furnished, seemed like globes of feathery
green and made a very pleasing eft'ect.

John Cook had orange plants full of
fruit showing through southern smilax
all the way up one side of his window, a
mass of cypripedium insigne at the bot-
tom and a beautifully grown balloon of
Asparagus Sprengerii at the back. Wni.
J. Hallidaj' had his entire store trans-
formed into a bower of green by covering
the ceiling with southern smilax, which
with the palms and potted plants around
about concealed the straight lines of the
interior completely.

Several stores have postponed their
decorations till later in the week, either
to have them fresh for Christmas Eve or
on account of the bad weather on Mon-
day.

The weather has been badly against
bringing Christmas stock to perfection,
and the able grower who has succeeded
in producing first-class flowers, in spite
of the clouds and rain of the last two
months deserves the good prices and
brisk demand that he is finding this week.
M.VCK.

Other Roses in a Kaiserin House.

What red and pink roses can we grow
most successfully in a house with K. K.
\ictoria for summer and fall bloom, grown
in soUd beds, year after j'ear, and kept
cool in winter ?

The K. A. Victoria have done well for
us this year; they are planted in the
north beds of a house 30 feet wide, with
the north slope slightly longer than the
south. We wish to plant the front and
middle beds to red, pink, and perhaps a
few yellow roses, and have thought of
Beauty and Testout; would they do?
Would La France or Bridesmaid be better
or freer than Testout ? What would Me-
teor do under these conditions from May
to December? What would be best for a
lew yellows ?

The house is high, dry, light and well
ventilated. HoYT Bros.

For solid beds and such high houses I
should think American Beauty would be
the red rose to grow, as it will sell any-
where if any variety can be sold. Meteor
is a splendid summer rose; the only one

]ierliaps of its class and color, but I have
found that it is liable to make too strong
wood when its roots have the unlimited
freedom of a solid bed; very strong bot-
tom shoots seldom ]iroducea well-sha])cd
or finely-coloretl llower, even during the
hottest summer weather. This may seem
strange, but it is a fact all the same. Me-
teor is at its best on a raised bench, in a
very light hou.sc, not very far from the
glass, and occupying the whole structure,
so that it can have a little fire on cold
nights, when other varieties nuiynot need
any.

Should past experience show that your
soil is adapted to the growing of Tes-
touts I think it would, when established,
prove very satisfactory if given the south
side liAl, where it will be fairly close to
the glass. After being rested naturally
through the winter, pruned, and started
slowh' like a hybrid, it makes luxuriant
growth and blooms most profusely. Fine
Testouts will alwa\-s sell summer or
winter.

On the other hand, when Bridesmaid is
handled properly, old and strong plants'
will give finer blooms in the summer than
many growers cut in winter. Wli}- not
try for pink, both Testout and Brides-
maid ? La France, except when it does
exceptionally \vell, comes too washy, and
ordinarily is neither a good grower nor a
good seller.

.\s a \'ellow for summer work. Perle is
without a rival, given a solid bed, plenty
of room and liberal treatment; and it will
grow and liloom more freely than any
other rose that I know, and prove satis-
factorv in everv wa-^ . Kodt. Si.mpson.

Verbena King

ONE MiLLION

to otter the following seaBon
In yj of the latest and beft
mammoth named vare. in
cultivation, free from rust or
mildew. Satisfaction and
safe arrival euaranteed In
every. way to all Darts of U. S.
Ida. (S (JO cts per 100:

K«»OTKO PETUNIA CUTTINGS, double
Dreer's and Henderson's latest strains. finest on earth,
® $1 25 per UKI; iflO 110 per lOOU, Express prepaid.

HELIOTROPES, rooted cuttings, 10 named vara.,
$1 00 per 100; Ss.dO per l.COO. Kxpress prepaid.
TESTIMONIALS.

C. Hl'MFEIJl. DEAR Sik:-Wb wish to thank yon

for the extra tine Verbena Culllnps received. They

were the finest we ever saw; also for the extra count

wethankyou. Resp'y, TIPTON & HURST,

Little Kock. Ark,

C. HU.MFBLD. DEAR Sir: TourVerh'^na Cuttings
received this day. Ihey are the finest cuttlnKs 1 ever
received; a credit to any florist; none bPtter

Yuurs Resp'y, GEO. T- SrifL'NBMAN.
Blue Point, L. I., N. Y.

CASH PLEASE.

C. niMrELD, - Clay Center. Kan.

100.000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000: $50 per 10000.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country.

Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

50.000 SMILAX

byi

■ 100, 84,00

GERANIUMS

mixed, from 2 in. pots. 82.25
per 100, 820.00 per 1000.

FRED BOERNER,
■ — Cape May. N. J.

.^.^^VERBENAS..^.^

The finest collection in America. 35 varieties,
every one a gem— mammoth size, striking colors.
erreen as grass :ind as clean as a whistle. Rooted
Cuttings, 60 cts per hundred; $5 00 per thousand.
Strong plants, full of cuttings 8'J 00 per hundred.

STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, III.

Mention American Flortat.

GHRYSflNTHBMUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson, Montmort. Ivory, Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow), Wanamaker, etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $t.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 Mernmac St.. Lowell. Mass.

Mention American Floiiat.

ROSES.

FIELD-GROWN, OWN ROOTS.

No. 1. two to four ft., cut back to two ft,

Marechal Niel, Yellow Rambler, Hybrid Per-
petuals, Mosses, Hardy Climbers, Madame
Plantier, and Wichuraiana.

All on own roots except Marechal Niel,

which are grafted on non sprouting roots.

These plants are very strong ana well shaped.

Prices on application ,

W. F. HEIKES, Mgr., Huntsville, Ala.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "Comments and Facte."

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenfield, Pa.

V miles below Plttsburii, I'a,

Mil

Double Crant, Lll KHvorlte. S. A. Nu
Sallerol, lv>' It'iif (Teranhims In »lx colors, stronn and
well rootPd, $1 JU per lib. postpaid; trom -'^i-ln pots.
*■-',, 'il.l per 1(10

Cbryeanthemum FrutesceDS llallerli, tlnest yellow
daisy In coraiuerctf, line color, free bloomer, from :vln.
pote. $1,110 per do/.

Beyonla ArBCntea Gutt'ita, rooted. Jl.jO per lOO:
from ^H-ln pnt« $-' 30 per l(»l,

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
PAUL MADER, - East Stroudsburg, Pa.

GERANIUMS.

Graii'l Bfddcrs; al?,o New and Fancy kinds.

Plants 81,30 per 100 bv express; Sl.tiO by mail.
PANSIES-Wcts, per 100 by mail; seed, 1000 2U cts.
Begonias, Coleus. Petunias, Verbenas, etc. A list

and further information any time.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,

ETC., ETC.

Jj!%.C7C3]S "W. ]ix.A.rr7ffxnr<3.,
The Reading Nursery, READING, IttASS.

ESTABLISHKH 18^1.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these column?

544

The American Florist,

Dt

-5y

Los Angeles. Cal.

BICYCLE ACCIDENT TO B. F. COLLINS. —
LIGHT FROSTS. — OR.\XGES PROMISE WELL

— GENERAL NEWS AND PRICES.
B. F. Collins met with a serious mishap
a few da3-s ago while riding his wheel.
He was bruised considerably, ^vhich will
keep him housed up for a week or two.
During his disability his btisiness will he
attended to by his able assistant Miss
Sexton.

On the low grounds in some sections in
and near the city the frosts of the past
two weeks have killed the tender stiifl'
and the cold weather generally has caused
a scarcity of nearly all kinds of flowers.

Several parties are planting Roman
hyacinth (imported) sets, to see if they can
be profitably grown here for the eastern
trade.

Mrs. Whittlesey, of Boyle Heights is
cutting some fine Gontiers and other
roses as well as poinsettias for our city
stores, ilrs. Whittlesey has frostless
ground and grows all in the open, and
cuts roses all winter.

Fred. Raft'erty, of Santa Ana is sending
in some fine Farquhar violets,

Violet Princess of Wales is in demand
here; it comes into bloom earlier than the
California.

The great specialty of the Redondo
Beach Floral Co. is carnations. The
company is pushing ahead .'ind will jilant
ten acres of young carnations within the
next few months.

At the last meeting of the Los .\ngeles
Florists' Society, Air. Scharff of the
Paradise Nurseries, Pjisadena, read ;i very
interesting and instructive essay on the
eucalyptus which was greatly ajjiire-
ciated.

If rain does not come soon some flelds
of freesias will suffer and parties who are
now quoting prices for large size bulbs
will- be unable to fill contracts.

While six degrees of frost is acknowl-
edged in some places in the citrus belt no
one will confess to anv damage to the
orange crop which isestimated at 12,000
car-loads of 330 lioxes each.

Capt. F. Edward Graj', of the Ingleside
Nurseries is about finishing another
greenhouse 20x125 feet. This to be used
mainly for carnations. In addition to
this, during the summer, he built onelath
and three cloth houses. From his carna-
tion field he is cutting 4,000 to 5,000
daily. This is not enough to supply the
demand at his handsome store l-l-O S.
Spring street, Los Angeles.

Ruling retail prices on cut flowers,
roses, -to cents to ,$1 per dozen. Car-
nations, 15 to 20 cents per dozen; violets,
15 cents per bunch of fifty; poinsettias, 10
cents per head. D. R. Woods.

St. PauL

Trade has been fairly active with all
kinds of cut flowers in good demand.
While the supply h;is not been large, it
has about kept even with the demand,
and good stockhassold readily. Beauties
have been eagerlj' sought after and
though prices have been soaring upwards
for several, days, still price appears to be
no object if good blooms can be obtained.

In the line of greens trade is very good.
Prices, especially on lycopodium, are very
low, while stocks are large. Advance
Christmas orders are coming in freely,
and the country trade will be exception-
ally good. Shoppers are numerous and
inqtnries plentifid, though actual sales are
a little slow. But as trade is better in all
lines than last vear, the florists will

undoubtedly be twice glad before the end
<if the week. Glad to see the orders come
in. and glad when the last one is
delivered on Saturday.

The weather during this month has
been more favorable than usual for
December, and a good crop for Christmas
is in evidence at nearly all of the growers'
places. There is also a good supply of
good plants and these will sell readily.
The tendency among Iiuyers is to buy
more plants, greens, etc. and fewer cut
flowers at holiday times.

L. L. May & Co. have a fine display of
azaleas, lilies, primroses, cyclamen, etc.
The large conservatory in connection
with their store aft'ords ample room for
showing their stock to customers.

Holm & Olsen on St. Peter street have
a nice display of jjotted plants and greens
and report business very satisfactory.

Vogt Bros, have three stores during the
holidays and are kept very busy with
their green trade. Christmas trees are in
evidence on every street comer In everv
vacant lot, at many of the grocery stores
and on the market. This branch of the
trade is not handled by the florists.

C. F. Haupt, the west side florist has a
fine hou.se of violets, and quite a large
number of 'mums, kept cool and held for
the Christmas trade.

R. C. Soeger another of the west side
growers has a fine house of roses just in
crop. His Brides and Bridesmaid are
among the finest in this market. Mr.
Seeger also grows carnations, violets, etc.
as well as a general line of bedding plants.
Every inch of space in his houses is
utilized to advantage — a feature which
more of the growers should imitate.

Fellx.

Ghrysantiiemum

The SENSATION
Of the Seasont^^J*

Frank Hardy

C.Ttifli-uti'd by the l;omlllitt^■c■^ <,i tin-
Sui-ietv of .Vinerica at New York
and Piiiladelphia.

J^" Fir.st prize amon

The best mid-

hites wherever exhibited.^
n white to date and indisjjt
r whether forexhibitiqu or t

.•ut llower trade. Plants readv March
..i.lers lill.-d in rotation.

Price, per plant, 50c: per dozen. $3: J.^ at I00rat>.

per 100. $20: per 1000. $15U. i-^O .ic looo tmi.

A. HERRINQTON,

Florham Farms, - M4DIS0N, NEW JERSn.

The Yellow Fellow

cliid. 5Iid-seas

I : $3.00 per dozen

i.l.TonU:
ipLT" for
rich brig

'■nt and can

Bud tinted

constitution

Wm, H. Chadwick

Madeline Pratt

\ phenomeual seedling, the grundest of the year.
A star production. Certificated at Chicago, Bos-
ton, New York and Philadelphia. An immense,
graceful incurved bloom, waxy white, occasionally
tinted pink. Growth, habit, stem and foliage sim-
grow it satisfactorily. It cannot be praised too-

Certificated 1896. Named for the sweet little miss on tin
Chrysanthemum certificate; snowy white, high built bloom
A very beautiful flower. Early mid-season. Best four ter-
minals grown cool. 35 cts. each; $2.00 per dozen.

in.-li i.ots distribiitPd :\T:iir-h 1st. Advnncn orders alrciidv

.GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N. Y.

CARNATION
CHRYSANTHEMUM
AND CANNA

NEW CARNATIONS....

NOVELTIES '''"• Spi-ing 1898

J We can supplT you all the
in one order In one e.\pre

best nen

press shlpmei

first class plants.

Des

guarante
Mrs. S. A. Northway | pgf Jq^ $2,00:

Evfn'na - Per 100, $10,00:

White Cloud 1 Per 1000, $75.00.

Cold Nugget '

NEW CHRYSANTHEMIMS

NEW CANNAS

The Yellow Fellow
Madeline Pratt
Pennsylvania
Mrs. C. H. Pierce
Mrs. C. H. Weeks

Wm. H. Chadwick.
Frank Hardy
Autumn Clow
Mrs. Arthur J. Cator

Pres. Cleveland Souv. de Mad. Crozy
Pres. Max Michelli

flClS ElASTICA

l»e.r lOO

$40.U0. $50.00. $60.00
A big stock. True large leaved

Burbank

Englewood

Allemania

Burgundia

Austria

Maidens Blush

Yellow Crozy

Atlanta

America

Italia

Secy. Chabanne

Philadelphia

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iSgy.

The Am eric ax Florist.

545

A Word to the Boys.

You arc starting; now, as I understand,
for the first time in aetual business. A
few words of advice from one who started
in the same position you now hold, many
years ago, maj- he worth your listening
to.

Keniember that you have sold some-
thing to your employer and arc bound as
,ui honest young man todelivcrwhat you
have sold. Vou have sold not merely,
certain hours of your time, but you have
sold your best thought and your best ef-
fortsi not limited In- hour.s, nor eireuni-
seribed by rules. When the day comes
that vou can no longer give to the busi-
ness with which you are connected the
best that is in you, then, if you arc hon-
est and upright, as I take j'ou to be, you
will at once sever your connection with
that business. Carelessness, inattention
to duty and the shirking of work are
forms of dishonest}' only a little less in
degree than the stealing of the goods of
your employer.

Before l)egiiuiing any work make sure
that vou understand fidly what is re-
(piired. Having a full understanding of
this, let your first efl'ort in all cases be to
accurately execute it with careful atten-
tion to the smallest details. No matter
how slow the work goes at first, be sure
it is done right. As you become more
familiar with it, you can work more rap-
idly, but remember that always and
everywhere, accuracy is of many times
more importance than speed.

If the work gets ahead of you, do not get
excited and nervous, dropping one thing
unfinished, for another. Keep steadily at
it, finishing each matter before taking up
another. Steady work wins over hasty
work, everj- time.

If your work is done for the time being,
don't stand still and wait for some one
to tell you what to do next. Find some-
thing to do.

Keep v'our eyes open and learn every
detail of the business. When j'ou can do
so, without neglecting your own particu-
lar work, help someone else. The other
fellow will appreciate it, your employer
will appreciate itand3'ou will learn some-
thing new.

Be prompt in beginning work in the
morning and not too prompt in quitting
at night. Even if it is already quitting
time it will do no harm to ask the " Boss "
before you put on your coat, "Anything
more to-night?"

Keep j-our wits about }-ou alwaj-s, and
don't go to sleep over your work. Don't
lounge and don't slouch when you walk.

Be accurate in your statements, don't
be afraid to ask about what ^-ou don't
know of your own work, but for other
questions, choose a seasonable time

Above all things, don't lie. B. Jones.

[Mr. Jones says he will have something
to say to employers, too, one of these
days. — Ed.]

Red Cedar Benches.

Visitors to the establishment of Air.
Richard Witterstaetter at Sedanisville,
O., this summer while his new houses
were building, noticed that he was using
red cedar for benches if they were not too
much absorbed in taking notes of some
of his new wrinkles in greenhouse build-
ing, or in casting envious e^-es on a
field of Evelina. He writes as follows:
"In regard to the red cedar lumber it is
just double in price that of white pine.
The grade I used was $35 per 1,000 feet
White pine 3rd common here sells at
$17.50 per 1,000. It lasts about five

times as long, judging from the bench I
have had in use for six years. The boards
in question, if a jack plane were run over
then; would show a light surface, the
only decay being on the end, where the
side upright lioard jjasses the ends of the
bottom. This I have overcome in my
new houses by placing the side upon the
bottom beds. The decaved ends amounted

to about an % of an inch on each end.
The only trouble with it is to get the
right length to cut to, as it runs from 7
to 1+ feet long and from 4 to 8 inches
wide.

Chester, Pa.— Messrs. J. K. Smith &
Sons have opened a flower stand in the
railroad station

Jardinieres, Potsf Pedestals

ADAPTED TO

Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
and Decorations.

'Write us for Illustrations
and Prices.....

^

mm & TYRRELL, 42=44 Lake St., CHICAGO.

H. P. ROSES

No-w is the time to start H. P. Roses for Easter Sales. Every
up-to-date florist should have this stock in good shape for Easter.
Our stock is first class and of the right kinds, -well branched, -with
good fibrous xooi%.-J-t^^^^

CRIMSON RAMBLER
MARGARET DICKSON

OWN ROOTS (<> $2.00 per doz.: $15.00 per 100.

nermosa

Anna de DIesbach
Coquette des Alps
Gen. Jacqueminot
Mrs. John Laing
Magna Charta
Paul Neyron
llrich Brunner

2 Year Dormant

OWN ROOTS. Per Doz.,
$1 75: perlOO. $13.00.
BUDDED, Per Doz . $1 50;
per 100. $12.00.

American Beauty

La France

Mad. Chas. Wood

Gloire de Lyonnalse

Mar. P. Wilder

Malmaison

CI these we have

budded stock

only.

Per 100. $12.00.

IMmc. Planticr.

OWN ROOTS, Extra heavy, per
100. $8.00.

HRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS

Defender ,
Wedding,
Ivory. Ida,
Mra. J. G .

c

■ Any of the following at $1.50 perdozen; $10.00 per JOO.

^^^y Alcaznr, Beaute Lyonnalse. Buff Ualry, ConBtellallon, CTystaMna. Chas. Davis.

^■" Euuene Dallledouze. Enfant de Deux Mondea, Evangeline. Golden

Geo. Bramhall. Gretchen Buettner, Golden Ilalr. Golden Trophy, U. W. Ketman.
Joanna. Jayne. Louis Boehmer. Lorelei. Miss Minnie Wanamaker. Mrs. Jerome Jones.
Whilldln. Major Bonnaffon. Mme. F. Berttmann. Mayflower, Mrs. W. H. Rand. Mrs. Moses J V/ent-
worth, Mrs. Col. J. Thompson, Mrs. Potter Palmer. Mrs. HiKlnbotbam. Miss M. M. Johnson ,
Mrs. H. Robinson. Mlllbrook. Mrs. A.J.Jones. Miss May WllUmson. Merry Monarch, Mrs. Perrln
Midnight. Marion Cleveland, Miss Agnes L. Dalsfcov, Mrs J. Peabody, Mrs. Geo. J. Magee. Margaret Jef-
fords, Mrs. Martlo A. Ryerson. Nlveus. New York. Oakland. Philadelphia. Paul Noisette. Pitcher & Manda
Relne d.\ngleterre. Shavings. Sunclad, The Queen. Thanksgiving, VIvland-Morel, William Simpson
White Swan, Yellow Queen, Y'anoma, Yellow Monarch.

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546

The American Florist.

Dec. 2S,

Blooming of Marechal Niel.

On page 474 of the issue of December
11 "Subscriber" asks what to do to make
his plants bloom. In reply Mr. Simpson
has given some good sound advice; but as
the plants may possibly be in a house
where it might be difficult to follow that
advice without injviry to other inmates
of the same greenhouse, the following
treatment may help suliscriber, and cer-
tainly will make his plant bloom if he
goes about it with reasonable intelligence.
If, as he sa3's, the plant has made strong
vigorous growth, and he has not cut it
back for sometime past, start by gradu-
ally withholding water at the root and
after four or five weeks of this treatment,
he will on examination find the eyes on
the older part of the strong shoots con-
siderably more prominent than they were
at the start; the withholding of the
water at the roots will also somewhat
check the rapid growth of j'oung soft
foliage and wood, but not altogether Of
course it will not do to withhold the
water to the extent of making the wood
shrivel, and it may be necessary to
syringe the foliage over head occasionally
to keep down red spider and other
insects; by a little careful watching all
these things can be avoided and yet have
the wood somewhat hardened ofl' and the
eyes somewhat more prominent in fourto
six weeks. When this is accomplished,
examine the strong shoots carefully to
find the last good plump eyes nearest the
young growth; at this point give the
shoot a twist of two or three turns; this
will enable Subscriber to double the top
of the shoot back ver3- easilj' so that it
forms practically a letter V with the soft
top hanging somewhat lower than the
better matured part of the shoot; serve
every shoot on the plant the same waj'.
This" will check the flow of sap and throw
it back into the eyes on the older wood
without giving any severe check, and
diverting the flow of sap to making new
growth only from the ends as is nearly
always the case with Marechal Niel when
pruned back without having the wood
previously thoroughlj- ripened oft".

When I used to grow this rose in houses
wnfh other teas I could always insure
getting a good crop of this glorious rose
for Christmas, and by careful calculation
could get another good crop by first of
April. It takes at this season of the year
five to six weeks to get the plants into
the right condition to treat as above. As
soon as all the shoots are twisted, bent
back and tied in position, start in gradu-
ally watering at the root, light at first,
with plenty of syringing of the stems and
foliage, and in about three to four weeks
the buds will begin to show. As soon as
you are satisfied the buds are set which
they will at every eye, the plant should
have Hberal treatment of moisture and
some liquid manure at the root occasion-
ally. Should any ej'cs break into new
strong growth instead of buds, twist and
double back as soon as long enough to do
so. This throws the whole strength of
the plant into the buds instead of the
young shoots.

Presuming that the treatment has been
a success, as soon as the crop of buds are
cut, the tops which were doubled back
should be cut clean off where twisted, and
the plant allowed to make another
growth. This time the shoots will not be
so long, but will be more numerous as
the eye next to where each bud was cut
will usually start into growth and niake
a stout wiry shoot. As soon as it is two
or three feet long the same treatment
recommended for first crop should be
resorted to, and another good crop of

flowers secured before the summer heat is
too great. After the second crop is cut,
the summer weather can then be used to
advantage to .give the plant a good rest,
after which all the small useless wood can
be carefully pruned out and the good
wood left for future use.

This, in mj' experience, is all the pruning
or cutting back proper any climbing rose
should ever have, and if carefulh- followed
will give the best results in blooms

A short time ago, I received a letter
from a "Working Gardener" without any
other signature, asking questions to be
answered.

I must respectfully decline to answer
any correspondent who does not sign his
name. I cannot say anying about it un-
less the party writing said letter signs
his name, the same of course to be treated
as a matter confidential between himself
and myself. I take this means of answer-
ing "Working Gardener," so that he will
know the reason wh\' he has not been
otherwise answered. John N. May.

Chrysanthemums — Petals Turning Brown.

Ed. Am, Florist: — Can some one tell
wh^- ever3^ bloom on our Indiana 'mums
turned brown and mouldv just before
they were read\- to cut? Otherwise it
promises to be a valuable variety with
us, on account of its beautiful color and
lateness. We are running our houses
with only a little heat on account of Mrs.
J. Geo. lis, which is our best and latest
'mum, being in prime at Christmas and a
grand varictv, barring a little weakness
of stem. " A. R. M.

Larchmont, Wash.

It is always very hard to diagnose a
serious ailment a thousand miles or more
away, and especiallv so in this case, as

the turning of petals to a brown, as if
burnt, or the petals looking as if mouldy
or rotting, may result from two or three
causes. The most frequent cause, how-
ever, is over-feeding, or feeding with too
strong stimulants, after the flo\ver has
begun to show color. It may also be
caused by a very warm, hot sun, follow-
ing two or three cloudy days, the plants
during the dark weather make a soft
growth, and a blazing sun causes them to
wilt and burn. Another cause is damp
houses at night, shut up close, and not
thoroughlj' aired. There are manj- red
and pink varieties, Indiana being one,
and a few white which are much given to
this complaint and need careful attention,
but, generalh' speaking, an\'thing that
tends to a soft growth, places the plant
in a condition that the petals become
easilv burnt. E. A. Wood.

Brixswick, Maine.— Mr. Jas. Dennett
died on Tuesday, December 14, at the age
of 69 years. Mr. Dennett established the
first hothouses in this town many years
ago.

Cane Stakes

10 to 12 feet, $25.00 for 10,0
$3.00 per 1,0

Ficus

$25.00 per 100 feet.

3-in pot plants, 4 to 6 leaves, crown
cuttings, JiS.OO per lOO.

A. C. OELSCHIG,

TERMS CASH. SAVANNAH, GA.

MONEY FOR YOU

Others are
Planting

GLADIOLI ^ri"

Why Not You?

OUR STOCK IS UNEXCELLED. PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.
IT TELLS HOW TO GROW THEM.

GiisDiiian Gladiolus Co., Euclid, 0.

The American florist
Company's

DIRECTORY

of flORISTS.
NLRSERYMEN
and SEEDSMEN

«^

of the United States and Canada is now under-
going; a thorough revision, and the sixth edition
will be ready early in 1898.

succEs.soK TO N-STfErrEMS

mu/acfurer of STEFFENSBRO?

FLORISTS
DESIGNS

.<e,^^„ ^^-AND SUPPLIES.—

J>35 ^AST a/ -^THEET. NEW YORK C/TY.

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Rochester, N. Y.

ANXIETY AS TO CHKISTM ASTRADE. — DEATH
OF HENRY E. liOARDMAN. — ASSIGNEE
WINt/s REPORT.

I'lowers of all descriptions are none too
lilcntiful, and some anxiety is felt in many
<|uartcrs as to the supply for Christinas,
but it is too early to predict anything; con-
cerninjj either their (juantity or quaUty.
The week passed without any specially
brisk demand, excepting; two or three lit
tie dinners which called for table and hall
decorations; our florists, however, have
reason to antici])ate a fjood trade for
Christmas; orderscanie in early this year,
and many sales in plants have been made
for a week or so, while in former years
nearl}' the whole bulk of the trade had to
be done in the last two or three days.
The stores are all well stocked with
plants, arranged into larjje banks and in
the show windows, every space is utilized
for their accommodation, even the spa-
cious stores of Salter Bros, seem to be too
small on such occasions, while all the rest
of us have to submit to circumstances as
best we can. We hope that every one of
our florists, be he engaged in the retail or
the wholesale business, will have no cause
to complain of a poor Christmas trade;
all should enjoj' a liberal patronage so
that their minds will be glad and their
bank accounts show the balance on the
right side, then they may have really a
merry Christmas.

On December 14 Henry E. Boardman,
who formerly was in the nursery business
in this city, but who in lateryears devoted
his time entirely to the breeding of Hol-
stein cattle, died at the age of 57. Both
he and his father before him were well
known nurserymen in j-ears gone by as
man}- of our older associates will remem-
ber. The original nursery and the green-
houses have disappeared years ago;
streets were laid out and residences were
built up so that nothing whatever
remains now to remind us of the once
well kept grounds, save a few old speci-
men trees which escaped destruction. .\
wife, a son and a daughter survive him,
also one brother, S. R. Boardman, who
resides on North Manitou Island, Lake
Michigan.

W. S. Wing, the assignee of Fred. S.
Young, the nurseryman, filed his report
on December 15, in the county clerk's
office. The accounting shows a balance
of $647.61 to be divided among the cred-
itors. J. B. K.

Spots on Rose Leaves. — Answering A.
S., Marietta, O., the spots on the leaves
are not lice as you suppose and will do
no harm, except disfiguring the foliage.
The fresh cow manure is the cause. It
develops a small round fungus, clear, with
a black spot in the center. This fungus
explodes, sending the black part up in the
air to fall on the leaves as it comes down.
It is very sticky and attaches itself firmly
to whatever it touches, soon hardening.
If A. S. will look carefully across the bench
when the sun is bright, he will see this
operation plainly and can hear a very
slight noise connected with it. The best
remedy is to remove the manure at once
and replace with a mideh of, at least,
partially decomposed manure. Perfectly
fresh cow manure should never be used as
a nmlch for a bench of roses not dormant.
Your trouble, I fancy, if the mulch is left
as it is, will get worse for about a week
and then decrease and be practicalh- over
in about two weeks more. X.

Please mention the American Florist
eyery time you write to an advertiser.

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MRS. ARTHUR J. CATON

In Bloom OCTOBER 6"Light Bronze
DWARP--3 TEET

Stem and Foliage Perfect. In Size, Form and
Substance EXCELS ANY VARIETY
of Its Season, -jt -j* -j*

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RICHMOND, IND.

NATHAN SMITH & SONS,

ADRIAN, MICH.

VALOHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO.

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To Florists

flL^^ wanting to grow jtjtjt.jtjt.jtj*

J^^k F^Dir^ A^ (Heath) we offer

'm below ' the Two

^ BEST EASTER VARIETIES.)

Fine Bushy One- Year-Old Plants from 4-inch PotsJfJ*^*

Erica persoluta ALBA, $15.00 per 100.
ROSEA, 12.00 '• 100.

Cash with Order.

Box 78.

A. SCHULTHEIS,

College Point, L. I.

Larger plants two-year old from
.5 inch pots. - $35.00 per 100.
You can bring this in flower for
Easter. . . . No charges for packing.

Save 25 per cent. Duty.
Mention American FIorlBt.

PLACE HOLIDAY ORDERS
NOW FOR KELSEY'S

Brilliant

GREEN
and BRONZE

• • • AND • • •

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS

GALAX LEAVES...

(Finest Leaves and Packing.)
GA L AX-Large or Bmall, either color, per 1000. $1.00;

.jtlOO lots. Toe per 1000.
LEUCOTHOK SPRAVS-Per 100. 75c; per 1000,

$f..OO. Wholesalers supplied at very epeclal rates.

I am packing Original Assorted Cases for Florists
as follows:

r- A ^P A 5000 Galax, assorted s'zea and colors,
^^JC rt for #375.

r'ACp R Same as Cnse A. and 200 Leucothoe
Vrti^Ci i_> spraAB additional, for J»5. 00.
r* A Cp C lO.OOOGalax, assorted sizes and colors,

TERMS CASH -Shipments from Boston or North

Give explicit shipping dlrecllo

1 full Information KHEE, Aadress all communlcatloos to the Introducer,

HARLAN P. KELSEY, 1150 Trcmont Building, Boston, Mass.

Mention American Florist.

548

The American Florist.

Dec. 25,

Wi.

Telephone

«*a Harrison

85

Estimates furnished on application
Correspondence relative to the evecution of Fine
Printing and Binding solicited

The Regan
Printing House

We
Make

Seed
and Nursery
Catalogues

Book and Catalogue
Manufacturers

mmm

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Plymouth Place
Chicago

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mmsi^ms

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Tiffin, O.

But ti-w cities of this size can lioast of
as larjic a grcciiliousc plant as that
owned by Mr. Lewis I'lrich. The plant
covers five acres of ground, two-thirds of
which is under glass, while more houses
.ire being conteinpl.-ited for the near fu-
lure. The history of Mr. I'lrich's bus-
iness is rather interesting.

Some twenty-two years ago he con-
ducted ;i pros))erous drug store; the love
for flowers and plantswith both him and
his veueral)le mother amounted almost
to .-i Dassion, and this led him to erect a
small lean-to back of his store; as
years passed on the place was enlarged;
"until, in 1,SS2, the first two houses,
known as No. 1 and 2, were erected in
1 heir present location, on Sycamore street.
The (leinand for flowers, both locally and
from the surrounding towns and villages,
induced .\lr. Ulrich to dispense with his
(h iig store and to embark in the green-
liouse business. In ISS-t the increase in
business made it necessar\- to erect a third
house, and a year later a fourth one was
built. Little by little the place continued
exi)anding until in 1892 we find Mr.
ririeh managing fourteen well built
houses in a manner that would have been
a credit to one "born amid flowers."

.\11 of the fourteen houses are built in
the most approved manner, fitted up with
all the necessary appliances and given
Ijerfect ventilation and heating facilities.
Order and system obtains everywhere.
Roses, carnations and violets of the best
standard varieties are grown with
marked success, though plants and bulb-
ous stock receive their share of attention.
.\mong the latter Mr, Ulrich has a nov-
elty in the way of a dwarf calla, which he
grows in 3-inch pots and of which he has
about 4-,000 plants. The entire stock
was raised from a plant which his mother
obtained about twenty years ago.

If there is one place in the establish-
ment which Mr. Ulrich takes more pride
in showing than another, it is one of his
large carnation houses. This house cov-
ers 50x100. It is reached by wav' of the
Ijoiler room and is rather unicjue in its
constmction. Pipe purlins hold up the
roof, and these in turn are held in posi-
tion by pipe posts. The north wall is 9
feet high, and over this extends a Marechal
Niel rose bush, bearing thousands of
flowers. The south wall is 3V2 feet high,
and as the ground has a natural slope of
•!■ feet, the roof slopes 91/2 feet. The car-
nations are planted in solid beds, with
walks dug out between them to give head
room in the lower part of the house. It
is a splendid house, well adapted for the
purpose of growing carnations.

Business conditions are favorable and
the stock looks fine. Homo.

Duty on Spoiled Bulbs.

1 would like to see an expression of
opinion in the columns of the American
Florist on certain features of the tariff
law now in operation. I refer especiall_v
to theeoUection of duty on bulbs arriving
in a rotten condition.

Undoubtedly all importers, as well as
myself, have had already costlj' experi-
ence in this direction. I had in recent
shipments about seven thousand white
Roman hyacinths which arrived com-
pletely spoiled, and upon which I had to
pay duty before learning the condition of
the goods. The bulbs having been boiight
f. o. b. on the other side, I am out not
only the cost of the bulbs but also the
duty, which seems to me a great injustice.
The tarifi" is based upon the value of mar-
ketable goods, and when only decajed

and worthless stock is received there surely
should be some provision in the present
law whereby the dnty paid on such
might be returned.

I would like to know the opinions of
other importers on this subject. By con-
certed action it might be possible to get
an amendment to the above efi'ect added
to the t.-niff regulations. \. L. S.

SiMCCi.vi, efforts are now being made to
make the American Klorists' Directory
complete in every detail. Florists, nur-
serymen and seedsmen of the United
States and Canada will find it to be of
great value. Advertising rates will be
furnished on .-iiiijlieation.

^""^^Lno catalogue

Send for electrotype and prices of

Bre^n's Patent Fincjer Spade

to be hud IIIKHI Hppllnatlon to

T. W. BREEN, Mnfr..
128 OFarrell St . SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

•■An Invaluable weedlnji Implenienl; once used, a

ays I

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

Kraft's Plant Tonic

PLANTS, PALMS and FLOWERS

A Wonderful Preparation for the Promotion of
Plant Life, Destruction of Insects and Scale.

Iff^OV StVl^ Oit-

This is one of the greatest preparations for the use of Flor-
ists and Plant Growers ever compounded. It gives to the
foliage of plants treated the bright, fresh color of healthy,
growing vegetation. It destroys all insect life infecting the
plant and eradicates scale.

^•J* Besides improving the color of the plant, it effects a
general betterment of its condition, aiding nature in dis-
seminating and retaining the sap and life of the plant.
The Tonic makes the foliage of the plant soft and pliable,
and a beautiful bright green.

■L. Price per bottle, 25 cents.

VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

14 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

AN 1898 CALENDAR

FLOWERS AS THEY GROW

> NOT AS ARTISTS
■ TO DRAW THEM.

"ART THAT ITSELF IS NATURE."

A Sample Set of Long's New
Florists' Calendars mailed for
only 20 cents in stamps.

The prettiest office ornament yet seen for the
new year. Address

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, - BUFFALO.

HARMONY

is our hobby I Harmony of color,
not of sound. Our sample cards are
practical and will help you to pre»
serve and beautify your home. Send
for them. JOHN LUCAS & CO.,
Philadelphia, New York and Chicago.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Rl ACC fr>ri:r-..],h,,„srs, (■,„,„.^v;ll,.rl,■s,Hot-
Mats, l'aint,s, (his, .1,- THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway, NEW YORK.

MANZ

CMICAOO

IS A GUARANTEE
OF SATISFACTORY
QUALITY

uakes Illustrations for tills paper.

"TX II T T For Insurance against
p^ XA I I damage by hail,

^^^ ^.XJ.^ Address

lOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. F H. 4.. Saddle River. N- J

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

For Florists and Seedsmen.
86 & 88 Dearborn St., jt jt CHICAGO.

550

The American Florist.

Dec. ^5,

English Advertising.

En. Am. Florist. English horticultural
journals have so often commented upon
the exaggerated descriptions and adver-
tisements in American catalogues that it
may be well to call their attention to the
following advertisements which has been
running for some years in one or more
garden papers. Kindly note that the
advertiser is a F. R. H. S.

NEW AND RARE ROSES ! ! !

A rose with rtowers 2 feet in circumfereiiPf. ;i

mirl cTilllsoil, I p:i.'1i.2>.

THE CARTWHEEL FLOWER!!!

Whiti- nowers, 3 to 4 ff. .ar-rnss; granil IoUms
ft. hisjh. Pl:nit in \\\>- .i|" ii iimv r..v w\\ swir

StroMi; l)UlllS, Is.fi.l . :n !, ] ' ' 'I Sei-ll 1

an.l2s.ftl. pel

I. Go

V. H. II.

This beats "Stanlev'

•ii;iiii|., 1 hire. Sulfolk.
■ Wash Tub."

B. A.

Harrisii Lilies.

Mj' L. Harrisii are from 4 to 5 inches
high and are in rose house temperature
58° to 60° night, 68° to 72° daytime;
will they be in time for Easter, or are they
too far advanced? You will kindly oblige
bv giving me a few points as above.

I. H. A.

Replying to I. H. A. would state that
his lilies should bloom in advance of Eas-
ter somewhat, but it is always well to
have the plants forward rather than back-
ward, as the3' are easily held in check by
reducing the temperature and giving
plenty of air. B.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

iivi;i»h.o-v:eii3

Greenhouse i Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St.. CHICAGO.

iir^)*_5j.^

B Hers iiii 1 1 t! 0 bust t m tcr I sht arebox
sheets imd 1 u ils t eteel \\attr spiice a 1 aruund
[frunt. Bldee and back). Write for Intormatlon.

Boilers "^^^^.^

For GREENHOUSES.

'■»^^^^,^^ KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTrUERS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buylnt; write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near WrlKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, lUL.
Mention American FlorlBt.

HOT WATER HEATERS
'-iiPSTEAN BOILERS

rtiE Standard Of Excellence

Foff TticiR Respective DEQu/REMe.yTj

CURNEY HEATER MFC. CO.

COR CONGRESS

DAVIS BROS. MANFG. CO.,

Office and Shops: 576-584 Clinton St., 569-583 Barclay St.,
lVIirv"WA.UK:EJEJ, WIS.

GREENHOUSE BOILERS A SPECIALTY.
DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER.

It lowers the vitality of vour stock, but write for partlcularB of my temperlop Apparatus,

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '^^ "^e^w"VoIJ."^^^

When wntiiiii mention American Florist.

SYRACUSE POTOY CO. flower Pots,

Bulb Pans, Hanging Baskets and Saucers

OUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, f>, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot."
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Every user of Flower Pots should correspond with us before
purchasing elsewhere. Our facilities are unequaled.

A. H. HEWS & CO., N. Cambridge, Mass.

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We are general agents for all varieties of flower pt>t8 and

.ua^a^ciaityof f LORISTS STANDARD POTS

MaDufHClured by

BRAZIL POTTERY Jc CLAY MBO. CO . Brazil. Ind.

BelDffcentrnllv located wp enn save j'ou frelKlit. Also iiead-

qiinrtera for Ki.ciKlST.-! sriM'LIKS. Write us for price lists

VAIL SEED CO.. 150 No. Delaware St.. INDIANAPOLIS. IND

FLOWER POTS.

We Manufacture all kinds of Flower Pote, etc.
Making a Specialty of

Florist Standard Pots

Send for price Ilpt and samples (which will be sent
free and we know you will give us your order:

Ja 6i SWAHN S SONSf nilnueapolU^ 'Minn.

Flower Pots.

Rlifht frnni the

llfBC

Before buying
pots write to us tor ispeclal Prices and Wi8-

couiits

Our pots are RED In color and Standard.

213 to 223 Pearl Street,

NORRISTOWN, PA.

i897.

The American Florist.

551

Economy in Boilers.

Your corrcspoiulctit II. II. R., in iisinn
seven vertical boilers, is certainly con-
suminj; much more coal than the present
profits in vegetable growing warrant,
;uul his liill for la))or must necessarily be
on the s.-mie i)ro])ortic>n; therefore his
idea ot" heating all the houses from one
centr.'il point is well founded. In the dia-
gram accompanying the inquiry the levels
of the sever.-d houses are not indicated,
hut assuming that the 10 feet wide houses
are the lowest, the cellar connected with
them would be the proper location for
the boilers, of which there should be two,
one only being fired during mild weather
and both in severe weather, and also that
in case of accident to one boiler the sec-
ond could carry the houses along until
repairs could be made.

I would suggest a continuance of the
hot water system of heating, but to have
it so arranged that it can be run under
pressure in case of an unusually cold
snap; the 4-inch cast iron pipes now in
use, if of the standard greenhouse pipe
jiattcrn, can be utilized in the rearrange-
ment.

The boilers should be placed side by
side and connected together by means of
G-inch mains, from which a 4-inch main
would run south along the connecting
passage to the central 10-foot house
where it would reduce to 3V2 inches; a
5-inch main from the boilers north to the
20-foot honse, thence west a -t-inch main
to the three 18-foot houses, the main
running across the 20-foot house being
ZVi inches. In order to avoid any misun-
derstanding I would state that the sizes
of the mains are in all cases intended as
inside diameters.

I should judge from the manner in
which your correspondent's plant has
increased from time to time, that he is
progressive, and that extensions are
likely to continue, and would therefore
advise that he put in boilers having an
ample surplus of capacit}', and even
should the extensions not materialize, the
surplus capacity would mean economy of
fuel, also that he make his chimney flues,
of which there should be two, not less
than Hi inches sf|uare.

He.nrv W. Gibbons.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH m{»re ourmle than pine

TIRES!
SASH BARSi

UP To^t FEET >",UM6TH enLOWGER.

iREENHOUSE

AND OT^ER BUItPINg MATERIAL.

Sontfi,ft>rcurIllu4trale<( BooK
"CYpAesS I.UMBERa«b|tsUSES"

Send |for8ur Special 6reenhoui»cfr cu lar.

■"■"^/^X 5Tea.n^ tymbejj- (p.,
NetHyagi<r; J&9st8n, ^^s^

When writing mention American Florist.

Tin LVAHS' IMPROVED

V£MmATiNG\
APPAJfATffS \

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improve-
ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that
building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as
to tax "the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent
mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi-
nary capabilities can put it up correctly.

Write for Cii
or Estima

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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OUR SRECiJlLTY.

LnRGC STOCK- -^ ^ -^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT

!/')^^lf Pure linseed Oil Putty.PjintyBrushes ftc

IJk write for. latest prices ^

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for CfltalogTie.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

:NTIL<\T1N& f\PPl.)8NCE.

You can not get a GOOD THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, ind.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Mentfon American Florist.

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Carmody J D. 551

Chocolate Cooler Co 635
Cleveland Seed Co ...53S
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Conley John & Son 536

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dent; KARyruAR Macrae, Providence, R. I., vlce-
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THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.
Annual Convention at Chicago, February IV and IS,
893, Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., Secretary.

CONTENTS

•['lie Cliristmas tradi- 553

I "hrysaiitheraum Society committees 555

Workot tlie Chi-ysantliemum committees 555

Theorcliid displays at Philadelpliia 555

Christmas plants in New Yorlv 556

Carnations 558

A plea for common plants 558

Smart qualiers, fine carriages and a bon bon,. , .559

Itegonia Gloire de Lorraine 559

Some Long Island carnationists 560

New Yorlc 560

Chicago 5BI

Hoston 561

St. Louis 562

Philadelphia 563

Cincinnati 563

Milwaukee.. 563

Syracuse, N,Y 563

Rochester, N. Y 564

Delaware, O 564

I'hiladelphia holiday markets from grower's

standpoint 568

l*rovidence, R, 1 568

Cleveland 569

(jreenhonse building 570

Newport, R, 1 570, 574

New Orleans 570

The seed trade 570

Northampton, Mass 571

lies Moines, la 571

Hutfalo, N, Y 572

St, Paul, Minn 573

Trenton, N. J 573

Worcester, Mass 574

< 'hristmas plants, Chicago 575

U tica, N. Y 575

Dahlia shows of 1897 576

Society of American Florists and Ornamental

Horticulturists 577

Flower show suggestions 577

Helpful reminders 578

Brockton, Mass 578

What is pickled stock? 579

Secretary Alger at war w-ith florists 579

Fern notes — New adiantums 580

Carnation rust 580

The government seedsliop 581

Tempering water 581

Wooden greenhouse walls vs. brick 581

Fuel 582

Heating notes 683

THE CHRISTMAS TRADE.

Advices received from all important trade centers in the United States and Canada
show a remarkable increase in the Christmas florist trade over last year, A conserva-
tive summary' of these reports shows an increase of 20%. A decreased business is re-
piirted from less than o'/f of the centers heard from.

Retail prices are reported the same as last year by 607c, increased over last year
by 3.")"', and decreased by onh' 57c of the correspondents.

Increased demand for plants, especially flowering varieties, was stated in 75% of
the reports, equal demand in 127r, and a number of the reports showing a falling off"
attributed it to unfavorable weather.

Carnations are evidently coming to the front. In 507o of the reports increased de-
mand, running from moderate to phenomenal is shown, especially for fine stock. No
decrease reported.

Roses have about held their own. As to other flowers reports vary so that no
general increase can be show^n. The same is true of green and holly.

We give below a portion of the reports received :

Lancaster, Pa. — Retail trade here was
in excess of supply all around.

Richmond, Ind. — Supply short, with
quality about the same as last year.

Birmingham, Ala. — Prices much higher;
supply short; quality not as good; profits
small; increased demand for plants.

Terre Haute, Ind. — Sales heavier;
prices about the same; supply short;
quality better; larger demand for plants.

Cincinnati, O. — Better sales and better
prices; short supply of flowers; increased
call for Meteor roses, cj'clamens, fern
dishes to be filled.

Trenton, N, J. — Prices about the same;
collections slow; supply equal to demand;
quality about the same; falling oft" in
demand for plants.

Davenport, Ia, — Sales 107o greater
than last 3'ear with prices about the
same. Supply short and quality oft".
Increased demand for plants.

LotnsviLLE, Ky. — Total sales increased
about 10%; retail prices the same; supply
equal to demand; quality equally as
good; increased sale of plants.

BooNviLLE, Miss. — About 25% decrease;
prices a little better, with supply equal to
demand; bought less; increased call for
violets; hardly any demand for plants.

La Crosse, Wis. — Total sales 25%
larger with higher prices; supply short.
Bought more and sold at fair profit.
Increased demand for roses and plants.

New London, Conn. — One-third greater
sales with retail prices about the same,
enough stock for demand; increased call
for plants in bloom and cheap palms.

Pittsburg, Pa. — Increased sales, aver-
aging 30%; retail prices about the same,
with supply equal to demand; quality as
good. The cold weather aft"ected the
sales.

Providence, R. I. — Total sales about
the same; with little change in prices;
supplv equal to demand, and quality not
so good; bought more; much white stuff"
left over.

St. Paul, Minn. — Perhaps 10% increase;
retail prices about the same; supply equal
to demand; quality not as good as last
year. No special flower called for; no
demand for plants.

Minneapolis, Minn. — Did not differ
from last year to any great extent; retail
prices soinew-hat higher; supplj- short;
quality good. Increased call lor carna-
tions, violets and red roses.

Muncie, Ind. — Trade was nmch better
than last year; sold more greens and
holly; the merchants did more decorating;
palms sold well. Trade was better than
during any of the past four years.

Worcester, Mass, — Little difference in
sales, with prices a trifle higher, and sup-
ply short; quality the same; increased call
for carnations, violets, and plants; holly
sold better, mistletoe not so good.

Lawrence, Kans.— About 107o greater
than last year, with little change in
retail prices. Supply not equal to
demand, and no call for any special
flower; not much demand for plants.

Dayton, O.— Sales equal to last year
with prices about the same. Supply
shoii;; cjuality finer. Increased demand
for carnations; decreased demand for
plants. Dark weather caused light cut.

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Denver, Colo. — An increase of 40';^
with retail prices about the same; every-
thing cleaned up but no shortage; whole-
sale prices higher, bought almost noth-
ing; decorative plants sold more largely.

Columbus, O. — Total sales about 20%
less; slightly higher prices, with ample
suppl}'; stock good as a rule; violets and
carnations in great demand; plants about
the same. The trade was not verj' satis-
factory.

New Bedeord, Mass. — About 25%
increase over last j^ear; retail prices a
little lower; supply short, except roses;
quality better if anything; increased call
for violets and plants, trees and Christ-
mas greens.

Peori.\, 111. — About same as last year.
Retail prices 10% higher for carnations,
but not for roses. No marked increase for
any special flower. The extreme cold
weather no doubt hindered sale of plants,
holh' and greens.

Springfield, Mass. — Sales equal to
last year; retail prices lower, supply short
except btdb flowers, and quality not as

food; more demand for violets and red
owers; heavy call for greens, which sold
at better prices.

Nashua, N. H.— Fully 50% more sales
with prices about the same; stock equal
to the demand and of better quality;
increased call for carnations, plants and
Christmas greens, the supply of wreaths
being all cleaned up.

Harrisburg, Pa. — Slight increase, with
retail prices about the same. Supplj'
short, and quality not quite as good.
Probably 20% increased demand for
plants. The trade was very fair, laurel
and holly selling well.

New Haven, Conn. — About the same
sales and prices; great scarcity of red
flowers; increased call for azaleas, prim-
ulas, and pans of hyacinths, also for all
varieties of plants. Unusual demand for
something cheap and showy.

Bloomington, III. — Volume of trade
207o better than last year, with retail
prices the same; the supply not equal to
the demand; quality about the same;
increased call for carnations; demand for
plants about same as last year.

Washington, D. C. — Total sales 15 to
20% greater; retail prices higher; supply
short, with quality not so good; increased
call for violets, American Beauties and
orchids; large increase in demand for
plants which sold at good prices.

YouNGSTOWN, O. — Increased sales with
prices a little higher; supply short;
quality better; bought more, all sold at a
profit. Increased call for carnations.
Plants were more in demand. More
greens sold than in previous years.

OsKALOosA, Ia. — Total sales about the
same as last year. Prices same as last
year. Supply equal to demand, qualitj-
better than last 3-car. Increased call for
carnations, holly and greens, less demand
for roses. Plant trade same as last j-ear.

Adrian, Mich. — About 10% advance
over last year, the supply not being equal
to the demand; stock superior in qualitj'.
Increased call for violets and choice car-
nations, especially red; also for all potted
plants, particularly palms and azaleas.

London, Ont. — Total sales 20% greater,
v^'ith prices about the same; could have
sold twenty times as many roses and car-
nations; could not buy at anj' prices;
decided increase in sale of plants, prob-
abh' on account of cut flowers being so
scarce.

Northampton, Mass. — An increase of
10%, with retail prices about the same;
supply short; roses a little oft" color, other
flowers fiilly as good in qualitj-; not half
enough carnations; everj' plant in bloom
was quickly sold; big sale of holly, little
call for mistletoe.

Milw.\ukee, Wis.-^ Actual figures show
an increase of 20%, with prices a trifle
higher; could not get all we wanted;
quality about equal; purchased more,
sold more; apparent increased demand for
plants, but insufficient supply renders it
difficult to measure.

Cleveland, O. — About lo'/i increase
with retail prices ruling the same; supply
of flowers bareh' equal to demand, but of
a verj' fair quality'. Bought no more; did
not find wholesale prices lower. Carna-
tions sold better. Increased call for
plants. No peculiarity.

Baltimore, Md. — Slightly better in
stores; worse (owing to weather) in
markets; a little better prices obtained;
supplv apparently equal to demand; much
greater call for. holly; immortelles were
slow and diflicult sale, galax leaves with
a few flowers are taking their place.

equal to demand; quality about the same;
increased call for violets, carnations and
plants. The city wascanvassed for holly
wreaths by outside parties who failed to
fill the orders, thus making a rush on the
regular dealers at the last moment.

Wheeling, W. V.\ — Total sales greater
hy about 50%; retail prices 25% more;
.supply short; quality about the same;
bought more and sold at better profits;
increased call for carnations, asparagus
palms and rubbers; holly and wreathing
sold better than ever at higher prices; not
$10 worth of mistletoe sold in the city.

Elgin, III. — Sales less than last year
except in funeral flowers; prices lower,
and supply equal to demand. Carnations
and violets poorer, roses betterin quality.
Wholesale prices to countrj' florists
higher; bought more. No increased call
for anj- special flower. Decreased demand
for plants. There was a desire to under-
sell the other fellow.

Elmira, N. V. — An advance of 20V< to
25% over last year; retail prices remain-
ing about the same. The supply was not
equal to the demand; the quality fullj'
equal. The low wholesale prices failed to
materialize. Not enough carnations and

Fred. S. IValz. Richard Witlerstaetter.

THE CINCINNATI COMMITTEE. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Utica, N. Y. — One-third increase, with
no marked difference in retail prices.
Short on lilies, roses and orchids, increased
call for them. Slight increase in demand
for plants. Butchers, grocers, fish dealers
and fruit men handled holly and Christ-
mas greenstothedetrimentof the florists.

Rochester, N. Y. — About 10% ahead
of last j-ear; prices favorable in most lines;
supply equal to demand except in colored
carnations; quality of roses below the
average, carnations were of extra large
size; marked increase in plant sales, but
fewer palms were sold; fargreaterdemand
for green of all sorts.

Bridgeport, Conn. — Greatersales with
retail prices about the same; supply equal
to demand and qualitj- a little better;
carnations, violets, roses and poinsettia
in demand; mistletoe sold slowh', holly in
great demand, also roping and wreaths.
Trade on the whole far better than last
year.

Ft. Wayne, Ind.— Sales 20% better,
with higher prices for good stock; supplj'

violets; increased demand for palms as
well as blooming plants; extraordinary
demand for good clean, well-berriedholh-,
poor grade, no good.

Des Moines, Ia. — Small increase with
much better retail prices; supplj- equal to
demand. Quality' better than last year.
Bought more and sold on closer margins.
Increased call for carnations and roses,
violets and valley slow. A large increase
in demand for blooming plants. Regular
customers did not buy much for Christ-
mas; and as it fell on Saturday-, .there was
a less demand for flowers for entertain-
ments.

Milwaukee, Wis.— Total sales about
the same, with prices somewhat higher,
and the supply fully equal to the demand,
quality considerably better. Wholesale
prices were not as low as last year.
Large demand for Meteors and Beauties:
plants about same as last year. We note
that Christmas cut flower buyers asked
for select stock only, as there was no
trade whatever in inferior stock, as was
the case in former years.

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THE PHILADELPHIA COMMITTEE. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

Qirysanthemum Society Committees.

PORTRAITS.

Portraits of the members of the Phila-
delphia, Cincinnati and Chicago commit-
tees of the Chrj'santhemum Society of
America appear in this issue. The list is
complete with the exception of John Fries
of the Cincinnati committee who can not
beliegged, cajoled or bulldozed into "gettin
his picter took " Next week we shallgive
the active officers and the New York and
Boston committees.

Work of the Chrysanthemum Committees.

The summary of the work of the chrys-
anthemum committees published in our
last issue is well worth studj- not
only by those interested in the chrysan-
themum but by all interested in the much
discussed question of the point sj'Stem and
of the advisabiHt3' of issuing certificates
for novelties under any system.

The striking feature of the work is
the uniformity of the results obtained.
One variety scores 87 points in the com-
mercial scale before ever^' committee
examining it. Another scores 90 before
two committees and 91 before a third
and 86 and 87 before the other two, hav-
ing traveled seven or eight hundred miles
to reach the latter two. Another scores
90, 90, 91 and still another 93, 94-, 95.
When one considers that there are eleven
difi'erent men acting this year, divided
into five separate committees, meeting in
cities as widely separated as Boston and
Chicago, each man influenced by the
requirements of his own market, by his
own personal likes and dislikes and by
other personal peculiarities, and when to
these reasons for var\-ing results are
added the facts that blooms may have
been shipped a thousand miles to reach
one committee and been carried by the
hand to another and that they must,
necessarily, in many cases have been of
varying quality when shipped, the results
may well be considered phenomenal. The
society and the gentlemen of the commit-
tees are to be congratulated.

It is quite true that results vary
widely in some instances, as in former
years. This is especially true in the so-
called off colors. The clear whites and
strong yellows have always been judged

with more uniform results than the
others. These colors are universal favor-
ites in all markets and with all growers
while the demand for the others varies
materially in the different markets.

It would appear from the scoring in
this and former years that the light or
lemon yellows are judged comparatively
with the deep golden yellows by some
committees. In such a comparison the
lighter shades will always fall behind.
Whether this is proper is a serious ques-
tion. Should a variety which is ahead of
all other lemon yellows be scaled down
because it is not a golden yellow? '

Some of the scoring would indicate a
somewhat differing standard forcompari-
son among theeommittees. It would seem
that a variety larger than any of its type,
color and season, in commerce, should
score full points for size, and yet it is e\'i-
dent that varieties are occasionallv com-
pared with those of other color, type or of
different season.

Some definite action by the society as to
standards of comparison seems needed
both for the sake of uniformity and for
the information of the public. ' The par-
entage of all new varieties should be fur-
nished by the exhibitor and be published
m the summary. "Blood will tell," and
careful growers will wish to know ^yhat
blood IS in the seedling. Over a third of
the total scores are below 85, and in only
one instance does a variety reach 95, the
high point of the season.

The Orchid Displays at Philadelphia.

Since the varied and chaste exhibit of
orchids at the spring show of the Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society eight or
ten years ago, made by Mr. George Sav-
age, who for a number of years has had
charge of the Kimball " collection at
Rochester, N. Y., nothing has approached
it in novelty and rarity until the present
year, when Mrs. George B. Wilson, West
Philadelphia, made a very interesting
and instructive display,

Hugh Graham's exhibit was an artistic
tnumph, but contained nothing very
new; and that is the reason, I suppose,
why those that did comprise the display
were not labeled. The educational feat-
ures of Mr. Graham's contribution to the

show were as much of an object lesson to
the retail trade as to the public, and more
so perhaps, though the latter could not
help beingimpressed with the idea of what
grand, exquisite results may be achieved
by a display of orchids. There was a time,
however, when a display of anything for
competition the contents of which were
not correctly labeled would be uncere-
moniously disqualified. It takes courage
for the management to carry out these
reforms, but if the Pennsylvania Horti-
cultural Society is to keep up its prestige
it will have to instruct its judges to hew
to the line in the good, old-fashioned way
of a few years ago. Mr. Graham's col-
lection consisted mainly of the old type of
Cypripedium insigne, C. Harrisiauum, the
first hybrid cypripedium ever raised from
seed under cultivation, and the newer
species or variety C. Charlesworthii; of
dendrobiums there were the white D. for-
mosum giganteum and the vari-tinted D.
Phalc-cnopsis, with here and there an
Oncidium varicosum. Cattleya labiata
also formed a part of the exhibit, and
some few plants of Zygopetalum
Mackayi,and one plant of a light-colored
form of Vanda coerulea were seen.

Albert Woltemate also had Cypripe-
dium insigne, C. Spicerianum, C. Law-
renceanum and C. villosum in his dis-
plaj-. I do not remember ever having
seen the latter species of cypripedium in
bloom before at this season of the year.
Orchids are guilty, however, of unseason-
able freaks occasionally. There were also
Cattleya labiata and Dendrobium Phala-
nopsis and D. formosum giganteum, and
the edge of the table was gracefully draped
with Asparagus Sprengerii; Adiantum
Farleyense was used also to excellent ad-
vanta.ge intermingled with the orchids.
Mr. Woltemate's collection was not alto-
gether arranged for effect because every
plant therein was correctly labeled, an
educational feature which must not be
overlooked.

Mrs. G. B. Wilson's exhibit of orchids
was very favorably commented upon by
all those who appreciate and have a
knowledge of orchids. One on-lookerwas
heard to make the remark that if fault
could be found with rt there was too great
a preponderance of cypripediums. This is
pardonable perhaps, because cj'pripediums

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fan.

^.re among the first orchids to attract the
enthusiast, and are certainly very inter-
esting. Mrs. Wilson's collection was
made up to some extent from that of the
late Erastus Corning, Esq., Albanj-, N. Y.
Mr. Corning was one of the first Ameri-
cans to espouse the cause of orchids,
which was ably administered by the late
find highly respected William Grey (whose
lamented death was recorded in a recent
issue of the American Florist). A suc-
cess was achieved by the combination of
Mr. Coming and Mr. Grey that is recog-
nized wherever the highest type of orchid
culture prevails. It is stated by Mr.
Alphonse Pericat, gardener for Mrs. Wil-
son, that there were in her exhibit upwards
of fift3' species, varieties and hybrids, all of
which were corrcctlj- labeled, and further
he stated that there are not less than two
hundred distinct forms in the conserva-
tories of Mrs. Wilson.

When the crowds surrounding this ex-
hibit would admit of it, I took the ©ppor-

ences of parentage, even when they do
belong to the same family. We also found
C. vexillarium superbum (Fairieanum x
barbatum.) Take notice that while Mrs.
Chas. Canham may be step-sister to Har-
risiauum, vexillarium superbum is also
half-sister, because barbatum is one of
the parents in both cases. (Incidentalh-
the people in Philadelphia are strong be-
lievers in pedigree) .

C. "Celia" is the result of a cross be-
tween Spicerianum and tonsum. This
was an achievement brought about b3-
our old friend, George Savage, Kochester,
N. Y., and it shall be recorded that all re-
sults from the union of Spicerianum and
tonsum on either side are blood relatives
of Celia. C. "Alcides" is the result of a
cross between hirsutissimum and insigne.
The pollen parent in the latter cross is
well known to those who grow orchids,
and all those crosses with insigne blood
in their veins are blood relations to that
goodold'kind. C. "Eeeanum" is perhaps

Llut II I '""■ ■^'""■■i.t'-

THE CHICAGO COMMITTEE. CHRYSANTHBMDM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

tunity of jotting down some of the more
noticeable and conspicuous among them.
One large cypripedium attracted marked
attention because it bore the inscription:
"Cypripedium Spicerianum — the original
plant— Veitch, 1880." What memories
these words conjure up in the minds of
the connoisseur ! It was this species that
sold readily as a small plant, one growth
with a root attached, a few years ago,
soon after it was first discovered, under
the hammer in an auction room in Lon-
don, England, at from $.350to$500each;
now the same kind of a plant nia3' be
bought at from $2.50 to $5 each, accord-
ing to the number of growths the plant
has. Among the hybrids — so-called — in
Mrs. Wilson's display, I noticed C. "Mrs.
Chas. Canham," which is a cross between
villosuni and superbiens. The result of
this cross is removed from Harrisianum
by degrees of pedigree and excellence, and
to the casual observer it would be con-
sidered almost the same. In explanation,
Harrisianum is a cross between villosum
and barbatum. The difference between
Harrisianum and Mrs. Chas. Canham is
that the latter's pollen parent is super-
biens (or Veitchianum) and superbiens is
a superior form of barbatum. It is ver3'
interesting to take note of these differ-

the best known hj-brid or cross in that
class, and that cross has covirsing within
its veins the blood of two well known
families, namelv, insigne and Spicerianiun.
But I am digressing; I had in view the
mentioning of the varieties and crosses,
when I commenced these rejnarks, of
those only which %veretobefound in Mrs.
Wilson's exhibit, and it was too earl3' for
Leeanum to be in bloom.

C. acis was the next one to attract my
attention, and this combines the insigne
above referred to and that of the family
of Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart. (Lawrence-
anum). The latter species or variety fig-
ures in the pedigree of a number of the
choice crosses of this interesting class of
orchids. One of the most sought after is
the one known as Lawrebel. This is
the result of a cross between Lawrence-
anum and bellatulum. It will be remem-
bered that the former variet\- throws up
flowers with very long stems, whereas
the latter has little or no stem at all. Its
dorsal sepal is only of medium size, while
that of Lawrenceanum is quite large and
the petals are quite small, or rather long
and narrow. Bellatulum has very large,
that is to sa3', broad and ample petals.
Some years ago the idea struck me that a
cross between these two ver3' dissimilar

cypripediunis would result in a useful,
distinct and beautiful hybrid. On mak-
ing my idea known to Mr. Dimmock he
said, "You are too late, nn- bo3-, that
cross has alrcad3' been made and the pro-
geny has flowered, and it has been named
Lawrebel (a combination in name it will
be noticed of the two parents). He fur-
ther stated that he knew where a plant
of this cross could be secured and he
would get it for me, which he did, and
when the plant came it was fine and
health3-, with foliage similar to, though
somewhat modified from that of Law-
renceanimi. Under the care given it here
it continued to grow and flourish until
on one dark and dull winter's morning it
was found rotten to the core. After diag-
nosing the case it was decided that a cold
drip had taken its precious life. Am oft"
in a tangent again. It, however, shows
in what such an exhibit as that of Mrs.
Wilson will result.

In addition to those few enumerated
there were a number of plants of C.
insigne Chantini. This is also known as
C. insigne punctatum violacexim; this dif-
fers from the t3-pe in having less numer-
ous spots on the dorsal sepal, but what
there are, are larger in size and the upper
part of the dorsal possesses much more
white than is usual in the older sort, and
some of the spots are to be seen upon the
white and these take upon themselves a
purple shade. The old tv'pe of Cypripe-
dium insigne above referred to is perhaps
the best known of any orchid, and is in
consequence the most plentiful, and it
ma3- be bought at a reasonable price, 3-et
some variations among the insignes are
;is highh- prized and have been sold for
almost as fancy prices as any orchid in
t he list. A few examples on these lines
will furnish data for another chapter at
siinie future time.

When I started to make notes about
the exhibits to be seen at Philadelphia, I
fulh- expected to give a full list of what
was exhibited there, but I find that
I have occupied too much of 3-(nir
space alread3'. More anon. In the mean-
time we must keep our minds in a recep-
tive mood for orchid lore, and be on the
alert to take advantage of what nia3' be
off'ered along these lines, for orchids are
sureH' becoming more popular ever3' da3'.
Edwin Lonsd.vle.

Christmas Pljints in New York.

The demand for flowering plants at the
holida3' season is plainl3' on the increase.
The exercise of more intelligent care on
the part of plant growers in the selection
of plants to be sold over the counter to
customers for home adornment, the ob-
servance of better cultural methods in
raising plants so that the3' will be better
fitted to withstand the unfavorable at-
mosphere and treatment of the average
living room, all tend to make the plants
more satisfactor3' to their ultimate own-
ers and to develop a popularitv- which
they might and should have enjo3-ed long
since if the present wise eflorts to provide
the right kind of stock had prevailed in
the past.

The plant for the million is the Chinese
primrose. Careful selection has brought
the qualit3' of seeds now obtainable up
to a very high grade. Form, size and
color of flowers and habit of plant are all
that can be desired and their cultivation
is simple. When finel3' bloomed speci-
mens are offered in 5-inch pots, at $15
per hundred to the trade it is hard to see
where there is much profit to the grower,
but the retail florist and his customers
have sureU- no cause for complaint, and

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even the poorest can aft'ord to own a
Chinese primrose.

The cyclamen is a patrician in compar-
ison with the primrose; and yet any ;id-
mirer of plants can see full value in fine
specimens };rovvn in 7-inch pots, and a
ready sale is found at $12 a dozen. More
fancy and calculated to appeal to the
buyer with a fat pocketbook are plants
in 10-inch pans, for which the price is $31)
.-1 dozen to the trade. For these better
market plants seed is sown in November,
therefore they are only one year old. It
lakes close attention and skillful man-
.igemcnt to brinjr the cj'clamen to perfec-
tion so early in the season and Mr.
Charles Trauth, of Flatbush, who has
done it within a year thereby wins for
himself the credit of being one of the best
])lruit growers for the New York market.

.No less effeclivein decorative aspect and
lasting qualities are the ornamental
fruiting plants. The Otaheite orange
heads the list and the Messrs. Zeller, of
Flatbush, who are undoubtedly the larg-
est producers of these showj' plants in
the country, find the demand increasing
rapidly each year. Every plant in the
houses was sold fully two weeks before
Christmas. These orange trees are all
raised from cuttings, struck generally in
December. They bloom and fruit in the
second year, but the standard in the illu.s-
tration is a four year-old plant. The
standards are disbudded and trained to
that form, not grafted. Repotting is done
in September. The old plants coming in-
to fruit must be kept inside, but the
young stock is better off outside in frames
where they can have more room and are
less liable to scale, which is a great pest
when they are crowded together in a
warm house. Other than scale the only
serious trouble is a green fungus growth
due, perhaps, to the water used in syring-
ing, which comes on the foliage. The
fruit takes about six months to mature.
Syringing is done every clear daj- and the
plants require plenty of water. Cleanli-
ness and constant care are among the
most necessary points in successful orange
tree culture. Packing the plants for
shipment requires much skill and labor,
and if confined too close, the fruit is liable
to drop. Dealers should caution their
customers as to the necessity of liberal
watering if they expect their orange trees
to retain their beauty for any length of
time.

The prevailing taste for everything
bearing bright red fruit makes the ardisia
a ver\- popular plant for the holiday

Aspidium tensemense.
CHRISTMAS PL&MTS Of NEW TOEK.

Otaheite Orange.
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN NEW YORK.

trade. Mr. Zeller raises all his ardisias
from seed. Many plants are imported,
but! thej' frequently lose their foliage and
the home grown stock is the best at ma-
turity. The seed is sown as soon as ripe,
which is in July or August. They are up
in two months. Then comes the most
critical time in their existence. Great care
must be taken in watering, as there is
great danger from "damping off." Ar-
disias are at all times peculiarly sensitive
to over watering. They should not be
kept constantly wet but should be allowed
to stand several daj'S and get quite dry
betvv'een waterings which, however,
should be thorough when done. Plants
well grown are in the shape shown in our
illustration when three years old. In 6-
inch pcjts they cost $18 per dozen.

The little fern, Aspidium tensemense, is
not generally introduced yet, but it is
sure to be grown largely when its good
qualities become known. On account of
its persistency and durability there is no
better fern for use in jardinieres. Mr.
Zeller says that when a fernery is returned
to him for refilling after a season passed
in the dwelHng house if there is a good
plant left in the collection it is sure to be
this little aspidium. It comes nicely from
spores. The plant illustrated is in a 2V2-
inch pot and one year old. It is not so

quick a grower at the start as some other
varieties. Among the other ferns suitable
for collections in small pans and jardin-
ieres are the old favorites, Pterisserrulata,
Pteriscretica and cretica albo-lineata and
Onj'chiumjaponicum, and the little golden
and silver selaginellas are very useful to
cover the surface of the soil. Acorns hu-
milis, Cyperus altemifolius and other
grasses may be effectively used, and
Dracaena Sanderiana, Cocos Weddeliana
and ardisias make fine centre plants.
There seems to be rapidly increasing taste
and demand for these arrangements, and
the florists' supply hou.ses give material
help to the development of this taste in
the man3' attractive forms in which they
provide receptacles for these pretty little
fern collections. The great point florists
should bear in mind is to limit the varie-
ties to such as will withstand the severe
conditions found in the average dwelling
house. The quickest way to stifle the
growing popular demand for such things
is to fill them with delicate subjects that
are unfitted to bear exposure. Our illus-
tration shows a 9-inch pan which can be
soldat$2 to $3, according to itscontents.
In azaleas, Deutsche Perle for white,
Vervseneana for pink and Simon Mardner
for red are all offered in well-bloomed
plants and desirable sizes.

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Carnations.

It is now time to think about what
varieties to grow for another season, and
to sum up every variety under your care
and make j-our calculations accordingly.
If a variety has not responded well to
your treatment by this time it is of little
iise bothering with it, though we should
take ever\'thing into consideration before
condemning any variet}-, especially novel-
ties, for it is hardly natural to expect a
rooted cutting of last May to be doing as
well at this time as one two or three
months older which had the benefit of the
cool, clear, spring weather to build up its
constititution. Good strong plants are
as essential in carnations as in roses, par-
ticularly so with all varieties having
heav3' foliage and large flowers. As
nearly all of the new carnations that
have come under our observation are of
that order, it would be well for those
intending to plant any of them to get
them as early as possible; and, whatever
you do, don't cut them all to pieees as
soon as you get them with the intention of
getting as many plants for the money as
possible, for it will be the dearest in the
end.

The principal work we have to look
forward to now besides the general rou-
tine of caring for the plants is propagat-
ing, and here as a rule, is the source of
most of the troubles and drawbacks we
have to contend with. I have found the
best bench for propagating to be where it
just escapes the full glare of the sun, but
at the same time has plenty of light. We
are using a bench running north and
south and have a blind of cheese cloth to
slip up and down on a wire right under
the glass when the sun is very bright.
This has proven to be the ideal place to
root them. We have the Ijcnch fixed so
that it is clear of the back wall, so as to
give a iree circulation of air, and also keep
the sand the same temperature and con-
dition all over the bench. I like a good
sharp sand, a little on the coarse side,
which carries the water oft" quick and
prevents the bed from becoming stag-
nant. The roots are not so brittle when
lifted from this kind of sand as they are
when rooted in very fine sand. After the
liench has been well cleaned and lime
washed and any old rubbish cleaned
away from underneath it, see that drain-
age IS sood but not so as to let the sand
slide through with the first good water-
ing. You are then ready for the sand
which should be pounded to a depth of
about 3 inches. We try in every case as
much as possible to take the side cuttings
from flowering shoots. Though almost
equallj- good results are obtained from
the voung growths if proper care is taken
in selecting them, so as not to get them
too soft. As soon as the cuttings are
placed in the sand give them a thorough
good watering, and again as soon as the
sand commences to get a little dry.
Under no consideration, let your cuttings
wilt for want of water, and on very
bright days, or when firing heavy, give
an occasional Ught sj-ringing, keeping the
temperature of the sand at 56° and the
body of the house about the same. By
carrying out this plan little trouble will
be found in rooting them in about twenty
one days, and they should be taken out of
the saiid as soon as the roots are large
enough to handle. C. W. Johnson.

A Plea for Common Plants.

Ed. Am. Florist:— Allow me through

the columns of your valuable paper to

thank Mr. A. T. Simmons, for his short,

but to the point letter on "Only An Old

Geranium," in jour issue of December 11
(page 4-72). The geranium has been
neglected, not only by the floricultural
writers, but also bj- managers of exhibi-
bitions. You rarelj' see premiums offered
for the different sizes and varieties of
geraniums. There are occasionally' small
prizes promised, without any expectation
of their being competed for or taken, but
apparently just to fill up, and make a
better looking schedule. That geraniums

of pretty good amounts, for plants of
geraniums? With five or six collections
of plants anything like those Mr. Johnson
had at Chicago, competing together in
one room, the management would surely
not miss the chrj'santhemum plants, and
in addition, think of the satisfaction the
general public would have in being again
introduced to the old favorite, in its best
varieties and grown in such shape that
thev would wonder whv it was ever left

Ardisia crenulata.
CHRISTMAS PLAHTS IN HEW YORK

can be grown fit for a place in any flower
show, is shown by your illustration (De-
cember 4) of Mr. Johnson's plants.

There are some complaints that chrys-
anthemum plants are not exhibited in as
good form as thej' were several seasons
ago, and it is proposed to omit these
plants from the prize list in some towns,
and give the money to large vases of cut
blooms, as it is said they will make a
finer display without the unsightly stakes
and tying." Would it not be better to
offer these premiums, which are generally

off the exhibition table.

The trade papers receive support from
all classes o{ florists, therefore it is their
duty to tell of what is interesting and
instructive in all branches of our business.
Whj' could we not get occasionally our
column or part colunui of news on the
newer varieties of geraniums as well as
chrysanthemums, which have pages of
comments. We would be grateful for a
reminder once in a while with cultivation
notes about the verbena, heliotrope,
fuchsia, etc. Such matter might not be

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of interest to the "barons" with their
lOU.OOO feet of American Beauties, or
fields of canna plants, or 20 houses of c.ir-
iiations, or their acres of glass for palms,
ferns and ruliliers, but to a great many of
your readers such sul)jects would bu
instructive and satisfactory.

To get back to geraniums, they are as
Mr. Simmons said, a great part of the
stock in trade of many florists. Their
uscfuhicss for a great many purposes
cannot be ijuestioned. They are the best
of flowering plants for summer bedding.
bVw things are better for flowering in a
ilwelling house, where you. have a south
window, and a few clumps of them in
tubs or vases on verandas or terraces,
where not too much shaded will be found
xcry eft'eetive.

The writer well remendoers seeing, many
years ago, a very beautiful garden at the
i;arl of Meath's place in County Wick-
low, Ireland, in which geraniums formed
a striking part. It was a large terrace
at one side of the house, where a quantity
of marble statuary was scattered abotit,
the ground work was principally carpet
l)edding in dull colors. The geraniums
were large old plants in tubs, some of
them licing .'i or (5 feet high and pyramidal
in shape, others of globe or bush form,
and all well flowered, but the blooms
were smaller than they would likely have
been on smaller plants. But the etfect
was very pretty as these large phmts
were judiciouslv placed among the stat-
ues. X.

Smart Quakers, Fine Carriages and a Bon
Bon.

This is a great town! Last week I sent
you a paragraph telling how one of our
wide-awake retailers trains up and
dresses his messengers and has them cir-
culating around New York, Washington,
Camden and other large but somewhat
slow towns delivering orders. But he is
not the only one. The other day I was
shown a private letter just received by
one of our Chestnut street retailers asking
for a few of his latest ideas on how to
get up a wedding decoration. This letter
was not from Kalamazoo, either. It was
from one of j'our high-up men in New
York. And he got some pointers right
away — up-to-date ideas that I have no
doubt will be heralded far and wide in a
few months as the latest metropolitan
wrinkles.

Phikidelphia is too big and broad-
minded to be jealous of all this, of course,
and does not mind the loud shouts of self
glorification she constantly hears from
certain quarters. I ran into Bart. Cart-
ledge, of Pennoek Bros., on a Chestnut
street ear yesterdaj- and asked hitn if he
often found anything new when he went
to New York. For answer I got a raising
of the eyebrows and a shrug! Then he
said: "I had a telephone message from
New Y'ork this morning. It was Mr.

, the millionaire banker. He

wanted to get a basket of camellias for a
wedding in Washington. Could he get
them? Had been all over New Y'ork, high
and low and no one would undertake it.
Could he get them? Why certainly! Will
have them on the train for you inside of
half an hour! Are you sure you know
what I'm talking about? Oh, yes, that's
all right; there's nothing in the flower
line you can't get in Philadelphia. We're
up-to-date people down here. Well I
swear! 1 begin to think there may be
something in it. I haven't been in Phila-
delphia since the Centennial. Must run
over some time and get freshened up."
And so it goes, but Philadelphia never
brags. She relies on the old adage that

Pan of Fern'..
CHRISTMAS PLANTS IN NEW YORK.

truth crushed to earth will rise again.

While I think of it, I must not forget to
mention the stunning new turn-out that
your regular Philadelphia correspondent,
Robert Kift, has got this winter. Natur-
ally Robert can't very well tell you about
it himself I had to get the photograph
which appears herewith at the pistol's
point. Or, to put it in the style of a cer-
tain New Y'ork correspondent, I surrepti-
tiously abstracted it. How's that? I
hope the printerspells it right else there'll
be a howl. Now, Mr. Printer, don't
make that b-o-w-1. It's bad enough to
get the poets down on you let alone the
athletes. [By an unfortunate slip in the
types in a recent number, Mr. Watson
was made to style Mr. Law our "howl
ing" poet, instead of "bowling" poet as
written. And poets are thin skinned, too!
— Ed.] I see many fine rigs in my walks
around town. Battles, Crawford, Heron,
Craig, and others have handsome and up
to date affairs, but I think Kift's is the
most fetching of all.

I wish I could write like Kift. I don't
want to make him more conceited than
he is, but how he can get his column week
in and week out and year in and year out,
always so readable, polished, wise and
witty, passes my understanding. "Age
cannot wither norcustomstalehis infinite

variety." .\nd how does he find the
time? What with conducting one of the
largest and finest retail stores in the city
with success, giving pointers to New
Y'orkers, winning games at ten-pins, tak-

ing photographs, writing poetry, raising
a family and helping Joe Heacock to
write Scotch in his ads, I don't under-
stand it. No wonder he's got no wool

ROBERT KlfT.

on the top of his head. It must be part
of his prestidigitating genius, I suppose.
I could tell you a lot more about Kift
and some other people, but I don't have
to. 1 can laj- oft' when I feel like it, and
that's one little point where I console
myself when I get to worrying because I
can't write as good stuff as Robert Kift.
Mav his shadow never grow less.

G. C. Watson.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.

In reference to the new plant heading

these notes, in the classic word of a

recent writer, "I'm glad I spoke," for it

has given Mr. Eisele an opportunity to

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Jan. /,

put himself on record. During the prog-
ress of the horticultural exhibition held in
Philadelphia last November, the under-
signed was given to understand, when
this matter of erroneous nomenclature
was referred to, that Mr. Eisele was very
particular about such matters, and I
could not resist the opportunitj' under
the circumstances of publicly drawing
attention to the error, and reminding
whoever was responsible for the mistake
and await developments.

In the various reports about the flower
show above referred to nothing was said
about this new begonia in any of the
trade or amateurs' papers devoted to
horticulture that I can now remember;
but I did see B. Gloire la Reine mentioned
in the report of the exhibition which
appeared in that staid and usually cor-
rect agricultural and horticultural puli-
lication, the Cnuvlry Gentleman. This
fact among others had its influence
in determining my course in this
matter. If Mr. Eisele has resolved to
be more careful in the future, my object
will have been attained. If there is a
fault to be found in this begonia, it is
that apparently it will be a difficult mat-
ter to get up a large stock of it.

Respecting begonias it further reminds
me that one of your contemporaries has
a cultural note iii a recent issue upon B.
Erfurtae. Is it not Erfordiathatis meant?
I have seen Erfordii catalogued, but never
liefore have I noticed the name of Erfurtae.
.\m inclined to the belief that this blunder
is also likely to cause some confusion in
the nomenclature of the begonia. Is it a
begonia society that we need? S. D.\le.

Some Long Island Camationists.

C. VV. Ward's carnation houses at
Queens are among the most interesting
places to be seen in the vicinity of New
York, and Mr. Ward himself is very inter-
esting as a conductor. His best time and
thought are devoted to studying the
characteristics of each variety in its
growth and bloom and noting theresults
of the many crosses which he is con-
stantlv making, and when he achieves
anything it is nothing more than he is
iustly entitled to. He regards Maceo
and New York as his two best posses-
sions. It would benefit New York if its
flower was a little larger, but it has all
the elements of profit in its growth, form,
color, fragrance and prolific blooming.
Maceo is one of the darkest crimsons
ever put on the market. It is a wonder-
ful bloomer and sells well in the New
York market. John Youngis a carnation
that conies very near to the ideal perfect
white and is in many respects a white
Scott; it is covered with buds. Blush and
White Cloud are also all right. The for-
mer is, as its name indicates, a white
with a faint pink flush. It is an erect,
handsome plant. Mrs. Jas. Dean has a
fine crop of flowers on it and Gold Nug-
get is also remarkably productive for a
vellow variety. Mr. "Ward is working
industriously on scarlets and has a num-
ber of promising one-year-old seedlings
in this color. Bon Ton, a new scarlet
from Massachusetts, • shows up well.
Lily Dean is a favorite with Mr. Ward
and he will grow this variety largely
next year.

The geraniums here are almost as inter-
esting as the carnations. All the fine
European novelties of the past year are
to be seen, and many of them are remark-
able as to color and markings.

Mr. Besold's new aspirant in the car-
nation line, Frances Joost, is very prom-
ising as seen in the houses at Mineola.

It is a seedling from McGowan and Scott
and appears to have all the good points
required in a commercial variety to-
daj'. In color it is more pleasing than
Scott, being entirely free from the bluish
cast in that variety. It is a fine grower
and the strength of stem is shown by the
fact that no supports of any kind are used
in the beds. Mr. Besold is an enthusiast
on the subject of carnation seedlings and
has a large number of various types from
which he expects to develop some win-
ners. One which he grows quite largely.

New York.

REVIEW OF CHRISTMAS TRADE. — BUSINESS
OPENS LATE.— BIG RUSH IN CLOSING
HOURS.— ONLY GOOD STOCK SALABLE. —
WOLETS AND WHITE FLOWERS MOVE
SLOWLY. — TRANSIENT TRADE GRATIFY-
INGLY LARGE. — NEW YEAR'S DEMAND NOT
LIKELY TO BE HEAVY. — W. A. MANDA'S
STOREHOUSE BURNED.

A review of the field after the Christmas
rush finds the retail flower dealers gener-
ally well pleased. The sale of plants all

NEW CARNATION FRANCES JOOST GROWN BY C BESOLD.

but is not yet satisfied to put on the mar-
ket, is named Nero. In color it resembles
Tidal Wave, but is a more rampant
grower than that variety. Two fine lots
of Harrisii lilies here are noticeable for
the few traces of diseased bulbs seen.

Chas. H. Allen still ties to Scott and
McGowan as his choice for nionej' makers
and his houses are planted maiiilj- with
these. He has one lovely pink seedling,
with nice habit, which he has named Ada
Rehan.

Harrison's White, here as in a number
of other places, persists in standing still
as far as flower stems are concerned,
showing principally "grass," and gives
the impression that it is trying to revert
to the old type of border carnations.

Mr. .^lien's house of mignonette is in
beautiful shape, and as mignonette is not
likelj' to be over-stocked in the New Y'ork
market this j'ear he should realize good
money from it.

Dailledouze Bros, are highly elated
with their success with Yictor, which, to-
gether with Flora Hill, they regard as
standing in the first rank among recent
carnation introductions. They find them
both good growers and equally good
sellers. Old Hector is a sight worth see-
ing as grown here this v'ear. Just now a
scarlet carnation has the lead in the mar-
ket and the dollars arc fairly sticking out
of Dailledouze's Hector benches.

Omaha, Neb. — The stakes are being set
for the Horticultural building. The con-
tract for the carpenter work on this build-
ing has been signed, and work will be
1 commenced within a short time.

through the week was gratifyingly large
and the high quality of the stock which
the plant growers had provided helped
to make this department of the business
verv' satisfactory to both dealers and cus-
tomers. Little indication was given
beforehand as to what the cut flower
trade would amount to. It was well
along into Friday afternoon before the
rush got under way and all began to
realize that the stock available was
entirel}' inadequate for the overwhelming
demand and the hustle lasted without
intermission until the evening of Christ-
mas day. The orders were such as could
be put up rapidlj', for the demand was
almost exclusively for boxes of long
stemmed loose flowers, the only stumbling
block being that the demand was for the
best grades onlj-, the buj'ers showing a dis-
criminating disposition, pav'ing willingly
for bright fresh goods and refusing to
have ain-thing to do with old stufl'.
When the sort of stock wanted could not
be had they simply stopped buying
flowers.

Comparatively few orders had been
placed in advance, many of the best cus-
tomers in the fashionable localities being
still out of town. The trade was mainly
of the kind known as transient and
largely for cash, and showed most conclu-
sively the welcome fact that easier times
are upon us and that money is lieginning
to circulate more freely. Of certain
things, such as American Beauty, Brides-
maid and Morgan roses and colored car-
nations the supply fell far short, but this
fact did not help out as iinicli .is might
naturally l)e expected on the inferior

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;,'r;ulcs or on Inilbous or other white
material. The shar]) advance on favorite
varieties, coniinj; at the hist moment and
witlionl ])revious warning, aroused the
usual opijosition on the |3art of the retail-
ers, but it was unavoidable, and only the
natural result of the conditions existing.
Some retiiilers even went so far as to
advise their customers to invest in plants
instead of cut flowers and to biiv any-
thing under the sun rather than American
Beauties. The sale of violets was rather
disappointing on the whole. The reason
is not fully apparent, but plainly there
were too many of them to justify the
prices at which they were held. Aligno-
nette was a notable instance of a flower,
not bright colored that enjoyed a phe-
nomenal run and brought good prices
without protest of any kind.

i'rom the wholesalers' standpoint
results were less satisfactory. The
responsibility was theirs of finding a
market somewhere and somehow for the
av;il.uK-hc of white roses, Roman hya-
cinths, lily of the vallev; Paper White nar-
cissus, stevia, smilax and adiantumsthat
was piled in on them, and for the accumu-
lations of the week that had been piling
up while the retailers were attending
strictly to their plant trade; and between
the critical dispo.sition as to quality,
before alluded to, on the part of the buy-
ers on the one side and the large receipts of
undesirable stock on the other, their po.si-
tion was not altogether a happj' one.
Many growers added to the vexations of
their commission men, without benefiting
themselves in the least, by scaling up
their grades, making No. 2 roses class as
No. 1 and No. 1 class as fancy, and by
mixing defective stock through the good,
apparently in the hope that it would
slide through unnoticed in the hustle and
hurrj- of holiday trade. But it onlvmade
confusion, disappointment and recrimina-
tion. To add to the worry, many lots
of flowers came in frozen and with the
contrariness of such things, these frozen
consignments were usually valuable
stock, the rubbishy stuft' coming in with-
out a mishap.

The wholesalers were companions with
the retailers in lacking all previous knowl-
edge of the demand that was to spring
up in the last hours and lamented the
fact that they had been so hasty in un-
loading stock which might have realized
so much more if it had been held in
reserve. There were heaps of deformed
Beauties in evidence, very difiicult to dis-
pose of, while perfect specimens brought
fancy figures. Carnations, when of fancy
varieties, were the most satisfactory
stock of all; but violets proved very
unwieldy and the demand for them was
exasperatingly slow.

The present week finds a fair supply of
everything in market, the onh'thing that
appears to maintain holiday prices being
carnations of the better grades. All other
stock has reverted to prices prevailing
previous to the rush. Flowering plants
are abundant in the store windows, and
it is evident that Christmas did not (juite
clear them out. Doubts are expressed as
to whether New Year's will make anj-
impression on business. Of late years it
has cut no figure. The weather is likeh-
to be the greatest factor; if clear and
bright there will be no stringency in any
line.

The cool warehouse of W. A. Manda at
South Orange was burned down on the
night of December 23. The building and
contents were partially insured.

The next meeting of the Florists' Club
(Januarj- 10) is likely to bring out a large
attendance. The first exhibition for the

gold medal will be an attraction, and the
(|uestion of the annual dinner will be set-
tled.

Chicago.

INCREASED DE.MANI) l-OK I'l.AXTS KOK
CHRISTMAS.— VARIOfS PI.A.NTS USED.—
HIGH PRICES FOR CUT FLOWERS. — IIAR-
RISII IN FAVOR. — OTHER WHITE FLOWERS
WENT SLOW. — DEiMAND FOR CARNATIONS
PHENO.MENAL, PRICES DITTO. — MORE CUT
FLOWERS SOLD THAN EVER HEFORE. —
WHOLESALE IRSINESS SHOWS AN IN-
CREASE OK 20 PER CENT. — RETAIL DUSI-
NESS IN CUT FLOWERS DECREASED 10
PER CENT.— lUTCHERS HANDLE HOLLY.
— A NEW FLORIST SOCIETY TO BE ORGAN-
IZED.— RICHARD PRESCOTT BREAKS A
LEG.

The weather Christmas week has been
all that could be desired, a little cold for
those that had plantstodeliver but other-
wise fine winter weather.

The Christmas trade in plants thisj-ear
has broken all records. Many retail deal-
ers on account of the exceedingh' high
price of cut flowers the forepart of the
week went skirmishing around the green-
houses for blooming plants to trim up
their show w-indovvs with. Some very
good displays w^ere made and at a much
less cost than it could have been done with
cut flowers. More plants were brought
to the notice of purchasers in this way
than there would have been had the prices
of cut flowers been more reasonable. The
result has been highly satisfactory.
Nearly all the plants have been sold at
good round prices, very few being left over.
.\11 kinds of house plants were in demand,
though blooming plants of bright color
were prime favorites. Cyclamens and
azaleas were sold in larger numbers than
ever before. Tulips and Roman hya-
cinths were sold in pots and pans.

Weinhoeber had quite a good display of
pans such as are used for ferneries, filled,
some \vith three or four primroses, some
with Roman h3-acinths, others with tulips,
and all sold well.

John F. Kidwell says his trade in bloom-
ing plants at Christmas has been on the
increase for several years and this j'car
has been phenomenally good. Many lilies
were sold in pots, in fact Christmas trade
was somewhat after the style of Easter
trade.

Never before have cut flowers brought
such prices at wholesale in Chicago as
were obtained during the past week,
qijality of stock considered, although
some varieties of roses have heretofore
sold for a day or two at as high prices as
those obtained last week. Prices reached
high water mark Monday five days before
Christmas. Stift" prices prevailed all
throxigh the list, though there was no par-
ticular scarcitv' of anything, except good
Bridesmaids. Any other stock could be
got if one was willing to pay the price.
Stock became more plentiful toward the
end of the week but prices held firm,
only a few white flowers being left over.

Harrisiililies were the only white flowers
that were in especial demand. There was
a much larger supjily than ever before but
they were all sold and more could have
been sold at good prices.

There was a good supply of narcissus
and Romans which went slow and would
not have sold so well had they not in
many instances been substituted for
white carnations.

Carnations sold better than ever before
and at higher prices. Some fancy ilrs.
McBumey and Mayor Pingree were
sold at $10 a hundred wholesale, and it is
reported that retail sales were made of
these varieties at $2 and $2.50 perdozen.

Many very poor carnations brought four
cents at wholesale. Selected stock, com-
mon varieties, o cents, fancy varieties, 6
to 10 cents.

Mu h more pickled stock was marketed
than ever before both in carnations and
roses. Contrary to expectations more
flowers were sold this year than ever
l)eforc at Christmas and at better prices.

\'ery few wholesalers report less sales
than List year. Bassett & Washburn
report trade highly satisfactory this
week, about double the same week last
year; Rcinbcrg Bros, about the same as
last year, they have more glass but were
oftero]); Rogers Park Floral Co. report
business about that of last year; E. C.
Amling 40 per cent better than last j-ear;
Prince better than last }-ear;Kennicott25
per cent better; Lynch 20 per cent better;
Hunt 13 per cent better. From the
reports received we have estimated an
increased wholesale business of about 20
per cent over last year.

Wholesalers i-eport a better feeling
among their country customers than ever
before, very little complaint having been
made. The city buyers only do the kicking.

Holly and greens which a few years ago
used to be the retail florist's principal
source of profit at Christmas are being
made and hawked in such quantities that
there is not much in it for the florist.

Very few retail florists report business
as good this year as last, while the sales
on the 24th and 2oth were about up to
the same days last year, the three da3-s
previous, Christmas prices had to be paid
for all stock, which made retail prices so
high that verj- few sales could be made
that allowed a fair margin of profit.
From reports of very many retailers we
estimate that the retail trade in cut
flowers during Christmas week is fully
10 per cent less than last year. This
"is made up in part by increased sales of
plants. Less holly and greens were sold
by the florists though more were sold by
fakirs and butchers than ever before.

There is a prospect that there will soon
be a new florists' society started in Chi-
cago. Those having the matterincharge
report the prospect is that a society will
be organized that will be a benefit to the
trade.

Richard Prescott for many years with
Charles W. Northrop, LaGrange, 111., fell
and broke his leg while decorating at
Riverside the day before Christmas. He
was taken to the Cook Count3' Hospital.

Mr. Frank Van Assche representing
Thos. W. Weathered's Son is in town this
this week.

Since Christmas, trade has been good
both at wholesale and retail. Prices.
although more reasonable, have held firm.
The prospect is that stock will be more
plentiful after New Year's. Several large
crops of roses and carnations are com-
ing in.

Blair Winter, of Winter& Glover; had a
substantial Christmas remembrance in
the shape of $3,000 in solid coin of the
realm.

Boston.

CHRIST.MAS TRADE LATE BUT LIVELY. —
COLD WE.iTHER M.\DE A SCARCITY. — COL-
ORED FLOWERS IN GREAT DEMAND AND
SHORT SUPPLY'. — PRICES NOT UNDULY AD-
VANCED.— EVERYTHING CLEANED OUT,
INCLUDING "PICKLED" STOCK. — TREMEN-
DOUS SALE FOR HOLLY' AND LAUREL. —
PLANT TRADE ACTIVE BUT QUALITY OF
PLANTS BELOW AVERAGE. — ARTHUR NEW-
MAN'S RESIDENCE BURNED. — A FINE ELEC-
TRIC SIGN.

.\ memorable day for Boston florists
was wintry December 24. With the mer-

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Jan.

ciirv down in the icy regions and the wind
howling and whirUng up great clouds of
dust and rubbish in its eftbrt to make Hie
as uncomfortable as possible for shoppers
and others who found it necessary to be
out of doors, a very snug wrapping of
cotton and paper was required to protect
plants and flowers, and the problem of
safe delivery under such conditions added
much to the labors and perplexities ofthe
busY day. In this respect December 24-,
1897, was a duplicate of December 24-,
1896, but the street car strike of a year
ago made things much more disagreeable
than they were this year. A clear sky
and bright sunlight also did much to
atone for unfavorable conditions and
brought a rich complexion to Bridesmaids
and other varieties with blushing pro-
pensities, which had presented a some-
what washed out appearance earlier in
the week from the effects of a protracted
combination of dark weather and cellar
storehouse.

Of late years it has been dangerous busi-
ness to hold flowers for a chance boom
but this was one of the infrequent occa-
sions when that policy was not produc-
tive of loss, for the arrangement of the
weather through the week reversed the
usual rule and there was starvation in-
stead of a surfeit on the last day. Busi-
ness had been very slow in starting. Trade
in "greens" was fine but advance orders
for flowers were not forthcoming and the
retailers had good reason to look with dis-
trust on the prospects. To the whole-
salers came the first premonitions of the
coming onslaught. Early shipping orders
had been few and far between and the re-
frigerators were packed to the doors.
Tilings started to move on Wednesday
and on Thursday they fairly hummed.
Telephone bells kept up a continuous
jingle and telegrams came thick and fast,
nianv bearing signatures that had been
strangers to Boston shippers ever since
last Easter. Welch Bros, and Sutherland
kept a large force of extra men busj' and
at McCarthy's and Galvin's the same
lively hustle was obseri^ed.

The great pinch came on cohered flowers,
the supplv being far short of the demand.
This wastrue of everything with any pre-
tense to red or pink color, from fancy
American Beauty down to third quality
carnations and existed in increasing ratio
from Thursday morning until the end of
the game. But white flowers are better
than none and the final rush gathered in
everj'thing, even stevia. When you can
sell stevia you can sell anything and for
the first time on record stevia was sold
out clean. Weather conditions being
against the profitable carrj-ing on of much
street trade in cut flowers, the sidewalk
vendors gave their attention to "greens"
and the regular stores appropriated every-
thing that was offered— good, bad and
indift'erent. Accumulations of draggled
roses and drowsj- carnations left over
from the abundance ofthe previous week
all found takers finally and even the blue
Beauty and black bull-headed Meteor
were absorbed. There was many a wry
face and doleful protest but no escape and
b}' the time Boston's Christmas bird
usvirped the table dedicated to the illustri-
ous beans the tired florists had all locked
their doors and departed leaving nothing
but emptiness behind.

Much of the stock obtainable was
"pickled," and unavoidably so, because
of the absence of any demand for deliver-
ies during the early part of the week.
Receipts of bright, fresh material at the
time it was most needed were very light
and all such was sold in advance at prices
not exorbitant, considering the condi-

tions. Some extra special Bridesmaids
were sold as high as $-1 per dozen, but few
roses, other than Beauties, brought more
than $16 per hundred. There was a big
hunt for Beauties at 50 cents to $1
each. Three to three and a half was pre-
vailing price for good carnations of
standard varieties and many more cotild
have been sold. Hector, Scott and Day-
break were valuable property on Friday
and a small consignment of "Bong Tong"
brought a gilt edged price. Violets were
sufficiently plentiful for the demand which
was at no time particularly brisk, $l.oO
being accepted gladly for good stock.
Bulbous stock, being for the most part
white, moved slowlv with no advance on
regular rates.

The demand for holly continued una-
bated to the end. Despite all predictions
to the contrary the quality averaged
very good. Considerableembarrassment
resulted from late arrival of a number of
large invoices and the temporary shortage
afforded a good pretext for an advance
in prices which early rivalry had cut down
close to first cost. Laurel wreaths met
with a tremendous demand, those that
had been offered as low as 8 cents on
Monday being held as high as -tO cents
on Friday at the markets, and the supply
of laurel festooning fell far short of the
demand at 12^2 cents a yard, which is
double the ordinary price. The small,
flat wreaths of holh- leaves had a very
limited call and seem to have lost their
popularity, doubtless because bu3-ers have
learned that they look well for but a few
hours in a warm room. English mistle-
toe arrived late. It was in good condi-
tion but the demand was light.

The cut flower business of the retail
establishments was restricted to the 2-I-th
and 25th and the demand was confined
almost entirely to boxes of cut flowers.
Plant trade had been verj' good all
through the week althoxigh this depart-
ment of the business here suffered from
the inferior quality of the plants offered.
Many of the azaleas showed the effects
of .severe forcing. Cyclamens and prim-
roses averaged far below the xisual trade
standard, and fern pans were, oftenerthan
otherwise, filled with adiantunis and
other frail subjects entirely unsuited for
use in the trying atmosphere of the dwell-
ing house. Until the plant growers for
the Boston market make a better show-
ing than thej' did this year the Christmas
cut flower trade is not likely to be dis-
lodged from its position of pre-eminence.
Not much attempt at displa}- was to be
seen in the florist's windows, palms,
poinsettias and stock of similar charac-
ter that would not require much atten-
tion or replenishing being most in evidence
and a few bunches of holly and mistletoe
suspended with scarlet ribbon overhead.

The fine residence of Arthur Newman at
Brookline was destroyed by fire at 3
o'clock on the morning of December 24.
Very little ofthe valuable furniture which
it contained was saved. The fire is sup-
posed to have been caused by an over-
heated furnace pipe.

J. Newman and Sons have their sign
written in electric lights over the front of
their store on Tremont street. It makes
a very conspicuous object when lighted
up at night.

J. T. Butterworth has been bringing in
some well flowered Christmas roses. They
are very appropriate and much liked for
the holiday season.

The first frecsias of the season appeared
at George A. Sutherland's last week.

Visitors in town, Wm. Appleton, W. S.
Hogg and Wm. Flanagan, Providence, R.I.

St. Louis.

-M.VRKET REVIEW. — ROSES — C.VR.\.\TIOXS. —
TR.\DE NOTES. — THE BOWLING CLUB.

Christmas week closed with the dealers
all satisfied, both in regard to prices and
quantity of trade. It seems every grower
held back his stock for not only a few
days, but weeks, and the consecjuence was
there ^vas an unprecedented amount of
stock shoved into this market at the last
moment. Orders that were taken at top
prices were quickly countermanded by the
dealer, who is always ready to take
advantage of anj- heavy receipts. The
growers are largely to blame for this
state of affairs. 1 have always advised
them never to hold their stock too long;
ship it in when it is read}- to cut, accept
the regular market prices, and in nine
cases out often you will be ahead on the
deal. All growers imagine that the
dealer is verj- anxious for stock on Christ-
mas daj' and will snap up most an^-thing
in the shape of flowers; in this the grower
finds himself mistaken, for the dealer
when he has a kirge tjuantitj- to select
from only pays top prices for verj- select
stock, and the Ijalance is sacrificed at
very low figures. The week following
Christmas finds the dealer with lots of
orders for balls, receptions, weddings,
etc., and for the New Year's day the\' all
say that orders are heavy.

Beauties are arriving this week in very
limited quanties, and the stock generally
very poor; Carnots alwa^-s sell well if
fancy; Brides and Bridesmaids are in
liberal supph', and stock generalh- good;
.Meteors are still very poor and in big
demand; Woottons are wa3' ofl' color and
selling poorly; Perles are in good demand,
stock, however, is not what it ought to
be. California violets are selling well at
good figures; the same may be said of
double violets; single violets are getting
more plentiful. Harrisii lilies sold well
during the week. Callas are always in
demand for funeral work. Narcissus and
Romans are selling well. The demand for
smilax has increased during the week.
Carnations are beginningto appear more
plentiful in this market. It seems the scarc-
ity which has existed in our market upto
Christmas has been noticed by the north-
ern shippers, and as prices have always
been at the top notch, thej- are beginning
to send their stock to this market.

Geo. Waldbart, the popular Grand
avenue florist, has been left very busy this
week and reports a bigger trade than
ever.

Fred. Ostertag, formerly of Ostertag
Bros., has opened xipa ven.- fine establish-
ment at 717 Vandeventer avenue. We
wish you good luck Fred.

Mr. Herbert Heller, the hustling end of
the South Park Floral Co., returned home
this week after overseeing his big ship-
ments, and some of the boys saj- a certain
west end lady was the real cause of his
stay here.

The bowling club had their regular
bowl last Monday night, and a full house
was present. Emil Schra^-was high man
for three gjimes with a score of ,")-t4;
Chas. Kuehn second, 519; C. Beyer third,
503. High single score was made b_v E.
Schrav, 214; .second, Frank Gillmorel99.
A. J. B.

Waynesboro, P.v. — On Christmas morn-
ing we had the pleasure of seeing a clear
yellow sport on our Kaiserin roses.
Christmas trade was better than last sea-

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Philadelphia.

TUADE ALL RIGHT. — I'LOVVEKING PLANTS
SCARCE. — TRICES ABOl'T SA.\IE AS LAST
VEAR. — POOR WEATHER. — WRAPPING
TROnni.ES STOREKEEPERS. — MILLION-
AIRE ORCHID GROWERS OCT EOR CASH.

The Christmas of 1897 has conic an<l
•;()iic aiifl each can tell whether the trade
came up to his expectations. So f'ai' as
\vc can learn, the general opinion is th.it
it was all right. Some men are jnl)ilant
and say it was the liest Christmas thev
ever had, others wear a contented look
and say it was ()uite up to former years
while a few would like to h.-ive seen it a
little better. There was not much new
■oflered, probalily a few more made up
baskets of foli.-ige and lilooniing plants,
but nothing different in single pot plants.
In fact flowering stock was quite scarce,
there being liut little variety and much of
that not up to the mark. There was a
great plenty of fine palms and ferns, and
while they sold fairly, people seemed to
want color. Jerusalem cherries sold very
well, in fact we believe none were left.
Ardisias were in good demand, but the
stock would have gone better with just a
little more finish to it; a few more Ijerries
and a better color would have moved
them all. A well grown plant perfect in
•every respect is rarely left after such a
rush as Christmas or Easter, but stock
very nearly up to the mark is often seen
standing imsold, becoming in the end a
total loss. It is the polish of perfection
that compels admiration. A little more
•care, a little attention at the right time
would have put on the finish and moved
the stock into the first class.

Flowers of nearly all kinds were scarce.
We noticed very little pickled stock. Car-
nations had Ijeen hustled about so lively
that they had no time to get sleep\', and
there was scarcely enough to go around.
Beauties were in great demand, the high-
est grade especially being sought for. In
fact, there was but little of anything left
■unsold on Christmas morning, and many
■orders had to be filled with stock cut that
•day, prices were about the same as last
vear, Beauties selling from $25 to
5lOO per hundred. Teas of all kinds
ranged from $8 to $20, a few specials
bringing $25. Some Carnots sold as high
<is $30, and seemed to be worth it. Car-
nations worth looking at brought $3 to
$4 while a few fancies sold from $6 to $8.
The top price for violets was $2, except
for a few extras for which $2.50 was
demanded. Plenty, however, sold for
$1.50 and some for $1, which was too
much for them. California brought from
75 cents to $1.50 per hundred, the latter,
some extras handled by Ed. Reid,
■were very fine. X'alley was hardly xip to
the mark, and sold from $3 to $4, while
some extras brought as much as $6.
Hj'acinths and narcissus moved lively at
$3 to $4. Holly and other greensseemed
to sell well, and most stocks were
•cleared up.

The weather for the week before had
heen very dull and cloudy, scarcely any
sun and for two or three days previous,
and Christmas daj' there was from 10 to
12 degrees of frost. One large grower
said that although he had increased his
plant the past season, he had not cut half
as much as for last year's hoUday trade.
Another whose specialty' is Meteors, said
that $500 was a low estimate of what
he had lost on account of the dull weather.
The storekeepers had their own troubles,
as everything had to be wrapped
securely. This hinders prompt delivery
at busy seasons. Several carloads and
quantities by boat, of Southern needle I

pines were thrown on the market and
sold on the streets at 10 cents each, three
for 25 cents.

The December meeting of the Horticul-
tural Society was graced by a fine col-
lection of cj-pripediums from the Koeb-
ling collection at Trenton, N. )., Mr.
Clinkaberry bringing them in in person.

John Burton's seedling whitecarnation,
".■\lba Superba." sold readily at $8 per
hundred, about ()()0 of this charming
novelty found their way to the retailers.

At the next regular meeting of the Flor-
ists' Club, which is to be held next Tues-
day evening, Albert M. Herr is to deliver
a paper on "The Newer Carnations." All
who have any choice new varieties or
well grown standard sorts are invited to
forward them to Horticultural Hall,
Broad street, to reach there not later
than 7 o'clock Tuesday evening. Quite
at interesting display is expected.

Most of the cattleyas which came into
the Philadelphia market came from mil-
lionaire Twonibh''s conservatories, Mad-
ison, N. J. It will not be very long before
all orchids grown for commercial cut
flowers will be grown either by the retail
florists themselves or by millionaires.

One of the innovations brought into
play by the retailers was the use of coupes
in delivering orders. Mr. Battles was the
first one, we understand, to put this new-
move into operation. The weather was
certainly very trying, and taxed the
ingenuity of the retailers as well as the
growers and wholesalers to get their
flowers delivered on time and in good
shape. K.

Cincinnati.

BUSINESS INCREASING. — PLANTS SELLING
WELL. — DE.\TH OF KARL WOLF's SON. —
FRED. WALZ SICK.

Christmas is a thing of the past and
the growers as well as store men are
well pleased, having done a good busi-
ness in their various lines. The storemen
and wholesale houses report an increase
of 25' r over former years. The supph- of
roses was not equal to the heavy demand,
many thousands could have been sold
had they been available; it seems as
though mostly all our leading growers
were oft' crops. Incarnations the supply
and demand were well balanced, thev
reached all the way up from $2 to $5 per
100 with the exception of 1500 Evelinas
which sold readily at $6. Violets came
in on the home stretch, very few could be
seen the first part of the week, but on
Thursday and Friday morning several
growers unloaded their stock and sur-
prised the retailers. A'alleys were in good
demand and sold readily at $5 per 100;
Romans $3 and narcissus brought $4
to $5.

Christmas green and holly was a drug
on the market and sold at any price
offered. Imported mistletoe was scarce,
only a few of our Fourth street stores
could aftbrd to handle this expensive arti-
cle; but southern or American mistletoe
sold well, and more has been used than
in former years.

The market was exceptionally dull,
owing to the cold snap we had, and it
was therefore very difficult to handle and
dispose of plants. Several growers
brought in small lots and report fairly
good trade.

Hoffmeister Floral Co. had an extra
store engaged for their Christmas greens
and plants, while their regular store was
replete with a full line of decorative plants
and flowers. Miss Carrie Hoffmeister
reports satisfactory business.

-Mr. Karl Wolf, of Cumniinsville, has
our svmpathv in the loss of his bright
little boy, December 20.

Mr. Fred. Walz is on the sick list.

H. SCIIWARZ.

Mil'waukee.

CHRIST.MAS TKADE SATISFACTORY. — PALMS
AND FERNS SOLD WELL. — GREAT DE.MAND
FOR FLOWERING PLANTS, WITH SHORT
SUPPLY. — MORE CHURCHES DECORATED.

The Christmas trade on the whole was
quite satisfactory, but one has to take a
general average of all reports to arrive at
such a conclusion. Several retail dealers
report increased sales to a gratifying
extent, curtailed by their inability to pro-
cure more stock. There appears to have
been no waste.

Palms and ferns sold well, but the
demand for flowering pot plants could
not be satisfied; it is impossible to esti-
timate what could have been sold if ihe
stores had had a supply such as is usual
at F^aster time.

The question of holding dormant stock
over, as is done with valle3-, presents itself.
Here is a field for enterprise.

Cold weather during the week made the
delivering diflicult, particularly for those
who had decorations. The churches were
more generally decorated than for the
past two years.

One peculiar circumstance is noticeable
tliis season in comparison with the past;
that is the almost complete monopoly of
Milwaukee trade by its own wholesale
market. Years ago Chicago was our
main dependence. A very small percent-
age comes from there now. Another
feature is noticeable and may solve the
"fakir" problem. Florists put holly and
green on sidewalk and paid attention to
the transient trade. It made the fakir
less conspicuous. They realh- encroached
upon what he considers his field of opera-
tions. If this is followed up the store-
keeper may hold his own. C. B. W.

Syracuse, N. Y.

INCREASED TRADE. — DULL WEATHER PRO-
MOTES IMPORTATIONS. — GREENS GO FREE-
LY.— RED FLOWERS IN DEMAND. — GROW-
ING PLANT TRADE.

Christmas trade has been very satisfac-
tory. The majority of retailers report
their trade as equal to that of last year,
while some say an increase of from 5 to
15 %. The weather of the week preced-
ing Christmas was anything but favora-
ble to the production of flowers, conse-
quently import shipments were much
larger than usual, which to use the re-
mark of man^-, has taken lots of gilt off
the gingerbread. Not a glimpse of the
sun the whole week, and the temperature
remained below the freezing point the
whole time, culminating Friday evening
with a temperature of 6° above zero and
a strong northwest wind, causing the
safe delivery of such flowering plants as
lilies, azaleas and begonias to be carried
on at serious disadvantage. Holly and
other greens, with the exception of mis-
tletoe, were of much better quality than
usual, holly especially well berried and
very green. But this is about all the
good we can say about it, for this branch
is not confined to the florists and seeds-
men alone. This year, much more than
formerl}', the groceries and meat markets
were well supplied on almost every hand,
selling it at from 10 to 15 cents per pound.
However, the florists managed to clear
out at the little better figure of 25 cents
per pound, and holly wreaths sold better
than ever before at 50 cents to $1.50

564

The a mer i ca n Florist.

Jan. /,

each. There was but little call for ground
pine and mixed wreaths.

The amount of flowers placed on sale
was about equal to the demand, with the
exception of Beauty roses and carnations,
which were short, owing in a great meas-
ure to some shipments going astray.
There was a very noticeable increased
call for red flowers, such as red carnations
(which were very short) and poinsettias,
and also high grade American Beauties.
The quality of all flowers other than
roses was up to last year's standard, out-
of-town roses being poorer, very weak
stennned and flowers soft. The general
run of retail prices obtained were as fol-
lows: Beauty $9.00 to $1.'<.00 per dozen.
Maids, Brides, Mennets $3.00, Gontier
Perlc, Xiphetos $2.00 to $2.50, Meteor
$3.00 to $6.00, carnations 75 cents to
$1.50, violets $3.00perl00, valley, hya-
cinths and narcissus $1.00 per dozen,
Harrisii and callas $3.00 dozen, and
poinsettias $6.00 dozen heads. Smilax
did not sell well for some reason, the de-
mand being more for cut ferns and as-
paragus.

There is no doubt that nice flowering
plants are gaining steadih' in favor for
Christmas time. An increase of 25 %
over last year was noted in this line,
while palms and ferns sold about the
siime as last year. Some attribute the
increase to the high price of cut flowers,
but that is almost always the case at
Christmastide. Others say they give
more general satisfaction than cut flow-
ers. Azaleas were the favorites, followed
by cyclamens, lilies, primroses and cinera-
rias. The only plant that did not sell so
well as formerly was Begonia incamata.
Unfortun;iteh' the weather is a ven,^ seri-
ous dra\vback with which we have to
contend at this time of the year in this
line. Careful and safe delivery is not only
very expensive but takes a great deal of
time papering and tying up. So far but
verj- few complaints have been received of
plants frozen or bruised. P. R. Quinlan
& Co. had their store re-decorated in
white and gold for the holidays, which,
with the addition of more electric lights,
gives it a ver\' lively and attractive ap-
pearance. Their two windows were note-
worth\', one arranged with white azaleas
banked by Harrisii lilies, ground pine,
and adiantum being used for ceiling and
festooning, the other of red azaleas
(var. Apollo) and well berried holly. .

Alph.v.

Rochester, N. Y.

THE WKATHKR. — BLOOMING I'LANTS DE-
CIDED FAVORITES. — FUNERAL WORK AND
RECEPTIONS USING UP SURPLUS STOCK.

Christmas week started in quite mild
and pleasant. We were in hopes that
these conditions would prevail until the
rush of business was over, but before the
22nd zero weather was upon us, with
snow and high winds in the bargain.
The severe cold snap lasted until about
noon on the 25th, when the thermometer
went up fast above the freezing point.
It was not the ideal weather for plant or
flower delivery, the utmost care in pack-
ing and wrap]5ing would not prevent the
freezing of a few packages in the many
hundreds sent out. It is really miraculous
that not more of them were damaged.

Our florists are well pleased, however,
with their Christmas sales generally;
some of them had laid in too generous a
stock of cut flowers, but taking all in all,
comparatively little was left over. Scar-
let carnations were short in supply; noth-
ing else was really scarce exactly, some
mignonette and a lot of white roses
remained unsold. \'iolets were in good

demand, as usual, and perhaps a few
thousand more could have been disposed
of Romans and Paper Whites were very
plenty, so were stevia and white carna-
tions. Roses, on the average, were not as
good as we would wish them to be for the
best trade. Prices obtained were fulh' as
good as in past years, but varied consider-
able with the quality of thegoodsofl'ered.

The plant trade would have been highly
satisfactory to all if the wrapping and
packing for deli verj- could have been done
away with, much extra laborand precious
time had to be expended on plants, thus
lessening the original profits to some
extent. Blooming plants were decided
favorites this year, azaleas, poinsettias,
begonias, cyclamens, stevia, hyacinths,
lilies and primroses with a few well
grown Bougainvillea Sanderiana and a
limited number of good earU' cinerarias
was about all offered here in this line.
Quite a large number of ferneries in all
sizes and shapes were sold, but the sales
in palms were not as large as anticipated.
\'ery large quantities of greens were used
everywhere, more in fact than ever before,
but there was a generous supply on hand;
all were amply prepared for an increased
demand, and plenty- of good holly is 3'et
stored in the commission house, owing to
Ijelated arrivals.

The weather now is quite moderate,
between 20° and 30°. The week com-
menced with a good demand for funeral
work, w'hich gave an outlet to surplus
stock of white flowers left over from the
holidays. .A number of receptions are
also going on daily since Monday and the
demand for flowers is unexpectedly brisk;
for the end of the week several orders
calling for more elaborate decorations
are on the books of various firms, and
New Year's week is likely to prove a
profitable one for our florists. K.

Delaware, O.

Business here is improving. The writer
on Christmas Eve met our genial florist,
Mr. Joe Cunningham with a gallon of
oysters in each hand for the supper of his
extra help. There is no better fellow alive
than Joe, as all his friends call him, cer-
tainly no more honest and reliable than
he is. On Sundaj- forenoon I meandered
uj) to Joe's plant, and being an old florist
myself we like to compare notes and again
I launched at Joe the question, "how is
business.'" "Well," said Joe, "of course
we won't look over the books, as this is
Sunday, but last night I went over them
and I've done fairh- well this Christmas;"
and for once in 11 years, all the time I
have known him, he acknowledged that
business was good. I find that Joe is not
the onlv florist that wav. D. G.

SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE.

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the rate of lU cents a line (seven words) each Inser-
tion. Casli must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the A.MEKrCAN KL(tRl.sT
for the year I8ys win receive on request, a coupon for
one five line want "adv." tree, to be used at any time
during the year.

SITUATION WANTBD-By an e.\perlenced grower,
afie27: well up In roses. carnations , etc .etc.; hlch-
est references; single; wages $2j per month Address
Grower, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— Bv a German. BrBt-cIass
grower of roses, carnations, 'murnn. violets; would
like to change his present situation. Address

Ghowek 113, care American Florist, Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED-Bv a reliable. Industrious
young man In park or private place: single. 23
years of age. seven years' experience, good references.
Address G. care American Florist. Chicago.

SITUATION WANTED— By an e.\perlenced grower
of roses, carnations, mums. etc.. to takechargeof
commercial place: age 27. single: strictly temperate;

steady position. Address

B. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By Scotchman, married,
age ;32 as gwrdener in tirst class private place: good
practical experience In all branches; highest refer-

ences. Addr

Gardener, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTBD-By practical florist and de-
signer as foreman; specialist In rose growing, car-
nations 'niuuis. violets: references, age ;it> disengaged

SITUATION WANTED-One who has had some
experience In decorating and filling designs; is a
good harnnoijlzer of colors: would like to perfect hlm-
sell in that line, wlih a strictly up-to-date Eastern
firm. Where can I find such a firm, and what will I
have to pay for such knowledge.

Penna. care American Florist.

WANTED— First class rose grower: one capable of
taking charge: one familiar wltl growing cata-
logue stock i>referred: state wages expected. Address
A B. care American Florist.

WANTED -Partner In Chicago, with *l.0(IO cash, to
take half tnierest In well established, paying flo-
rist and greenliouse business; experienced i

ferred. Address

L F. care American Florist.

WANTED— Propagator of herbaceous plants In ar>
eastern commercial place; one who has had
some experience: give sge. nailonallty. experience,
reference, and wages expt-cted. Address

M T S. care American Florist.

FOK SALE— Greenhouse plant of .5 («I0 feet of glass
in .lamestown. N. D ; price SLolRI; l., cash, balance
may be paid In cut flowers. Address

W. W. SEEKlNS. H21 E 3rd St.. Duluth Minn.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

One of the most valuable florists' establishments In
the Middle South, t^ Interest for sale, or will lease to
an enterprising, wide awake business florist : 7 modern

terlng facilities, packing sheds, office. 6 acres of splen-
did land lor rose growing situated wlihln easy access
of Atlanta. Ga., on one of the most beautiful drive-
ways of the city. Florist store In the Kimball House
block with flrst-class facilities, and the best stand In
the city; connections with several of the largest tour-
ist hotels In Florida, with shipping trade In cut flow-
ers staited. This Is an established buslntss with un-
limited opportunities for enlargement. Aside from
the cut flower trade there is a large opening f()r build-
ing up a shipping trade in nurserj -grown roses, which
thrive ana make more growth here in one year than In
three seasons m the North. The owner has other large
Interests which occupy his whole time and wants a
thorough-going man who has some means and an am-
bition to extend an already well established business
In this exceptional fleld. This Is not a broken down
or falling establishment. The owner does not desire
to sell out the greenhouses, but would dispose of an
interest or lease, so that an enterpilsing florist would
have such Interest as would Insure his exclusive ap-
plication to maintaining tlie high ciiaracier of the
present busiiuss and working for Its extension. Ad-
dress JOS. THOMPSON. Atlanta, Ca.

WANTED

A man to take charge of a line cemetery,
married, small family, English; work in
greenhouse in winter; nice house to live in
and 1 acre of garden; a steady place, with
set wages to right man. Address

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris. Illinois.
For Sale or Trade.

Or will i-piit to responsible party on ions time.
The trreenliouses all stocked, heated with hot.
water, containing 4000 feet of glass, gas, water,
electric light, sewerconnections, hydrants through
houses and yards, and stable conneeted with store
which has "fine cellar with five living rooms in
second story, on one of the main thoroughfares in
heart of citV: electric cars at door connect with,
all parts of'the city. Address

21 E. Lee Street, Lawrence, Kan.

FOR SALE.

At less than half its cost, or for rent, about
28,000 square feet of glass with grounds and
modern 12-room dwelling, built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new, all heated by steam,
well stocked and in good order; located on street
car lines between St. paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business established. A
splendid opportunity for a good live man. Sale
price. $10,000: rent 8150 per month. If you mean
business, address CHRIST HANSON. St. Paul. Minn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars ELIiIS & FOIiI.WOBTH,
write Slilwaakee, Wis.

/S(;S.

The Americax Fj.orist.

565

Philatklphia Holiday Markets from the
Growers' Standpoint.

Cropsof flowciswcivlijiliterlliisCliilst-
Tiias than was expected liv the growers,
•es(iecially those of a higher class, such as
American Beauty among roses and cat-
tleyas among orchids. Crops of choice
(lowers are generally light for Christ ni,-is.
What made it somewhat worse for the
grower was on the Thursdriy preceding
Christmas a very heavy northwest wind
l)lew a gale with the outside thermome-
ters registering 1+° to 15° above zero.
This shortened the crops ver3- perceptibly.
This fact perhaps had its effect upon the
retailer for he would give the grower no
peace nor rest, ordering large quantities
of the choicest flowers and endeavoring
to exact promises for given quantities for
the treble X stock. Whocan blame them?
They would not be so anxious if these
choice gifts of nature and developments
of skill and care coidd be produced at
will, or stored away and brought out in
anv quantitv at a given time like kcLjs of
nails!

We all realize the hardships of the
retailer at Christmas and Easter, but
does the retailer ever give the grower a
passing kind thought? Apparently not.
It may seem foolish and unnecessary, Ijut
there was many a grower who did not
sleep a wink duringThursday and Friday
.nights; what with the high wind and
cool weather and the anxietj- to give
cver^- retailer all he had ordered and to
get it to him just when wanted to the
minute in good shape, was a strain of
which even the retailer apparently has
not the slightest conception.

This is a nnitual business; the grower
xmd retailer are each necessary to the
other, but the methods brought to bear
upon the grower at certain seasons of the
year hy the retailer would indicate that
they were natural enemies and each nmst
of necessity be antagonists. The grower
is frequently, and with truth sometimes,
acccused of bringing in to the retailer on
the morning before Christmas what he
•chooses to designate "pickled" stuff. The
retailers are largely responsible for this
state of affairs. They need probably ten
times as many choice flowers on the day
before Christmas as they do on any other
•day, excepting, of course, at Easter, and
they appear to think and act as though
^dl that the grower had to do was to
touch a button, or wave a wand, and
presto! Cattleyas by the bushel and
Beauties by the mile wfmld magically
appear ad libitum ad infinitum.

A fact to be deplored among some of
the store keepers is that no matter how
well they may have been served at Christ-
mas time, they will without ceremony
turn the grower down a inw days after and
justify themselves in the action byunjustly
complaining about the prices. Retailers
jguilty of such practices are spotted, and
may rest assured that there is a hereafter,
^nd there will surely come a time when
the grower may with justice retaliate.
The philosophj' of reciprocitv can never
be put into practice with more satisfac-
torj' results than among the retailers and
■wholesalers and growers of flowers.

American Beauty-, fancies, brought
readily $100 per 100 wholesale, and were
as good as we ever had here before at
Christmas time Some that were brought
in from other centers were not so good as
the home grown product at the same
price. Cattleyas were bought at $-iO to
$50 per hundred; most of these came
from out of town. Unfortunately some
shipments from a distance were frozen
.and utterly ruined. Whether the grower.

the retailer, or the e.\press company will
stand this loss is problematical; the
grower generally has to ])ocket these
lo.sses. Cypripedium insigne could be had
in any quanty, the highest price
paid was $15 per hundred. The wise
retailer used these wherever practicable,
associated with "Romans" and "Valley,"
and a dash of green, were easily and
(|uickly put up in boxes, gave satisfaction
and the profits would be made according
to the conscience of the dealer. This class
of flowers are a great help at Christmas,
because there is hardly any limit to the
quantity which maybe produced, and the
wholesale price is very reasonable.

The ever popular Bridesmaid was in
evidence in large (juantity and the quality
was first-class. Meteor also came in for
its share of calls, and the prices were $2,"
per hundred for the best. There was not
enough Carnot to cut any figure at these
holiday times. It will hardly paj- the
grower at the tea rose prices. The only
way for the grower to realize a profit
from this rose is to send in only the select
buds, destroy all the poor ones and work
up a fancy trade at remunerative prices,
otherwiseit will have tobedropped. L.

Providence, R. I.

Your correspondent stopped at one of
the evergreen stands down town, and
while there a well dressed lady, who was
looking at some very nice laurel wreaths,
full two feet in diameter and well made,
the selling price was 2,'5 cents. She ven-
tured to ask if he would sell four for ."lO
cents. On being refused she did not pur-
chase.

Messrs. Butcher, Johnston and Rennie
have resumed their stations after their
illness.

Christmas is now over ;ind we are get-
ting things into line for the nextcall. On
the whole trade was quite satisiactory.
Roses were a little off, liut the price com-
pared with the f|uaHty, $2 per dozen was
about the price for fair stock; selected
brought $3. Carnations sold for 50 cents
per dozen, and from that to $1 for real
choice varieties. Scarlets and reds sold
at sight and were quickly disposed of,
while white varieties seemed to hang fire,
and many of us had a fair stock left over.
Violets were a little in excess of the de-
mand, but brought good prices, $2 per
hundred. Mignonette and bouvardi;i
sold well. M. J. Leach, of Pawtucket,
has the credit of marketing the only
Harrisii lilies, which, l)y the way, were
well grown.

Geo. Kelley and .Mr. .Miller, of the Rhode
Island greenhouses, had the cream of
azalea plants. Other dealers were a little
tardy with theirs; they sold well. Other
small pot plants, such as primroses and
cyclamens, found ready market, while
larger plants of palms, etc., seemed to go
a little slow. .A.bout $1 seemed to be
the size of the limit of capital to be in-
vested, although there were some excep-
tions to this rule. There is an increasing
demand for Christmas ferns and all good
hollv was cleaned up, and some were
obliged to order by telegraph to New
York, as the markets here were exhausted.
If holly dealers would grade their stock
and charge a fair price for Nf). 1 goods,
and sell their inferior stock at a low fig-
ure, it would give much better satisfac-
tion, as well as saving many hard words
and lots of "kicking."

Good fortune favored us on Christmas
day, as the weather moderated decidedly
from the day previous, which enabled us
to deliver plants and flowers with less
liability of freezing, thus avoiding the ex-
periences of last year. Little Rhody.

John Conley & Son,

IVIanufacturerfl of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET^

Boston Florist Letter Co.

This wooden box nicely stained and var-
ni8iie<U 18x30x12 made in two Hectious. one
fi»r each stze letter, given away with first
order of 5Uu letters.

Block Letters. 1 \^ or 2-lnch size, per UNI. $"i.OO.
Script Letters 34 Kastener with each letter orword.
Used by leading tlorlsts everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale tlorlsts and supply tleaiers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
64 Havvley St., BOSTON, MASS.

jy..i» ty a ^'HE BEST rRcmonT.o.

ransiGS Wonii Raisino.

GOOD PLANTS, 82.50 per 1000, or 81.50 per 500.
L«RGE PLANTS. S4.00 per 1000, or 82.50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, 81.50 per 100.
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Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the flnest Pansles.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilogs.

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tions, S4 per lOCO; |.Vi per 10,000.

PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

Firwt-Class Novelty.

20 per c^nt. discount to those announcing this novelty
In their catalogues; also electrotype furnished free.
Ask for price list and descripilon.

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen, Calvados, France.

Agent: C. U. JoosTEX. I'Jo Greenwich St., New York.

560

The American Florist.

>

W. E. LYNCH,

is:^"*^ CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Slock a Specialty. CMICA-GrO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

47 WABASH AVENUE,

'^— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

>ii»D FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 It 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with alt leadtnK

varieties of Koses and Camallons,

We ARE Headquarters lor line AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us atrial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

Chas. W. McKellar

E. F. Winterson

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

Cut Flowers^

OF EVERY KIND

IJI/^LJ ^DAPvC Carnations, ^-t ^* Roses .jt
nlOll LjIXAUC j<^^ Violets, Orchids-

Christmas Holly, Bouquet Greens. Wreathing and Wild
Smilax. Complete line ot tlorists supplies.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Wholi^ale poweryAarKjfe

i.OOmO.CO

Meteors. La France ti.00<ail0.00

Perle. Gontlers 4.(IOia tl.OU

Carnations, common 2 00® 3 00

fancy 4.llU(.» (i 00

Violets LOGO 2.110

Narcissus. RomaoB 2 00® 4 00

Harnsll 10.00312.00

Valley 2.00® 4,00

Adiantum .75

Smilax 10.00

Asparagus 50.00®100.00

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Illinois Cut Flower Co. t;

, n nr...,.n 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., g

J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr. Chicago. §

8

4?

CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.

n variety. g

C^^^^4-Z^^c^ THE BEST «

arnations ...in this market, a

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS. i')

THE "OLD RELIABLE" FOR

HOLIDAY....

•Cut flowers

of Highest Grade
You can depend t
personal attentio

Tiplete variet
nost faithful
ir interests...

HOLLY, GREEN, WREATHING. '^^v'iV'ifeV'" ^

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. S

DIRECTORY FOR 1898

of Florists, Seedsmen and Nur-
serymen of the United States
and Canada. .."* ..•* ..■* .*

AMERICAN riORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

Is now accepted aa tht

descriptions, by i

well as

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St.. Chicago

VlCEHHmrdROSXOA

{H^/fOUSAljCUTnOWERS

\ ^nofloRISTS iSUPPUES. \

\TsPulALTr. 8BWiBASHA¥C Cft/C^O. \

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

DON'T fOROET that we are at the old number.
126 Dearborn St., Chicago.

Write for special ^notations on larne orders.

E. C. AMLING,

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION t FLORIST.

57 V/ABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avenue,
^ CMICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Randolph SI., CHICAGO.

il^ GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT.

good couditioa

CUT FLOWERS,

WIRE DESICNS: A Full Li

Write us for

GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN. ILL.

We now offer Roses, Cartiations,
Romans, Paper Whites, Lilium Harrisiij
Smilax and ¥emsji^<-J*-J*

TO THE TRADE.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New Vork Office. 4U".i KUtli Avenue.

/S()S.

The Amhricax Florist.

567

MacDONALD «& McMANUS

Supply Orchids every day.

Only House in New York handling Extra Fancy Stock for Special Occasions.

Telephone 2778-.38ih Street. =^« 50 Wcst 30th Stfeet, NEW YORK CITY.

No. 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street

"WE HAVE NOT MOVED."

The name ot our street lias been changed. And

with our additional room we are better able

to handle our ever increasing trade.

Samuel S. Pennock,

1612-14-16 Ludlow Street,
-^ PHILADELPHIA. PA.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^— NEW YORK.

FRED. EHRET,

wnoiesaie Fiona

Mo. 1403 fairmount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^^N^" Gut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel. 961 18th street. NEW YORK CITY.

Wholesale [fower/\arK?fe

New YORK, Deo. 30.

Hoses, Benuty 15

Bridesmaid, Meteor 4

" Testout, rarnot 4

Morgan, Cusln, Brides 4

('arnatlons..

fancy. ,

violets , 1

Harrlsll 10

Hyacinths, narcissus

Adlantum

i^mlla.v 8

BOSTON. Dec. ,30,

Koses Beauties 25.

Perle, NIphetos — 4

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor ij

Carnot 8.

Carnations, ordinary 2

fancy stock 3.

Valley 2,

Violets 1

Hyacinths, narcissus.

Harrlsll, callas 13.

Philadelphia, Dec. 30.

Roses, Beauties 25

Teas, firsts 12

" " seconds G

Carnations 2

Valley 3

VIoleta.
Narcissus. .
Hyacinths..

oois-.').no

(10(812 00

mavi.m

,1108 8.00
.50(9 2.00
50(.< 4.00
.00.4 4.00
00® 1..50
,00®I2 00

00®T5.00
,00® (i 00
00(512.00
,00(313 00
.00® 3 OO
00® 4,00
,00® 4 00
00(5' 1.25
00(,P 3.00
,00®10 00

00®75,00
.00(S15 00
.00312 OO

00(a 4,00

Mm, 4.00
75® 1..M)

;.oo

3.110
I 00® 12 00
!.00(»lo.00

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breal(ing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Valley.
THOS. ^VOUIVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. new YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Roset (hipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

Gflt Eowers on Gomissi.

53 WEST 30th street,

.... pifBjv^v TTOieic:.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER IVIARKET,»''''no^:?";,'''rr '•'"♦•

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

BOSTON, MASS.

Conglemuieuts from regrular gron^ers assigrned separiite space iu our market. W^e guarantee payiuent for all Flon'ern sold. Sales reported

weekly: paymeuts monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th street. UCU/ YHRIf
near Oth Ave Elevated K R. ilLII lUn^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Consitfiiments Soli<-ite<l.

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer in

cut flowers.

Coed Money for your Flowers.

Cooe Flowers for your Money.

4.9 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

tklki-hone ]r.?5 ;istb St,

TheNewYork Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

^oecial Attention Given to Shipoinq Orders.

ford Bros...

'<H '.Jt Wholesale Florists

in West 30th Street, NEW YORK.
Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38:h St.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists / ^jobbers in
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hiirtlrulliirnl Auctioneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, ■ BOSTON.

Strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

OA.i^\riiv «& CO.

Wholesale Florists

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut Hower ConslKnmenls l^oticlted. Best market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, GARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Straat,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

ronslKnmenls Solicited. Special attention given to

shipping orders.

Long DlBtance Telephone jOU8 a.

568

The American Florist.

Jan.

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements. 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Sl.OO per inch. Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts, 6 times, 5 per cent: 13 times, lo percent;

26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

The Advertising Department of the American
FlokiST is for Florist H. Seedsmen, and dealers in
wares pertaining to those lines ONLY.
Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se-
cure Insertion in the issue for the following Saturday.
Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago.

The .\,\ierican Florist wishes to hear
from its readers. Tell us what j-ou like
about the paper — tell us what you do not
like about it — if there is anything. Let us
know what you would like to have in its
pages. If \"ou have anvthing new send it
along. If anything of interest occurs in
vour town write to us. Whatever inter-
ests you interests The American Florist.
If you can write more readily in German,
Swedish, French or any other language,
do so; we can read and translate it. We
may not always be able to publish your
letter, but if 3'ou send us 3'our name and
address (this will not be published if you
say so) we can write to you. If you wish
information on any subject, I'our ques-
tions will be answered by the best special-
ists in the country. Do not forget to
say, "saw your advertisement in The
American Florist," when ei)rresp(.in(l-
ing with advertisers.

Owing to the increased number nf
pages, and increased circulation (if this
paper, advertisers who are desirous of
making changes or sending in new copy
for their advertiseiuents would confer a
favor on the management by seeing that
the same reaches this office not later than
Wednesday morning of the week in the
issue of which their insertion is desired.
The great amount of work entailed in
maintaining the standard of excellence
which has made the A.\ieric.\n Florist
famous renders the above request neces-
sarv.

W. A. NiCFADDEN.

" i Xxm^Ikuuv

NEAVE BUILDING.

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

of every description of

High Class Floral Supplies.

Orchids.

Cypripedii

Quotations issued weekly, forwarded
on request.

fl^'7'L^'wfi:^

Wholesale flower/\arl^t5

Cincinnati, Dec. :«).

Roses. Beauty select "o.OOc 100.00

medium nO IK)

Brides 8 oni./iii im

Bridesmaids 10 0U<- IV illi

Meteors 12.0iii.' 1. im

•' Feries ci.OUi- s IHJ

Carnations 2 lIUi" .i.lK)

fancy 4.00w i> 00

Valley , 5 00

Itomans S.OOto 4.00

Narcissus 4.0O® .1.00

Violets 2.00

PolnsetUftS 25.00

Smilax 12.60816 00

Adlantums 100

AsparaKus 50.00

St. Locis. Dec. ;iO.

Roses Beauties 15 00® 50 00

Meteors S.OOoi ,S 00

Brides, Bridesmaids 5 00(" .S.OO

Perles S.OOr* 4.00

Wootton 3.00.-5 5 00

Carnations H.OO® 4 00

Violets. California - 1.60® 2.00

simile ;i5

double 150

IlarrlsU. Callas 12.60

Narcissus 2 Oixa 3.00

MUnonette 4.00* S.H)

Stevla 1.00

BlFFALO. Dec 30,

Roses. Beauties 25.GO®10O 00

Brides Bridesmaids. Meteors... S 0,i@16 GO

Mermets 8 00@lo 00

NIphetos ti.00@10.00

Kalserin 12 00® 2U. 00

Carnations extra 3 OOg 5 00

ordinary l.^w 2 IKI

Valley 3 110 ii 4 (lU

Violets 1 .Ilka- 2 00

MtanoDette 4.00fa) 5.00

Komans 3.00® 4.011

Harrl-ll 15 00® 20. 00

^ml!ax 15.00

Adlantum 1.25'™ I 50

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

1122 PINE STREET,
.^— ST. LOUIS, MO.

ROSES, CARNATIONS. AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING SSt

495 Washington St., BufTalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer in Florists'Supoliesand Wire Designs

^^A coiuplete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND GITYGUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

Hi-SUHDEWWlCHft.

"sSr CINCINNATI,©.

5PCC/AL Attention Civ£fj To Stiippi'jc o/>oe»5

C. W. WORS®^^^^^^^^^§-%

,„.,,,, 2740 Olive street, %

VuXj TT d\3 ....WHOLESALE.... "S
ROSES, and a full lin.'. f

Headquarters for the South West

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

The Wisconsin Flower Exchange

Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies
Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS

Consliminents Sollclttd. I'liune Main ^;l

4S7 Mllwillket St., MILWAUKEE,

REED & KELLER.

Florists' SUDDli6S.

122 W. 25th St , NEW YORK CITY.

Doves...

The largest and finest stock
of white doves on earth. -J-
Write for prices.=^«^=^«^s^=^

S. J. RUSSELL,

203 Summit Ave.,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

folding Boxes is^ Wax Paper

Ttie fliill Bros. Paper & Box Go.

,,^t..«t.,%eDAYTON. OHIO.-.^.."*."*

iSg8.

T IFE A MER I CA N F LOR IS T.

569

Cleveland.

Till-: \vi;atiii;k. — cakxatidns sold whi.i.,

KDSKS Sl.OWl.V. — INCKEASEU CAI.I, I-l)R
I'OT PLANTS. — BISIXESS REPORTED BET-
TER.— DECORATIONS AT THE INION
LEAGl'E CUT! HALL.

The wc.-ithcM- clerk never could have
.selected from his varied stock of weather
for all occasions a more miserable article
than that shoved oft on the florists for
use on thcThursdayprecedingChristmas.
It could not possibly liy any stretch of
toleration, have been graded higher than
the very worst of job lot culls. The wind
lilewoutof the northwest all day with
tlie velocity of a blizzard. The teni]x'ra-
ture. low enough in all conscience to start
uilli, keiU descending until we hadal>out
iwentv degrees of frost in addition to the
liigh wind, and then to crown all, the
snow fell in sheets, rendering the use of
delivery wagons on the ice coated streets
the hardest and most dangerous of work
for hor.se flesh. Oh, it was fine! On Fri-
dav the wind died down, but the cold
stayed right with us and every plant,
excepting with those who preferred the
excitement of rushing wildly for shelter
every time they jerked one out of their
wagons, had to be carefully overcoated
for the occasion. Having the wagons
nut for long periods of time, with the
doors cimstantly being opened, added
greatly to the hazardous character of
flower delivering. Friday night the ther-
mometer fell to within three or four de-
grees of zero, but the weather cleared off
beautifully, so that Saturday the temper-
ature rose rapidly, and by about the time
that we didn't need to care a tinker's
ol)jurgation how hard it snowed, blew or
froze, the weather had become almost
ideal — or at least as nearly as it ever
attains to that point in Cleveland during
the winter season.

There had been a constant impression
current for a longtimethat flowers would
be short in supply, more especially carna-
tions, and this impression was justified
bvthecnilcome Carnations in thestores,
with only one or two exceptions, were
sold out in nearly every instance early in
the day. They were far and away ahead
of other flowers in the popular estimation
and sold at fully as good prices as in an\
former year, in some instances, bringin:^
more. At a wholesale rate of 3 to 4
cents for ordinary stock, however, there
was a necessity for at least as high a rate
as usual to allow the retailerany margin.

Roses have been variously reported.
With some they were in good demand
and sold well. Others found them to go
but slowly, and then onl\- by reason of
the dearth of anything else. The high
price was ordinarih^ assigned as a reason
for this. American Beauties were rather
short, some lots shipped in being frozen
when received. A good many were oft'
color and sold poorly in consequence,
(iood ones seem to have sold very well.

Violets seem to have been in sufficient
supply with all but one or two stores,
and usually sold in a satisfactory- manner.

Orchids were not very much in evidence
and what there were to be had sold as a
rule.

Bull) stock was practically confined to
Paper White nai'cissus and Roman hya-
cinths which sold about the same as
usual, both in quantity and price. They
have a place for filling in in discretionary
orders or for mixed flowers, and cannot
Ije dispensed with, although there is no
money in handling them and there is only
a comparatively slight call for them for
their own sake.'

The most noticeable feature — and in

this there is aljsolute unanimity in the
reports — was the increase in the call for
pot plantsofall sorts, although as would
naturally be supjiosed, l)looniing ijlants
were much in the lead ,-is compared with
palms and other foliage plants. Azaleas
were much the most popular plants that
were offered. They sold well in all the
sizes th;it were offered, licing mostly
pl;ints that retailed at from ,$1.50 or $2
u]) to about $(). Cyclamens and ])rim-
ulas, Ijcgonias in variety and jioinsettias
also sold very well. Outside of palms,
pandanus \'eitehii and utilis. arauearias
;ind Otaheite oranges were offered for
the consideration of the buying public.

Business has been generally reported as
considerably better than in former years,
with prices as a whole not varying a
great deal, increase being usually esti-
mated at from ten to twenty-five percent.
In nearly every instance when inquiry
was made, it was found that good stock
was sold out, although, of course, where
there was considerable variety oft'ered, it
would naturally be found that there
would be some small surplus in some few
things, but not enough to be a serious
matter.

Smith & Fetters secui-ed the decorations
for the annual ball of the Union League
Clul), one of the important social func-
tions of the -season. A great deal of work
is connected with the contract, which
was carried out very nicely in every way.
.\ fjood deal of hollv,' laurel, wild smilax

went into the work, especially for wall
decorating and garlands overhead. One
of the ])rettiest rooms was one used for
dancing. The color scheme of the room
is in white and gold and lent itself for
that reason to a very effective and artis-
tic decoration. The huge mantel was
decorated with palms and vases of Har-
risii lilies, with a generous allowance of
Meteor roses which were beautifully con-
trasted with the yellow, white and green
of the room itself and the subordinate
decorations. White azaleas were also
used \-ery eft'ectively in the work. The
president's reception room had La France
roses for the principal feature of the man-
tel ;ind Bridesmaid roses elsewhere.
Throughout the entire lower floor palms
were used in profusion. In the dining
room upstairs no attempt had been
made at elaboration of decoration, every-
thing in that line being confined to simple
flat decorations or informally arranged
tall vases of roses in different varieties.
A.

South Manchester, Conn. — The green-
house owned by K. D. Cheney has been
torn down.

Lanc.\ster, Pa. — ^James Scott, a travel-
ing agent for S. D. Willard & Co., of
Geneva, N. V., was killed by a train on
the Quarryville R. R. on the evening of
December 22. It is supposed that he
attempted to board the train while it
was in motion and fell under the cars.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.'S

Seasonable Specialties:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Milan, in Sprays.
OUR LEADING NOVELTY:
LACE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest aud best stock in America.

H. BAYERSDORFER & 60..

50, 52, 54 and 56 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For UecoratlDK and all FlorlBts Uealgns.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. LinvillH. Uitchsll Co.. N. C

THE COLORADO FLORISTS' EXCHANGE CO.

I Incorporated. I'ald up Capital KIXIO.OO i

Gut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WU<>l.ES.\LE OVI.Y.
1709 Curtis Street, DENVER, COLO.

^"The dry climate of Colorado enabJeBOur to-owers

to Kruw the best Caraatlona on earth-
We hand e 75 per cent of the Carnations grown in Colo.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these cokimns

Cut Smilax

15 els. PER STRING.

RED PAIMROSES, 3-inch pots, $4.00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mftntinn American Florist.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

570

The American Florist.

Jan.

The gEEt) T^flEiE.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres. : E. B. Clabk. 1st Viue-
Pres. : S. F. Willakd, Wethersfleld, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

A London letter of December 1.5 re-
ports seed trade dull in common witli
other general lines of business.

Several lily growers in Bermuda are
reported to have injured their plantin;,'
stock of bulbs b3' immersing them in a
solution of corosive sublimate. Much of
this stock has since rotted.

HoLL.\ND GROWERS, December 15, pre-
dict that hyacinth prices will be higher
next season. Tulips will be as cheap or
cheaper. Narcissus \'on Sion and X.
ornatus may advance slightly. Other
miscellaneous sorts which have generally
sold well this year will hold their own.
The future of the bulb trade is encourag-
ing.

In FLOWER SEEDS, cobrca is short,
phlox higher, nasturtium more plenty,
marigold scarce, smilax short, asters will
advance from first ((notations.

Greenhouse Building.
jhland, N. Y.— J. W. Feeter,

me prop-

Hi,
agating house.

Keene, N. H.— ElHs
cial house 25x50.

Portland, Me. — Frank Dudley
servatory,

Kahway, N.J. — Wni. Saling, range of
commercial houses.

me connner-

ine con-

Newport, R. I.

Business the past Christmas was not as
good as previous 3-ears. Roses and car-
nations were scarce. In pot plants hya-
cinths, primroses, ;izaleas, c\xlamens,
were for sale with little demand. Holly
wreaths tied with large bows of red rib-
bon and wreaths of same material with
star of immortelle set in their center
found ready sale. Palms and rubbers
were in little demand.

Carl Jurgens on the 24'th inst. shipped
26,000 valley. He has at present grow-
ing on benches about 145,000. The orders
he received for roses at Christmas far
exceeded his supph'. Mr. Jurgens has
apparently soured on smilax and has
taken up the growing of asparagus.
Beauties grown on solid beds on his place
have been very productive and given
much satisfaction.

-Mr. Arthur Griffin, late gardener for J.
J. \'an .■Men has gone to Long Island.

J. J. BUTLEK.

New Orleans.

As is often the case, we arc at the end of
December without having had frost
heavy enough to have killed any plants
in our gardens. The con.sequence is we
have an abundance of roses, heliotropes,
geraniums, violets and the like. Still the
market plants do not sell very much yet,
and it will be the same for about another
month at least. Roses in pots sell well,
but we regtet to notice a new departure
in raising ro.ses in too large quantities for
the market and offering them at too low
a price. This way of treating roses as
cabbages will not benefit the trade. It
may be well enough for a grower to raise
in quantities if it be to .ship his stuff'
away, but when hework.sto glut his own
market he is making a mistake.

.M. .\I. L.

B. F. C. YouJJG, Pres. V. p Sntder. Vlce-Pres.
Jos. D BEDI.E. Secy. R. 8. Fowler, Treas.

S. M. Pease. Gen'l Mct.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract (Jrowers of

Peas ^ Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

CHOICE SEEDS.

VJBRBENA GRANDIFLORA.

This Improved strain of Mammoth \'erbena8 gives
pertect satisfaction to mv many customers, and Is
justly claimed to be the tlnest In cultivation; florets
and trusses of extra large size, all the finest colors.
CTCIiAMEN GIGANTEUM
A magnificent collection of the finest elant-flowerlns
varieties, largest flowers, best colors, IjO seeds tu pkt.
PETUNIA GRAND FIU. FIi. FIi-
The largest and Hnesl 8tr:iin of double-fringed and
mottled [*etunla8 to he had. Extra. All the above
are of the very flnest. carefully Krown.
Each, per trade pkt.. 25c ; o pkts.. tjiic ; tl pkts.. $1.00.
A pkt. of the new compact Alyssum to every order.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

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Orders promptly tllleddlrect from nurseries at Erfurt.

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on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

THE ALBERT DICKINSON CO.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Grass Seeds

\mm

& D's. <>SURE CROP' t

, MUSHROOM SPAWN!

f Ilyaclmhs, Tulips, Narcissus. 4c.. Ac. A

i SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. 4

WEEBER&DON,nnrGrer

f II t Ihaiiiherast., NEW YORK. N. Y. {

i BURPEE'S I

I SEEDS t

* Philadelphia. *

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs^Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

jvEw -voi^k; cit-s-.

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

T"^ DREER'S
GflRDtN Seeds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HKNKY A. DKEKR,
fhljHdelphla, Pa
Mention American Florist.

ALM

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FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 .3000
ICOCOS WEDDELIANA . . 81.25 JIO.OO 827 50
JMUSA ENSETE . . 1.25 10.00 27.50

'404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

August Rblker & Sons,
Spring Bulbs, CPPHQ
florists' Supplies, OLLl/^

c )ur u.-M s,.,.,j , Mt;, I. .._.„.- i> out. rnTil;nnni'_' ^i li-i
Ml s.-l.'.-t.'.i N..^..|li,■^ in S..,.,N :iim1 S|.riu'j llu.l.^.
If not r.'cTi\.'cl (iritr l..r :i ropy.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

FAXON'S

H"o"t]sl.. PANSIES.

The best mixta

re in cultivation, flowers very

large, thick and

■elvetv; of superb colors and

ni.irkings. The p

rfeclion of form and texture.

in Trade Packets at $1,00 each. |

M.

B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS. 1

^pnndcnro Roln-iti'il. 1

{ EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. !

ir.ist free on application. !

FRED. ROEMER. Seed Crower, 4

OiUMlIiiihuri;, <ierniaiiy. f

jSc)S.

The American Florist.

571

Northamptoij. Mass.

I'lorists all iV))ort a bij; trade and saj-
that tliov could have sold double the
amount if they could have obtained it.
Koses were the slowest sellers, owing to
the hijjh jiriccs, but none were left over;
Romans were in j^ood supply and sold
well; valley not over plentiful; violets
were extra good and sold quickly; Paper
Whites arc not largely used here, but the
rather limited supply was all disposed of
at good prices; the flower for which
every one asked was the carnation, of
which the sujjply was not large, ,-uid
orders were refused forthem after Wednes-
day; undoubtedly doul)le the amount
received could h;ivc been sold. Holly
sold well, although some was of rather
poor quality; mistletoe was good but did
not meet with large sales, most buyers
preferring the red of the holly.

In potted plants the supjjly w;is limited

to palms, fenis, primulas, cyclamen and
a lew azaleas and marguerites, also a
few foliage plants. I-^vcrything in bloom
met with ready sale and a goodly number
of palms and ferns were also disposed of

The severe weather made the delivery
of pl.-mts rather hard, but liy the use of
plenty of wrapping materi<'d and quick
time in transit all were safely delivered.
G. W. Thokxii.ev.

Des Moines, la.

Christmas trade was not as satisfac-
tory as formerly, owing to a shortage of
flowers, and as a result much of the stock
that was handled was shipped, and the
prices were far too high for any profit
There was a larger demand for plants in
bloom than formerly, and good palms
found a ready sale; also plumosa in pots.

The |iec>plc'will not tolerate extortion

in prices, and the sooner the wholesaler
and retailer understand this thcbetterfor
all. High prices in cut flowers aided in
selling pl.ants.

Holly and greens were too plentiful for
any florist to sell much. Groceries, ten-
cent stores, hardware and wall jiaper
houses had it. In fact one grocer had
two casesof holly from a wholesale florist
that many of our retidl florists are in the
habit of patronizing.

We arc not anticipating much of a New
Year trade, as our people do not jiatronize
the florist verv extensively at that date.
J.T. D. F.

Bry.\n, O. — Trade for Chri.stmas was
the best we have had in several years.
Plants, palms, ferns, cyclamen and prim-
roses being in the lead; smilax sold well.

C. C. WoNSKTI.Hl;.

FLOWER
5EEDS

r
i

s»>*N»~»^^ Unceasing efforts in 4^""^

S getting the very ^

(fi tiigfiest grade of tj

4^ flower seeds have 4^

^^ given this depart- ^

V) ment a predomi- W

45 , , , S

ff) nant position in oor 4^

S house — it controls ^^

W the best resources tj

(fi we have in brain, 49

§ experience and ,.•*■.■* ^J

V> funds. ,* For prices tj

% consult our prelimi- 41

§ nary list, mailed ^^

V> free for the asking- «

^1 W. W. BARNARD & GO. 1

SEEDS, BULBS, SUPPLIES,
CHICAGO.

v.*\*s«s»^^^\*

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TOKIO

^^ NURSERY CO.

Headquarters lor

JAPAN LILIES,
v-^^^im-^ ^^CYCASREVOLUTA,
'^^.^J^'^ PLANTS, SEEDS.

Write lor CatalOKUf.

TokJo Nursery Co.,

'te^ KOMAGOME,

^^ TOKIO, JAPAN.

Cable Address: "Nursehv Co. Tiikk>. "

EXTRA FINE SEEDS

FOR FLORISTS.

Semple Asters, While and Pink. Ten Week Stock
"Cut and Come Again," White and Purple

CARL KLEBART, Webster, Mass.

JOSEPH

BRECK&SOHS«RPN

CROWBifS -^

OF PEAS, BEANS
andSWEETCORN

Jobbers amp D^aicks ,^

GARDEN 5EEDS

rdiri

OF ALL KINDS.
TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

18 N.CLARK ST.

SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS

Centau

;..$1.00; UKin seeds. 2.TC.
5(Jc.; trade pkt.. 10c.

Clematis PaniCLilata,'oz.'. $1 (K); trade pkt.. 20c.

Cobasa Scandena, <>/- . ;>tic ; trade pkt . lOc

Lobelia Speciosa, '4 »'/.. 2oc,: trade pkt., H.lc.

Lobelia Emperor William, Lj^oz..;^oc ; trade pkt., 20c.

Lobelia crystal Palace Compacta, ^ oz., 50c.; trade pkt, 25c,

Maurandya, mixed, trade pkt . 2.'dc.

Mignonette, Allen's Defiance, oz.. "5c.; trade pkt.. J5c.

Mignonette, Machet, true.oz , 50c : trade pkt.. 10c.

Oxalis Tropaeoloides, trade pkt., 25c.

Petunia, "VauKhan b Hent" mixture large flowerlns sorts, pkt. 50c.

Petunia, double lartre llowerlng mixed, trade pkt., $1.00.

Pyrethrum Golden Feather, H oz . 20c.; fade pkt . 10c.

Salvia Splendens, oz . $1.25; '4 oz.. 40c.; trade pkt.. 2oc.

Salvia Splendens, Clara Beaman.oz., $2 50; trade pkt., 25c.

Stocks, larKe tioweilriK dwarf German, ten weeks, white, plok. crim-
son, blood-red, Ilphl blue, dark blue. canary-yellow, each per
• s oz.. 40o ; trade pkt.. 25c.
Snowflake, !-hoz..$100; trade pkt.. 25c.
White Perfection, (frlncess Alice; \^ oz., 50c.; pkt. 2oc.

Thunbergia, mixed, c '" - - -■ - "-

Verbena, exii

; trade pkt.. lOc.
choice mixed, oz., $1.00; trade pkt., 10c.
oth, oz. $1.25; trade pkt., 25c.
ce, bright scarlet >'4 oz., 45c.; trade pkt.. 25c.
oth White, '4 oz., 4oc.: trade pkt . 25c.

*Vaughan's Best"
Ten per cent.

Mammoth, purple or striped, each, trade pkt., 2,5c.
Idee all the above and others, oz., $2.00. »+ <

ith- orde

pkt..

Discount on S2.00 worth and over for cash

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Livingston's
.. Emerald
.. Cucumber.

Is exactly what has been lacking for hothouse and hotbed use. Dark green^

PRICE(poslpaid)-Packet. 10c:3pkts.25c; n lAI JIVINriSTON'S SONJs

15 pkls. for $1.00 The Catalogue Trade n* "• L>1 VinUO lUH O OUHO,

is invited to list this variety, lerms on application. • . . . COI<UiVi:^US, O.

572

The American Florist.

Jan.

Buffalo, N. Y.

INCREASED DEMAND FOR POT PLANTS. —
"OLD fashioned" WEATHER. — BOTANIC
GARDEN conservatories. — RHODODEN-
DRONS FRO.M SEED.

Christmas, with its joys and surprises,
rush and worry, is over, and it is the con-
census of opinion that tlie business was
fully up to the average of previous years,
notwith.standing the recent opening of
several new stores. Wholesale prices
were, as usual, high, and undoubtedly
this tended to keep sales down. Particu-
larly was this true in the case of double
violets, for the suppl\- in sight was small,
yet the prices were so great that there
seems to have been enough stock to cover
the money ofifered. A noticeable feature
this 3'ear was the increased demand for
pot plants for presents; the supply of
medium priced flowering plants being
insufficient to meet the demand. There
is alwaj's a good call for medium priced
plants in bloom, ranging in price from 7,")
cents to $2. Chinese primroses, cycla-
mens, begonias, poinsettias, etc., sold
rapidly. Azaleas also sold well, Imt
fruiting oranges do not seem to have
moved so freely. We undoubtedly need a
greater variety as well as a larger num-
ber of flowering plants at this time.

I am told that the business began earlier
in the week than usual, but this does not
seem to have relieved the final rush to
any great extent.

The weather was classified as "old-
fashioned," and necessitated careful wrap-
ping to withstand the cold. However,
we are generally prepared for cold about
this time and I do not hear of much loss
by frost. There was probably some dam-
age to plants by hasty packing.

It is a relief to turn from the emptied
houses of the commercial men, to the con-
servatories of the Botanic Garden which
are now bright with the usual display of
seasonable plants. The display of orchids
here though small, is very creditable, and
the show of cattleyas, calanthes, telias,
odontoglots and oncidiums is good. At
present there are some remarkably good
plants of Laslia autumnalis atrorubens in
bloom. The sprays are very strong and
carry from seven to ten blooms. Of
course there is the usual collection of
botanical species that are hardly showv
enough for the trade. The cyclamens are
not j'et at their best, but are beginning
to be quite conspicuous. I counted the
blooms on a 6, 7 and 9-inch pot, and
found respectively 67, 90 and 102 wide
open flowers. These plants are still
loaded with buds and will be a sight in
two or three weeks. There are also in
bloom a fine lot of cinerarias, heaths,
reinwardtias, primroses, both Chinese
and obconica, as well as Forbesii, flori-
bunda, etc.

Some very fine forms and colors of
obconica grandiflora rosea fimbriata and
cristata are to be seen.

Apropos of an article in a recent issue
of the Florist on growing rhododen-
drons from seed in this country, I may
add that in the garden can be seen a beau-
tiful lot of fine bushy plants of Sinensis
indicum and mucronatum, that were
grown ,b}' that prince of propagators.
Jackson Dawson, of the Arnold Arbore-
tum. No better plantscould be imported.
C.

JdLiicT, li.L. — Christmas trade has been
good, fully up to former years. The last
few days of sunny weather brought out
stock in good shape. The only kick is
having to compete with the large .grocery
stores. Hartshorni:.

emTTTTTTTTTmnTTTmTTTTnTTTTmm'rTmTTTTTTTmmTTTTTTTTTTTmTTmTTTTTmTTmr

Good VALLEY is scarce==of
the ordinary there's an
abundance !

HOW'S THIS?

VALLEY

Watson's Best Berlin. .}t .*

— - $12.00 per 1000. These are

^" the very finest selection of 3 year

pips, all large and uniform in

size and carefuUy packed. Quality unsurpassed.

I will sell in unbroken cases (2500) ''_' $ 11.50

per looo; cash.

SPIR/EA JAPONICA; large clumps, weU budded. $4.00 per 100.

SPIR/EA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA; extra fine clumps. $5.50 per 100.

TOBACCO STEHS. (absolutely fresh). $8.00 per ton. Half ton lots at same

rate; baled and delivered to depot. •>* J*' ^
WATSON'S BONE MEAL— Strictly Pure— (for florists). $30.00 per ton.

Half ton lots at same rates; f. o. b. Phila. -^ J* J*

George C. Watson, ''"'':iZ'^^::tl^lt

FORGING

SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA, $6.00
SPIRAEA MULTIFLORA COMPAGTA, 6,00

Orders entered now for Spring delivery — for H. P. Roses, Clematis,
iV\agnolias, Tree Roses, Hardy Azaleas, etc.

Branch of the Horticultural Co.
Boskoop, Holland,

LG. BOBBINK. Ruinertord.N.J.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS.

2-Inch pots S2. 50 per 100. $20.00 per 1000

PRIMULA, transplanted seedllngB. from flats
$1.50 per 100.

FERNS, 3-iiK-h pots Jii.OOpcr 100

CARNATIONS. FleW grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Marie Loulae, Btrong field (frown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cuttlncs $3 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $2.00 per 100

ABUTILON

Souvenir lie Bonn and Golden Fleece.. .S3 00 per 100

GERANIUMS.

Rooted cuttings $1., 50 per 100. 812.00 per 1000

O. LENGENFELDER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

iMttaatCTardcns:]

(i -»-^* Queens. l.i.-^^-~i)

kCmnns. GtkfiDiams. duhlihs \

SCrsD rOR OUR PRICE LIST (J

(jLADIOLUS. PerlOOPerlOOO
White and Light, florists' mlxlure. . . .$3.00 $25.00

Pink l.UU T.OO

Pink, second size 75 5.(10

Assorted T.5 6 00

DAHLIAS. ?^LS use

Sepnrate Colors $1.25 $S.IK1

references. WM. A. FINGER, Hicksville, L. I.

When writing to any of the advertisers
on this page please mention the Ameri-
can Florist.

IlTCTin 4 C VELUTINA.
JIM ILIA J NERVOSA FLAVA
^ 2>4-inch $8.00 per 100.

Strong plants AERVA SANGUINEA,
$5.00 per X^.jt^^^^

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,

■ WEST OROVE, PA.

Mention this paper.

Bargains in Bulbs

I>er lOOO

Koman Hyacinths, 11-12 ctni $12.00

12-15otm 17.60

Single Dutch Redding Hyacinths. In sept colors. 20.00

Forcing ■■ " 23 00

Named " In sorta, 2ad size :10.00

1st size, 45.00

Llllum Longlflorum, .Japan, It-S Inch 18.00

7-11 Inch 35.00

Narcissus Trumpet Von Slon 11 00

Prlnceps 7.00

HULSEBOSCH BROS.

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Not a New Thing....

But a standard Reference Book for
Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of
the United States and Canada. We
are now busy with the sixth edition.

AMERICAN ELORIST COMPANY.

324 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

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Tub a merica x F l oris t.

57a

St. Paul, Minn.

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I'KICES. — 'Mr.MSSTII.I, I SniTI..-IXCKi;ASK

nl- IlfSINESS.

In many respects Christmas trade was
truly ideal. The weather the fore part
of the week and till Friday was cold, the
thermometer registering near zero most
of the time. This, however, did not deter
the shoppers from coming out, and buoyed
up their spirits and loosened their purse
strings. Stock generally was of good
(luality and abundant. Trade in other
hues was good showing that people had
money to spend and spent it freely.

Cut flowers sold well, though high
prices deterred many from buying. Stock
was generally good though some poor
pickled flowers were sent in. It is strange
that many of the growers will never learn
the inevitably disastrous results of hold-
ing cut flowers for days and weeks in
order to realize high rates at the holidays.
After all the retailer loses most by such
practices, and indirectly the grower also
surters. The evil could be remedied largely
by wholesalers and commission men refus-
ing to handle poor flowers at all. Let us
hope growers, wholesalers, commission
men and retailers may some day get
together realize, their dependence on one
another and resolve to put down the ever
recurring hoodoo pickled stock.

Retail prices were as follows: Beauties,
75 cents to $1.2.'i each; Brides, Brides-
maid, Siebrecht, Testout and Meteor,
$2.50 to $3 per dozen; Wootton, Perle,
etc., $2 to $2. .'50 per dozen; carnations,
75 cents per dozen; Romans and Paper
Whites, 75 cents per dozen; valley 7,'i
cents to $1 per dozen; violets, $3 per 100;
Easter lilies $3 per dozen. The greatest
demand was for Meteor and the supph-
was not et|ual to the calls. Some belated
"mums of third or fourth grade were
brought in and were very useful in mak-
ing up assorted boxes.

Plants sold very well; good azaleas
bringing $1.. 10 to $10 each. There was
a good call for lilies and cyclamen plants.
The greatest demand in plants was for
pahns which sold very readily, and at
such reasonable rates that hundreds were
disposed of for Christmas gifts.

The demand was good for holly, but
lyeopodium loose and made up sold
slow at retail. Needle pines and wild
sniilax were not used to any great extent.

While the aggregate of sales has not
been determined, I am confident they will
show a net gain of 25' t over last year's
sales and the best in the history of the
business in this citv. Felix.

Trenton, N. J.

Christmas at this point was an ideal
one, with crisp, frosty air, bright sun, and
quite a good deal of skating — for the first
time this season.

There is a decided improvement in gen-
eral business, the potteries especially
working with more steadiness, and they
are the leading industry here. Of course
the store florists (and through them the
growers) participate in the improvement.
They report business about the same as
last year in some cases, while others re-
port a falling oft'. It seems probable the
fine weather — favoring outdoor sport —
curtailed the social functions demanding
flowers, etc. James MacPhersdx.

Ly.nn, MASS.^Gibbs Bros, have opened
a store at the comer of Munroe street
and Central avenue.

Azalea
^Indica

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.

Excellent plants in fine condition.
12 to 15 Inches high $12.00 per doz.

FINE PLANTS, WELL SET WITH BUDS.

10 to 12 inch crowns

\t to 13 inch crowns

13 to 1.5 inch crowns , . ... ...

Per 100

. » :koo

. 50.00
. 60.00

This stock i

shape, with bright, clean foliage.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

strong. 2H, and :A\\. pot planln. ST per UKl: fllO per IIXX)

LILY OF THE VALLEY.

Selected :i year old Berlin I'lps. tio..'i(i per 1(100.

Per

field-grown plants with several
)ng. This rose forces readily, an
MAKES SPLENDID SPECIMENS FOR EASTER SALES.
4^1S.OO i>e-r 100,

CRIMSON RAMBLER

KOS^E^SS

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. 1 LILIUM AURATUM.

.lapan gniwn A lew thciUBand Ipll in prlmecundltlon. 7 to '.i Inches W.OOperlOO

.'> to; ».'(l per IIIOII. : to '.' $:i.i per limi. 1 ii to 1! inclius o.OO per lOO'

r^ a VI M A ^ A° immense stock, including THE CREAM OF THE NEW VARIETIES. President
V>/\1^ I l/\3« Cleveland. Tarrylown. Duke and Duchess of Marlboiojgh, and others. Write for
list and prices.

ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS ;-laJ.^tI?r"°^""'=' '°^-'''''' -"''•"' '"'

Small Fruits. ^ Catalogue and Trade List fn

Also Fruit Trees, Grapevines and

f'Ondencc solicited.

THE STORRS & HARRISON GO., Painesville, 0.

Palms,

Pandanus Veitctili,
Fern.s and flraucarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

-^CHFSTNUT HILL. = Ph

SEND FOR
PRICES

CHFSTNUT HILL. = PHILA. PA.

pmros-^fERBS

larK

1708
HHAlSnOST

Chicago

NEW PRICE LIST OF

Neponset Flower Pots

Packed In Gross Weight
Size Crates of per IfOO pots
2i.i-lnch 1000 about 2U lbs.,

2.50
3.90
5.15
6.90

Standard Pot Measure.
Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.
F. W. BIKU & SON, Manufacturers.
Address orders to our General Agents,

August Rblker & Sons

52 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Our Kastern Agents are

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Brufon.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO, N. v).

When writing to any of the adver-
tisers on this page please mention the
American Florist

SPECIALTIES

IN BEST VABIBTIBS.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pota.

CARNATIONS, tor fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILL, N. Y.

I ROBERT CRAIG |

I Roses, Palms |

cm and Novelties in Decorative Hants.

^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FERNS...

In tine aBSOrtment. from 'l^ In. pots, ^3.:

i.'JO.OO per 1000

CHAS.T. DARLING, Stony BrooK, L. I. N.Y.

Areca lutescens.

A few shapely plants in 9-inch pots,
4 feet high, |3. 50 each; $42 per doz.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

CERMANTOWN, PA.

574

The American Florist.

Jan.

Worcester, Mass.

Flowers were not at all plentiful for
Christmas, occasioned by the continuous
dark weather that the growers have had
to contend with, and consequently prices
stiffened up considerably, though most
of the trade keep prices as near the regular
thing as is consistent with a fair profit.

Roses and carnations are very much oft
crop; what we are getting are of good
(|uality and are bringing good prices.
Niolet's are fairly plentiful and are retail-
ing for $3. Harrisii lilies, white Romans
and I'aper White narcissus are plentiful,
and in consequence of the shortage in
roses, carnations sold well. A few good
'mums are still coming in and mov-
ing rather slow. Bouvardias, stevia,
callas, and antirrhinum in white and _vel-
low fairly plentiful and bringing good
prices. There was a large increase in the
sale of fern dishes in the various sizes and
styles, retailing from 50 cents to $.">.
Palms, ferns araucarias, etc., sold well,
jindafew good cyclamens readily brought
fair returns. Cyclamens and azaleas were
just a little too late for the Christmas
trade, I suppose on account of the dark
weather. Holly wreaths and branches
sold better than ever before, and laurel
wreaths and roping, mistletoe, evergreen
wreaths, long needle pines, etc., all were
in good demand. A. H. L.

Christmas trade was fully up to our
expectations, the scarcity of flow^ers being
the greatest cause for grumbling, but we
sold all we had at slightly advanced
]3rices, and we didn't lose much time
sleeping either. There was a great
demand forcarnations, and unfortunately
thev were not at all plentiful; roses were
also ver3- scarce. Violets were a little
more plentiful and sold well at good
prices. Lilies, Romans and narcissus we
had in quantity, and Lange's house of
bouvardia, mostly scarlet, proved to be
a bonanza.

Plants sold well, palms, ferns, ficus, etc.,
and lilies, cyclamens, azaleas and in fact
anvthing with a bloom on it sold at sight.

There was also a big sale of green
goods. Holly sold out very early, and
there was practically none to behad after
Fridav noon; laurel, evergreen, pines,
etc., moved rapidly, but mistletoe went
more slowly.

If it had not been such a miserable, dark
month and we could have brought out
<iur blooms we would have broken all
previous sales.

There \Yill be a big demand for New
Year's, and stuft' is going to be verv
scarce. A. H. L.

Newport, R. I.

Never has the Newport Horticultural
Societ}' listened to a more interesting dis-
course than the illustrated lecture on
Jamaica given on the 22nd instant by
Mr. John Farquhar, of Boston. Although
the night was wintiw, yet every available
seat was occupied and the deepest inter-
est was manifested throughout. Mr.
Farquhar practically covered Jamaica by
views of rare features in plant life, of
which he exhibited a grand and varied
display; also views of the natives, their
huts, crude conveyances, and general life.
At the close of the lectureavoteof thanks
by the societ\' was extended Mr. Fan|uh;ir
for the masterly and most interesting
manner in which he handled the subject.
J. J. Butler.

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.4 soft shell pink, developing to
nearly pure white.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders hooked now and
tilled in rotation

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i Newer Geraniums.

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaukn, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' 4-inch pots, $5.00 per lOO^JiJ*,,^
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per JOO:
$25.00 per 1000. Net cash...'*...*..'*.*

I GENERAL U&T OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' i-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000; unnamed, $20 per lOOO.JtJ*
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.
Net c!Lsh..^..-t..*.*.M

FuchsiasJ

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per IOO.J*-J*J*J*

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Florist .<9«-..»*-^v»«

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave,"
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"
each of which has, we believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for 1898 that

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a first-Class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has cxeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new^
ones. )

OUR PRICE LIST now ready, contains prices on many other plants.

FOR

IT.

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., fieneva, Ohio.

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A RUST PROOF

CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and positively BUST FHOOF. It is as prolific as Scott, of good ;
and its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We have tested it four j'ears.

Our stock also includes all the Novelties o( '97 and '98. fli^^Send for prices.

^ GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich,

50,000 Flai-Grown GflRNflTIONS

STRONG STOCK. i.fr Kii per liwi

Davbreak ,f.' (Ill ^l >JHi

ScoU '-'(Ill I.". («l

Rosevueen 2 0() 15 (X)

Tidal Wave 1.50 12 00

Portia 150 I2.0O

Rob Rov (new) 10.00

.Jubilee 3.00

Snow Queen : 10.00

Silver Spray 1.50 12.00

L. McGowan i l.oO 12 00

Eldorado, Meteor 2.00

Flora Ulll 5.00

Triumph. Armazlndy 3.00

Pluto, new, and Uncle Sam. new, both

varleUes 10 00

Cash with order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa.

:ba.k:i5i«''s
NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and tested Ave years.
ONEIDA— I*iire plpb. healthy; no rust; continuous

producer: largest size bloom.
RED JACKET— Bright red. fine stem and calyx;

continuous cropper. SIO.OO per 100.

Orders booked i

to be tilled In rotation i
rooted,

XJtic

NATHAN SMITH & SON

Wholesale Florists

Specialtiesv^.^.^t *^ ADRIAN, MICH.

CHRYSANTEMUMS
CARNATIONS -M^J*
AND VIOLETS^^vSt

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED

ATTENTION.

If not received, ask at once for tho TRADE SEED
LIST containuiE a choice collection .'i our great
Specialties of Flower, Tree and Vegetable Seeds,
many valuable novelties saved Irom carefully selected
stocks, uir.-V(l l,\

C. PLATZ & SON, Erfurt, Germany.

Extensive cultureH. Established UM'<.
ir^~EarIy orders resi)ectfully solicited.

iScjS.

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Christmas Plants in Chicago.

The iiKTc.-iseil iluillljcr of flowtriii};
lilanls to be seen in the florists' windows
(lurinf; the past two weeks proves that
Ihev .'ire in demand and ajipreciated, and
ilial there are nianv interested in plants
as well as eut (lowers. This is all on the
lines ol' right — there will he just as many
cut (lowers sold as ever, and the plant
trade will thrive also.

In ad<lition to the plants menticmed in
last ChieaKO notes, let me suggest Sola-
nnm Capsicastrum, three or four distinet
kinds, two or three capsicums, Rivinia
hnmilis and Ardisia crcnulata, all berry-
hearing plants so expressive for Christ-
rn.is. It should, however, be borne in
mind that all these plants require to lie
well grown. Hon't tuck them awa}- into
a corner until about a week before Thanks-
giving when you expect to have them in
fine bushy growth, healthy leaves and
covered with berries, because it won't
be so

During November when the loocljF.il
season is on and when particular colored
(lowers are required, how would S. A.
Nutt geranium do for a crimson; then any
good double scarlet for a red, and any
cherry color for cherry. These plants
would recjuire special treatment during
.\ugust and September, could be grown
in o-incli pots, each plant to bear four to
five good trasses. These plants could be
off the benches by Decendjcr 1. They
would pay. J. T.

Utica, N. Y.

Christmas, 1897, was marked by one
of the coldest days of the season. Friday
before Christmas we experienced almost
a blizzard. This must have had a depres-
sing effect on quite a proportion of the
florists' trade. It not onh^ kept people in-
doors but made the delivery of large
plants a slow and laborious task. Con-
sidering these things and the fact that
nearly all report an increased demand in
both plants and cut flowers, we have
cause to give thanks.

In plants there were some good azaleas,
mostly Dutch Perle, white, and Simon
Mardner, pink. These were picked up
at sight. Harrisii lilies were not in as
much demand, although a great many-
were moved. Pans of Roman hyacinths,
jardinieres filled with lily of the valley.
Paper Whites in large pans, Begonia mul-
tiflora, primroses, etc., comprised the
bulk of flowering stock. Palms, rubbers,
some fine araucarias, as well as specimen
ferns were in increased demand.

In cut flowers the call seemed to be for
stock in order named — carnations, roses,
violets, valley, Romans, lilies, and last of
all chr3'santhemums. Some occasional
flower buyers still think that these last
are at their best at Christmas. There
were a few to be had but were like the
last run of shad.

The churches confined their decorations
to holly and Christmas greens, very few
flowers being used. There are a few good
decorations noted for the coming week
which will take about all the stock visi-
ble. The trade as a rule are well pleased
with Christmas, ISO". F. J. B.

AND

GALAX LEAVES

LEIIPOTHF ^-^^^^" ^"=^ Bronzev'«>«

SPRAYS.. /''"''■''"'" ■""''~''''"

1150 Tremont Building.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

...NEW CARNATIONS...

WHITE CLOUD. GOLD NUGGET.

White, large, fragrant (lowers; strong
habit, constant bloomer. A. C. S. Cer-
tificate.

NEW YORK (Ward).

Bright cerise pink. Strong, vigorous
habit. Early. Certificate.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).

Clear, silvery pink, strong habit, con-
stant biooi^ier. Certificate.

Best yellow, only slightly marked with
red. Strong habit, constant bloomer.
Missed A. C. S. Certificate by one point
(or lack of fragrance.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).

White, fragrant, free bloomer, strong
habit.

BON TON (Ward).

Scarlet, strong habit, resembling Portia
Prices for above varieties, $2 per dozen; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000.
'\yT! HAVE all the principal 1 897 Novelties and other Standard varieties at lowest prices.

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette. Ind.

\A/ A N I E D Carnation growers to look into the merits of

NEW GflRNflTION "ftRGYLE"

and be convinced that it is the coming commercial variety of its color.

READY (MARCH tst. Price, $2.00 per dozen; $(0.00 per (00; $75.00 per (000.

?i^?y^c:i:jrni:;u^';v;;r,'i;n:;;i;^^:"^\;^r"''"^^ stollery bros., Argyie Park, Chicago.

CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings.
Jan Delivery

WHITE

.X: 110 per lliO; S40 00 per 1000
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Kdlth Foster ;< 00

25 00
25 00
12 50
12 50

LIGHT PINK

Conch Shell..

Victor

C. A Dana..

Day break . . .

...*10 00 per 100
: S« 00 per 10(K1

DARK PINK

Trlnmph iKi 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000

Wm. Scott 2 0O •• ■■ 12..50 " "

SCARLET

Wellesly $10 OO per 100; $66.00 per lOOO

YELLOW

Mayor Plngree $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000

Eldorado 2.00 '"

VARIEGATED
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt $i; 00 per 100;

CRIMSON
Empress $10.(ltl per 100;

15.0J
; $60.00 per 1000
; $T5 00 per 1000

BOSTON. MASS.

H. F. LITTLEFIELO, - Worcester, Mass.

Named Geraniums, i"4 in.. $2.00 per 100

" Coleus. " " " "

" Begonias. " " " "

" Cannas, Standard, $5.00 per 100

Pansy Plants, - 60c " "

Clara Bedman Salvia, $2.00 " "

The Queen Pelargonium, $3.00 " "

30,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

NOW READY.

Standard Varieties, $1.00 per 100

1897 Varieties, - $5.00 " "

Except Li(y Dean and F(ora Hill. - $6.00 per (00
Triumph, Daybreal< and Armazindy. 4.00 "

The Morris Floral Go.

MORRIS. ILL.

Mention Am. Florist when writing.

H. WEBER & SONS,
CARNATIONS,

OAKLAND, MD.

Mention American Florist.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

ROSES.

S'JmII ' SI. 50 per 100,

LlF^inceV .:;.;:;;:::;: *'2-5o per looo.

Meteors i Cuttings.

Kaiserin i

CARNATIONS.

WilllamScott i

Nancy Hanks

Tidal Wave I $1.00 per 100.

Portia

Lizzie McCcwan

Kohinoor

Daybreak —

I S7.S0 per 1000.

iph .

Emma Wocher ...

Meteor

Goldfinch

Lizzie Gilbert

Harrison's White-.

Bridesmaid

Flora Hill

Morello

Nivea 'S3. 00 per 100.

IVlayorPingree'..'.V.V.:.V.:; i S25-00 per lOOO.

Jubilee i

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

I Experiences |

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DIRECTORY TOR 1898

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Will he (jut early in the year.
Write for advertising rates

American Florist Company,

324 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

576

The a mer i ca x Florist.

Jan.

DaiUa Shows of J897.

Of the dahlia shows of the season just
closed those of the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Society in Boston and the Amer-
ican Institute in New York hold the fore-
most place. In the Boston show the
dahlia was only a. single feature of the
regular annual show, but the classes were
well filled, the competition keen and close,
and the display ample enough to have
constituted quite a respectable show by
itself. It is hoped that the society will
see its way clear in the near future to
establish a special dahlia show. There is
ample material and a well arranged
schedule embodying numerous classes
which will undoubtedly bring out an
exhibit of which all concerned may be
proud. In the schedule of the present
year, provision was made for general
display and for classes of twelve blooms
each of show, pompon, fancy, cactus
and single varieties. The addition to
this list of a class for decorative varie-
ties will cover the field very fully, and
such an addition will also afford the
means of drawing a close line of demarka-
tion between the true cactus varieties
and the decorative varieties.

The New York show difl'ered in making
the dahlia the feature of the week of Sep-
tember 27, and the schedule was based
mainly on display of difterent kinas. The
schedule embraced two distinct sections,
one for professional or commercial grow-
ers, the other for amateurs, with classes
substantially identical. The leading class
called for display of not less than 100
varieties, not less than 6 blooms each.
Other classes called for best display of
single dahlias (not less than 100 flowers) ,
best display of cactus and best display of
pompons. The remaining classes called
for best collection of 50 varieties, of 2.")
varieties and of 10 varieties, which was
interpreted best 50, best 2o and best In
blooms and brought out only show and
fancv varieties in combination. Theclass
of not less than 100 varieties (6 blooms
each) was not otherwise restricted and
was intended to cover all varieties in one
comprehensive displa3-.

The fundamental differences in the two
schedules are apparent from this state-
ment of the manner in which they were
drawn up. It is not my purpose here to
criticise either, but simply to give the
widest circulation to the details of both
and to call special attention to these
details as I hope in a succeeding article to
formulate a scheme which shall combine
all the leading features of both, which in
its entirety shall be a suitable basis for
a show of the most extensive character,
and which by simple abridgment, can be
adapted to the smallest town or county
fair.

Between schedules like the above and
the premium lists of man}- county fairs
which gave the dahlia no recognition and
no place, there is a wide interval, filled in
systematically or unsystematically as
the case miglit be, and where the prizes
vary from slight to substantial. Here
lies' the opportunity for every dahUa
grower to advance the interest in that
flower. Let influence be brought to bear
to secure specific substantial recognition
for the dahlia at all local fairs. At the
very least let premiums be offered for the
largest and best collections, and let proper
facilities be provided so that theexhibitor
can make a creditable display and do
himself justice.

Some societies are entirely destitute of
anything in the shape of bottles or racks
for disjjlay of blooms. Where the exhib-
itor is left to his own expedients entirely.

in order to secure effective display, dissat-
isfaction is certain to arise. Let local
florists and horticulturists bring all nec-
essary influence to bear to secure such
inexpensive provisions for floral displaj-.
as are absolutely necessary. A supply of

vases and bottles with suitable racks
once procured can be maintained in a
good state of efficiency at small outlay,
and they are worth to any fair many
times their cost. H. F. Burt.

Taunton, Mass.

MAGNIFICENT NOVELTIES

12 of the finest GERANIUMS ever introduced; fancy varieties,

novel colors, new types; the latest from England and France;

ready now tor $ 3 So

12 of Dammans new Cannas; 12 varieties, Iialia and Austria type

for 8 3 00

12 varieties Cannas; novelties ot 1897 from Crozy, and other

noted raisers, S3.00; or 25 novelties, 1897 varieties, one of

each kind, for | 5.00

12 Chrysanthemum novelties, 1898; ready March 1st, including

Autumn Glory, Pennsylvania, SolarQueen, for J 4.00

Calvai's unrivalled set; 25 varie ies;all prize winners as certiticated;

the set for $10.00

E. G. HILL & CO., - Richmond, Indiana.

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

THE SENSATION
OF THE SEASON

Certltlcaled by the conjiultteea ol the (.'liryaanthemum Society of America at New York. ChlcaKO.

Boston and Philadelphia.
C^Flrst prize among whites wlierever exhibited _^ The best ajld-season white to date and In-
dispensable to every grower wliether for exhibition or the ( ut flower traae.

ice, per plant, 50c.: per dozen, S3;
per 100, S20: per 1000, SI50,

2.0 at KiO rate: r..i) at HHXi rate

Plants ready March let and orders filled In rotation.

A. HERRINGTON,

FLORHAM FARMS. - - MADISON. NEW JERSEY

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000.

IVO I«UST OKf lVi:iI^IDEJ"W.

PACKED LIGHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country.

Our plants cannot be surpassed.

J. i^. rm^i^OPi, :Bioo*»»st»t_xrg:» i*£*.

50.000 SMILAX^riS.^"^''^^'^'^""

,<t ^ jt jt

PCDAUIIIMC mixed, from 2 in. pots, S'2.23
ULnAniUnIO per too. S20.00 per lOOO.

Send for samples.

Cash with order. FRED BOERNER.

.- Cape May. N. d.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting'' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Sem1 for ■Comments and Facte."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa.

'.) miles below Pittsburg. Pa.

ColeUS CHOICEST.

:« Viirii-lies, the crciim of 100 of the best sent
..ut last season. Plants .Jl.SO per 100. Rooted
( iittin.^'S 60.- ppf 100; !{.S.OO per 1000.
BEGONIAS— IS st:in.|:ircl sorts, $1.00 per 100.
YELLOW IVIARGUERITE— The finest NEW
vjiiiii -Jim i-i- iHii i;..,.t.ed Cuttinsjs.
Mri-ii\ .■:i-li » nil -r.i.r.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, ill.

GERANIUMS ^S^^<^os

Double Grttnt. La Favorite. S. A. Nutt. Mme.
Sallerol. Ivy leaf Gernnl.jms In sl-x colors, ptronp and
well rooted. $160 per ICtl. postpaid; Irom '^'^-In pote.
K.SO per 100

Chrysanthemum Frutescens Hallerll. finest yellow
daisy In commprce. tine color, free bloomer, from :>-ln
pots. Sl.OO per do/.

Beuonla Amentea Guttata, rooted, J1..V) per 100;
from 3W-ln pots $2 60 per KXI,

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
PAUL MADER, - East Stroudsburg, Pa.

GHRYSflNTHEMUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

MarioT. Heuderson. Moutniort. Ivorv. Pink Ivori-,

Queen (white and vellow), Wanamaker, etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. IMARSHALL. 67 Merrimac St.. Lowell. Mass.

Introducing prices for best and new

CO GEKANIU.MS. COLECS, "O
C9 HEGONIAS, PETCNIAS, ^
SE SALVIAS, VERBENAS. ^
•■- VIM CAS. PANSIES, ^

1— Etc., Etc. _4

^ DANIEl K. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. C/>

O , , I,,s, .,,,1 ,,:,rli,-uh,rsa„v t.m...

10,000 AM. BEAUTIES

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

|3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; and Violets,

Rooted Cuttings, $4 00 per 1,000.

CASH PER ORDER.

J. K. POSTMA, - Princeton, Ky.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,
ETC., ETC.

The Beading Nursery, KEABING, MASS.

KSTABLISHEI) 1SS4.

/SgS.

Til I-: A AfH RICA X F L O R 1ST.

577

Society of American Florists and Ornamental
Horticulturists.

TIk- .•iiiK-iiclnK'iits to llu- H_v-La\vs
adciptc-d at the iiicctiiigin I'n)vidcnce last
AuK"wt will K" '"t<> ctTect on January Isl.
ISU.s, on which date the annual asscss-
iniiit for the cnsuinjj year will he due
Irom all paid up members of" 1897. All
tlKJSe whose dues for 1.S97 remain unpaid
at that date will be considered as having
withdrawn from memberslii]). Delinquent
lists will be discontinued and membership
inav be resumed at an3- time on the pay-
ment of the rcfiularadmissionfee of $">.()(>,
or the I-ifc .Membership fee of $.30.00.

.\11 those who contemplate beconiinj;
menibers during the year 1S'.I8 ;ire
earnestly solicited to <lo so at the first of
the year so that they may receive pros-
pectuses and other society announcements
as published. This is particularh- urgjed
in the case of Trans- Mississippi members,
that the oflieers may be informed as to
whom they may rely upon for active par-
ticipation in the Omaha Convention, for
which detailed plans must soon be for
nuilated. \Vm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Flower Show Suggestions — What to Offer
Prizes for.

This is a jj'>i'(l time to outline your pre-
mium list for next season. In doing so it
is advisable I think to calculate on. cater-
ing first to the consumer, or more prop-
erly to say the public who employ the flo-
rist and support him. It is from that
part of our population that the flower
show gets its support, and any branch of
horticulture undertaken, which does not
lead to the appeciation of this valuable
element in society, is an unwise expendi-
ture of energy. This includes all the work
which a retail florist is called upon to do,
such as decorate a dinner table, a recep-
tion room, fit up a conservatory, arrange
plants in a bay-window, arrange vines
and shrubber\- or perennials for a perma-
nent decoration of the lawn. Everv'thing
that is desirable for beautifying a home
is what demands the florists' taste and
skill, and the flower show is the proper
place for him to display it. The next
division consists of the production of such
stock as the florist uses, plants, cut flow-
ers shown individually, vases, baskets,
moss, palms, ferns, etc. The third in-
cludes those items which interest at first
tire grower — a new variety, a new method
of growing, its naming. They all have
their place at the show, and each section
has the advantage of being able to com-
pare notes with the other, but in arrang-
ing your premium list these three sections
should be kept separate.

It is my purpose to suggest a premium
or two for what I consider the first sec-
tion. Mantel and table decorations have
been competed for quite commonly. Can-
not we make a departure? When a florist
calls on a customer who is about to give
a reception he is shown over the house,
and the lady of the house generally says:
"We have decided to receive in this cor-
ner and if we put the musicians over
there can't you screen them oft" some with
.green or palms so as to look pretty and
not take up too much room?" Tlien she
says: "How do you think a frappe bowl
would do here? Well, you have seen the

rooms; now Mr. I wish you would

arrange them to look as prettv- as you
can for the 20th, but I think you had
better furnish the green work and foliage
necessary and use the flowers which are
sent in: there are always so many flowers
.sent in."

This represents fairlj- well the feelings
most every lady has who orders decora-

tions. When she goes to a reception she
is on the look-out for the little odd feat-
ures of interest. A flgrist shows his real
skill and art by adapting his arrange-
ments to suit surroundings. Would it
not be well to ofler a prize for, say the
most artistic arrangement for parlor deco-
ration incorporating twenty dozen roses
;is they are usually sent in? This is what
a florist is asked to do continually. Why
not contrive to bring out tfie ingenuity
for this at a show, also the decoration of
puiK'li bowis, the jirettiest screen for music^

Some such feature properly advertised
would attnict the ladies.

Then another item of interest, which I
think should be more carefully cultivated,
is the armngcment of the window in a
"sick room." It will include plants to
give it permanence and vases for more
freciuent changes. There is no better
medicine for our dear ones, and the high-
est awards should be ofliered to those who
accomplish the most gratifying results.

C. B. W.

Jardinieres, Pots ffPcdcstals

ADAPTED TO

Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
and Decorations.

Write us for Illustrations
and Prices

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BURLEV & TYRRELL, 42=44 Lake St., CHICAGO.

Now is the time to start H.' P. Roses for Easter Sales. Every up-to-date florist should have
this stock in good shape for Easter. Our stock is first class and of the right kinds, well
branched, with good fibrous xooX%.^-^J*J^.^J*

CRIMSON RAMBLER i

MARGARET DICKSON i °*'*' """^S "' S200 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

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Anna de DiesbachI
Coquette des Alps'
Gen. Jacqueminot
Mrs. John Laing
Magna Charta V
Paul Neyron |

Ulrlch Brunner '

2 Year Dormant

OWN ROOTS. Per Doz..
$1 75: per IlO. $13 OU
BUUD'D, Per Doz , $1 50:
per too, $12.00.

American Beauty

La France

Mad. Chas. Wood

Gloire de Lyonnaise

Mar. P. Wilder

Malmaison

fif these we have

budded stock

only.

Per 100, $12.00.

Mme. Flantier. "^^ '''°,o^o,'$8';

heavy, per

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The American Florist.

Jan.

EVtUNA

.«■■ --a.

la Ht %

at the present time is a mass of buii and bloom. Xmas week a
house 16xS0 produced lOOO flowers which sold readily at $6.00 per
100, and will continue to produce same number per weik for some
time to come.

EVERY FLORIST

who has seen it, without exception, will try this sterling variety
another season, and it is claimed by everyone who has become ac-
quainted with Evelina to be the most prolific bloomer in commerce
and first-class in every respect, and predict for it a grand future.

THE HIGH ESTEEM

in which Evelina is held by the Cincinnati growers is shown by
the fact that 1 have already booked orders for over 7000.

EVELINA

is'a pure white, of hirst' si/c. uood fi>rm ami substance; ;in extraordinary
strong calyx; is fragrant and borne on Um-^ stiff stems that always carrV
the bloom erect; it is an extra free, early and continuous bloomer: is of
good habit; a strong, free and healthy fjrower. Last year quite a number- of
plants, produced from 30 to nO flowers by the first of January. She won the
Ward Cup for best 'uiniii. r.-i;il white at the Cincinnati meeting ot the
American Carnnti<iii Sn<;i i\ ; ,ilso a certificate of merit at the Indianapolis
and Chrysantheiiiiiiii v|m,v\v Orders now booked and filled strictly in rota-
tion for strong, w^ll ri>Mic,| .■nii jugs at

SIO.OO per 100. S45.00 per 500. $8O.00 per 1000.

50 at 100 rate. 250 at 500 rate. 500 at 1000 rate.

Cash or satisfactory reference, please.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, Ohio.

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Helpful Reminders.

Christmas marks the turning point from
shortest to longer days. Without a clock
or calendar, an observing gardener could
tell by the behavior of his plants that a
change was taking place. A general out-
line of what yott want or need to supply
your trade from January 1 to July 1
should be planned now. Each person
must do his own thinking on this point.
If you are not confident of your own abil-
ity to do this, you willatleast appreciate
the suggestions of others better, after
having tried. Just now you are offered
special bargains in bulbs of various kinds;
be careful, it will cost as much to bloom
a bulb that you pay one cent for as if it
cost you five cents, the growing and mar-
keting is the principal expense; besides if
you have all you can do well don't put
new work on your hands; if you are sure
it will not pay to hire help enough to care
for them properly don't think of purchas-
ing. Make careful calculations, taking
into consideration what other stock you
have provided. Bulbs planted now will
come on well for spring use, but a bulb
out of the ground until December is of no
value for winter bloom.

The flower buyers arehungryfor pretty
flowers different from roses, carnations,
hyacinths, tulips and narcissus. They
are all good and nmst be provided in
ample quantity. If you haven't enough
to keep up a supply until May, you can
bring into the warmer house some of
those which you planted in September
that are now well rooted and replace
them in the cool pit w-ith bulbs you pur-
chase now. Freesias have come in to
relieve the monotony during the last few-

seasons, but I wish to bring to your
notice three varieties of bulbs which are
of much value in oppressing the hunger of
flower-buyers now, and they are about
the least expensive, viz.: Spanish iris, the
Bride gladiolus and Ixias. If you are an
artist in y^our line of work, you will not
be another season without a succession of
these from March until June; they must be
handled with all their foliage.

Florists within a moderate distance of
larger cities where the wholesale market
is well established need not be concerned
about the exact date for blooming a mod-
erate amount of lilies, for cutting, as they
can be had before and after your own
crop comes in, but for pot plants you
should be most careful. Do not neglect the
demand for the present, but arrange as
many of your potted lilies as you can spare
in such temperature as will bring them in
for Easter. Good potted lilies have been
a scarce article and are sure to be this
season.

For winter and Easter blooming pot
plants, the opportunities for providing
such stock as azaleas, spiraeas, genistas,
etc., are about over. Beyond taking care
of what you have, nothing can be recom-
mended at this date, but what shall you
provide forspringwork? Makeout a list
<jf what will be necessary to supply your
trade to their liking. If you will want
2,000 geraniums, scarlet, pink and white
— determine whether your varieties are
as good as can be had; do not propagate
from a plant that is not a first-class vari-
ety; there is as much labor, heat and
space required to raise a poor variety as
a good one. The cost of production is
what yotj: pay for your stock, and )-ou
cannot afftrd to pay as much for an infe-

rior variety as a competitor does for a
beauty. You have time now to procure
necessary stock. Throw out what is not
worth at least 25 cents for every square
foot of glass it takes in a house you main-
tain a temperature of 50° in. The same
is true of cannas, heliotropes, fiichsias,
ivy geraniums, and all the stock neces-
sary for spring bedding. Also provide
now such seed as you will require for
your spring stock. If you use maurandy a
vines in your boxes and vases start them
at once and order all the seed now. If
you do not arrange your plans and speci-
fications now you are sure to be out of
harmony when the spring hurry comes.
The varieties to prepare, the quantity of
each and the method for accomplishing
the desired results, is a matter that
varies with conditions. The cau-
tion and advice given above applies to
every one managing greenhouses for
the retail trade. The latter considera-
tions apply differently to different flo-
rists.

Brockton, Mass.
The meeting of the Gardener's and Flor-
ist's Club on Tuesday evening, December
21, was an enthusiastic one, and much
useful work on the final processes of full
organization was accomplished, although
the demands of holiday trade kept many
members from participating. Geo. Hol-
lis was added to the Committee on Essays
and Discussions, and there was a general
discussion concerning violets and carna-
tion rust. It is expected that Oakes Ames
will lecture before the club on the evening
of January 4, and John Farquhar will
give an illustrated talk on interesting
horticultviral subjects on January IS.

iSgS.

T 11 E A MERI CA N F LORIS T.

579

Yellow Foliage of Roses.

The foliage of our roses is very yellow
at present, and \vc cannot understand
the reason; the lirides and Maids seem
to be the worst. They were planted in
June in a short sjian to the south house
l.'iO feet long, the glass is perfectlj' clean,
and they get lots of sun and plenty of
ventilation every day. They do not seem
to have lieen overwatered at any
time, and we have been keeping thcni
on the dry side for some time, and
giving all the air they could stand.
Soil was the same as we grew them in
last year. They are jjerfectly clean in
everj' way and there is no mildew on
them; and we run fires every night, keep
the Brides and .Maids about 58" at night,
I'erles at 0.") ". The I'erles are growing
very freely antl are all right, except a few
that are very light in the color; gave them
■-dl atop dressing of about one inch of well-
rotted manure and soil, mixed about
three weeks ago. They are having the
best of attention in every way, and we
cannot understand what is the matter.
\Vc are going to try some wood ashes on
part of a bench.

Texas Seed & Floe.\l Co.

It is often very difficult to understand
the puzzles and solve the problems in rose
growing, even when the plants are con-
stantly under our eye; how much more
so when they are located two thousand
miles distant. Sometimes, as in this in-
stance, when the treatment has been the
very best, and such as in past seasons has
given satisfactory results, yet, without
any apparent reason, thej' refuse to make
the growth or the bloom that we natur-
alh- expect to see. Science teaches, and
we all know it to be true, that behind
every eftect there is a cause; we see the
effect, but how difficult sometimes to trace
back and discover the cause.

If the root action is all right I shall say
it is probable that either the house has
been run too warm, the plants have had
too much stinmlant, or some vital ele-
ment is lacking in the soil. For light-
colored foliage I have sometimes dissolved
a 3-inch pot full of nitrate of soda in .50
gallons of water, and the same amount
of sulphate of ammonia in a similarquan-
tity of water, and with this have watered
the benches once a week, using the two
chemicals alternately. It makes a very
weak dose and cannot injure an3'thing.
Common soot from soft coal is excellent
for toning up rose foliage, and may be
spread over the surface of the soil as a
top dressing. A cement barrel of soot to
1,200 square feet of bench area will not
be too strong. Some soils will not bear
very much wood ashes; would not ad-
vise more than from la to 100 pounds to
a house 20x100 feet. Robt. Simpson.

What is Pickled Stock?

Answering inquiry of "Subscriber,"
Worcester, Mass., I will state that he must
be very fortunate in buying fresh stock at
the holiday times, otherwise his inquiry
would be unnecessary. I do not think there
is one florist in a hundred who buys cut
flowers for the holidays but knows what
pickled stock is, and for the benefit of this
one I say, so called pickled stock is flowers
which the grower holds from one to three
weeks before sending them to market,
and this stock then is ready for the waste
barrel; still, the grower thinks the com-
mission man ought to sell it at the high-
est market price, which the commission
man often does, but the result is that the
stock is not paid for, because, when

received at destination they drop while
taking them out of the box, this is what
we call pickled stock.

The market two weeks before the holi-
ilays is short of stock, when good prices
could l)e .secured for roses and carnations,
and I am sure that a grower would aver-
age more on the whole than he does in
his method of pickling, and give full sat-
isfaction. Brother Flokist.

Secretary Alger at War with Florists.

Secretary Alger has turned down the
Washington florists who have protested
against the superintendent of buildings
and grounds distributing cut flowers
amonggovernmenl officials. Congressmen

and their friends. The Secretary of W'ar
defends Colonel Bingham and saj'S the
custom shall continue to be recognized
while he is in authority. In answer to
the florists' protests he says that the
small distribution by the government
does not aft'ect, in any large degree, the
florists of this cit}-; that on the contrary
they cultivate a taste for flowers; that it
is better to make this use of the flowers
than to permit them to go to waste, and
claims there is no legal obstacle in the
way of a continuance of the custom.

Herklmer, N. Y.— James F. Barclay,
of Brooklyn, has purchased the green-
houses of C. C. Baum on Liberty street,
and will take possession January 1.

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MRS. ARTHUR J. CATON

In Bloom OCTOBER 6— Light Bronze

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Stem and Foliage Perfect. In Size, Form and 1
Substance EXCELS ANY VARIETY X

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RICHMOND, IND,

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ADRIAN. MICn.

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To Florists

No Charges tor

Packing.

Save 25 per cent.

Duty.

wanting to grow ^•^x^ji^u^J*
P p I /-» A o (Heath) we offer

below (the Two

BEST EASTER VARIETIES.)
Fine Bushy One- Year-Old Plants from 4-inch Pots-^'*-.'*-^"*

Erica persoluta ALBA, $15.00 per 100.
ROSEA, 12.00 " 100.

""""""- A. SCHULTHEIS

Larger plants two-year old from
5 inch pots, - |35.00 per 100.
You can bring this in flower for
Easter.

P. 0. Box 78.

College Point, L. I,

580

The a meri can Florist.

Jan.

Fern Notes — New Adiantums.

The introduction of new species is now
becoming extremel3' rare, yet we are
malving up for this \)y constantly getting
varieties among home-raised seedlings;
we have also had a few very pretty
hybrids introduced, among which may be
mentioned Adiantum Bessonianiim. This
shows some affinitj' to scutum or Ghies-
breghti; it is of erect growth, with stiff
wiry stipes, the pinnules are of the size of
scutum but closely set, overlapping as in
Pacottii, it is very free growing and
promises to become a useful addition for
decorations. It received a first-class certi-
ficate from the Royal Horticultural
Society about a year ago, and the stock
was recentl3' distributed at Messrs.
Protheroe & Morris' auction rooms. A
large number of plants being sold at .")
shillings each.

A very interesting batch of seedling
adiantums was raised at Mr. H. B.
May's nursery a few years ago. Out of
two or three hundred plants nearly all
showed some variations. The seed fronds
were .-Emulum and Waltoni difl'usum, the
spores of which got mixed by accident,
whether this resulted in hybridization
taking place or an ordinary freak of
nature it would he difficult to say, for
although I have often sown mixed spores
I have never seen another instance where
so much variation has occurred. Of those
referred to above two have received first-
class certificates and four "awards of
merit" from the Royal Horticultural
Society. The last to receive distinction
being named A. fasciculatum. A first-
class certificate was awarded to this a
fewweeks ago. It is of erect growth; the

fronds are irregularly branched from the
base, the stipes and rachis being almost
black, the pinnules vary in size, the termi-
nal being larger and deeply lobed; it
forms a compact symmetrical plant.

A. Hemsleyanum which received the
same award about three jears ago has
large finel3' cut fronds standing erect, but
curved towards the extremities suffi-
ciently to give it a graceful outline. As a
table plant or for vases it is one of the
most effective. A. Schneideri has small
nearly triangular fronds borne on rather
long stipes, the pinnules are closely set
and of a soft pale green. A. plumosum is
somewhat similar but of dwarfer habit,
forming a dense compact plant. A.
tenellum is a very pretty variety with
broad spreading fronds. A. elegantis-
simum, ma3' be regarded as an improve-
ment on gracillimum, it has large much
divided fronds, with very small wedge-
shaped pinnules; this was the first to
receive distinction and has proved to
come true from spores. I ma3- add that
all of the above may be readily increased
by divisions, if this is done carefully be-
fore the pots are too full of roots they
start awa3- freely; the best time to divide
the adiantums is while they are growing
freeh', the same plants mav- be divided
two or three times during the season and
will do better than those allowed to
stand longer. The3- should be kept close
and well shaded for the first few days,
but care should be taken not to give too
much moisture either at the root or on
the fronds. So many people have the
idea that ferns require excessive moisture,
that it cannot be to strongly urged that
over watering is one of the greatest evils
in fern culture. k. Hemslev.

Czimation Rust.

ERRORS IN ESTIMATING THE VALUE OF
REMEDIES.

Answering G. N. T., California: — The
preparation 3-ou used is essentiall3' the
old Peter Henderson mildew mixture.
The addition of sulphate of copper
practicalh' makes the Bordeaux mixture.
The results of 3'our experiment are not
conclusive because 3'ou have done as flo-
rists are very apt to do, i. e., treated
\'our whole house instead of leaving a cer-
tain number of plants untreated as a
check. The writer personalh' has had n
good deal of experience with this matter
of rust and has been lead by apparent
success in treatment to make some
very rash statements, much to his subse-
quent sorrow. Under careful culture,
without special treatment, rust ver3'
often almost entireh-, or entireh', disap-
pears in the house. If, under such cir-
cumstances, we have been trying a new
remed3-, we are apt to ascribe a feature
to the remed3- which it does not deserve.

In future experiments of this kindif 3'ou
wish results to be of value, we would
advise that 3'ou leave a certain number of
plants in the house untreated, being care-
ful to give the treated and untreated
plants equalh- favorable situations and
eciuallv good care. If imder such condi-
tions the untreated plants still continue
diseased and the treated ones show an
improvement, you then have a fair reason
to believe that the remedv is of value.
X.

M. O. W. — The nurserymen whose
names appear in our advertising pages,
can doubtless supph' your needs in the
way of species and varieties of salix.

g Speaking about FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, we have been tinkering away at this line J

% of work ourselves for about 20 years. We ought to be able to sell you by this time, don't you think? 0
« There are mighty few wholesale men who are not Specialists in this line. Here are a few sample PRICES. §

i ....VALLEY PIPS.

Per 100 Per lOOD

"Premium," fancy stock, Ji.50 $12 25
"International," a first-class
Hamburg pip, 1.35 10 00

BEGONIAS

strictly First SI/..- Bulli

Single, separate colors.
Double, " "

(iLOXlNIAS.

Tuberous
Rooted ...

>s. Per 100 Per 1000
|3 50 $30.LO
9.00

Our strain is unsur-
passed—it is com-
posed of the erectaand horizontal sorts;
combining the greatest variety of colors
and markings. pet lOO Per loco

Sep. colors, our selection, $5.00 | tS 00

Mixed colors.

i TUBEROSES.

0 First size,

A

% TOBACCO STEMS, about 175 Ib. bales,

per ICO lbs. SI 00; 500 lbs. J4 00.

Special rates per ton.

4.00 35 00

True

Excelsior Pearl.
"Hallock strain"

Per lUO Per 1000
Jl 25 J8 00

WIRE DESIGNS.

PERFECT IN SHAPE.

Here are a tew sample prices; 33 per
cent off, more if you buy big.

CKOSSBfi. FLAT.

Inch. I'rl.s-. Ini-h

8 *.U.'

24.

Wheat Sheaves

AS GOOD AS IT IS POSSI-
BLE TO MAKE THEM.
20 per cent off these prices.

Fliil, .\,L-:tcli $.15

DOVES.

This is MOSS, not leaves, sticks or Ci-a
berry Vines.

1 Hale $1.00 I 3 Hales $2

2 liales l.HO | 6 Hales 5

10122 20

12 24 23

14 30 35

WE PACK THEM TO
REACH YOU IN GOOD
SHAPE.
First-class Birds, each $1 . 1.5:

Birds, each

CAPE

\Ve carry Imi .m
which tho'iiKiik. I
Colored. l)ri::lii -I
White, per W'. ^l.*

FLOWERS.

;ir:i(lr, and that tlu

STEMMING WIRE.

. 24. per stone. JCi.'S I No. 2I<, per stoni^

25 lbs. .$2 00
50 lbs.. 3.75
100 lbs.. 7.25

IMMORTELLES ?-'-• I'- i

Yellow, Etc.

New Crop. Per Doz., <S2 50

BLEACHED WHEAT PAMPAS PLUMES
CHENILLE INSECTICIDES

SCOLLAV SPRINKLERS SHEEP MANURE
CANE STAKES HORN SHAVINGS

TOBACCO STEMS ETC., ETC.

At lowest possible prices. SimkI in >oiir

SEED STORE,

"rEwvo^Rr VAUGHAN^S

84 & 86 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO.

The Americax Florist.

581

The Government Seed Shop.

CLHVKI.AM) 1-I.OKISTS' CIAH TAKES ACTION.

Tor many years the national govern-
ment has distributed seeds free of cost
over the entire country. This practice is
continued much to the injury of seedsmen,
riorists, gardeners and horticulture in gen-
eral.

To explain in brief: The government by
its purchase and gratuitcms distribution
of seeds Ijecomes a direct and fornii<hible
rival competitor of the seedsman. The
amateur, inspired by his gift of seeds to
enter the field of horlieulture 1)ecomes a
rival of the legitimate florist. Horticul-
ture in general sutlers in common with
the seedsman and florist, who, at all
times, have at heart its promotion and
advancement.

Why these particular crafts should be
made the victims of governmental gratu-
ities is an unanswered question. It would
be eminently more fitting and a great
deal more practicalile to distribute gro-
ceries and clothing, and thereb}- achieve
the same end, which, it appears, is the
paternalism of a few politicians \vhose
motive is the advancement of self interest
at the government's expense.

The following preamble and resolutions
were uii.-iiiimously adopted at a meeting
of the Cleveland Florists' Club, held De-
cember 27, 1S97:

Whereas, In view of these facts, we
consider that a great injustice is wrought
the seedsmen and florists of the countr}';
and,

Whereas, The expenses of the govern-
ment would be decreased by the discon-
tinuance of the practice of tree seed distri-
bution to the extent of one hundred thou-
sand dollars, be it

Resolved, That we, the Cleveland Flo-
rists' Club, protest against the further
appropriation of moneys by Congress for
this purpose, and be it also

Resolved, That a copy of these resolu-
tions be submitted by the secretary to
each senator and representative from
Ohio. G. A. TiLTON, Secretary.

The Cleveland Florists' Club is rather
worked up over the question of govern-
mental free seed distribution, wherein
thej' are undoubtedly perfectly right.
The idea of distributing free seeds is just
about as logical in its practical outcome
at least as would be free coal, or free beer,
or groceries, or an3'thing else of common
use that people ordinarily expect to pay
for individually, if the3- use the article.
Congressmen distribute the stuff among
their constituents in the most absurd
maimer, without regard to the practical
utilitv of the seeds to the recipient, thereby
often entailing an absolute waste of the
seeds, which is Ijad enough; or in other
cases taking that much business awaj'
from the legitimate dealer, which is worse.
"Rouse ye patriots, wake to glory!" or
words to that eflect. A.

Tempering Water.

Ed. Am. Florist: — From the time of
my first apprenticeship in the greenhouse
business I have felt the need of some
means of warming the water with which
we feed our plants. While realizing the
necessity of water, I have also realized
that in the sudden chill which the plants
receive from water often as low as .'56° or
38° a severe setback would result, causing
a delay in bloom and maturity and a
lack of vigor.

.\ few weeks ago in looking over your
advertising columns I noticed a tempering
apparatus described for which claim was
made that it would do away with my

troubles as above mentioned. It was not
without some misgivings that I had one
put in, for as our heating is the open cir-
culating hot water system, I did not
expect much satisfaction from it. How-
ever, it was duly installed and the results
are so far beyond my most sanguine
hopes that I feel it a dutj- to inform my
fellow gardeners of its perfect workings.
I .-1111 now alile to keep up a steady stream
of water of almost any temperature I
wish, as it is always under the control of
the operator. I have two houses of Cat-
tleyas which have improved wonderfully
since the tenipercrhas been in use. 1 also
had connections made with the barn and
poultry yards which we consider a great
improvement, as we can give the live-
stock the benefit of warm water in severe
weather. James Elliott.

Hackensack, N. J.

■Wooden Greenhouse Walls vs. Brick.

Ed. Am. Florist: — I must take issue
with Robert Simpson when hesays, "For
greenhouses of moderate cost nothing can
be better than locust or red cedar posts
and properly designed weather-boards
with building-paper between."

The use of w'ooden posts ma3' be slightly
cheaper in first cost but I am very much
surprised at Mr. Simpson telling us that
masonrv walls are in such disfavor in the

Stales. I am obliged to build a brick or
stone wall as I am within the fire limits;
but if not, I certainly should not build on
cedar posts if I could see my way to use
brick.

The kind of wall which I have adopted
and which I think the best until I see a
better, is constructed as follows: Exca-
vating to a sufficient depth to avoid frost,
I build a nine-inch wall up to aliout a foot
above the ground. I then reduce it to a
single brick, outside, placing a 2x4 bond
timber on top of the inner side of the wall
where left oft'. At intervals of from four
to six feet I build in header bricks to hold
the bond timber solid, continuing the
header to top of wall, putting in bond
timber every two or three 'feet in height.
The wall when built to full height is well
plastered inside to close any crack in the
joints. It is then sheathed vertically with
matched sheathing, giving a hollow wall,
brick outside and wood within. I have
given this wall a ten year's trial and am
satisfied that it cannot easily be improved
upon, being as good today as on the day
it was built, while houses built on the
cedar post plan are in the last stage of de-
cay and must be renewed next season.
Even in the matter of cost the difi'erence
is not so great as some may think, when
we pay $22 per thousand for sheathing
(inside and out) then rough boarding,
scantling, building paper, paint, nails, etc.

Toronto. W. J-. Laing.

Kraft's Plant Tonic

For PLANTS, PALMS and FLOWERS

...A Wonderful Preparation for Ihe Promotion of Plant Life, Destruction of Insects and Scale...

This is one of the greatest preparations for the u'^e of Florists and Plant Growers ever
compounded. It gives to the fohage of plants treated the bright, fresh color of healthy,
growing vegetation. It destroys all insect life infecting the plant and eradicates scale.

Besides improving the color of the plant, it effects a general betterment of its condition,
aiding nature in disseminating and retaining the sap and life of the plant. The Tonic
makes the foliage of the plant solt and pliable, and a beautiful bright green.

Ir!*or sei.le> cit ^^^^^ Price per bottle, 25 cents.

84.86^RANDotPHST«EET y^yGHflN'S SEED STORE,

AN 1898 CALENDAR

BEDECKED WITH

FLOWERS AS THEY GROW

AND NOT AS ARTISTS
TRY TO DRAW THEM.

" ART THAT ITSELF IS NATURE."

A Sample Set of Long's New
Florists' Calendars mailed for
only 20 cents in stamps. . . .

The prettiest office ornament yet seen for the
new year. Address

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher, - BUFFALO.
A FEW COPIES LEFT
SOIVENIR PROGRAMME of the

S. A. f . CONVENTION at Providence

<'!ni b.- Ii;i(l on ^iiipliralinri. AiUlrrss

A. M. RENNIE, 6 ExcKange Place, Providenc, R. 1.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

GLASS

for Greenhouses, (/onservatories. Hot-
beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and
Milts, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.
Mention American Florlat.

SATISFACTORY ENORAVINQS

OF FLOWERS OR VEGETABLES.
"Ans'il CHICAGO.

HAIL

For Insurance against
damage by hail,

Address

JOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. F. H. A.. Saddle RIvar.N. J.

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

Printers

CATALOGUE
MAKERS

For Florists and Seedsmen,
86 & 88 Dearborn St., ^ J* CHICAGO.

582

The a merica n F l grist.

Jan.

Fuel.

Ed. Am. Florist: — Can you enlighten
me as to the most economical fuel to use?

I am now burning soft slack under my
r>0 horse-power return flue boiler, set in
brick, with ordinary fi.xed grate bars.
The slack coal costs me $2.40 per ton.
Nut will cost $2.90 per ton and pea hard
coal will cost $.'i per ton. Could the soft
slack be mi.xed with the hard coal in an\-
wav satisfactory? would a shakinggrate
be of any valucand,if so, wherecan onebe
procured? Subscriber.

Referring to "Subscriber's" inquiry I
would say, judging from results which
have come under my immediate notice,
that the cost of a full season's supply of
fuel at the per ton prices mentioned,
would be about the same for either of the
grades named, but in the using of the
l)ea hard coal a considerable saving in
labor would be effected, and the anno3-
ance of smoke and soot, and foul flues and
chimney would be avoided. I would there-
fore .give a marked preference for the hard
coal. With such a fire, a suitably con-
structed shakinggrate would have advan-
tage over the common fixed bars. There
are several stj-les of shaking grates made,
but in order to advise as to whereto pro-
cure one suitable for "Subscriber's boiler,
I should know the exact size of the open-
ing in the fire box in which the grates
rest, and if possible have a sketch of the
firebox and its setting.

Henry W. Gibbons.

Waco, Texas. — The local floral society
has become a state organization, and
will in future be known as the Texas
State Floral Society. It was felt that the
time had come for Texas to have an
;iss()ciation of its growers of flowers,
that thereby a better system of inter-
changing ideas and methods could be
adopted An exhibition will be held
annually in the fall, at which nmnerous
cash premiums are to be offered. J. W.
Bamett is now acting president.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

ian»ae«.o-v-:Bi>

Greenhouse ^ Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

(front, cldes and back). Write lor Intormatlon.

' Mention Amerloan Florist.

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATING.

MYERS & CO.

1618 & 1520 S. 9th St.
PHILADELPHIA.

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I New Year....

3 We take this opportunity of expressing to our many friends and customers our

■^ sincere thanks for their kind co-operation and patronage during the past year, and be-

3 speak for the season of 1898 a continuance of their favors.

"% Wishing you the compliments of the season, and a prosperous and happy New

3 Year, we are, Yours sincerely,

QURNEY HEATER MFG. CO.

163 Franklin St., Boston, Mass.

^ New York Branch,
:a 48 Centre St.^v»e^-«
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DAVIS BROS. MANFG. CO.,

Office and Shops: 576-584 Clinton St., 569-583 Barclay St.,

Twxirv^JViVUKiEj:^, wis.

GREENHOUSE BOILERS A SPECIALTY.
DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER.

It lowers tlie vitality of your stock, but write for particulars of my tempering Apparatus.

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '

34 LIBERTY STREET.
NEW YORK.

When writing mention American F'lorist.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO. f|0WCr POtS,

Bulb Pans, Hanging Baskets and Saucers

OUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot."
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upward*
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

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Flower
Pots^

Manufactured by
BRAZIL POTTERY >t CLAY MFG < O , Brazil, Ind.
Belnp centrally locnted wp cnn save you frelKht. Also head-
iiuartersfor KLOKISTS sri'IM.lES. Write us for price lists
autl we know we will ^'t-t ynur order.
VAIL SEED CO., 150 No. Delaware St.. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.

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FLOWER POTS

STANDARD POTS ""^

List ;iii.l SAMPLES FREE.

J. G. SWAHN'S SONS, Minneapolis, minn.

Boilers sraTb!!^

For GREENHOUSES.

See

md
tar Hot Water.

Flower Pots.

RVht fn.i

ftnufftcturPT-H. Before bnylnp

rlt« to us lor special Frices and Dis-

s.

e RED Id color and Standard.

pOtH

Our pota

213 to 223 Pearl Street.

NORRISTOWN. PA.

*GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANrrACTL'KERS OP

Flower Pots.

Before buying write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street.
near WrlKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention Amerloan Florist.

/SqS.

The Americax Florist.

583

Heating Notes.

In addition to the method of tempora-
rily repairing leaks in boilers, described
in my last notes, I ha%x' often found afew
handfuls of oatmeal or of finely pounded
rice placed in the water, very eflcctive, but
you may fail in the use of this if you fol-
low the usual practice of throwing it into
the expansion tank, and trusting to luck
that it will reach the boiler, as, if rice is
used, it usually falls to the bottom of the
tank and stays there, and if oatmeal, a
portion of it will sink, some of it will
float around on the top of the water, and
some will be carried along the return pi]ie
by the circulation of the water, the bulk
of it however, staying in the tank until it
has given up considerable of its starchy
matter into the water, and by the time
this water has reached the boiler, very
little of the benefitting ([uality remains,
it having been deposited along the entire
length of the return pipe. My practice
has been to take an empty tomato tin, or
something equally as hand}', and with a
couple of nails, fasten it to the end of a
stick so that it stands at right angle to
the stick. Then pack the tin full of oat-
meal or of the poinided rice, and pass it
down the tank until the mouth of the tin
comes directly opposite the opening into
the return pipe, then place the mouth of
the tin close to this opening, and by rap-
ping the upper end of the stick shake the
meal directly into the return pipe, when
the flow of water will carry it directly to
the boiler. The meal then becomes thor-
oughly soaked during its passage to the
boiler, and on reaching the hotter water
contained therein gives up its starchy
matter, a portion of which is carried by
the leaking water into the crack, where it
finds lodgment, becomes baked, and
soon accumulates in sufficient quantity to
stop the leak, unless the flow of water
through the opening be very strong.
While this method is not always effective,
it is so often so, and is so simple that it is
well to bear it in mind for trial in case of
emergency, and in case of leaky pipe
joints, especially caulked ones, it is
alwavs beneficial. Henry W. Gibbons.

CYPRUS

IS MUCH M|M« pmumutTHAN PIHE.

SASH BARS!

OP TO it rax "•jLE««TM « 1

(GER.

iREENHOUSJ

ANO(

ER SUIU)IN« MATERIAL.

"CYPjRESJS LUMBER AMwfrs UjSES."

Send p»-^rSt««cint fireef>houw<fficular.

Ne>ons«rn^, ^wtsn,

When writing mention Amerloan Florist.

EVANS' IMPR?>5D

V£MmATiMC\
APPAMATlfS \

WPiTt FOR iLLUSrRATLO -.ATACOCUE

gyAKfif arrmcm/fiwom

^.^.*-wr-»^ RICHMOND, IND

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Butted Glass.

is no lonf^iT an exjfriineiit, it has conic to stay. There

various ways of nialiing Hutted Roofs, but the best way
'ith the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you Oiiii niaki; a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and plass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a ti^bt roof, a warm house and saves fuel, it
lasts louper, looks betterand costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
It is not; we furnish what people want and there is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get from us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

Write for Circula

Lockland, Ohio.

^0^^^^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^k^^^^0m

I

Oifif SPECMALTY,

! r^^^ Pure Linseed Oil PuttyldintsBrushes Etc

WRITE FOR. LATEST PRICES

Jl

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CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

MFRS OF RED CEDAR AND CYPRESS CHICAGO.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. wi.iw.-.^w

i

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogfue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention Amerloan Florist

THE
^-> -NEW DEPARTURE,' -
r VENTIiaTING f\PPJ.)aNCE."

You can not get a GOOD THING for
nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

LOUISIANA
Cypress
#'^1 Green House
IX* "aterial.

]UI5VILLC.Ky.r ^ _

RED CEDAR

Write for XSstimates.

Mentfon American Florist.

584

The American Florist.

Jan

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates .'

Allen J K

American Boiler Co...>

AmllnK B C. '■

all Bros Paper and

Box Co 6ia

Baser C F ...574

Barnard W W & Co ."i71
Basaett & Washburn .'M\
Bayersdorfer H & Co ."««)

Beckert Theo F 6Tti

Bobblnk LC o72

Boerner Fred o70

Koston Letter Co 5(S

Breck Jos & Son .'ul

Burley & Tyrrell a"

Burpee W Atlee & Co .:i70

CarmodyJ D WS

Cleveland Seed Co .. o7U
Clucas & Boddlnirton

Co

i70

Cole Geo E 4 Co .'-81

Colorado Florists' Bx.5ti9
Conard & Jones Co — 572

Conley John & Son .iilS

Cottage Gardens 572

Craig Robt 673

Cunningham J H 6«8

Darling C T .173

Davis Bros Mfg Co...5.'i2
Dickinson Albert Co 570

Dletsoh A & Co 5S3

Dillon J L .iT-i

DomerFred ASons Co. 575

Dreer H A 5iU

Bhret F 5<i7

Blilott W H 5li7

Sills* Pollworth...iBl 5B5

FBKOn M B .mi

Finger Wm A .572

Florist Pruning Shear

Co.

.6(18

Ford Bros , 5t>7

GalTin &Co 6i;r

Gibbons H W 5b2

Glblln & Co 582

Gomey Heater Co.

Hall Ass'i
Hancock ft Ron
Hanson Christ.,

uan M A

Hen- Albert M..

..581

Hill Bu&Co 5711 \

HlppardE

Hltnhlngs *Cc

Holton & Hunkel Co. :

H lOKer H M Co

Horan Bdw C

Hnlsebosch Bros

Hunt EH

Illinois Cut Flower Co .

Jeonlngs E B

Kasting W F ;

Kelsey Harlan P.. — i

Keller Bros ;

Keller Geo & Son

Kennlcott Bros Co. . .

King J M ;

Klebirt Karl .. i

Knopir Oscir & Co....;
Kraft's Plant Tonic...:
Kroeschell Bros co ..'

Kuehn C A

Kuhl Geo A

Lang Julius

Lengenfelder C

Letelllcr & Sons..
Littlefleld H F. .
Livingston's A W ;
Ljoklano Lumco.

Long D B 581

Lonsdale Edw 573

Lord & Bumham Co. .5.84
Louisville Tobacco G0.57U

Lucas J & Co ...584

Lynch W B .IfiH

Mader Paul 57H

Manning Jacob W 57G

Manz J & Co 581

Marshall C L 57ti

McCarthy N P & Co...6a7
McDonald & McManus5(17

McFadden W A 6ta

Mlllang Frank 6117

Monlnger J C Co 584

Morris Floral Co 664 575
Mound City Flo Co.... 6115

Myers i Co 582

National PantLO... .5W>

NlemeyerHA 674

N Y Cut Flower Co.... 507

Peacock W P .57:1

Pennock Sam'l 8... .5*17

Platz C & Son 674

Postma J K 57(1

Prince AG* Co 6(1(1

QuakerClty Mc'h Wks.683

Kandall AL 6(K>

Baynor J 1 567

Reed Glass & PalntCo 681

Keed & Keller 6(15

rtelnberg tiros 566 575

Uennle A M .581

KlceM & Co .569

tticksecker C H 669

Koemer F 57U

Koeers P'k Floral Co ..566
Koiker A & Sons. .570 573

Kupp Jno F 570

Russell S J 565

Scnlller J L 570

Schulthels Anton 679

Scott Jotm 573

Sheridan W F 867

Slebrecht & Son 566

Simmons W P & Co .674
Situations. Wants, etc. .564

Skabcura Dip (3o 570

^mltb Nath & Son .574 579

Smith S J 564

Smith W C 567

SultauC .'ills

South Side Floral Co.. 576
Standard Fertilizer Cu.'>70

Stearns Lumber Co .'vS.l

Stollery Bros 575

^torr8 & Harrison Co. 573

Struck J N & Bro M3

Sunderbruch H L Co. .565

Sutherland Geo A 567

Swabns Sons J G 5m2

Syracuse Potter' Co. ..562

Toklo Nursery Co 671

Traendly A SChenck ..567

V'all Seed Co .582

VaughanJ C...671 577 579

680 681

Vaughan, McKellar &

Wlnterson 566

Watson G C 572

Weber H & Sons 575

Weeber&Don .570

Welch Bros .567

WhlUdln Pot Co 582

Winter i Glover 566

Wtttbold Geo .573

Wltterstaetter R 578

Wood Bros 573

Wors C W 665

Young Jno .567

VoungThos.Tr 667

Young John Welsh... .573

CYPRESS
\joHN CI GREENHOUSE
K% MATERIAL

412 TO 422

HAWTHORNE AV. ,

\cHiCAGo.iLL./ DESCRIPTION.

SEND FOR CATALOCUC.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
'vrite an advertiser in these columns.

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ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

'- |tvW^=

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent Iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage for illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

When writing please mention American Florist.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

(Established 1856.)

Flans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses. Conservatories, and all kinds of Hortlcultura
Bulidlntis. erected complete with our patent Iron construction : or for material only ready for erection.

LARGEST BUILDERS OF GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES. PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION EMBRACE LATEST

IMPROVEMENTS. SIX HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Send 4 cents postage to New York office for latest catalogue.

NEW YORK OFFICE, GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS,

160 FIFTH AVE., cor. 21st St. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON. N. Y.

When writing mention American Florist.

For Cheap Fuel

would recommend Style "C" of the

"Spence" Hot Water Heater.

This style is especially adapted to the use of wood and
the poorer qualities of hard and soft coal. If you
would rather use hard coal, style "B" would suit you
better

American £Soi7er Company/

CHICAGO, 84 Lake St.

NEW YORK, 94 Centre St.

FOR GLASS ..V .H
AND PAINT .^..v
LOW PRICES..^ .H
HIGH QUALITY

TRY LUCAS

& Co,, JOHN

141 N. 4tli St.
PHILADELPHIA.

New York and Chicago.

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Rmerica is "the Prcii/ of the I/sssel; there may be

Tiidships, hut wears the first to touch Unknau/n Seas,"

Vol. XIII.

CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 8, 1898.

No. 501.

'^m Ikmmmsm W^j^m^i

Published every Saturday by

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY.

324 Dearborn Street, Clilcagro>

Eastern Office : 67 Bromfleld St., Boston.

Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

()fkicehs-\Vm F. Gri>E. Washington. D. C : preel
dent: A. DttNAiiHl'E. Omaha. Neb.. vlce-preBldenl;
W. J. STEWAKT. tir Bromfleld st,. Boston. Maas.,
secretary; 11. B Beatty. Oil City. Pa., treasurer.
'I'lie fuurteeuih annual meeting will be held at Omaha.
Neb., August, IS'.IS.

THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

CONTENTS

Speciali/.inji iu d.-ililias 585

Sniue useful begouius 586

Fucbias 587

A Problem for the b. \. F 588

"Rascal Florists" 589

Ciuiiia Mile. Herat 589

(_':irn;itions 589

Thi- ni'wer carnatious 590

Carnations ■. 590

I'hrysautheraum society .n9l

New York 591

Boston ■'.. 591

t'hicaKO ,592

Philadelphia • .593

Cincinnati ,594

St. Louis 591

Sau Francisco -. 595

Toronto 59.i

Omaha 59,5

Rochester. N. V 598

San .lose, Cal 597

I'olvpodiums ,597

Fuchsia photoKraphs BIIO

Camden has a KrievailCB &»

Cut lliiwcv pric-i' lists received 600

In.liaiiai.olis .501

clir\s,iiiiliiiiiHiii Merry Christmas tiOI

Tll.-sr,-,l lla.l.' «K

Trouliic With Ijoilers 602

Montreal «B

.\ word to the employer 604

Battle of the flowers at Pasadena, Cal 604

Svia.-iisr. 60.>

I 'nn i.l.'uce, R. 1 608

111 ixhihition time 606

Terse remarks by the judge 607

Los .\ngeles. Cal 608

Portland, Me 608

Dutvon spoiled bulbs 609

Xa.shvinH. Tenn 609

Tlie wintir landscape 610

AiHia|».li>. :M.I 610

ll.rl.; u^ ].l:i lit notes 611

The Christmas trade 611

Keep wide awake 61'.;

Some Evanston, 111., Growers 613

Grand Rapids, Mich 613

More about grates and fuel 614

Frame-sash lifter 615

The sixth edition of our Director)- will
shortly be ready. No eflort is being spared
to make it absolutely accurate and com-
plete.

SPECIALIZING IN DAHLIAS

Was there ever such a riot of color?
Twenty-six acres of dahlias in full flower,
the plants sturdily standing alone instead
of falling on their heads and not a stake
in sight! It was enough to make anyone
a dahlia enthusiast for life. The Phila-
delphia show of the American Dahlia So-
ciety was good for sore eyes, but the lack
of "green' in the beautiful vases was fresh
in my mind, and here were the plants
flourishing and swaying with life and
motion. How they grew and how they
enjoyed it!

The hard red clay about Philadelphia is
not the soil for dahlias. Nineteen miles
"over in Jersey," at a little station called
Atco, is the dahlia farm of W. P. Peacock
& Co. Lawrence K. Peacock, author of
"The Dahlia," our only modern American
book on the subject, is the life of this en-
terprise, and the story of his success is an
interesting one. It began with the vari-
ety Nymphaea, which nature gave Mr.
Peacock a few years ago while he was
raising seedlings in a small way. This
one variety, perhaps more than all other
factors combined, is responsible for the
new interest in dahlias in .\merica.
Doubtless a hundred thousand plants of
it are in the gardens to-day, for Mr. Pea-
cock has sold forty-five thousand roots
and plants himself to the trade. Mr.
Frank C. Bruton (who knows dahlias)
was quick to bring it tothenoticeof Wm.
Henry Maule, and through this house
the variety was popularized. A revival
of interest in dahlias was impossible, that
is, a new furore over the old ball-shaped
sorts that were the delight of our formal-
itj'-loving ancestors. Nymphaa was a
"new lead," and opened the way in this
country for a new kind of popularity, an
enthusiasm due chiefly to the looser,
freer, fluffier forms of the cactus and semi-
cactus types which only needed to be seen
by a chrysanthemum-loving public to be
appreciated.

The delicate sea-shell pink of Nymphsa
is unique. It is the standard beside which
all the other blush whites and light pinks
are streaky, harsh, coarse-veined or
muddy. There are two kinds of large
vase-eflects with Nymphiea, which are
peculiarly irresistible. The removal of
the "green" often makes the round formal
blooms of the "show" type look huddled,
hunched up, or cabbage-like. A mass of
Nymph.-ca dahlias without a vestige of
foliage presents a new, distinct and

charming picture. "Water-lilies! " is the
delighted exclamation one hears all day
long at the shows. The other large vase
effect is somewhat similar, when the deli-
cate foliage and multitude of daintj',
drooping buds are used to loosen up the
mass and set oft" the exquisite color of the
flowers. It is my sober conviction, based
upon two years' acquaintance with some
five hundred sorts of dahlias, that Nym-
phjea has far greater value in America at
the present time for artistic cut flower
decorative work than any other variety. I
predict that it will be a standard material
all the year round in all the large cities that
have true artists in this line of work.

On the plant, the water-lily effect is not
so striking, as the bush is rather tall and
open, graceful and attractive in itself.
The variety has been discarded by some
English professionals, partly, perhaps,
because the flowers are usually only me-
dium-sized, but chiefly, no doubt, because
its peculiar requirements are not known.
English soils are usually heavier than
ours. Nymphaea is emphatically adapted
to sandy soils. The flowers are sure to
be pallid in close and shaded yards. The
amateur cannot color the flowers well un-
less he can supply plenty' of sunshine and
a good circulation of air.

Mr. Peacock raises dahlias for roots and
uses potash for that purpose as heavily
as for potatoes, yet the balance between
the vegetative and reproductive phases of
the plants' life history seem to be fairly
kept. The exhibition flowers are selected
from the fields, and have the same care
with all. The two hundred thousand
cut flowers sold during the present season
were reallj' a waste or by-product of the
main business. Hy the latter part of Sep-
tember, eighty thousand perfect but short-
stemmed flovi'ers had been delivered to a
Philadelphia department store. Doubt-
less these gifts to purchasers have adver-
tised the new creations in form, and
helped to popularize the dahlia in general.
Such a trade as this is, however, quite
different from the long stemmed flowers
used by florists, which comes nearer to
being a sacrifice to an individual plant
than a benefit, as in the case of the short-
stemmed blooms.

The secret of Mr. Peacock's success in
the growing of dahlias is his tillage. Fre-
(juent tillage is the basal fact in his whole
system. Conservation of moisture is un-
doubtedly his greatest problem. The cul-

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tivator is always going, and so are the
plants blooming, throughout nine weeks
without a drop of rain. I consider Mr.
Peacock a "crank" on cultivation. He
talks of "hills" that I cannot see even hy
stooping, declares that the manipulation
of the cultivator requires more intelligence
than anj- other part of the work, and be-
lieves that he can save and make the most
money by doing all he can of that work,
even in the busy season. Thorough till-
age, he believes, is the chief factor in his
success.

Feeding dahlias that grow in a nearly
pure sand is more like a greenhouse than
an out-door problem. Mr. Peacock ap-
plies his nitrogen, phosphoric acid and
potash after a rough practical formula:
100 pounds of "nitrate," 400 of bone and
200 of high-grade "sulphate" are thor-
oughly mixed and applied at the rate of
half a ton to an acre, though here
again Mr. Peacock's "hills" make a dif-
ference. Seven carloads of manure were
broadcasted last spring on a portion of
this dahlia farm. The use of manure in
the rows only, he thinks is mistaken
economy, the plants being started off at
too fast a pace and left with too many
leaves to support in drought and not
enough nourishment. Dahlias two years
and clover two years is his only rotation
of crops.

The merits of his single-stem branching
system are best seen in the seed stock,
which is planted earlier than the rest.
The roots are planted deep and only
lighly covered, the shoots coming up
thicker, shorter-jointed and darker green
than through a deep covering. As soon
as two pairs of leaves show themselves
the shoot between the upper pair is
pinched out, whereupon the four waiting
side shoots develop into long arms, while
the original stem thickens into a strong
supporting trunk, which, however, rarely
shows above ground as the successive
shallow cultivations graduall_v fill up the
trench and even cover the bases of the
four long arms. This filling-in makes a
sort of cushion or bufl'er which gives elas-
ticity to the whole bush and enables it to
retain its position safelj' during wind
storms. This ingenious device does away
with stakes and tj'ing altogether.

It is difficult to see seven or eight hun-
dred varieties and discover the few that
are of the highest relative importance.
The more of perspective I get, the more
prominently emerge three or four varie-
ties which I shall presentlv name. They
are semi-cactus sorts, or what the Ger-
mans call "cactus-hybrids." (The word
"decorative" sometimes used by the
English is about as non-significant as the
terms "show" and "fanc3'"). Now this
class is, (so Mr. Krelage, of Haarlem, the
chief Dutch dealer, told Prof Bailee,) the
class of greatest commercial importance
in Europe to-da3-, the show, pompon and
single sections being in demand only
among amateur fanciers who have grown
collections for 3'ears. The show tvpe is
the almost perfect sphere, the true cactus
form is precisely that of Juarezii as pic-
tured in 1879 in 'CmGardeiurs' Chrjntcle.
These, then, are only two forms, two
t^'pes, albeit we have them both in al-
most ever}' conceivable color. Between
these two extremes of form; the spherical
and the flat and fantastic we have very
man}' intergradient forms for which there
are no words in the language, shapes of
True Model, Harry Freeman, E. A. Fun-
nell. Maid of Ivjnt, Little Cactus, Win.
I'earce, Mrs. E. C. Monroe, all of which
])artake of the fullness of the show type
and the freedom of the cactus. The show
and the cactus, then, are only two types.

and this great intermediate semi-cactus
section represents at least twenty shapes,
each one of which is worth producing in
ever}- color in the dahlia's range.

Now the pure cactus dahlias are later
in coming into bloom than the show
kinds and perhaps less productive. The
flowers are. often too short-stemmed, and
will not carry so well as the round sorts.
They are eminently the thing for skille"d
amateurs who have the best conditions.
The semi-cactus varieties are, in varying
degrees, better than the pure cactus sorts
in America for commercial purposes.
Wm. .^gnew is actually earlier than the
show kinds, which represent the highest
selection because they appear to be a con-
ser\'ative class which is a large and per-
manent element, especially in the old
world. Clifford \V. Bruton is as large,
and fine, and full, and free as some of our
best yellow chrysanthenmms.

These two, Agnew and Bruton, are the
results of plant-breeding of the highest
type. They are ideals realized I am well
acquainted with the parents concerned in
these pedigrees. Nymphrea is a chance
seedling. I know nothing about propa-
gating dahlias, but I have seen an acre or
more of each of these three sorts and be-
lieve they are thoroughbred commercial
varieties. Wm. Agnew, indeed, comes
dangerously near that impossible concep-
tion, the "all-round variety." Its rich,
strong scarlet is suffused by just enough
of scarcely perceptible orange to make it
brilliant and lively in shade or under the
artificial lights which kills all our superb
dark reds, with a velvety finish, John
Bragg, Matchless, Black Prince, and
twenty others. The habit of plant is dis-
tinctly attractive; the cut flowers will
carry well; the size is great; the produc-
tiveness ideal; and in some localities the
earliest of all dahlias.

John Elitch is a red variety not quite so
good for exhibition, with a different form
of flower, and taller bush, which deserves
to be tried by every one in the East who
cares especially for dahlias. I feel sure
that the four varieties named above are
among the twelve best semi-cactus sorts
for commercial purposes in this country.
John Elitch owes its origin to W. W. Wil-
more, a dahlia specialist of Denver, Col.

His catalogues are beautifully illustrated.
I wish the American Florist could pre-
vail upon him to write of his methods
and experience for the benefit of the East-
ern florists. WiLHELM Miller.
Ithaca, X. V.

Some Useful Begonias.

Begonia Socotrana, while not new, is
not as well known or appreciated as it
deserves. It is worthy of extensive culti-
vation as a winter bloomer. It comes
into flower about November 1, and lasts
until February. Its flowers are a pleas-
ing shade of pink and having long stems
they are excellent for cutting. A good
point in its favor is that the blooms do
not drop and litter the foliage and
benches as is the case with most varieties
but they wither on the stem.

Begonia Socotrana is the parent of quite
a few of the new hybrids, such as Gloire
de Lorraine, John Heal, Winter Gem, etc.
Each plant is composed of a cluster of
bulblets which when pulled apart will
make separate plants, flowering as in the
illustration after two years. If thecluster
is left unbroken it will make from two to
ten breaks, one from each bulblet, thus
giving a large flowering plant. It is easy
of cultivation. The bulbs are dried oft' in
spring, shaken out of the soil and laid
away in sand until August 1 when they
are potted and started up again.

Begonia semperflorens gigantea rosea
is a superb variety of the fibrous rooted
section and unexcelled for showy winter
eft'ect. It is of the simplest cultivation.
Cuttings are struck in February or March,
planted out in the open ground in spring,
given one or two pinchings during sum-
mer and potted up in the fall. Begonia
incarnata requires similartreatment. Our
illustrations are taken from views in the
greenhouses of Cornelius Vanderbilt, at
Newport, where Robert Laurie is gar-
dener, Mr, Laurie is one of the young
gardeners who has already taken a lead-
ing position among his fellows. His
ambition is unbounded and his enthusi-
asm is of the catchy kind which inspires
those with whom he comes in contact,
while his good nature and companion-
able qualities make him hosts of friends
wherever he goes, =

BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS GIGANTEA ROSEA AT THE BREAKERS, NEWPORT. R, I.

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BEGONIA SOCOTRANA.

Fuchsias.

If you would get a reputation as a
great grower in your town, the fuchsia
will respond to a sj-stematic and gener-
ous treatment as quickly and give as
good results for v;ilue received as any-
thing I know. There is only a limited
demand for them generally, it is true, but
what few are needed might just as well
create as favorable an impression as pos-
sible, and that without much extra trou-
ble or expense.

Now is a good time to put in cuttings
if we would have creditable plants when
spring trade opens. To proceed, select
strong newly made shoots that have been
produced upon the old stock plants in a
house that has been supplied with air and
light in abundance and in anight temper-
ature of from 50° to 35°. Pot the cut-
tings at once into 2V2-inch pots, using
soil that is light, moderately rich, and
porous; place them in a temperature of
60° keeping them well sprinkled and
shaded from the direct rays of the sun
until well rooted. It should here be stated
that great care must be exercised so as to
never allow the cuttings to wilt at any
time, either from lack of moisture or too

much heat. After they are well rooted
the}- may gradually be inured to more
light and air, and given a position close
to the glass and in a night temperature
of not higher than 55°.

As soon as the young plants are thor-
oughly well rooted, they should be given
a shift into well drained pots 5 or 6 inches
in diameteP( according to the strength of
the young plant and the variety, using as
a compost something similar to that
recommended for the cuttings, with per-
haps the addition of a little more loam.
Great care in watering must be exercised
at this stage of the young plant's exist-
ence or failure will more than likely be
the result. The}- should have enough
water, but not too much. One good
watering to settle the soil will suffice after
the repotting for a day or two, when the
caution above referred to must be brought
into play. Soils are widely different in
the several states, and indeed in the same
locality sometimes the diflerence is very
great. Three or less miles from where
this is being written the soil is composed
largely of rotten rock (mica-schist). The
mica or so-called isinglass in it glistens
and sparkles with great brilliancy,
whereas the soil here, though some mica

is present it is in very small quantity and
hardly noticeable, and the soil generally
ma}- be classified as clayey loam.

For the well doing of iuchias our soil
requires an addition of leaf mold, or Jer-
sey peat, or peat moss, or well rotted
refuse hops, or thoroughly well decom-
posed stable manure, or anything of the
character indicated, and some sand or
the finer screenings from coal ashes which
have passed through a screen of Vi or %
of an inch mesh.

The plan herein recommended for start-
ing yoiing fuchsias has been practiced
with unqualified success for a number of
years, and it cannot fail to be uniformly
successful if carried out with intelligence.

The fuchsia is never so beautiful when
in full flower as when grown in a natural,
pyramidal and graceful manner. The air
and light space which each plant receives
under this method of treatment with the
other concomitants advocated is the
secret of success, because there can be no
crowding, if our advice is carried out,
thus giving the side shoots a chance to
break evenly and develop uniformly. The
cultural methods herein advocated for
starting the young fuchsias cause the
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equal possibilities, and that is the secret
c if the whole process. The same results,
(if course, may be obtained if the old style
(if propagating is carried out, provided,
let me admonish, that the cuttings are
not allowed to remain too long in the
sand after beino; rooted, and are not per-
mitted to remam in the small pots longer
than possible after filling them with roots.
Many varieties make natural pyramids,
and all the training they require is for the
leading shoot to be tied neatly to a
straight stake. The flower buds will first
appear on the leading shoot, and these
should be religiously picked off until
others appear uniformly upon all the
shoots alike. Such plants cannot fail to
attract attention and call forth favorable
comment wherever seen.

I know the publishers of the Florist
and readers thereof would be pleased to
see photographs of plants grown as pic-
tured herein, and a premium of five dol-
lars ($5) is hereby offered for the best
photograph of the best grown plant
grown in the way recommended, subjec~t
to the approval of the publishers of this
horticultural trade periodical, and the
merits to be decided by whomsoever thej'
shall appoint for that purpose, and who
shall have the privilege of using for illus-
tration in its columns any or all of those
which are submitted and are entered for
this competition. For further particulars
or other information desired, write to the
undersigned through the Florist and a
reply will be cheerfvlly given. L. O N.

P. S. — Entries for this competition
should be recorded with the American
Florist Company not later than Febru-
ary 1, 1898, and the methods adopted in
growing should be carried out as nearly
as possible according to those herein
noted, and that cuttings should not be
admitted in the contest that have been
put in before fanuarv 1, 1898.

L. O. N.

A Problem for the S. A. F.

We hear numerous complaints about
the lack of appreciation of this society,
which is manifest by the poor attend-
ance at the summer conventions, and
complaint is made of the so-called auxil-
iaries absorbing so much attention that
the old S. A. F. gets little thanks for what
has been done. Letters have been written
and published, arguing with the florists
at large, that it was to their advantage
to become a member and attend these
annual meetings. To listen to this sort of
talk year after year and note the general
lack of response to the continued appeals
would argue that the florists generally
didn't know what was good for them.
Great stress is put upon the entertaining
programme lasting four days out of the
365, leaving 361 days in which nothing
is done. It has been claimed that the
trade journals destroyed the membership
bv publishing the best of the proceedings
within two weeks for $1, and the direc-
tors of the S. A. F. have talked of prohib-
iting the journals from publishing the
essays, etc., well this would be right in
line with the present policy of do nothing.
A man who goes to the trouble of pre-
paring a valuable paper free of charge to
lie read at an S. A. F. convention, does it
with the generous impulse; if he finds it's
to be given only to a comparative few who
])ay $3 a year for it he will naturally pre-
fer to sell his efforts to a journal. There
is no use in curtailing the usefulness of the
journal in order to sell its own reports at
a high price after thev are several months
old.

In place of trying tdcoax florists to pay
$3 a year for what they do not demand.

BEGONIA SOCOTRANA AND B. INCARNATA AT THE BREAKERS, NEWPORT, R. I.

it is the business of such an association to
attend to such work as all feel the need of
365 days of the j'ear in place of only four
days. The business of the Clirysanthe-
nmm and Carnation societies is very
important; the whole office work could
be more economically done under the
supervision of one secretary, the printing
of one report including each department
would be a saving. The S. A. F. really

conducts no business now that is not done
by man3' local clubs. A club has an essay
every month or two weeks, conducts a
flower show, has two or three social
gatherings annually covering much the
same ground The object of a national
society should be to accomplish such
results as cannot be done by individuls or
local clubs. There is plenty of such work
to be done; if there was not there would

BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS GIGANTEA ROSEA.

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be no use in spending as much money
annually as the S. A. F. costs. I will sug-
gest a few branches of work which we all
feel a need of and which cannot be done
locall}' or personally.

\Vc want statistics of trade. Arrange-
ments should be made with all wholesale
dealers to report monthly the gross sales,
amount of express charges and returns to
growers on roses and carnations sepa-
rate. Arrangements should be made to
have stock properly graded. Each huge
city should have an inspector who should
be appointed by the S. A. F., and work
under their rules and regulations. His
reports should be fded at headquarters
monthly, all dealers who co-operate
should be given a stamp to paste on their
packages, rules and regulations would
have to be carefully planned and changed
from time to time as experience would
teach.

Then we should have a national com-
mittee on arbitration to act upon all
complaints between members (to exclude
lawyers), also between members and
express, railway, telegraph or insurance
companies and conduct their cases. To-
day if you apply to your express agent
for some damages, he sends word to the
superintendent who immediately inquires,
"What is their trade worth to us," if it's
a person who cannot afford a law suit he
is "turned down" without regard to the
merits of his claim, if the Society could
control the whole express business many
improvements could be made, and each
florist who was a member would feel
secure. There is not a more important
matter before us for consideration today
than the fixing of responsibility' for dam-
age to plants in transit. Evers* one in
the country is afraid to order plants after
November 1st, the shipper refuses to
stand any loss and the common carrier
refuses to allow for temperature or time,
what is the florist to do but pay for what
he does not get. There is work here for
the strongest six men the S. A. F. can
produce. Every member of the S. A. F.
should be protected against such injustice
whether he be rich or poor, it takes united
effort now-a-days, and we will get it
united if we go to work.

There is another matter, while we need
protection in business we want more
knowledge, we want knowledge dissemi-
nated in a way that all can absorb. The
S. A. F. should arrange a few first-class
extension courses of lectures to various
local centers where a given number of
members come together, charging a good
price to outsiders.

There are other matters for considera-
tion but these are enough to start with.
If they are taken up with a determination
much good will result. It comes quite
close to forming a trust which is the order
of the day.

There should be a national exhibit of
plants suitable for Christmas on Decem-
ber 10.

There should be a national exhibit of
chrysanthemums, cyclamens, etc., in No-
vember.

There should be a national exhibit of
carnations and bulb stock in February
and stock suitable for Easter. C. B. W.

"Raiscal Florists."
Referring to Mr. Simpson's notes in the
December 25, issue, a subscriber signing
"Molly" saj's that the farther west you
go the more "Rascal Florists" you meet.
True! Molly — Too tnie! and Canada this-
tles and ox-eye daisies and English spar-
rows and other things also infest the
" western country, but they came from the
east.

CANNA MLLE. BERAT.

"Molly" suggests that every florist
claiming to be competent be compelled to
furnish a certificate from some florists'
club, and that such certificates shall not
be issued unless the applicant has a good
working record of not less than five years.

Canna Mile. Berat.

Canna Mile. Berat (Crozy) the subject
of the illustration is probably the nearest
approach to a pink color of anything
yet produced. It is a soft shade of rosy
carmine, foliage green, height, 4 feet.

Carnations.

DETERIOR.VTION OF V.VRIETIES.

A great deal is said regarding the
deterioration of carnations, and very
often the originator of the variety in
question is blamed for ever having sent
out such a variety, \\-hen, in fact, the
variety was all right and the grower
perfectl3- justified in distributing it, bxit
after having been generally and exten-
sivelj' grown for from five to ten j'ears,
for some reaso^i it seems to be more sus-
ceptible to disease, and the flowers are
not up to the standard in color or qual-

it}-, and it is generally decided that it
will no longer pay to grow it. "It has
deteriorated," and now the important
question arises: Why has it deteriorated,
and from what cause?

It seems to me that the causes are onlj*
too apparent and that they are many. I
am not of the same opinion as many, who
claim the high state of cultivation given
by some of our best growers tends to pre-
maturely wear out a variety. I don't
believe that good light, ventilation, feed-
ing and watering, and keeping the plants
clear and free from insects ever deterio-
rated a variety in the least, but that the
cause is traceable in every instance to
injudicious or bad cultivation at some
stage of its life.

To illustrate nn'idea I will give the his-
tory and life of a few well known varieties.
Portia was a Seedling plant seventeen
years ago this winter, and for the past
fifteen j-ears has been in general cultiva-
tion. Perhaps no varietj' of the color has
held up so long and well that has been so
extensively grown. I attribute the won-
derful vitality of this variety to the fact
that it is only a half-blood remontant
carnation, the father parent being a hardy

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or what is known as a garden carnation.
Still, while it has retained to a great
degree its vitality with many growers,
the blooms are not as large as they were
a number of years ago, but with a few of
our best growers, who have kept their
own stock and given it good cultivation,
it is still the most profitable scarlet. Sil-
ver Spraj', for some six years after the
distribution of the seedling, was the most
profitable white variety in cultivation
and the demand for the stock was ver\-
large. About this time the rooted cutting
business started, and the growers, eager
to fill orders and make all they could out
of it, propagated everj' cutting the}- could
get, healthy or unhealth}'. "It has
deteriorated."

William Scott is, to my mind, the most
profitable cut flower variety ever sent
out by Mr. Dorner, yet we hear of grow-
ers who claim that Scott has deteriorated,
and it is not to be wondered at, but is in
no way the fault of Mr. Dorner. Thene.xt
year, after this variety was sent out, I
visited a place on Long Island where they
had two large houses of it. The day was
bright and sunny. I found a small boy
looking after the place, not a particle of
ventilation was given, and the thermome-
ter stood at 85°. I asked what night
temperature was kept and the boy said
65°; that thej- were crowding it for all
it was worth as the demand tor rooted
cuttings was great, and the}' were offer-
ing it in the florists' papers for $15
per 1000 by mail. Possiblj' some of these
growers who are finding fault patronized
this would be philanthropist, who
through his greed to get all he could out
of Scott, was wilhng to supply those pat-
rons who bit at his cheap offer with stock
that had been forced to death. Such
stock, I hold, a grower would be better
without, at any price, and tlie man who
has no scruples against doing this kind
of business is unworthy of the support or
patronage of the trade.

Yes, Scott will deteriorate, and so will
each and every good new variety until
such time comes that many of the causes
which produce the effect are removed, or
the hybridizers are able to conceive some
method of breeding whereby the new
varieties will possess a constitution of
the texture of the finest Bessemer steel,
and not susceptible to injury by fire and
brimstone. In my next I purpose to more
fully describe some of the causes as I see
them. A. T. Simmons.

The Newer Carnations.

[Head before the Florists' Club of Philadelphia,
January 4, iSgS, by Albert Af. Herr, seoelary
American Carnation Society, Lancaster, Pa.]

There are so many of the newer carna-
tions that it is hard to talk about them
without making a descriptive catalogue
out of your talk. So if there are too
many names and too much descriptive
matter, blame it on the originators.

In the first place, from a cut flower
grower's point of view, there are too
many new carnations. If the number
could be reduced, to say four each season,
there would be more in it for everyone
concerned. As it now stands the general
grower simply cannot afford to try them
all, and the consequence is very often he
does not try an}'. This is a loss both to
the originator and to the grower. It lim-
its the sales for the respective originators
and causes them an extra expense in the
matter of advertising, etc., to get their
carnations before the growers. The
grower frequently misses a very good
thing, and only takes hold after the
variety has become common and the bot-
tom dropped out of the profits, so to

speak. But like the poor, we will have
them with us always, and the next best
thing we can do is to try all we can, and
gather from the experience of others what
we can; then put the two together and
make up our list for growing next season.

Among the newer whites we have Flora
Hill, Harrison's White and Nivea. Flora
Hill has had its praises sounded every-
where and needs none of mine. Nivea is
doing all right around Boston. It is a
weak grower in the field, but comes all
right when planted in the house. Harri-
son's White was unfortunate in coming
out with Flora Hill, the latter so far
eclipsing it in all commercial respects.
Nevertheless it has some good points.
With me it is a fine upright grower, produc-
ing fairly good flowers on long stift' stems,
but it has not made from 1000 plants,
$10 worth of flowers to date, and this is
certainly a serious drawback. I have it
in the cool end of a house, and possibly it
may do better in some places, but of num-
erous inquiries sent out I have received
only two answers from men who will give
it a second trial.

In fancy, we have Lily Dean, a variety
that is very easily grown and produces a
fine large flower. Mrs. Bradt, as almost
everyone knows, has an immense fine
bloom on a very weak stem which has
improved greatly this season grown in a
stiff' clay soil. In a moderately cool
house, I am inclined to think, it will make
a standard sort. Maud Dean might be
called a fancy, but I am afraid it will not
become popular on account of its being
hard to handle just right; but if handled
right it is a fine sort. It should be planted
as early in August as possible, and being
a decided cropper you should have two
or three lots and keep them topped so as
to follow each other. By this method a
continuous crop can be obtained.
■ In scarlets, there are a number, Robin
Hood, Jahn's Scarlet and Morello. Robin
Hood is a seedling of Hill's and had made
some good friends, although it has to be
grown carefully to produce strong stems.
Jahn's Scarlet is called the "Poor Man's
Scarlet." It was raised and introduced
by P. Fisher. It is a free bloomer of fairly
good size on a fine strong stem. It is an
excellent keeper and slightly fragrant.
Morello makes very large flowers in heavy
soil and slightly smaller ones, but more
of them in a lighter soil. It has made
many friends in the west. Mrs. McBur-
ney, one of Hill's, is somewhat of a dis-
appointment as to color, otherwise it is a
good variety, being free and healthy.

Mayor Pingree is perhaps one of the
best of last season's introductions. To
get the best results the cuttings should be
taken early and grown right along so as
to produce good, large plants. It does
not want much pinching if you want
early and continuous flowers. It likes a
heavy soil and a few more degrees of heat
than Daybreak, but will produce almost
equally well in light soils. C. A. Dana,
sent out by Cottage Gardens, I have not
been able to see growing, but I under-
stand it is a good variety. Possibly there
are others worthy of mention, but I have
been a bit pushed with work and have
not had time to look up the back trade
papers for their names. The same applies
to the new ones for this season.

We are promised two good scarlets, one
Bon Ton to be sent out by the Cottage
Gardens and F. A. Blake. It is of Portia
habit, with larger flower and stronger
stem; this would indicate a good variety.
Firefly, by Hancock, is promised as a per-
fectly rust proof and otherwise good
variety. This will be a welcome addition
to those who are so afraid of the rust in

Jubilee. In whites there are four clamor-
ing for popular favor. White Cloud,
called a white Daybreak because of its
resemblance to that variety in foliage and
strength of stem. John Young called a
white Scott for the same reasons. Jack
Frost is claimed by its orignator to be an
ideal white.

Evelina, the winner of the Cottage Gar-
dens' Cup at the last meeting of the
American Carnation Society held in Cin-
cinnati and seen by a number of
us then, was certainly a fine vari-
ety. I am told it is even better this
season, and that would indicate that
it was a good one to try. Mrs. James
Dean is a vei-y light pink of good com-
mercial qualities, and New York a cerise
pink that has captured the popular taste
in the New York market. The Messrs.
Breitmeyers, Simmons, and others are
pushing forward pink varieties. They
will no doubt all be in evidence at our
Chicago meeting and reviewed by the
trade papers, so, as I have not seen them,
will leave that for later on.

One that I have seen plant and flower
of is Empress, a crimson, and as we are
badly in need of a good one in this color,
it will no doubt hit the popular fancy all
right. Gold Nugget promises to be one
of the gems of the season from all indica-
tions, and there is certainly room for a
few "Gold Nuggets" among carnation
growers. There are a host clamoring for
lavor with the growers and a lot of orig-
inators reaching for their money. AVe
hope both the growers and the origina-
tors will come out ahead for 1898, for it
is not questioned that the majority need
a little good luck, good times, or what-
ever you may choose to call success.

Taken all in all, the new carnations are
fascinating, both to the introducers and
to the general public and certainly to the
growers. The buying public are begin-
ning to look for something new each year,
and we can do no better than cater to
their tastes, but let us be sure first that
they are an improvement over existing
varieties, and then try and test them
thoroughly before sending them out. In
this way there would be fewer disap-
pointments and more successes, and the
extra care would redound to the intro-
ducers' credit and consequent success, and
to the growers' finances. But even as it
now is the few successes are so distinctly
such that they overbalance the failures,
and so the merry war goes on.

Carnations.

Now is the time when the carnations
should be getting in the good work
required of them. If the best results are
to be had they must not be neglected in
any way whatever. The man that
watches and cares forthem, looking care-
fully to every little minor detail is bound
to be very near the top in producing fine
blooms.

Keep the plants cleaned of all yellow or
diseased leaves and at every favorable
opportunity give all the ventilation pos-
sible, without causing a cold draught. I
must say right here the best remedy
against red spider and weak stems is
fresh air, but the carnation will soon
rebel if treated very often to extremes of
temperature, therefore do not let your
thermometer go much above 60° on
bright days, without a crack of ventila-
tion, and in the afternoon, with a falling
temperature outside, gradually bring
your house down so as to strike the
night temperature with a little steam on,
as soon as the rays of the sun have left
the glass.

The plants will be growing very fast

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E. A. IVood, President.

Elmer D. Smith, Secretary.
OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY.

John N. May. Treasur

now and the stems will need to be tied
quite often to keep them good and
straight. Do not leave the disbudding
until the side buds are half developed^
but rub them off as soon as large enough
to handle, without disturbing the main
bud. Remove all side shoots down to the
length of stem required. This will give
the main bud, which is the one upon
which all depends, all the show possible.

In taking j-our cuttings it is not a wise
plan to entirely strip the plant of everj--
thing in sight in the way of a shoot, for
this has a tendency to make the flower
burst its calyx. It is much better to go
over them about every fourteen days,
thus leaving the plants something to be
working with, without throwing all the
strength into the flower.

The beds will be full of roots now and
a sharp lookout should be kept, so as not
to let the soil dry out, especiall3' when
you have to do heavj' firing. The beds
are liable to get dry at the bottom and
still look in good condition on top, so the
safer plan is to take a trowel and examine
them every little while. When watering
do not wet the foliage anymore than you
can help, except sometimes at the end of
the greenhouse near the boiler. You may
get a touch of red spider there and then I
would advise taking a little salt water,
about a 3-inch pot to 3 gallons of water,
and give the affected plants a good
syringing early on a bright day.

C. W. Johnson.

Chrysanthemum Society.

rOKTRAlTS.

In last week's issue we published the
portaits of the members of the Philadel-
phia, Chicago and Cincinnati committees
of the Chrysanthemum Society of America.

In this issue we publish portraits of the
active officers and of the members of the
New York and Boston committees, com-
pleting the list. During the past season
Mr. Dailledouze was the only regularh-
appointed member acting at New York.

Christmas Roses.— A display of Christ-
mas roses at the Schenley Park conserva-
tories is causing great interest among the
public. Why are these interesting and
easily handled plants not more often seen
in our parks?

New York.

NEW year's trade MODERATE. — FINE
STOCK OFFERED. — CHEAP STOCK SELLS
BEST. — PRIZE BOWLING AT FL.\TBUSH. —
A FINE NEW CARNATION. — GARDEN AND
FOREST DISCONTINUES PUBLICATION. —
LOCAL NOTES.

New Year's business was, as it has been
for a number of years, of but moderate
size and the official birth of Greater New
Y'ork, although it furnished occasion for
much noise and hilarity on the public
thoroughfares did not seem to materially
aftect the sale of flowers as some sangu-
ine people had been hoping. There was
an abundance of stock of all kinds in
view, and no special rush on the part of
buyers to obtain it. In fact, they held
aloof more than is common on ordinary
days, with the evident purpose of break-
ing up prices, which on some lines were
based on a sort of timid "me too"
arrangement as compared with Christ-
mas rates. A noticeable feature of the
stock offered was that the quality was of
the best. This applies especially to roses
of which the cheaper grades had been well
sold out. Closing prices on good stock
were low, as compared with anticipa-
tions. There is a probability that low
prices will prevail all through the present
week, but as the weather is very cold a
heavy over-stock is not looked for. Car-
nations maintained their position better
than any other flower, but they were not
cleaned up as well as hyacinths, lih' of the
vallej', etc., which were taken freely,
apparently, because they were cheap,
which was just the opposite of the Christ-
mas experience.

The annual bowling and "grab-bag"
prize drawing of the Flatbush Bowling
Club took place on the evening of Thurs-
day, December 30. Until the last year or
two the "prizes" were "surprises" with
little value excepting the fun they created
atthe expense of thosewhoreceivedthem.
Evolution has been at work in Flatbush
as elsewhere, perhaps because of its
admission to Greater New York, and this
year's trophies comprised all kinds of use-
ful and costly articles from jewelled scarf
pins and silk handkerchiefs to gold
mounted pipes and silver mounted whisk
brooms, the only article in the least amus-
ing being a French talking doll which fell

to the lot of Eugene Dailledouze. At the
conclusion of the evening's festivities
"Papa" Zeller mounted a chair and made
a neat little speech, wishing all the boys
a happy New Year and expressing the
hope that he might be with them again
next year, which was received with
shouts of approval.

A new star in the carnation line is the
Gov. Griggs which is coming in to Rav-
nor's from Jos. Towell of Patterson. It
is but little removed from Daybreak in
color, but is a more solid and shapely
bloom with much better stem.

Many market gardeners and growers of
bedding plants are tr>'ing Palmer's new
hot-bed mats. If, as is claimed by the
manufacturers, these protectors are
water-proof they will prove very
serviceable.

The National Florists' Board of Trade
which has its offices at 271 Broadway,
reports an ev-ident improvement in horti-
cultural trades all over the couutry.

Garden and Forest has been discon-
tinued at the close of its tenth volume.

L. C. Bobbiuk has gone on a brief
European trip.

E. C. Iloran is receiving white hlac of
unequalled quality for the season.

Geo. T. N. Cottam has been quite sick for
two weeks.

Yellow jonquils are plenty in market,
but they sell poorly.

Boston.

BUSINESS DULL. — LECTURE BY JOHN FAR-
QUHAR.— BEQUEST FOR THE HORTICULT-
URAL SOCIETY.— A LOVELY CYPRIPEDIUM.
— LOTS OF FIRES. — TELEPHONE ECCEN-
TRICITIES.—LOCAL NOTES.

The particular feature of the flower
trade this week is its insignificance. The
money must all have been spent at Christ-
mas, and the bondholders have not yet
realized on their New Year dividends.
Out of town orders are more filling than
local demands, so the wholesalers say,
and the retailers are confining themselves
mainly to funeral work, which happens
along just now very opportunely. There
is an abundance of stock in market, all
varieties and all grades, and prices have
settled back pretty near where they were
when Christmas gave them a boost. It
is expected that after a few days, how-

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Jan. 8,

Atl/nir H. Feukc

THE BOSTON COMMITTEE CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA.

ever, matters will improve and tlie regu-
lar winter business begin to assert itself.
In the meantime all are taking lessons in
patience and hopefulness.

The special attraction at the Januarv'
meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists'
Club, which was held on Tuesday evening
last, was a stereopticon lecture on "Plant
Life in Jamaica," by Mr. John Farquhar.
Mr. Farquhar had a ver}' large collection
of interesting photographs which were
recentl}- taken and the audience, which in-
cluded ladies, was duly appreciative.
Officers were installed previous to the lec-
ture.

The legacy to the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Societ}' under the will of the late
Francis B. Hayes has been decided by the
Supreme Court to be valid, and thus a
long controversy is ended. The amount
that will come to the Society through this
beciuest is not yet known, but it maj'
amount to two or three hundred thousand
dollars.

On Saturday, January 1st, W. W. Lunt
was awarded a silver medal at Horticult-
ural Hall for a plant in bloom of Cypinpe-
dium bellatulum album. This variety
was first exhibited by Sir Fredericlv
Wigan, of East Sheen, England, at the
Koval Horticultural Society's exhibition
on June 11, 1895.

The schedule of the exhibitions for the
year 1S98 has been issued and may be ob-
tained from thesecretar3%Robt. Manning,
Horticultural Hall, Boston. The sum de-
voted to premiums amounts to $8,100.
The first large exhibition will be the
Spring Exhibition, which will take place
on March 22, 23, 24 and 25.

A fire occurred on the night of December
24- at the greenhouses on the estate of
Mrs. Peck, at Arlington, which are leased
by David Duncan. Loss on building es-
timated at $500. Mr. Duncan's loss on
stock is set at $1,200. Overheated boiler.

The greenhouse of Charles Dean at Rox-
bury was damaged by fire on the night of
January 3, to the extent of about $500.
The fire originated in the cellar.

Fire damaged the store of C. R. Dane to
the amount of $300 on the morning of
January 4.

A pile of coal close to the furnace in the
greenhouse ofA.Christensen at Stoneham,
containing about thirty-five tons, caught

fire on the night of Decendaer 19. The
firemen saved the building and stock.

Be careful on orders coming over the
telephone. A telephone order for a floral
piece to be inscribed "From the Teachers

of the School," was interpreted and

executed hy a local florist as "From the
Peaches of the School."

Another recent case of a similar charac-
ter was a design for the "Aldermanic
Chamber," but which, when delivered,
was found to read the "Automatic Cham-
ber."

Luke J. Doogue, lately in business on
Boylston street, has gone into insolvency.
Liabilities about $16,000.

Visitors in Boston: S. S. Pennock, Phil-
adelphia, Pa.; M. J. Leach, Pawtucket,
K. I.

At the January 15th meeting of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society Mr.
John K. L. M. Farquhar will deliver a
lecture on "Hnrticidturein Holland." Ster-
eoptican illustratii ms will make the lecture
very interesting and entertaining.

Chicago.

WHOLESALE STORES WORKING ON SUNDAY.
— l-ERSONAL NOTES.— ATTRACTIVE DEC-
ORATIONS FOR A WEDDING.

For the past six or seven years the Chi-
cago retail dealers have made verj- little
preparation for New Year's trade, carry-
ing for that day only slightly more than
the average stock. Whether it was
caused from the fact that New Year's came
on Saturday, and they had to buy their
stock on Friday to carry them over till
Monday and they had failed to secure a
stock sufficient for three da3'S instead of
two, or from largely increased sales, all
were sold out Sunday morning.

At the wholesale stores Sunday morn-
ing, lined up along the counters like a
companj' of soldiers at roll call, were the
retail dealers anxious for their turn to be
waited on to whatever was left, and if
the roll had been called, nearly every retail
dealer would have been found either pres-
ent or accounted for. Retail trade was
better all through the week between
Christmas and New Y'ear's, much better
than usual; New Year's day trade was
good and there is a much better trade
now than there has ever been since I can
' remember so soon after the holidays.

Heretofore for a week or more after New
Year's trade after the rush of the two
preceding weeks has seemed to come to a
stand-still, very little going on. Since
Christmas there has been a steady
healthy trade.

The wholesalers report shipping verj'
good and although flowers are coming in
more plentiful, still nearly all are being
sold, very few are held over.

Andrew Miller of the Central Floral
Co., who was at home sick for about two
weeks at Christmas, is again at his post
behind the counter ready to wait upon all
who want anything in the floral line.

Joseph Curran is now with O. J. Fried-
man, on Michigan avenue and Van Buren
street.

Mr. P.J. Hauswirth, 318 Wabash ave-
nue, furnished the decorations for the
Seipp-Madlener wedding which took
place January 4 at the residence of the
bride's mother, widow of the late Conrad
Seipp, Thirty-third street and Michigan
avenue, which is one of the most beautiful

Eugeiu- PaiUcdouz

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in the city. The ceremony was performed
in the ball room under a large canopy,
decorated with asparagus, dotted with
Bridesmaid roses and white doves. .\11
the doors on the parlor floor were draped
with asparagus, dotted with Bridesmaid
roses. The tables were decorated with
hjrge vases of Bridesmaid roses with
Asparagus Sprengerii. At the bridal table
was another large canopy similar to the
one under which the ceremony was per-
formed, under which the bride and groom
sat at supper. One hundred and fifty
strings of asparagus and 2500 Brides-
maid roses were used in the decoration.

Visited Chicago: II. A. [ohns, Siou.\
City, la.; R. H. Shunway, Jr., Rocklord;
Frank T. Emerson.

Philadelphia.

PRICES LOWER. — BEAUTIES I.N DEMA.Nl). —
BOWU.NG AND SHOOTING. — GOOD CARNA-
TION DISPLAY. — REPORT OF EXHIBITION
COMMITTEE.

The old year departed this life in one of
the most disagreeable days of its exist-
ence, the weather was wretched and tlie
cash drawers of the retail florists, oiled
up and prepared for quick work, had a
comparatively easy time of it. In spite of
this great drawback there seemed to be
plentj- to do, and most of the stores were
obliged to keep open all day on the first,
which was clear and cold and brought
out the shoppers. Prices were a shade
lower on carnations and from 15 to 20%
off the Christmas rates for roses. Noth-
ing in carnations worth having sold for
less than $3 per hundred, with the select
going from $4- to $8. Beauties varied
with the size from $12 to$75perhundred,
there being but very few of the extras
however to be had. For the past si.x or
eight years the glass area devoted to this
rose has increased from 20 to 30% each
season, but this ever increasing space
seems scarceh' sufficient to raise enough
for the demand, which seems to nearlv
always keep ahead of the supply.

This is not entirely local, however, as
the fame of the Philadelphia grown Beau-
ties has gone out over the land and
Washington, Boston, Baltimore, Pitts-
burg and other large cities draw largeh'
on our market for their supply of this
rose. S. S. Pennock now handles more
Beauties in a day than used to come to
this market in a week. Ed. Reid is also
a large shipper and these, with his fancy
California violets are making him famous.
Fred Ehret supplies the uptown stores in
addition to his shipping trade with Beau-
ties. It is a poor retail establishment in
this city that does not carry a few Beau-
ties in stock. Violets seemed to sell well
at good prices, bringing from $1 to $2
per hundred. If we could only tell the
same story about them as with the
Beauties, what a satisfaction it would be.
Eisenhart, of Holmesburg, is about the
only man who gets near the mark, grow-
ing some good stock. He makes a busi-
ness of violets; grows nothing else. There
is room, however, for plenty more such
growers. Nobody sends us good Marie
Louise. Why shouldn't they be grown
here as well as up the Hudson?

Robert Craig is able to be about again
and has just returned from a short visit
to J. N. May at Summit, N. J. W. K.
Harris now has a phone and finds it to
be a great convenience as do his city
customers. Nearly all the large growers
are now to be reached by telephone, and
from the amount of time saved it is a
wonder that this means of communica-
tion was not adopted years ago. Exorbi-
tant rates which have recently been

reduced was the principal reason. There
has been considerable bowling recently,
the first event of last week, being a con-
test for turkeys which were carried away
by Brown in the first class with a score
ISl. The second class prize was won by
A. Eutz, score 103, and Charley Cox
carried ofT the third class bird by k score
of 144. New Vear's day was celebrated
by an open house, consideralile bowling
was indulged in for prizes three in each
class. W. J. Baker in the first class put
up the highest game, a fine total of 214,
hut.noi having declared the game to be
for the prize it did not count. R. Kift was
first with 203, L. Brown second with
188, and G. Anderson third 185. A. Lutz
won first prize in second class with 162,
Iving next 160 and John Walker third
with 146. Third class, George Watson,
who is always winning something, was
first 154, Charlie Kohlert followed with
149 and George Moss brought up the
rear making 121. The prizes, the same in
each class, were a fine pocket book and
card case, a silver match box and a pocket
knife. The members of the Gun Club are
having their semi-weekly shoot, besides
taking part in the large tournament go-
ing on between the various clubs of the
city. They are very near the top and may-
win out, which would be a great honor.
Charles H. Fox has .succeeded to his
father's business, the elder Mr. Fox retir-
ing. Mr. Chas. H. F'ox will continue the
business at both places at present.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have rented
space and enlarged quarters in the Nov-
elty Electric Building adjoining their old
establishment at No. 56, and their address
will henceforth be Nos. 50-52-54 and 56
North Fourth street. The new quarters
give :\Iessrs. Bayersdorfer & Co. an enor-
mous area available for storage and the
handling of a very extensive stock easily
and quickly. The entire establishment is
lighted by electricity.

The carnation meeting of the Florists'
Club, for so the January gathering may
be called, held last Tuesday night, was a
great success from a carnation point of
view, although the excellence of the dis-
play warranted a larger attendance.
There were over 50 vases, some with one
hundred blooms and nearly all in fine
condition. The appended report of the
committee on exhibits gives such a good
and detailed account that we wilf not
attempt to improve on it, except to say
that the president never saw a finer one.
Albert M. Herr's essay on the newer car-
nations was a thoroughly up-to-date
paper and contained much that was of
interest and value about the divine
flower. He received a formal vote of
thanks from the club. The display of E.
G. Hill from Richmond was of fine flowers
which had not carried well for some rea-
son. A vote of thanks to those contribut-
ing flowers was directed to be sent by the
secretary, who by the wav should "also
have a vote, as to his efforts almost
entirely was due the large showing made.
In the discussion of ilr. Herr's paper,
Mr. Geo. Stollery of Chicago extended to
all an invitation to be present at Chicago
at the annual meeting of the Carnation
Society February 17th. Mr. Ward, of
the Cottage Gardens, thought the proper
test of a new carnation was the number
of blooms that were returned sold after
they were put on the market. What the
buj-iug public thought of a flower was
the essential point. He kept a close record
of what his plants did and the best results
was twenty-five to a plant up to January
1. Six flowers to a plant is a good gen-
eral average for all plants on table up to
January 1. Many men throw away a j

good variety because it did not come up
to the great claims made for it by the
introducers which would have been profit-
able if continued with, if so much had
not been expected of it. C. S. Swayne of
Kennetl Square said the carnation belt
was up in arms against spider, aphis and
commission men. It was very hard to
grow fine carnations and bethought thai
neither storekeepers nor commission men
appreciated fine flowers as thev should.
Wm. J. Baker asked on behalf of the com-
mission men, how much Mr. Swayne got
for his carnations six years ago and how
much nxjre he got today? Mr. Swayne
said that undoubtedly prices were now
better but the flowers' were finer and had
l)een made so by the grower which had
enabled the commission man to develop
the prices of today. Mr. Besold and
others made remarks.
^ The following resolution, introduced by
Geo. Watson, condemning government
distribution of seeds, etc., was passed
unanimously:

Whereas, We consider the present ex-
penditure of over $100,000 annually by
the Government for the free distribution
of seeds of ordinary vegetables and flow-
ers to be prejudicial to the best interests
of the seedsmen, nurserymen and florists
of the countr3-, and

Whereas, We also consider this distri-
bution to be a perversion of the original
intent of the framers of the law

Resolved, That we petition the national
legislature to abolish this free .seed distri-
bution, and that no moneys whatever be
appropriated for this purpose hereafter,
and that the secretary of the club be
instructed to forward a copy of this reso-
lution to each of the congressmen from
the city and county of Phdadelphia, and
both the senators from the state of Penn-
sylvania.

John Westcott is to prepare a paper on
blooming plants for Christmas to be read
at the next meeting. Thos. Cartledge,
on account of his continued illness, asked
to be released from the position of treas-
urer of the club. He has held this so long
and conducted it so ably for the best
interests of the organization that the
resignation was only accepted with the
hope that his health would so improve-
that he would soon be able to accept the
post again. Adolph Farenwold who for
the past nine years has so ably conducted,
in the position of foreman, the establish-
ment of Joseph Heacock has resigned.
Here is a chance for any one desiring a
first-class man who as a rose grower has
proved himself to be one of the very best.
Mr. Farenwold is at present undecided
as to hi.s future movements and may go
into business for himself

J. Atkinson, of Edgewater Park, is laid
up with pneumonia.

Visitors in town: W. Besold, Mineola,
L. I.; Mr. Ward, Queens, L. I.; Geo. Stol-
lery, Chicago; C. S. Swayne, Kennett
Square; Mr. Weber, Oakland, Md. K.

E.XHIBITION committee's REPORT ON CAR-
NATIONS.

Your committee beg to report that the
exhibits comprise a long list of well
grown varieties, including many novel-
ties, in describing which the committee
can scarcely do full justice in the short
time allotted to them, and difliculty in
properh' distinguishing the exact color
by artificial light.

R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, Cin-
cinnati, O. — Evelina, white; good calyx;
good stem.

Wm. Swayne, Kennett Square, Fa. —
Empress, dark maroon; large flowers on
good stiff stem

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Jan. 8^

Hugh Graham.— Vase of fine blooms of
well known variety Victor.

Mr. Fick, amateur, Philadelphia.— No.
14, exceptionally fine large white; with
good cal3'x; compact flower; also Laura
E. Dotv, pink; Kathryne, white, and Mrs.
C. M. Fick, pink.

StoUerv Bros., Argyle Park, Chicago,
Ill._One' plant and vase of bloom of new
carnation, Arg-y-le; plant seems to be
clean, healthv grower; flowers produced
on long stiff' stems; bright dark pink in
color; large good shaped flowers. '

Collection of seedlings, H. Weber, Oak-
dale, Md.— A number of which give prom-
ise of being first class varieties.

Vase of new rose, Mrs. Robt. Garrett,
large, delicate pink, fine form.

Henry A. Niemeyer, Erie, Pa.— Uncle
Sam, variegated variety; Pluto, crimson;
Goliath, red; Snow Queen, white; Rob
Roy, red.

C. F. Baker, Urica, N. Y.— Red Jacket,
scarlet; Oneida, good pink; both iiill fine
flowers, and likeh- to prove good com-
mercial varieties.

E. G. Hill & Co. Richmond, Ind.—
Painted Lady, large fine dark pink; ex-
ceptionally "good; Psyche, variegated
white and pink, large and full; Seedling
No. 1,000, large pink, full flower. All
these varieties are exceptionally fine,
with good stems and large blooms.

The Cottaec Gardens, Queens, N. Y.—
Collection of new varieties, many of
which are Hkely to prove valuable addi-
tions to our list of commercialkinds, espe-
cially Bon Ton, scarlet; White Cloud,
white; and John Young, another good
white. Other varieties are New York,
crimson seedling; Mrs. Jas. Dean, blush
and scarlet seedling; a particularly fine
collection in its entirety.

F. A. Blake, Rochdale, Mass.— Vase of
scarlet Bon Ton; on strong stems; fine.

E. J. Weaver.— Bird in Hand, white;
lightly penciled red; good calyx; gives
promise of being a good sort.

C. Besold, Mineola, N. Y.— Two vases
and oneplant; Mrs. Frances Joost, a large
flowered pink variety; on good stems;
plant shows a clean robust growth.

Chas. S. Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa.:
Sweetheart, white. deepl3' penciled with
red.

Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia. — Collection
of standard varieties; Flora Hill, white,
a fair!}' well known variety of the present
day; A'ictor, pink; Mrs. G. M Bradt,
variegated, good heavy stem, large full
flower; Harrison's, white; Mayor Pin-
gree, yellow; Lily Dean, large variegated
variety; Jubilee, scarlet; Maud Dean,
blush, with deep pink center.

John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadel-
phia.—Vase of Alba Superba,' large pure
white, on long erect stems, well formed
gloliidar bloom, will undoubtedly become
one of our standard varieties.

F. Hahmax.
A. Li;tz.

J. W. COLFLESH.

Cincinnati, O.

Our storemen report a verj' good trade
during last week, and on Thursdaj' orders
came in freely for New Year's, and a notice-
able feature among the retailers was that
orders came in eariier this year than here-
tofore, making it easier to fill orders. A
scarcity was felt in blooming plants and
more cyclamens and primroses could have
been disposed of There was an abund-
ance of salable foliage plants such as
palms, ferns and Rex begonias, although
plants did not move as well as in the
previous week.

At the beginning of this week our whole-

sale houses have been doing a fair ship-
ping trade and the outlook for the
remainder of this week is verj- encourag-
ing, several swell weddings and social
events are noted to occur.

Mr. Fred. Walz is still confined to his
room.

Mr. AntliQjiy Fisher is seriously ill with
throat trouble.

Fire broke out at 1 a. m. New Year's
night in Julius Baers' basement, burning
and scorching the entire fixtures in the
store above. The damage to cut flowers
was not great, as the ice box in which all
flowers were stored away for early deliv-
ery was not injured. The fire was caused
through some electric wires in the cellar.
Fixtures were fully covered by insurance.
H. Schwarz.

St. Louis. Mo.

MARKET REVIEW.— CUT FLOWER TRADE.—
FERSONAL.— CLUB AND BOWLING NOTES.

The new year was ushered in with
receipts very light and trade correspond-
ingl3' low. The weather has not been
very favorable for trade. The retailers,
however, say that they expect lots of
tradeforjanuar}-, asitis a month devoted
to all kinds of festivities, and all of them
have booked ahead large orders for deco-
rations, receptions, balls, etc. Owing to
the cold weather we have had during the
past week the death rate has increased to
such an extent that for some days the
retailer was at a loss where to procure
his stock for funeral designs. As far as
we could judge all dealers were satisfied
with their holiday' trade, as orders were
plentiful with lots of stock to select from.

American Beauties continue to be off
crop, and receipts very light. Meteors
still continue to be scarce in this market
and are selling higher than any other
flower; Brides and Maids are plentiful
and of fine quality'; Camots continue to
be scarce and demand increasing; Perles
are also scarce in this market; La France
are improving and find ready sale;
Woottons are very poor stock, consisting
mostly of nubbins.

Harrisii lilies were in better demand and
selling readily. Callas were sought for
funeral orders this week and the market
cleaned up. Romans sold readily at good
figures. Narcissus were poor and
neglected, .\sparagus and adiantum
ferns sold well. Smilax was in good
demand and supph' was plentiful.

Carnations are still in good demand
and receipts are ver\' light. The expected
glut in this article has not \-et material-
ized, and carnations are selling higher
to-da\' than the average rose stock.

California violets are very scarce in this
market and always command a good fig-
ure. Double violets are arriving more
plentiful, but the dealer neglects this
variety' if he can secure the Califomias.
There are onh' a few southern violets in
this market and sell very readily.

Ayres Floral Co. were deluged with
funeral orders this week in addition to
several large decorations and their regu-
lar trade were well satisfied with the
beginning of the new year.

Chas. Schoenle, of Washington avenue,
had several large decorations during the
week and reports a good trade with plent j'
of big decorations in sight for January.

The regular meeting of the Florist Club
will be held next Thursday, January 13,
and a big attendance is requested, as
business of importance will be transacted.
There will be some important essays read
that will prove instructive to all. The
club will also set a date for its annual
smoker, which is looked forward to bv

both the old and the young members.
There was a full attendance at the
Bowling Club and some high scores were
made. High man for three games: Kuehn
587; Kunz. second, 530; Sander, third,
528. Single high score; Kuehn, 228;
Kunz, 218; Sander. 200. A.J. B.

Buffalo.

This is the time when people are sup-
posed to "swear oft, " turn over new
leaves, form new resolutions, etc. As to
Buffalo, I am happy to saj' that, so far as
the florists are concerned, there is no need
to worry about them, for they are on a
pretty high moral plane now. However,
it is possible that thej', like others, have
learned somewhat from the experiences of
the past year, and there may be room for
some good resolves of a purely business
character. Of course the most important
of all is to resolve to renew their subscrip-
tions to the American Florist promptly
and to induce everyone in the trade to
subscribe at once. This done, the country
is safe for another year. The carnation
growers might resolve away the "rust"
and the violet growers the "disease." In
fact, if you will stop to think a moment,
there are doubtless many other things
that might be corrected by proper resolu-
tions. Alter making out the January bills
you will have plenty' of time, while the
money is coming in, to fix up all such
matters.

New Year's Day is not what it used to
be anyhow. The good old-fashioned cus-
tom of making calls has fallen into "In-
nocuous desuetude" and consequently the
demand for button-hole bouquets and
table decorations is not so good as for-
merly. There are, however, a few more
formal functions that are occurring about
this time that help business out. And
there is a sort of echo of Christmas in the
air, as, for instance. Long's floral calen-
dars and short-stemmed tulips. The trade
for the week has been fairlj' good, consid-
ering that ever\'one connected with the
trade was worked out and sold out at
Christmas. Having interviewed ever3-
body that would stand it, I have yet to
hear any complaint in regard to the lioli-
daj' trade. The carnation growers struck
a regidar Klondike. Altogether there
is a good prospect for a happ^' new ^-ear.

Old-fashioned winter weather prevails,
and coal is falling rapidly. The weather
has been rather dark though and blooms
open slowly.

The park rinks are crowded with skat-
ers, among whom an occasional florist is
seen.

The Park Commission is again wres-
tling with the plans and specifications for
the conservatories at the Botanic Garden,
and it is hoped that the matter will be
settled soon. The trouble has been that
the monej- available is not quite sufiicient
to build the range according to the ac-
cepted designs. It would be a great pity
to be obliged to alter the present plans,
which provide for a verj- handsome and
complete range of houses.

Scott had one of the biggest jobs of the
season so far, the decorations for the Buf-
falo Club reception, which came oflT during
the past week. It was very elaborate.

Another item of business was the deco-
ration of the Mayor's oflice for January
1. The office was nicely decorated with
palms and foliage plants, and the floral
work was copious. It would seem that
several of our store men had a slice.

We had a short though very pleasant
visit during the week from Mr. E. M.
Hoff^man, one of Elmira's leading florists.
C.

The American Florist.

595

San Francisco.

CHRISTMAS TRADE REVIEW.— ACCIDENT Tl)
E. W. M'CLEI.LAN. — SUCCESSFUL FLO-
RISTS'BALL. — .NEWS NOTES AND VISITORS.

Trade in this city for Christmas and the
holidays was very good indeed. Good
prices prevailed everywhere, but there
was a noticeable .scarcity of good stock,
in fact all stock was scarce; roses were in
great demand and brought very fine fig-
ures. Brides and Maids of first quality
brought $1.50 per dozen, and second
•class stuff brought $1. A much larger
(|uantity could have easily been disposed
of at the same figures. Beauties were
scarce and the quality could have been
improved upon; the3' brought fancy
prices. Some very good Kaiserins were
to be seen, and they Ijrought about the
same figure as Brides. Not many Testouts
were to be had. There was also a scarcity
■of Perles. Violets seldom, if ever, were so
scarce as this season. This is undoubt-
edly due to the fact that we are now
•experiencing the heaviest and longest
siege of frost since 1876. The weather is
■e.xtremely cold and has done much dam-
age to outside stufi'. The orange crop in
the southern part of the state has also
suffered severely. As for violets Marie
Louise was by far the more plentiful and
brought $2 per dozen bunches. Califor-
nias and Princess of Wales were very
scarce and up to the present time of writ-
ing the scarcity continues. They will
probabl}' be scarce now until we have a
rain. Carnations were also in heavy
demand, with a short supply, and prices
ranged accordingly. Scott was the leader,
closel3' pressed by Daybreak and Portia.
Some very excellent Flora Hills were to
be seen, and I am informed they brought
very fancy prices. Uncle John and Mc-
Gowan were sent into the market in fine
shape by Sidney Clack. Carnations as a
rule brought from 35 to 50 cents per
dozen. Roman hyacinths sold very well
this season, in fact we could not get
•enough to supply the demand. The
average price received was 50 cents per
dozen. Paper White narcissus also
brought a fairly good price. There were
few if any chrysanthemums. A few Illu-
minator were to be had, but of verj'
inferior quality.

Smilax and all green sold well. Large
quantities of red berries were brought in
from the mountains in the adjacent coun-
ties, but did not bring a high price.

Funeral work has also been active in
this city on account of the death of sev-
•eral prominent citizens.

The sales of potted plants was about
equal to that of former years, but there
was a noticeable absence of palms in sala-
ble sizes.

Mr. J. G. Morley, of thcRedondo Floral
Co., was in this city last week looking at
■our methods of carnation culture. Mr.
Morley has about ten acres of carnations
at his place in Redondo Beach, all grown
outside, and he says some are much finer
than the blooms grown under glass in the
vicinity of the city.

Mr. Chas. Navelet, of San Jose, spent
several days last week at his new store in
Sacramento, and reports trade as very
good in that city.

Mr. E. W. McLellan, of Burlingame,
was severely burned by an explosion of
steam last week. Mr. McLellan together
with Mr. Chas. Mitton was repairing a
pet-cock in one of his rose houses, when
it flew out of the pipe burning his hands
very severely and also scalding Mr. Mit-
ton's face. It will be some time before
these gentlemen will be about again as
the result of the accident.

Mr John Gilmore has resigned his posi-

tion as foreman of the rose-growing
establishment of Mr. A. Pottet.

Mr. Lester L Morse, of C. C. Morse &
Co., has returned from an extended East-
ern trip and reports the prospects for the
seed trade as good.

Mr. Tom Landrum, of C. C. Morse &
Co., was in this city during the week.

Mr. H. Seull)ergcr, of Oakland, went
down to Menlo Park on a business trip
last week.

Mr. Paul W. A Grallert, well known
as a carnation grower, had some of the
finest Flora Hill carnations for Christ-
mas that ever have been brought into this
market. In fact they were so large that
he received $1 per dozen for them, which
is considered a very high price in this city.
This carnation has done splendidly with
most of our carnation growers and next
season will see a large quantity of it
planted.

The florists' ball which was given
recently was both a social and financial
success, and to the management is due
much credit for the way it was carried
out.

J. M Kimberlin, the seed grower who
has been in the East, returned accom-
panied by his nephew.

This season quite a lot of holly was
shipped down from Oregon. The quality
of the stock \vas very good, and it
brought a very good figure in this market.

The shipping trade to Oregon, Utah,
and Washington was much short of what
it was in former j'cars. This is probabU-
on account of the great scarcity of flow-
ers in this market. Several of our lead-
ing growers report a heavy demand for
stuff", but say that the supply was not at
all equal to the demand.

Mr. M. Lynch, of Menlo Park, has just
completed the planting of 75 acres of
sweet peas.

Mr. Jas. Johnstone has resigned his
position with E. W. Hopkins, Esq., at
Menlo Park

Misses Cecelia M. Head and M. Allie
Chase have opened a flower store at 9 A
Stockton street to be known as the "Las
Palmas."

The suit of John H. Sievers vs. City of
San Francisco, which has been pending in
the courts now for several years, has at
last been decided in favor of Mr. Sievers,
and the sum of $3,500 damages has been
awarded him.

Mr. Arthur Cann, manager of the Gar-
den Cit3' Floral Co., of San Jose, was in
town during the week. He reports the
Christmas trade in San Jose as verv good.

Mr. W. H. Talbot, of Redwood City, is
erecting a fine greenhouse on his premises.

Frank Pelicano & Co. had an unusually
fine display of orchids in their windows
during Christmas week.

Mr. K. S. Murray was a visitor in town
last week. Meteor.

Toronto.

LOOK OUT FOR THE PAL.M SELLER. — TRADE
NOTES. — opposition BUSINESS BY THE
GOVERNMENT CONSERVATORIES.

Some of the boys here have been watch-
ing the Florist for the last few weeks to
see the report of a certain enterprising
traveler having been more full}' identified
by the trade in the cities favored by his
visits. I refer to the individual who has
been dealing in palms in Detroit, Toronto,
Buffalo and probably other cities, not
yet heard from. There seems little or no
variation in his methods, and it is some-
what surprising that he has not "struck
a snag" before now. Let us hope that
he may meet his Waterloo soon. His
victim here was Cotterill from whom he

obtained about fifty dollars worth of
palms and sold them at a small percent-
age of the value. Fortunately the police
here have been able to recover nearly all
the stock from the persons, who pur-
chased it, so that Cotterill really loses
very little.

Christmas here seems to have been
about the same as last year, so far as 1
have been able to learn. Cut flowers were
all sold and more could have been sold
at the same prices as last year, with the
exception of roses, which for some reason
were somewhat cheaper.

Plants of t'.ie right kind seem in
favor. Is there not a point here not
sufficiently observed by the trade?
It is next to impossible to control the
supply of cut flowers, ' so as to meet the
demand at moderate prices at this season,
but would not the same skill and pains
that are put forth to get more cut flow-
ers, if applied to growing choice plants,
produce more satisfactor\- results. There
are any number of plants that could be
grown and regulated, so as to be in good
condition, at the right time, much more
easily than roses, carnations, etc. As a
very large percentage of the stock sold by
florists at Christmas is sent out as
presents, it should not lie very diflicult to
divert the attention of buyers from the
cut flower counter to a really fine display
of plants, varying from the humble
mignonette or primula, to majestic
kentia, giving sufficient scope in prices to
meet the purses of all lovers of flowers.

The florists here can sympathize with
their Washington brethren in their dis-
comfiture in the matter of the opposition
business done by the Government Con-
servatories. It was ever thus. Thepublic
official, who has, through a systematic
misdirection of the public resources, made
sufficient friends among influential per-
sons, becomes so entrenched, that to cor-
rect the abuse is a matter of extreme diffi-
culty to be undertaken only by a person
having no other business and prepared to
make a nuisance of himself for an indefinite
period. Toronto.

Omaha.

HOLIDAY BUSINESS.— JOHN BATH NOW WITH
A. DO.XAGHUE. — PARK COMMISSIONERS
PUT UP ANOTHER HOUSE.

Now that the holidays are something
of the past, and we have had time to right
ourselves and remove some of the holly
thorns that found hiding places in our
fingers during the rush, and upon looking
over the sales we find a neat credit to
merchandise account, nmch larger than
for several years past. Prices advanced
about a hundred per cent on the Monday
preceding Christnms and a few utter-
ances of "Robbery!" were heard from
some of the summer patrons.

Roses sold out clean at from $1.50 to
$2.50; Beauties, $6.00 to $12.00; carna-
tions, 50 to 75 cents; Romans and Paper
White moved slowly at 50 cents; the last
of the 'mums were wiped out and sold
fairly well at 75 cents and $1.00 per doz.;
violets were very scarce, but those sold
brought $2.00 and $2.50 per 100.

The holh- and garland trade was also
ver\' heav}-. Good holly could not be got
at any price Friday (24th) afternoon;
the demand for this stock was so much
heavier than expected that no one was
prepared for it, and good stock could not
be had from the commission houses here,
they had plenty of the southern holly,
which was not a good color and poorly
berried.

Business, as a whole, was somewhat
different from that of former vears.

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The American Florist.

Jan. 8^

December, until about the 20th, was verj-
quiet, and some of our dealers, who are
inclined to look at the dark side of things,
made predictions for a very quiet Christ-
mas, but bv Wednesday we were "up to
our chin" with work, and orders coming
in by the basket. Christmas Eve found
us all willing to admit there was a great
deal of truth in the old saying "There's
no rest for the wicked." By Saturday
noon almost all were sold out and had
closed up shop and gone home to gaze at
old Santa's donations.

New Year's business was far below that
for Christmas, although this was also
heavier than expected, with prices about
25 per cent lower. Palm sales were not
quite as numerous as in 1895 and 1S96,
although a great many ferns, small plants
and azaleas found a market.

John Bath, who has been with Hess &
Swoboda for a number of years, has
accepted a place with A. Donaghue.

The park commissioners found it neces-
sary to put up another house at Hanscom
Park to accommodate the large plants
which were given to the city last fall by
Mr. Herman Kountze, also those pur-
chased of Mr. W. J. Hesser of Platts-
mouth. '"'• K. H.

Rochester, N. Y.

TRADE GOOD AND PROSPECTS BRIGHT.—
INTERESTING ORDER BY MAIL.

The supply of cut flowers of every
description all through New Year's week
was short, much more might have beeu
disposed of because the demand was
rather brisk every day in the week, not
only was the ordinarj' everyday trade
very liveh", but social events crowded
each other in close succession and most
of these called for more or less elaborate
decorations, so.that all stock coming to
market was eagerly bought up by the
dealers at good stiff prices. When Friday
came, none of our florists had a very large
stock of cut flowers on hand, con.sequently
everybody sold out clean long before noon
on New Year's day. The week may be
set down as a very busy one and growers
as well as retailers have every reason to
be satisfied with their earnings. It is true
that the regular New Year's trade of late
has declined j'ear after year, yet a fair
amount of orders may still be looked for
on that day with certainty, and quite a
lot of stock is disposed of here. As flow-
ers were scarce, plants were pushed to
the front whenever possible, there was a
limited number of azaleas in most of the
stores, they all found buyers, begonias,
primroses and a lot of cyclamens and
cinerarias were there in quantity and
quite a number of medium sized palms
were also disposed of.

The present week, the first in the new
vear, started in very promising, the
demand is good all around so far, the
only obstacle to overcome seems to lie in
the difficulty of obtaining an adequate
supply of stock, but now as the days
grow longer we may also expect more
sunshine and the scarcity of flowers is not
Hkely to continue much longer. Our flo-
rists" look with increased confidence to a
possible revival of prosperity, encouraged
by the present bright outlook, although
there are some doubting Thomases among
them, who give it as their opinion, that
the splurge will only beof shortduration.
1-et us hope that these parties are in the
wrong and that our trade will be boom-
ing once more in 1898.

A munificent mail order astonished
one of our florists one day last week; it
came from a generously disposed lady in

one of the towns of this state and read as
follows:

"Dear Sir.— Will you please send bj'
return mail, so they shall reach me here
on Monday' afternoon at the latest, some
red roses, pink ones and some yellow. I
enclose here 12 cents. Yours respectfullv,
.. Miss L. V. D., W— , N. Y."

Two cents postage was taken out and
the remaining 10 cents were returned
with regrets, explaining that roses were a
little scarce at present; they were selling
at $3 per dozen and forthis reason it was
impossible to accommodate her this time.
K.

Oneida, N. Y. — The greenhouses of
Frank Paige, located at the western limit
of the village, were badly damaged on the
morning of December 28, by the explosion
of a steam heater.

Catalogues Received.

Wm. Toole. Baraboo, Wis., pansy and
other seeds. Jos. H. Dickerman Seed Co.,
St. Louis, Mo., seeds, implements and
fertilisers. Texas Seed and F^loral Co.,
Dallas, Texas, seeds and plants. Green's
Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y., fruit and
ornamental trees. Vilmorin-Andrieux &
Co., Paris, France, tree and plant seeds.
John Peed & Sons, London, Hng., seeds.

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ylTUATION WANTED -By p'actloal florist; 111
13 years' e.vperlence with leading growers; good
grower, well up In tioral work; references. Address

SITDATION WANTBO-By A No I decorator and
maker-up; 10 years' experience; flrst-class refer
ence; ready at once. Address

P. O box 2l'rf:, Canonsburg. Pa.

SITOATION WANTBU-By an all-round up-to-date
man; flrst-class grower, references; no one horse
place need apply. Flokist.

1-110 Foote Ave., Jamestown, N. V.

QITOATION WANTED— By an experienced grower

. "S Howe St.. Chicago.

SITDATION WANTED -A competent seedsman
wants situation with a reliable seed house; can
speak Dutch. German or English; correspondence
solicited. li. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By an Al grower of roses,
carnations 'mums, etc . as working foreman of
commercial place: age 27. single best of references.
Address E U. cure American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced
ot roses carnations, 'mums etc.. to take chargeof
commercial place; age "27, single; strictly temperate;
steady position. Address

B. care American Florist

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced grower,
designer and cut flower worker; commercial or
private place; married, no children, age 40; state
wages. Address

J K P. 411 W. nth St.. Elmira, N. Y.

SITDATION WANTED— Gardener, long experience
In all branches; good cut flower, palm and fern
grower; single. German; understand thoroughly
steam and hot water boilers; references; state wages.
GAHHENER, '20th & Market Sts.. 8t. IjOUls. Mo.

SITUATION WANTBD-By German American, flrst-
class grower of roses, carnations and orchids, mar-
ried, age 28; best references, 12 years in two large
places; .state wages; will be at liberty February 1. Ad-
dress Cattleva, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By single man. age ,')1 years,
i;i years' experience as gardener or assistant in a
largd private place; tlrst-class reference. Address
Matthew Al,E.\ANlJElt. care .lolin Ilackett,
i)2d and Buist Ave., West Philadelphia, Pa.

SITDATION WANTED-By German, single r24l. as
assistant on large commercial or private place;
has had some good experience In ail branches of the
business; bpst of references; New Yojk or Connecti-
cut preferred. Address

P. O. box 82S Naugatuck, Conn.

SITDATION WANTED— By a competent man as
foreman: good propagator and grower of roses,
carnations, vlo ets. etc ; also excellent In cut flower
work; eastern retail place preferable; good refer^
ences, age 2(i. wages $.Vi a month Adilrcs

PtiRO. care American Florist.

SITDATION WANTED~As foreman or manager In
large commercial place by a flrst-class grower of
roses, carnations, "mums and general stock; life expe-
rience, married, age ;ili; has been foreman In large
estabilshmen's for the past ten years: only reliable
parties who wish a flrst-class man nsed answer: beet
of references Address

ROfHE GROW ER. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED

in retail store, by young man, 25, single, well
up in cut flower work and decorating, good
knowledge of plants and greenhouse work in
general. Quick in making and designing
floral pieces. Distance no object.

W. S.. care .lOS. KI^T & SON,

172S < hestnut i^t.. IMiiladelpliia.

WANTED-Begonia Countess Louise Erdody, 2^^-
Inch Address Be(;onia. care Am. Florist.

ANTED— The address of Carl Jorgensen, Dane.
Amager. Address

L.JE.NSEN. South Butte, Mont.

w

WANTED -Competent man to ktow rosea for the
cut flower trade: also man for treneral preen-
houae work. Address Box 577, Peoria, III.

W^

W^

WANTED-PartnerlnChtcaRO. with Jl.OOO cash, to
take half Interest In well established, paying flo-
rist and firreenhouae bualneaa: experienced man pre-
ferred. Address L F, care American Florist.

WANTED— Partner with JI . W)3 cash, or for Bale: by a
party having built some new (fteenhouses. toen-
large the plant; also four lota 26xl2,'!j feet. nt*Rr Chi-
cago. Please answer In German or English. Addresa-
C B. care American Kiorlat.

W

WANTED— A good all-round grower of general
stock with $o(K) cish to take charge of the ( upI-
nesB. Money aecured, with T) per cent Interest, first
mortgage: steady situation; give references and state

FOKSALE-Greenhouse plant of 5.(K)0 feet of glass
In Jamestown. N. D ; price $I.6U0; "-a cash, balance
may be paid In cut flowers. Addresa

W. W. Sbekins, y21 E 8rd St.. Duluth, Minn.

WANTED, TO SELL OR EXCHANGE.

I^eaves. 2Vfi and 4!« ft.. 17 per dozen, assorted. <

per 101. assorted will excaange for Ferus, Palmaand

Floribts" Supplies. Addreaa

PALMS, care American Florist.

or rent with privilege of buylnt.'— established green-
house propertv consisting of four houses H bout 100x25
feet each: boiler house and pack rooms; 12-rO(.)m mud-
ern dwelling, two acres land; 10 miles from Philadel-
phia, near R. K. station, steam heat; splendid chance
for right party.

. T SULLP

, Moorestow

.N.J.

FOR SALE.

At less than half its cost, or for rent, about
28,000 square feet of glass with grounds and
modern 12-room dwelling, built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new. all heated by steam,
well stocked and in good order; located on street
car lines between St. paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business established. A
splendid opportunity for a gooti live man. Sale
price. $10,000; rent 8150 per month. If you mean
business, address CHRIST HANSON. St. Paul. Minn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars ELIiIS & FOIiIiWOBTH,

write ISilwaukee, Wis.

/SgS.

The American Florist.

597

San Jose, Cal.

Christmas trade was never better than
this one just past. There was a great
scarcit}' of all flowers, with the possi1)lc
•exception of carnations. \'iolets were
•decidedly scarce, and brought fine prices,
as also did roses. Hyacinths and nar-
cissus were much in evidence, but all were
sold out completely. The prices realized
were much hijjher than those of former
3-ears. There was not much of a demand
for palms or potted plants, but holly and
red berries sold fairly well.

Chas. Navelet's large store had a splen-
did appearance during the holidays. He
had a tine window display of palms and
ferns, and says he is very well satisfied
with the amount of trade done.

Mr. G. Lehmann, the carnation grower
near Oak Hill Cemetery, has a very large
crop of canuitions on at present, and
being of a fine qualitj-, is obtaining good
figures for them.

Mr. E. Bourguignon's roses were in
splendid condition, and his cut was very
large. He also had a large quantity of
•carnations and bulbous stock, for which
he saj's he had a heavy demand.

The Garden City Floral Co.'s prettj'
store on San Fernando street had a very
excellent display of plants and cut flow-
ers. Arthur Cann, the manager of the
compan}-, informed me that trade was
splendid, but says hecould notget enough
stock to supply his customers.

Mr. Tom Landrum, of C. C. Morse &
Co., was in town during the holidays.

Mr. C. C. Morse spent several days in
Gilro3' last week looking over his exten-
sive seed farm. The weather has been fine
for the seed grower. The rain has kept
away and given the growers a chance to
plant their crops early. I am informed
that the growers who did not contract
for their onion bulbs last season will have
to go without any this season, as they
are bringing $2 per sack in the open
market. Meteok.

Polypodiums.

Taking the large number of species now
included in this genus, there are compara-
tively few that are useful for florists'
work, though a great number are desira-
ble where anything like a collection of
ferns is grown. There are also some
which though not show3- as pot plants,
are verj- serviceable for the rock fernery,
or for covering rough walls. Most of the
polypodiums have spreading rhizomes
and may be propagated by division, but
those extensiveh' grown for market are
raised from spores. And I find many of
the choicer sorts maj- also be had from
spores, and make much better plants
than divisions Some time ago I raised a
fine batch of P. nigrescens and they are
quite nice plants for 5-inch pots, but I
find it difficult to get good plants from
-divisions, or from any that have once
become stunted. The broad pinnate
fronds are of a deep green, with a bright
surface, the stipes (or stalks) are almost
black, hence its name. A curious charac-
teristic is the spore cases are sunk as if
they had been pinched in, and the surface
of the fronds show regular lines of pro-
tuberances like knots.

I lately met with a variety called ter-
niinale which has some resemblance to
the above, but the spore cases are not
sunk, the fronds are also of a thicker
texture. Seedlings which have come
freely seem likelj' to make compact, use-
ful plants. P musjefolia, we do not
•often see seedlings of this. I find that v\'e
now have quite a large batch, which are
growing away freely and should make

useful plants. P. subauriculatum, per-
haps better known as goniophlebium s.
may l)c raised from spores, and though
it takes some time to make good plants;
they are very effective, especially wdien
grow-n in suspended baskets. I have seen
the long drooping fronds used efi'ectively
when cut. They arc particularly adapted
for the tall trumpet vases when used for
chrysanthemum blooms.

Polypodium aureum is too well known
to need any description, but I may men-
tion that when two or three seedlings are
grown together in the same pots they
flourish much better, and do not get so
tall and straggling. The variety- glaucum,
which has a more distinct blue tint, is of
smaller growth; it does not come so free
as the type but it is worth persevering
for, as it makes a ver3' distinct and prettj-
plant. Sporadocarpum is similar to the
above but has slender rhizomes and the
tronds stand erect, while glaucum has
quite a drooping habit. P. plumosum is
a distinct little species, the deep green
pinnate fronds grow nearlv erect, and
have a prettj- curve, giving them a feather-
like appearance. My previous experience
of this has been from divisions, and I have
found it rather slow and delicate; but a
nice batch of seedlings now coming on
seem to indicate more vigor, and thev
ma^- prove much more useful than those
from divisions. A. pectinatum is of simi-
lar habit but makes much larger fronds.
Both of these succeed best under cool
treatment.

P. Mayenianum (perhaps better known
under the name of Aglaomorpha m.),
also called the bears-paw-fern, is a noble
looking fern; when well grow^n, the stout
rhizomes are thickl3' covered with brown
woolh' scales. The lower portion of the
fronds are pinnatifid and of a thick shell-
like texture, the upper portion when fer-
tile is pinnate and much contracted. It
comes freeh- from spores but is ver3'slow,
and requires some skill to grow it suc-
cessfull3^ If once plants get stunted thev
are far from being handsome, but when
well grown it is one of the most attract-
ive ferns we have. It should be grown
in suspended baskets, or shallow- pans
will suit it better than pots, as it requires
some surface to spread over and does not
root deep. P. heracleum, the barren
fronds much resemble those of the last
named, but when fertile the spore cases
are dotted over the entire under surface
of the broad pinnules and the rhizomes
are not so conspicuous.

A great many distinct species might be
referred to and may be equally -worthy as
those named above. And I think nian3'
of them get neglected, and are not seen in
good condition, consequentlv are con-
demned as being useless, but grown on
freely and kept clean they have quite a
different appearance Over-potting and
over-watering are two evils which often
occur. Most ferns with spreading rhi-
zomes do not root deep, therefore plentv
of drainage should be used, and shallow
pots or pans are preferable, especiallv for
the larger specimens. A. Hemseey.

Not a New Thing....

But a standard Reference Book for
Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of
the United States and Canada. We
are now bus-y with the sixth edition of
the Directory.,^4,,*,^,^

AMERICAN riORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

UnU/ADR'C "O^AI- SPLENDOR VERBENA
nUWAnU O seeds. .Makiug a specialty ot

if II. ,u.

\'<?rbena. I *am

or s. ■.■,!, unsurpassed for siz«
I brilljanc-v of colors.

EvUience of quulliy : Prof. S. T. Maynarfl, Mass.
Aaric Colleif.suy : ■Your Koyal Splenaor Verbenas
lire Ihe most brilliantly colored and disllnctly marked
1 have ever seen. 8end us another oz. of same
aetd ■ Win. C Kean. lllxhland I'nrk 111., thus
vpHBks ot my seedlinf; Verbenas In ■Gardening":
••The brilliancy afd purtty of coloring, and the mas-
sive proporUons of the Verbenas were a revelation.'
Choice mixed colors, per trade pkt., ;^.'tc.

A. B. HOWARD. Florist. Beichertown, Mass.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

Boston Florist Letter Co.

•■ACTrREHs ^^Y
FLORISTS* LETTERS.

This wooden box nioelv stained and var-
ni8lied( 1S\30a:12 made in two sectioust nne
for each 8(ze letter, given away with firBt
order uf 50(i letters.

Block Letters 1 ^ or2-lDch size, per HXI. %'cm.
Script Letters $4 hastener wtth each ieiterorword.
Used by leadlns florlwts every wh re and for sale by
all wholesale tlurlsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

^-■W^jLORiSTS

TlOLDER^r

^PRunen

Pansles WoriH Raislno.

GOOD PLANTS, 82-5(1 per 1000. or « 1.50 per -iOO.
L«RGE PLANTS, 84.00 per lOOO, or 82 50 per .500.
BLOOMING PLANTS. 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant Ave., JEKSKY CITV, N. J.

..PANSIES..

of the Jennings finest
iins; nil exira No. 1 plants; large
plze, ready to bloom. $5 00 per 1000: extra medium size
fur cold frames. $4 CO per lUOO. Extra T5c per lOU by
mall.

• • • jS£^E^JD • • •

ofiheflneat strain. $1.00 per pkt. of ;i()00 seed: $(J.CO
perouLce:

C&Bh with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the tlneat Pansles.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilogs.

Fresh Seed; new and direct importa-
tions, S4 per lOCO; $36 per 10,000.
PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

First-Cla§8 Novelty.

20 percent, discount to those announcing this novelty
In their catalogues; alho eleclrot>pe furnlobed free.
Ask for price list and description.

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen. Calvados. France.

Agent; C H.Joosten, liis cireenwlch St.. New York.

598

The American Florist.

Jan. 8,

E. H. Hunt

THE -OLD RELIABLE' FOR

WHOLESALE.

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leadlnfi

varieties of Rosea and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

W. E. LYNCH,

aa* CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CHICA.OO.

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. MoKellar.

E. F. Winterson

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

Cut Flowers^

-OF EVERY KIND-

H\C^\\ /^ D A P\ C Carnations, ^< ^ Roses ^
Ivjil Or\/\UC j« J* j< Violets, Orchi

Orchids.

Christmas Holly, Bouquet Greens, Wreatl'iting and Wild
Smilax. Complete line of florists supplies.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe

CHICAGO. Jan.?.

Roses, Beauties perdoz, 2.00@5.00

Brides ..3.(100 5.00

Meteors, Bridesmaid, Kalserin.. 3.00® B.OO

Perie. Gontlers 3.00® 6.00

Testout 3.0O® 6 on

La Ifrance 4.00& 8.00

Carnations, common 1.50® 2 50

fancy 3.00® 6 00

Violets 1.00® 1.50

Narcissus. Romans 2 60® 3 OO

Harnell, Callas 8 00813.00

Valley 2.00® 3 00

Adiantum I-IO

Smilax I0.00®15 HI

Asparajrus 50.00®75.00

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

i^.\.T*^\.S*N.s«^.N*s«v*N.\.

Illinois Cut Flower Co. i

51 and 53 Wabash Ave., g
"8'- CHICAGO. V)

DEAMUD
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.

Roses in variety

Carnations

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS

^ ^ WILD SMILAX. ^^

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ififtftftft

Any Canadian Florist

Who wishes to have his name in
the new Directory can do so by
sending a business card or letter-
head. ^ S S .it

DIRECTORY FOR 1898

of Florists, Seedsmen and Nur-
serymen of the United States
and Canada, ^ J- J* J-

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAQO.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS.

4; WABASH AVENUE.

-— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AMD FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 it 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telepliona Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

,, SUCCES.SOliToN'^'^^57'^''*
-y^onu/acl'urer of SlEFFENS BRO?

FLORISTS
t#^ WIRE DESIGNS

^® ^^-AND SUPPLIES.—

335 EAST a/ - STREET. NEW YORK C/TY

\AimcorrdRoiCa

H^/foUSAij Cut Flowers

^nopORISTS 6UPPLI£S.
UsPUMirr. 8%WiBASHm CH/CACO.

A. L. RANDALL 4

Wholesale Florist

DON'T rOROET f haf we are at the old number,

126 Dearborn St , Chicago.

Write for spectal (juotattons on large orders.

GUT FLOWERS,

E. C. AMLING3

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

51 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

Bassett & Washburn^

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO.,
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Awonua.
^ CmCA.00.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Rindolpli St.. CHICAGO,

il.^ GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT.

WIPE DESICNS: A Full Line. Write us for

our Illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American Florist.

GEO. A. KUHL,

PEKIN, ILL.

We now offer Roses, Carnations,
Romans, Paper Whites, Lilium Harrisii,
Smilax and FemsJ*^*^,/*

TO THE TRADE.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

HEADQUARTERS FOR

PALMS, ORCHIDS, FERNS

AND STOVE PLANTS.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Office. lOli Fifth Avenue.

78()d.

Tub American Florist.

599

MacDONALD & McMANUS

Supply Orchids every day.

Only House in New York handling Extra Fancy Stock for Special Occasions.

Telephone 2778-38th Street. =^s 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

No. 1612-14-16 Ludio^jir^ Saiiiuei S. Pcnnock,

"WE HAVE NOT MOVED." m2-li-16 Ludlow street,

-^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

lame ot our stree
th our additional i
to handle our ev

changed. And
m we are better able
increasing trade.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Fiorisi

//o. 1403 Fair mount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

GONSIOM TO

aVY FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission °^u" Gut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street.

NEW YORK GITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange,

Tel. 961 18th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

Wholesale power/\arKjfe

New tobk. Jan.t;

Roses, Beauty 15 00(360.00

Br de». Bridesmaid 2 00® 8 00

Testout, rarnot, Meteor 4 OOislO.OO

Morgan, Cusln 2.0O4 5.00

Carnations 1.000 2.00

fancy 2 OOfe 4.00

Valley 2.0044.00

Hyacinths, narcissus 1.00^ 2.00

Mlenonelte 3 00® S.dO

Violets 1.000 1.50

Harrlsll 8.00OI0 00

Smlla.Y S.OOa 8.1X1

(■attleyas 35 00(S40.UO

Cyprlpedlums S.OOialO 00

BOSTON. Jan. 6.

Roses Beautlos 25 00@T5.00

Perie, Nlphetos 2 00® 4 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4 OOOIB tO

Carnot Morgans 6.00®16 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 2 50

Valley 2.00® 4 00

Violets "hii- 100

Hyacinths, narcissus 1 OOf.J 2.00

Cyprlpedlums S.OOfSlU 00

Smllax 8.00610.00

Philadelphia, Jan. 0.

Roses. Beauties 25 00@75 00

Teas, flrsts 10.00«I2 00

•■ seconds 4.00a S (10

Carnations .. , 2 OOw 4 OO

Valley 3 00® 4.00

violets "6® l.iO

Narcissus 2.50(" ^.00

Hyacinths - 2.0(1'.-:

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
-— NEW YORK,

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF

AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaicing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Roses hi
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Valley.
THOS. ^VOtriVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street. MEW YORK.

Harrlsll.

.10. 001*12 00

Rotes shipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

Got Flowers oi Conissi.

53 WEST 30th STREET,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. ''''•'''';'^:!?'Jir''MAss.'^^^^^

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

Constenments from regular growers assigned separate space in our marlcet. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weeltly; payments monthly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th street, UpUU VflRI^
near Gth Ave. Elevated K. R. II tit IU^^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Consignments Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer m

CUT FLOWERS.

Good Money for your Flowers.

Cooe Flowers for your Money.

49 West 29th St , NErfV YORK,

Telephone ltJ75 :J8tb St.

The NEW York Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-ieth. NEW YORK.

CONSICNMENTS SOLICITED.

^oecial Ationtinn Given to Shipping Orders.

ford Bros...

v<t ^Wholesale Florists

in West 30th Street, NEW YORK.
Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38 h St.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St,. BOSTON, MASS,

Wholesale Florists / ^jobbers m
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

k

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlrulliiral Auctioneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET. - BOSTON.

String's 8 to 10 feet long,
50 GENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

OA.r^\riiv «& oo.

Wholesale Florists

SUPPLIES.
BOSTON, MASS.

Cut i luwer ConBlgnmenis Solicited. Best market.

FLORISTS

4 Ordway Piace,

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street, NEW YORK.

WH0LE85LE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price llat on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34tii Straat,

Cut Flower Exchange. NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH,
Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited. Special attention given to

shipping orders.

Long Distance Telephone 6008 A.

600

The American Florist.

Jan 8,

'^mK Am ERIC Af^ lFlL©LBLlgf

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe. $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only Irom those

in the trade.

Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

$1.00 per inch. Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts. 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent;

j6 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

The Advertising Department of the American
FLOBtST is for Florists, Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertaining to those lines ONLY.
Orders tor less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se-
cure Insertion in the issue for tbe following Saturday.
Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

Fuchsia Photographs.

We desire to call attention to an oft'er
made bj- one of our contributors under
an article on fuchsias which appears else-
where in this issue. The fuchsia is one
of our most decorativegreenhouse plants
when well grown, and certainly it has
been far too much neglected in the past.
The late C. M. Atkinson used to exhibit
some good specimens at Boston, and we
know that creditable plants are not diffi-
cult of production if the cultural details
are given ordinary attention.

The plan of awarding a prize to the
best fuchsia photograph sent to this office
is therefore cordially endorsed by the pub-
lishers of the American Florist. We
shall reproduce the most meritorious
photos in our columns as they come to
us through the year, and at the end of
the current year Prof. Cowell of the
Buffalo Botanic Garden will select the
prize winner from the plants thus illus-
trated. Prof. Cowell's decision shall be
final.

Camden Has a Grievance.

Mr. Watson's article in a late issue
classifying Camden along with New York
and Washington as a slow town has
called forth a vigorous remonstrance
from one of its citizens He says: "I
want you to take back what you said
about Camden. It is the only town I
could make any money in and I object to
having the city of Camden classed with
such towns as New York and Wash-
ington."

We apologize. Camden is all right.
Everybody knows it. We were about
to write Air. Watson a very severe letter
in regard to this matter when the thought
struck us to examine his copy and lo!
the mystery was explained. Mr. Watson
had written Baltimore and the stupid
printers had blundered.

N. B. If Baltimore objects we may
have to examine that copy again. We
propose to keep on the right side if we
have to luin the character of every com-
positor in the office I'p to date neither
New York nor Washington has said
a word.

W. A. NrCFADDEN,

" i \X>;^€iKUliv

NEAVE BUILDING,

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

of every description rf

High Class Floral Supplies.

Cattley,. OfChidS. C.vpripedium

Quotations issued weekly, fjrwarded
on request.

Wholesale power/\arK?fe

Cincinnati, Jan. ti.

Roses, Beauty select fO.OO(?t75.00

■■ medium 25 WliW.OO

Brides i; 00(51 8 00

Bridesmaids K 01X« 8.00

Meteors .S.OOtolO.OO

Per^es 4 OOtio (> 00

Carnations 2 00@ 3.00

fancy 4.00(3i ,■) 00

Valley 4.00® 5 00

Romans 3.00

Narcissus 3 000 4.00

Violets 1.60

Smllax I2.G0ai6 00

Adiantum 1 00

Asparagus 60.00

ST. Loris. Jan. li.

Roses, Beauties 25 OOtSol 00

Meteors 5.00 10 00

Brides. Bridesmaids 6.00<i,10.00

Perles 3.00™ 5.00

Carnots. La France 4.0Ojil0.00

Wootton 2.00W 4 00

Carnations 3.00(» (i 00

Violets. Callforula I.liO

single 40

double ISO

HarrlsU. Callas 10.00<'tl5 00

Narcissus. Romans 2 0080 3.00

Smlla.x ;0.00»16.(0

Buffalo, Jan. t;.

Roses, Beauties 25.00(ST5 00

Brides. Bridesmaids. Meteors... 8 0ii(s>15 00

Mermets 8 00® 12 00

NlphetOB, Perle 5.00® 8.00

Kalserln 12.00020.00

Carnations extra 3 00® i 00

ordinary 1.60® 2 00

Valley 3.00 » 4 00

Violets 1 2.J® 2 00

Mignonette 4.00® 5.00

Romans 3.00® 4.00

HarrlsU per dozen 1.50^2.00

Bmllax I2.50®15.00

Adiantum I.OO® I 25

Milwaukee, Jan. ti.

Roses. Beauty, per dozen 1.5O@5.0O

Brides, Bridesmaids 0 00® 7.00

Perle... 4.00

Metoors. Belles C 00® 7 00

Carnations.

Violets

Romans

Valley

Stevla

Common ferns. .
Maidenhair ....

Freeslas

Smllax

300
1.60
2 00
3.00

1.00
4.00
12 00

Cut Flower Price Lists Received.

We are in receipt of cut flower price
lists from the following firms: Kennicott
Bros. Co., Chicago; Bassett& Washburn,
Chicago.

ROSES, CARNATIONS. AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING

WHOLESALE
COMMISSION
FlORIST

495 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y.

Also Df^aler In Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs

You will benefit the Ainerican Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columnf

C. A. KUEHN3

Wholesale Florist,

H22 PINE STREET,

» ST. LOUIS, MO.

^^A complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITY GUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shioping orders
1322 Pine St , ST. LOUIS, MO.

Hi-SuHDEMWICHft.

rnNsirrrrmw ^^th and WALNUT SXi'i

5PEC/AL ATTENTION CIVCN To SniPPIMC OUDCRS

5!SJ(A»« 2740 Olive Street, ®

rL<UTT Cl\^ ....WHOLESALE ... *j

ROSES, a.Kl a full lin,.. ^

UeudquartcFB f.ir the South West ^

HOLTON & HUNKEL GO.

The Wisconsin Flower Exchange.

Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies
Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS

ConslKnments 8ollcittd ['hone Main S74.

45? Milwukti SI., MltW<IIK[E.

REED & KELLER.

Florists' SUDDli6S.

I22W. 25tliSt., NEW YORK CITY,

folding Boxes ^m Wax Paper

THe ftull 5ros. Taper & Box Go.

TSgS.

The a me rican F lor is t.

GOL

Indianapolis.

TRADE INCKKASING. — ENLARGING A SEED
STORE.— MONTHLY MEETING Ol" THE
CLUB.

The Store men are pleased with this
year's holiday trade, reporting an increase
from 15 to 25% over last year The
growers also are well satisfied as far as
prices are concerned, but most of them
were very short of flowers.

The greatest demand beingforcut flow-
ers; theirscarcity and high price helped to
increase the sale of pot plants; although
blooming plants sold better than last
year, it is evident that the demand was
not as great as expected, as many of the
florists have quite a number of plants
left over.

In holiday greens the florists had so
many competitors and prices were so low
that it did not pay to handle these goods.

With the Bertermann Floral Company
pans and baskets planted with Indbous
and other blooming stuff and ferns cut
i|uite a figure in their sales.

Wiegand & Son report a large increase
in the sale of palms.

Henry \V. Rieman is very well satisfied
with the behavior of his roses, two of his
houses were in full crop at Christmas.
With these and a good supply of carna-
tions he had to buy but verj- little in the
cut flower line.

John Heidenreich, our leading market
man, shows an admirable ability to have
the right thing at the right time. He had
ready and disposed of a big lot of azaleas,
a large patch of lilies of the valley, and a
few hundred chrysanthemum blooms,
besides a general assortment of plants
and cut flowers.

Huntington & Page are engaged in
overhauling and enlarging their quarters
on Market street. Indications are that
when the work is finished they will have
one of the finest seed stores in town.

The monthly meeting of the club was
held last night at Thron's place. A reso-
lution was passed and forwarded to the
Board of Public Works urging that body
to employ a cit3' forester, who is to take
care of the trees in the citj' of Indianap-
olis. "She is not a bit too shad}-," and '
therefore such a man is highly desirable.

R. Witterstaetter, of Sedamsville, O.,
sent a sample lot of his new white carna-
tion Evelina, which was greatly admired
by the members of the club. Several of
them intend giving it a trial next vear.

■ J-

Chrysanthemum Merry Christmas.

In this new late white variety the F.
Dorner & Sons Co. seem to have produced
a good thing. Sample blooms received a
few days since were inexcellentcondition,
showing no trace of the flabbj- limp
appearance so common in chrysanthe-
mums cut at so late a date.

The flower is a reflexed white about
51/2 inches in diameter, form, stem and
foliage good, with plenty of substance to
the flower. The fact that it is in perfec-
tion for Christmas and New Vear'sshould
make it valuable.

Beloit, Wis. — Christmas trade has
been good, nothing left over. Our ov^m
stock brought the money, commission
stock sold at cost, and glad to dispose of
it. Blooming plants sold well. There
was a large wedding decoration on New
Year's day at the Goodwin house, palms,
ferns, etc., were used, also lots of green
wreathing and holly. Extra electric
lights were put in and hidden between
holly and palms, then the windows were
darkened

Palmer's Hot Bed Mats

FROST
PROOF

Indestructible, Cheap and Warm

Wll.l, ri.ii liiH-iiMi- .iiicT or vHi-iiiiu. liasilv
li:iH.llr,i, lirv out quickly lifter ruin.

ll:i\iriM\\ I Ti in practic'jil use three

yejirs. » i'^l l's> tti;in old-r,ashioned straw

MADE IN rOLLOWING GRADES:

No 1 -Burlap Cloth, lilh-il witli i-onibination
wool and quilted, seams 3inches apartani]
edjies firmly bovind.

Size 40x76 inc-.hes, 50 cents each.
•■ "6.\76 ■' 75 •■

Made any length. 76 inches 1
Duck Cloth outside, filled and quilted

lime

us No. 1.

Size 40x76 inch

es, $0.75 each

•• 76x76

1.00 "

Ma

de any length. 76 inc

heswide. at

16

jier runn

nm foot.

Th

isr

It these ni;its an- a rr
eraonstrated Ii\ 111''

uch needed

mp

one

using Hot li'''l Mai

<h"iil'l i:iv"

tlie

WE ALSO MAKE

OUILT

Ff

:^ =

at 12 cents per runnintr foot.

No. 3— Waterproof, made of oil duck, filled
and quilted same, as Nos. I and 2.
Size 40x7B inches, $1.00 each.

Made

76x76

1.25

6 in<'hes wide, at 20 cents
niiing foot.
provement over anything heretofore used for the same purpose.
y testimonials from prominent men in the trade. Every-

■ial.

QUILTED HORSE BLANKETS

Ihe Cheapest. Warmest and
Strongest in the World

The R. T. Palmer Co.

Or New London, Conn.

113 Worth Street, NEW YORK.

Address all correspondence to The R.T. Palmer Co., New London. Conn. Agents wanted pay good commission.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.'S

Seasonable Specialties:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Milan, in Sprays.

OUR LEADING NOVELTY:

LACE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest and best slock in America.

fi. BftYERSDORFER & 60..

50, 52, 54 and 56 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention Amerioan Florist.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For D^coratlnK and all FlorlaU' Designs.
CHAS. H RICKSECKER. Linville. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

WRITE US

For rates on advertising in the
Directory. It is a good medium
the whole year round. J* ^

AMERrCAN FLORIST COMPANV,

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columni

Cut Smilax

15 cts, PER STRING.

RED PAIMROSES. 3-inch pots, $4.00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention Aranrlnan FlorUt.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

002

The American Florist.

Jan. c?,

The ^BEtD "I'mm.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome B. Rice, Pres.; E. B. Clakk. 1st Vice-
Pres. ; S. F. Wu-lard, Wethersfield, Conn., Sec'y
and Treas.

The executive committee of tlic Ameri-
can Seed Trade Association will meet in
New York, January' 20.

The importance of northern Michigan
as a potato growing section is evidenced
bv the handling in Traverse City the past
season of 820,000 bushels worth $287,
000.

Secretary Wilson of the Department
of Agriculture is said to be as strongh-
opposed to the government free distribu-
tion of seeds as was his predecessor.

Dunkirk, N. Y. — The big seed store of
L. J. Baxter was destroyed by fire on the
morning of December 31.

Chicago. — Mr. Chas. P. Braslan is
making a flying trip to the Pacific coast.
Mr. S. F. Leonard has been laid up with
a severe cold for part of the week.

New York. — Wm. Elliott & Sons are
getting ready for a big spring trade. A
handsome set of new flower seed drawers
is being put up. Weeber & Don report a
very heavy sale of mushroom spawn this
season. J. L. Schiller is renovating his
establishment throughout.

Trouble with Boilers.

Replj'ing to the inquir\' of "G. K.", the
prime cause of his trouijles is that the
boiler is not half powerful enough for the
work put upon it. Forthe effective heat-
ing of the range of three even span green-
houses 20x90, one 20x60 and one 10x60,
of ordinary commercial construction to a
temperature of about 60°, not less than
13 square feet of grate surface is required,
whereas the boiler in tjuestion contains
onh- 5 square feet. The diameter and
height of the chimnej' are ample for the
present boiler, but would be deficient in
height for boiler or boilers of the requisite
capacity. The fuel in use, being of a rich
gaseous nature, requires thin firing, and
in order that the resulting gases may
become ignited previoiis to entering the
flues, ample combustion space is necessary,
and it is evident, from the action of the
fire as described by "G. K.", that his
boiler is deficient in this respect. This
trouble may be partialh' remedied by the
admission of air into the firebox bj' means
of a series of holes drilled in the fire door,
or, better still by the introduction of air
by means of a pipe into the combustion
chamber immediately at the back of the
bridge wall. Henry \V. Gibbons.

TRADE DIRECTORY

REFERENCE BOOK

Contains a vast amount of valuable refer

ence matter in addition to the directory list

I'H.ICE ffis.oo.

AMERICAN FLORIST CO.

322 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO.

S. M. Pease. Gen'l Mitr.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract Growers of

Peas ^ Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

CHOICE SEEDS.

V£RB£NA GaANDIF£>ORA.

This Improved strain of Mammoth Verbenas Rives
perlect eatlsfactlun to my many customers, and Is
justly claimed to bP the flnet-t In cultivation: liorets
and trusses or extra larjre size, all the finest oolors.
CYCLA-MEN GIOARTETTM
A maenlflcenl collection of tne tlnest elHnl-tlowerlnK
varieties, largest flowers, best colors. ;J0 seeds Ij pkt.
PBTUNIA OBAND FlU FI.. FI>
The larcept and finest strain of double-frlnKed and
mottled Petunias to be had Extra All the above
are of the very finest, cartfully ^rown.
Each, per trade pkt.. 25c ; ;i pkts. f.<lc : 0 pfets., $1 00.
A pttt of the new compact Alyssum to every order.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

nrcT RP^^ -N-^ By SEED MOKES

DLdl r^/ EXTRACT Y^l /»-<•/*■// /'^v^:/'

FOB ALL I * OF • I "^""^ '^

roK ^^i ,l--\joBACCO/<^J LOUISVILLE
HAflST 1 ^t^^^-^Vv^Si SPIRITCURED
I or '^^^^^^SB TOBACCO CO

OSCAR KNOPFF&CO.

SEED GROWEflS.

Sole Afient for the United States and Canada ;

M. RUTTENAU. 15 to 25 Whitehall St.. New York.
Trade Catalogues and estimates cheerfully furnished.
Orderapromptly filled direct from nurseries at Erfurt.

I ertilIZEK

Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

1822 Filbert Street,

PHILADELPHIA.

1r^STE^»!LjFW- "^ H-JT*?* if •* •*. *^

NIKOTEEN

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE

OUT - 200 LBi. or TOBACCO IN ONE PINT Of MKOIfn
i SOLD BY SCCDSMIN CIRCULAR TREE-i

L SKABCURA DIPCO.CniCACO. i

Quickly Docs it> "w

Quickly Docs it>

*'-»t*l

{extra choice flower seeds.

a T.lst free oil application.

i FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower.

4 •• ■• Ouedliiilmrg, tiennany.

W. & D's. "SURE CROP" I

MUSHROOM SPAWN)

U.Tnelntli3, Tulips, Narcissus, 4c.. &c. A

SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. i

Seed Merchants I
9 and Growers. 7
Sf , NKW YORK. N. Y. {

WEEBER & DON

BURPEE^S

j SEEDS

I Philadelphia.

GLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulb$#Plants»

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

ivEw ^^OFetc ciT-y.

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

TBv DREER'S
Garden Se,e.ds,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HKNKY A. DREER,
Hhiladelphla, Ha
Mention American Florist.

ALM

c5^^^^2^

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 3000
ICUCOS WtODELIANA . 81.25 $10.00 827.50
ImUSA ENSETE 125 10.00 27.50

'404 E. 34ttl St., NEW YORK CITY.

August Rblker & Sons,
iring Bulbs,
Florists' Supplies,

Spring Bulbs, QpFHS,

,>f si'li-c(.-,l NovfltiHs in Secd.s
If not n'.-.Mvi',l, writi- fur a copy.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

FAXON'S '

H*o"Jsl.. PANSIES.

The best mixtu

re in cultivation, flowers very

large, thick and

/elvetv; of superb colors and

markings. The perfection of form and texture. 1

In Trade Packets at $1.00 each, |

M.

B. FAXON, 1

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, Mass. I

spondence Bolicited. 1

I™ Regan Printing House

CATALOGUES

NLRSERY

SEED

riORISTS

87-9 J Plymouth Place,
.*.•*.* CHICAGO^-* J* J*

When writing to any of the advertiser*
on this page please mention the Ameiu>
CAN Florrt.

i8g8.

The American Florist.

603

Montreal.

The holiday trade, this year has been
ahead of all previous records, good prices,
were obtained and everything went. The
onlv disagreeable feature was the weather,
the nicrcury hovered under zero all day,
the natural consequence of which was
lots of frozen plants even with the best
intentions.

The better prices obtained for good
plants this year was marked. One
retailer received $10 each for 12 specimen
azaleas, and could have disposed of more
of the same class; any kind of an azalea
in bloom sold at good paying prices.

Cut flowers were not up to the quality
of last year, owing to the unfavorable
weather, but the home grown stock was
much better than the imported by several
degrees. This fact may be owing to an
erroneous idea in the minds of some of the
American wholesale men, that anything
is good enough for the "Canuck." We
know of one Boston firm who had reason
to change their opinion in this respect
when they received a box of three hun-
dred Meteors back from Montreal on
Christmas morning accompanied by the
intimation that first-class stock was
ordered and nothing else will suit our
trade. Be.wer.

Propagating Ficus.

Mrs. K., of West Marietta, Ohio, asks
"How to start the top cuttings of the
ficus plants." The Ficus elastica, com-
monly called the rubber plant, is what
the query refers to, no doubt. To pro-
ceed, cut two or three of the leaves from
the stem intended for the operation, leav-
ing six or eight leaves thereon, counting
from the top of the shoot, then with a

THE ALBERT DICKINSON GO.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS S[[DS

FOR

Parks, Tennis Courts, Lawns, &g.

In fancy 1 and "i pound packages and bulk-
SPECIAIi PRICES TO THE TRADE.

TOKIO

NURSERY GO.

Headquarters for

JAPAN LILIES,
,,^^CYCASRtVOLUTA.
^' PLANTS, SEEDS.

Write for CataloRue.

ij^ - Tokio Nursery Co.,

! ^%==^ KOMAGOME,

ll-'^s.^ TOKIO, JAPAN.

Cable Address:

NEW • GIANT • ESCHSCHOLTZIAS.

"THE GOLDEN WEST."

New Giant F:ni.-\ i^.- ~ m\ splendid varieties.

separate. SI c.z. ; i.i:nii c umhos, splendid mixed,
65c oz.; Calliopsis "t/alifornia Sunbeams," $1 07.
Special rates given on Cosmns in quantity; .Vpple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium. $2.50 oz. ; Iporaasa,
"Heavenl.v Blue." $1 oz., $12 lb.; Laurustiuus
grandiflor'a. $1 oz. ; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested," 50c oz. : $51b. ; Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture, 60e lb.: $15 per 8 lbs. ; Seaforlhia elegans

(Palm) 40c per liiu seeds. »:i |.er llldO s Is. Send

for trade list of s K, I'limis, Kull.s :iiid ca^-ii.

MRS. THbOOOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal.

sharp knife give an upward cut of at
least an inch, somewhat on a slant, tak-
ing care not to cut much Ijeyond the cen-
ter or the pith part of the shoot. A little
wad of moss, apieceof charcoal, a chip, or
in fact anything, ma\- be put into the
incision. The object of this is to keep the
two cuts from growing together again.
Then carefully and securely bind some
dam]), though not wet, sphagnum moss,
or the rough parts of peat moss, around
the cut, and the day after the operation
moisten the moss thoroughly never allow-
ing it to become dry thereafter until roots
are seen penetrating through the mate-
rial, when it may be severed from — for
want of a better term — the parent stock.
It should then be potted into a well
drained 4-, 5 or 6-inch pot according to
the size of the now rooted cutting; the
latter size is the most generally used. It
should have a place in a house of not less

than 60° at night in a moist atmosphere,
shaded from the direct raj's of the sun in
the daytime and protected from the heat-
ing medium at night until it becomes
accustomed to its new environment, when
more light and air maj- be given. Be
careful never to allow the young plant at
any stage of its existence to suffer for the
want of water. As to soil, this ficus be-
ing ;i strong feeder, it should be rich and
at the same time porous, so that it may
be given lots of water without danger of
souring. L.

Oil City, Pa.— Mr. \V. M. Deyoc has
added two carnation houses to his plant.
A handsome dwelling for his own use
with a conservatory immediately adjoin-
ing it are receiving the last finishing^
touches. Mr. Deyoe does a general retail
business and finds things verj- encourag-
ing. Homo.

JOSEPH BRECK&SOHS,coRPN

OFPEAS.BEANS
andSWEETCORN

Jobbers amp V^aursih

GARDEN Seeds

OF ALL KINDS.
TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION

J8 N CLARK ST. Chic AGO. <

SEASONABLE FLOWER SEEDS

Centaurea Candidissima, oz.. $1 OO; 1000 seeds 2.5o.

Centaurea Cymnocarpa, uz . 60c ; trade pkt Wo.

Clematis Paniculata, oz.. jnX); trade pkt, 20c.

Cobaea Scandena, oz . :«c : trade pkt . lOo

Lobelia Specioaa, '4 0Z..2.SC.: trade pkt..IOc.

Lobelia Emperor William, 'lioz.ssc ;tradepkl.. 20c.

Lobelia crystal Palace Compacta, H)Oz.,50c.; trade pkt„ 2ac.

Maurandya, mixed, trade put. 2oc.

Mignonette, Allen's Defiance, oz.. i5c.; trade pkt., 15c.

Mignonette, Machet, true, oz . 50o ; trade pkt.. 10c.

Oxalis Tropaeoloides, trade pkt..26c. ^ , . „,

Petunia, "Vauyiians Best" mixture large flowerlnc sorte, pkt. 50c.

Petunia, double larne Howerlng mixed, trade pkt.. $1.00.

Pyrethrum Col den Feather, !ioz .20c; f^ade pkt . 10c.

Salvia Splendens. oz . $1.25; }i uz., Wc; trade Pki.- 2c|C.

Salvia Splendens, Clara Beaman.oz . $2 50; trade pkt . 25c.

Stocks, large floweilng dwarf German, ten weeks, white, plek. crim-
son, bloodred, light blue, dark blue, canary-yellow, each per
H oz.. 40c ; trade pkt.. 25c.
Snowf lake, ".s oz . $1 OO; trade pkt., 25c.

Thi

White Perfection, (.-rlnceas Alice; M oz., 50c.; pkt. 25c
ibergia, mixed, oz., 2oc.; trade pkt„ 10c.

Verbena "extra choice mixed, oz.. $1.00; trade pkt., 10c.
Mammoth, oz, $1,25; trade pkt, 25r
Defiance, brlaht scarlet yin- ' -
Mammoth White, '

Mixture, includes al. the above and others, oz., 12.00, '4 oz!, 560.; pkt., 250.
Discount on S2.00 worth and over for cash with' order

; trade Pkt,. 25c.

7160. ; trade pkt , 26o.

itrlped, each, trade pkt.. 260.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Livingston's
.. Emerald
.. Cucumber.

Is exactly what has been lacking for hothouse and hotbed use. Dark green

ft. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS,

.... coivUJvi:^xjs, o.

PRICE (DOStpaidl-Pacliet, 10c: 3 pkts. 25c.

15 pkts. for $1.U0 The Catalogue Trade

is invited to list this variety, terms on application

604

The American Florist.

Jan.

A Word to the Employer.

As a matter of simple business policy,
aside from any other reason, it pays in
the end to deaf squareh' with your em-
ployes. One who takes advantage of the
ignorance or necessities of his workmen
is sure to suffer when the workman has a
chance to "get even," and sooner or later
he generally is able to more than even
things up.

The man who keeps another in his
employ with whom he finds it constantly'
necessar\' to use harsh manners and
methods in order to secure a proper
amount of careful work is a "chump," and
he who uses such methods unnecessarily is
equally wrong. There are plentvof good
workmen in the land, and fair pay and
decent treatment will secure and retain
them. A certain number of dollars in-
A-ested in reasonably high-priced help will
nine times out of ten bring better returns
than the same amount expended for cheap
help. The man who works for unreason-
ably low wages will, either though lack
of inclination or lack of ability, fail to give
returns in quantity or quality of work
done — generally in both. If he is a com-
petent man, forced by necessity to work
for less than his worth, at the first oppor-
tunity' he will leave without hesitation.

Few employers realize the actual ex-
pense in breaking in new men. There is
loss of the workman's time and of the
employer's time, often serious damage to
stock and frequent loss of customers
through mistakes. Nearly all men quickly
respond to kindly words and acts from
those in authority over them, and the few
who do not should not be kept on the
place. Discipline is of course to be main-
tained and errors to be corrected. A
good man, however, is not to be too
harshly reprimanded for an occasional
mistake.

Every employer knows, or should know,
the value of the work being done by each
one of his men. When the time comes
that he would prefer granting an increase
of pav to any man, rather than lose his
services, it is sound business policy to
voluntarilj' grant the increase. A dollar's
increase ot salary in this way is worth
five, as an investment, given after a
demand for it. Finally after years of
faithful service on the part of an efhcient
man who has mastered all the details of
your business and gained the good will
of your customers, secure a continuance
of his services, and an increase in his
efforts for the good of the business bygiv
ing him an interest in the profits.

Almost everj' town can show an exam-
ple of a business house, once well in the
lead, gradualh' falling back to second
place, then to third, and finally to no
place at all. The history of such cases is
nearlv ahvavs the same. .\n able and

TO REDUCE STOCK

we offer 50 000 one-year California Privet,
12 to 20-in. tops, stocky, J8 00 per lOCO.
500 Snowbal s (Vlbui;nam Opulis) 3 to 4
feet, very bushv, S5.00 per 100. Will make
('rivet Cuttings on contract, young hea'thy
wood, $t 25 per lOOO. Will exchange for
Flowering Shrubs, Norway Maples, Lindens,
Tulip trees, Catalpas, 8 to lo, or 10 to 12
feet. Trees must be clean and healthy.

RIVER VIEW NURSERIES,

O'HAGAN & KING,

MONMOUTH CO. LITTLE SILVER. N. J.

energetic man, by hard work and careful
attention, builds up a very profitable
business. His income becomes large
and he gets on in years. He begins
to give more attention to spending the
income, and leaves more and more of the
details to the able and energetic yoimg
man whom he has "brought up to the
business." He forgets that the young
man is ambitious, and that as he sees
business flourishing under his manage-
ment he becomes possessed with a desire
to place himself where his abilities may
bring profit to himself rather than go to
aid in the swelhng of someone else's bank
account. Some fine day he opens up on his
own account on the other side of the street.
The older man wakes up to find he has
lost his grip on the business and is out of
touch with his customers. The trade
goes to the new establishment, and all
the profits are lost through being unwill-
ing to give a part to the man who had
earned it. B. Jonks.

Battle of the Flowers at Pasadena, Cal.

The battle of flowers and the floral
procession leading up to it, known as the
tournament of roses, took place Jan. 1.

The city was crowded with people,
there being thousands of visitors. Every
available spot along the route of the pro-
cession was thronged with men, women,
and children. There were nearh' three
miles of six and four-in-hand coaches and
drags, victorias, landaus, surreys, floats,
carts, sulkies, bicycles, and many other
conveyances, and hundreds of horsemen,
artistically covered with flowers.

The battle of flowers was a magnificent
spectacle. It was a battle, a storm, a
cyclone all in one, in which the youth and
beauty of the community bore the part of
warriors.

Hammondton, N. J. — Frank L. Bassett,
well known locally as a botonist and a
member of the Philadelphia Botanical
Club, died on December .31 .

rORCINO

PER 100

SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA, $6 00
SPIRAEA MULTIFLORA COMPACTA. 6 00

These are extra fine clumps, not divided. Also
a limited quantity of Lilium speciosum album,
rubrum and roseum; good for forcing— Holland grown. Orders entered now for hardy nur-
sery stock — such as Clematis, Rhododendrons, MagnoUas, Hardy Azaleas, Tree Roses, H. P.

Branch ol The Horl'cultural Co., Boskoop. Holland. L. C. dOdDINK, RUlliOriOrU, N, J.

is to be found in the pages
of the American Fh >rist
Company's Directory .,* ^

which is now undergoing a thori >ugh revision, and will be greatly improved in many ways.

All we ask is that you send us your business card or

letterhead and we w^ill see that your name is inserted, and

we will do it with pleasure, and do \\.-^^,^,^^.^^ji^

A FUND OF INFORMATION

reatl

FOR NOTHING

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

3-1 rich puts S2,50perl00, KO.OOperlOOO

PRIMULA, transplanted seedlings, from flats

Jl-oO per WO.
FERNS, 3-inch pots $5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. Field trrown Lizzie Mo-
Gowan and Scutt. Write fur prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise. strooK field grown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS.

routed cu 1 1 In as $2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA *2 00 per 100

ABUTILON

souvenir lie Dunn and Golden Fleece... KJOO per 100

GERANIUMS.

Ruoted cuttings $1.60 per 100 112,00 perlOOO

C. L.ENGENFBL.DER.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO,

PELARGONIUMS

SANDIFORD'S inPlfOVED
BEST THING FOR EASTEK TRADE.

Kinc pl^iiil-^ '■'■:"lv fur J-inrli puts. Mmu. \'i1j.tI,
Mmi-. Tliibiiul. Sundilord. \'ic-tur, Clius. Uiclit-ns,
Dr. .Masters, liridus. and otiiers, $6 00 per 100;
$1.00 per dozen, by mail. Write for prices on
lari:e lots.

A. C. L4MPRECHT, Ashland, Ohio.
JANUARY OFFER.

Per 11)0

ENGLISH IVY $3 00

BEGONIAS, 5 Var 3 00

OXALIS FLORIBUNDA 2.50

FARFUGIUM GRANDE 3.50

Pansy Plants to dose out $2.50 per looo. ,50

Cash with order.

Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O.

Always mention the American Flo
rist when writing: to advertisers.

TITCTin A C VELUTINA.

JUMlUAb ^E^\osA^^7„^

2 '3 -inch $8.00 per JOG.

Strong plants AERVA SANGUINEA,
$5.00 per J00.„««>^„s«,.9«<,?t

THE CONARD & JONES CO.,
WEST OROVE, PA.

Mention this paper

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P>EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,
ETC., ETC.

The KeatUng Nursery, READINti, MASS.

E.ST.\BLISHED 1S61.

GALAX LEAVES

LEUGOTNE

AND

.^«*.^Grecn and BronzeiMirS*

lu ilurists— or
write the Introducer tor tree
OppiyO snmplesand inlormution

OrnH I Ol • • HARLAN p. KELSEY,

150 Tremont Building. - BOSTJ.M. MASS.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early aud profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK. ATCO. N. J.

iSgS.

The a mer ica .v Florist.

G05

Syracuse.

GOOD WEATUKR THE PAST WKKK HAS
MADE FLOWERS MORE PLENTII'UI,. —
DROr IN RETAIL PRICES.— FLOWICRS KOR
CHARITY BALL.

The past week has been one of old
fashioned wintry wffather combined with
lots of bright sunshine, which has made
flowers of all kinds more plentiful, with
the exception ot a lull in trade for two
days after Christmas, business has been
very brisk and the supply of flowers has
been about equal to the demand, with a
possible exception of carnations.

New Year's trade consisted chiefly of
cut flowers, very few plants, flowering
and otherwise Ijeing called for, the
majority report trade a trifle better than
last year, but anyway it does not take
any_ great exertion to handle it; as at
Christmas, an extra call was noted for
red flowers, which were very scarce.
Gontier roses that were in good supply
had an unprecedented demand; it is much
cheaper than Meteor and gives general
satisfaction, developing beautifully in the
home. There is no question but what this
old variet J- when grown on a suitable soil
will be perpetuated many years hence.

Retail prices dropped directly after
Christmas to our city's normal winter
rate of Beauty $6 to $'l2per dozen, other
roses $1 to $2; carnations 50 cents and
violets $2 per 100.

Bulbous stuff with the exception of
vallej' has got to such a low ebb in price
that the best that can be done with it is
to use it up in assorted flowers.

The charity ball occurs this week which
alwaj's calls for many flowers, especiallv
violets, and with the other orders now on
the florists' books for other seasonable
doings it seems that there are prosperous
times for the next few weeks at least.

Alpha.

And they still call it Chrysanthemum
Niveum in England, but the sting is
removed when it is described as an excel-
lent varietv.

A. FARLEYENSE,

Extra strong plants from 5-inch pots
in excellent condition at $3 per dozen;
$20 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA at $5.00
per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS EX. BOSTONIENSIS,

at $5 per hundred.

NEPHROLEPIS CORDATA. Fine for
Fern dishes or specimen plants at $6.00
per hundred.

PTEFUS TREMULA aU sold.

A few PTERIS SERRULATA
at $3.50 per hundred, strong.

R. WITTERSTAETTER,

SEDAMSVILLE, OHIO.

Areca lutescens.

A tew sharely plants in 9-inch pots,
4 feet high, {3 50 each; |t2 per doz.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG.

CERMANTOWN, PA.

Please mention the American Florist
erery time you write to an advertiser.

*,|! Stem and ^^..-,
! Foliaqe -^^
! -Perfect "^^^

j IP Size r^
{^'Substance '^*

5 OFIT3OEAS0N

i h,.;tBI^'^'^° E.O.Hia&CO.

Price
50 cell Is

Ooz.en i5?£ Hundred i>i5

NATHAN SMITH 8.S0NS

ACRiAN Mich.
VAUGH/'XASffDSTORf j

Chic/\(,o««ne\« yopt, »

Palms,

Pandanu§ Veitctiii.
Ferns and flraucarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

PRICES

CHESTNUT HILL. = PHIIA. PA.

Only a Short Time

Remains for receiving new copy or
changes for the 1898 Directory, if you
have not sent in your address, do so
now. You might as well have your
name in as not. No charges. Send
your business card, or any other printed
matter you may have, and we will do
the rest.-.'t^AMERICAN FLORIST
COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street,
Chicago, \\S..^'^^Jt^^^^^jt^*,^>t

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INT11EWE5I

1708
RHALSTIDST

Chicago

SPECIALTIES

IN BK8T VARIBTIBS.
ROSES, from 3-lnch pota.

CARNATIONS, for fall dellvery-
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.

Prlcea low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS. FiSHKILL, N. Y.

I ROBERT CRAIG |

\ Roses, Palms f

^ and Novelties id Decorative Plants.

|. Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FERNS...

In ane assortment, from ■,»« In. pots. 83.00

per 100: SaT.OO pe

CHAS. T. DARLING, Stony BrooK.L. I., N.Y.

606

The American Florist.

Jan. 8,

Providence, R. I.

Business for the past week has been
very fair, New Year's greetings accom-
panied by flowers have made the Httle
spurt naturally looked for at this season
of the year. The municipal inaugural
exercises also kept those having a "finger
in ths pie" very busy for a day or two.
Space will not admit of any elaborate
description of fioral handiwork. Among
these the most noticeable was a large
horseshoe of mixed flowers and roses and
a yacht under full sail, made of white
carnations and Roman hyacinths, resting
on a base of tcnuissimus to represent
water. These were made by Timothy
O'Connor. \Vm. Appleton, Jr., displayed
his usual good taste in a huge horseshoe
standing about 6 feet high made of roses,
carnations and other choice flowers.
James B. Canning also came in for his
share of artistic arrangement with a
horseshoe made of pink and white carna-
tions resting on a base of roses. Among
many other pretty designs coming from
Ed. J. Johnston's was a four leaf clover
very tastily gotten up. This with two
large baskets of violets with other flowers
from Wm. H. Wing adorned the desk of
his honor Wm. C. Baker. M. Sweeney
made quite a hit in a large horseshoe on
a base with a vacant chairmade of white
and pink cape flowers with the emblem-
atic dove suspended over the chair. There
were scores of baskets, bouquets, etc.,
from other florists, that were beautiful.

Richard Harrison, of the Rhode Island
Greenhouses contemplates the building of
two more houses for Beauties and Victo-
rias; they will be 180 feet long and 28
feet wide.

James McVeigh has opened a flower
store on Westminster street, corner of
Snow.

IrvinZ. Dodge has severed his connection
with D. D. Waterman.

Robert Hogg is much improved in
health since his western trip.

Little Khodv.

In Exhibition Time.

First Exhibitor— "Will Tim get first on
violets?"

Second Exhibitor— "Dunno; but he rode
down mi the train with oneof the judges,
and I don't think that's right."

NATHAN SMITH & SON

Wholesale Florists

Specialties^^:^ *<|^» ADRIAN, MICH.

CHRYSANTEMUMS
CARNATIONSj^-"*.'*
AND VIOLETS.j*^-j«

• • • CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED • •

50,000 Flat-Grown GftRNflTIONS

STRONG STOCK. per lUO per 1000

Daybreak S'J UO *l.i.00

Scott 2.00 15.00

RoaeQueen 2 IX) 15 00

Tidal Wave 1.80 13 00

Portia - 160 12.00

Rob Boy (new) lO.OO

Jubilee 3.00

Snow Queen 10 00

Silver Spray 1.60 12.00

L. McGowan 1.60 12.00

Bldorado. Meteor 2.00

FloraHlU 6.00

Triumph, Armazlndy 3.00

Pluto, new, and Uncle Sam, new, botb

varieties 10 00

Ca>h with order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER, Erie, Pa.

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! NEW GflRNflTION I "^ ">■ si«"""s & co, I

Make the following statement t
to the readers of the American
Florist J*J*^J«

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

A soft shell pink, developing to
nearly pure white.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders booked now and
tilled in rotation

DDIPCi PER 100. $10.00. >y-

rnluLi PER 1000, $75.00. vfsT

Newer Geraniums^

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' 4-inch pots, $5.00 per J00^^^<^
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per JOO;
$25.00 per JOOO. Net CcLsh.-J*^J*Jt

GENERAL UI&T OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' t-in. pots, named.
$25 per JOOO; unnamed, $20 per iOOO.^-tjt
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.
Net c^li.J*,^^^,M

Fuchsias.^^-

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per lOO.,^...?*-.,*^'*

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave."
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"

each of which has, we believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for 1898 that

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

possesses all the good points
that go to make up a first-class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has exeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new
ones. )

^ SEND

3 OUR PRICE LIST now ready, contains prices on many other flants. FOR

j W. p. SIMMONS & CO., Geneva, Ohio.

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FIREFLY

A RUST PROOF

CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and positively RUBT PROOF. It is as prolific as Scott, of good size and form,
and its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We have tested it four years.

Our stock also includes all the Novelties of '97 and '98. .^^Send for prices.

^ GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich.

NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and tested five years.
ONEIDA— Pure pink, healthy; no rust; continuous

producer; largest plze bloom.
RED JACKET— Bright red, fine stem and calyx;

continuous cropper. SlIO.OO per 100.

Orders booked i

■ to

I fast I

C f. :^.A.XE.'E1E1., XJtloa,, XV. 'X'.

Good Growers canpunt
Fancy Jubilee cuttings
""■^'^'^ Phenomenal Returns

and get

We've got the Fancy Cuttings.

W. N. RUDD, Mt. Greenwood, III.

.YELLOW CARNATION

F

INGREE

Best

...MONEY GETTER.

Rooted Cuttings for sale by

W. N. RUDD. Mt. Greenwood. III.

DIRECTORY TOR 1898

Will be out early in the year.
Write for advertising rates

American Florist Company.

324 Dearborn Street. Chicago.

i8gS.

The American Florist.

607

Terse Remarks by the Judge.

One who refuses to perform the condi-
tions imposed upon him bj- the terms of
a contract of employment cannot recover
for a breach thereof by the other party.

To one engaging in service with knowl-
edge of an unsafe place or appliance the
master is under no obligation to alter or
amend the condition of the placeor ajjpli-
ance.

A person cannot be made to pay dam-
ages for his acts unless they were done in
such manner and at a time which show
that he was acting in disregard of the
rights of others.

Where money is voluntarily paid, with
full knowledge of all the facts, it cannot
be recovered, although it may have been
paid upon a void demand, or upon a
claim which had no foundation in tact.

An agreement with a creditor of a part-
nership to release one member of a firm
from his liability on a partnership debt,
;ind accept the other partner as solely
liable thereon, must be founded on a val-
uable consideration to be binding.

What is a suspension of payment has
been a subject of much controversy in the
courts; but in general it may be said that
a person is insolvent, and suspends pay-
ment, when he is unable and fails to pay
his debts in the due and ordinarj^ course
of his business.

A tenant who gives his notes for rent,
does not, by paying all but the last one
of them, waive all claims for damages
because of fraudulent misrepresentations
made by the landlord at the time of the
execution of the lease, but may set them
txp as a counterclaim in a suit brought to
collect the last note.

Storage c.\nnot be collected .\fter
BURNLNG OF GOODS. — Where a contract for
storage pro\-ides that the goods shall be
stored for a certain length of time for a
certain sum, and they are burned Iiefore
the term of storage has expired, the
supreme court of California holds (Cun-
ningham V. Kenney, 38 p. (54-")) that no
recovery for storage can be had, even
though the loss has been occasioned with-
out the warehouseman's negligence. It
■would, however, be otherwise if the con-
tract provided for payment in such case
as well as for exemption from liability for
the loss.

BUY YOUR ROOTED

Carnation Cuttings

THAT ARE
GROWN FROM EXTRA FINE HEALTHY STOCK.

McCowan i s 2.00 per 100.

Albertini

Scott I SIS. 00 per 1000.

Keller j

Triumph 1

Daybreak S 3.00 per 100.

Jubilee I

Armazindy S 4.00 per 100.

McBurney 1

flora Hill : $ 5.00 per 100.

Mayor Pingree J

" Best stock " is cheapest. We took
most all the carnation prizes at the
recent St. Louis show.^^^,^^..?*^

SOUTH PARK FLORAL GO.

NEW CASTLE, IND.

...NEW CARNATIONS...

WHITE CLOUD. GOLD NUGGET.

White, large, fragrant llowers; Strong
habit, constant bloomer. A. C. S. Cer-
tificate.

Best yellow, only slightly marked with
red. Strong habit, constant bloomer.
Missed A. C. S. Certificate by one point
for lack of fragrance.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward).

White, iragrant, free bloomer, strong
habit.

BON TON (Ward).

NEW YORK (Ward).

Bright cerise pink. Strong, vigorous
habit. Early. Certificate.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward).

Clear, silvery pink, strong habit, con-
stant bloomer. Certificate. Scarlet, strong habit, resembling Portia
Prices for above varieties, $2 per dozen; $10 per 100; $75 per 1000.
^jyE HAVE all the principal l897 Novelties and other Standard varieties at lowest prices.

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette. Ind.

\N ANTED Carnation growers to look into the merits of

NEW GftRNflTION "flRGYLE"

and be convinced that it is the coming commercial variety of its color.

READY MARCH 1st, Price, $2.00 per dozen: $10.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000.
Send for cir<*ul;ir for full description and ;i seb-d ctai i rnu nnno i i n i aiiiaiaa
list of money makers in Chr.vsanthemums. STOLLERY BROS., AfgylG Park, CHICAGO.

CARNATIONS ^'liS^:

WHITE

Flora UllJ S6U0 per 100; »40 00per lOOO

NIvea 310 •■ ■ 26 00 " "

Edith Foster :100 ■• " 2500 '■ "

Alaska 2 00 " " 12 50 " "

McGowan 2 00 " - 12 50 - "

LIGHT PINK

Conch Shell SIOOO per 100

Victor Jo no per 100; SMI 00 per 1000

C.A.Dana 600 ■ - 4000 " ■■

Dajbreak 200 " " 15 00 " "

DARK PINK

Trlnmph » 110 per 100; $25.00 per 1000

Wm. Scott 200 •■ ■• 12.50 " "

SCARLET

Wellesly SIO 00 per 100; $86.00 per 1000

.Tubllee 300 ■• ■■ 2500 " "

Jahns 3.00 '■ " 25 00 '• "

YELLOW

Mayor Pingree $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000

Eldorado 2.00 ■' •• 15.0J " '•

VARIEGATED
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt $(1.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000

CRIMSON
Empress $10 ill per 100; $T5.00 per 1000

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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I CARNATIONS

3 Ready now. Send me your

3 address on a postal and receive

^ them regularly, during the

3 season, jt ^ ^

I ALBERT M. HERR,

. LANCASTER, PA.

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H. WEBER & SONS,

CARNATIONS.

OAKLAND, MD.

Mention American Florist.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

ROSES.

Bridesmaid i

leJlll I SI. SO per 100.

lI FTlnceV.v. v:::::::::::::: i siz.so per looo.

Meteors i Cuttings.

Kaiserin I

CARNATIONS.

WilllamScott i

Nancy Hanks

Tidal Wave I SI. 00 per 100.

Portia ! S7.50 per 1000.

Lizzie McCcwan I

Kohinoor I

Daybreak i

Emma Wocher

cl?llff?nch Isi.50 per 100.

Lizzie Gilbert.'.'.;:::;;::::::: 1*12.50 per looo.

Harrison's White I

Bridesmaid i

Nivea ' S3.00 per 100.

Jubilee \ S2S.00 per 1000.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.
IIP=TO^nATF

^ Cuttings

'P'HE following- Carnation Cuttings

are rooted in sand and then

transplanted into soil, are strong and

healthy; every cutting a good one.

WM. SCOTr and LIZZIE McGOWAN. $1.00
per 100: $10 00 p^r 1000 DAYBREAK,
$2.00 per 100: $15.00 per 1000.
Coleus Golden Bedder, Crimson Bedder,
and twenty other good bedders now ready,
from strong top cuttings, 2j4'-in. pots; will
make you lots of cuttings, |1.00 per 100;
f 10.00 per 1000.

Named Geraniums, up-to-date varieties,

2X-in. pots, $2.00 per 100: |20.00 per 1000.

Salvias, Petunias, Feverfew Little Gem,

and Begonias, all named, 2^4 -in. pots, $2.00

per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.

MORRIS. ILL.

Mention the American Florist when
writing to advertisers on this page.

608

The American Florist.

Jan.

Los Angeles, Cal.

RAl.N WANTED, BUT FROST ARRIVES. —
DAMAGE TO FRUIT TREES.— PERSONAL
POINTERS.

From the "Land of Sunshine" we must
send a tearful tale of woe and disappoint-
ment. We have been looking and hoping
for a month or more for rain; frost came
instead, and what a frost. On the morn-
ings of Qecember 19 and 20, from 2 to
12° of frost were reported from different
localities. About three inches of rain in
our stocking would have been a more
acceptable Christmas present. General
reports from all sections show that the
damage resulting from the protracted
cold weather and heavy frosts is less
serious than was expected, and is con-
fined mainh- to low exposed grounds,
where flowers, early vegetables, young
citrus trees and some fruit are frosted. It
is too early yet to ascertain with any
degree of accuracy what percentage of the
orange crop is injured, good guessers say
from 10 to 25' ;. On the low peat lands
in Orange county all the celery that was
not banked up is seriously injured. As in
the orange crop it will take time to tell
the percentage of loss.

I interviewed the leading florists in the
city, and a number of the growers. All
were expecting a largelj' increased holiday
trade, and orders were coming in freely; it
was noted the orders were larger and the
people more liberal than usual, but the
frost spoiled all this, and flowers of all
kinds were scarce. Where thousands were
expected tens were cut. Growers with
from three to eight acres of carnations,
whose daily cut should run from 800 to
1200 blooms per acre, could not get over
lO'/r of that number. Oneparty who was
averaging one hundred dozen bunches of
violets daih', picked seven dozen in the
two days before Christmas. Thus I might
go on through the list and show how all
lines were shortened up in the same way,
and yet, strange as it may seem, some
districts escaped entirely. There was a
limited supply of open air roses, callas
and poinsettias that were uninjured and
helped the dealers amazingly, but every
florist was oliliged to refuse orders. One
store refused orders for carnations for
shipping aggregating over $200. Smilax
was uninjured and thousands of strings
were used in decorating. Many wagon
loads of a native holly (so-called) with
bright red berries were readily disposed of.

All the stores were well supplied with
palms and ferns and many customers who
could not get cut flowers purchased
plants.

B. F. Collins has recovered from his
bicycle mishap and was able to hustle
arouiid for flowers for a week before
Christmas.

Alfred Roedder, the well known florist
of Shorb Station, had a fine supply of
ericas and lilies of the valley in bloom for
the holiday trade.

Capt. F. Edward Gray wuth character-
istic energy was well supplied with east-
ern holly and mistletoe which found
ready sale.

Jacob Dietrich, 12th and Wall streets,
city, makes a specialty of palms, ferns and
asparagus, and finds that branch of the
business profitable. D. R. W.

Portland, Me.

The average of reports indicates that
Christmas trade was the best in several
years for the dealers. The growers have
suffered from the unfavorable weather.
Carnations, roses and violets all sold out
clean at good prices. Niles Nelson sent
the best Alarie Louise Violets tothe Port-

land market that have been seen here for
a long time. His azaleas and Boston
ferns brought good prices also. Holly
enjoyed a big sale with all the dealers.

E."l. Harmon & Co., J. W. Minott &
Son "and Dennett, the florist, all report

an increased and satisfactory trade in
both plants and cut flowers. Albert Dir-
wanger found the demand about the
same as in past years, S. C. Dennett &
Co., a larger flower trade but diminished
plant business.

MAGNIFICENT NOVELTIES

12 of the finest GERANIUMS ever introduced; fancy varieties,

novel colors, new types; tfie latest from England and France;

ready now for $ 3 50

12 of Dammanns new Cannas; 12 varieties, Italia and Austria type

for ; 3 00

12 varieties Cannas; novelties of 1897 from Crozy, and other

noted raisers, $5.00; or 25 novelties, 1897 varieties, one of

each kind, for | 5.00

12 Chrysanthemum novelties, 1898; ready March 1st, including

Autumn Glory, Pennsylvania, SolarQueen, for { 4.00

Calvai's unrivalled set; 25 varieties; all prize winners as certificated;

the set for $10.00

Se^x^d for IL^ist:.

E. G. HILL & CO., - Richmond, Indiana.

dirysanthemum -^
Frank Hardy

The SENSATION
Of the Season^^,^

Certificated by the committees
Society of America at Ne
and Philadelphia.

^"First prize among whites where\er exhibited ^
The best mid-season white to datn and indispt
sable to every grower whether fore\hibition or t
cut flower trade. Plants ready March 1st i
orders filled in rotation.

Price, per plant. 50c: per dozen. $3:
per 100. $2u: per 1000. $150.

' at

A. HERRINQTON,

Florham Farms,

MADISON, NEW JERSEY.

100.000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000; $50 per 10000.

PACKED LIGHT. AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.
We are tlie Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country. /

Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

J. Xv. liir^XvOlV, :Bloo»Misto«.r8:, I*£i.

50.000 SMILAX ^p^rToi'd.^"^ ''' '°'' *^ "

RFRANIIIMQ mixed, from 2 in. pots, 82.25
OCnftrilUHIO per 100. 820.00 per 1000.

Send for samples.

Cash with order. FRED BOERNER,

■ — Cape May. N. J.

When writing mention American Florist.

Coleus

....CHOICEST.

BEGONIAS-l.T^!^ ;, ri-UOpcrlOO.

YELLOW MARGUERITE i br linist NE
variru , tJ.ilii |,,.r lOU Kooti'il I'liuin^ts.
Stri<;il> Vil^ll njtl. nr,l..r.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO., Springfield, IIL

GHRYSftNTH&MUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson. Montraort, Ivory. Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow), Wanamaker. etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 MernmacSt., Lowell. Mass.

Mention American Florist.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for "cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for "CommentB and Facte."

THEO. F. BECKERT, Glenfield, Pa.

y miles below PlttsburK. Pa.

GERANIUMS ^S?TYN"a5

Double Grant, La F
Sallerol. Ivy leaf Geranlu
well rooted, $150 per ltd, postpaid: f
$2.30perlUO

Chrysanthemum Frutescena Ilallerll, finest yellow
daisy In cumm*>rce. fine color, free bloomer, from ;i-ln.
pots. $1.00 per do/.

Beuonla Arcentea Gutt'^ta. rooted, Jl.oO per 100;
from 3H-ln. pots $* 50 per KM.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
PAUL MADER, - East Stroudsburg, Pa.

orlte. S. A. Nutt. Mme.
In six colors, ptrong and
'i^-ln pots.

GERANIUMS
COLEUS

Finest, Ix^ddiny: Begonias, Petunias. Scarlet Sage,
\'rrlKMiii, Vincii. Punsies, etc. Send for my list.

DAMEL K. NERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Please mention Aiuerloan FlorlBt.

Hcst Bedders :ind choice
New Viirietii-s. $10.00 per
1000: $1.35 i>iT 100 liv mail.
tOL-k, $13.50 per 1000.'

I'ct iK-w iiiid old |,=).00
1000: ffic per 100 by

i8g8.

The a mer i ca x F l o ris t.

609

Duty on Spoiled Bulbs.

Kcterring to coiuniunicalion from J. L.
S. in a recent number of the Amkrican
Florist, regarding dut.y paid on bulbs
received in bad order, there is apparently
no clause in the Dingley bill covering

foods arriving in a rotten or broken con-
ition. This is unfair to the importer
as the goods on which we pay duty are
entered for consumption and if in bad
order cannot be consumed. Yet we are
compelled to pay the duty on these goods
before we can examine them and cannot
get the same refunded to us if after hav-
ing paid the duty to procure the goods,
we hnd that the shipment or part of the
shipment is rotten and unfit for use.

This matter should be placed before the
Secretary of the Treasury, asking him to
either allow the inspection of perishable
goods before the duties are paid, or to
provide for the refunding of duties which
have been paid on goods which are after-
wards found to be rotten; such goods Vic-
ing shown to an inspector from the
Custom House in proof of the claim. We
trust the Amkrican Florist will take
this matter up in its valuable columns
and that the discussion may result in
some arrangement which shall be fair to
our importers. \V.

This question of the injustice of the
tariff law as it now applies to imports of
perishable goods is one of much import-
ance to American dealers in such stock.
for the competitition and methods of
recent years have cut profits on these
goods to such a degree that but a verj'
narrow margin is possible, even under the
best conditions, and it seems reasonable
that the presentation of the facts to the
proper authorities should bring about
some relief, such as our correspondent
suggests. It is pleasant to contemplate,
however, that the time seems to be
approaching when we shall be indepen-
dent of the foreign supply and American-
grown lily of the valley, hyacinths, Har-
risii lilies, tulips and rhododendrons,
shall take the place of those we now
import. We believe that the right soil,
climate and and other conditions neces-
sary for the production of all these can be
found somewhere in this country and
that our wide-awake growers are now
started on the right track to demonstrate
it conclusively.

The valuable contributions in our
columns in recent issues are the beginning
of an agitation which, if well followed up,
will be the means of turning into the
pockets of American growers many thou-
sands of dollars annualh' which now go
out of the countr3' for stock, much of
which is spoiled, diseased or otherwise
unfit for consumption. X.

and hardly up to standard; the gloomy,
cloudy weather of the preceding six
weeks very greatly affected all roses and
other stock.

Koses averaged $1.50 per dozen for
Brides, Maids, La France, Meteor, and
Perle. Choice extra select in Maids and

Brides brought $2 in a few instances.
Carnations retailed at 75 cents, Romans
at oO cents per dozen, violets at 75 cents
per hundred American Beauties aver-
aged $G perdozen, afewshortstems going
at $4.

ClRREY & Co.

JOHN N. MAY'S NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FOR 1898

ALICE F. CAREY (Cai-ej). A beautiful lisjUt shade ol pink, ri;tli,'.\, having e.wellcmt keeping tiualitios
with i'\ Ira wood foliage and stein. .\ grand commercial flower. Sea.son, middle of November.
Averase, HW feet: terniinal buds. Certiflcate C. S. A. 40 cents each; $3.50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.

CHEMPWEC. Clear bright yellow, sport from Silver Cloud. Large flower with good stiff stem and
fiiliage well up to the flower. \a e.'itra good shipping commercial variety of good vigorous con-
stitution. In season 1st to ISJth of November. 3!4 to 4 feet; crown of. terminal buds. 40 cents
i-acb: $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.

DOLORES. SJ points. A massive incurved deep yellow with broad petals of the largest size, with e.\-
.•eedingly stiff stem and foliage close up to the flower. One of the best and strongest growers wc
I'viT raiM'd 4'» feet. This is a late varietv not fit to cut before the 20th to 25ih of November;
crown ..r terminal buds. 40 cents each; $3.50 per do/.. : $2.5.00 per 100.

MINNEWASKA, SI points. Bold heavy flower :iliiu«i .jl..i.iil<\r in form; straight and strap petals of a

<lisiiiirt sIiihIc ,.f [lii'|i |.ink. As a late exiiilii'i "M (his will prove very valuable; also a good

pol v:iri..|\. Hf.Ti. lO'-rntseaoh; $3.50 i"r .1" •' p'tIOO.

MISS GLADYS VANDERBILT. Certificated,!!-' i i I'arl white with lemon shaded center; an

ex -iliti'-h lliir 1 liing and a decided novelty b*>ili m u.nu and general build, and an extra good

(■(ininirrc-Tal cir .xhibition flower. In season 1st to Iblh of November; crown or terminal buds; 3V4
to 4 Ir-.l. TiO rriits each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.

ROBERT Q. CAREY (Carey). A very beautiful globular incurved white of good substance and good
keeping (lualities. An extra flue exhibition or commercial variety. Will be a standard variety
for all purposes. 414 feet. Best on terminal buds. In season 15th to 20th November. Certiflcate
( ' , S. A. Very valuable as a late white of good form. 40 cents each ; $3 60 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100.

SPOTSWOOD (Carey). A beautiful high built incurved light yellow, somewhat in the stylo of Bon-
n-iffon This virirf\ will <-erl;iinl\ make a reimtrition for itself both as an exhibition and com-

nii-reiil Mou.-r \n'.\lr:i "o.,,! k.-.-p.-r; very v:ilM:il.lr (o mi.-. d Bonnaflfon as a late vellow. 4

f..i-t; .'-r.jun ..r I.Tluin:.! l.ii.ls. 1 '.■rlili.-:ilf i '. S. A. 40 ..-.•ills .■:i.-li; $3.50 per do/..; $25.00 per 100.

Cood strong plants ready March 1st, 1898. Also all the new varieties of other raisers.

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.

CARNATION
CHRYSANTHEMUM
AND CANNA

NEW CARNATIONS....

Mrs. S. A. No
Argyle
Evelina
White Cloud
Cold Nugget

NEW CHRYSANTHEMIMS

The Yellow Fellow
Madeline Pratt
Pennsylvania
Mrs. C. H. Peirce
Mrs. C. H. Weeks

Wm. H. Chadwick.
Frank Hardy
Autumn Clow
Mrs. Arthur J. Cator

flClS ELASTICA

A big stock

t»e.»- lOO

$40.00. $50.00. $60 00
True large leaved

NOVELTIES '''"• Spring 1898

We can supply you all the best new ones
in one order In one express shipment and
guarantee first class plants

Per doz., $2.00;
Per 100, $10.00;
Per 1000, $75.00.

NEW CANNAS

Pres. Cleveland Souv. de Mad. Crozy

Pres. Max Michelli

Burbank Yellow Crozy

Englewood Atlanta

Allemania America

Burgundia Italia

Austria Secy. Chabanne

Maidens Blush Philadelphia

VAUQHAN'5 5EED STORE

14 Barclay St., NEW YORK

84-86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO

Nashville, Tenn.

The holiday trade in this city was
noticeable for several characteristics dif-
ferent from former years. There was a
decided falling off in the bulk of trade of
fully 257o below last year and former
years, and the prices realized were exceed-
inglj' moderate. Nashville buyers have
as a general thing never been able to fully
realize why prices should jump one hun-
dred per cent and more, just at the time
when they were wanted and this has
caused a general slackingupin Christmas
trade.

There was very little shipped stuff
brought to this market, the leading flo-
rists having an abundant supply from
their own greenhouses and were therefore
able to control prices. The quality of
cut flowers was not equal to formeryears '

Jardinieres, Potsf Pedestals

ADAPTED TO

Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
and Decorations.

Write us for Illustrations
and Prices.....

%H

mm & TYRRELL, 42=44 Lake St., CHICAGO.

610

The American Florist.

Jan. s,

The Winter Landscape.

To one situated, as I am, in the midst
of a new garden where the plantations
are still j'oung, and the views therefore
broad aiid comparatively unobstructed,
the value of shrubs and herbs, in their
winter aspect, is exemplified in whichever
direction the eye is turned, and it seems
to me that everyone interested in the
planting of grounds, either small or great,
cannot pay too great attention to effects
that tend to lessen the dreariness of our
long northern winter.

Although the deciduous plants have for
the greater part been denuded, yet there
are a few that still retain more or less of
their leaves and either green or bronze or
brown, they still give a semblance of life
to borders that would otherwise be bare
and dreary. Of green things that persist,
we have in this locality, in addition to the
conifers, not many that art of sufficient
height to show bravely above the snow;
but there are a few, and because they are
few we prize them highly. Among those
of lower growth few can equal the
mahonias. Their dense and beautifully
formed leaves are eriual to the European
hollies, and the rich bronzy shadings are
unequaled in any evergreen that endures
our climate. Berberis repens, on the
rockj' mounds, is almost as good, but
much dwarfer. The privets, too, hold
their foliage long into the winter, and
some species, like Ibota, retain their deep
green, in sheltered jilaces, until the spring
is fairly upon us. The kalmias and ever-
green rhododendrons are not to be for-
gotten, though they are not common
enough in this limestone region to be a
prominent feature; still, when planted in
well prepared soil in sheltered nooks, they
are noble objects and extremely eflective.
Some of the honeysuckles retain their foli-
age well, and on north slopes and walls
the English ivy is prominent. Yucca fila-
nientosa and its varieties aregood winter
plants, standing erect and showing their
green spears through anj' ordinary snow.

The boxes, with us, get so badh' burned
as to render them painful to look at as
spring ai^proaches, but occasionally vi-hen
placed on the north side of other plants
they winter fairly well.

We have a goodlj- number of fruiting
plants that endure well into the winter,
ilanj- of the barberries aregood and some
of them, like Thunbergii, are loaded with
crimson bennes throughout the winter.
There are the cornuses, too, with red,
w-hite and blue fruits, and which on that
account might well make the genus a can-
didate for the position of national flower.

A well fruited specimen of C. florida is a
striking object and worth an effort to
obtain. C. stolonifera, C. paniculata, C.
asperifolia and others give us white fruit,
and circinata, sericea, stricta, and alterni-
folia present various shades and tints of
blue. The best of the wax berries are the
well known Sj-mphoricarpus vulgaris and
S. racemosus; the former with abundant
dark red berries that last through the
winter, and the latter with large white
fruit which disappears much earlier.
Ilexes, both verticillata and laevigata are
now in fine condition and will continue
so for a long time. They are both excel-
lent plants for waterside planting. Euony-
muses of sorts are still in fair condition
and present (juite a range of warm colors
with their peculiar winged fruit. The
"wax-wort," Celastrus scandens is still
draping the wilder thickets with its
brilliant sprays.

Taken all together probably, the great
rose family ofters the largest number of
good winter fruitingplants. Of the roses

proper, perhaps our native Carolina rose
is as fine as any. It is so abundant in its
fruitage, so brilliant in its coloring and so
enduring. The sweet briar is fine, too,
with its orange red hips and the dog rose
and many others are worth growing.
Rosa rugosa is grand with its clusters of
mammoth apples, but its glory disappears
earlier than that of species whose fruit is
not so meat)'. The genus pyrus contains
some gems also, arbutifolia being a pro-,
fuse bearer, the berries do not last well,
however, but the "rowan tree" or "moun-
tain ash" is bright with us until the
birds have gathered the crop. Manj- of
the thorns are valuable in this wa)-, being
profuse producers of brilliant fruit, the
most enduring of which is, with us, the
hawthorn. Ourcommon sumac is good;
its dark velvety red clusters persisting for
man)- months.

There are, of course, man)' others of
value, but I am confining myself to those
which are conspicuous here at the present
time. I know that down over the bank
the high bush cranberry and other vibur-
nums, the black berries of the privet and
other shrubs are most interesting and are
not to be forgotten by the planter.

For color effects in winter probably the
trees and shrubs with colored barks are
more valuable than those having showy
fruit. .\s I look out at the borders and
mass planting, there are so many warm
browns, olives, grays and purples having
decided color value that it seems difficult
to paint a picture without them all.
However, to select the most striking and
valuable, let us start with the willows.
Here we find pale green, olive, browns,
yellow and orange, making a fine warm
belt of color in the low grounds near the
lake. More decided are the red and purple
stems of the cornuses, that increase in
brilliancy, until in March theyareaflame.

These and others are the pigments that
the artist has at his command for the
production of his winter landscape, bear-
ing in mind that at another season his
colors will change and that his picture
will be vie\ved from another standpoint.
Whether his winter picture be the silvery

birches against a dark background of
spruces, a luminous mass of willows
skirting an ice field, orabelt of dogwoods
against :i heavy forest, he must remember
that the summer will surely come and
that his combination must still be accept-
able. John F. Cowell.
Buffalo Botanic Garden.

Annapolis, Md.

Mr. Seidewitz's plant, comprising twen-
ty-five houses and covering over 40,000
feet of space, is located on a hill top, over-
looking the Spa creek, and a more mag-
nificent view than that which greets one's
eyes upon reaching it would be hard to
imagine. For miles, as far as the eye can
reach, you behold nature in its manifold
attractive aspects. Here is a rolling field
and there a stretch of woodland; here is a
hill and there a dale while the silvery
creek, extending away in the distance,
lends a special charm to the whole pano-
rama. The view is indeed worthy of an
artist's brush as well of the best efforts
of the most imaginative mind.

My oljject, however, was of a some-
what more prosaic nature. A stroll
through the houses soon convinced me
that the inexorable law of cause and
effect was in no small degree responsible
for that exceptionally fine and vigorous
appearance of Mr. Seidewitz's general
stock. It is a case of systematizing
things, of adopting a method whereby
the special retjuirement of one plant does
not interfere with that of another. Thus
four houses are given exclusively to car-
nations, four to roses, two to palms,
three to ferns, one to Araucaria excelsa,
one to azaleas, one to smilax, etc. I need
hardly add that therein lies the whole
secret, if a secret it be, of the successful
grower.

Cyclamens galorel I noticed between
9,000 and 10,000 grown in ffats, while
those ready for the market are all that
could be desired. Acacias — some speci-
mens measuring from 10 to 12 feet, bushy
and full of buds — are also grown with
marked success. Homo.

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Purchaser's selection, sorts $15 to $20 per 1000

Slr(in'„' 2-in. stock, our selection, sorts $20 to $35 per 1000

Purchaser's selection, sorts $25 to $40 per 1000

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It I ULnHnlUnlo • ■ ■ ■ Rooted cuttings. $2 per lOO; 2-in. stock, $3 per lOO;
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100; $7o per 1000 Mrs. Bradt. Flora Hill. C. A. Dana, Victor,

Mayor Pingree, Lily and Maud Dean (« $4 to $6 per 100; $35 to $50 per

1000 Da vbreak, Scott, Storm King. McGowan. etc., $12.50 to $20

per 1000.

NCW PAUMAQ Prest. McKinley and Delender. 40c each; $35 per 100.

IILIT UnllllHO I I I ■ ■ Mrs. Fairman Rogers $15 pir 100, 4-in. pots. Eldorado.
Papa. Chic-ago, Ueaule Poitevine. F. Vaughan, Bouchard, Charlotte,
<-r.i/v, T'gajKlalr, Carii..!. et.v (.. !f-:n p.-r 1000 up.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS '^J. '!r:t- ';';;vi:;r';;Hif ^ Sl^^!^.=l:

\\.i.,.lli.nl, lior..tli\ D.vens. Uesimi King, {;. F. Atkinson, Golden

■I'rophv. and other sorts of last ve.ar's iiilroduclion, $5per 100; Standard

sorts. j;3 per 100; $25 per 1000. 2-in. stock.
RAUI lAC C. W Brutonand Wm. Agnew. Maid of Kent. Nvm-

UHnLlHO I I I I I I I phaea, A. D. Livoni. Snowclad. Alaska, Red 'and

lllaek, Zulu. Irridescent. Ruby Queen. Mrs May Lomas. True Model.

.\ralii-lla, an<I other popular sorts, strong lield-grown roots @ $8 to $25

KENTIA BELMOREANA . *«-*^^-'-''

500 Plants at 1000 rate. THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

QUEENS. N. Y.

When writing mention American Florist.

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The American Florist.

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Herbaceous Plant Notes.

PROrAGATION BY ROOT ClITTINGS.

Some of our hardy plants propagate
very freely from root cuttings made at
any time during the winter months; the
roots should be cut into pieces an inch or
more in length and then either potted oft"
into thumb pots or if room for these can-
not be spared, boxes arc the next best
thing, but I prefer to pot them at once,
because in the boxes they usually start
rather uneven, some of the weaker and
smaller ones are smothered by their
stronger neighbors. When you are short
on (Tvnothera Youngiior O. speeio-sa, this
is the quickest way to obtain a stock
strong enough to bloom abundantly the
first season. Vou may have a few gail-
lardias with extra large flowers or of
si)ecial desirable color, or maybe some of
the mammoth English named varieties;
these may be rapidly increased in the
same manner, much faster in fact than
by green cuttings and with equal surety,
while seed sowing would not reproduce
the same variety' nor perhaps the same
strain.

Nearly all the hardy geraniums can be
grown from the roots withotit any special
trouble. Thermopsis fabacea and T.
montana are both decidedly slow grow-
ers if raised by seed, but when grown
from root cuttings, will make good flow-
ering plants inside of two years gener-
ally. If a new or scarce variety of phlox
of the decussata or paniculata section is
to be propagated fast, there is no doubt
that this will prove the quickest way;
(juite a number of campanulas, those
with a creeping root stock, will readily
respond to the same treatment; the
chelones also are among the plants which
have been and are now increased in that
manner. Epilobium angustifolium and
its variety E. a. album are quick grow-
ers, producing great masses of flowers
the first year. The same may be said
about the polygonums and the sapona-
rias, the latter, however, suckers so freely
that we seldom are short of stock, but
fhe splendid deep colored, early and late
flowering S. Caucasica fl. pi. is very rare
yet, and by cutting up the roots of a
clump we are sure to have an ample sup-
ply for next fall. Plumbago Larpentae
will make fine flowering plants in a sea-
son, and as this beautiful fall bloomer has
been in great demand for the last two
years, it is well to have a stock of them
on hand. Silphiums and statice will
respond nicely to the same treatment;
Bocconia cordata and the Japanese anem-
ones hardly need mentioning here, nearl5'
everybody is well aware that these are
increased in that manner quickly and
successfully, but that the dodecatheons
will do under like circumstances, may not
be known to many. Some of the plants
mentioned above are not at all particular

in starting, the pieces of roots will form
eyes anywhere and come up in a short
time, no matter how carelesslj- they are
thrown into the pots or boxes, but it is
not so with alU)f them; if we should treat
the gaillardias, for instance, as roughly
as I have seen anemones treated, not a
single plant could we expect to start up;
there is a right way to do everything and
if it is worth doing at all, we should do
it well, so gaillardias, phloxes, statice,
dodecatheon, geraniums and some others
should always be planted, top end up,
just even or lietter still a little above the
ground; particular care is necessary not
to overwater the batch at any time,
especially before they have fairly started
to grow.

A cool house is preferable to start them
in; the temperature of a violet house
would just suit the purpose and it is best
not to hasten on the growth, give them
time and encourage root growth rather
than the tops. Early in April, when the
little pots are set out in a frame, the tops
will grow fast enough and about May 1
most all will be strong enough to be
planted out in the open ground. When
potting the little roots use a light soil,
with plenty of clean sand mixed in with
it; heavy soil retains the moisture too long,
and there w^ould be danger of ruining the
whole batch by keeping the soil too wet.
A few weeks will elapse l^efore you can
notice the formation of eyes or buds
around the top end of the cuttings, and
when these are once developed j'ou may
be sure that the treatment and tempera-
ture was just right for them.

Rochester, N. Y. J. B. Keller.

The Christmas Trade.

Below we give a few additional reports
from distant points, received too late for
publication in last issue: —

LosAngeles, Cal. — About 50% increase
over last year, retail prices higher on
account of scarcity of flowers; owing to
unprecendented cold weather outside
flowers were almost worthless; increased
call for carnations and roses; more plants
were sold than ever before, but scarcity
of cut flowers may account for this.

Oneco, Fla. — Trade a trifle larger with
retail prices about the same, and quality
better; slightly increased demand for
plants. Our general business and collec-
tions seem much better, and leads us to
look for a good spring trade.

Savannah, Ga. — Best Christmas flo-
rists ever had; sold everything, retail
prices about the same; supply short and
quality the best; increased call for decora-
tive plants in general.

San Diego, Cal. — Total sales were 10%
greater; retail prices were about the same;

very short supply; bought a good deal
and sold all; increased call for violets; the
demand for plants was greater than ever
before. The most unfavorable weather
experienced in the past ten years, causing
the supply to be poor and short.

Atlanta, Ga.— Did 40% more business
than last year; prices and quality about
the same with a short supply; increased
call for violets; limited supply of plants.

Halifax, Prov. N. S.— About 10%
greater sales; retail prices the same; sup-
ply etpial to demand; increased demand
for plants; lesschurch decoration, demand
for plants and flowers for this purpose
decreased about 30% .

New Orleans, La.— Total sales about
the same, the supph- not quite equal to
demand; quality fully as good; there was
a large demand for ferns.

Montreal, Can. — Decided increase in
total sales; prices about the same; roses
and carnations were ver\- short; more
blooming plants and palms were sold;
more advance orders than usual. Im-
ported roses and carnations were very
unsatisfactory.

Little Rock, Ark. — Total sales 10%
less; retail prices for roses and carnations
25% higher; quality rot so good; bought
more and sold at a good profit.

Ottawa, Can.— Greater sales with
prices about the same; supply not half
equal to demand; quality not so good;
flowering plants had the call; delivering
plants in 16° below zero weather is — to
say the least — interesting.

Patterson, N. J. -About the same sales,
with no change in prices; supply short;
qualitj- not up to the standard owing to
the dark weather; large call for flowering
plants; decrease in demand for palms.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse* Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St., CHICAGO.

Boilers made of
sheets and heads
(front. Bides and back). Write for Information.
Mention American FlorlBt.

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The American Florist.

Jan. s,

Keep Wide-Awake.

The gradual but positive change that
is taking place in garden decorations,
behooves those who are interested in the
production of material to be wide-awake.
This applies probably more particularly
to those ertablishments that do a gen-
eral local trade, rather than to large con-
cerns that are specialists in a few lines.
The steady progress thathardj' perennial
plants have made together with many
forms of hardy shurbs, has taken the place
of color decoration to a great extent, not
that color decorations are in poor form,
providing they are properly placed, but
because the former are the very best for
such purposes. In the garden there is a
place for everything that will harmonize
with the architecture, the scope of the
ground whether it be large or small,
together with outlaying surroundings.
Whatever is not amenable to the above
should be considered out of place, and
ought not to be recommended.

With regard to hardy perennial plants
and shrubs, there is no doubt in my mind
that for certain positions there is noth-
ing equal to them, providing they are
properly cared for. To run away with
the idea that when they are once planted
they will go on for years without care, is
absurd and ridiculous, yet this is what
some people say and may so believe. My
experience is that they require as much
attention as other parts of gardening to
make them a success.

The best kinds are those that thrive in
any given locality, which can be deter-
mined by experiment and observation.
The extent of our country is too vast, and
the climatic difference too great to give a
Hst suitable for all. A list of say 50

shrubs and a list of 50 hardy perennials
from two widely separated parts in each
state would, in my opinion, be of great
assistance to all the readers of the Amer-
ican Florist, for depend upon it, peren-
nials and shrubs will soon be as necessary
to a florist as are cannas and geraniums.

In comparing the cost and maintenance
of hardy perennials and shnibs, with that
of such plants as require the protection
of a greenhouse from November to Mav',
the balance will be decidedly in favor of
the former. Furthermore in the disposi-
tion of the material, the former can be
planted between March 25 and May 1,
and again between last of September and
first of November, and when plants are
not disposed of, from many kinds suffi-
cient flowers may be cut to pay for their
care and the rent of the ground each j'ear.

But you cannot make a cent out of
perennials and shrubs unless you care for
them any more than you can out of any-
thing else. One day last spring I was
finishing some planting about 150 miles
from Chicago and required about 50
shrubs and as many perennials. The
nearest local florist lived about five miles
away and I drove over and met him at
the entrance of his store, inquiring for
what I needed. Why sure, says he, I
have got just what you want, fine stock
from Rochester and Painesville. Away
we went, and to my disgust what did I
find, bunches of spirjea, weigelia, hydran-
geas, Philadelphus and lilac that were
heeled in just as they were received from
the nurseries the spring previous. He
would sell 'em cheap because the people
wouldn't buy round there. What would
I give for them? Not a dollar for the lot,
I replied. This man had an acre or more

of ground with nothing on it, yet he lets
valuable stock that he paid actual cash
for go to waste.

A man like this will never have a good
word for shrubl5er\', yet the people in his
immediate neighborhood would prefer to
buy of him rather than send 250 miles if
they could get what they want. Now
don't imagine that I advocate that flo-
rists shall turn their whole attention to
the above subjects, because it is not so.
I want them not to forget to carry good
stocks of the best 6 to 12 cannas; good
stocks of the best 12 geraniums and grow
them well, not pot them in 4-inch pots
end of February, stand them as close
together as possible, soak them everj- daj-
with water, let them root through the
pots and into the benches and then on the
first hot day when bedding begins, fume
and sweat and swear because the stock
is no good. Grow them cooler, give them
less water, turn them round once a week,
giving them a little more room each time,
and with two or three trusses on each at
bedding time, you may sweat but you
won't swear. Add coleus, verbenas,
heliotrope, petunias, nasturtiums, trans-
planted asters and dwarf zinnias, together
with a score or more good things for
which there is always sale, providing the
stock is well grown. J. T.

PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y. — The next meet-'
ing of the Dutchess County Horticultural
Society will be held at the courthouse on
January 12, at which time the annual
report of the secretary and treasurer will
be made, and officers for the ensuing
year will be elected. The annual dinner
will take place in the evening at the Nel-
son House.

Speaking about FLOIvISTS SUPPLIED, we have been tinkering away at this line J
of work ourselves for about 20 years. We ought to be able to sell you by this time, don't you think? -
There are mighty few wholesale men who are not Specialists in this line. Here are a few sample PRICES.

WIRE DESIGNS. ,

PERFECT IN SHAPE. S"

Here are a teiv sample prices; ii per g'
cent oflF, more if you buy big. lo'

CROSSES. FIAT.

NEW STOCK.

Sound Delivery Guaranteed.

LILIUM AURATUM.

WREATHS.

Per 100 Per 1000

7-9 inch $3 75 S3 5 00

9-11 inch 5.00 45 00

11-13 inch S.OO

13-15 inch 14.00

LILIUM RUBRUM (Spedosum)

7-9 inch $4.75 $40 00

luil inch 6 75 60 00

11-13 inch 9 50

LILIUM ALBUM <speci.su.)

7-9 inch $6 50 J55.00

9-11 inch 7 50 65 00

11-12 inch 10.50

TUBEROUS
ROOTED....

Per 100 Per 1000
Single, separate colors.. .$3. 50 {30 00

BEGONIAS

Double,

I TUBEROSES.

9.00

True

Excelsior Pearl,
'•nallock strain"

Per IIX) Per iOOO
First size, $1.00 $7 50

TOBACCO STEIVIS, about 175 Ib. bales,
per ICO lbs. f. o. b. Chicaj;o, $1.00; 500
lbs. $4 00. Special rates per ton.

Wheat Sheaves

AS GOOD AS IT IS POSSI-
BLE TO MAKE THEM.
30 per cent off these prices.

Flat, A, each S.15

051/2 14.

ANCHORS.

Price,
.$.06%
. .0r!4

DOVES....

WE PACK THEM TO
REACH YOU IN GOOD
SHAPE.
First-class Birds, each Sl.l.i:
dozen $ri.tiO.

Second class Birds, each
$0.95; dozen $10.50.

This is MOSS, not leaves, sticks or Crau-
berry Vines.

1 Bale $1.00 I 3 Bales $2.75

2 Bales 1.90 I 6 Bales 5.00

CAPE FLOWERS.

\Ve carry but one grade, and that the best
which the'market affords.
I 'OLORED, bright shades, per Hi. $1.50, 10 ft. $14.
White, per ft. $1.00, 10 ft. for$9.50.

STEMMING WIRE.

A No. I
STUFF,
NOT
LEAD.J*

25 lbs. .$200

50 lbs.. 3.75

100 lbs.. 7.25

IMMORTELLES ^"'•'^^•^'"^'

New Crop.

Yellow, Etc.

Per Doz., $2.50.

BLEACHED WHEAT INSECTICIDES
CHENILLE SHEEP iMANURE

SCOLLAY SPRINKLERS HORNSHAVINQS
CANE STAKES ETC., ETC.

At lowest possible prices. Send iu your
list of wants for estimate.

14 Barclay Street,
NEW YORK.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84 & 86 Randolph Street,
CHICAGO.

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Some Evanston, 111., Growers.

AI)out two miles north of Chicago, in
llic beautiful suburban city of Evanston,
Mr. M. Wciland conducts one of the most
flourish ing floral concerns in Cook county.
.\Ir. Wciland has been in business here for
a number of years, and last summer he
decided to rebuild. All the old houses
were removed, very little of the old ma-
terial being used, except the pipes. Tlie-
place— as rebuilt— has about 70,000 feet
of glass, divided in about two equal sec-
tions, one section east and the otherwest
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railroad tracks; cast of the tracks are
seven houses 25x160 feet with a shed
about 14 feet wide running parallel with
the railroad and across the end of the
houses; coal is unloaded from the cars di-
rectly into the shed. The houses are all
glazed with l<>x2-l- glass, thus giving
about all the light that it is possible to
obtain in a greenhouse structure. These
seven houses arc devoted to roses, all of
which were in first-class condition. Beau-
ties were very good, although a little off
crop. A house of Kaiserins were extra
good, and Mr. Wciland considers this his
best paying rose; it pays well in winter
and extra well during summer and fall.
Testout is also a favorite at this place,
and I never saw it done better. West of
the tracks are five houses 25x200 feet,
four in carnations and one in -i-iolets, be-
sides three smaller houses devoted to
palms, ferns and miscellaneous stock.
The carnations were the best we had seen
in many a day. The varieties included
Goldfinch, Meteor, Lizzie McGowan,
Scott, Portia, Daj-break, Tidal Wave, and
also two benches of a variety not in com-
merce, it is a sport from Tidal Wave,
raised on this place, and called Evanston.
The habit of growth is about the same as
in Tidal Wave, though as seen a little
stronger grower. The flower is entirely
distinct in color in summer, about like
Portia, now it is a very light and pleasing
shade of scarlet. As grown here and by
Mr. Weiland'sson-in-!aw, Mr.JohnDidier,
situated about two miles from here, it
certainl}' is a money maker. Mr. Weiland
has not decided whether he will put the
plants on the market. All the varieties
grown here were strong and healthy ex-
cept Daybreak, which was a little rust)-,
and Lizzie McGowan, a little weak.

About three blocks from Mr. Weiland is
the place of our old friend, Mr. J. S. Fors-
ter, which he conducted for several years
before he accepted a position in Mr. J. C.
Vaughan's seed store. While he was in
the seed store his greenhouses were rented,
and the place shows plainly a lack of in-
terest on the part of his tenant. Mr.
Forster took hold of the place again in
October and is just getting it in shape.
He is growing carnations, which are
good considering the late planting; also
a miscellaneous stock for retail trade.

John Muno's place was next visited,
and here carnations and roses only are
grown. Many of the roses were two-
year-old stock. These had produced the
best results so far and were likely to con-
tinue to do so. They were planted in a
light sandy loam, very little attention
having been paid to selection of soil, yet
the stock was strong and healthy.

The establishment of John Didier, 4138
Ridge avenue, was next visited. This
consists of five houses 25x200 feet, four
in carnations and one in violets. The
houses were built a year ago last sum-
mer, and were, when the writer visited
them, in first-class order. The walks and
everything about the place were neat and
clean. The plants had also received their
share of attention, each one being care-

fully disbudded. The stock was fine,
healthy and vigorous here, and Mr.
Weiland's sport was found in better shape
than at its home. Strong, healthy plants
thai showed every indication of having
produced a large croj) of flowers for some
time past, and seemed likely to continue
in this way for many weeks to come.
Mr. Didier has a bench of Meteor carna-
tions that are vcrj' fine; also a house of
Scotts thai could not be in better shape.
Some of the best Scotts we have seen this
season were being cut in this house. The
Daybreaks and Meteors were also very
fine. This is a model place, glazed with
16x24 glass. The gutters are about
six feet high with no partitions between
the houses; the walks, though a little too
narrow, answer very well for carnation
growing. There appears before one on
entering an immense garden of carnations,
with only the few posts upon which the
house rests to obstruct the view.

Two blocks south, at 3993 Ridge
avenue, Mr. Chas. Swanson holds forth.
Mr. Swanson rented the greenhouses last
fall; they are old and dark,\'et the carna-
tions vv'ere in the best of health and con-
dition. Mr. Swanson is well satisfied
with his venture thus far. J. T. A.

Clevel.\nd, O. — The business formerly
run by J. Smith. Sr., will hereafter be
known as Smith & Son.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Christmas trade was good, and all are
unanimous that it was a good time.
There was a noticeable increase in the
demand for palms and flowering plants
for presents. Holly sales arc on the
increase and Christmas green is a thing
of the past, people did not buy it as here-
tofore and every dealer got stuck on it.
First-class violets sold readily at 35 cents
per dozen, but poorer stock is still on
hand. The demand was for roses and
carnations.

Crabb iS: Hunter's Christmas spccialtv'
was violets, they were the finest ever
ottered here. Henry Smith reached the
top notch on roses and his selects fetched
fancy prices. The (irand Rapids Floral
Co. made a financial hit with poinsettias.
Not a bad idea to be the only one stocked
up in one particular line for a novelty, it
usuallv takes. G. P. Crabk.

Straw Mats

For Hot Beds

...and...

Cold Frames.
SLFERIOR TO ALL OTHERS.

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PERKINS BROS., Kingston, N. J.

Write for Prices.

Kraft's Plant Tonic

For PLANTS, PALMS and FLOWERS

...A Wonderful Preparation for the Promotion of Plant Life. Destruction of Insects and Scale...

This is one of the greatest preparations for the use of Florists and Plant Growers ever
compounded. It gives to the foliage of plants treated the bright, fresh color of healthy,
growing vegetation. It destroys all insect life infecting the plant and eradicates scale.

Besides improving the color of the plant, it efl'ects a general betterment of its condition,
aiding nature in disseminating and retaining the sap and life of the plant. The Tonic
makes the foliage of the plant soft and pliable, and a beautiful bright green.

n'or scM^ n t 1^ Price per bottle, 25 cents.

84 & 86 RANDOtPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

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The American Florist.

Jan. (?,

More About Grates and Fuel.

Noticing a communication from "Suli-
scriber" in the issue of January 1 relative
to the quaUty of coal which is most advis-
able for use and as to the advisabilitj- of
putting in a "shaking grate," I feel
tempted to say a few words in addition
to your reply. Your advice to use pea
coal is in accordance with my views; but
while I do not feel warranted in saying
do not put in a shaking grate, I would
recommend Subscriber to hold on awhile,
first becoming convinced by his own prac-
tical experience that such an expense is
advisable. In burning peacoalvery little
shaking is necessary, in fact, you cannot
use it economically unless you refrain
from shaking often. Firemen who first
learn to bum hard coal of the larger
sizes after being accustomed to wood or
soft coal invariably make the mistake of
"poking" too often. The same is true of
those who change from large size hard
coal to the pea size; once in 24 hours for
mild weather and twice for cold weather
is enough. The easiest waj' to light a
fire is to use some coke, which lights
easily with wood. When the fuel is niceh'
burning, be careful to have the grate
completely covered, for a comer or two
uncovered will allow a draught to pass
through and deaden the fire. For a suc-
cessful pea coal fire it is necessary that
the grate be completely covered and the
mass should be even or smooth. It
requires some practice to throw on the
coal in order to spread it evenly. It
bums like oil, afterward forming a
crust, completelj' covering the grate sur-
face and requires more fuel when the
patches of live coal amount to about two-
thirds of the surface. Do not break this
crust, but spread a la3-er of coal about
half an inch thick over the whole. If a
hot fire is needed repeat often, thicker if
it is milder and you wish the fire to last
longer; but do not break this crust or use
the poker until it is piled up 8 or 10
inches, and never put on over two inches
of coal at once. You will get about as
much heat from two inches as from three
inches.

It is best to regulate matters so that
your fire place may be cleaned at 2 or 3
p. m., so that you are not bothered at
night to do more than shovel in coal.
When you clean out run your poker under
the fire, pulling it backward and forward.
The ashes fall through like flour, and if
any heavy clinker breaks off have a rake
at hand to pull it out of front door.
When you have all the fine dust worked
through, and the large clinkers out on
one side, that is, half of the grate surface,
pat the fire down smoothly, spread some
of the live coals from other side on top,
put on a layer of fresh coal, applj' draught
and delay cleaning other half until next
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AUen J K 599

American Boiler Co...i;l(;

Amllne EC... a'.'s

Aull Bros Paper and

BoxCo .: IM

BakerC F tini;

Bassett & Wash bum .,¥.«
Bayersdorfer H & Co 001

Beckert Theo F (ttS

BobblnkLC 004

Boerner Fred i»s

Bost^m Letter Co &97

Breck Jos 4 Son <03

Burley & Tyrrell tiOy

Barpee W Atlee A Co .t02

CannodyJ D 015

Cleveland Seed Co .. 002
Clucas & Boddlngton

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Cole Geo K & Co...
Conard & Jones Co..
Conley Jobn .i Son...

Cottage Gardena

Craig Bobt..

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Cannlngtaam J H

Darling C T . i«k

Dickinson Albert Co. iM

Dletscb A & Co 01.

DlUon J L IW

DomerFred ASons Co. 00'

DreerH A w

KhretF is'.

BUlott W H -53!

Sills & Pollworth. .5;«i txii

FsxOD M B W

Florist Pruning Shear

Ford Bros ivi

Galvln &Co 'ai

Gibbons H W «H

GlbUn & Co liU

Gomey Heater Co ou

H»UA«Bn 013

Hancock ft Bon 000

Hanson Christ 390

Hart M A 5'.w

Herr Albert M OOr

HerrDK OUS

Herrlngton A COS

HilJ Ku 4Co las rm

HlppardE ol.i

Rltohlngs&Co 010

Uolten & Hunkel Co. 000

H joker H M iJo 016

Horan Edw C 5;<9

Howard A B o'.'T

HonlKH S'.iS

Ullnots Cut Flower Coal's

Jeanlngs B B 697

Jones McDuffee &

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Kastlng W F i»IH

Kelsey Harlan P t.nl

Keller Bros i'14

Keller Geo & Son i;i4

Kennlcott Bros Co. . . -V.is

King J M hW

Knopff Oscar & Co....0lli
Kraft's Plant Tonic. . . 013
Kroeschell Bros C0...1UI

Kuehn 0 A OlHi

Kuhl Geo A 0*

Laraprecht AC t-iu

Lang J unuB .V.i!)

Lengenfelder C iwi

Lotelller & Sons .j'.i?

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Livingston's A W S006O03

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Lucas J & Co 014

Lynch W E 5as

Mader Paul 008

Manning Jacob W 01)4

ManzJ & Co 013

Marshall C L 608

May Jno N 009

McCarthy N F & Co... 599
McDonald & McManus599

McFadden W A oou

MlUang tVank 599

Monlnger J C Co 010

Morris Floral Co (TO

Mound City Flo Co. ...000
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NlemeyerHA 000

N Y Cut Flower Co....5'.l9

OHagan & King 004

Palmer The K T Co.. .601

Peacock W P 004

Pennock Sam'l S 599

Perkins Bros 013

PrinceAG&Co 598

QuakerClty Mo'h Wks.015

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Raynor J 1 599

Began Printing Co.... 002
Reed Glass & Paint Co 013

Reed & Keller eoo

Kelnberg Bros 596 0(17

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Rogers P'k Floral Co .598

Rolker A & Sons fm

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SoltauC 597

South Park Floral Co.007
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Stollery Bros 007

Struck J N 4 Bro 015

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Sutherland Geo A 599

SwahnsSons J G 014

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Toklo Nursery Co 003

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Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 15, 1898.

No. 502.

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THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

CONTENTS.

Thebusine.ss situ.'Uion (517'

Starting specimen <:hr\sant.heraums 618

Notes on some of the newer sweiit peas (318

The tournament of roses at Pasadena, t'al 618

Good geraniums. . . , , 619

Dendrobium nobile for Christmas 620

Xu old school florist 620

Politics and borti<;ulture in New York 620

C.vpripedium Rothschildianum crosses 621

Carnation notes 631

Flower shows 622

Cypripedium bellatulum album 622

Carnations Psyche and Painted Lady 623

Flower show suggestions .' 623

Philadelphia 624

Moss bank on greenhouse wall 624

Philadelphia from a grower's point of view 624

Boston .625

Farfugium maculatum 625

New York 625

Milwaukee 626

Chicago ,, 626

Cincinnati 626

Bursting carnation calyxes 62"

Buffalo ; 628

Obituary 628

Toronto 628

And the Nashville papers do it too 628

Greenhouse building 629

Catalogues received 629

Cut flower price lists received 629

St. Louis 632

The seed trade 633

Pittsburg. , [ 634

San Francisco 6.35

St. Paul 636

Cleveland 636

Death of Lily Dean 636

Rochester, N. Y 638

Election of oflSoers of the Florists' Insurance

Company 638

Carnation rust 639

The Horticultural Society of Chicago 640

Santa Cruz, Cal " 640

Among Chicago growers 641

Worcester, Mass 642

Cypripediums and Coelogyne failing to bloom

properly 642

Nashville, Tenn 643

Piping for hot water &43

Kennett Square, Pa ; 643

Helpful reminders 644

Shipments of plants to Michigan 645

Partnership ^46

From steam to hot water '647

.\t the close of 1897 reports were reciut'sted from our correspondents in all parts
of the country, covering the business of 1897 in comparison with the previous year
and opinions asked as to the outlook for the coming year. Instructions were given
that reports should be delayed until books were balanced and actual, instead of esti-
mated results could be given. The reports cover both the wholesale and retail
branches of the florist, seed and nursery trades, and from their large number and the
high standing of the firms reporting, we believe the results are well worth careful
consideration.

In general, a decided increase in the volume of business is shown and an exceed-
ingl3' hopeful feeling as to future prospects Shorter credits, larger percentage of cash
transactions, decrease in losses by failures and a decided tendency toward more care-
ful and conservative methods, together with the almost universal better feeling render
the outlook for the coming year an exceedingly bright one.

Among the florists, the wholesale lines show the greatest increase, and the plant
trade is, as was to be expected, rather better than the cut flower trade.

The nursery trade in the Pacific states has been exceedingly active and satisfac-
tory. In the middle and southwest, nursery stocks are short and higher prices, there-
fore, anticipated. Nurser3'men from Illinois east and south report no decided shoii:-
ages but a general feeling of confidence that prices will be good and demand better.

The seedsmen in the retail and catalogue lines, while not reporting a decided
increase last year, are looking for an increase this year, although it is too early
to judge at all accurately. Seed growing is so affected by climatic and personal fac-
tors that it is a waste of time to attempt to draw conclusions from growers' re])orts.
The wholesale seed trade shows only a slight advance. Shortages in certain lines and
good retail prospects cause anticipations of better things to come, however.

The following are summaries of all the lines in the different states:

STATE. CO.MPARISON WITH 1896. PROSPECTS.

Alabama Heavy increase Excellent.

Arkansas Slight increase Good.

California Decided increase in nursery lines;

others moderate Excellent.

Colorado Slight increase Much better.

Connecticut Slight increase Fair.

Delaware Slight increase Good.

District of Columbia Marked increase Very good.

Florida Slight increase Good.

Georgia Marked increase Excellent.

Illinois Moderate increase Good.

Indiana Moderate increase Good.

Iowa Decided increase Good.

Kansas About the same Not encouraging.

Kentucky About the same... Fair.

Louisiana About the same Fair.

Maine Moderate increase Good.

Alaryland Decided increase Much better.

Massachusetts Moderate increase Much better.

Michigan Marked increase Excellent.

Minnesota Moderate increase Fair.

Mississippi Slight decrease Better.

Missouri Decided increase Good.

Montana Moderate increase Fair.

Nebraska Slight increase Fair.

New Jersey Moderate increase Good.

New York City Conflicting reports Encouraging.

New York (outsideofthecity).. Moderate increase- Good.

North Carolina Decided increase Good.

North Dakota Decided increase Excellent.

Ohio Decided increase Excellent.

Oklahoma Decided increase Good.

618

The American Florist.

Jan. IS,

STATE. COMPARISON WITH 1896. PROSPECTS.

Oregon Moderate increase Good.

Peimsylvaiiia Marked increase Good.

Rhode Island Moderate increase Fair.

South Carolina Slight increase Fair.

South Dakota Slight increase Good.

Tennessee About the same Better.

Texas Moderate increase Excellent.

Virginia a Slight increase Good.

Washington Marked increase Excellent,

Wisconsin Moderate increase Fair.

Wyoming Decided decrease Not promising.

Starting Specimen Chrysanthemums.

Lengthening days remind us that it is
time to commence the propagation ot
chrysanthemums for specimen plants.
Varieties for this purpose should be of
medium height, and the stems well clad
with healthy foliage. The flowers should
be erect, fully double, of medium size and
distinct color. I make a trial of twenty-
five or more new varieties every year, but
it is seldom that more than three or four
prove suitable for exhibition. Among a
list of desirable varieties will be found
many old ones. Our stock plants are
nowin cold frames. By giving therngood
protection we are enabled to obtain cut-
tings at any time of nearly all the varie-
ties we wish to grow. Some few, espe-
cially those grown as single sternmed
specimens, are shy in producing cuttings.
These we place in a more genial tempera-
ture, our object being to get in our batch
as near as we can together. Stock plants
which have been kept in a higher temper-
ature than the cold frame continue grow-
ing, and in such cases it is better to cut
them back than take overgrown cuttings.
Opinions vary as to the proper time to
take cuttings. I have been in the habit of
inserting them early in January'. While
this gave a longer season of growth, it
often happened that cuttings taken so
early ran to bloom prematurely. Some
are ruined for the season and others con-
siderably set back, while a few break
again and make good plants. Ivory,
Cullingfordii and John Shrimpton have
made good plants, after breaking into
bud early, and pompons are liable to
behave in this way. My experience has
been that cuttings struck about the mid-
dle of February make the best plants,
although one lot of prize winners I know
of were started in March. Preference
should always be given to root cuttings
over those growing on the stem. When I
find a variety that persistently refuses to
make root cuttings, prodiicing only stem
cuttings, I shake it out, put it into a
smaller pot and grow it directly into a
specimen. The only fault I find with such
is that they make specimens of too large
a size.

Chrysanthemums will root in any tem-
perature above freezing, and in England
it is customary in many places to insert
them in pots placed in cold frames. By
this plan it is claimed the plants are
strengthened in constitution, but I am not
aware that it makes much difference,
especially in a plant that responds to
good culture so quickly as does the chrys-
santhemum. 'We use an ordinary propa-
gating bed with a bottom heat of about
60°, and a minimum air temperature of
50°. This insures quick rooting, giving
us the space for other stock. Cuttings
should be prepared with a sharp knife,
and shorn of a few of the lower leaves,
and the tips of the upper ones, which
would otherwise hang about the base of
the cuttings and encourage damping.
When this takes place it is almost impos-
sible to prevents its spread through the
whole bed. They will need ,-i libcrrd sup-

ph- of water for the first few days, and
thorough shading when the sun shines.
They should be rooted in about three
weeks and then may be put into small
pots, using a rather light compost.

The following list of new varieties are
well worth trying as specimens: Mrs. J.
Withers, Martin A. Kyerson, West New-
ton, President Leon Say, J. H. Woodford,
Lawn Tennis, Casco and Katherine
Leech. T. D. H.

Notes on Some of the Newer Sweet Peas.

The past season was a peculiar one in
the vicinit}' of Detroit, and seemed to
have a curious effect upon some varieties
of sweet peas, notably Blanche Fern,-,
Extra Earh- Blanche Ferry and Little
Dorrit. I had nine different stocks of
these sorts planted in trial, occupying
altogether some seventy-five feet of double
rows, and among the thousands of flow-
ers produced there was not a single
normal colored blossom, all being to a
greater or less degree like the sport c;illed
American Belle, with pink or pink and
white striped wings instead of the nearlj-
white ones of the normal flower.

It is a curious fact that the two stocks
of Little Dorrit (which were from unim-
peachable sources) shoidd show preciseh'
the same sportive tendency as the Blanche
Ferry though I understand that Mr.
Eckford developed it from entirely differ-
ent strains. Some of the identical lots
of seed used were planted in other Detroit
gardens and also at Toledo, Ohio and on
the Huron Peninsula; and while the
Detroit flowers were like my own, the
Toledo and Huron plantings furnished
some of the finest and most typical colored
blooms I ever saw. This known varia-
tion in these varieties illustrates the effect
that cultural conditions often have over
the sweet pea and make it probable that
some of the other varieties of which I am
to write developed abnormally and
behaved differently at Detroit than at
other places.

The Bride. This new white is certainlj'
well worthy of a place. The vine, while
not quite so hardy and floriferous as that
of Emih' Henderson is more so than that
of Blanche Burpee, and the individual
flowers are ftilly as fine in size, form and
color, in fact cannot be distinguished from
those of the latter sort. The especial
merit of the variety, however, is in its
length, strength and grace of flower stem
and the disposition of the blooms thereon,
being one of our best sorts in these respects,
and forming an exceedingly graceful
bunch. To nie this quality of gracefulness
of stem and poise of flower is an impor-
tant element of merit and should be con-
sidered in the same way as size form and
color in estimating the relative merit of
varieties. Sweet peas ai-e seldom enjojed
as a single stem, but either as growing on
the vine or gathered into a bunch to add
to the attractiveness of dress or surround-
ings, so that availability for this purpose
is surely worthy of consideration.

Prima Donna. This is quite similar to
Katherine Tracy and I will compare it

with that variet3-. At Detroit it was a very
vigorous grower, producing a great num-
ber of flower stems, each with three or
four blossoms, four to the stem being as
common in this variety as three in the
other. The stems are heavier and the
flowers more stiffly placed and less grace-
fully poised and roll much more, so that
though there are more of them they
formed a less graceful and effective bunch
and the row at no timelooked as brilliant
as that of its American rival. In color as
grown at Detroit they are about alike,
both being a uniform shade of soft and
delicate but brilliant rose pink or blush
crimson, rather better diffused and nuire
persistent in Katherine Tracy.

The standard of the English sort was a
little — and but a little — the largest and
best in form, being a little fuller at the
base. .Vt first it is well expanded and
nearly flat with just sufficient incurve to
give grace but it soon rolls forward in a
wa\- which though graceful, lessens the
effectiveness of the flower, while that of
the American sort remains boldh'
expanded till it fades. The wings were
larger and better formed but to my taste
less gracefulh- rolled. I 'saw the two
varieties growing in the same gardens in
New Vork and Vermont where they
developed relatively about as at Detroit,
but in Canada Katherine Tracy did much
better, being very large and persistent
and fine in color, while Prima Donna did
not do so well as at Detroit. On the other
hand in California Prima Donna did
decidedly the best, being far better in size,
form and color and the standard rolling
much less than at Detroit, while as grown
there Katherine Tracy was no better in
size and was poorer in color than in
Michigan, and very much inferior to the
Canadian blooms.

Royal Rose. This seems to me the
largest and finest formed sweet pea yet
introduced The plant is strong growing
and produces a good number of stout
flower stems bearing two or three close
set and a little stiffly poised flowers. The
standard is of immense size and of great
substance; it is nearly round with its
longest diameter a little lielowthe center.
It is boldly expanded and remains nearly
flat till the last. The wings are very large
and thick, beautifully incurved rather
than rolled and retain their form better
than most. If taken off and laid flat the
pair will exactly cover the standard. In
color the flower is a cold purple pink,
something like, though a shade darker,
than Apple Blossom, and it is nearly the
same shade throughout except in the
back of the standard, where it is darker.
This is a magnificent flower, but it is one
to admire rather than love and in spite of
its size and beautj- it is not likely to
become as popular as some of its softer
colored and more winning sisters.

Will W. Tracy.

The Tournament of Roses at Pasadena, Cal.

Nowhere in all his course did the sun
shine on a fairer scene or a happier people
than when Pasadena "received" the new-
year with her ninth annual tournament
of roses. As grandly and gaily as in the
years gone by, blue and gold — the tourn-
ament colors — the blue for her mountains
and her skies the gold for her oranges and
poppies of her hillsides and her valleys,
gaily fluttered on every side, for theentire
city was magnificently decorated. Along
all the principal avenues and streets,
from poles, wires and every ;ivailable
place, proudly floated and waved banners
and streamers. Business houses and
private residences were l.'ivishly decorated

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THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES AT PASADENA, GAL.

with the same festal colors. There is but
one Pasadena and one tournament of
roses on New Year, and the wonderful
display this year fully merited the admir-
ation and applause that greeted it by the
multitude that came to see this unique
spectacle.

The day was perfect, what in the east
would be termed an ideal spring day, and
the myriads of people who thronged the
streets were clad in the daintiest of sum-
mer attire. Twenty thousand is the
estimated number of visitors. They saw
a floral procession a mile in length, men
and women, animals and vehicles almost
hidden from view in their garlands of
flowers. There were wagon loads ot
roses, carnations, callas, acacias, orange
blossoms, marguerites and marigolds,
poppies and poinsettias, pines and jjepper
branches, and unnumbered strings of
smilax. It is estimated that over one ton
of flowers, vines, etc., were used for the
fire department's tasty decorations.
Whence came all these? It was expected
that owing to the recent frosts there
would be a great scarcity of all kinds of
flowers, but the immense quantitj" used
on this occasion was a revelation even to
old residents here and shows how rapidly
vegetation recuperates in this favored
clime.

For weeks all those who intended par-
ticipating in this reception had been
planning something that would merit
first prize, for be it understood there is a
generous rivalry for prizes, and each one
endeavors to surpass all others in his
class. Thus it is that so much time and
so many flowers are used to produce the
artistic effects that are so charming We
would gladh' describe each of the individ-

ual entries in this wonderful procession
but space will permit of a brief note of
only the most interesting. Scores must
pass unnoticed whose merit deserve
special mention, but the editor will frown
and say cut it short.

Our illustrations show four interesting
entries in the procession. The coach of
the members of the Chamber of Commerce
of Los Angeles was drawn by six white
horses and the decorations were very
elaborate. The Hotel Green coach was
drawn by ba\' horses, the harness
wrapped in green and scarlet and this
effect carried out in the decorations also,
red geraniums being principally used.
The ladies in the coach were all costumed
in white with .scarlet "furbelows" and
trimmings. The young men's bicycle
club with decorated wheels and white
costumes made a very noticeable display;
the young man in the black costume has
just finished a 14,000 mile journey on the
wheel beside him. The other figure is a
young man representing a Spanish
Cavallero. He carries the first prize
banner.

Good Geraniums.

By request I give a list of the best and
most deserving varieties for general culti-
vation as they have come under my
observation. I do not claim that this
list contains all the varieties worth grow-
ing, nor shall I confine myself to the new
varieties, but name the best sent out dur-
ing the past twelve j-ears, omitting the
new ones to be offered for 1898, thus giv-
ing a list of good varieties that can be
purchased at a price within the reach of

any grower. The varieties best adapted
for massing or bedding purposes are
marked thus"X," yet many of the others
are fair bedders, but they are especiallv
suitable for market purposes owing to
their fine flowers or distinct colors.

Double scarlet — x M. Alphonse Ricard,
X Acteon, x J. J. Harrison, x W. P. Sim-
mons, X \Vm. Kelway, Mme. Bacot.

Single scarlet — x Theodore Theulier, x
M. P. Olombel, x W. A. Chalfant,
Athlete, Deuil de Miribel.

Double dark red and crimson shades —
x S. A. Nutt, X A. Dupre, x Mme. Dupont,
X Le Cid, Edward Danglede, Eugene
Lambert, Francois Magnard, x M. A.
Borie, aine.

Double white — x Mme. Buchner, x La
Favorite, x Mme. Ayme Chevreliere.

Double salmon shades — x Wilhelm Pfit-
zer, Beaute Poitevine, x Dr. Audiguier,
Ruy Bias, x.Gloire de France, x Mme.
Wettstein.

Single salmon shades — x H. Dauthenav,
X Mrs. E. G. Hill, x Van Dael, x Baroniie
de Scalibert, x Mrs. .\. Blanc.

Double pink and rose shades— x Emile
de Girardin, x Mary Hill, Claire Fre-
mont, X Comtesse de Castries, x Francis
Perkins (Bailej-'s Pink), Surprise, x Le
Contable, x Catulle Mendes, Marguerite
Pinon, X De Lacepede, x Due de Mer-
temart.

Single pink and rose shades — x Gran-
ville, X ^Ime. du Luc, x Madonna, Mme.
Alphonsine Thome, M. Poirier.

Single white — x L'Aube, x Mrs. J. M.
Garr, x Marguerite de Layre.

Other distinct colors — x Mme. Bruant,
Fleure Poitevine, J. Sallier, Dr. Arguey-
rolles, X Pres. Victor Duljois, x Mme.

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jaulen, Baron Foache.Camille Bemardin.
The above varieties are described in
nearly all the leading wholesale cata-
loj^ues, hence I will not take room for
description here. In conclusion I wish to
say a word to that class of geranium
growers who make the claim that their
customers only demand about three vari-
eties. I pitj' the patrons of such a man.
If growers will include in their stock some
of the new and distinct colors, they will
lie surprised how speedily their patrons
will appreciate the new and good things
in geraniums, as they do in new carna-
tions. A. T. Simmons.

DENDROBIUM NOBILE IN 6-INCH POT-

Dendrobium Nobile for Christmas.

Here is a photograph of one of theDen-
drobiums, nobile, grown for the holiday
trade in 6-inch pots; they were grown in
a close atmosphere all last summer until
September 1 , when we removed them to
a lighter and more axry house, keeping
them only moderately moist, but they
were not allowed to become dry at any
time. The temperature in this house was
at no time above 80° and since October,
when fire was started, we endeavored to
maintain a night temperature of between
r)()° and 60° with an increase of about
10° in the daytime. The joints com-
menced swelling slowly soon after the
plants were hung up near the glass in
this house, and those in the warmer end
came out splendidly just in time for the
holiday trade.

Most all of our plants are home-grown
j'oung stock, not imported; it takes sev-
eral years to jjroduce good-sized plants,
but when four or five rooted top growths
are placed together in a pot or pan,
we may generally expect a fair speci-
men of the size mentioned after two
years' growths from the start, some of
the smaller and weaker growths may
not be in that shape until the season
after that. They are, however, very easy
to manage and when grown together
with palms cause but very little extra
labor. They receive their waterings while
we are syringing the palms, occupy no
valuable space, because they are sus-
jjended from the roof over the other
plants, and are repotted but once a year.

We have some larger and older specimens
which do not receive a yearly repotting,
merely a removal of the top layer of
sphagnum; some of these plants are in
1 0-inch pans and have for several years
produced remarkably long and stout
canes under the same treatment; they are
not vet in bloom but are well set with
buds. J. B. K.

An Old School Florbt.

( )n December 29 last, a reception was
held in honor of the eighty-third birthday
of John Dick, which was attended by
man3' of the members of the craft of this
city who called to extend their congratu-
lations, present him with a cane and pass
a few hours with their old friends once
more.

Mr. Dick has lived in Philadelphia since
1836, coming herefrom Edinburgh, where
he was born in 1814. He landed in this
country with a good constitution, the
lawful amount of clothing and a deter-
mination to get along. This v^fas the
extent of his capital. He soon secured
employment, however, working for An-
drew Dr\-burgh, a commercial florist, and
ns a private gardener to Dr. Pepper.

In 183S he started in business with
fames Ritchie, at America and Oxford
streets, the firm name being Ritchie &
Dick. It may be interesting to state that
their friends advised them against the
venture, as there were already two firms
well established, Andrew Dryburgh and
James Sherwood, and there would not be
enough business for them all.

Their location was a matter of concern
to them; the refusal of a large plot of
ground on which the building of the Union
League now stands on Broad street
below Chestnut, for the up-town prop-
erty, proved be be a grand mistake, the
Broad street land value being worth now
at least $600,000 while the place selected
would not realize one-tenth of this sum
at the present day. It has long ceased to
he a floral establishment.

The firm of Ritchie & Dick, in spite of
the great competition (?) was quite suc-
cessful. One of their early ventures, that
of forcing strawberries, proved a failure,
Mr. Dick saying that when thej' bloomed
they were found to be all "he uns" and
would not set fruit.

In 1850 Mr. Dick purchased a farm of
some fifteen acres at Fifty-second and
Darbj' Road and erected some green-
houses, and here commenced a business
which grew to be one of the largest in the
country. He grew largely the then pop-
ular plants of the day, camellias, daphne,
Oleo fragrans, gardenias and azaleas, and
did a large business in the southern states,
where this class of plants were hardy.
Later t)n he was a large importer of new
plants from Europe and made many trips
abroad to personally inspect the novel-
ties. He was among the first to import
the new geraniums, coleus and other bed-
ding stock. These he grew in large C|uan-
tities, often devoting a house or more to
one variety. During the busy spring sea-
son the wagons of the dealers stood in
long lines waiting their turn at his gates.
He also conducted a city store for the sale
of seeds and plants, first at Second and
Market, afterwards moved to Twelfth
and Market, and finally to 1721 Chestnut
street, where he continued until 1876,
when he sold out to J. Ktft & Son. Dur-
ing the time the camellia was in demand,
Mr. Dick had large quantities for sale,
the holiday price being $50 per hundred.

Mr. Dick was a great economist and
built his houses at comparatively small
expense. They were erected mostly on

JOHN DICK.

the side of slope facing south with the sill
but a foot abovethesurface of the ground.
When the house was low, the walks were
depressed to give heail room. Heinvented
a saddle back tubular boiler, with hollow
grate bars for water, so as to absorb all
the heat possible.

At one time he was qxiite largelj' inter-
ested in the nursery business and was an
extensive grower of fruit and shade trees.

Mr. Dick was a good judge of real
estate and made many profitable invest-
ments. His holdings now adjoining his
homestead amimnt to about thirty acres,
which has grown very valuable and
is being rapidly encroached on for build-
ing lots.

About 1883 he sold his interests in his
greenhouses to his son, John Dick, Jr.,
who continued the business for a time.
The houses have now all been removed
and nothing remains but the old home-
stead, where Mr. Dick still resides.

Mr. Dick has a very kind and genial
disposition and is a man of correct habits.
He believes that tobacco and liquors are
injurious to the system and never in-
dulges in these luxuries. He has alwaj'S
been very methodical and never believed
in forcing himself to fatigue. His custom
has alwa^-s been to take a nap after din-
ner even in the busiest season.

Mr. Dick's family consists of three
daughters and one son. The Halliday
Bros., of Baltimore, are his grandsons.
His wife, who was a sister of his former
partner, died a few years ago. In ap-
pearance Mr. Dick is quite hale and
hearty and his only infirmity is that his
memorj' for dates and faces does not
serve him as well as in the days of "Auld
Lang Syne." K.

Politics and Horticulture in New York.

'I'll plcui^li iilieiLd in Tammanv
v.. Ill- soil sliould be well spaded;

"I'is wril 1,1 be .1 Gardiner
Ami kee() tbe ground well Grady-ed.

But flowers exposed to too much sun
Soon wilt and droop quite faded:

.\nd thus "lis good, as understood.
To keep your plants well Shea-ded.

The fine arts, too, are good to know,
.Vnd that your voice be heard,

'Twere well to practice singing, so
You'll Carroll like a Bird!

—New York World.

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G21

Massaianuin .

Sanders

A. De Lairesse

Sanders

Mars

Sanders

Neplime . . .

Sanders

I^ord Derby . .

Statter .

Kxcelsior . . .

. Statter .

Y'niir ....

. Measure

Cypripedium Rothschildianum Crosses.

Mr. A. Herrington was in Philadeli)hia
a short time ago, and it was a treat to
COMIC ill contact with the man who lia.s
rccoiiHiiciulcd that a course in cypriijc-
(liuiiis would appear to be in order at the
winter meetings of the Florists' Clubs.
Personally, nothing would please nie bet-
ter. The diliiculty would be in securing
suflieieiit teachers to go around. I have
a plan to propose which I will unfold
later on.

It was interesting to listen to Mr. Her-
rington when speaking about hybrid, or
rather seedling orchids, the results of
crosses, especially among cypripediums.
Here is his list with Rothschildianum as
one of t'.ie parents:

.\'ame. Kaiser. Parents.

iC.superciliare xC.
Rothschildianum
C. Curtisii x C.
Rothschildianum
C. Harri.si'm x C.
\ Rothschildianum
1 C. lo grande x C.
"( Rothschildianum
I C. Rothschildi'm
'( X C. superbiens
fC. Rothschildi'm
( X C. Harrisianum
f C. Hookers: x C.
) Rothschildianum
fC. superbiens xC.
( Rothichildianum

Of the above one only appears in the
l.S<)4edition of Williams' Orchid Grower's
Manual, the first one on the list, nameh-,
Massaianum, and they are all of Euro-
pean origin. Mars and Excelsior it will
be noticed have the same parentage, the
difference being that the crosses are
reversed. Lord Derbj' and W. R. Lee are
blood relations, and in this ease also the
crosses are reversed, and it is a noticeable
fact that there is a close relationship
between the two varieties mentioned, and
the one raised by Mr. H. Clinkaberry and
named Edwin Lonsdale, for superbiens
(sometimes called Veitehianum), is a
superior form of barbatum, and barba-
tum is one of the parents of Mr. Clinka-
berry's seedling. It is presumed that
they are all sufficiently different to war-
rant the retaining of distinct names,

Here comes another ticklish point. It ap-
pears that since the above list of cypripe-
dium crosses hasbeen made known by Mr.
Herrington, he has learned that a seed-
ling has been raised in the orchid houses
of H. Graves, Esq., which has the identi-
cal parentage as that of Mr. Clinka-
berry, and which flowered for the first
time over a year ago and again during
the v'ear just passed. Here is where
something more than a school is neces-
sarv. Supposing the two varieties which
originated in the respective establish-
ments of Messrs. H. Graves and C. G.
Roebling, on comparison prove to be so
nearly alike as to render it unadvisable
to retain the two distinctive names.
Which name should have priority, that is,
if Mr. Graves' seedling has been given a
name? In my judgment the name given
to Mr. Roebling's seedling sliould be
given precedence, because it has been pub-
licly exhibited with a name attached, and
recognized by the award of a silver medal
by a horticultural society, which has a
standing in tlie world of horticulture
nearlj- everj'where.

Since exceptions have been made to the
reports which appeared in the trade
papers in reference to the standing of this
variety among seedling cypripediums, it
behooves us to endeavor to make a state-
ment in relation thereto. The committee
of arrangements of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society desiring to do jus-
tice to Mr. Roebling's seedling, sought
prchid experts among the visiting breth-

/PHIPEDIUM EDWIN LONSDALE.

ren and secured Messrs. John Thatcher
and F. L. Atkins, the latter is well known
as having been connected for a number of
years with the late firm of Pitcher &
Manda, and the former was until recently
orchid grower in the gardens of Homer
Bass, Esq., England, and now with
Charles Dissel, Esq., Wynnewood, Pa.
These two gentlemen are enthusiastic
lovers of orchids, and after deliberately
examining the plant and flower, with the
description handed in, recommended that
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
make an award of a silver medal, and the
statement that it was believed to be the
first seedling cypripedium, the result of a
cross in which Rothschildianum was one
of the parents, to flower in this couuti-y
or in Europe, was to the best of my recol-
lection made incidentally and was not a
part of the judges' report.

The remedy against a repetition of sim-
ilar errors would be for an orchid commit-
tee to be appointed by the S. A. F., whose
duty it shall be to solicit registrations of
all seedling orchids as soon as in bloom,
with pedigree and descriptions, and if
possible let it be exhibited before any reg-
ularly organized horticultural society or
Florists' or Gardeners' Club, and if it be
found sufficiently distinct to warrant the
giving of a varietal name, let it be done,
and in that way we would have a perma-
nent record for our guidance in the future,
as these records would be reported to the

S. A. F. at its annual meetings, and thus
become a part of the proceedings and be
[printed in the published records of that
good old society. L.

Carnation Notes.

When the little white roots or feeders
push through the soil, as they are doing
now, it may safely be taken for granted
that the plants are in vigorous health and
searching for nourishment. This is there-
fore the proper time to supply more food;
but before we attempt its application, it
will be well to remove all the scum and
loose dirt that may have gathered on the
surface of the beds, taking care that under
no circumstance the soil is so far dis-
turbed as to injure the young roots. The
best food for present use will be found in
a mulch of well decayed manure and good
live soil thoroughh^ mixed and in equal
parts. This compost should be reduced to
a tolerably fine condition, for it has been
found that when the soil is applied in a
rough state, the beds are liable to become
stagnant on account of the presence of
many hard lumps of earth which retard
the circulation of air in the beds, thus
preventing that periodical drying-out
which is essential to a healthy condition
of the soil.

Good sheep manure makes an excellent

mulch, if one is so situated as to be able

I to procure it easily, and chicken manure

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Jan. /J,

is also good. But in using both these
manures, it is necessarj- that some care
be exercised so as not to apph-
them when thej' are in a verj' green con-
dition, for they are then very fierce and
quiclv in action. This caution, however,
should not be carried to the opposite
extreme, emploj-ing that mass of dust and
dried chips, of little or no strength, which
is sometimes given the name of sheep
manure. In the case of such varieties as
are slow in maturing, the addition of a
little nitrate of soda to the nmlch will be
beneficial — the full of a 5-inch pot to suf-
ficient mulch to cover 50 linear feet of a
6-foot bench, thoroughly mixing the
nitrate with the soil.

In using nitrate of soda, we prefer it
only moderately crushed, for several
applications of water are then necessary
before it dissolves, thus insuring to the
roots a gradual and extended rather than
a large and immediate supply of this
stimulant. The soil here contains little
or no lime, and we find it an advantage
to supply the deficiency to some extent in
the preparation of our bench compost,
especialh' in the case of weak stemmed
varieties. This also requires renewal in
some measure just now, and therefore,
before the nmlch is applied, we scatter a
light coating of wood ashes over the sur-
face of the beds. Bone meal, in the case
of varieties with stiff stems and heavy
growth, serves the same purpose to our
entire satisfaction. But as the conditions
and circumstances of the growers are so
varied, rules as to the use of fertilizers so
impossible of universal application, the
foregoing hints are not to be inteqireted
as other than mere suggestions which
practical men will modify or enlarge
upon according to the needs of their dif-
ferent soils and their favorite varieties.
C. \Y. Johnson.

Flower Sho^fs.

THE BOSTON I'OINT IIF VlliW.

Chrysanthenmm exhibitions in Boston
are given by the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Societj', the prize list being based
on the annual appropriation made by the
executive committee, subject to the Soci-
ety's approval, in December of the pre-
vious year. The schedule for the full list
of exiiibitons of the incoming year is
printed and distributed to members of
the Society on January 1. .\s the Mass-
achusetts Horticultural Society is a
wealthy organization, owning its exhibi-
tion halls and in receipt of a substantial
annual revenue, the financial qtiestion has
not the importance here that it neces-
sarily assumes in most other localities.
In fact, oxit of over twenty exhibitions
which are regularly scheduled for each
year all are free to the public excepting
two, one of which is the Chrysanthemum
Show, and in making up the premium
list the advancement and development of
horticulture is the main consideration
with the committee, thequestion of finan-
cial support being a minor one.

To make the show an exponent of the
best achievements in chrj-santhemum
culture up to date, an artistic and pro-
fessional success, neglecting no class, is
the first aim of the schedule committee
and the arrangement committee. Uni-
formity is sought in vases, labels, tables
and other adjuncts, and business cards
are prohibited in all cases. Blooms
shown on flat boards are not provided
for, being regarded as deficient artisti-
calh- and practically as the important
points of stem and foliage are absent in
such arrangements. Exhibitors of previ-
ous years are freely consulted in making
up the schedule and their suggestions

and criticisms as to specifications in the
various classes are given careful atten-
tion, it being rightly assumed that if the
preferences of exhibitors are reasonably
catered to, the best and fullest results are
thereby assured.

Neither of the Society's halls are large
enough to accommodate the chrysanthe-
nuim exhibition, which is thus of neces-
sity' divided into two sections, the cut
flower section occupying the lower hall
and the plants the upper hall. This
makes the employment of music as an
attraction of the show somewhat awk-
ward and it is not done, although there
is no question that it would assist in
drawing a larger attendance than is

riskj' investments. It is plainlj- evident
that the public are pretty well satisfied
to get their knowledge of floricultural
progress from the windows of the enter-
prising florists, which costs them noth-
ing, and their recreation in the more sen-
sational and exciting entertainments now
so generally provided.

It seems that this discouraging condi-
tion is not confined to any one locality
but prevails in nearly all quarters and to
affairs managed according to varying
standards. I'nfortunately, not many of
our horticultural societies or florists'
clubs are able to do as the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society does, year after
year, and young organizations will

CYPRIPEDIUM BELLATULUM ALBUM.

attracted by the displaj- of plants and
flowers alone, for in these realistic, hus-
tling days of kinetoscopes and "continu-
ous performance" houses, exhibitions of
"still life" are a verj* feeble attraction.
The time honored stufled Santa Claus in
the big store windows has had to give
way to the live reality and in the familiar
rug weavers, cigarette makers, candy
pullers and muffin bakers we recognize the
concessions of the storekeepers to the
demand of the restless public for some-
thing that "goes."

In the earlier da^'S of chrysanthemum
shows when Mikado music and chr\-san-
anthemums were twin "fads" (it was
nmmmoth pumpkins ageneration earlier)
the twisted and eccentric freaks that the
chrysanthemum culture of the times
brought forth excited the public curiosity
for a while and supplied the sensational
features so essential to financial success,
but this could not last always and
todaj' we find that chr\-santhemum
shows, intensely interesting as the3-
are to experts and growers, have lost
much of their magnetism for the general
public, and that although nuun- thought-
ful and well-meaning men have tried to
tell us how to manage successfully grand
flower shows (thej- are all "grand" now-
a-daj's), the discouraging fact comes
home to us with increasing frequence-
each year, that flower shows unaccom-
panied bj- sensational features are almost
sure to fall short when the cash receipts
are counted and that even in conjunction
with other attractions they are rather

wiseh- hesitate before venturing on such
enterprises without having first obtained
such guarantees as to premiums and
other expenses as will secure them against
possible embarrassment, while the other
societies may find it necessary- to discon-
tinue their exhibitions or make such
reductions in their premium lists and
changes in their policy as will be a great
misfortune for the cause of practical
floriculture.

Cypripedium Bellatulum Album.

This lovely pure white form of Cypri-
pedium bellatulum was exhibited for the
first time in this country at Boston, Jan-
uary 1, by Mr. W. \V. Lunt, who was
awarded for it a silver medal by the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
Cypripediums as a class have not enjoyed
that popularity for commercial cut-
flower purposes that they merit, because
of the absence of bright clear self colors
and in many of the much-lauded varieties
of recent introduction the novice finds but
little to enthuse over. The flower we
illustrate is an exception. May we not
reasonably hope that the labors of our
patient cypripedium hybridizers may yet
result in placing within reach of our com-
mercial growers, varieties with flowers as
handsome as this white bellatulum, but
(there's always a "but''), with longer
stems. Mr. Lunt grows Cypripedium
bellatulum in a rather high and moist
temperature and in as strong light as
possible, except direct sunlight.

iSgS.

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Carnations Psyche and Painted Lady.

The subjects of our illustration are new-
varieties jjrown by E. G. Hill & Co.,
Kichniond, Intl.

Psyche is of the Helen Keller type but
said to be a free bloomer and ver^- easy
to do.

Fainted Lad}' is a red of fine size and
luiild and a very free bloomer. It is
between the color of Tidal Wave and
scarlet. Both varieties were exhiliitcd at
Cincinnati last week.

Chrysanthemum Certificates.

Mr. Stollery's views as presented in a
recent number of the American Florist
are alike interesting and valuable.

The liest way to determine the value of
a novelty submitted to the society fur a
certificate is exactly what is wanted, and
anything that has a practical bearing
upon the subject will be accepted .-is an
article of faith in the chrysanthemum
creed. The officers of the society are alike
popular, genial and efficient, and I am
assured, desire all resultant good possi-
ble. What the society should strive for
is a stronger membership— active and
associate. The annual membership fee of
Init $1 ought to line up the entire rank
and file of the trade, and an annual exhi-
l)ition under the auspices of the Chrysan-
themum Society of America would lie
e.xtremeh' gratifying to all concerned.

But we hear on all sides that horticul-
tural enterprises of this sort are non-
paying, and therefore to provide suitable
exchequer we shall need to enlist the
interest and aid of enthusiastic amateurs
and connoiseurs towards maintenance.
Surely there are some fortunate individu-
als who possess spot cash from some
lucrative wheat deal or other to help us
out. The poor grower is liberal to the
extent of his resources, but is fiat down
as to pocket. V\'\\y not advertise for an
exhibition fund andendowment? thevery
novelty of which might attract some
prince of beneficence! Something like this,
say. Wanted! $1,000,000 endowment!!
for the worthiest horticultural enter-
prise extant — to be established in the hu-
manitarian interests of art and nature,
irrespective of cretds or adverse opinion,
and the same to constitute a perpetual
memorial of perennial good-will to the
race in matters horticultural!

It is plain to be seen that the inception
is monumental. All that is needed is a
substantial base and corner-stone of cash
in hand. Provide me the cash and I will
consult at once a horticultural architect,
some generous-minded soul who will draw
the plans liberal enough, but not draw
too heavily on our resources. Say, but
it would boom the chrysanthemum busi-
ness, now wouldn't it? Every class
would l)e represented and still there
would be room for more novelt}' and less
monotony — and we wouldn't need to
fret, worry or wonder where in thunder
the money -was coming from to liquidate
expenses. Expense account is the hard-
est of all to liquidate, nobody seems will-
ing to "shake" or "set 'em up!" Just think
of it! An endowed flower show! Whj', every
city would scramble for it, and congress
would have to decide the matter, like the
World's Fair, and a national charter
would be presented complimentan,-, and
the band would play national airs! It
would rival a ^Iadison Square liorse
show without any horse-play, and this
would be the millenium era of horticul-
ture!

Aerial flights of fancy often reach remote
possibilities, while prosy plodders actu-
ally prefer conventional ruts. The world

CARNATIONS PSYCHE AND PAINTED LADY.

is wide! All of which may be considered
nonsense, still if you will read "between
the lines," can j-ou not discern some
method in my madness? "Trifles light as
air unhinge a world's history." To go
back to the point of convergence. Judg-
ing chrysanthemum novelties — sports and
seedlings — my thought on the subject is
to accept Mr. Stollery's offer as to three
specimen blooms — and to gain a certifi-
cate let them pass at least three of the
committees. This ought to determine
enough comparative merit to entitle an
award. Geographically it is almost im-
possible to reach all the committees, in
good form, with novelties. It really
seems necessary to have the work of one
committee corroljorate another.

There ought to be some classification
of colors, shades, tones and tints, as the
equation of personal taste presents
diverse inequalities. One creanu- white
scores low, another higher, and still an-
other high, low. Jack and game! 25
points. Several of the yellows fare the
same way. Color means simply color
and not variety. I believe the variety is
often judged with the color, instead of
separate. In speaking of variety I nat-
urally refer to individuality. In puzzling
over the report of the general committee,
taken as a whole, what do we understand
by fullness? I always supposed double-
ness was the special significance. Wm.
H. Chadwick is thoroughly double to the
center; it has never shown' the least sug-
gestion of an eye, and yet the different
committees scale it 9, 10, 14, 15. A sport
of Mrs. Jerome Jones, with an eye, scores
14 points. When Mrs. Jerome Jones or
Maud Dean are well done the eye is fully
covered and is no objection; again its
prominence is an objection. Here is a

nice point for discrimination, and another
is size, that is still more of a bugbear.
The question before the house is, how
large must a chrysanthemum bloom
measure to score the full number of points?
Don't all speak at once, gentlemen. The
work of the committee is not to see how
man}- varieties can be turned down, but
to judge fairly those that possess distinct-
ive merit. And it nmst be plainly shown
that points count as per accepted sched-
ule. Withal there is too much latitude
for personal taste and prejudice.

As for myself I have no individual griev-
ance with any of the committees; however,
there is some needed revision of the pres-
ent system of judging, and some of the
measures involved are vital. Aside from
its bloom, let me once see a variety grow-
ing and I can satisfy myself better as to
its intrinsic merit. Equality of growth
and bloom is the desired Mecca.

Grove P. Rawson.

Flower Show Suggestions.

A correspondent calls attention to the
successful nin of the international exhibi-'
tion at Hamburg, Germany last year,
and contrasts it with the failure which
has so far attended the effort to make
flower shows popular on this side of the
water. To the greater love for art which
prevails among the Germans is attributed
in large part, the favor which such insti-
tutions find there, and the origin of this
is carefully traced and placed to the
credit of the teaching imparted to the
youthful mind in school days, while our
educational system tends rather to pro-
mote commercial enterprise. It is further
held that there is a lack of variety in our
exhibitions, and that the large premiums
arc too frequently given to the specialties

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T HE A MERICA X F L O R I S T.

Jan. /J-,

of a few exhibitors as opposed. to the
great varietj' of common plants which
from their associations and simphcity of
culture appeal to the public in general.

In conclusion Mr. E. advocates an
extension of the consideration already
given gardeners and their employers in
these matters, suggests an admission fee
graded to meet the circumstances of the
various classes of a comnmnity, with a
S-cent ticket for school children, and
teachers free, and advises that competent
persons be appointed to describe the
e.xhil)its for the newspapers.

Philadelphia.

GOOD TROSPECTS FOR .\ BUSY SEASON. —
PRICES DOWN. — MR. HE.iCOCK SELLS HIS
NEW PINK SEEDLING, ELIZABETH. — VIS-
ITORS.

Orchids seem to be having a season of
popularity just at present, as in sev-
erallarge entertainments the past week
or so they have been used lavishly.
Graham is right in it with the large pri-
vate balls, most of which functions arc
held in Horticultural Hall, and the deco-
rations for which are generally of an
elaborate order. At a large private liall
at the Bellevue Hotel the floral furnish-
ings, which consisted largely of aspara-
gus, cvpripediums and cattleyas were
furnished by H. H. Battles.

There are quite a number of large enter-
tainments ahead and the prospects of a
busy season are good, although just at
present and since New Year's the tran-
sient business in the stores has been any-
thing but good. There is an abundance
of good stock around, roses now being at
about their best. The weather, which
has been cloudy and murky the past few
days has affected the color a trifle, but
the extras show up all right.

Prices are down a trifle, the high grade
teas now going for $S to $10. A few of
the very select bring $15, but they have
to be extra fine. The second divi-
sion stock ranges from $4 to $6, at
the latter price some really good Brides
and Maids are to be had. Beauties from
$7.50 Dcr dozen down, are to be had in
(|uantity, the majority bringing $2 to $.■">
per dozen.

Carnations average $2 for good stock;
from $2.50 to $3 is asked for the highest
grade, and even $4 for some special vari-
ety. A very good quality can, however,
be had for .$1.50 per hundred, and the
fakirs on the streets offer what appear to
be quite nice flowers at 20 cents to 25
cents per dozen, their buj'ing price being
probalih' $1. A little more of this mild
weather will probably send prices to a
lower grade, and yet manj' growers say
they don't pay at miich less than $2, and
those who grow fancies say the extra
care ea!:sup the fancy price.

Mr. Heacock has sold his new pink seed-
ling Elizabeth, to Messrs. John May and
Kobt. Craig. It is a very fine flower and
will be heard from in the future Several
other firms were after it but Messrs.
Craigand Maybidthehighestand secured
the stock.

Young ferns suitable for the table fern-
ery are now very scarce. There is always
a great plenty of stock early in the sea-
son, but January generally finds the mar-
ket bare, and it is so again this season.

Daffodils are slow appearing, none
being offered as j'et; probably it is just as
well for the growers.

Nice plants of azaleas seem to have lost
their novelty and for the present are not
very good money makers for the florist.

\'isitors in town: John N. May and
Julius Koehrs. ' K.

Moss Bank on Greenhouse WalL .

Our illustration shows a portion of a
wall in the greenhouses on the W. S.
Wells estate at Newport and it suggests
a way in which many a bare and un-
sightly spot in commercial establishments
might, with little trouble and expense, be
made very attractive. The wall is of
cement, and the facing of sphagnum moss
six inches thick is held in place by copper
wires running both ways, about three
inches apart and fastened to galvanized
screw eyes. The moss is mixed with an'
equal part of leaf mold. A great variety
of dwarf growing plants will be found to
thrive well in such a place. Adiantum
cuneatum, A. Farleyense, A. reginre, Ficus
repens, lycopodiums and fittonias are all
especially appropriate, and a rich effect is
gained bj' the addition of a few Hex
begonias and scarlet flowered anthuriums.
Orchids that have come into bloom in the
greenhouse look pretty also suspended
among the ferns. The only care required
by the moss bank is a dash with the hose
when the houses are syringed. Once a
year, in the spring, it is entirely renewed.
Andrew S. Meikle is the gardener in
charge of the Wells estate.

Philadelphia from a Grower's Point of View.

Pennock Brothers had a quantity of the
Golden Gate rose in their large and showy
window on Monday last. It did not
strike me as being a desirable variety for
the growers of this city to go into on a
large scale, and if a variety is not worthy
to be grown on a large scale, it is not
worth while growing it at all. Growing
"odds and ends" possibly may be all
right for the florist who grows and sells
his product at retail. It is true that
occasionally a customer in the larger
cities may take a fancy to a flower
because it is odd, but a remunerative
trade cannot be built up on those lines at
present, apparently. I have tried it, and
a flower no matter how- beautiful it may
be in itself, cannot be sold to advantage
f"om a grower's standpoint unless it has
a market value; what I mean is, it should
be quoted in the market reports to be
appreciated, for the retailer invariably
puts a very low estimate as to price upon
a flower he knows little or nothing about.
American Beauty flowers the first j^ear it
sold in Philadelphia at Christmas brought
only $2.50 per dozen wholesale. This
price was — take them as they came — no

MOSS BANK ON GREENHOUSE WALL.

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025

grading. The tact was there were nut
enough of them to make a price. I was
told today liy two florists from Greater
New York that the very best Beauties at
the recent holidaj'S in that city brought
as high as $24- per dozen wholesale. Is
this not high- water mark?

To return to the rose Golden Gate. 1
agree with those who have stated that
its name is a misnomer. There is nothing
golden about it, neither in color nor in
value, according to my notion. It has
been comi)arcd with Souv. du President
Carnot, 1)ut it is certainly not as beauti-
ful cither in form or color as this newer
rose. It lacks the delicate life in color
that Carnot possesses.

I also saw a vase of the new rose Mme.
Chatenay at the same place, and I am
more favorably impressed with this than
I am with Golden Gate. It may be con-
sidered by some to l3e too much like La
France, and it does resemble that good
old rose very much in form and color, and
I am inclined to think that where La
France finds favor, this new rose will
eventually displace the old favorite.
When La France and the "Madam" are
placed together for the purpose of com-
parison, La France looks very blue, and
that is the difference between them; La
France is a blue pink and Mme. Chatenay
is a red pink, the color of the latter being
much more liveh'than that of the former.

Pennock Brothers have used many
more orchids this v-ear than ever before,
especially of Cattleyas and Cypripedium
insigne. Here again, the odds and ends
of orchids do not find as ready sale as
formerl3-. This is accounted for largely, I
think, because the customers have become
more familiar with them and know them
by name better than heretofore; and
another, which perhaps is the greater
reason, is because the two sorts men-
tioned may be had in larger quantities.
It has been questioned, however, whether
Cvpripedium insigne pays the grower at
$8 to $10 per 100, which is the price the
New York market reports quote; they
may perhaps when compared with carna-
tions. Mr. H. H. Battles used about
2000 Cypripedium insigne last week and
will use this week nearly 500 Cattleyas,
the former adorned his window on Satur-
day and the latter on Monday last.
When seen in large quantities like they
were on these occasions they surely ;irc
verj' impressive and must help the liusi-
ness. (iood for H. H. Battles. L.

Boston.

EXHIBITION OF CHINESE PRI.MROSES. — SIL-
VER MEDAL FOR AN ODONTOGLOSSl'.M. —
LECTURE ON FRUIT GROWING. — TR.\I)I-;
VERY gUIET.— WEATHER REPORT FOR
DECEMBER. — MR. DOYLE LOSES HIS
MASCOTS.

The first exhibition of the year took
place at Horticultural Hall on Saturday,
January 8. , The display of Chinese prim-
roses was very good, but the plants were
at a disadvantage, owingto the fact that
the size of pots specified in the schedule
had been increased, and the change being
a recent one the effects of the re-potting
were noticeable. Airs. B. P. Chenev, Jos.
H. White, J. L. Gardner and E. S." Con-
verse were the principal exhibitors. J. H.
White and W'. E. Coburn made attractive
displays of individual blooms arranged
in fifties on flat dishes on a bed of selagin-
ella, the blooms showing a gratifying
advance in size and variety of coloring
over those shown in past years. Freesias
were shown in good shape by W. N. Craig
and Mrs. E. M. Gill. In some of the plants
of Primula stellata, exhibited by J. L.
Gardner, the size of the flowers was

remarkable, many of them approaching
in size and fullness the best of the improved
sinensis type. J. E. KothwcU exhibited a
well blocMned plant of Odontoglossum
Yuylstekeanum, an odd and pretty
species, for which he received a silver
medal. The medal was for the plant, not
for the name; the poor plant was not
responsible for its awful name.

A lecture of more than iisual excellence
was delivered by J. H. Hale, of South
Glastonbury, Conn., on the commercial
side of fruit growing, which attracted an
audience that nearly filled the hall, and
was followed by a most interesting and
exhaustive discussion on this very
imjjortant subject. It isunfortunate that
these lectures and the exhibition are held
in the same hall. The exhibits cannot be
examined during the meeting with any
comfort, and the constant moving about
in the vicinity of the tables disturbs the
speakers.

Business has been at a standstill since
New Y'ear's, little being done except funeral
work which, as on many similar occas-
ions in the past, has helped out wonder-
fully to dispose of the accunilating stocks.
White flowers have their innings just
now, although there are enough and to
spare of all colors. About January 15 an
improvement may be looked for, if past
seasons are any index for the future.

According to the December report of
the Boston weather station there were
onh' nine clear days last month; seven-
teen cloudy and five partly cloudy days.
The highest temperature recorded was
64.° and the lowest 9°, the mean being
,34°. The total precipitation was 3.92
inches. The average for tw^enty-seven
years has been 3.3.8 inches.

Four handsome yellow cats, which
have been a special attraction at the store
of W. E Doyle and the pride of their
owner for years, were found dead one
morning last week, suffocated by gas
escaping from a main.

Visitor in town: A. N. Pierson, Crom-
well, Conn.

Farfugium Maculatum.

This is an excellent keeping plant for
the dwelling house and its boldly varie-

g.'ited leaves are very attractive. It is
not a new jjlant but is not grown In- the
trade as generally as its merits would
warrant. It thrives best in a tempera-
ture of 45° to 50° and retjuires plenty of
water. In summer the plants may
be plunged in pots in a well shaded cold
frame. Mr. Chas. Zeller, who grows itin
quantity, ])r(ipagates Farfugium macu-
latum by division of the roots. He has
found the variegation to come true in
seedlings but has had no success in rais-
ing them on account of liabilitv to
dampolf.

New York.

CI.UH .MEETING. — LARGE ATTENDANCE. —
A FINE EXHIBITION. — PRES. PLUMBTAKES
THE CHAIR AND RECEIVES A PRESENT —
I.NTERESTING PROCEEDINGS. — BUSINESS
yUIET. — PRICES TENDING DOWNWARD.

The event of the week was the meeting
of the New York Florists' Club on Mon-
day evening. It was the best meeting the
club has had for years and undoubtedly
only one of many ot the same kind that
are in store for the members during the
year 1898, as it is the general opinion
that President Plumb's administration
will draw out the full resources of the
organization. There were about seventy-
five gentlemen present and twelve propo-
sals for membership were handed in. The
tables bore a showj- display of plants and
flowers, the firsi exhibition in competition
for the coveted gold medal which is to be
awarded at the end of the year.

The retiring president, Mr. Henshaw
presented the newly elected officers, one
after another, in a graceful manner and
then President Plumb took charge of the
proceedings. Here followed a most happy
incident the gift to Mr. Plumb of a hand-
some gavel from the members of the club,
the presentation speech being made by
Mr. John Morris. The gavel was espe-
cially interesting, being made from the
wood of a hickory tree which grew at
Mt. Vernon, Va., and which was recenth-
cut down because it obstructed the view
of the Potomac from the mansion, the
gardener at Mt. Vernon, Mr. F. A.
Whealan, having kindly furnished the
gavel, which members of the club had had

FARFUGIUM MACULATUM.

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The a mer ica n Florist.

Jan 15,

silver mounted and suitably engraved.
Mr. Morris made a most eloqiient and
patriotic address and in conclusion said
that although there were many gentle-
men present who had experience in cross-
ing roses and carnations, yet it had
remained for the New York Florists'
Club to make a successful cross between
the American hickory and the English
Plum(b). There was much applause and
enthusiasm and Mr. Plumb made a fitting
reply.

A discussion on the matter of prizes
resulted in a vote that a silver and a
bronze medal be offered for the second and
third best exhibitions respectively in the
gold medal competition and a proposi-
tion to let down the bars and award cer-
tificates of merit without adhering to
the stringent rules heretofore prevailing
was emphatically voted down. The
report of committee on the exhibits for
the evening gave A. Schultheis 60 points
for a group of azalea plants, \V. A.
Manda 72 points for Abutilon Savitzii,
42 for Cypripedium media superba and
55 for Anthurium Scherzerianum gigan-
teum and C. W. Ward 76.37 points for a
collection of handsome carnations, includ-
ing New York, lohn Young, Gen Maceo,
Bon Ton, White Cloud, Blush and several
others of his best productions. Frank
Niquet showed a vase of a new seedling
carnation which he has been growing for
the past three years and has named Kate
Brown. It is a lovely li,ght cerise in color,
with many other excellent qualities and
was pronounced by John H. Taylor to be
one of the sensations in the carnation line,
an opinion which many others endorsed.
K. Witterstaetter was represented by a
white seedling carnation named Evelina.

The discussion on the question of
annual dinner served to bring out the wit
and eloquence of several members in a
most entertaining fashion, Samuel Hen-
shaw's ideas as to an alderman's capac-
ity, ]ohn Morris' diagnosis of the after
effects of over indulgence in rich viands,
and the veracious experiences in this line
as presented by Messrs. .\smus, Taylor
and Weathered, who were afterwards
constituted the dinner committee, being
valuable contributions to the general
fund of information on this verj' impor-
tant subject.

A vote of thanks was extended to Mr.
Whealan, to the exhibitors and the retir-
ing officers. Messrs. W. J. Stewart, J.
H. Troy and A. L. Don were appointed
a committee on essays and publications,
and Messrs. May, Keller, Roehrs, Hafner,
Burns and O'Mara on exhibitions, for the
ensuing year. A generous lunch was pro-
vided bj' the president-elect, and it was
nearlv midnight when the pleasant gath-
ering dispersed.

Business in general continues quiet, with
little to interest or excite going on. Manj-
varieties of flowers are in over-supply,
violets suff'ering especially in this regard,
and prices are very low all through the
list. This last week of bright weather
has made a big difference on roses, the
cut having increased considerabh' and the
quality having improved greatly. The
weather for the preceding six weeks had
been anything but favorable for the rose
growers, being, dark and warm, thus
making the application of artificial heat
impossible if the plants were to be kept
liealthv. Carnations are accumulating,
and unless improved demand sets in
f|uicklv prices nuist suffer greatly.

Miss Riley, the bookkeeper at J. K.
Allen's store' on Twenty-eighth street, has
sustained a great bereavement in the
death of her mother. Miss Riley has
made a large circle of friends among the

frequenters of the store, and there were
many handsome floral offerings at the
funeral from local customers.

Vice-president Jas. M. Logan, of the
Florists' Club, and Mrs. Logan sail for a
two months' visit to Scotland on the
Furnessia on Saturday, 15th inst.

The New York Gardeners' Society had
an interesting meeting on January S, a
paper and discussion on tuberous bego-
nias being the special subject.

Visitors in town: J. C. Vaughan, Chi-
cago; R. Vincent, Jr", Baltimore; W. Atlee
Burpee, Philadelphia; Wm. Falconer,
Pittsburgh, and W. C. Barry, Rochester.

Milwaukee.

Since the New Year began there has
been a noticeable change in the flower
trade. The society events have been con-
fined to card parties, small dinners, etc.,
for which particular ffowers in small
quantities were asked for. Funeral work
has verj- largely increased, mostly for
elderlv people, using many cycas leaves,
violets, autumn tints, etc.; some very
beautiful arrangements have been made
using principally ferns and stevia. It is
the custom to request "No flowers" and
the family provides all that is necessary.
Of course some flowers always come in,
but thev' are from most intimate friends;
the arrangements are left in the hands of
the family florist, and are more satisfac-
tory than when Tom, Dick and Harry
sends in all sorts of conundrums.

The principal society event was the
Charity Ball on the 12th; it was held in
the .\lhambra, the florists' work was a
trifle out of the common, and was truly
the most gratifying feature, the floor
was laid over the chairs on to the stage,
so that the parquet was not visible;
the stage was set with a beautiful
landscape, the florist arranged a fore-
ground for this setting with plants and
vines, taking in the arch and boxes on
either side. The ladies wore and carried
flowers — some of them — but some florists
apparentl3' over-estimated the demand
when they provided stock in the morn-
ing. The' use of violets appears to be
gaining on the roses.

The supply of adiantums is a trifle short
in this market now. Very little buDi
stock, except freesias, which are good
quality. Beauties are a disgrace, but it
is felt necessarv' to have a few on hand;
other varieties' are good. Lilies andcallas
sell out clean everv- day, Caniations are
popular, but the supply is quite large, so
that some days there is a surplus. Good
mignonette is in market, and marguerites
have made their appearance.

A. Billings has concluded to give up pot
plant growing, and confines his benches
to cut stuff".

Currie Bros, have had the finest look-
ing window in town for two weeks. A
few early azaleas, mostly white, are to be
seen, but there is a scarcity of flowering
])ot plants. The weather since January
1 , has been as near periect as could eon-
sistentlj- be asked for. C. B. W.

Chicago.

RETAIL TR.\DE DULL. —GOOD BEAUTIES VERY
SCARCE. — FLORIST CLUn'S .MUSICAL.

The retail trade which had been very
good since Christmas up to about a week
ago, has gradually drifted back to decided
dullness. During'the past week therehas
been quite a large number of weddings
and receptions but no very elaborate dec-
orations were made. Several storemen
have good orders ahead and anticipate a
revival of business very soon. Shipping
trade continues good. Wholesalers re-

port trade steady, no large auKmnt of
stock accunmlajing, and no very great
scarcity of an^tning. Violets, which are
verj- much better in quality than they
have been heretofore, are now in full
suppl}-.

Walter Hefferon, salesman for E. H.
Hunt, exhibited Marie Louise larger than
silver dollars. Mr. Amling and Poehl-
man paid wagers made b3' them that the
flowers were not that size. Harrisii lilies
have been a littfe short during the week
and prices higher.

Good Beauties are verj- scarce. Many
that are coming in are off' color, the out-
side petals are a dark brown, giving the
ffower a soiled appearance. Good Mete-
ors are in demand and bring better prices
than other roses usually classed with
them in price. White carnations bring
from 50 cents to $1 per hundred more
than the colored varieties. Some very
good tulips are on the market and are
selling well. There is plenty of good val-
ley in the market from this year's pips, it
se'lls well at $2.50 to $4 "per hundred.
Romans and Paper Whites are not
wanted.

Mr. Judson Kramer, of I. N. Kramer &
Son, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, visited Chi-
cago this week. While here Mr. Kramer
took occasion to visit some of our grow-
ers and gathered some good points on ,
carnations and their culture and inciden-
tally learned something of the size of the
city. Mr. Kramer is convinced of the
fact that a man maj' start for the depot
in Chicago at four o'clock and not be able
to get there in time to catch the six o'clock
train.

The Florist Club gave a verv- cred-
itable musical and literarj' entertainment
Thursday evening at their club rooms.
The hall was well filled with gentlemen
and ladies in about etjual proportion.
The room was decorated with wild smi-
lax, roses and carnations. One vase of
seedling carnations, contributed bj- Fred.
W. Timme, attracted much attention;
there were in the vase about a dozen vari-
eties, all of which were good, and I have
no doubt some of the seedlings exhibited
will win a name and a place in the market
later on. The club quartette, consisting
of Chas. W. McKellar, Ed. F. Winterson,
E. H. Kissell and Chas. H. Ballutf was
much in evidence during the entertain-
ment. They were the first and last on
the programme. They rendered their
part well. The number and heartiness of
the encores accorded them showed plainly
that their efforts were highly appreciated.
For amateurs all did their parts well.
But to me, and I think to manj' others,
the best single feature of the entertain-
ment was a part not on the programme.
One of the number being absent, Mr.
Grant called upon Mr. Flint Kennicot,
he having in former years been in the the-
atrical profession. Air. Kennicot asked
for the privilege of procuring a substitute
which being granted, he called upon his
daughter Grace, a young miss of about
thirteen years. She recited "Shanius
O'Brien " in a way that would have done
credit to a professional elocutionist.

Cincinnati.

ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFI-
CERS.— AWARDS MADE. — A NEW CARNA-
TION.— VISITORS.

The annual meeting and election of offi-
cers of the Cincinnati Florist Society was
held at the club room January- 8. The
association embraces the growers, store-
men, private gardeners and employes of
our city parks, and the annual meeting is
generally an occasion of much social en-

jS()S.

The a m eric a x F l n ris t.

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joymfiit. The meeting was well attended,
"twenty-three nieiubers beinjj present. Mr.
!•;. G. Gillctt was unavoidabh- absent,
iind Mr. Bd. Ilollineister was elected
temporary chairman. Secretary Win.
Murphy read his annual report, followed
hv treasurer B. (ieorge. The sum of
,$i'i;t4-.<)S was reported expended, and
.■flJDO. IS received durinf; the past year,
leaving a deficit of ,$;!. 50. Messrs. liart-
lett and Schwarz were then appointed an
auditing committee toexamine the books,
and reported them O. K. A vote of
thanks was tendered the retiring officers
for efficient work. The election of officers
resulted as follows: President, R. Witter-
staettcr; vice-president, Albert Sunder-
bruch,Jr.; secretary, H. Schwarz; treas-
urer, H.George; and \V. Murphy, director.

Mr Thco. Bock, our genial judge, made
the following awards during the after-
noon: Sunderbruch's Sons carnations,
Ruby, Scott, Queen of the West and 1 lay-
break; roses, Brides and Maids, valley,
azalea, narcissus and Roman hyacinths.
Cit3- greenhouses, Pandanus utilis, Ai-au-
caria excelsa, Draca'ana indivisa, Ficus
■elastica, Primula obconica, and a collec-
tion of ferns. E. G. Hill & Co,, for Flora
Hill carnation, and a special for the fol-
lowing seedlings: Arbutus, deeper than
Daybreak in color, with petals very heavy;
the flower is large and full, but not
crowded with petals, stem perfect and
■erect, color irresistible, like the heart of
Carnot rose; Painted Lady, a large and
well formed flower, held in a strong calyx,
stem IS to 24 inches, and foliage showing
no signs of disease; the color is a pure
red, resembling that of Wootton rose;
Psyche, a decidedly improved H. Keller,
•color very similar, but with stiffer stem
and larger blooms; Prima Donna, an
.aspirant for favors in 1899. I predict a
grand future for this new comer. The
flower is very full and rounded and of
large size, color a pure true pink, a little
brighter than Hermosa rose, with a
strong stift" stem and perfect cal_vx.
Thorn. Windram for Bridesmaid roses.
Wm. Murphy, Daj'break, Portia, Jubilee.
Armazindy, Triumph and Peachblow car-
nations. t'Teorge& Allen, Perle roses, Mor-
gans, Beauties and Meteor; Adiantum
cuneatuni, Harrisii, and a special certifi-
cate for best general display. Witterstaet-
ter, as provided under rule 8, special for
<:arnation Opal, new, an improvement on
Daybreak, especially in stem; also Eve-
lina, the grandest white of the day. Too
much cannot be said of this debutant.

Mr. Anthony Fisher, who has been
seriously ill for some time, is reported as
slighth' improved, and hopes are now en-
tertained for his recovery.

Mr. George Gause, of Richmond, Ind.,
was a caller this week.

Mr. E. G. Hill attended the show on
Saturday last.

Mr. C. R. Rogers, of Chicago, has been
Avith us the past week in the interest of
the Americ.\n Florist; he speaks well of
the Queen City and finds the boys wide
awake. H. Schwarz

Bursting Carnation Calyxes.

In answer to "Subscriber's" inquiry' as
to what is the cause of Daj^break, Scott
and Portia bursting their cah'xes during
the months of November and December, I
will say that varieties with very thin
calyxes if over watered or kept too warm
during dark cloudy weather, are very apt
to burst their calyxes, and to guard
against this it is best to keep them a lit-
tle on the drv' side rather than too wet
during such weather, and have a little
steam running through the house, regu-

lating the temperature, with the ventila-
tors so arranged as to insure a pure and
dry atmosphere. C. W. |oh.nson.

SITUATIONS. WANTS. FOR SALE.

AdvertlBenients under this head will he liiwerHid at
the rate o( 10 cents a line (seven wurdoi each Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Kvery paid subscriber to llie AMF.urcAN Klokist
for the year IS'.W will receive on request, a coupon for
one five line want "adv." free, to be used at any time
durlDK the year.

S''

uerlcan Florist,

SITUATION WANTED- By n youny man as grower
ol general «reenhouwe stock

iNi>rHTU[tn's. care American Florist.

Tholesale florists.

SITUATION WANTED-To assist In rose and <
tion Krowlng; or would t«Jie charge. Good reter-
ences. single-

X Y Z, care Am. Florisi.

SITUATION WANTED-By an A No. I manaRer of
wholesale or retail store; twelve years' e.xperleuce
In prominent cities. Correspondence solicited

<_;. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-Good grower of pot and
foliage plants, well recorrroended. German ; coni-
merclal or private place : please state wages Address
B C. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a sober and reliable
^ middle aged man, 15 years' experience as gardener
and florist, either private or commercial place.

P. O. box 81. Oak Park, Calcago.

SITUATION WANTED— As assistant by a young
man who has had eight years' experience In gen-
eral greenhouse wurk: steady and sober.

Chicago, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a young man well up In
the growing of roses, carnations, 'mums, etc., as
assistant grower; age 24. single, best of references.
ASSISTANT, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By first-class rose, carna-
tion and violet grower, married. References
given. Address

TuK MuNciE Floral Co.. Muncle. Ind.

SITUATION WANTEI>— Gardener and tlnrlst, iiO
years' exoerlenca growing roses.carnatlons.vlolete,
'mums; middle age. single: state wages, Addresn
A. GEHGEN. i:it; w Jefferson 8t.. Louisville. Ky.

SITUATION WANTED-As grower In commerclHl or
private place f private preterred): good practical
exp'flence. aee2j; state highest wag s Addreai
HA AHKAHAM. care F. Abraham Dover. Mass.

8ITUATI0N WANTED-By a o'-acllcal florist and
de^l^ne^. No I rose grower: violets, mums, car-
nations a specialty; now disengaged, age :>s Kefer-
ences. W U. care ItU E. Main St . Alliance, O.

SITUATION WANTED— By an experienced grower
of roses, carnations, mums etc.. to take charge of
commercial place; age 27. single; strictly temperate;

ady position. Address

B, care American Florist

SITUATION WANTED-By German American, flrst-
class grower of roses, carnations and orchids, mar-
ried, age 28; best references. ]2 years In two large
places; state wages; will be at liberty February 1 Ad-
dress t'ATTLEYA. care American Florist

good experience in all branches of the
business; best of references; New York or Connecti-
cut preferred. Addi

P. O. box 82s, Naugatuck. Conn.

SITUATION WANTED-By a competent man as
foreman: good propagator and grower of roses,
carnations, vioiets. etc ; also excellent In cut flower
work; eastern retail place prelerable; good refer-
ences, age 2(i, wages $5" a month Addi

Pri

care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED- As foreman In cut flower
establishment, mostly roses and carnatons: must
be up to dale in conveniences; by all-round m»n. sin-
gle. American, nine years' experience; don't use To-
bacco or drink: west preferred: go id wages e.xpected.
References Rose.^ ,

3tU0 Cottage Grcve Ave.. Des Moines. la.

W^

Amager. Addr

L. Jensex. South Butte. Mont.

WANTED -Competent i
cut flower trade; al
house work. Address

grow roses for the
for general green-
JoxoH, Peoria, III.

WANTED— American Beauty cuttlngs-iUKK) un-
rooted cuttings of American rteau y ros**. good
stock. Address, stating (juallty and lowest cash price
P O. box 120. Newton. N. J.

WANTED-Klrst class rose grower; one capable c
taking charge: one familiar wItT growing cat*
logue stock preferred; slate wages expected Addree
A H. care American Florist.

W

ANTED— A good all-rou-id grower of general
stock with $.')()U c-ish to take charge of the busl-
esB, Money secured, with ;'> per cent interest, first
lortgage: steady situation: give references and state
alary expected with or without board Address

K H, care American f'lorlst. Chicago.

WANTED— At once, an Al grower of roses and car-
nations. American; must have the best of rec-
ommendations; young man preferred and single: also

day and attending to small palm house, one
make designs and do decorations. Address

AMEKICAN, care American Florist.

UOK KENT— Seven greenhouses, slocked: dwelling
Jj and land, steam heat; convenient for Baltimore
wholesale market, and fair local trade. Address

Mah\j,ani), care American Florist.

FOR SAl.E Greenhouse plant of hsm feet of glass
In .lamestown. N. D ; price $I.50U; ';j cash, balance
may be paid In cut flowers. Address

W W. Seekins. y21 E ;-trd St.. Duluth Minn.

FOR SALK-Two greenhouses; a good chance for
man with Ilitlecash to start Into business ; good
reasons for selling. Address
W.M. WERNER. care Muncle Floral Co.,MuncIe,Ind.

po

fourth mile from street cars: has three 100-foot hot-
houses, steam heat boiler house and sheds. Apply
F. X. IlAUSi'ERGER, 183« N. Broadway. St. Louis.

hundreds of towns and villages wlih no greenhouses
In surrounding country; greenhouses are well built,
well stocked ard have the largest trade here, which
can be greatly extended; owner has other business
that requires all his att«ntlon. Nowhere In America
Is there a better chance for a florist with a little money
than here. For full particulars address

"Bi'SiNESs," care American Florist.

WANTED, TO SELL OR EXCHANGE.

About 30) pounds Sago palm ptems. small and me-
dium size $H per UKI pounds UIO to "iCd prepared Sago
Leaves, 31.^ and i'^ ft. $7 per dozen assorted, or $50
per lOil. assorted. Will exchange for Ferns. I'almsand
Klorlsts' Supplies. Address

PALMS, <:ire American Florist.

(ff pay eighteen dollars per week. Address

WANTED

.\ successful CucumbiM- Grower, under
Lflass and guarantee a good crop. I

ii IRA PARKER.

Littlcton, N. n.

S.

THREE MEN WANTED.

pot pl;ints; tin; s'-<;ond. a j;o™l 'j
workman; the third, a man ci'ii
door work and fruit grovvuiL;
and accurate workers in th>ir i^
i-omo well ri-,-,immenrlH(l. A|.pl
ill'_'. will pl.'ris.- v(:itr ;r^r ^,■.l,l

\iolets and

n iihouse

wilh out-
I In- rapid
■ lines and
i\li.'n writ-
iir.d. with

B. F. C, 233 Whitney Place, BUFFALO, N.Y.

FOR SALE.

At less than half its cost, or for rent, about
28,000 square feet of glass with grounds and
modern 12 room dwelling, built a year and a half
ago; greenhouse nearly new, all heated by steam,
well stocked and in good order; located on street
car lines between St. paul and Minneapolis, and
a well paying wholesale business established. A
splendid opportunity for a good live man. Sale
price. 810.000: rent 8150 per month. If you mean
business, address CHRIST HANSON, St, Paul. Minn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

For particulars EI.I,IS & FOIiIiWOBTH,
write Milwaukee, Wis.

Say "saw your ad. in the Florist"
. when you write advertisers.

628

The a mer i ca n Florist.

Jan. 15,

Buffalo.

PRICES TAKE A DROP.— BUSINESS RATHER
yUlET. — CONTRACT AWARDED FOR NEW
PARK CONSERVATORIES. — PERSONAL
ITEMS.

We have had a few days of bright sunn\-
weather and the plants under glass show
the etTect of the late dark days by
promptly wilting. The sun. however, has
had a good eflect on carnations, violets,
etc., which are now opening more freely.
Prices have taken a drop and business is
rather quiet, save for rather more funeral
work than usual.

On Tuesday the Park Commission de-
cided to av\-ard the contract for the new
conservatories to Hitchings & Co., of
New York Cit}-. The amount available
at this time, for the work is about $100,-
000. This is not sufficient to complete
the work as designed, but will be enough
to build all but tour of the houses. It is
hoped that the additional amount needed
may be provided the coming spring.

The plans, which were made by Lord&
Bumhani, provide for a range of nineteen
houses, of which eleven are to be exhibi-
tion houses and six houses especially
designed for growing young stuff.

The main front, which faces the main
entrance to the garden, will be 330 feet,
and consists of five houses, a central
house 80 feet in diameter and 64 feet high.
This is connected hy curtains 75x35 feet
to two houses each 50 feet square. From
these square houses extending backward,
and at right angles, are two houses 100
feet long by 25 wide. Turning another
angle, at either end of these, are two
houses one 60x40 feet and one 75x25 feet.
These houses form, as will be seen, a quad-
rangle, in which are placed the boiler
house and the propagating houses. The
entrance is through a very handsome
vestibule with offices and other necessary
rooms on each side. Some rather unique
features have been designed at the request
of the directors which will be spoken of
at a later time. The foundations and
cut stone will be limestone from the local
quarries. Heated with hot water.

It is reported that Wni. McMillan, late
park superintendent, will make a visit to
Scotland after an absence of about forty
years. The daily papers speak of his hav-
ing accepted the position of suijerintend-
ent of the Pittsburgh, Pa., parks. What
there is in the rumor I know not.

Mr. John L. Brothers, for some years
auditor of the department, has been ap-
pointed temporary superintendent of the
parks in Mr. McMillan's place.

I met Mr. Fred. Lewis, of Lockport, on
the street the other day and he was smil-
ing the satisfied smile of a man who has
been producing good violets latelj'. C.

Obituary.

Kwai Pahn Lee, of the firm of Henry &
Lee, Chinese and Japanese bulb importers
of New York city, died of appendicitis at
his home in Yonkers on Sunday, aged 41
vears.

Mr. Lee was a native of Canton, China.
He came to America in 1S78 and entered
the Free Academy at Norwich, Conn., to
complete his education. He afterwards
graduated in 1881 and entered Yale Uni-
versity, but was recalled by his govern-
ment before completing his cour.se. On
returning to this country he entered the
Lehigh University. After completing his
studies there he was a member of the Chi-
nese Legation at Washington for .several
vears, but was forced to resign his ])osi-
tion on account of ill health For his ser-
vices he was knighted bj' the Chinese gov-
ernment but never used his title. He

afterwards entered into the Chinese and
Japanese bulb business in connection with
Mr. Henrj'.

Mr. Lee was a gentleman of great
refinement and had a natural aptitude
for study, in which he distinguished him-
self at the Free Academy and at the col-
leges; was also greatly interested in ath-
letics and while at college was a promi-
nent base ball player. Mr. Lee had a
large acquaintance among the wholesale
houses in this country, by whom he will
be greatly missed.

A widow survives him and it is under-
stood she will continue his interest in the
firm of Henrv & Lee.

Toronto. *

King street, Toronto now possesses
what might almost be called the model
retail florist establishment. Tidy has
just moved into his new place, one block
farther west, where he, no doubt, will be
prepared to hold up his end as "Tidy, the
Florist," which proud title has been his
boast since about the period of his eman-
cipation from the chrysalis of knee-
breeches. More power to his arm, and
may his shadow never grow less.

Passing along the dollar side of King
street, pedestrians can look through a
neat, tidy, little shop into a fine conserv-
atory giving a glimpse of a section of
tropical scenery, while the sleigh bells jin-
gle at their backs and Jack Frost riding
on the wings of rude Boreas, nips their
ears and noses. Let us hope that the
temptation offered maj- be irresistible, and
that manv shekels mav be gathered in bv
"Tidy, the Florist."

Carnations are evidently the coming
favorite flower for house decoration, and
are none too plentiful at present; thej- are
frequently very difficult to get. People
refuse to take roses as a substitute, even
at a reduced price. Carnations they want
and carnations they will have. Some-
times persons wanting a dozen or two
carnations for a small table, and not
being able to get the color or variety they
wish, buy a small plant of C3-clamen,
primula or fern, as a substitute, rather
than roses, which they say "fade too
quickly" or are "too dear'"

Would it not be worth while to consider
the question of regulating the prices of
roses and carnations, as compared with
each other, grading carnations upward
and roses downward, so as to regulate
the profit on the growing of the two. It
seems to be pretty generally conceded
that of the two, roses pay much the bet-
ter on the average. Therefore if we can
grow carnations profitably at present
prices, we could grow roses cheaper, pro-
vided the market could be made to absorb
the whole product. There is no doubt as
to carnations of first-class finality being
susceptible of a slight increase over the
price at which thep are sold to-day.

The weather at present is delightful
and bright, with temperature just about
freezing point. If we would give a report
of the weather, that we shall have a week
hence, would it not be much more inter-
esting than a report of what it was a
week ago? It has always seemed to the
writer that a report of the weather a
week old is just about as interesting as
roses of the same date. Toronto.

And the Nashville Papers Do It Too.

A story is told by a florist, of the society
editor's description of a recent social
function. Said florist had sold to the
hostess eight American Beauty roses,
which were placed in the center of the

refreshment table. In the account of the
affair the society editor mentioned that
the "decorations were American Beau-
ties" and in the resume of society's doings
in the Sunday issue, the "home was pro-
fusely decorated with American Beauties."
And there were only eight roses there!
Nashville.

John Conley & Son,

Manafactnrers of

2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

Boston Florist Letter Go.

'■mm

This wood
iiished, lKxS0xl2 mt
for each size letter,
order of 50o letters.

iloelr stained and var-
de in two sections* one
given away with first

Block Letters, \ U or 2-tnch size, per 100. S'i.OO.
Script Leiters 34 Fastener with eachleiter or word.
Used by leading florists everywhere and for sate by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager^,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

^^■■\^'JIORISTS m%

PanslGS Woriti Rai§ino.

GOOD PLANTS. K 50 per 1000. or 81.50 per 500.
LARGE PLANTS. 84.00 per 1000, or 82.50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS. 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU &, CO.,
199 Grant Ave., JEKSEY CITY, N. J.

..PANSIES..

size, ready
for cold f r
mall.

• • • iS Jtvivl) • • •

of the finest strain. $1.00 per pkt. of ;»00 seed; $*>.C0
per ounce:

Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansles.

Musa Ensete, 500 Kilogs.

Fresh Seed; new and direct importa-
tions, 84 per lOCO; f36 per 10,000.

PURE WHITE CINERARIA

BOULE DE NEIGE (Viard),

First-Class Novelty.
20 per CRDt. dipcount to those announcing this novelty
In their catalogues; also electrotype furnlahed free.
Ask for price list and description.

LETELLIER & FILS. Caen, Calvados, France.

Agent: C. U. JtKisTEN, 193 Greenwich St., New York-

iSqS.

The American Florist.

G29

*|FLHiE /American jFiLmgjsT

Subscriplion $1.00 a Year. To Europe. $2.00.

Suliscriptiuns nccL]iU<l only from those

m tht: trade.

Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Jl.OO per inch. Cash with Order.

No Speriiil I'ositlou Guaranteed.

Discounts. 6 times, 5 per cent: 13 times, 10 per cent;

36 times. 20 per cent; 5J times, 30 per cent.

The AdvertlsInK nepartment of the Amkukan
Fl-ojtisT l8 for KIort8t8. Seedsmen, and dealers In
■wares pertulnlnR to those lines Om.v.
Orders for less than one-halt inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to se-
cure Insertion In the Issue for the followinKS:iUi relay.
Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago.

All communications intended for the
American Florist should be addressed
to the American Florist Company .'i24-
Dearborn street, Chicago, and not to any
officer or eniploj-e of the company. If
addressed to one of the officers delay may
be occasioned bj- his being absent when
the letter arrives.

Inquiries or requests for infor.ma-
TION should always be accompanied bj-
the full name and address of the writer.
We often wish to answer by mail andean
not do so when no address is given.

Every paid up subscriberto the Ameri-
■ •CAN Florist is entitled to one five line
want add free, on application, one inser-
tion at any time he may choose before the
■expiration of his subscription.

Every subscriber to the American
Florist whose subscription is paid for the
vear 1898 will be allowed a commission
of 50 cents on each new subscriljer
■obtained bv him.

Greenhouse Building.

Joliet, 111. — H. N. Higginbotham, one
papery, 20x86 feet; Lord & Buniham,
architects.

Catalogues Received.

Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, Iowa, seeds,
Ijulbs, plants and tools. California Nur-
•sery Co., Niles, CaL.fruitand ornamental
trees and shrubs. Cole's Seed Store,
Pella, Iowa, farm and garden seeds. The
Geo. H. Mellen Co., Springfield, Ohio,
plants, trees and shrubs. Southern Cali-
fornia Acclimatizing Association, Santa
Barbara, Cal., general catalogue and
garden guide, also handbook of foreign
plants. August Rolker & Sons. Xew
York, N. Y., trade price list of flower
■seeds. W. \V. Barnard & Co., Chicago.
111., preliminary wholesale price list of
flower seeds. H. F. Littlefield, Worces-
ter, Mass., trade price list of geraniums
.and carnations. James Veitch & Sons,
London, England, flower and vegetable
seeds.

'W. A. MCFADDEN,

NEAVE BUILDING.

CINCINNATI

Producers and Shippers

of every description of

High Class Floral Supplies.

^CYCLAMEN PLANTS.

JARDINIERE FERNS.

Quotations issued weekly, forwarded
on request.

Wholesale [lower/\arl^t5

Cl.NCINXATI, Jan. 14.

Roses, Beauty select ■lO.OOw.'iO.IX)

•• medium 15 (III-™, 00

Brides 4 00<« i> 00

Bridesmaids 4 00(" COO

Meteors .'i.OOfro 8,00

Perlos :) 00<") s 00

Camatlona 1 50<« 2.0O

fancy .i.OOC* 5 00

Valley 3 OO® 4.00

Uonians 2 OOSi 3.0O

Narcissus 3 00® 4.00

Violets 1.00® 1.60

llarrlsll 10 00

(alias 8 W

Sinllax 10.00(812 50

Adiantum 100

AsparaKus 50.00

St. Loi-is, Jan. 14.

Uoses. Beauties 10 00033 00

Meteors 5.00a 8 00

Brides, Bridesmaids 4.00(« 0.00

Perles 2.00® 4.00

Wootton 3.00® 5 00

La France 4.llOiLi 8.00

Carnations l.oOi™ 4.0O

Violets. California 1.00® I..*

■■ single 25

llarrlsll 12.00&15.00

Callas 8.00(?1500

Narcissus. Romans 2 00® 3.0O

Smllax 10.00al5.00

Adiantum 75® 1 00

Mignonette 4 00® 5.00

Btevia "6(l: 1.00

Buffalo, Jan. 14.

Roses, Beauties 20.00(5:75 00

Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors... ti 0u(gil2 00

Perles 4.00® « 00

NIphetoa 4.00® 6.00

Kalserin 8.00®12.00

Carnations extra 2 00® 3 OO

ordinary 1.50® 2 00

Valley 4,00

Violets 1 00® 2 00

Romans 2.00® 4.00

llarrisll 16 00®20.00

smllax 12.S0@15.00

Adiantum 1.00® 1 25

Milwaukee. Jan. 14.

Roses. Beauty, per dozen 75O3.00

Brides. Bridesmaids 4 00® 8 OO

Perle 3 00® 5.00

Meteors. Belles 4 00® 8 00

Carnations 2.00® 3 00

Violets "5® 1.50

Romans 2 00® 3.00

Valley 3.00® 4.00

Stevla 1 50

Kreeslas 4.0O

(■alias 12.00®15,00

idlantum l.OU® 1.50

Smllax 12 00(<' 15.00

Cut-Flower Price Lists Received.

We are in receipt of cut-flower price lists
from the following firms: E. C. Amling,
Chicago: W. E. Lynch, Chicago; Illinois
Cut Flower Co., Chicago.

ROSES. CARNAIiuno. hNu hLl KINDS
OF SEASOrgABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING S

.ESALE

IISSION

-GRIST

495 Washington St., BufTalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer in Florists'Supoliesand Wire Designs

It is good business policy to mention
the American Florist when you write to
our advertisers.

C. A. KUEHN,

Wholesale Florist,

mZ PINE STREET,
.^ ST. LOUIS, RRO.

I^A complete tine of Wire Desigm.

MOUND GITYGUT FLOWER GO.

WbolesalB Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. W. WORS^^-^®^-^®**%

jijjijjujs 2740 Olive Street, W

ri^U TT d\0 ....WHOLESALE.... *

ROSES, and a full line. *

Headquarters fur the South West M

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale Florists
E. H. MICHEL.^.^.^

1620 Olive St.
■ ST. LOUIS, MO.

H-l-SUMWMW'M

^Sr'tlNCINNATI, O.

Special Attemtion Cive/^ To Stiippiyc orders

HOLTON &, HUNKEL GO.

The Wisconsin Flower Exchange.

Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies
Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS

ronsltmments Solicited. Phone Main 871.

457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE.

vSEworIT

The American florist
Company's

DIRECTORY

of TLORiSTS,
NIRSERYMEN
and SEEDSMEN

of the United States and Canada is now under-
going a thorough revision, and the sixth edition
will be ready early in 1898.

630

The American Florist.

Jan. IS,

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE' FOR
WH^ICCAIC ^

GUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can fill alt orders on short DOtlce with all leading

varieties of Hoses anrt CamatlonB.
We ARE Headquarters for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a trial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

W. E. LYNCH,

Ss*"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET.
Fine Stock a Specialty. C HIC A.OO.

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

Cut Flowers^

HIGH GRADE

OF EVERY KIND

Carnations, ^< jt Roses jt
jt jt jt Violets, Orchids.

Christmas Holly, Bouquet Greens, Wreathing and Wild
Smilax. Complete line of florists supplies.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Wbol^^ale power/\arl^t5

Brides ..srtksoOO

Meteorx. Kridesmald. Kalserln.. 3.00(» ».00

Herle. Gontlera 3.00® 5.00

Teetort 3.00® H 01

La France 4.00K S OO

Carnations. commOQ 1-50® 2 OU

fancy 'i.lHKn i; flO

Vl.ilets -bis) I m

Narcissus. Romans 2.50(<t ;^ (JO

Harnsll, CallaB 12 U0415.00

Valley 3.00® 4 00

Adlantum l.liO

Smllal 10.00®)5.CU

Asparacus 50.00®75.00

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

iOQQQQS&QS^^S^QQSSQQS

&»«^»nfi

Illinois Cut Flower Co. 1;

iQQQQQQQQSSQQQSSSSQSSSQQSSQQQQQQSQSQSS

1 n nriiiiin 51 and 53 Wabash Ave.

J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr. CHICAGO.
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.

Roses in variety.
L/3rnatl0nS ...in this market

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS.

^ ^ WILD SMILAX. ^ ^

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

88 & 90 Wabaah Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

4; WABASH AVENUE,

— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

folding Boxes ^m Wax Paper

THe M\\ Bros, raoer & Box Go.

,4^^DAYTON, OHIO.,^,^.1*

SUCCES.SOK TO ^'^'^^J''^^
lufacfurer of STEFFENS BW?

-Manufacturer of STEFFENS B

FLORISTS
g^^ WIRE DESIGNS

:® \,^-AND SUPPLIES.—

333 £AST ;2/ - STQEET. NEW YO/2K CITY.

\KENHicorrdRosXo\

H^/foiESALE Cut Flowers
^nofioRisTs Supplies.
y^^^8*«^4w^*'/ Ch/caco.

A. L. RANDALLS

Wholesale Florist

DON'T FORGET that we are at the old number,
126 Dearborn St., Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

E. C. AMLING.

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST.

SI WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to .hipping order..

GUT FLOWERS,

Bassett & Washburn,

Succei.or. to J. B. DEAMUD k CO..
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avanua,
■ CmCA.00.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WINTER & eiOVER,

21 Randolph SI,. CHICAGO.

"""^ CUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT.

so they will reach you in just as good condition

as they reach us.
WIRE DESIGNS: A Full Line. Write us for

GRADE

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist ■when you order stock...*

REED & KELLER.

Fiorisis' suDDiies.

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY,

/SgS.

The Ameri c . / .v Flo r i s t.

631

MacDONALD «& McMANUS

Supply Orchids every day.

Only House in New York handling Extra Fancy Stock for Special Occasions.
Telephone 2778-38lh Street. :^S 50 WOSt 30th SUeet, NEW YORK CITY.

Mo. 1612-14-16 Ludlow Street

"WE HAVE NOT MOVED."

The name ul (lur street has been changed. And

Samuel S. Pennock,

1612-14-16 Ludlow Street,
m^ PHILADELPHIA, PA.

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^-^ NEW YORK.

FRED. EHRET,

wnoiesaie Fiorisi,

*o. 1403 Fair mount Avenue,
Telephone, Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGN TO

BPT FROM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^^N^" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th Street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THK BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,
Wholesale Florists,

ContTol the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 Wett 28th St., and Cut Flower E>change,

Tel. 96118th Street. NEW YORK CITY.

Wbol^ale flower/\arK?fe

MoFfian. CubId

Carnations

fancy 2

Valley 2

llyactnths. narcissus

Mltfnonette 2

Violets

Harrlsll 8,

Smllax «.

i.'attleyas 35

Cyprlpedlums 8.

BOSTON. Jan. 13
Koses Beauties 15

Perle, Nlphetos 2

Bride. Bridesmaid, Meteor 4

" Carnot MorKans 4.

Carnations, ordinary 1

" fancy 2.

Valley 2

Violets

Hyacinths, narcissus 1

Cyprlpedlums 3

Smllax.. 8.

Philadelphia, Jan. 13.
Koses. Beauties, per dozen... 2.00@? 50

Teas, Drats 8

" " select

Carnations 2

Vallev 3

Violets

Narcissus 2.

Hynclnths 2

OOe .50.00
(IQia 8.00
00® 10.00

ooa 5.00

Ib'Si 1.50
00®> 4.00
.004 4.00
.75® 1.50
00® B.liO
50® 1.25
.00® 10 00
ooa 8.00
0U®4O.UO
.OOBlO.OO

00®fO.OO
OC® 4 GO

a)®io.oo

,00®10 00
Ma 2 00
OOfc 4. DO
.Oil® 4 00
75® 1 00
00® 2.00
.00® 10 00
.00@10.0O

Harrlsll

00310 00
15 OO
00® 4 00
00® 4.00
76® 1.50

mil i.m
.mcai s.oo
00® 12 m

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Valley.
THOSS. 'X'OUIVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SH&RIDflN,

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street. MEW YORK.

Rotei shipped to all points. Price list on application,

JULIUS LANG,

M Eowers 01 Gomissioii,

53 WEST 30th Street,

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET, «'''no«™;r''MA«« '*'••*'

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

CoiiBlemiueiits from re^rular grrowers asslgmed separate space In our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments uxonthly, or oftener If required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th Street. UCW YORIf
near Oth Ave. Elevated R. R. ntll IUn^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Conslsrnments Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS.

Cood Money for your Flowers.

Cooe Flowers for your Money.

49 West 29th St , NEW YORK.

Telephone lOTS 38th St.

TheNewYork Cut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18lh, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Tord Bros...

•j<<^ Wholesale Florists

111 West 30th Street, NEW YORK.
Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38th St.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Cut Flowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists

A.

P

JOBBERS IN

FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlrulliiral Aactloneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

OA.rv\riiv «& CO.

Wholesale Tlorists

AX1> DEALERS IX ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut !• lower ConBlKntuenlB Solicited- Beat market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WHOLESEE ' FLORIST,

Carefnl Shipping to all parts of the conBtaryt
Price list on application.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34lh Straat,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH.

Wholesale Florist,

40 So, 16th St., PHILADELPHIA,

ConslgnmentB Solicited. Special attention given

632

The American Florist.

Jan. 15^

St. Louis.

Dl'UI. WEATHER AND SLOW TRADE. — CLUB
NOTES. — PERSONAL. — BOWLING CLUI!
SCORES.

The week opened with dark, gloomj-
and rainy weather for the first three or
four days and trade suffered to a great
extent, the downtown florists especially
complaining. If it were not that the
dealers had plenty of decorations, wed-
dings, etc., to work on, it would have
been one of the dullest weeks of the sea-
son. Receipts are increasing and prices
are very low for this season of the year.
During the latter part of the week the
weather was good and the fine warm
• days with sunshine that we have had will
stock U]i this market and we will have to
look for still lower prices for the coming
week.

American Beauties are arriving in bet-
ter quality, and while prices have dropped
somewhat they are still sought for by the
trade; Kaiserins, Brides and Maids are
plentiful and of good quality; Meteors
■are still scarce in this market and the
demand for them has been big; Carnots
are arriving in very light quantity and
generally in poor shape; Perles are in
good demand, with receipts very light;
Woottons are more plentiful and are look-
ing better; La France still continues to be
scarce.

California violets have arrived more
plentiful during the last week, and our
home growers all say that their blooms
are now coming out in good stj-le. While
the price has dropped considerablj', it
will still continue to be the seller in this
market among violets. Double violets
;ire neglected. Single violets are very
much cheaper and with the advent of
southern stock we look for cheaper vio-
lets for the rest of the month.

Harrisii lilies are coming in plentiful;
Calla lilies have been scarce; Romans and
narcissus have been neglected; smilax is
more plentiful.

The regular meeting of the members of
the St. Louis Florist Club was held at
Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday. The
attendance was one of the best for a loiij
time. Papers were read \>y Messrs. J. I'
Amann, of Edwardsville; Wm. C. Youul:.
J. J. Beneke, Wm. Trillow, of BellevilJi
A. Meyer, Sr., R. F. Tesson and Fran I
Fillmore. There was no date set for the
annual smoker and same was left in
charge of a committee. The deljate on the
admission of a new member was very
spirited. Altogether the meeting was
lively and interesting.

Ostertag Bros, have been kept hustling
this week with some big decorations.
You can always count on Henry when
' there are any big decorations in sight.
Eggeling, the South Grand avenue flor-
ist, who caters to the best trade in town,
reports business very good.

The Bowling Club last Monday inaug-
urated a series of cocked hat games and
all the boys were glad of a change, and
from the scores made the first night at
that game, already think of sending a
challenge to any florist club in the coun-
try. Carl Beyer was high man for three
games, 134; Beneke, second, 123; Fill-
more, third, 114; high single score, Fill-
more, 45; Weber, 44; Beneke, 41.

A. J. B.

Waco, Texas.— The organization of the
Texas State Floral Society was com-
pleted on January 5. Mr. J. W. Barnett
is the president and Mrs. Louis Crow,
secretary.

Palmer's Hot Bed Mats

FROST
PROOF

Indestructible, Cheap and Warm

W

Hi\f now bi pn in prict
irs Cost less than old-fashioni d
Its and entirely take their pi

MADE IN FOLLOWING GRADES

1 Burlap Cloth lill .1 \

( dges tiriiil> bonnd

Si7H 40x76 inches Wc

Made an,\ kngth, 7b inches w ide, at 1

iunuiii„ loot

No, 2— Duck Cloth outside, filled and quilted

siiiui-iis No. I. 1

Size 4tjx76 inches, $0.75 each.
" 76x76 •■ 1. 00 •■ '

M;i lie any length. 76 inches wide. :it 16 cents

per running foot. '

That these mats are a much needed improvement
is demonstrated by the large demand and many testimo
one using Hot Bed Mats should give them a trial.

No. 3— Waterproof, made of oil duck, filled

and iiuilted same as Nos. 1 and 2.

Size 40x76 inches, .$1.00 each.

" 76x76 " 1.2.T "

Made any length. 76 inches wide, at 20 cents

per running foot.

r anytliing heretofore used for the same purpose.

Is from prominent men in the trade. Every-

WE ALSO MAKE

PATENT APPLIED FOR.

QUILTED HORSE BLANKETS

the Cheapest. Warmest and
Strongest in the World....

The R. T. Palmer Co.

Or New London, Conn. ^ 113 WOrth StrCCt, NEW YORK.

Address all correspondence to The R. T. Palmer Co., New London. Conn. Agents wanted pay good cominission.

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.'S

Seasonable Speciallies:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Milan, in Sprays.
OUR LEADING NOVELTY:
LACE VIOLET HANDICERCraEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest aud best stock in America.

H. BflYERSDORFER & GO..

50, 52, 54 and 56 N. 4th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MenttoD Amerloan Florist.

WRITE US

For rates on advertising in the
Directory. It is a good medium
the whole year round. >/* </*

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, CHICAQO.

THE AMERICAN FLORIST'S

COLOR CHART

Is nuw accepted as the standard In preparing color

descriptions, by many foreign huuBes as

well as In America.

PRICE 15 CENTS POSTPAID.

AIVIERICAN FLORIST CO.. 322 Dearborn St.. Chicago

Cut Smilax

15 cts. PER STRING,

RED PRIMROSES, 3-inch pots, $4.00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention American Florist.

:im:. FiiOE> «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET,

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

iSgS.

The American Florist.

633

The ^beE) Tmde.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

.Jerome B. Rice, Pres. ; F,. B. Clark, 1st Vice-
Pres. ; S, K Willakd, WethersHelU, Coiin., Seo'y
-and Treas.

The early orders from the first seed and
plant catalogues which arc usually m.-iilcd
soon after December 15, arc at this date
eagerly scanned for indications of the
trend of trade for the coming year. f)f
course the earl_v catalogues have been
mailed to the southern states, and the
comparisons can not yet cover the whole
countrj- hut so far as they go, we give a
few comments. W. H. Maule, Philadel-
phia finds the new orders (mainly Texas
business) from 25% to 50% larger in size
individually and an equal percentage of
increase in volume.

Jno. Lewis Childs, of Floral Park,
whose showy ten ounce (Scents postage)
■catalogue is more largely devoted to
plants, finds 1898 trade so far about the
same as last year.

J. K. Fuller & Co. of the same place
report their first ten days advertising
results very encouraging.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co., of Philadelphia,
report business for the same date no
better than last year.

W. C. Barry, of EUwanger & Barry is
pleased with a 30% increase in volume of
trade received through their agents.

The work of these travelers coming as
it does from personal solicitation with the
horticultural buying public seems to us
an encouraging incident of the 18l»S
prospects.

New York. — It is reported that owing
to rebuildingoperationsat 15 John street,
Messrs. J. M. Thorburn & Co. have
taken the building at No. 36 Cortlandt
street, which will Ije entirelj' remodeled
with a new and imposing retail front.

New York. — Friday, January 21, has
been decided upon for the meeting of the
■executive committee of the American Seed
Trade Association. It will be held at the
Park Avenue Hotel, beginning at 10:30
a. ni.

The State Florists' Association of Indiana.

The 12th annual meeting of this asso-
ciation will be held at the Agricultural
rooms. State Capital, Thursday, January
20. There will be an exhibition of roses,
carnations and other cut blooms, bloom-
ing plants, begonias, ferns, palms and
■other plants. Certificates of merit will
be awarded to well-grown blooms and
plants. Vases furnished by association.
The exhibition w-ill be open to the puljlic
from 2 to 6 p. m.

J. S. Stewart, President.
R. A. McKeand, Secretary.

Only a Short Time

Remains for receiving new copy or
changes for the 1 898 Directory, if you
have not sent in your address, do so
now. You might as ^vell have your
name in as not. No charges. Send
your business card, or any other printed
matter you may have, and we will do
the rest.v»e.>«AMERICAN FLORIST
COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street,
Chicago, l\\.^S^^-^-A^^^J*^*J*

R. F O. Yoi'NG. Pres. V. P SNVliEU. VIce-Pres.

.Iits. n. BKDl.K, Spc'y. Tl. S. Knwr.EU. Treas.

S. .M. I'K.^sE. Oen 1 .MKr.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract Growers of

Peas ^ Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

CHOICE SEEDS.

VERBENA GaANDIFLORA.

ThlsimpruveU strain ol Matuniuth Verlienas Klvee
perfect Bullsfactlun ti> mv ruaiiv custoiuerB. and Ih
justly claimed to be the flneet In cultivation: tlorets
and truBBes of extra large size, all the tlncBt colors.
CTCI.AMEN GIGANTEUM
A maiinltlcent collection of trie finest Klant-tlowerlng
varieties, largest flowers, best colors. :iO seeds to pkt.
PETUNIA GRAND FIM. FI.. FI^-
The lariieatand finest strain of double-frlnned and
mottled Petunias to be had. Extra- All the above
are of the very finest, carefully grown.
Each, per trade pkt., 25c ; 'A pkts.. I'lOc ; 0 pkts.. $1.00.
A pkt, of the new compact Alyssum to every order.
JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

THE

BEST

FOR ALL

For SALE

BYSH0 5TORE5

/l3yP fffff PAMPfliiT

OSCAR KNOPFF&CO.

SEED GROWERS,

Sole Afient for the United Statea and Canada ;
M. RUTTENAU, 15 to 25 Whitehall St.. New York.

Trade Oataloeuea and estimates cheerfully furnished.
Orderspromptly Oiled direct from nurseries at Erfurt.

rtORisTsp
rcRTiLizcK

Made from VIRGIN NIGHT SOIL bv steam pro-
cess-NOT Adultemted. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

|%4«#^<»-<K-»*-j».*r It •<««*-•)*■%•» *3*K

NIKOTEEM

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE

OUT • 200 LBS. OF TOBACCO III ONE PINT OF •IKOTK
1 SOLD BY SEEDSMEN CIRCULAR FREE-

V 5KABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO, i

y;v^(l?.i^i(£te!

<)UICKLY DOES IT. 10

EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.

I^lst free on applirntion.
FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower,

Onedlinhurg, Genuany.

W. & D's. "SURE CROP'

MUSHROOM SPAWN !

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ieed Merchants i

and Growers. •

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Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs#Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

IVBW 'VOa.K. CIT'K'.

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

T«^ DREER'S

GftRDEN SE.E.DS,

Plants. Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HKNKY A. DREER,
Philadelphia, Pa
Mention American Florist.

ALM

C/^ / FRESH

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per 100 1000 3000
[COCOS WEDDELIANA . . $1.25 $10.00 827.50
JMUSA ENSETE . . 1.25 10.00 27.50

■404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

August Rolker & Sons,
Spring Bulbs, CFCHQ
florists' Supplies, OLLL/O

f )iir iMw Scfd ( ':i lulotrue is out, containing a list
,,r ^.■l.■rl, ,1 N.n.liics in Seeds and Spring Buibs.
If iiol nT.MM'd \vrii.- fora copy.

52 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

FAXON'S '

h"o"Js1.. pansies.

Thu best mixtu

re in cultivation, flowers very

Uirp., thi.k and

elvelv; of superb colors and

luarkings. The p

rfection of form and texlure.

In Trade Packets at $1,00 each, |

M,

B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS.

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Hpondence solicited.

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NURSERY

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flORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-91 Plymouth Place,
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When writing to any of the advertiser!
on this page please mention the Amerii
ciN Florist,

634

The American Florist.

Jan. /5,

Pittsburg.

TRADE STEADY AND FAIRLY GOOD. — MEET-
ING OF THE riTTSBlRG AND ALLEGHENY

florists' and gardeners' cub. —
interesting meeting of the bot.^ni-

CAL SOCIETY OF western PENNSYLVANIA.

Trade is recovering somewhat from the
lull after the holiday rush and is now
what may be termed fairly good. The
florists have figured up their Christmas
business which was with the exception of
the tree business, the best Christinas
trade they have had for several years.
The tree trade (in Allegheny especially)
falling oft" a little from that of the year
before. K\\ in the business are congratu-
lating themselves, that the big snow
storm of December ,31. did not occur
on the 24-th, else there would have been
much more trouble and expense. The
entire street car system was tied up, and
delivery of orders was conipletel3- para-
lyzed from about noon until the next dav.
New Year's.

The Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists'
and Gardeners' Club met on the 1,3th
inst. Nomination of officers for this year
being the most inportant business on
hand, the election taking place two weeks
later.

The Botanical Society of \\'estern Penn-
sylvania held its regular monthlj- meet-
ing at their rooms in Pittsburg, Carnegie
Library^ building, Schenley Park, on
Thursday evening, January 6, at which
quite a number of new members were
admitted. The interest in this societv is
growing wonderfully, the attendance on
this night, one of the most inclement of
the season, being very good evidence of
that fact; if it had been at all decent
weather, the room would have been
uncomfortably tilled. The papers and

FLORISTS' MUTUAL

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Prospectus Ready ^

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FT. WAYNE. IND.

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DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS S[EDS

FOR

Parks, Tennis Courts, Lawns, &g.

In fancy 1 and :; pound packages and bulk
SPECIAI. PRICES TO THE TBADE.

Not a New Thing....

But a standard Reference Book for
Florists, Nurserymen and Seedsmen of
the United States and Canada. We
are now busy with the sixth edition of
the Directory.v^v'fJ*!?*

AMERICAN riOmST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

subjects presented for consideration and
discussion were very interesting and
instructive.

The executive committee of the society
reported through Superintendent \Vm.
Falconer that they had arranged for sub-
jects for the entire year at each monthly
meeting \vhich will cover a large variety,
and be of equal interest to any that have
precceded them, the next subject will be
medicinal plants by Dr. Koenig, every
lecture or address will be supplied with
all necessary specimens required. The
idea of the society is to make botany-
popular and cultivate a love for the
beautifiil and useful in floriculture, etc.,
and to that end the fee has been reduced
to $1 and these meetings arranged for,
which are entirely free and open to the
public.

The wisdom of such a departure is being

sh(jwn Ijy the greatly increased member-
ship and attention. The florists will most
certainly reap a great benefit in the end,
and it is hoped they will all lend a helping
hand to the society. It is impossible, for
want of space, to give a list of all speci-
mens shown, there were over three hun-
dred all correctly labeled and tabbed. Mr.
John A. Shafer, curator of the society,
afforded valuable assistance in putting-
the exhibit in proper shape for showingit
in regular order. He is very busy arrang-
ing the herbarium of the society, which
when completed will l)e ime of the finest
in the countrv. Kegia.

Reaijing, Pa.— The establishment of
John G. Brown, at 121-123 South 5th
street, has been closed by the sheriff on
an execution in favor of Milton H.
Schnader.

JOSEPH BRECK&SOHScoRPN

CROWBQS ^^— ^

OFPEAS.BEANS
andSWEETCORN

Jobbers amp t>tM[Ksti^

GARDEN Seeds

OF ALL KINDS.
rPADE LIST ON APPIICATION:

118N.CURK ST. Chicago.

Livingston's
.. Emerald
.. Cucumber.

Is exactly what has been lacking for hothouse and hotbed ose. Dark green.

ft. W. LIVINGSTON'S SONS,

PRICE (Dostpaid)— Packet, 10c; 3 pkts. 25c:

15 pkts. lor $1.00 The Catalogue Trade

is invited to list this variety, terms on application.

. coi^iJJvi:^us, o.

NEW . GIANT • ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"THE GOLDEN WEST."

.Wo pkt., $8 oz
New Giant Faiic-v Comids. six splnndit! viirieties.
s.-|Kiriit.-, $1 oz.; Giant Cosmos. s|.l,.n,li,l mixed,
ii.=»-o/,; Ciilliopsis '■ CuliforiM:! s.,iiil,.,Miis,' $1 oz.
Siii'.-Ki I r:iles given on CosTih^s m <iii:i nl \\\ ; Apple
( iiraimiMi, fresh, $1 per lUiHt >.riN, New Large
I'low.iiM^f Zonale Geranium, .iw..')U o/.. Ipomii?k,
■ llcav.-iily Blue," $1 oz., $1S lb.; Liiurustiiius
yr:iiMiillor!i. $1 oz. ; Zinnias. "New Curled and
Crrstid, ."SOfj o-/..: $5 lb.; Nasturtium Good Venture
MiMiiri', HOc lb.: ffl.S per H lbs. : Sna forth ia eletrans

(Palm) 40,- pi-r KHl se.-,ls, *;l |i.t IIiiki s K, Semi

for trade lisl .,f S.t,1s, INmhIs, llull.s and Caeti.
MRS. THEOOOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal.

ARISTOLOGHIA ^-

$10.00

PER
POUND

SIPHO SEED

A. M. ELLIOTT, - Pittsburg, Pa.

- 1^ NURSERY CO.

TOKIO

j^piv 'v-'-^j Headquarters for

< JAPAN LILIES,
■iCYCASREVOLUTA,
^ PLANTS, SEEDS.

ETC.

Write for CatalOKue.

Toklo Nursery Co.,

KOMAGOME.
TOKIO, JAPAN.

Cable Address: "NrHsEHY Co. ToKio."

Q'P.TITI^ LAWN GRASS

^J mAm Am y^J $12. coper looibs.

Finest Quality Ever Offered Uetaile cr 30c, lb, i

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

RECLEANEB AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS

"C-,:r' Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

.Sfiul lor Illustrated Catalogues.

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635

San Francisco.

THE FLOWER MARKET.— NEW STORE. —
I,EO.\L .\CTION.-ACCIDENTT0MR LYNCH.
— PERSONAL .MENTION. — SEKD TRADE
NOTES.

Business has been rather quiet in this
city since the holidays and prices on
many articles have dropped consideeably.
New Year's trade was fully up to expecta-
tions and everybody did a good business,
and consequently are satisfied. There has
been a very strongdemand for carnations
during the past week. Tlie stock was not
plentiful and very good prices ruled.
Roses are about the same as when last
noted with the possible exception that
some have had a slight drop in price.
Brides and Bridesmaids are now bringing
75 cents and $1 per dozen, the same
qualitj- of stock brought $1.50 last week;
Beauties are selling very well and are
bringing fine prices; Testout is rather
scarce but of good quality; Perles and
Meteors can also be had, but are not
holding up in price as was expected. Car-
nations are of fine quality and are bring-
ing 35 cents per dozen. Flora Hill seems
to be the best white to be had, but we
cannot get one-half enough to supply the
demand. This kind is going to be exten-
sively planted this summer, so we may
expect something fine next season. Vio-
lets are coming on a little better than for
some time past. The chief fault we have
with them is that the\- are very short
stemmed and sometimes very pale in
color on account of the frosts. Californias
and Princess of Wales are still scarce and
selling rapidly at good figures. Marie
Louise is of poor quality; few, if an\-,
Swanley Whites are to be seen. The same
may be said of the Czar. Smilaxisingood

demand and the quality of the stuff is excel-
lent.

Mr. Chas. P. Braslan. of Chicago, who
has been here for a few days on a business
trip, de])arted last night for home. Mr.
Braslan reports trade as booming.

Messrs. K. S. Bates & Co. have opened a
store at l.'i South San Joaquin street,
Stockton, with a branch store at the
corner of Park and Sutter streets.

M. Lynch, of Menio Park was injured
while hunting in the Coast Range moun-
tains last week.

F. Pelicano & Co. had a $1,000 decora-
tion during the week for the Tevis ball.
The decorations were very elaborate con-
sisting chiefly of carnations.

Mr. M. Doolev has accepted a position
with E. W. Hopkins, at Menlo Park.

Mr. Thos. Stevenson at 11 Powell
street sufiered a very severe loss last
night in having his handsome store under
the Columbia Theatre completely gutted
by fire.

The recent rains which we have just
experienced will prove of great benefit to
the seed growers. Nearly all growing
crops of vegetable and flower seeds were
badly in need of rain. Onion planting is
progressing slowly. This is chiefly due to
the great difficulty in getting bulbs to
plant. The fortunate growers who con-
tracted ahead for their supply are jubi-
lant, while their less fortunate neighbors
who depended upon getting their stock
when the bulbs were ready, found that
they could not pay from $2 to $2.75 per
sack for bulbs to plant for seed, conse-
quently the acreage is very small this
year compared with previous years.
Meteor.

Syracuse, N. Y.

The Charity Ball which occurred on the
5th inst. was held in the Alhambra, which
is a very large and spacious building
making an elaborate decoration a very
costly afi'air. Owing to the nature of the
ball the appropriation was not very large
for the decoration, still it was apparent a
very pleasing piece of work could be done
at the figure. Norway spruce 10 to 12
feet high were used extensively with
grand effect. The galleries were draped
with festoons of evergreens, relieved with
hollj' wreaths, while the stage and or-
chestra were grouped with palms, to-
gether with the arc lights being heavily
draped with smilax, gave the whole
aftair the appearance of a seasonable
holiday function. As predicted the event
called for an extra amount of choice flow-
ers. Beauty roses and violets being the
favorites.

Owing to the continued mild and bright
weather, flowers of all kinds are plentiful,
violets coming in in greater numbers everj-
day, which are selling well. Ane.xtracall
for funeral work has let but few flowers
go to waste.

The first monthly meeting of the Cen-
tral New York Horticultural Society for
1898 was held last Saturday evening, the
principal business was President S. T
Betts' address in relation to what
should be done the coming year.

Alpha.

Newark, O.— Geo. W. Penny, florist,
died January 4- at the family residence in
the East End.

\'%^

[VELINA

at the present time is a mass of bud and bloom. Xmas week a
house 16x80 produced 1000 flowers which sold readily at $6.00 per
100, and will continue to produce same number per wetk for some

time to come.

EVERY FLORIST

who has seen it, without exception, will try this sterling variety
another season, and it is claimed by everyone who has become ac-
quainted with Evelina to be the most prolific bloomer in commerce
and first-class in every respect, and predict for it a grand future.

THE HIGH ESTEEM

in which Evelina is held by the Cincinnati growers is shown by
the fact that 1 have already booked orders for over 7000.

EVELINA

is a pure white, of large size, good fprm and substance; an extraordinary
strong calyx; is fragrant and borne on lont; stiff stems that always carry
the bloom erect; it is an extra free, early and continuous bloomer; is of
"ood habit; a strong, free and healthy grower. Last year quite a number of
l>lants produced from 30 to 50 flowers by the first of January. She won the
Ward Cup for best commercial white at the Cincinnati meeting of the
American Carnation Society; also a certificate of merit at the Indianapolis
and Chrysanthemum shows. Orders now booked and filled strictly in rota-
tion for strong, well rooted cuttings at

SIO.OO per too. S45.00 per 500. S80.00 per 1000.

50 at 100 rate. 250 a1 500 rate. 500 at 1000 rate.

Cash or satisfactory reference, please.

R. WITTER5TAETTER, Sedamsville. Ohio. I

^SBiT- ■■■■ — 5

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The American Florist.

Jan. 15^

St. Paul.

TRADE EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. — DELIGHT-
FUL WINTER WEATHER.— PERSONAL
NOTES.

New Year's trade in this citj'was excep-
tionally good, not that a large quantity
of flowers was disposed of January 1,
1898, but the aggregate of sales from
Wednesdaj' to Saturday was very satis-
factory. Shipping trade was good, and
several large city decorations for recep-
tions, etc., helped swell the volume of
trade, while the annual charity ball, and
its attendant demand for flowers, rounded
up a week of the best business on record.

Since the first, funeral work, shipping
trade, a few social functions, an occa-
ssional wedding and othercalls for flowers
have kept the most of us on the jump.
Sureh' the year starts in auspieioush'.

As most stock is now "off crop" the
quantity brought in is hardly equal to
the demand. White flowers are particu-
larly scarce, as well as 3'ellow roses. Red
roses and carnations are in good demand,
with the supply rather short.

I^. L. May & Co. have commenced cut-
ting some single \'on Sion which are ver^-
pretty and attractive and sell readily.
\'alleys, Harrisii, Paper White and Ro-
mans are all in good demand for wed-
dings and funeral work.

We have had and are now enjoying the
most delightful winter weather on record.
The days are warm and cloudless, with
the thermometer ranging from 40° to 60°
above zero. Coal men have long, dejected
features while the florists are proportion-
ately happ3-. Snow is all "one and plants
in open wagons are delivered without
wrapping. Think of this, ye dwellers of

Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Buf-
falo, and come to the great Northwest
above the blizzard line.

Henry Krinke displays as fine a lot of
blooming plants as we have seen in along
time. Primroses, cj'clamen, azaleas, etc.,
abound in great profusion and are done
to the queen's taste. Henry always man-
ages to have a nice display of good plants
when other places are barren.

Yogt Bros, have discontinued their
store on West Third street.

W. G. Bunde, with J. C. Yaughan, is in
town for a few weeks. He reports a very
gratifying trade here in his home city.
Felix.

Qeveland.

Business since the holidays has been
very good with nearh' all the florists, as
society has been putting its best foot
foremost in the matter of balls, receptions
and "blowouts" of all descriptions, and
as a natural consequence flowers have
been none too plentiful. Carnations con-
tinue rather scarce, a condition that
appears to have been chronic nearly all
the season so far. It does seem as though
carnations in general are not blooming
as freely as in other years. Roses have
been good and not in over supply,
although it is likely, that with a crop
just about coming on with most growers
the situation will ease oft" slightly. Yiolets
are in pretty good supply and are of good
quality, selling about as usual. The
demand for these is usually fairly steady
and few are wasted.

Bulb stock of the Dutch sorts does not
show up to any extent as yet. At least

not sufficiently to be considered as a
factor in aftecting the demand for other
flowers. A few tulips (Proserpine) is
about all that are to be seen. The flow-
ers are very good, but the stems are still
ver3' short.

Miss Eadie leaves town in a day or two.
She goes to Tampa, Fla , and may be
gone for six weeks or two months. .\.

Death of Lily Dean.

On Monday, January 3, 1898, at her
home, Lily Dean, third daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Dean, died of consump-
tion after a lingering illness. She was
indeed a lily, and up to within a short
time even before her death, always had a
bright cheerful smile for every one she
knew. A more devoted loving daughter
could not be found in the broad land.

The fimeral services were held at the
Reformed Church, 52d street and 3d ave-
nue, Brooklyn,on Wednesday,the5th. The
floral tributes from a wide circle of loving
friends were very numerous; many of the
pieces were exceedingly chaste, and the
entire church was filled with the many
friends who assembled there as a token of
respect and sincere sj-mpathy to her par-
ents in their sad bereavement. The inter-
ment was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Grand Rapids, Mich.— The Florists'
Club has decided not to have a chrysan-
themum show this year. The election of
officers of the club resulted as follows:
President, N. B. Stover; vice-president, G.
F. Crabb; secretary, Alfred Hannah; treas-
urer, H. Yan Velden.

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A Carload

OF.

STRICTLY FANCY

lyBEROSES

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Vaughan's Seed Store, ^

f) 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 84 and 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. {§

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8
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8
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Per J 00
Per J 000

$1.00
7.50

JUST UNPACKED

GLAD TO MAKE SPECIAL PRICES IF YOU USE A QUANTITY.
SAMPLES MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION..^.*.*^jt.*^^^^

In preparation, and should be ready in few days, our Special Carnation List
tells all about the good new varieties. If you don't receive a copy a postal
card will start \\..-J-^^^^^

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637

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Verbenas

BEAUTY OF OXFORD

Koott'd <'uttlnK8... TiV; per HHi Jfl ()(! per iihni
I'ut PIrtiiti* . . %'l.'-^) per nil) $'i0.iHi per Iinni
lit) uther dne Borta eaino price. We hfve
been irrowln^ and slilppInK VerbeiiHB lor
over 'l\\ vearB and our reputation for nendluK
out the l>eBt Is tliorouKliiy eBtabllshed.

ROSES..

the leadlrlK Vlirl
11. 1' siind CMr

HYDRANGEAS

llortenalB. fxlra stronit $4.i«i per li»i

Otaheite Oranges

Very line, .i-lnch $lll.l«) perKMI

, k All the forcing varieties and

the leading vurleiles ot Ihe Kverblo
11. 1' sund Cllml.orB.

PELARGONIUMS

victor »iliici per l(«l

Fredalo Ilelnl 11 (HI per IIKI

Ml.xod, Btronit ;i.OII per mi

GERANIUMS

Uappy Thoaiiht I.IIU per UKI

Mrs. I'ollock i; IKI per IIKI

Ivy Leaf, LElBKEDt .. 5.UI per lUI

IvySouv. de Chas Turner, the

finest In cultlvatlun 4. ill per lim

HELIOTROPE

Kour vcrv Hne new varieties. .. .Ji. mi per IiKl
oidervaneiles :J.l)(l per UK)

UMBRELLA PLANTS

A large stock. . . .*:i,Oii per 100. I2o.0u per 1000

OLEANDERS

W. L. Smith,

,is,r.,j|vin, ^ AHPnPA ILLINOIS.

Double Petunias

Dreer's fine set *l i«i per li>i

Moon Flower

White, large stock 4 00 per Hiii

Alyssum, :i varieties 3 00 per lllO

Abut i Ion, Suuv. de Bonn 5.10 per 1(0

Alternanthera,2 var.»3 00perlOO 200 for J., (Kl

Ageratum, Copeo Pet fSUOper nil

Acalypha 1-00 per lOO

Begonias. In var 1.00 per liio

Coleus, SiOOperiro aKIforSSOO SM.Ui per liiiii

Hooted CultlngB SI ftl per 100, *<1 00

per 1000.

Cannas. fine sorts $t! DO per liio

Carnations, leading suns 3O0perItNi

Kouted Cuttings 2 00 per 100

$15 (10 per 1000.
Chrysanthemums.verj ffnesortB JHOOper 100
Dracsena indivisa, 4-lDch $10 (10 per likj

Cuphea

Feverfew Little Gem.

Fuchsias, In var

Farfugium grand...
Lantanas

3 00 per 11)0
3 00 per mo
311(1 per 111,1
10 00 per 11 M
aooperllij

niArernuergia 3(0perl(ij

Primulas. I Inch 10 00 per Ido

Santolina incana 30Oper1ii,i

Salvia, scarlet- a.OO per lib

Smilax SOOperln,

Swainsona. white and reiS 4 00 per iii,i

Vincas, '-' var 3 00 per 111,,

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JANUARY OFFER.

ENGLISH IVY $300

BEGONIAS, 5 Var 3 00

OXALIS FLORIBUNDA 2.50

FARFUGIUM GRANDE 3,50

Pansy Plants to close out $2. so per looo. -50

Cash with order.

Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

PyEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,
ETC., ETC.

a A.^20-^ "w. ax.A.rB'mpr<3',

The Reading Nursery, READING, MASS.

■ ESTABLISHED 18,>1.

GALAX LEAVES

AND

i?*.^Green and Bronzcv^,,?'

Of all wholesale florists— or
te the Introducer for free

LEUCOTHE

PpniyC samples and intormation,

OrnM I Oi ■ • HARLAN p. KELSEY,

150 Tremont Building, BOSTON, MASS.

PRIMULA CHINENSIS,

2-Inch pots S2. 50 perlOO, $20.00 per 1000

PRIMULAj transplanted seedlings, from flats

Jl oil per 100.

FERNS. 3-ini--h pots $5.00 per 100

CARNATIONS. Fleld grown Lizzie Mc-
Gowan and Scott. Write for prices.

VIOLETS.

Mane Louise, stronc field jfrown. Write for prices.

HYDRANGEA HORTENSIS,

rooted cutllnBB t2 00 per 100

SWAINSONA $2.00 per 100

ABUTILON

souvenir de Bonn and Golden Fleece.. -KJ.OO per 100

GERANIUMS.

Rooted cuttings SI .50 per 100. »12. 00 per 1000

O. LENGENFELDBR.
Lincoln and Berteau Avenues, CHICAGO.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED !

CocosWe(J(leliana!c^o^o°fot;,'r6co.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Oace. 40!i Fifth Avenue.

rORCING

SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA, $6.00
SPIRAEA MULTIFLORA COMPACTA. 6,00

These are extra fine clumps, not divided. Also
a limited quantity of Lilium speciosum album,
rubrum and roseum; good for forcing — Holland grown. Orders entered now for hardy nur-
sery stock— such as Clematis, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree Roses, H. P.

BrancholTheHor,iculturalCo,.Boskoop. Holland. L. G. DODDINK, RUinCrTOrU , N. J.

pjlin?5»"'FERI»

H-HAISHDM

Chicago

fldlaniuiii Farl6i!6ns6

BKAUTIFIL PLANTS.
In ij-lnch pots, at f.HKi per dozen.

EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor,
Chestnut Hill,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

Areca lutescens.

A few sharely plants in 9-inch pots,
4 feet high, J3. 50 each; |-t2 per doz.

JOHN WELSH YOUNG,

..... CERMANTOWN, PA.

We are now Booking Orders for that Peer-
less New Yellow DAHLIA

Clifford W. Bruton.

It is an early and profuse bloomer, while the
flowers are of immense size and grow on very
long stems. Address

W. P. PEACOCK, ATGO, N. d.

Say "saw your ad. in theFlorist" when
you write advertisers.

Palms,

Fandanus VeitcHii,
Ferns and flraucarias,

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

I ROBERT CRAIG %

I Roses, Palms |

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jnii and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

%^ Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

SPECIALTIES

IN BB8T VABLKTIKS.
ROSES, from 3-lDcb pota.

CARNATIONS, for fall delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prices low. Send for list.

WOOD BROTHERS, FiSHKILU, N. Y.

FERNS...

In tine assortment, from '2% tn. pots, S3. 00

per 100: Si':J7.00 per 1000 .

CHAS, T. DARLING, Stony BrooK.L. I., N.Y.

€38

The a mer ican Florist.

Jan. 15^

Rochester, N. Y.

Pleasant and mild weather prevailed
during the past week. The agreeable
weather conditions had a beneficial effect
on trade perhaps, for sales over the
counter were better than usual at this
time of the year, and otherwise the de-
mand was also rather brisk, so that the
supply of flowers could be cleared up reg-
ularh' every day. Not too much stuft' is
coming into this market, although in
some lines the scarcity was not so appar-
ent as in the preceding week.

Carnations are perhaps more plentj'
than any other stock, but by no means
too abundant; i-oses and violets remain
decidedly scarce, but an improvement in
(juality is noticed everywhere.

Prices have not changed materialh-
since last report, growers are satisfied
with them, excejjting jjerhaps with the
rather low figures on mignonette, which
does not bring more than $3 per 100, and
they claim that this is an entirely inade-
quate compensation for the work be-
stowed upon each individual spike, I
believe they are not unreasonable in their
claims and they ought to get more for
them, but on the other side the storemen
say that their customers will not take
them at a higher price, so there is no help
for it at ijresent.

Immediately after the holidays we gen-
erally experience a lull in the cut flower
business, but this year the Rochester flo-
rist had no reason to complain in this
respect up to date, whether these favora-
ble conditions will continue for any length
of time is a matter of doubt with manj-,
while others are inclined to think that the
improvement will belasting. J. B. K.

Election of Officers of the Florists' Insurance
Association.

The Board of Directors have elected the
following officers for the first year: Presi-
dent, J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.; vice-
president, M. A. Patten, Tewkesberrv,
Mass.; treasurer, E. H. Michel, St. Louis,
Mo. The secretary, \V. J. \'ese}% Ft.
Waj'ne, Ind., was elected at a previous
meeting when the board of directors were
chosen. The Association is now ready
to do business and desire that all appli-
cations be forwarded at once.

In regard to steam pipes in contact
with wood, there is not the slightest
danger in the greenhouses where every-
thing is moist and the pipes are partially
cooled, but, in the boiler room where
everything is drj- as tinder it is certainly
dangerous to have wood heated near the
igniting point. Hence the pipes here
should be properly air spaced or insulated,
at least near the boiler. The importance
of this was shown in the recent fire in the
Reinberg houses. W. J. Vesey.

Dixox, III. — Davis & Baird, florists,
formerly of Morrison, 111., have failed.

NATHAN SMITH & SON

Wholesale Florists

Specialties..-*.'*.'* •^ ADRIAN, MICH.
CHRYSANTEMUMS
CARNATIONS J^-^^
AND VIOLETS^^.1*

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"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

A soft shell pink, developing to
nearly pure white.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

^ We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders booked now and
filled in rotation

PQIPC* PER 100. !

rniuLi PER 1000.

-^

I Newer Geraniums-

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. SaUier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2it-inch pots, $5.00 per lOOj*^J*,^
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per JOO:
$25.00 per 1000. Net C2ish.J*Jt.J*j*

GENERAL LIST OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2' t-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000; unnamed. $20 per lOOO.J*,.^
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.
Net c!Lsh.JtJ*J*-JtJ*

Fuchsias J

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per lOO.J*J*J*-jt

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Florist^^t^v*

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave,"
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"
each of which has, w^e believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for J 898 that

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto makeup a flrst-class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has excedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is deUghtfoIly fragrant (a
quahty lacking in many new^
ones. )

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FIREFLY

A RUST PROOF

CARNATION.

Bright scarlet and positively BUST PROOF. It is as prolific as Scott, of good size and form,
ad its keeping qualities are unsurpassed. We have tested it four years.

Our stock also includes all the Novelties of '97 and '98. *S?-Send for prices.

-» GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Granii Haven, Mich.

Not so Very Cheap
But Mighty Good...

PARNATrONS BonTEn rUTTIMRS.

Pingree Best YeUow..J*^J*J*^

Jubilee Best SciirUt. Jt^Jtjtjt

McBurney Top Notcher With Us.

Flora Hill whitest WUte.^^J*^

McQowan StiU Hard to Beat.,^.^

State How Many You
Need and Ask Price. -J*

W. N. RUDD, ^•■'■- -'V,•',•^«"-"■

50,000 Flat- Grown GflRNflTIONS

STRONG STOCK. per KXI [

Daytjreak S2.00

Scott 2,00

Rose Queen 2 00

Tidal Wave 1.50

Portia 1 50

Hob Roy (new) 10.00

.Jubilee 3 00

Snow Queen 10 00

Silver Spray 1.50

L. McGowan 1.60

Eldorado. Meteor 2.0O

Floralllll 5.00

Triumph, ArmazlDdy 3.00

15.00
15 00
12 00
12.00

Cash with order. HENRY A. MEMEYER. Erie. Pa.

NEW CARNATIONS.

1 and tested Uv
' plDb. healthy;

rust: cuntlnuouB

ONEIDA-

producer: largest size bloom.
RED JACKET— Bright red. fine stem and calyx;

continuous cropper. $10.00 per 100.
Orders hooked now to he tilled In rotation as fast as

X^. ^.A-SLSIXC, XJtloe

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The Am eric ax Florist.

G39

Carnation Rust.

Ei). Am. I'l.dHisT.— Will you kindly let
us know tliroujjli your columns what
should be done with rust on Silver Spray
•carnations? W •

It has been the general experience of
the best growers that little can be done
to help rust-infested carnations, beyond
reniovnig the diseased leaves and keeping
the foliage dry, together with careful
attention to every minute detail of skill-
ful cultivation. Keeping the pipes well
p.ainted with sulphur wash, as in ro.se-
houses is advisable. I'nder these condi-
tions rust frcfiuently disapjjears almost
entirely. Varieties ven,- susceptible to
rust when grown in the ordinary way,
are often almost free from it when grown
under glass through the summer.

Much of the stock of Silver Spraj- has
been so weakened by bad methods of
propagation that it is very susceptible to
disease. H.

Aurora, III. — Peter Freeman of the
firm of Freeman Brothers, the North Lake
street florists, has purchased the floral
stock belonging to Frank Haywood of
Cedar street. Mr. Freeman will rent the
Haj'wood greenhouses and start in busi-
ness alone.

BUY YOUR ROOTED

Carnation Cuttings

THAT ARE
OROWN FROM EXTRA TINE HEALTHY STOCK.

Alaska I

McCowan I $ 2.00 per 100.

Albertini

Scott I SIS. 00 per 1000.

Keller J

Triumph 1

Daybreak S 3.00 per 100.

Jubilee I

Armazindy S 4.00 per 100.

McBurney

Flora Hill S 5.00 per 100.

Mayor Pingree J

■" Best stock " is cheapest. We took
most all the carnation prizes at the
tecent St. Louis ^\\o^.,^J-^J-J-J'J-

SOUTH PARK FLORAL GO.

NEW CASTLE, IND.

I Experiences |

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I CARNATIONS I

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I ALBERT M. MERR, %

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

Am. Beauties, Brides, Maids,
Paries, Belle Siebrecht, Meteors.
Write for prices to

GEO. A. KUHL, - PEKIN, ILL.

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Cerise Queen

The best dark pink we have seen or grown.
Orders booked nowf. $10 per hundred...''^'*

Mayor Pingree

JOHN BREITiVlEYER & SONS,

.<v<FINE STOCK.^..^ \

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DETROIT, MICH. 8

?&©gte

Flora Hill

The Best White Carnation to t:

date; also 28 others. The Cream !£

of '97 and "^Z.Jl.^.*.jl^^.^^^ ^

Send for our very low price list.iM ^

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

\A/ ANTED Carnation growers to look into the merits of

NEW GftRNftTION "ftRGYLE"

and be convinced that it is the coming commercial variety of its color.

READY MARCH 1st. Price. $2.00 per dozen: $1000 per 100: $75.00 per 1000.
S''nd for circiiliiv for full ili'^i'i'i 111 i< III :iinl ;i ^t'li'fi otai . rnu nn aa ■ ■ n ■ m,, , a ■ .. .

listof ■iio.ie.v nK.k...-. i„ . inv v,',i i,.-„h,uis. STOLLERY BROS., AfgylB Park, CHICAGO.

^ CARNATIONS.

WHITE CLOLID-White.

QOLD NUtiOET-Yellow.

NEW YORK ( Watd)-Bright cerise pink.

MR5. JAMES DEAN (Ward)-Clear silvery pink,

JOHN YOUNG (Ward) -White.

BON TON (Ward)-Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: J2.00 per doz.. 810 0"
per lOD, 875.00 per 1000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breitmeyer),
Argyle (Stollery), Jack brost (swayne), Em-
press (Swayne), Evelina (Witteistaetter). Fire-
fly (Hancock). Pyche (Hill), Painted Lady
(Hill), and Mrs, S, A, Northway (Simmons),

All good 18SI7 novelties and other standard varieties
at reasonable prices,

!^ Chrysanthemums.

iMRS. C. H. PEIRCE -Yellow.

:ric each, U3.50 per doz., $2.5.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN-White,

."MIC each. S.5.00 per doz., $35,00 per 100.
MERRY CHR15TMAS-Late White.

3oc each, $3,50 per doz., 825.CO per 100.

F. DORNER & SONS CO.

LA FAYETTE, IND.

FOR SALE

ROOTED CUTTINGS

■I'iilal W.'ive per 100, $1,60; per MKIO. <i|:;,(H)

Lizzi.' Mc(io\\an.,,.i)pr 100, l,3,=i; per l.OUll, $l(l,(KI

I'mtiirv , per 100, ,5,00: jjer 1,000. 40.00

No onicT filled for l.-ss tlian 100.

OTTO HANSEN, . Mt. Clare, III.

Never Fail Id!

say saw your
in the Florist,"

Carnations
Chrysanthemums

NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES

Our ni-w Trade List will embrace the lead-
inu' noveltii-s of 1898 and ISiiras well as tin-
best staiulard sorts, .\ddre.ss
H. WEBER & SONS, - Oakland, Md.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

ROSES.

Perles 1 Sl.50 per lOO,

La France S'2.50 per lOOO,

Meteors i Cuttings.

CARNATIONS.

William Scott i

Nancy Hanks

Tidal Wave i SI.OO per 100.

Portia.^, .^ 157.50 per 1000.

Lizzie McCowan

Kohinoor J

Daybreak i

Emma Wocher |

Meteor I _. ^^

Goldfinch I ^50 per 100.

Lizzie Gilbert $12.50 per 1000.

Harrison's White I

Bridesmaid J

Nivea )S3.00 per 100.

Jubilee iS25.00 per 1000.

No order fur less than lllll of one varlet.v accepted,

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.
lJP=TO=nATF

^ Cuttings

'J'HE following: Carnation Cuttings

are rooted in sand and then

transplanted into soil, are strong and

healthy; every cutting a good one.

WM. SCOTT and LIZZIE McGOWAN. $1.00
per 100: $10 00 per 1000. DAYBREAK,
$2.00 per 100: $15,00 per 1000.
Coleus Golden Beiider, Crimson Bedder,
and twenty other good bedders now ready',
from strong top cuttings, 2^-in. pots; will
make you lots of cuttings, 11.00 per 100-
ftO.OO per 1000.
Named Geraniums, up-to-date varieties,

2>i-in. pots, 12.00 per 100; faO.OO per 1000.
Salvias, Petunias, Feverfew Little Gem,
and Begonias, all named, 2;/-in. pots, |2,00
per 100: |20.00 per lOOO.

THE MORRIS TIORAL CO.

MORRIS. ILL.

640

The American Florist.

Jan. yj,

The Horticultural Society of Chicago.

The annual meeting of" the Horticult-
•ural Society of Chicago was held Satur-
day, January )S. The old officers were
re-elected except that Mr. Harry G Sel-
fridge was made second vice-president.
President Chadwick and Secretary Egan,
who have done so much for the society in
the past, will thus still be at the helm.

The treasurer's report showed a large
increase in the funds on hand and exceed-
ingly satisfactory results from the last
fall exhibition.

Forty-seven new members were ad-
mitted^ among whom were the following
well known florists: E.G.Hill. Kichmond,
Ind., Fred. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., John
T. Aluir, Emil Buettner, Anthon Then,
G. H. Peiser, Thos. Wallis and John C.
Ure.

Santa Cruz> Cal.

At the annual meeting of the Santa
Cruz Floral Society, held January 3, the
following officers were elected: President,
Mrs. H. C. Cooper; vice-president, Mrs.
Krxigar; secretary. Dr. J. P. Parker;
treasurer, E. Leedham; botanist, Dr.
.\nderson.

There have been a few light frosts, but
they have done no serious damage.

Thomas Thompson did a good Christ-
mas business in carnations, which he
grows to perfection; also in Paper White
narcissus, grown outside, some thousands
of which he sent to San Francisco.

Bulb.

Or-^nge, N. J. — The annual dinner of
the New Jersey Floricultural Societj' was
held on the evening of Monday', January
10. About thirty-five gentlemen parti-
cipated, and it was a very enjoyable
affair all through, lasting until 1:30 a. m.
President Malcolm MacRorie sat at the
head of the table and all the other officers
were present. Speeches were made by
Dr. Kitchen on "Our Ladies," Dr. Dodge
on "What has Science done for Horticult-
ure," A. Herrington on "Our Sister
Societies," W. A. Manda on "Floricult-
ural Progress during the past ten years,"
H. Bird on "The Importance of Little
Things;" \V. Duckham on "The Private
Gardener" and J. Withers on "The Hor-
ticultural Press;" George Smith and
others contributed entertaining songs.

Germantown, Pa. — Monday, January-
10, at the annual meeting of the German-
town Horticultural Societ_v the following
officers were elected to serve for 1898:
President, Edward Neville; vice-presi-
dents, Charles J. Wister, Albert Wolte-
mate and Robert Le Boutillier; secretary
and treasurer, George Redles, Jr.

TUG Wni. H. Moon Go.

MORRISVILLE. Bucks Co., PA.
Offer for Spring 1898 an Immense Stock of

DECIDIIOIS TREES,

Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, and Vines

otf .-spi

ctv. of all
'iillv

12.000 Dahlias— »li"li- '""i^.

10,000 Ampeloosis Veitchii.

lO.OiXI Clematis Paniculata.

20.()«o Wichuraiana, Crimson Rambler and Prairie

KOS'S.

.■>i«> Actinidia Polygama— New clinilxT.
.=1,0011 English Ivy l."":^ tops.
2n,0(io Honeysuckles, Matrimony Vines. Wistaria, So.
100,000 California Privet -I and :; vomvs old.
Trade Hat on application. Correspondence aollclted_
Mention Am. KlorlBt when writing.

MAGNIFICENT NOVELTIES

12 of the finest GERANIUMS ever introduced; fancy varieties,

novel colors, new types; the latest from England and France;

ready now for $ 3 50

12 of DanimannsnewCannas;12varieties, Italia and Austria type

for % 3.00

12 varieties Cannas; novelties ot 1897 from Crozy, and other

noted raisers, $3.00; or 25 novelties, 1897 varieties, one of

each kind, for | 5.00

12 Chrysanthemum novelties, 1898; ready March 1st, including

Autumn Glory, Pennsylvania, SolarQueen, for % 4.00

Calval's unrivalled set; 25 varieties; all prize winners as certificated;

the set for $10.00

Sei-ica for" X^isl:.

E. G. HILL & CO., - Richmond, Indiana.

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

THE SENSATIOW
OF THE SEASOM

Certlflcated by the committees of the ( hrysanthennini Society of America at New York, Chlcatro,

Boston and Phlladelplilii
t^~Flr8t prize among whites wlierever exhibited _s% The best mid-season white to date and in-
dispensable to every grower whether for exhibition or the cut tiower traae.
Plants ready March Ist and orders dlled In rotation.

ice, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, S3;
per 100, S20; per 1000, SI50.

.?:. at UK) rate; ^50 at lOlH) rate.

A. HERRINGTON,

FLORHAM FARMS, - - MADISON, NEIW JERSEY

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES

IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100; $6.00 per 1000; $50 per lOOGO,

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are tlie Largest Growers of Verbeuas in the country.
Our plauts cannot be surpassed.

J. I^. rJIIvIvOJV, :Bloonr»st>t-4rg;, I»^.

50,000 SMILAX

by.

GERANIUMS

mixed, from 2 in. pots
per 100, 820.00 per 1000.

-Cape May. N. J.

When writing mention American Florist.

Coleus

....CHOICEST.

I of 100 of tho best si'nt
tv *I SO per 100, KoolHd

BEGONIAS-l'<~i:nHL,iM sniis, $1,00 per 100,
YELLOW MARGUERITE Tlie timst NEW
v:irr.-t,\, !^-:.Ui) |i.T lllu IJot.t.ril CuUinss,
Strk-tl.v cash with or.li-r,

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield. III.

GHRySflNTH5MUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson. Montraort. Ivory, Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow). Wanamaker. etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 Merrimac St., Lowell. Mass.

Mention American Florist.

YOU.

GERANIUMS

THAT WILL PLEASE
S A. Nutt, Beaute Foiteviue, La
Favorite, Heteranthe, 2'4-iii. pots,
per 1000 $25 00.

H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, 0.

JUST FOR FUN

ONLY A FEW FIRST CLASS Doz, 111)

Sanseviera zeytanica, StroiiK plants

-l-lncli fUHl $T CO

Begonia Rex, vailet.v, laige plains, a-

Inchpot.s 75 500

Begonia, Flowering, e.xtra tine plants,

l-lncli pots "ri 6,00

Specimen plants, Geranium La Favorite, U-lncli pots.

2iicta. each, (.'ash with order, Come<nilcli,

MCDONALD & STEELE,

109 S.Washington St.,Crawfordsville, Ind.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting'' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six.
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Send for '■Comments and Facta."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenneld, Pa.

y miles below Plttsburjf , Pa.

GERANIUMS

COLEUS

H.-st B.-clders and choirc
.Nhw \arieties. $10.00 per
lUOO: $1.25 per 100 bv mail,
stock, $13.50 per 1000.

•I new and old So.OO'
1 1 WO: e.'ic per 100 by

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

PC L_ CD ISI ED I p?: e:

Cold Fields at your door. - GERANIUMS.

Grown In coll In Hats, ready to shift Into S-lnch pots.

Inch pots. $2(1,110 per Hllld,

8tandard sorts, such as double Grant. Bruantl, La
Fayette. La Favorite. Le Pilot. tJloire de France. HotT
Beech. Wonder. Mrs, .1, M, traar. Jules Ferry. Ceotau-
reau and others, tl-MKl per lOIJO, In 2l4-lnch pots. *1SI«1
per KMK), Rose Geraniums, In flats. $2,l)ll per KHI.
Mountain of Snow. In 2^-lnch pots. $2 oil per llKl, Mme,
Sallerol. from flats, SI. 25 per lllO,$lll.(ll per IIWII.

Ageratum. blue and white, from flats. 75c per UUVJtl.lHI
per Hum, Fuchsia, standard sorts, Irom flats, $1.50 per

IIKI ' "■ - • " - - ■■- '- ■■ -

H.;

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Itli U.S, Cash to accompany all orders,
FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady,

VERBENAS

Clean, Healthy Ji
Rooted Cuttings,
free from rust or
mildew, for sale,
or will exchange for rooted cuttings o{j*'JfjX
Geraniums, Begonias, Fuchsias, Coleus, or
small Ferns. Prices right.

HAMILTON & PLUMMER, - Kewanee, III.

Do the Ainei'icaii Florist a small favor.
Mention the paper when writinjj adver-
tisers.

iSgS.

The a mhr i ca k F l o r i s t.

641

Among Chicago Growers.

There are several cut flower stores in
Chicago conducted by ladies, and quite a
number of retail florists employ youiij,'
ladies as assistants; but to Mrs. C. A.
Foote, of Downer's Grove belongs the
honor of being the only lady in this
vicinity who carries on the business of
wholesale rose growing, and if the
appearance of the place is any criterion,
she manages it very successfully. Mrs.
Foote has a large establishment devoted
mainly to growing Brides, Bridesmaids,
Meteors and I'erlcs for the cut flower
market. The I'erlcs are ver\- good, mak-
ing just now a strong healthy growth
with plenty of flowers and very few bull-
heads, and the Brides and Bridesmaids
are very much above the average in
health and vigor. Meteor appears to be
a favorite with Mrs. Foote, and some of
the verj- best blooms of this variety'
shipped to the Chicago market duringthe
present season were grown here. The
foreman, Mr. J. Goolen, is right up-to-
date with Meteors, and thej' are seldom
seen in better shape than he contrives to
have them.

The greenhouses formerly owned by D.
B. Fuller, and rented last spring by the
Hinsdale Rose Company, have been put
in first-class condition. With the excc])-
tion of one filled with Ilarrisii and longi-
florum lilies, all the houses are devoted to
carnations, and the varieties grown
include McOowan, Silver Spray, Iv<iry,
Scott, Albertini, Bridesmaid, Daj-break,
Tidal Wave, Fred. Domer, Lizzie Gilbert,
Rose Queen and Helen Keller. The .Mc-
Gowans .^re good; Silver Spray a liack
number; Ivor\" good; Scott excellent. .\
house of Daybreaks are very good, the
clean and healthy plants bearing a heavy
crop of well colored flowers. But of the
dozen or more varieties grown here. Rose
Queen must be selected as the leader, and
it must be said that we have never seen
this variety in better condition. Rose
Queen has been discarded by many
Chicago growers on account of the poor
showing it made last season. With some
of our best growers the calyxes burst so
frequently and the flowers were of such
poor quality in other respects as to Ije
absolutely worthless. But there are
several hundreds of flowers and buds of
this variety in one house here, and not
one of them shows a trace of split calyx.
The color of the flowers is magnificent.
and the foreman, Mr. Fred Jones, is
highly pleased with his Queens, as indeed
he has ample reason to be. The Helen
Keller plants are making a strong
growth, producing an abundance of
flowers which only partially open and
wither on their stems. As none of the
flowers develop fully, Mr. Jones has
become disgusted with Keller and is turn-
ing it out to make room for young stock.
The Hinsdale Rose Co. have here ten
acres of grotind which is in an ideal situa-
tion for greenhouses. The place is within
one-fourth of a mile of the station, and
the ground has a natural rise of about
twelve feet to the hundred from the
c south to the north. The scarcity' of
water is a great drawback, but it is
expected that the city water will be
installed next summer.

On the opposite side of town from the
Fuller greenhouses is located A. H. Saxon,
who for a number of years was gardener
to W. H. Rand, Esq. This place consists
of four houses devoted to violets, carna-
tions and pansies, but Mr. Saxon has
been in poor health for a year or more
and his many Chicago friends in the trade
will now be glad to learn that he is some-
what better. J. T. A.

JOHN N. MAY'S NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FOR 1898

ALICE P. CAREV

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iniil st.-i
mil hiids

CHEMPWEC.

fc>liii|.'o well up to 111.' llowiT. A
stHutioii. In season 1st to Ifilh
wii-li; $:!.S0 per lioz.: *:;s.O(i p.T 1
DOLORES. H4 points. \ nmssiv in
.■.■.■,lin!.'lv Miir sl.-iii aii.l foliri-.-

l!.'fXc,i'llont kiM'pine (|ualities
\ f/niii'l cotiHncrclHl llowcr. Season, middle of November.
■.Ttilli-iiie c. s. A. 40 cents each; $.1.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
•1 from Silver Cloud. Larue flower with good stiff stem and
\tra good shipping commercial variety of good vigorous con-
s'ovember. .'J'/4 to 4 fi'et; crown or terminal buds. 40 cents

ed deei) yi'llo«

MINNEWASKA. si p.

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sl,:ul.-..r.le,.p,.ink.

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MISS GLADYS VANDERBILT.

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th broad petals of the largest size, with ex-
< iiH- of the best and strongest growers we

I h, ,iit before the 20th to 2!>th of November;
•irviHl p.r 100.

I'lilar- In f-.rrii: straight and strap petals of a

I 1 \ tiij.^ will prove very valuable; also a good

lHi|„.rl00.

l''-;ii-l white with lemon shaded center; an

oriii and general build, and au extra good
vember; crown or terminal buds; 3!4

de.i no
eoEnniir.-iirl i.r exhibition llower. In season 1st to iritti
lo I feet. .-lO.-.nls each; $.S.50 per doz. ; SK.OO per 100.

ROBERTO. CAREV (Carey). .\ very beautiful globular incurved while of good substance and good
ke..piiii.' i|u.ililies. An extra fine exhibition or comniercial variety. Will be a standard varietv
for all purposes. 4^4 feet. Best on terminal buds. In .season 15th to 20th November. Certiflcafe
c s. A. Vervvaluable as a late white of good form. 40 cents each; $.3 .50 per doz,; $25.00 per 100.

SPOTSWOOD (Carey). A beautiful high built incurved liu'lit yellow . somewhat in the style of Bon-
nalTon. This variety will certainly make a reputation for itself both as an exhibition and eoni-
niercial llower. .Vnextra good keeper; very valuable to succeed Honnaffon as a late yellow. 4
fei't: crown or terminal buds. Certiflcate C. S. A. 40 cents each ; $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100 .

Good strong plants ready March 1st, 1898. Also all the new varieties of other raisers.

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, New Jersey.

CORRECTION ^^ CORRECTION

The price on Cannas President McKinley anii
Defen(ier is 60c each, $5.00 per (dozen, $40.00
per 100, instead of $35.00 per 100 as quoted
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642

The American Florist.

Jan. /s,

Worcester, Mass,

At last we are having clear, bright
weather, and in consequence we are get-
ting plenty of flowers that are of fine
quality.

In roses we are getting fine Brides,
Maids, Perles and Gontiers and the
demand, which is up to the ordinary, just
about uses up the supply.

Violets are good and more plentiful
than ever before, and are selling well at
$2 per hundred retail; a few good Princess
de Galles are coming in and sell better
than the doubles.

Carnations are as popular as ever and
the quality is fully up to the standard.
Scott is no"w coming in its old-time form,
and Breaks were never better, Albertinis
are exceptionally good and are bringing
good prices, and the same can be said of
Eldorado; in white. Storm King is the
leader. Of the new varieties tried here
this season Victor and Nivea are easily
the best. C. A. Uana is improving very
much, and a small bench of Maud Dean,
at Lange's, are doing finely, and sell at
sight. Harrison's White proved a disap-
pointment; plants are strong and healthy,
l)ut so far have not averaged two blooms
per plant.

Valley is plentiful now and we are get-
ting some fine freesia; antirrhinum in
white.yellow and pink is coming in in small
lots aiid sells readily at $1.50 per dozen;
Harrisii is a regular thing since Christ-
mas and is moving fairly well.

Trade is holding up well after the holi-
days and from appearances now will hold
steady during the season; prices are about
the regular thing.

The writer took a run to Shrewsbury a
short while ago to visit H. A. Cook's
establishment, and as usual found every-
thing as neat as wax, and the carnations
looking nmch pleased with their quarters.
Mr. Cook grows Scott and Daybreak,
but most of his place is planted with
Nivea, and it certainly looks grand; his
new house containing some 5,000 Nivea
is a sight to behold, and worth traveling
a good wav to see. His seedling No. 1 ,
a light pink," much thecolorof Mrs. James
Dean, and of stronger habit than Nivea,
is a grand thing and will probably prove
a decided acquisition.

C. D. Thayer, who has been quite ill, is
convalescent.

Potter & Cousins have discontinued
their Main street stand. A. H. L.

Cypripediums and Coelogyne Failing to
Bloom Properly.

J. M. H.says: "My Cypripediuminsigne
plants do not bloom very well and I have
also a plant of Coelogyne cristata in a
7-inch pot which does not give many
flowers and those do not last long after
cutting. What information can 3-ou give
me about these plants?"

Ans. We find that Cypripedium insigne
does well under the following treatment:
For an old plant first take a hammerand
break the pot, disturbing the roots as little
as possible, for they love to cling to the pot
and pot-sherds, then wash away carefully
all (so-called) peat, etc., in clean water
and re-potinfreshbroken pot-sherds, with
an occasional lump of hard-wood char-
coal, to within two inches of the top of
the pot. Surface it over one-half inch
thick with the tops of sphagnum, alive
and green if possible, if not, use dry moss
until you can get green.

We put our Cypripedium insigne out
of doors in a partially shaded spot June
1 to September 1 and always deluge them
with water from the hose, excepting as
they start to flower, when we stand

them away from the light that they ma3'
throw their flowers on as long stems as
possible. When buds are swelling we
move them well to the light, close to the
glass to get fine flowers with strong full
color.

Those plants destined to flower early
must be grown under glass all summer,
but returns are best from out of door
plants Weak liquid manure once a week
through the summer is beneficial to a
marked degree.

Coelog3-ne cristata should never be dis-
turbed at the root, as such treatment is
extremely repugnant to them, but should
the bulbs begin to push over the sides of
the pot, carefully break the pot and just
as carefully take a sj'ringe and wash
away all potting material which seems
to be in bad order and then re-pot into a
larger pot giving good drainage, using
sphagnum moss with fern-roots from
which the dirt has been well shaken out,
mixed with coarse sand or fine gravel,
some pot-sherds and now and then a
lump of charcoal. Set the plant so that
the center will be the highest.

We grow our plants out of doors June
1 to September 1 , and when brought in,
some are put in a cool, some in an inter-
mediate and some in a warmer tempera-
ture, thus prolonging the blooming sea-
son. Thej' are always watered freeh',
except for six weeks after blooming, dur-
ing which time they are kept on the dry
side. They get weakli(iuid manure everj-
five days during the growing season
until the flowerstems begin to push when
it is withheld.

Cut the sprays of flowers always at
dusk; put the stems in cold water and set

in a cool place until morning, and they
will last nicely, unless thej' have been left
on the plant until ready to collapse. Few
things are more beautiftil than this chaste
and elegant white flower in sprays, and
with us thej- bloom profusely. Charcoal
used to a moderate extent in potting
orchids, is, to a certain degree beneficial,
but should always be from hard wood.
O. R. Kids.

WE.STC HESTER CoDNTY Horticultural
Society. — The following are the officers
for 1898: President, A. L. .Marshall,
Pawling; vice-president, Geo. Barton,
Mount Kisco; secretary, Herbert A.
Spavins; treasurer, M. Green, Mount
Kisco. Meetings will be held on the
fourth Frida\' of every month at Moimt
Kisco.

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quality and at the lowest prices. All stock guaranteed
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have ever seen. The stock . bulbs of these were furnished by us from the
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true to name. Price, new and rare sorts, all named, per doz., $2.00; per
100, $14.00. Standard kinds, we have in large quantities and can supply
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643

Nashville, Tenn.

The usual dullness followiiifj the holi-
days has characterized the floral trade
lately. Social functions have been on tlic
small and early order, calling for but tew
floral garnishings. New Year's d.iy.
which formerly was the biggest day in
the calendar, passed without any unusual
call whatever. The day was not observed
in the least socially. Following our Cen-
tennial K.xposition the youth of the city,
who constitute a large factor in flower
buying, have been unable to bestow the
usual polite attentions of this kind upon
their lady friends.

The stock imder the mild weather of the
past few days has improved wonderfully
and both Brides and Bridesmaids are
fine in size and color. I'erles are plenti-
ful and American Beauties are fully u])
to standard.

Roses are retailing at $1 and $1.50 per
dozen, with $;5 and $4 for Beauties.
There seems to be a scarcitj- of Komans
and narcissi; carnations are in sufficient
supply. One firm is still cutting some
very nice chrysanthemums suitable for
funeral work.

Out-of-town calls are good, creating a
demand when the city trade falls oft'. A
number of fashionable weddings, teas and
afternoon receptions are on for the pres-
ent week. Violets are in demand always
though there are no double violets, onlj-
the Schicnbnnin and California in this
market. American Beauty always out-
ranks other roses as a favorite, at the
uniform price of $3. M. C. Dorris

Piping for Hot Water.

Working gardenerasks why two houses
out of four should work satisfactorily,
and the other two not, all being piped
alike. The explanation in his inquirj' is a
direct answer to his own question when
he says that the returns from the two
houses which do not work satisfactorily
enter the boiler directly oposite the fire,
or as he describes it the hottest place in
the boiler; such being the case, the back
pressure on these returns is too much to
allow free circulation. In connecting up
boilers whether it be steam or hot water,
the returns must always enter the boiler
at the lowest point possible, and for
steam, especiall)-, as far back from the
fire as reasonable; also for the latter it is
much best to drop the return as low as
possible before intering the boiler. This
forms a trap which is alwa3's full of
water and prevents the back pressure
from the steam affecting the circulation.

The first change which Working Gar-
dener made in the piping, i. e., from the
3-inch overhead feed for 12 2-inch returns
into G flows and 6 returns with the high-
est point at the farthest end from the

boiler with pet-cocks for air, was correct
and should have worked all right if his
returns to the boiler were in the right
position and large enough to carry the
volume of water back freely; to insure
this the returns from all four hou.ses
should enter the boiler at not more than
two openings, and these as above
described should be as low as possible
and as far from the direct action of the
fire as possible. Of course the main
returns should be large enough to take
the volume of water back to the boiler
freely.

Another point to consider is that when
two returns come together they should
never enter the main directly opposite
each other, as the two streams will cer-
tainly cheek each other and prevent the
steady flow necessarj- for an even circula-
tion. The main trouble with Working
Gardener's system is that part of his
returns enter theboilerinacomparativelj-
hot place and the others in a cooler place,
instead of which they should all enter at
the coolest part of the boiler. Those
entering at the latter place allowed a free
circulation which kept the hot water
moving freely in the two houses and
relieved the boiler of any extra pressure,
and at the same time prevented the others
from circulating. If the level of the flow
and return pipes are even in all thehouses
there can be no difficulty in making the
water circulate evenly if the returns are
all connected to those behind the bridge
of the boiler. John N. May.

Kennett Square, Pa.

The name Kennett Square (sometimes
pronounced Cannot) is in all probability
a misnomer. Carnationville would have
been a more suitable name, for wherever
the eye is cast one beholds a range of ear-
nation houses, some large, some small,
but all at par as to the quality of the flow-
ers. Nor would it be fair to assume that
the boj'S out there "Cannot square"
things. On the contrary, "fair and

NEW FORCING ROSE

MRS. ROBT. GARRETT

Hybrid tea. rich soft pink, buds very long, flower
extra large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more produc-
tive. A sturdy, vigorous grovi'er, a money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The best
firms in the country are investing in it. It has
won numerous prizes and has elicited the moit
favorable comment from critical judges. Price
$3.50 per doz.; $:i5.00 per HH) in lots less than loiHJ;
$2-J5.00 per 1000. Orders booked now, delivery
March 15. IMitH. Correspondence solicited. Address

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland

square" seems to be their motto, and a
more honest body of growers would be
hard to point out. None, however, need
my praises.

Accompanied by Albert M. Herr, of
carnation fame himself, our first call was
on Wni. Swayne. As usual, his carna-
tions showed the results of the best of
treatment, the foliage looking strong and
healthy, the flowers perfect. It was his
Empress, however, that interested us
most. Tall and graceful with a stem as
thick and erect as ;i cane, her crimson
majesty towered far above all the other
varieties. In the words of Mr. Swayne,
"The Empress has made her debut, and
has come to stay."

At J. M. Palmer's establishment we
found things equally interesting; his two
red seedlings, designated as No. 333 and
No. 12 look decidedly promising, while
his Kohinoor, a white one dotted with a
delicate pink tint, has already achieved
some degree of popularitj- in the Phila-
delphia market.

At Louis B. Eastburn's place we dis-
covered two white seedlings; both look
fine, though another year's test will be
required to decide theircommercial vahie.

Chas. S. Swayne's Sweetheart, a white,
deeply penciled with red, is all that its
name implies.

Thompson Bros, and H. Hicks & Son
are likewise in the front rank, both
Portia and Cartledge being grown in
either establishment with marked success.
Lizzie McGowan, for white, seems to be
still in the lead, though Flora Hill is
rapidly coming to the front.

A new departure with some of the
growers is the cultivation of mushrooms
and tomatoes. Both find a ready sale in
the Philadelphia market. IIomo.

KROESCHELL BROS. GO.

Greenhouse* Boiler,

29 to 59 Zrie St CHICAGO.

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644

The American Florist.

Jan 15^

Helpful Reminders.

Florists who make a business of deco-
rating should be on the lookout con-
constantly for pretty plants, especially
those which withstand considerable
handling, while palms are the most popu-
lar jjlants in use, a progressive florist will
not depend on them for the pleasing
effects. You can hardh' get along with-
out them, but they should not predomi-
nate in an ordinary decoration. All
varieties are good. One of the most use-
ful plants is the stevia; it comes in after
the chrysanthemums are almost past; it
is so light, sweet and feathery, if handled
carefully it is the prettiest plant for this
season, the old-fashioned tall variety. I
would not give a cent for the dwari"
except for a few plants of the variegated,
which is dwari'. This variety in contr;ist
with carnation plants, and the flowers of
Daybreak and Wm. Scott or others of
such shades is beautiful. Although 3-ou
do not grow carnations, keepafewpot
plants on hand for color effect of the
foliage, and do not trv- to get along with-
out these two varieties of stevia. The
Swainsona is also extremely useful; you
should have a few plants of this in two
lots; use one while the other is recovering,
as the3' don't stand dissipation well, but
are so useful that you cannot afford to 1)e
without them; they are rapid growers. A
few 10-cent plants very soon become
decorative plants; keep them staked in
greenhouse, but you will have to remove
most of the stakes when j-ou get them in
place. If you want to use any of this vine
cut, be sure and cut it the day before using
or it will wilt so badly that it looks
forlorn. The several varieties of bamboo
are beautiful, ea.silv managed aud thev

are as pretty as an areca palm for many
places, they are so easily handled. Just at
this month they are at a standstill, but
next month they will begin to make new
leaves and it is Ijest to procure stock early.
They are sure to become popular as soon
as generally known. The Echeveria
metallica is easily grown and a plant that
pleasingly attracts much attention. A
plant that will keep days without roots
if cut, it's an old fashioned plant, but too
little known. TheAuculja Japonica, green
leaves with yellow markings, grows
dense and stands any amount of handling.
Grevillea robusta, easily grown from
seed, is graceful, particularly when new
growth is on, causing a diversity of color.
The old Veronica variegata with its light
lavender feathery flowers is so easih'
ttiken care of and is far prettier in many
places than a "stove plant," such as a
pandanus, which is so easily damaged.
Always keep on hand ;i i^v; nice pots of
grasses. Arundo donax variegata is par-
ticularly good; the Egyptian papj-rus is
extremely useful; the "dusty miller," Cin-
eraria maritima, with its white foliage
should be kept on hand; the Asparagus
Sprengerii is a new plant and one of the
most valuable plants ever handled by
your humble servant; you can do any-
thing with it. Some pots on hand now
are sending out beautiful plumes three
feet long; they keep cut for days, make
beautiful hanging pots and take the place
of ierns in many situations; and 1 have left
for the last the Spira;a Anthony Waterer,
none of the descriptions given in recent
advertisements do this plant justice and
the illustrations are very misleading. The
party who made the cut certainly never
saw the plant, and strange to say, I never

saw a.\\y printed description of this plant,
but what omitted one of its most strik-
ing features, that is the coloring of its
foliage; many of the leaves are marked
with white and delicate pink; its habit of
growth is drooping; some of the most
beautiful table decorations have been
made with it; flowers are pink.

All the plants mentioned above, except-
ing stevias, are invaluable for decorators
because the}- are available the whole
year. When you come to consider fancy
ferns, crotons, anthuriums and other
stove plants, they are adapted for speci;d
care and conditions and expensive treat-
ment, but those mentioned are good uni-
versal varieties, and should be provided
in January before new growth starts;
they are all easily propagated; they are
also useful for conservatory and window
decorations, and sell every month in the
3'ear. The wholesale growers are begin-
ning to learn this, and are providing them
for florists who have no greenhouses of
their own, but you who have them should
make arrangements now to provide j-our-
self with ample stock of this nature, this
is the time' C. B. \V.

Newark, N. J,— Flowers and the stock
of a florist's store were piled promiscu-
ously in the gutter in West Park street,
near Broad, this morning. They were
the stock of Arnold B. Hoffman, florist,
and had been put out for non-payment of
rent.

Amesburv, Mass. — The Henry Hill
greenhouse, which has been conducted by
M. F. Wentworth, was burned on the
morning of January 4. Cause, an over-
heated furnace.

Vaughan's Pansy Seed

This is the time to make another sowing: of
Pansy Seed if your plants have rotted off..^.^

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VflUGHM'S "GIANT MIXED"

JIO.OO; ', oz.
tnulf pkt., 5(

, .$5.00; \i oz.,
traili' pkt., a

*1.50;
$1.35;

These are strains with nine years' rCCOrd and
with a DCdigrce. We have scores of testimon-
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acquaintance for his opinion of our strains of
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Trimardeau. miser) V oz , 3ic.; trade pkt., 10c. ;oz.,

Improved Trimardeau, mixed . . ^a oz., 45c ; trade pkt., 25c.. oz.,

Giant Paris, an improved Trimardeau, mixed trade pkt., '25c.; oz.,

Giant 'white, black, yellow, striped, Beacousfield, Emoeror
William, purple," hortensia red, Aurora, Golden Queen.

Auricula colors, each . trade pkt.. 25c.

Giant Gassier, mixed ' s oz., 75c.; trade pkt . 25c.; oz.,

Giant Bue-not. mixed J s oz., 81.00; trade pkt.. 25c.; oz.,

Chicago Parks Mixture trade pkt., 10c.; oz.,

White, yellow, black, striped, and others,

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500
600
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Ganna seed...

CROZY SORTS, SOW NOW.

Mixture of New Varieties, saved from '

Crozy Hybrids, best mixed,

lOc; oz., 15c.
Mme. Crozy . . . . lb, $2.00; pkt . 10c; oz , 20c

Queen Charlotte 100 seeds, 5c

J. C. Vauchan " '• 25c

Florence Vaughan " " 25c

Chicago . " " 25c

Bronze-leaved, mixed, 100 seeds, 25c; oz., 40c

J. D. Cabos 100 seeds, SOc

Egandale '• " 35c

Chas. Henderson " " 2ic

Chas. Paul " " 3.5c

Stella Kanst " " 25c

Leonard Vaughan " " 40c

New Yellow Crozy " " 40c

Eldorado " " 25c

Geo. W. Childs " " 20c

I extensive collection and of new varieties only, lb., 82.50; trade pkt., lOc ;

,25c.

Our EARLY LIST of Florists' Flower Seeds ready. "The Best Flower Seeds in America " Ten per cent. Discount on $2.00 worth and over lor cash with order.

VAUQ HAN'S SEED STORE,

14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK.

84-86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO.

iSgS.

The a mer i ca jv Florist.

646

Shipment of Plants to Michigan.

Wc are in receipt of the information
j,riven below from the general agent of the
American Express Co. at Chicago.

The laws of Michigan, Act 137 laws of
1 897, Section 4, provide as follows:

shrubs, plants or

br inly hib.'l.'.l

lUva'

or imy other person or pi
ame; "iind auy agt'nt of a
steamboat corupahy, or a
Ills who shall violate this sc
L'uiltv of a misdemeanor, ai
...f shall be fined in any si
-li\i' nor more than one bu

th.

nly ja

tliirtv .bi
nia\ Iwsn fliii-.l aii.l iiiil.riM.iicd In llie ilis.-ivi ion

,,f th iirl. ;iml aii\ surh linf shall be p^iid to

the State Hoard of .\s;rli-ulture."

Agents of this Company at points in
other states from which such shipments
are made to points in Michigan have
been instructed to call the attention of
shippers to above laws.

The form of certificate to be pasted
upon box or package as recommended by
the inspectors is as follows:

I ml iiu» >iiii> w iMf <!#" >#"X'i

Hot-Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Comers se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately:

3 ft.x6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. Sin. X 6 ft., 4 " 8 in. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, ITi in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to' receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

%0^^^^^^^^^^t^»^^^^^^m

Seedlings ^n^ Cions

APPLE GRAFTS ^ Pear and' Plum J^

Low Prices. Send List of Wants to

D. S. LAKE, - Shenandoah, Iowa.

" : 189...

I hereby certify that I have examined

the nursery stock and premises of

of and find no indication

of the presence of San Jose scale or other
d;ingerous insect, jiest or fungus disease.
, Inspector."

< )ur agents have not been instructed to
refuse this matter, l)ut unless provisitms
(if the law aI)ove (juoted are complied
with, we would be obliged to do so. It
is of course the duty of the shipper to fur-
nish certificate of inspection which must
be delivered together with the shipment.

The Date of Easter.

Easter is a moveable feast of the church,
established to commemorate the Resur-
rection, and like some other iestivals was
adopted by the early Christian fathers
from one of the pagan customs which had
secured a hold on the affections of the
people, namely the least of Ostern, the
Goddess of Spring. It occurs at different
dates according to the moons phase on
the 21st of March.

The earliest that Easter Sunday can
occur is March 22, and it has only
occurred that early twice in the past cen-
tury, the latest it can occur is April 25.
It is the first Sunday after the first full
moon after the 21st of March. It will
occur April 10, 1S98; April 2, 1899; April

15, 1900. Paste these dates up now, it
will save some hunting up when planting
time comes around again for Easter
stock.

The rustic feasting of our forefathers
at Easter was their sacrifice to the God-
dess; the modern American makes his
sacrifice in a box of American Beauty ro.ses
or some other choice offering and generally
personifies the (ioddess in the shape of
his wife. The said (Goddess may also be
propitiated Ijy fine raiment or a bonnet
which she wears. Many men think it
equally a good time to buy new clothes
also; they generally find themselves look-
ing shabby about that time and if they
can afford it bedeck their persons in
honor of Ostern.

Worcester, Mass. — We are in receipt
of the programme of the winter meetings
of the Worcester County (.Mass.) Horti-
cultural Soeietj-. It provides for weekly
meetings with interesting papers and
discussions at each meeting. An annual
reunion and banquet announced for
March 9, shows that our Massachusetts
friends appreciate the "creature com-
forts."

Paterson, N. J. — ^_John J. Weme, a flo-
rist employed at Cedar Lawn Cemetery,
died suddenly of heart disease on the
morning of January 4.

iCopyrighted)

Kraft's Plant Tonic

For PLANTS, PALMS and FLOWERS

...A Wonderful Preparation for the Promotion of Plant Life, Destruction of Insects and Scale...

This is one of the greatest preparations for the use of Florists and Plant Growers ever
compounded. It gives to the foliage of plants treated the bright, fresh color of healthy,
growing vegetation. It destroys all insect life infecting the plant and eradicates scale.

Besides improving the color of the plant, it effects a general betterment of its condition,
aiding nature in disseminating and retaining the sap and life of the plant. The Tonic
makes the foliage of the plant solt and pliable, and a beautiful bright green.

FTor seile n t ^ Price per bottle, 25 cents.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREET.
CHICAGO.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NOW YOU WANT IT,

BECAUSE YOU NEED IT,

AND NO DOUBT CAN AFFORD IT,

A Set of-^v-*-."*."*

Long's
# Florists

Photographs

iel-Piii;i- I'rii-i'il Ciitiilosue Frci-.

DAN'L B. LONG, - Publisher,

BUFFALO, N. Y.

A FEW COPIES LEFT

SOIVENIR PROGRAMIVIEofthe

S. A. f . CONVENTION at Providence

c-.iii I).- lui.l oil :i|i|>lic:iti(.n. Aildress

A. M. RENNIE. 6 Exchange Place. Providenc. R. I.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A| AOC for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot-
IILAvW beds. etc. Also Hotbeti Sasbes and
Mats. Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO.. 456 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.
Mention Amerlosn Florist.

•jnANZ§(°

SATISfACTORY ENGRAVINGS

OF FLOWERS OR VEGETABLES.
■«'nTsT CHICAGO.

▼ J ir y X Tor Insurance against

MAIL ^'^'-^ii^i^^'^

JOHN G ESLER. Sec'v. (- H. A.. Saddle Rivet. N- 1

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

Blank Book Makers,

Stationers and Primers

86 and 88 Dearborn Street,
CHICAGO.

646

The American Florist.

Jan. IS,

Partnership.

Even,' business man should have some
knowledge of how far a partner may
legally bind his firm. This is important
in dealing wdth one member of a firm, in
order to be assured that one can force the
firm to carry out his agreements. It is
also especialh' important for a partner,
to enable him to understand fully what
he may safely do on the firm's account
and to what an extent he is in danger
through the dishonest acts of his asso-
ciates.

It has been said that taking a partner
was as serious a matter as taking a wife
and that the results of a mistake in the
one case were almost as serious as in the
other. There is more than a grain of
truth in this. Let the partnership agree-
ment be as strictly drawn as possible and
the duties and powers of each partner
defined to the minutest detail, this only
defines the obligations of the partners to
each other and has no bearing on their
relations to outside persons. Unless it can
be proved that definite knowledge of the
limitations of a partner's powers has been
conveyed to a person dealing with a
member of a firm, such limitations will
not allow the firm to repudiate any con-
tract made in good faith with such part-
ner. Of course the agreement must be in
the usual lines of business of the firm, and
in accordance with the common customs
of business.

A purchase of coal, or plants or green-
house glass by one of the partners in a
greenhouse establishment would be bind-
ing on the firm and the firm would ha%e
to pay the bills even though the partner-
ship agreement especially provided that
the partner in question should have no
such authority. The only recourse would
lie to hold the offending partner responsi-
ble for the loss occasioned by his acts.
On the other hand one would run a risk
of having a sale of a stock of goods or a
house and lot or any other article, mani-
festly out of the line of the business,
repudiated by the firm under like circum-
stances. If it can be shown, however,
that the partner in question had been in
the habit of making similar purchases on
the firm's account, then the purchase will
probably hold good.

The safe method to pursue in trans-
actions departing from the usual line of a
firm's business is to require the assent of
all the partners, while in ordinary mat-
ters the signature of one partner is sufii-
cient. B. Jonks.

Boilers ««>

For GREENHOUSES.

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATING.

MYERS & CO.

1S18&1B20S.9thSt.
PHILADELPHIA.

STANDARD D ^^ ^T O
FLOWER.... l\J I O-

W.^M.nnir.iriuiv, full liuf of Standard Flower
Pots, Hanging Vases Lawn Vases, Seed Pans

and Cylinders, ul;i/'il :iiid witli hiindh-s.
SEND fur our pri.-e ^lisi before orik-rinK else-

Hiliinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y.

FREE UPON
APPLICATION

TRADE /«\ARK

HOT WATER HEATERS
'ss^Wm BOILERS

The Stas/dard Of Excelle\ce

Fop Their Respective IfEQuiRCMEMTj

fiURNEY HEATER MFC. CO.

+e CENTRE STKttT

dJ

YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY HAVING ME

BUILD AND HEAT xoiiR GREENHOUSES
HENRY W. GIBBONS '''•'''•^Vvork'"'"'-

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED.

NEW YORK.

ESTIMATES FREE.

Bulb Pans, Hanging Baskets and Saucers

rjUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
^-' satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot."
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write (or price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Bxcelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

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We are general agents for all varieties of tlower pots and
■natea^peclalty^of f LORISTS STANDARD POTS

Manufactured b?
BR.\/.1L POTTERY i CLAY MFO. CO , Brazil. Ind.
BplnK centrally located we can save vou freight. Also head-
quarters for FLORISTS SUPPLIES. Write us for price lists
anti we know we will get your order.
VAIL SEED CO.. 150 No. Delaware St.. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.

griiimtiiiiititititiiiiiiititimiiiiimumimiiimiaiiuiiuiiituiiiiiiiiiitniii

I Flower
I Pots 5.

Neponset Flower Pots

..1000 about 30 lbs..

..1000 . . "%>.".

..1000 •• M " .

..lOOO '• 45 •■ .

2.50
3.90
5.15
ti.HO
10, K
14. .M

Standard Pot Measure.

Lees quantities tban full crates at 100 rates.

V\\\\ sample dozens of a s-lze mulled on receipt of

10c 12c 150 22c ;Wc 45c tiOc

for2^-ln. 2)^-ln. 3-ln. SJ^-ln. 4ln. 5-ln. liln. pots.
V. W. BIKD & SON, Manufactarerg.
Address all orders to our General Agents.

August Rolker & Sons

52 DEY STREET, NEW VORK.

Our Eastern .-Vseuts are

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and aU Florists' Desltme.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linville, Mitchell Co., N. C.

Flower Pots.

Rlirhf frnm the

ufHCturers. Before buying

pots write to us tor special Frices and Dig-
counts

Our pots are RED In color and Standard.

213 to 223 Pearl Street.

NORRISTOWN. PA.

,riGEO. KELLER & SON,

MANTFACTrUEKS

Flower Pots.

Before buylnti write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wrlghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO, ILL.
Mention Amerloan Florist.

FLOWER POTS

.\I.I. KIXDS.

A SPECIALTY

STANDARD POTS

♦

nnl SAMPLES FREE.
P. O. B<
MINNEAPOLIS. MINN.

i8(;S.

The Amfricax Florist.

647

From Steam to Hot Water.
IvD. Am. Florist: I enclose |)Ians or a
house that I Ijiiilt lastvearforcarnatiniis.
It is heated by a Furniaii steam boiler, and
1 would like to iiu|uirc through the
columns of the Fi.orist: 1. If there is
piping enough to heat by hot water ty
(>0° with zero weather outside? 2. What
changes would have to be made to sub-
stitute hot water for steam? Would like
to use same boiler if possiI)le. J. L. I,.

In answer to the inquiry of J. L. I-.,
relative to the heating of a carnation
house, the heating surface now in the
house, which is proportioned for steam
heating, would not be sufficient for heat-
ing by means of hot water. For the
heating of .such a hou.se by hot water, to
a teniperatui-e of 60", about one square
foot of radiating surface (outside surface
of pipes) would be required for each 'A
square feet of glass contained in the roof
and ends of the house; thus, for each
lineal foot of house, which contains about
5-tfeetof glass, IS square feet of radiating
surface would be required, whereas the 2S
lines of 1-inch pipe and 3 lines of 2-inch
flow mains, only contain about IIV2 feet
of surface, le;iving a shortage of about
7V2 feet, which is e(|ual to ;ibout 12 lines
of 2-inch pipe. The circulation of water
through long lines of 1-inch pipe is very
unsatisfactory in ordinary greenhouse
heating, in consequence of the very shjw
circulation, resulting from the excessive
friction of the water in the small pipes. I
do not favor anything less than li 2-inch
pipes for a greenhouse circulation of such
ii length and would give a preference to
2-inch pipes. Thus, to heat the above
house to 60°, if the 1-inch pipes are to be
used, I would advise adding one more
2-inch overhead flow, substituting four
2-inch returns for the three lV4-inch ones
now in, and doubling the number of
1-inch runs; but the more satisfactor\-
method would be to throw out the 1-inch
pipes now in, and use -t 2-inch overhead
flow, 4 2-inch main returns, and 24 runs
of 2-inch pipes under the benches. As to
the possibility of using the present steam
boiler for the hot water heating, I cannot
speak, as no description nor dimensions
are given, but if your correspondent will
write me, I will be pleased to assist him.
Henry W. Gibbons.

tVAMS' IMPROVED

V£MriUTiMG\
APPAJUTifS i

yPtrt FOR iLLUSrRATtO ".AIALOCuE

gvAKffi cfrrMAOfMfwom

^ ■^rji-JT-'^ RICHMOND. IND

When writing mention American Florist.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypre.'^s (jreenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circula
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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OUR SRECMALTY.

LARGE STOCK ^ ^ ^ -^ ^ PROMPT SHIPMENT.

! ^f^l' Pore Linseed Oil Putty.PdintiBrustes Etc.!

IJK write FOFt LATEST PRICES ^

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING

Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

MenttOD AmenoaD Florist

You can not get a GOOD THING for
nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Menllon American Florist.

648

The American Florist.

Jan. 15,

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates. . .

Allen J K

American Boiler Co
Amllniz B C

Aull Bros Paper and

BoxCo <k«

BakerC F «»

Bassett & Washburn .530
Bayersdorfer H 4 Co 133

Beckert Theo F WO

Robbink IjO •►<"

Boemer Fred t!40

Beaton Letter Co.

Breck Jos & 8on iw

Breltmeyer J & Son..ii3'.i

Burley & Tyrrell Ml

Burpee W Atlee & Co .lioH

Carlton H K WO

CarmodyJ U »>4'

Cleveland Seed Co 'o-'A
Cmcas & Boddlngton

Co

Cole Geo B & Co M.I

ConardiJones C0....1HI

Conley John & Son r.js

CjttaKe Gardens <i4t

CralK Bobt.......^ 1;;^

Cunningham J H Wi

Darling C T I3'

Davis J W M

Dickinson Albert Co Ml

DIetsoh A & 00 0«/

Dillon J L blO

DomerFred ASons Co.wa

DreerH A 'SSi

Whret F Wl

Blllott A M W4

■Olllott W tl

Bills & Pollworth

Faxon M B o»

Felthousen J B B40

Florist Pruning thear

rar w)

Co.

Ford Bros t)31

Oalvln &C0 6.^1

Gibbons H W I'lt)

Olblln & Co Wii

Gamey Heater Co oni

a»ll Ase'n MS

Hamilton &; Plummer 1>1U

Hancock A oon ti38

Hanson Christ tiZT

Hanson Olto 039

tLan M A Oiil

Herr Albert M 639

HerrDK 640

Herrlngton A 640

Hilflnger Bros 616

tllUBGJtCo 640

tllppardB 647

■Tltohlngs ACo M8

Holton A Hunkel Co. 639

Hooker H M ijo 61"

Horan Bdw C 6:il

Hunt EH .6:10

Illinois Cut Flower Co 6:w

lennlngs B n - .638

Joosten C H W3

KastlnB W f 639

Kelsey IJarlan P &i1

Keller Bros 646

Keller Geo & Son 646

Kannlcott Bros Oo. . . .6^0

King J M 631

KnoplI Oscar & ro....6:G
Kraft's Plant Tonic... 640
KroeschwU Bros Co .64o

Kuehn C A 639

Kutal Geo A OW 639

LakeD S (>45

LAngJUllUB 631

■.lengenf elder C 637

Letelller A Sons 623

LIttlefleld H F 6:t9

Livingston's A W SnnB6.i4
Locklano Lum Co. . 61.5 6t;
Long D B

..(iSl

Louisville Toba)»io Co.6<(j

Lucas J A Co 648

Lynch W B 630

Manning Jacob W li:^

ManzJ & Co 64&

Marshall C L ('>4ll

May Jno N 641

McCarthy N F A C0...IWI
McCullough J Chas.. .(34
McDonald A McManusthil
MclJonald A Stelle. . . .6IU

McKadden W A 639

Michel E H 629

MlUang i^'rana txll

Monlnger J i Co ttlS

Mo n W H Co 6W,

Morris Floral Co 639

Mound City Flo Co... .629

My rs A Co Ii46

Katlonal Flo Board of

Trade . .
NalloLa' P
NIeraeyer H A,

■^

N Y cut h'lower Cn....i.;;
Palmer The R T ro.-iti

Parker Ira t.j

Peacock W P is

Penpock Saui'l S... . ts

Prince AG ACo 6S

QuakerClty Moh Wks.CJ

Handall A L.

Kaynor J I t«i

Regan Printing Co....lS«
Keed Glass A Palm Co r>4;>

Reed A Keller 6:w

KelnDerg oroo 6:w 6,j9

Rennle A M 61;,

RIceM ACo 6:i2

Ulcksecker C U 64i;

Roemer F I'hi;;

Rogers P'k Floral Co lau
Rolker A & SonB..tE« 616

Rudd W N 638

Rupp Jno F 63:5

Schiller J 1. 633

Shepherd Mrs T B....b:h

Scott John I'hSr

enendan W F r,3i

Slebrecht 4 Son. .. (;x,
Simmons W P A Co .His
Situations. Wants, etc. 63;

Skabcura Dip Co •■„*(:(

Smith Natn a, tsoc 1;;^

Smith W L i;;;

Smith W C liil

Soltau C 62s

South Park Floral Co.6:-;9
South Side Floral Co. .6411
Standard Fertilizer Co6:i3

Steftens E 630

Stearns Lumber Co — 647

StoUery Bros 6:i9

Struck JN A Bro t«7

Sunderbruch H L Co. .629

suthenaau Geu a (31

SwahnsSons J Q 64i".

'*yrBcu<»*' Potter- Co. .646

Toklo Nursery Co 6:«

Traendly A ochenok. .(;31

Vail Seed Co 616

VaughanJ C... 630 612 644

615

Vaughan, McKellar A

Wlnternon IKO

Vesev W J 631

Weber H A Sons. .Cffl 613

WeeberADon im

Welch Bros 631

WhlUdln Pot Co 646

Wlllmore W W 642

Winter A Glover 6;iii

Wittbold Geo 637

Wltterstaetter R (X,

Wood Bros 637

Wors C W 629

VoungJno 631

VoungThOB.T^ 631

Young John Welsh — 6:17

Ijohnc.

CO.

CYPRESS

GREENHOUSE

MATERIAL

412 TO 422
, HAWTHORNE AV. . ,^_^^„,r,-ri««

.CHiCAGo.iLLy DESCRIPTION.

SEND rOR CATALOGUE.

Hitolring?^ €& Co.

ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage for illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

(Established 1856.)

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, and all kinds of Uortlcultura

Buildings, erected complete with our patent Iron construction: or for material only ready for erection.

LARGEST BUILDERS OF GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES. PLANS AND CONSTRUCTinN EMBRACE LATEST

IMPROVEMENTS. SIX HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Send 4 cents postage to New York office for latest catalosue.

NEW YORK OFFICE, GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS,

160 FIFTH AVE., cor. 21st St. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON. N. Y.

For Cheap Fuel

would recommend Style
"Spence"

"C" of the

Hot Water Heater.

This style is especially adapted to the use of wood and
the poorer qualities of hard and soft coal. If you
would rather use hard coal, style "B" would suit you
better

S(merican S3oi7er Company

_-' CHICAGO, 84 Lake St.

NEW YORK, 94 Centre St.

SEND
FOR..

LyCAS ^- GLASS

4 PAMPHLETS TELL ALL
ABOUT IT.

John Lucas & Co.

rniLADELPHIA.

fiiE Ik^mmmm LlnL@LiiT

Rmerica is "the- Prow at the UbssbI; there may be mare cam fart Mmidships, but we are the hrst ta tauctt Unknown Seas.

Vol. XIII.

CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JANUARY 22, 1898,

No. 503.

f LHIIi /ALN!lii!@i^LlS L^iL@@Ll@T

Published every Saturday by
AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

334 Dearborn Street, Chicago.

Eastern Office: 67 Bromfield St., liogton.

Subscription. 81.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from the trade.

Ofkicehs -\Vi[ K. Gri>E. W:islilngton. D. c ; presl
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secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City. Pa., treasurer.
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THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

Annual Convention at Chicago. February 17 and 18,
1893. ALBEHT M. IlERR. Lancaster Pa.. Secretary.

CONTENTS.

Marie Louise violet fi4if

A violet liouse of novel construction (i illus.i . .lijii

Chrysanthemums 050

Geraniums (illus.) 6.°>0

Some new cannas (illus.) 652

Carnation notes 652

,\merican carnationists 652

Ferns 652

Illustration, conservatory and reception room. 653

Dahlia notes 663

About i.,insi.'s 654

ACinriniiiil- IImii^i ii...vir:iit) 654

Politir.iii r:iirr-.,,ii, \ ,1 |,iirks 654

Herb;irr,,n, |,l;,iii , 654

AmeriiMU i a ruatioii Soeiuly 655

New rose— .Mrs. EobiTt Garrett (illus.) 655

Introducing a new rose . . 655

.\nnual meeting of the State Florists .Vssociii-

tion of Indiana 656

Tropa'olum Vesuvius (illus.) 656

New York 6.56

The blue marguerite (illus.) 657

Boston 657

Cut il.iwr iirhr Ills received 658

.V ne« \.tiiil;Miti- c I, -vice (illus.) 65(1

IIorticMilnin- 111 II I.; hind 6,M)

Greeuh.msebuikluiK 662

Albany, N. Y 662

Chicago 664

Buifalo 664

The seed trade 665

California notes 665

Northampton. Mass ■. . . . 665

Thornless roses 666

Jersey items 666

Cincinnati 667

St. Louis 667

Death of Henry S. Rupp 667

Cleveland 668

Catalogues received 668

N'ew publications 669

Pittsburg 670

St. Paul 671

Indianapolis 672

Montreal 673

Eochester, N. \' 674

San Francisco 675

S. A. F. --Problems." 676

Helpful reminders 677

Cheap, cement walks 678

One man ^lio gets satisfactirm from the <-\-

press companies 67y

Marie Louise Violet.

After ;i varied experience — extending
over many years — in the culture of vio-
lets, it is only -within the last few 3-ears
that I have been able to feel prettj' sure
of coming out on the right side bj- spring.
For the benefit of your readers, who may
be interested in the growing of these
plants, I will endeavor to explain our
method of growing. I do not say that
this is the right waj', and it no doubt dif-
fers materially from the modus operandi
of man^' successful growers, but it will go
to show that with violets, as with all
other classes of plants, there is more than
one right way to grow thein successfully.
I have found by experience that more
shekels are gained by studying carefully
the needs of the plants in your own par-
ticular locality, the style of houses, aspect,
etc.. and more especially the soil that is
available, than in trying to imitate a suc-
cessful grower in a totally different
locality.

Our violet houses are span roof, small
glass sash of the ridge and furrow style,
each house 10x110 and about 8 feet from
floor to ridge. .\s four of these houses
are entirelj' open to each other, this gives
an almost solid surface of bed 40x110.
The violets are planted in solid beds
which are about 2 feet deep, upon an ash
bottom, and from 3 to 5 feet from the
glass, thus admitting of a free and con-
stant circulation of air through all the
houses.

Sometime during June or early in July,
as other work will admit, about 6 inches
of the old soil is removed. The remaining
soil is well manured and thoroughly dug,
a good coating of bone meal and about
3 inches of horse and cow manure mixed
is put on top, after this the beds are filled
with good rich soil usualh' the same as
we mix for the roses. The violets are
now planted about 6 bj* 8 inches. We
use either rooted cuttings from flats or
divide the old plants as we plant. We
have tried both methods and see no dif-
ference in the results, but if the weather
be very warm the rooted cuttings will
take hold quicker. As fast as a bed is
planted it is thoroughly soaked from top
to bottom, no shading is used whatever,
and no sash are removed. The ventila-
tors are put up full and are never let
down until frost; but remember this, the
beds are kept thoroughly soaked all the
time, no other care is taken of them
except weeding and cutting off the run-
ners, this latter work during September
and October is quite an item with us; the
plants grow like weeds, and need con-
stant attention to keep them from form-
ing a complete mat.

From October on, more care is taken

with the airing and the temperature, the
latter ranging from -10° to 45° at night
to (i5° and 75° on sunny days, but the
beds are always kept soaking wet, conse-
quenth- red spider is an unknown factor,
for we never syringe overhead, always
striving to maintain a dry atmosphere,
as we don't like to encourage spot. Under
the above treatment the plants produce
good flowers, long stems and good color;
last year they averaged forty-four flowers
per plant. This may not be a good average
but anyway it is a satisfactory one, and
as we retail our own flowers we certainly
come out on the right side of the ledger.
We grow a few white violets, as there is
always more or less demand for them.
These we find are more productive when
grown on benches with 10° more heat
than the Alarie Louise requires. The
Swanley White is the variety we use, and
this will produce immense flowers when
allowed to fully develop, but if the soil be
too rich, many of the flowers are apt to
revert to the parent color, which, I should
judge, is that of the old Neapolitan now so
rarely seen, unless it be underits new name
ofLady Colin Campbell, for I fail to see the
difference. This latter variety is proba-
bly the most productive and hence the
most profitable violet I know of, if one
could sell the flowers. We tried it two
seasons, but no one would buy them at
any price.

The California we also experimented on
with the same result. What a rank
grower this is! If the leaves were only
edible what a splendid salad plant it
would make, but for cut flowers — not in
this section. Nothing will go but the
Marie Louise at present; and, as it is the
most difficult to grow, the price of violets
will stay up for a while yet, or until
fashion changes. F. Goldring.

A Violet House of Novel Construction.

Thinking the florists of the country
might be interested in a description of my
"slope house," I append a few lines set-
ting forth as briefl3' as possible the loca-
tion, size, materials, heating and piping
of the same, together with personal views
upon the advantages of such a style of
house I trust it may be kindly received.

To begin with, this house is situated in
an open field on a knoll which slopes to
the southwest on an average of eight feet
in fifty; while it is so situated as to be
sheltered from the heaviest north winds,
yet during the summer we get the benefit
of everjr breeze that moves, since there arc
no buildings adjoining to intercept the
currents of air. It is 50x100 feet, built
entirely of cypress and. red cedar, has ud
sills and rests upon posts set two feet
ill the ground, four feet, six inches apart,

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center to center; _the eaves are four feet
from the ground, and as may be inferred
from above, the eaves of the north side
are eight feet above the south ones; the
roof is ten feet from the ground at its apex;
the sash bars of the long span are forty
feet, while those of the north or short
span are fourteen feet; of course the long
span faces the south, or, as this actually
stands, southwest

The glass is 1(5x24, which is preferred in
order to obtain the greatest possible
amount of light, and is bedded in putty,
which makes a very tight roof

The sash bars are of cypress, l%x3
inches, with drip groove,supported on four
rows of purlins made of 1-inch iron pipe
with posts of the same material seven feet
apart; each sash bar is securely fastened
to the purlin bj' means of an ordinarj- pipe
strap, which not onh- holds the bar firmly
for the glaziers, but stiffens the whole
structure as a permanent fixture.

A point upon which a good deal of
advice has been given "gratis" is the ven-
tilation; but for all that has been and is
said, the ventilation is perfect, which is
obtained by a continuous row two feet
wide at both sides under the eaves, and
one at the highest point three feet wide,
also continuous, which is operated com-
pletely by asingleliftof Carmody's"meat
saw" appliance.

The portion of "stagnant air" lying
midway up against the roof, between
lower and upper ventilators, does not
exist, since heated air always tends to
rise. The beds are of the solid type, being
divided so that the space actually planted
is 42x96 feet, which contains 6,000 plants
(exactly) under 5,400 feet of glass.

The boiler, cast iron, for hot water, is
located near the southwest corner of the
house, six feet below grade; the heat is
distributed through six sets of coils of
li2-inch iron pipe, which are hung on
ordinary hook plates, screwed to wooden
cleats, which in turn are clamped to the
uprights by means of an ordinary axle
clip, which are sold in all hardware stores;
at the eaves there are three coils, at the
purlins only two.

Just here I wish to say there is no diffi-
cult}' in maintaining an even temperature
throughout, notwithstanding opinions
to the contrar}-; it is, however, main-
tained only b\- proper piping to counter-
act the tendency of heated air to leave the
lower side. The closed tank system is used
under pressure of about ten pounds to
the square inch; the efficiency of this
boiler is shown when I say that we use
about 2,700 feet of lV2-inch iron pipe,
while theory calls for about 3,000.

Our success may be perhaps in the soil,
in the styleof house, or more likely owing
to the constant care and attention of
George A. Saltford.the florist, orpossibly
to a combination of all these.

Among others these points of preference
present themselves to my mind:

1. It costs less to build on this plan
than on any other, considering the total
area enclosed.

2. The large glass surface exposed to
the direct rays of the sun is verj' favora-

ble to a large production of violets at this
season of the year.

3. Owing to its size the temperature is
not so quickh' affected by a change out-
side, as is the case with other styles, or
in smaller houses.

4. The sj'stem of ventilation admits of
a very low temperature during the heated
period.

To those who think of building I would
say if you have the right spot, build on
this plan by all means.

In conclusion I would invite most cor-
dially all readers of the American Florist
to inspect it for themselves, as our latch
string is alwaj-s out and we shall be
pleased to extend to you all a hearty wel-
come. So come and pay us a visit and see
fiir vourself J. W. Feeter.

Highland, N. Y.

Chrysanthemums.

GROWING FINl! KXHIBITIOM PLANTS.

It is a whole year's work togrowspeci-
men chrysanthemums for exhibition.
You must propagate early. It is a good
plan to have a stock plant of each of the
varieties you wish to grow — in a 0-inch
pot — in a nice cool place; they will then
make good cuttings. The latter part of
December is a good time to put cuttings
in, although with some varieties a later
date will do.

As soon as well rooted, cuttings should
be potted in 2V2-incli pots, and placed in
a cool house, as near the glass as possible.
Start pinching as soon as they begin to
grow, for if you \vant to make good
specimens you have got to make a sys-
tematic business of this pinching. It will
not do to allow your plants to run away
up and then cut them back, for then the
wood has got hard and it will take a
long time to break. The plant does not
feel it when the wood is soft, but goes
right along and makes another break.
Ever}' second joint should be pinched,
that is rubbing out the little tip.

It is well to propagate a few more of
each variety than you intend growing;
this is also a good plan with new varie-
ties that you wish to try. They take up
but little room and you can discard as
you go along. B}' the time they are
ready for 7-inch pots you can tell whether
they are going to make good plants or
not. Shift along into larger pots as they
require it, from 2V2 to 5-ineh, from 5-inch
to S-inch, never allowing them to become
pot bound. About June 1 they will be
ready for the last shift, to lb-inch or
12-inch, as may be reqiiired in the prize
schedule.

Syringe 3'our plants every good day,
using an}' nozzle that throws a very fine
spray. Continue pinching out the tips.
Some varieties are apt to send up one or
two extra strong shoots, making long
joints; pinch these at first joint. Some
varieties will require a few short stakes
to keep them in shape. Water carefully
after putting in flowering pots till they
get started again to make new roiits.

Pinching should cease about July 20.
Some advise that the tall growing varie-
ties should be pinched later, to keep them
down, but it will not work; along in

August you will find that the wood gets
hard, especially in the tall varieties. Your
plants will now require lots of room;
keep them as near the glass as possible,
turning them around as often as twice a
week, for they grow so rapidly at this
tirne that they get out of shape ver\'
quickly. By the middle of August voii
will have to do some staking. \Yiliow
stakes are the best for this purpose. Cut
them in winter, bundle them up to keep
them straight and put in a dry place.

As soon as you think flowering pots
are getting full of roots start to give a
little weak liquid manure, say about
twice a week, being careful to' keep it
sweet. A good way to do it is to put
manure in a bag which place in a small
tub in one comer of the house where vou
grow the plants, then dilute to "the
strength you want in the watering pot,
renewing the same every second water-
ing. Some varieties are" liable to begin
to look yellow at this stage; a good tonic
in_ such cases is a very weak watering
with soot water; also there is nothing
better for light foliage than a dressing of
Clay's fertilizer; it acts quickly but must
be used very careftilly.

Along inSepteml)erincreaseyourwater-
ings with Hquid manure, giving the stim-
ulation weak and often and changing
from cow to sheep manure, as the plants
seem to be fond of changes in food. Prob-
ably after the plants have set bud some
varieties will begin to lose a lot of the
bottom leaves; you are getting too good
to them; withold manure water for a
short time and give a few weak applica-
tions of soot and lime water- it sweetens
up the soil. Give plenty of air, be careful
not to crowd your plants and look out
for mildew.

By October 1 the plants will be ready
for the finishing stakes, and it pays to
take a little extra care and time in this
work. In fact, it is a job you cannot
hurr}' if you expect to be iii the swim.
After they are staked they require an
abundance of water, three times a day
mostly. Don't allow them to suffer for
water as it tells at once on the foliage.
Some varieties wilt badly after being
staked, but this does not seem to hurt
them nmch. When the flowers commence
to show color weaken down the feed, but
continue the weak manure waterings
every day up to the time of the show.

Now you have your plants all staked
and showing color; will they be in time
for the exhibition? A few" cloudy davs
and the plants seem to stand still; thev
must have sun to finish them. The
weather clears up and they just hustle;
you will have enough to fill your classes.
Some varieties will not be ready; never
mind, your neighbors are in the same
box. Y'ou get the exhibition over and
have hardly time to breathe until it is
time to start in again to prepare for
another year. Kioto.

Geraniums.

In the prevailing chase for .something
new, deserving and useful plants are often
neglected and do not receive a fair share
of the attention of the horticultural press,
and frequently are neglected by the florist
himself, through his efforts to grow some-
thing new, striking and rare. The gera-
nium has been so long with us, is so well
known (as cultivated in the past) bv
everyone, that of late we have seen or
heard but little about it save the annual
advertisements of rooted cuttings for sale.
There are but few plants suitable for bril-
liant color effects, that successfully with-
stand our trying climate and 'amon<r

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those that do the j^eraniuin stands pre-
eminently first where eontinued eolor
effects in lowjirowinp Ho\verin>; phiiUs
are required, and because of its compara-
tive easy culture and the certainty of sue-
cess if pro]ier varieties are selected, the
newer sorts of merit deserve more atten-
tion than they have thus far been given.
When visiting several establishments
where geraniums are largely grown, 1
have remarked some who confine their
list of varieties to two or three. "A good
scarlet, a good pink and a good dark red
is what we grow." This limited set of
varieties makes it very convenient in prop-
agating large blocks of j'oung plants,
"it's easier looking after the labels," but
unfortunately it makes it necessary that
Mrs. A., B. and C. must have geranium
beds exactly alike and give no range nor
scope for the satisfying of varying indi-
vidual tastes.

Mrs. A. may favor the brilliant capucin
scarlet of J. J. Harrison, Mrs. B. the
bright soft vermilion of Alphonse Kic-
eard and Mrs. C. the bright salmon sear-
let of double General Grant; but ten
chances to one when either considers a
scarlet geranium bed she will be eon-
fronted by a mass of double Grants and
nothing more. The same may be said of
all the other shades of color. S A.
Nutt, La Pilot or W. P. Simmons will
be the only crimsons shown, possibly
Aurora, Fairy Queen or Poitevine will be
the only varieties in pink. During the
first years of my greenhouse experience
geraniums were grown each spring and a
local bedding trade developed. Manj-
times 1 heard the exclamation, "Oh! yes,
that is very nice, but I had it last year.
Mrs. Jones always has a bed of that, and
really I am tired of it. Cannot I have a
Ijed of some other plants?" Such requests
lead me to gather in an assortment of
different varieties and I soon learned that
variety- was as pleasing in geraniums and
would be appreciated fully as much as
variety in other plants.

The selection of suitable bedding varie-
ties while not beset with the difficulties
of choosing new and profitable carnations
is nevertheless not the easiest task. If the
single varieties, especially in the new
English section would only cease drop-
ping their petals and mussing up the foli-
age an assortment of magnificent colors
could readily be made up to please the
most fastidious of tastes; but there are
but few singles that give good satisfac-
tion for bedding purposes, and it is the
doubles and the semi-double or Bruant
section that give us our best bedding
sorts. Many times I have been asked,
What are the best bedding geraniums?
While the question is not easy to answer,
as the same sorts will vary in different
localities, any florist embarking in the
geranium trade would certainly get some
fine sorts from the following list:

Double scarlet — Alphonse Riccard, ver-
milion scarlet, with us the best of all;
J. J. Harrison, capucin scarlet, the bright-
est of all; double General Grant, salmon
scarlet, intense, fine; Acteon, vermilion
scarlet, equal to Grant.

Double crimson or maroon — S. A. Nutt
and Leonard Kelwayhead the list. Nutt
is a tall grower and Kelway dwart".
Marvel and La Pilot are nearly if not
quite as good as Nutt; Phonograph I
think is equal to the last two, and all are
excellent bedders.

Double salmon pink— Beaute Poitevine
is pre-eminently the leader of this section,
dividing honors, however, with Gloire de
France and Fairy Queen. Madamejaulin,
a new semi-double Biiiant possesses great
merit, and I believe it is one of the most

HOUSE OF GERANIUMS— GROWN AT COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, L. I.

chaste and attractive of the late intro-
ductions. Republique, a beautiful shade
under glass, will be grand if it stands the
sun.

Double pinks — Bonnatt leads the deep
pink varieties, with Bonne de Villenova a
good alternative. Among the lighter
shades, Mrs. Parker and Agnes Kelway
are bright, chaste and desirable, while
Mary Hill should not be overlooked.

Double whites — Comtesse de Harcourt
and Madame Buchner head the list, and
are rather betterthan La Favorite, which,
however, is still a first-class variety.

There are but few of the fancy doiibles
suitable for bedding, as many lose their
distinctive coloring under the hot mid-
summer svm and heavy autumn rains,
and unless the grower wishes a long list
he may safely omit them.

There are a few single varieties that
may well be added to ever}- good collec-
tion. In scarlets Rev. Atkinson has
always been our favorite; the color is as
rich as in S. A. Nutt, and it is as free a
bloomer as any. Single Grant, Athlete
and James Kelway are all first-class

Single pinks — There are two varieties
that lead all others for brilliant pure col-
oring and freedom of bloom, Benj. Schroe-
der and Gertrude Pearson. Midsummer,
a delicate chaste peach pink, cannot be
excelled; it is totally distinct from any
other variety. Madonna, a soft clear
flesh pink, is fully as distinct as Midsum-
mer.

Light salmons — Mme. de la Roux heads
the list; it is identical with Mme. Ch.
Molin, save in habit, which is one-third
dw-arfer. Mrs. E. G. Hill is second to none
in size of flower and profusion of bloom;
Mrs. A. Blanc is a rich, deep apricot
salmon, strong and vigorous; but it will be
superseded by H. Dauthena)-, equally as
good in color, dwarfer in habit and a
much freer bloomer.

In the Miranda section Madame Bru-
ant is novel and striking and possesses
the best constitution. Mme. Hoste and
Camille Bernardin are splendid varieties
under glass.

The above list covers a wide range of
valuable varieties that have passed the

experimental stage. If the list is too
long it could be cut to the following:

Doubles — A. Riccard and J. J. Harrison,
scarlet; S. A. Nutt and Leonard Kelway,
crimson; Beaute Poitevine and Madame
Jaulin, salmon; Bonnatt, deep pink; Mrs.
Parker and Mary Hill, light pink; Mme.
Buchner and Comtesse de Harcourt,
white.

Singles — Benj. Schroeder or Gertrude
Pearson, pink; Mme. de la Roux, light
salmon; Midsummer or Madonna, flesh;
H. Dauthenay, apricot; Mrs. E. G. Hill,
deep salmon; General Grant, scarlet; Rev.
Atkinson, crimson.

Fancy singles — Madame Bruant, Mme.
Hoste and Gettysburg, making twenty-
two varieties in all.

Some may protest that good varieties
are missing from the above list. True,
and whenever you limit any list you will
shut out man_v good varieties. It suf-
fices, however, to say that any florist
who can not do a good business from a
house of well grown plants of the above
varieties, has either missed his calling or
squatted down in the wrong locality for
geraniums.

When placing geraniums on the show-
benches, do not kill their colors by set-
ting all the shades of pink, scarlet, etc.,
side by side. Divide them by blocks of com-
plementary colors; the scarlets may be
divided by blocks of whites, the pinks by
the dark crimsons and maroons, etc.

Above other things grow your plants
well. Do not have lanky, spindling plants
topped off by a lean, thin flower spike.
Keep the plants low and stocky, and feed
and air your young stock sufficiently to
produce a dwarf well rormded plant with
a health}' truss of flowers that shows the
true character of the variety. Then they
will sell.

The greatest fault of the average florist
is attempting to grow too many plants
in too small a space. C. W. Ward.

Recent German experiments show that
alum, aluminum sulphate and iron sul-
phate produce blue flowers when applied
to Hvdrangea hortensis.

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Some New Cannas.

The following; are among the best new
varieties oft'ered this season:

Goliath — Fine crimson; uniform dwarf
habit, never exceeding three feet in height;
large dark green foliage; early and con-
tinuous bloomer; similar in color to Bou-
vier, but darker.

J. D. Eisele — Vermilion scarlet, overlaid
with orange; strong, free grower; three
and a half feet.

Furst von Hohenlohe — An ideal yellow
bedding variety; upper petalspurevellow;
lower one slighth- marked with crimson;
neat, compact habit and free flowering.

Sam Trelease — Kich glowing almost
scarlet color; roundflower; three feet high.
Raised by Mr. Jas. Gurney, superintendent
Tower Grove Park, St. Louis.

Sunray — Distinct striped variety; large
size, rich bright yellow with brilliant
scarlet stripes and dashes.

America (Italian)^Rich orange salmon,
feathered and veined with scarlet; fine
bronze foliage; six feet.

AUeinania — Very laige flowers, six and
a half inches in diameter; upper petals
salmon, broad golden yellow border; very
handsome variety; green foliage.

La France — Splendid dark foliage, flow-
ers orange scarlet. J. D. Eisele.

Carnation Notes.

The days are gaining in length, with a
noticeable increase in the amount of sun-
shine, and as a consequence the plants
are making much faster growth and rap-
idly exhausting the food supply in the
soil. The applications of liquid manure
should therefore become more frequent as
the season advances, and now we find it
necessary to supply nourishment in this
form about once a week, that is, if the
weather is such as will permit of the
benches becoming sufficiently dry in the
specified time. One must be certain that
the beds are in the right condition before
applying liquid manure— guess-work will
not do— ancfif very dry they should be well
watered in the ordinary way before
applying the stinmlant.

In "using liquid manure, it is advan-
tageous to change the character of the
food occasionally, as the constant use of
any particular kind tends to enrich the
soil with some one or two elements, leav-
ing it destitute of others equally neces-
sary to the welfare of the plants. We use
about two Inickets of manure to fifty gal-
lons of water, and apply with a Kinney

pump. This may not be such an up-to-
date method as that practiced in some of
the very large establishments, but for
small places it is a much cleaner and safer
w&y of doing the work than carrying it
around in the watering can. There is in
addition a great saving of time, as by the
old plan the work occupies fully three-
fourths longer.

Unless the grower is in the rooted cut-
ting business, where lots of roots are nec-
essary to insure the stock travelling long
distances in safety, it is best to get the cut-
tings out of the sand before the roots are
very large. They are then easier to han-
dle, and we find that they take to the soil
more quickly. Furthermore, if allowed
to remain in the sand long after they are
ready for the soil, they soon get drawn
and weakly, and this is a great mistake if
profitable plants are desired. After tak-
ing the cuttings from the sand, they
should be planted in fiats that are well
drained, using good soil. Take care,
however, that the soil is not too rich, as
they will then makea soft, sappy growth,
and the object is to avoid this and secure
plants of the sturdiest character. Some
growers fix one of the greenhouse benches
for the rooted cuttings, and this is a good
place for them; but if not available the
flats will serve the purpose just as well.

The plants in any case should be in a
light and airy house, kept free from weeds
and fumigated about once a week to keep
down insects. It-is an error to suppose
that because they are so small, about three
inches high, with no three or four cents
sticking out all over them, they do not
need as much watchfulness as the flower-
ing plants. These will be the flowering
plants next season, and they should not
)je weakened by any neglect so early in
their struggle through life. I have noticed
the flats from six to eight inches deep used
by some growers, but consider it far
better to make two flats of the same
amount of lumber and fill them nearly to
the top with soil, so that the young
plants stand well above the box. There
is then no trouble with decaj'ed leaves.
C. W. Johnson.

American Camationists.

At the risk of being called visionary, 1
oft'er the following suggestions, and trust
that the3' will be freely criticised, in the
trade papers and at our meeting in
Chicago.

.\s the $500 proposition made some-
time back, does not seem practical, I now
propose that I will be one of twenty or
more to donate annually $25 for the use
of the American Carnation Society. One-
half of the money thus donated to be used
towards offering premiums at our annual
exhibition; the other half to be used
toward the running expenses of the
societj- on the following lines.

That a committee of three be appointed
to take charge of the interests between
the shipper, of either flowers or plants,
and the express companies. Let thiscom-
mittee get up a shipping label and have
it copyrighted for use by, members of
this society only. Give them power to
enforce care being used in handling of
goods shipped under this label. Rivalrj'
between the express companies and the
knowledge that this committee is backed
by a good live societj-, would soon cause
them to accede to any reasonable demands
made by said committee.

There should also be an arbitration
committee appointed to whom could be
brought all differences, of an}- magnitude,
between members for adjustment. This
would still further imjjrove trade rela-

tions between members of the society;
although the society, by its mere exist-
ence, has already accomplished this to ;i
great degree.

A reference list should be established
and issued three times a year, September
1, January 1, and June 1, giving the bad
pay purchasers throughout the country,
both growers and retailers or storeinen.

A blank form should be gotten up giv-
ing the princiijal characteristics of carna-
tions that are grown, old and new, or
being introduced, and these filled in by
twent}- or more members from different
localities.

Bulletins containing such reports to be
sent twice or three times during the year
to all members of the society.

All of these things would take monej', as
the men who do the work should be fairly
remunerated for their trouble, but I
believe they could all be done, and the
actual expenses of the society met with
the $250 and the annual dues received.

Other lines of work would develop and
could be added as the membership
increases. This it would be bound to do
if the benefits are confined to the members
only (where they rightly belong); but
not excluding trade papers from matter
to which they are entitled.

This society should be and can make
itself worth considerable more than the
$2 annual dues to ever}' man who grows
carnations and to every store that
handles them. There is only one thing
necessary and that is for every member
who can,toattend the meeting in Chicago
determined to put his shoulder to the
wheel and make it a business meeting of
business men. Those camationists who
are not members should come and join
and make 1898 the most successful year
of the American Carnation Societv.

A. M. I'fERR.

Ferns.

SOME POINTS OVERLOOKED BY GROWERS.

There is a constantly increasing de-
mand throughout the entire year, for
small ferns for filling ferneries. These
should be well-grown stock in 2, 21/2 and
3-inch pots, with but a small proportion of
the latter size. The demand is not so
heavy through July, August and Septem-
ber as during the remaining nine months
of the year.

This trade has never been properly sup-
plied. The wholesale growers prepare all
this stock for fall delivery, when vast
quantities are put on the market, often at
ridiculously low prices. By midwinter it
is sold outand no more is to be had. The
market is supplied about six months out
of twelve. Young fresh ferns should be in
stock in March, as well as September.

Most varieties of ferns can be grown
from spores to the proper size, in from
six to ten months, according to the vari-
ety and mode of treatment. They are in
salable condition as soon as well estab-
lished in 2-inch pots. When they become
root bound in 2-inch pots, and before
they become stunted in the least, they
should be shifted into 2V2-inch pots. In
this size they should be sold, if possible,
as but a comparatively small proportion
is wanted of a larger size.

It was not my intention in this article
to give cultural directions but to call at-
tention to a long felt want. Fern spores
planted from now on tiU the first of May
would find ready sale next winter at re-
munerative prices, while those planted at
an earlier date, and grown along through
the summer, would be dumped on the
market in the fall when there is always a
glut of such stock and consequent low

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prices. It makes very little difference
whether you grow ferns to wholesale or
only for your own retail trade, with too
many full grown plants in the fall there is
a temptation to try and hold the stock
and work it off, which often costs more
than it would to have grown on young
stock to take its place. These remarks
apply particularly to the Chicago market
but they also apply in a greater or less
extent to every citj' in the country.

There never has Seen a year since ferner-
ies first came into fashion, when ferns
were not plenty in the fall and there never
has been a year when ferns of suitable
size were not scarce in the spring.

J. T. A.

Dahlia Notes.

A PLEA FOR SPECIAL DAIILH SHOWS.

The leading object in all horticultural
exhibitions should be the promotion of
the science and the art of horticulture.
This should determine the nature and the
scope of the exhibit. The public exhibi-
tion is one of the most powerful means
of arousing interest and enthusiasm in
the culture and use of flowers of all
descriptions. It educates public taste,
stimulates inquiry, and in a commercial
point of view promotes the interest of the
market grower by enlarging the demand
for his products and extending their use.

The dahlia now occupies a prominent
place in the fall shows and but few per-

sons realize its possibilities as the basis of
a special exhibition. The rose and the
chrysanthemum have gained this recog-
nition, but the merits of the dahlia have
been slow to be appreciated. A distinct
impetus has recently been given to its
culture in this county. A few years ago
collections of even a hundred varieties
were rare, now they are becoming com-
mon and large growers frequently receive
several orders in a single season for col-
lections of that size. The seed catalogues
plainly show the tendency by the greater
amounts of space allotted to descriptions
and announcements of good varieties.

This extension of culture has already
laid the foundation for special exhibitions.
Material has become plentiful. Some
growers can stage from five hundred to a
thousand varieties and numerous others
can display a hundred or more. Very
few persons have the slightest conception
of the enormous development of varieties,
and their multiplicitj' as a necessity
in a show devoted to a single flower.
Such a show, therefore, would be calcu-
lated to create a strong impression and
exercise a powerful influence. At the out-
set the extent of the display .would be
dependent upon the larger growers, but
the proper distribution of awards and
the impulse given to extended culture,
would quickly lead to strong competition
among smaller growers as well as among
the specialists.

The dahlia is a flower with qualities

fitting it for extensive and lasting popu-
larity. It requires no expensive outlay
or preparation to bring it to perfection,
no special trained skill in its cultivation,
only the observance of a few simple prin-
ciples common to thecultureof all plants.
Being an open air plant, it can be grown
by any one having garden room. It
blooms continuouslj' andfreelyfortwo or
three months. It can be used very effect-
ively as the foundation of many decora-
tive designs, and herein, and in the
demand growing out of its increasing
cultivation, lies its value to the profes-
sional florist.

The keeping qualities of both flower
and foliage, rare in most flowers grown
in the open air, render it peculiarly
adapted to show purposes, as it will
endure even a critical inspection for two
or three days after cutting. The length
of the period during which it continues in
blot)m allows the selection of such time
for an exhibition as is best suited to local
conditions, some part of the month of
September being in most cases best. Oi
its various recognized classes, single,
show cactus, pompons, fancy and decora-
tive, the first three are so thoroughly
distinct as to secure as much variety in
an exhibition as could be obtained from
the display of three different species of
flowers, while the pompon and decora-
tive classes are sufficiently different to
add materially to the variety of the show
and to prevent the dulling arising from

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excessive unifonnity. So distinct in fact
are the newh' developed cactus forms
that people unacquainted with them
almost uniformly fail to recognize the
Ijlooms when first seen as belonging to
the dahlia family. Furthermore, it is a
noticeable fact that the cactus and single
forms commend themselves to persons to
whom the set tj-pe of the show dahlia is
distasteful and those who are pleased
with the latter have little liking for the
cactus type.

The dahlia comes at an intermediate
time, lietween the rose and the chrysan-
themum, the only flowers which have
3-et achieved the distinction of special
shows, and so conies into competition
with neither. It crowds nothing aside,
but will occupy- the gap between the two
leading exhibitions of the present time.
Its variety of size, color and form admit
of almost bewildering variety- of combina-
tion and display-, and from every point
of view in which the matter may be
examined it sh<iws itself pre-eminently
adapted to the purposes of an exhibition
e.vchisivelv its own. H. F. Burt.

About Pansies.

This is jvist about the time when we begin
to think of spring, and pansies are the
first plants we hope to have in good con-
dition when the time comes for opening
up the early plantings for out of door
decoration. Tho.se pans}' plants that
were transplanted in frames should be
looked over. It may be some of them
have been suftocated bv a too dense
covering of the frames. It is best to look
at them anyhow, and if it is found that
instead of 500 plants there are only 100
left, as may be proved on opening the
frames, something must be done to repair
the damage. Sow at once a batch of
seed, and let it be the very best there is in
the market. The seeds should be sown
thinly in boxes, pressed firmly into the
soil and covered with fine compost to a
depth not exceeding one-eight of an inch.
Place the flats in a temperature above
-to°, but not higher than 55°, and as soon
as the plants show three leaves prick
them out about one and one-half inches
apart in the flats and place them as close
to the light as possilile. Two inches of
soil will be sufficient in the flats. By
March 15, these little plants will be
strong enough to transfer into frames,
and these should have a little fermenting
material underneath to prevent the
checking of the plants during chilly
nights. It is advisable during March to
provide the frames with a covering of
sufficient thickness to prevent the possi-
bility of freezing.

It has been demonstrated in manj-
cases that pansies sown in Januar}' and
well cared for, were superior to those
sown in September and grown in cold
frames all through the winter. It is also
claimed that the latter do not cost nearh'
so much as those sown the previous
autumn. It must, however, be borne in
mind that from the time the spring or
winter sown pansies were committed to
the soil they did not lack anj'thing that
was necessar}' for their welfare. There is
plenty of time to sow pansies now if your
winter frames have suffered, so do not
hesitate to try it. J. T.

Rahway, N. J.— Charles Bedman, a well-
known florist, whose place is on Wash-
ington street. East Rahway, was found
dead in his home on the evening of Jan-
uary 11. Apoplexy- is supposed to have
been the cause. Mr. Bedman was 53
years of age and leaves a widow and six
children.

A Cincinnati Florist.

Henry Schwarz, a well-known figure
among the Cincinnati florists, was bom
December 8, 1864 at .\nnweiler, Rhine,
Bavaria, Germany, and after receiving a
good school education he went as appren-
tice at the age of 15 to J. B. Doehnahl
at Neustadt, where a general line of nur-
serv stock, greenhouse plants and budded
roses were grown. At the age of 18 he
landed in New York in fall of '82, and the
following spring entered the employ of
Louis Siebrecht, Hinsdale, L. I., where he
worked until 1885. He then turned his
attention to cemeterj- gardening for one
vear at Charles Illrichs', Middle Village,
L. I. His next move was to Cincinnati,
where he served one year at B. P.
Critchell's establishment under Thom.
Caldwell. Thence he went to Nanz &
Xeuner's. Louisville, Ky., and from there
to the well-known establishment of E. G.
Hill & Co., at which place betook charge
of the chrysanthenmms for exhibition,
taking the most first premiums at the
Indianapolis show in 1888. On Decem-
ber 1, '88 he left Richmond to pay a visit
to his folks at home. After a four months'
journey abroad he came back to the
United States and entered the emploj'ment
of Siebrecht & Wadley (now Siebrecht &
Son). Ayoimg lady near Cincinnati who
attracted' his attention could not be per-
suaded to go East and therefore he was
compelled to go West in spring of 1890,
when he took charge of the O. J. Wilson
private garden, Clifton, Cincinnati, and
was married. Here he remained nearly
two years and in the fall of '91 started in
Imsiness for himself at his present place.
Price Hill, a suburb of Cincinnati. He
has been one of the active members of the
Florists' Societ}- since its organization
and was recently elected its secretary.

Mr. Schwarz is the representative of
the American Florist in Cincinnati and
the Cincinnati society is to be congratu-
lated on securing as secretary so able,
energetic and faithful a. worker as we
know him to be.

removal of a good man to make room for
a man with "a pull." There was no pre-
tense at assigning a cause and no attempt
to show any fault on his part. Mr.
Buscek is said to be a bright young man,
well educated and well posted in park
work, and even in the midst of a heated
discussion over his retirement, no word
was said against him.

Our Chicago readers will at once recall,
in this connection, the case of Mr. Petti-
grew, whose removal was brought about
in the same wa^', in defiance of the pro-
tests of the best citizens of the city and of
every newspaper of any prominence.
Recent political changes have been signal-
ized by more removals in the north ;ind
west side parks. No one so eniinerit in
his profession as Mr. Pettigrew was
removed in the latest changes, to be sure,
but simply because there were none such
to remove. Chicago has been ecjimlly
disgraced, however, in both cases, for the
later removals have been wholesale in
number and in many cases the only qualifi-
cations which seem to have been required
of the new appointees has been the ability
to sign their salary vouchers and to do
"cultural " work at the primaries and
ward meetings.

Coinment is useless. It is a rotten
state of affairs and we can only hope Mr.
Buscek may succeed in finding a localit}-
where something besides political "pull" is
of value.

Politics in Paterson, N. J., Parks.

The enforced resignation of Mr. Otto
Buscek, park superintendent at Paterson,
N. J., seems to be another case of the

Herbaceous Plant Notes.

Mention was recently made in these
columns of some extra fine Prinnila officin-
alis, which had been brought on under
glass with cool treatment. The stems
were remarkably stout and long, the
flower heads very large and full. They
sold readily in the market as cut flowers
and I believe Mr. Arnold, the successful
grower, is preparing for another supply
this year again, but the}- will not be in
flower for several months yet, because
Mr. Arnold for some reason seems to pre-
fer to grow them in frames without arti-
ficial heat; if he had them in a cool, light
and airy house, there would be no trouble
to flower them at any time from February
until spring, providing, however, that the
plants had previously been subjected to a
hard frost and were perfectly at rest when
taken into the house.

Most all of the hardy primulas respond
readily to a gentle forcing and the one I
would especially recommend fiir that pur-
pose is P. cortusoides, though we maj
not be able to have it quite so early as
the first mentioned, for it is naturally a
later bloomer, but their delightful soft
shades in blush, pink and rose are cer-
tainly most charming, and the flowers, I
believe, would sell even more freely than
those of the yellow P. ofiicinalis. Informer
days, I used to put up some plants of this
distinct, and without doubt, most beau-
tiful species in late fall, set them in a cold
frame to give them a rest for a month or
si.x weeks before taking them to a violet
house or other cool place, and at other
times I would dig up the clumps as they
grow in the bed outdoors late in Novem-
ber, and plant them undivided in the vio-
let bed under glass, either may well
insure a good crop of flowers without
much extra labor, and perhaps less care
than the violets would demand. In later
years we have only occasionally potted a
few plants for winter or spring blooming,
stock having always been rather limited
with us, and there never was any too nuich
room to spare under glass, yet I think
honestly, that a bench planted with these
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more money than the same space occupied
by violets.

We have ajr;iin this year a few of these
plants in a corner of a carnation house,
they are nowonlyshowingabove ground,
but will soon grow freely, and wc c.\])ect
to cut (|uitc a lot of flower stems from
them before March. Primula eortusoidcs,
of which V. c. Sicboldii is only a variety,
has rather large cordate and somewhat
wrinkled foliage, the edges of the leaves
are irregularly and deeply serrated. The
flower stems are straight and erect,
standing well above the foliage and .ire
crowned with large umbels of lighter or
deeper rose-colored flowers, the back of
the petals is very often shaded much
darker than the inner surface and the
individual florets vary in size from 1 to
IVi inches across. When grown under
glass the stems are usually from 10 to 12
inches long, but outdoors their height is
2 or 3 inches less; the stems are stifi"
enough to carry the weight of the dozen
or more open florets and have remarka-
ble keeping <|ualities, on the plants as well
as in a cut state, superior in fact to 1'.
officinalis, for the undeveloped flowers in
the center of the umbel will open out in
succession after being cut and inseiiied in
water. The root stock is creeping, new
crowns are formed annually underground,
but near the surface; outdoors they are
rather late tostart into growth, btit when
the young foliage appears once; we may
look for the flower buds shortly after.

We have no mift'y or fastidious plant
here to deal with, extremely hardy as it
is, it will endure our severest winters
without the slightest injury, no protec-
tion against frost is needed. I have never
seen a plant winter killed, but of course,
they, like other plants, have their prefer-
ences as to soil and exposure. In a light
and open soil, not too dry, they make a
fine growth, in stifter ground the roots
are not so numerous and the leaves are
shorter; in all cases a slight shading,
either natural or ailificial is of great ben
efit during midsummer. Divided into
single crowns early in spring, good
strong plants can be grown in a single
season; they do not occupy much space
and may be planted rather close in a bed,
but far enough apart to admit of conve-
nient hoeing and cleaning between the
plants. Mulching with lawn clippings
or other short light material on the
approach of hot and dry weather will
assist in retaining the much needed moist-
ure in the soil; and an occasional liberal
dose of liquid manure is very beneficial;
the3' rather like this feeding, but rank or
undeconiposed manure of any kind in the
ground has a detrimental effect on their
welfare, and should be avoided. Ifthesur-
face of the ground is kept loose and open.
we maj- expect each plant to form from
three to six new crowns during the sum-
mer; everyone of these will produce at the
least calculation three flower stems and
sometimes twice as many. This would
give us an average of at least a dozen
stems to every plant, and very likely
more money could be demanded for this
product than for that of a clump of vio-
lets, occupying about the same amount
of space on the bench; there would also
be a saving of two or three months' time
in fall or spring, when the bench might
come handy for other purposes.

J. B. Keller.

American Carnation Society.

CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS.

Arrangements have been made t" hold
the convention February 17 and IS, at

Chicago, at the Auditorium hotel; both
exhibition hall and rooms for meetings
will be in the hotel. A sjjeeial rate of
$;!.00 ]ier day, American plan, has been
secured b.y the committee, and rooms can
be had in the Auditorium Annex on the
European plan by those who wish. Mr.
P.J. Haus\virth,.'ilS Wabash ave., chair-
man of the local connnittee, will see that
rooms are reserved for those who re(|uest
him to do so. Mr. J. T. Anthony, 318
Wabash Av., has been appointed Super-
intendent of the Exhibition, and to him
should be .'uldresscd all inquiries from
intending exhibitors.

form of the flowers is all that can be
desired and it is claimed to be remarkably
free in bloom, the cut flowers keeping and
developing well. The rose is being intro-
duced l)v the American Rose Co. and bv
II. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. H.
Weber & Sons were awarded a cultural
certificate for this rose at the American
Institute Exhibition in New York last
week.

Introducing a New Rose.
S. I,. II., Ohio, has a promising yellow
sport from Pres. Carnot and wishes to
know how to introduce it.

THE NEW ROSE-MRS. ROBERT GARRETT.

New Rose— Mrs. Robert Garrett.

The subject of our illustration is the
new rose Mrs. Robert Garrett. The
American Rose 'Co., Washington, D. d
say that this is one of the few hybrid
teas which do not go to sleep in vi'inter
but that it remains in active growth
through the season. The color of the
flowers in a properly grown specimen is
an exquisite shade of pinlc It is said to
be superior in color to Madame Caroline
Testout (this is high praise indeed). The

We judge that it has only lately sported
and that S. L. H. can not as yet have had
a chance to test its stability or value. Of
course the first thing is to propagate it,
using the utmost care in every detail.
This had best be done by single eye
cuttings.

The resulting plants must be given the
best of treatment to secure a rapid vig-
orous and healthy growth. They must
not be touched with the knife, however
tempting the chance to make cuttings

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from the young plants may be. Such a
course will inevitably weaken the rose
an(J destroy its constitution, and the past
history of the trade is full of instances of
this kind of folly. If the rose proves to
have merit S. L. H. will lose nothing b}^
making haste slowly. Itwill sell whenever
he offers the stock, while if it proves of
small value or reverts to the original type,
as such things often will, it is far lietter
for his reputation and ultimate profit
that this happen while still in his hands.

When the plants have reached proper
size and strength they may be allowed to
bloom sparingly. The habit of the plant
and the style and (luality of bloom should
be studied carefull3' with a view to learn-
ing its defects, its good qualities will
probably be all too evident to him. We
are all too prone to think our own crows
are a little blacker than any other.

If no serious defects become evident and
it seems to remain fixed, propagation can
be proceeded with, but in no case must
anything but good strong wood be used
and no plant must be cut back sufficiently
to give it serious check. Grafting on
strong growing varieties will probably
be the quickest way, with results as good
as by cuttings, if the propagator is famil-
iar with this method, if not, propagation
by cuttings will' be advisable. The best
position in the best house will of course
be given, with plenty of room for light
and air, but undue forcing or high temp-
erature, in order to obtain rapid growth
is not to be thought of. When a sufficient
number of strong plants for propagating
has been obtained a number can be pre-
pared and benched for bloom, and after
they flower S. L. H., if he has watched
with careful eye and unprejudiced mind,
will have an accurate idea as to whether
his production has sufficient merit to
warrant his staking his reputation on dis-
seminating it.

The methods to be used in introducing
a new plant are manv-, and a whole vol-
ume could be written upon the subject.
One thing is conceded by even,'one, how-
ever, that is, that liberal advertising in
the trade papers is absolutely essential.

We shall endeavor at a later date to
give S. L. H. and others of our readers
the benefits of the experience of some of
the gentlemen who have been eminently
successful in this line.

Annual Meeting of the State Florists' Asso-
ciation of Indiana.

The annual meeting of the State Flor-
ists' Association of Indiana was held to-
day at the agricultural room of the State
House with thirty-five members present.
The most important issue before the
meeting was the chrysanthemum show.
President Stuart, in his opening speech,
urged the association to tr\' everything
possible to hold another show this year.
He attributes the financial failure of the
last show to the general business depres-
sion prevailing at that time, and not to
the lack of interest by the people.

After a lively discussion, a committee
was appointed to make furtherinvestiga-
tion, and report at the July meeting,
which will be held at Richmond.

The election of officers was disposed of
in short order: President, J. D. Car-
niody; vice president, J. Bertermann; sec-
retary, K. A. .McKeand; ass't secretarj-,
Fred Huckreide; treasurer, G. T. Himting-
ton; executive committee, Fred Domer,
H. W Kieman, W'. Bertermann, E. G.Hill
and A. Parker.

A vote of thanks was extended to the
outgoing ofiicers and our new president
made one of his grand speeches that will
be long remembered by the florists.

In connection with the meeting, a flower
and plant show was heldv\^hich, although
small, contained some ver^- fine exhibits.
Certificates of merits were awarded as
follows: Carnation, best white, Evelina,
K. Witterstaeter, Sedamsville,0.; red, Jubi-
lee, South Park Floral Co., Newcastle,
Ind.; pink, Albertini, South Park Floral
Co., Newcastle, Ind.; j'cllow. Seedling,
I'red Dorner. Lafa3'ette, Ind.; variegated,
Helen Keller, South Park Floral Co.
\'iolets. South Park Floral Co. White
roses. Bride, South Park Floral Co.; pink
roses. Bridesmaid, South Park Floral Co.;
red roses. Meteor, H. W. Rieman, Indian-
apolis. For best display of pot plants,
the Bertermann Floral Co.; for primroses
E. Huckreide & Son, and for azaleas, H.
W. Rieman.

The meeting adjourned at 9 p. m. for
the banquet, where your correspondent is
going to join the boys, after mailing this
letter, and if he is not able to mail a sup-
plementary letter before ll:-t5 p. m., you
maysafelyconclude that the banquetwas
a grand success. [We failed to receive the
supplementary letter. — Ed.] J.

Tropaeolum Vesuvius.

This little gem was raised about nine-
teen years ago by Mr. Potter, gardener
at Seaclifte House, Haddingtonshire,
Scotland, andintroduced to the public by
Downie, Laird & Laing, of Edinljurgli.
It is surprising that it is not abundantly
grown in this country, as it is a splendid
bedder. Being very dwarf it is especially

TROP>tOLUN

useful for edging purposes. The plant is
but six inches in height, foliage small, the
bright .scarlet flowers standing well above
the foliage. It likes a warm and dry sit-
uation. It seeds but sparingly and must
be propagated from cuttings. It will be
given a good trial at Newport the coming
summer by Robert Laurie. The plant
shown in the photograph was in a thumb
pot.

New York.

r.NSATISFACTORV WHOLESALE MARKET. —
VIOLETS LOWER. — PLANTS EXCELLENT
IN QUALITY. — AMERICAN INSTITUTE
SHOW. — LOCAL ITEMS.

Business in the wholesale cut flower
market is far from satisfactory, and com-
plaints regarding present conditions and

prospects are general. Yes, this is the
same old story, and it is getting just a
trifle monotonous but it's a fact, for all
that, and will doubtless continue to be a
fact, indefinitely, and the correspondent
must maintain his reputation for truth-
fulness, so "what are v-ou going to do
about it?" Only a man with verj* limited
perception expects to find it otherwise,
for so long as one thousand roses are
supplied and only one hundred wanted or
one thousand roses wanted and only one
hundred supplied there is bound to be
trouble. Carnations, the same and vio-
lets, ditto. So far as violets are con-
cerned all indications point to lower
returns from their sale, regularly here-
after, as the number of growers rais-
ing them successfully has multiplied
and the receipts are enormous. \'io-
lets have had the credit of being a very
remunerative crop for this market iii
past seasons and the effect oi this belief
has been a big increase in the area of
glass devoted to their culture.

At no time in the past have flowering
plants of such uniformly high grade been
offered in this market as are seen in
the flower stores this season. There
is nothing rare or novel in the selec-
tion, which comprises azaleas, cycla-
mens, primulas, ericas of several species
and other old favorites, but the average
quality is exceedingly creditable to the
growers who make flowering plants their
specialt}'. The most reasonable argu-
ment ever offered for tissue and ribbon
decoration — its usefulness in covering
bare stems and other blemishes in speci-
men plants, never applied with less force
than this year.

At the American Institute meeting on
January 12th certificates were awarded
to J. li. Dunlop for Lady Dorothea, a
sport from Sunset rose, J. N. Maj-for rose
Clara Watson, American Rose Co. for
rose Mme. Chatenay, and C. H. .Allen for
Allen's Defiance mignonette. C. L. Allen
delivered an interesting lecture on "Inten-
sive Farming."

W. F. Sheridan is receiving from F. W.
Miles, of Plainfield, blooms of an enor-
mous white carnation, a seedhng which
he has named Monarch. It heads the list
on fancy prices.

On January 20th L. C. Nash starts for
Florida where he expects to spend about
two weeks luxuriating in green peas,
strawberries and similar delicacies.

.At MacDonald & McManus' are to be
seen some of the finest Cattleya Triana^s
in size, color and form that have ever
been offered in this market.

Philadelphia.

GOOD STOCK SCARCE. — EASTER LILIES.—
LADIES' RECEPTION ON WASHINGTON'S
BIRTHDAY.

There has been a protracted spell of bad
weather in this neighborhood recently.

Good flowers are scarce, it takes a man
who has an order for fine Beauties for
instance, to be very alert or else he will
have to add an apology with the other
fixings in order to satisfy his customer.
The price is a shade lower, $7 per dozen
instead of $8 being now asked for the
specials. A good medium flower with
stem eighteen to twenty-four inches is
sold for $2.50 to $4 per dozen, this is the
most popular size, and there are probably
twelve dozen of these sold to one of the
specials. High grade teas sell from $S to
$10; a few specials bringing $12 to $15,
these are also scarce, and many that
should be in the second-class masquerade
in the first.

Carnations are fair, some good, many
bad. Look out for the new kinds; they

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get such liigli culture, and such defiant
iicconiodations at home that when they
come to be thrown on the world they
can't stand the strain, and soon l)ow
their heads, close their sleepy counte-
nances and are no more. In other words
the grower leaves them on the plants to
sustain their reputation as to quantity,
and then when they have served that pur-
pose, they are sent to market and their
inie size attracts buyers, who as a rule
arc disappointed, as such flowers almost
invariably go to sleep the next day.
Most all carnations are left on a little too
long, at least hall" the stock that comes in
should have been picked a daj- sooner. A
trifle smrdler (lower that will keep a day
longer is the best for the retail florist in
the end. The $1.50earnation is now get-
ting quite common and the $2 kind have
to be pretty fine. Violets appear to be
plentiful, and are a shade lower, $1.25
fjeing now high.

We see our friend L. says that the retail
florist does not appreciate a good thing
when it first bursts into view, that $2.50
per dozen at Christmas for Beauties was |
all they would pay the first year or so,
and big and little were counted, every-
thing went. Well that was many moons
ago, business was good in those dajs,
ranges of glass were going up every-
where. The growers as a rule sold with-
out difficulty their entire stock of flowers,
there was no grading. Considering every-
thing, demand, size of Beauties in those
days, we question whether roses of the
same quality would bring any more in
these times, and we have wintered and
summered it and know all about it. Yes,
Mr. L., the retailer does know a good
thing when he sees it, and he often pays
a good big figure for what is said to be a
good thing, but isn't.

Easter hlies are now bothering the
growers for as thej' develop so also does
the disease, and many, ver^- many, have to
be thrown out. W. K. Harris has dumped
about one-third of his stock which is a
great percentage unless the balance of his
stock is fine, very fine. A table of Japanese
longiflonim is looking very well, there
being but little disease among them.

R. Cra'ig has gone to Atlantic City for
a week to recuperate.

The ladies' reception at the Florists'
Club rooms is to be held on Washington's
birthday. This is to be a gala occasion
and it is to be hoped that all of the old
bachelors will be present and show that
in spite of their lonely state they are not
without hope. K.

The Blue Marguerite.

The common marguerite with its white,
daisy-like flowers and silvery leaves, is fa-
miliar everywhere. A closely related plant
has yellow blooms and is useful in much the
same way as the white one, although not
near so common or so popular. But the
Ijlue marguerite, otherwise known as
Agatha;a coelestis, is very seldom culti-
vated in this country, and yet it is a very
beautiful plant and useful in producing
flowers during the winter months. The
accompanying illustration shows the
plant at its best as a winter bloomer.
The leaves are deep green in color, the
flowers of a lovely sky-blue tint with vel-
low disk — the former a rare and precious
color in our greenhouses.

A. coelestis is easily grown. Cuttings
of the half-ripened wood root freely in
heat during the spring months, and their
subsequent treatment may be pretty much
the same as that given chrj-santhemums
_grown in the open and potted in autumn.
The plant, however, requires a trifle more I

AGATH/EA CCELESTIS.

heat than chrysanthemums during the
late autumn and winter months. It is
sometimes rather difficult to procure suit-
able material for cuttings on account of
the free-flowering character of the plant,
but this difficulty iseasily removed by cut-
ting back a fevv* specimens to a moderate
extent in January or February, thuscaus-
ing a new growth from which cuttings
maj' be selected in abundance later on.
The blue marguerite has been used as a
bedding plant in England with very favor-
able results, and it would be diflicuit to
imagine a floral scene of greater attract-
iveness indoors or out than onecomposed
of blue and white marguerites, judiciously
blended with a view to obtain the most
from the variety of color afforded by the
flowers and foliage of both plants.

Boston.

TRADE IMPROVING. — DAFFODILS IN. — POPU-
LARITY OF LOOSELY-BUNCHED VIOLETS. —
SILVER MEDALS FOR NEW CATTLEYAS. —
A FINE SHOW AT OAKES AMES'. — BAYERS-
DORFER HITS IT ON VASES.— LOCAL
ITEMS.

A slight improvement in business is
noted, and a steady movement seems to
have set in, relieving the stagnation that
has prevailed ever since the holidays.
Whether it indicates a permanent revival
remains to be seen but it is gratifying to
be able to say that things look brighter
all along the line. Carnations, which
moved slowly, are going a little better,
roses and violets also, although in the
case of violets their abundance has
brought the price down lower than is
customary in midwinter. There are a
good many daffodils and jonquils coming
in now, the Yon Sion being the most wel-

come, but rather undersized so far. War-
ren Ewell, who is the mainstay for this
market in these bulbous flowers has
begun to make his regular daih- trips and
has now pans of daffodils and tulips in
pretty good shape, the tulips comprising
a number of bright varieties that in pre-
vious seasons have not been ofl'ered until
a considerably later date. There is a
general disposition in this market to
break away from the time-honored
method of bunching violets in flat-headed
formal bunches and man\' customers will
accept them only tied very loosely, with
the individual blooms at varying heights
and the foliage mixed among, instead of
arranged around, the flowers. Doyle is
receiving a great many Lady C;impbells
of very fine quality bunched in this way,
and finds that buyers prefer them.

On Saturday last, cattleyas were shown
at Horticultural Hall by several exhib-
itors, silver medals being awarded to C.
G. Roebling for an enormous bloom of
Cattleya Trianje Clinkaberryana and to
Oakes Ames for C. Triana' Lilian Ames,
a new variety that turned up among
a lot of recently imported plants, a
superb white bloom, marked only with
soft crimson and some j'cllow veins in the
throat. From J. E. Rothwellcame Cypri-
pediums Leeanum, var. Masareelianum,
Bellona and Ceres and James Comley
showed a quantity of his seedling Aeacia
grandis. A very entertaining lecture with
stereopticon illustrations on the bulb
farms of Holland was given by J K. AL
L. Farquhar.

A visit was made recently to the green-
houses of Oakes Ames at North Easton,
where Carl Bloomberg is gardener, by a
party of the local enthusiasts and they
were surprised to find the great improve-

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nient that has taken place there within
the past 3'ear. Many handsome Cattleya
Triancc are in flower and in the big
aquatic tank which occupies most of one
house many nympha?as are already
blooming.

Newman & Sons have introduced a
quantity of Bayersdorfer's tall willow-
vases for use in their store and windows.
and find them exceedingly serviceable as
well as attractive. The vases are of
graceful design, silvered, with a tin lining
to contain water.

W. H. Elliott has been appointed
assignee for the late concern of Doogue &
Co. Mr. Elliott is just recovering from a
severe case of appendicitis.

M. J. Ayhvard will vacate the Wales
place at Dorchester on July 1, and locate
at Stoneham where he has bought land
for greenhouse purposes.

Hector, the well-known canine com-
panion of D. L. Taylor for many years,
has followed Mr. Doyle's pet cats to the
other shore.

Mr. Wm. Nicholson, Framingham
wishes to communicate with anyone in the
New England States who intends going
to the carnation meeting at Chicago.

Visiting Boston: M.Rice, Philadelphia;
H. Dreyer, New York.

' Cut Flower Price Lists Rccetved.

We are in receipt of cut-flower price lists
from the following firms: Wm. F. Kast-
ing, Buffalo. X. V.; Kennicott Bros. Co.,
Chicago; E. C. Amling. Chicago; W. A.
McFadden, Cincinnati; Holton & Hunkel
Co., Milwaukee; C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis,
Chas. G. Fleckenstein, St. Louis.

Rye, N. H.— W. Wallmark. who has
done business for the past seven years on
the South road, has disposed of his inter-
est in the establishment to Messrs. Robert
Frazer and James Manual, and will dis-
continue business here.

SITUATIONS. WANTS, FOR SALE,

AdverllsementB under this head will be Inserted at
the rale of 10 cents a line (seven words) eacli Inser-
tion. Cash must accompany order. Plant advs. not
admitted under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the AMEKrcAN Florist
for the year isys win receive on request, a coupon for
one five line want '"adv." free, to be used at any time
during the year.

I H A. Shlppensburn. Pa.

SITUATION WANTED-By florist to take charge of
Breenbou<ies. best of references.
John Thompson, 22 Courtland St., Norwaik.Oblo.

SITUATION WANTED-By a competent storp man,
late with Freldman; reference ^iven by t hlcaeo
wholesale florists. R A. care Am, F'lurlat

SITUATION WANTED— By an A No. 1 mnnaKer of
wholesale or raiail store; twelve years' experience
In promlneDtcltles. CurresponJence soilcltea

G. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED -A competent seedsmai
wants situation with a reliable seed house; cai
speak Dutch, German or EnRlish; correspondpnc
solicited. H. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced gardener
and tlurlst to take charge of private or commer-
cial place; age" . . - . .

SITUATION WANTKI)-By young man as asslstanl
for general ^Teenhuuse work; several years' ex
perience; single, sober and reliable Address

Lawrence, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a practical, sober and
trustworthy man. single, middle-aged and Ameri-
can; private or comraeiclal. Best references Ad-
dress I>UTcaE8S. care American h'lorlst.

commercial place; age 27. single; strictly temperate;
Bteady position. Address

B. care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By married man; practical
all-round florist and gardener; capable of taking
charge: '25 years' experience In Europe and America;
good references. Address

A B, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— Bv a Hrst-claBS decorator:
1.^ vears" PxperlPnce in PhlladelpbK. tpn years
with Hugh Graham & Son. five vears with John Dick.

SITUATION WANTED-By pracUcal florist of 17
Years' experience, good cut flower grower, roses,
carnations, etc. Competent to take charge; would
work on shares. Reference and bond given. Address
Keliakle. earn American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a practical florist and
O designer: No. 1 rope grower: violets, mums, car-
nations a specialty. Now disengaged. Age 33; beat

SITUATION WANTED-By practical florist and
plantsman of experience Hnd executive ability In
all the requl-ites ot commercial places; general orop-
agatlon. I side and out>ide operations For more par-
ticulars address PRACTiCAi,. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— By first class grower of cut
flowers and general greenhoune olante. as work-
ing foreman: German, single, age :>j. 20 years' experi-
ence and bet- 1 references Address
C li. P.O. Box6H3, New Rochel'e. W. Chester Co.. N. Y

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman with some
refined party by a prac'lcal grower of roses, carna-
tlOT-8. violets, mums, nalms. ferns and general stock,
forcing of bulbs; a life experience; references O K.
Address Foreman, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-By a first-class grower of
cut flowers a d general greenhouse plants, ns
working foreman. 15 years' experience, single, age I?,*.
Best references: western states preferred; will be at
Ilbprtv FPbrunrv 1 Address
UoSE GROWER. P. o. Box »'.'.*:}. New Rochelle. N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED— As foreman In cut flower
establishment, mostly roses and carnat'ons: must
be up to dale lo conveniences; by all-round man. tin-
gle, American, nine years' experience; don't use To-
bacco or drink; west preferred: good wages expected.
References. Roses,

2tW0 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines. la.

SITUATION WANTED-By an experienced all-
round grower of roses, carnations, mums and gen-
ernl stock; good designer and decorator; capable of
taking charge of a commercial place, good worker,
sober and honest. Geroaan. 32 years of age. Good ref-
erences; disengaged Feb. let Address

F C R. Converse Greenhouses. Webster. Mass.

SITUATION WANTED-As foreman or manager In
large commercial place l)y a first-class grower of
roses, carnations, mums and general stock: life expe-
rience, married, age 3*J; has been foreman In large
establishments for the past ten years; only reliable
parties who wish a flrBt-clasH man need answer; best
of references Address

Rose Grower, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-As foreman In a good mod-
ern commeiclal pl-ce, by a first-class grower of
roses, carnations, "mums and general stock; 12 years'
experience, single, 38 years old, American: has been
foreman In two commercial places, handled them suc-
cessfullv: respectful, sober and Industrious; capable
of handling a bli; trade. Only reliable parlies who
wish a first-class man nepd apply. Address

A.MERICA, care American Florist.

SITUATION WANTED-As working foreman by a
Scandinavian florist: ;«J years' practical experi-
ence In trade and business; five years In America
(east) with parties growing hleh grade pinnts and cut
flowers of the leading varieties for market. Keler-
ences. single: can take position the first of February
or March, Place tn or near large city In the middle
states and which can be leased when season Is over
preferred. Give particulars.

J. ALM. P. O. Box lol. West Orange, N. J.

F

W

ANTED— A good reliable traveling salesman for
the florists' supply line. Address

G M. care American Florist.

W

ANTED ATOM K A l- •< id iiiaa for palms, ferns
and orchids. Semt reit.'rctii.-e8.

U. F. llAi.i.t; ,.!> W. Madison St.. Chicago.

WANTED— First class rose grower; one capable of
taking charge: one famlllai wlto growing cata-
logue stock preferred; state wages expected. Address
A B, care American Florist.

WANTED— A reliable, industrious German, single.
for growlnc general greenhouse and bedding
stock, except roses and carnations; wages $'2<) with

. W

. Mich.

WANTED-A steady and Industrious man who thor-
oughly understands raising all sorts hothouse
supplies, and good designer; wages $211 per month and
board with Increase of wages to a good man.
W 11. Wright. 2Qi First Kast St. Vlcksburg. Miss.

WANTED— A competent man for cut fiower de-
partment and making up floral designs and bou
quet wi.ii"k; also one that understands decorating and
general greenhouse work. Apply

WANTED— At once, an Al grower of roses and car-
nations. American; must have the best of rec-
ommendations: young man preferred and single; also
a second man who understands growing and who
would not object to working In store a few hours each
nd attenalng to small palm hous

OP. SALE— Nearly comnlete set of the Amerlcanf
Florist, over twelve years.

A. Ci>Ars Springfield, 111.

F

OR RENT— Seven greenhouses, stocked: dwelling-
and land, steam heat; convenient for Baltimore-
holesale market, and fair local trade. Address

Maryland, care American Florist.

FOR SALE-Greenhouse plant of 5.1NI0 feet of glass
In Jamestown. N. D ; price $1.50(1; '.j cash, balance-
may be paid In cut fiowers. Address

W. W. Sbekins. y21 E :^^d St.. Duluth, Minn.

FOR RENT-Greenhouse.t.iKNi feet of glass on Main
street: street cars pass the door; store and dwell-
ing house connected with same place. $ilo per month,
P. N. SOETGA, W/2 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, o.

FOR SALE OR RENT-About 15,0(HI feet of glass Id
a rapidly growing western city of ■10,0(10 people;
hundreds of towns and villages with no greenhouse*
In surrounding country; greenhouses are well built,
well stocked ard have the largest trade here, which
can be greatly extended; owner has other business,
that requires all his attention. Nowhere In America
Is there a better chance for a florist with a little money"
than here. For full particulars address

"Bl'SINE.ss." care American Florist

or rent with privilege of buying— established green-
house propertv consisting of four houses »bout lOtlx'io
feet each; boiler house and pack rooms; 12-room mod-
ern dwelling, two acres land ; 10 miles from Phlladel
phla. near R. R. station, steam heat; splendid chance-
for right party.

•Jos. T. Stllivax. Moorestown, N. J.

FOR SALE. POINiETTIAS.

CHAS. FRUEH, 1116 Hui St., Sagmaw, E. S,, fflici,

WANTED

Palms. Ferns, Stock Mums,
or Tuberose Bulbs in (x-
• Ikiiil;!' lor Cinerarias, 3-

I. L. PILLSBURY, GALESBURG, ILL.
PIPE WANTED.

Second-hand llltchlngs" or Weatbered's c^st 4-lnch-
pipe, 3,000 feet (or any part thereof). Give CAsa
price I. o. b.

J C. Station A, 79 Pine St..

^ew flHven, Conn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and!
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

BUSINESS CHANCE.

Al opportunity for practical grower. I wish to
soil one-third or "one-half interest in a well-estab-
lished Florist Business in a live western citv;
ID.OOO feet of ^lass. several acres of land. Iiill
equipment of plants, tools, tearas, and local slore-
at cheap rent. Present owner is not a praeticn!
Ilorist; and must have a reliable grower who will
take money interest and increase the plant to
double present size. Can show fully the advan-
tages of the place, on application. Areliable mait.
can have easy terms on purchase. Address

**BUSINESS;' care Vaughan's Seed Store^

S4 Randolph St., Chicago.

Valuable Greenhouses

FOR SALE

A Rare Opportunity — Seven Greenhouses
in St. Louis County with or without stock,
for sale cheap. Owner has other interests
requiring all his attention. A bargain. For
further particulars address

E. H. MICHEL,

1620 Olive St.,

ST. LOUIS, TO.

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A New Ventilating Device.

The drawing herewith presented repre-
sents a new appamtvis for greenhouse
ventilating, patented by E. N. Pierce &
Sons, of Waverly, Mass, Mr. Pierce, in
describing the device, says: "We have
endeavored to produce an apparatus that
would not be liable to get out of order;
hence, in its construction we use no set
screws or bolts. We have also tried to
overcome what seemed to us a serious
defect often encountered on account of the
sash not all starting at the same time or
opening exactly the same distance. We
think we have accomplished this by using
two racks running on one wheel and
pinion; one horizontal, the other vertical.
The horizontal racks are connected
together and one end of the vertical rack
attached to the sash. It is operated b3'a
direct pull from one end, causing every
pinion wheel to revolve at the same time
and carrying up every ventilating sash
the exact distance which the horizontal
has moved — be it one-half inch or two
feet. For power we use a worm, \i\xt
hydraulic pressure, bevel gearor sprocket
wheel could be used. We are unused to
technical terms and may fail to make
ourselves understood, but the device
seems to work all right, nevertheless."

Horticulture in Holland.

[Abstract of a lectute hv John K. M. L. Farqu-
hai befoie the MaiMchuutts Horticultural So-
ciety.\

Holland presents to the horticulturist
many interesting features of her own.
For two hundred years years she has sup-
plied the nations of northern latitudes
with bulbs from which to raise flowers to
brighten their conservatories in winter
and their gardens in spring, and she has
established a constantly increasing busi-
ness, the monopoly of which seems
assured to her for ages to come. Her
exports of bulbs and nursery stock now
aggregate five million dollars annually.

Such elaborate flower stores as we have
in Boston are not found in Holland. As
we pass through Rotterdam or Amster-
dam we see a flower market where a few
men and women do the business, the
flowers being chiefly of the more ordinary
kinds, brought there in the morning and
sold at low prices, and by noon the busi-
ness is over. Dutch horticulturists devote
most ot their energy to supplying the
wants of other nations, their home trade
—especially in cut flowers — being exceed-
ingly small.

In Holland we find no such gigantic
greenhouses as may Ije seen on large
estates in England, such as Chatsworth
or Sion House, hardy trees, shrubs, vines
and herbaceous plants being more gener-
ally depended on for landscape decora-
tion. This policy we find successfully
exemplified in Boston's new parks. Many
of the residential streets and even the
narrow business streets of Rotterdam
have valuable sjiace devoted to trees —

more, I think, than our citizens would be
willing to allot under similar conditions.
Haarlem is the largest city of North
Holland, and the trade center of the hulb-
gr( 1 wing district. If we proceed by steam
train from Haarlem by way of Vogelen-
zang we pass through extensive bulb
fields, towards the Lake of Haarlem.
There is, however, no Lake of Haarlem
now; only a great canal, surrounded by
seventy" square miles of lowland that fifty
years ago was lake. Here on the western
side of the canal we find the finest hya-
cinth ground in Holland. The soil is of
various kinds — peat, clay and sand; the
last being what is chosen for hyacinth
culture. It is prepared hy giving it a
heavy application of cow manure, which
is brought to the fields in boats from
Leyden, Amsterdam or Rotterdam.

Hyacinths, narcissuses and tulips are
set in trenches six inches deep; crocuses,
scillas and snowdrops in trenches three
inches deep. Before the cold sets in all the
planted fields are thickly covered with
reeds, which grow along the edges of the
canals, and are cultivated in the north of
Holland for this purpose. Great care is
taken to prevent frost from reaching the
bulbs, for as they are planted early in
autumn they soon make long roots, and
frost reaching the bulljs would raise them
up and detach them from their roots.
Spring flowering bulbous plants are rapid
growers, requiring a large supph- of
nourishment, and unless their roots are
well developed in advance of the top and
kept in good condition, they will be
unable to furnish the needed food, and
failure, or partial failure, will result.

Large growers are prepared to furnish
from four to five hundred sorts of hya-
cinths. Now, we prefer the single varie-
ties, and the list of sorts is not as long as
formerly. Tlie propagation of hyacinths
is by offsets, which form at the base of
the bulbs. The largest bulbs are cut
across the base several times or hollowed
out, to increase the number of offsets
which are formed. More of the single
pink variety', Norma is grown than any
other. One grower's trade requires S(i,()( in
of them annually, the product of alxjut
two acres.

The average grower must cultivate in
all about four hundred and fifty varieties
of tulips. Of these about four hundred
are varieties of the ordinary garden
species. Tulipa Gesneriana, which was
introduced to Western Europe from
Turkey in 1554. Tulips are propagated
by offsets, each root producing two, or
sometimes three, salable bulbs, and per-
haps one or two of smaller size, which
require another season's growth before
they are fit for market. The^- are also
easily raised from seeds, the seedlings
coming at first self-colored; while they
remain so they are known as breeders.
These have been made very popular
recently under the name of Darwin.
After a fe\v years of cultivation thej'
break away from their original color. If
a white tulip comes striped or marked
with another color, it is called a BybUt-
men. Of this class the rose or red-tinted
BybUemens known as "roses" are per-
haps the most desirable. A tulip having
a yellow ground marked with another
color is called bizarre.

In the early part of this century tulips
having variegated flowers w^ere most
esteemed. To-day such self-colors as Gold
Prince, the beautiful rose-carmine Proser-
pine, Vermilion Brilliant and the white,
yellow and scarlet Pottebakkers are most
esteemed. There are, of course, excep-
tions; the most conspicuous is the noble
Keizerskroon, crimson with a wide edgeof

yellow. The tulij) has become with us the
most popular of the spring flowering
bulbs. We use from a milion and a half
to two millions here in New England
annually.

Daffodils arc now receiving more atten-
tion from hj-bridizing than an\' other
class of bulbs. Alth(nigh the largest and
finest bulbs come from Holland, they are
extensively grown in England, Ireland,
the Island of Guernsey and France.
Japanese lilies are seldom grown in Hol-
land; the Dutch de;ilers find it cheaper to
imjjort them from Japan.

The bulbs are lifted by hand, as spades
or forks might injurethem They arecare-
fuUy laid in baskets and conveyed by
boat to the warehouses, where they are
carefully dried and counted out into bags.
When needed for shipment, buckwheat
chaft'isputin to prevent bruising. The
value of bulbs exported annualh- from
Holland aggregates three million dollars,
the I'nited States taking about $300,000
worth.

On the sotitherly side of the Lake of
Haarlem are the nurseries of Boskoop.
We see in these nurseries many plants
which are not hardy enough to survive
our winters, for many of which there is a
large demand from Ivngland.

John Conley & Son,

Manufacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET,

Boston Florist Letter Go.

■'ACTrKEItS OF

FLORISTS' LETTERS.

This wooden box nicely stained and var-
nished, 18x30-xl2 made iii two sections* one
for each size letter, jj^iven away with first
order of 500 letters.

Block Letters. 1 i^ or 2-lnch size, per 100. $i.OO.
Script Leiters. $4. Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leadlnp; florists every wliere and for sale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

fansles Worm Raising.

GOOD PLANTS, 82..50 per 1000, or 81.50 per 500.
LARG E PLANTS, $-1.00 per 1000, or 82.50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS. 81.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant Ave., JKKSEY CITY, N. J.

..PANSIES..

Onn nnn '» "^ol** frames of the Jennings finest
ZUUiUUU strains: all e.\tra No. 1 plants: larKe
size, ready to bloom. $.')(I0 per ItHIO; e.\tra medium size
for cold frames, $4.0(1 per 10(10. E.xtra 75o per 1(X) by
mall.

... iSE;E;i> ...

of tlie finest strain, $1.00 per pkt. of 3000 seed; StiCO
per ounce:

Casta with order. E. B. JENNINGS,

LockBox254. Southport, Conn.

Orowerof the finest Pansles.

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The American Florist.

Jan. 22,

A. L. Vaughan.

Chas. W. McKellar.

E. F. Winterson

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF GUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can All all orders on short notice with all leadlDK

varieties of Roses and Carnations.
We ARE Headquarters lor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Give us a tiial and convince yourself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

W. E. LYNCH,

srr"" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. CMICA.OO.

Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,

Cut Flowers^

OF EVERY KIND

\\\ r^ \_\ r^DAPiC Carnations, -^ ■:* Roses jt
rllLjrl OKAUD ^ ,^t ^ Violets, Orchids.

Christmas Holly, Bouquet Greens, Wreathing and Wild
Smilax. Complete line of florists supplies.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

45, 47, 49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Wholesale f[ower/\arl^fc)

Chicago. Jan. 21.

Roses, Beauties per doz, S.OOSii.CO

Brides ..1C0&8 00

Meteors. Bridesmaid, Ealserin. . 4.00il«1II.OO

Perle. Gontlers 3.00® n. 00

Testout 4.00(9 8 00

La France S.COwlO.CO

Carnations, common 1 00("i 2 00

tancy txty^ f. (K)

Violets .iOM 1 IK)

Narcissus. Romans 2 -tIH'" :i UO

Harrisll, Callas S.OOal-.OO

Valley S.OOw 4 00

Tulips 4 l»' li.OO

Von Slon 4.IW(.' K.OO

Adlantum 110

Smilax lO.OOwl.'-i.lO

Asparagus SO.OOljjTo.OO

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

Illinois Cut Flower Co. i

V)
. n nr....,n 51 and 53 Wabash Ave., g

J. B. DEAMUD, Mgr. Chicago. %
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS. I

V)

Roses in variety. g

Carnations ..iNTmlMARW |

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS. V>

I

J. ^ WILD SMILAX. .J. ^

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabaah Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAGO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

5/ WABASH AVENUE,

^ CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

folding Boxes ^m Wax Paper

The flwil 5ros. Paiier & Box Go.

,-«j*j*DAYTON, OmO.Mjt^

,, SUCCES.SOftToN"**^*"^"*
- - 'Manufacturer of STEFFENSBHOf

FLORISTS
-DESIGNS

I -®^^« _^^-ANI>. SUPPLIES. — ■

335 ^AST a,f - STREET. NEW VOfiK C/TY.

mmcorrB/foi Co.

h^miSMj Cut/)owers

\ ^r,DpoRisT5 Supplies.

XTsPulMTr. 88WiBAS//m Ch/caco.

A. L RANDALL 4

Wholesale Florist

DON'T FORGET that we are at the old number,
126 Dearborn St , Chicago.

Write for special quotations on large orders.

E. C. AMLING3

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION * FLORIST,

51 WABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO..

GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

CUT FLOWERS,

88 Wabash Avanue,
^ CMICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 RindDlpIl St., CHICAGO.

GUT FLOWERS,

PACKED RIGHT,

so they will reach you in just as good couditioa
as tbey reach us.

WIPE DESIGNS; A Full Line. Write us for

GRADE

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock.,^

ford Bros...

<^t^ Wholesale Florists

III West 30th Street, NEW YORK.
Consigninents Solicited. Telephone, 2S0 38th St.

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The American Florist.

661

FRED. EHRET,

Wliol6sai6 Fiorlsi.

No. 1403 Falrmouni Avenue,
Telephone. Long Dijiance. PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGN TO

BUT FKOM

M. A. HART,

Commission "^^i" Cut Flowers,

113 WEST 30TH STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MARKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers. All varieties.

38 West 28th St., and Cut Flower Exchange,
Tel. 961 18th street. NEW YORK CITY.

Wboli^ale power/\arK5fe

YORK, Jan. 19

Carnations..

Br des. Brldesmnld 2

Testout. rarnot. Meteor i

Morgan, CubId 2

009M.(
OOa li C
(10®10.(

fancy. ,

Valley. .

livaclnths. Narcissus .'

Miiinonette 2 (

VIolwa c

Harrlsll 8.1

Pnillax U (

Ciiltleya" 35 (

Cj prl pedlums 8.1

BOSTON. Jan. 19.

Koses Beauties 8C

Perle. Nlphetos 2(

Bride. Bridesmaid. Morgans 4 (

Carnot Meteor tl.C

Carnations, ordinary l.l

faticy 2.t

Valley. Daffodils 3.(

Violets :-

Hyacinths. Narcissus. Freesla 7

Cyprlpidlums 6 I

Smilax 8.C

Philadelphia, Jan. 19.
Roses. Beauties, per dczen... 2.00@7.50

Teas, tir«n 8.(

• select

Carnations , 1 1

Valley ai

Violets .;

Narcissus 2.;

llyttclnths 2.1

llarrlsll 10. (

John I. Raynor,

49 WEST 28th STREET,
^-^ NEW YORK.

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaking Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Koses In
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya

and Valley.
TMOS. 'VOUIVO, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHLRIDflN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street. NEW YORK.
Rosei shipped to all points. Price list on application,

JULIUS LANG,

Cut Eowers oi GoiBi,

53 WEST 30th Street.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. "''nos™i,"'!:'™«'*'"*

WELCH BROS., Proprietors.

Conslerniueuts from regular growers assigned separate space lu our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments monthly, or ofteuer if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR,

MacDONALD & McMANUS

Supply Orchids every day.

Only House in New
Telephone 2778--38lh Street.

York handling Extra Fancy Stock for Special Occasions.

50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Florist,

57 West 28th street, UCU/ YORI^
near Olh Ave. Kleyated K. B. HtlV IUn^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Coiisigninentis Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS.

Cood Money for your Flowers.

Cooe Flowers for your Money.

49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

Telefhoxe lt;7o liStb St.

The New York Gut Flower Co.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Fiowersi Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.

67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists / ^^jobbersin
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

>■

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticulliirnl lactloneers.
84 HAWLEV STREET, • BOSTON.

Wholesale Florists

ASH IIEAI.EKS IN ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut i* luwer CoDBlt^nmentB Solicited. Best market.

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NEW YORK,

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Straat,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH.

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA,

Consignments Solicited. Special attention given to

snipping orders

Long Distance Telephone 5008 A.

662

The a mer ican F loris t.

Jan. 22.^

The American fFy-^iSf^T

riplion $1.00 ,
Subscriptions :

1 Year. To Europe, $2.00.
iccepted only from those
the trade.

Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

$1,00 per inch. Cash with Order,

No Special Pogitiou Guaranteed.

Discounts. 6 times, 5 percent: 13 times, 10 per cent;
26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

The Advertising Department of the American
Florist Is for Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers In
wares pertaining to those lines o.nly.
Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted.

Advertisements must reach us by Wednesdayto se-
cure insertion In the issue for the folluwing Saturday.
Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO,, Chicago.

If Subscriber asking about green-
house plans will send his name and
address, we will answer his inquiry.

R. K. J. — Dianthus Car3^ophyllus is the
botanical "name of the carnations culti-
vated under glass in England and in this
country.

We have received the schedule of pre-
miums oftered by the Worcester County
Horticultural Society for the ^-ear 1S9S.
Secretary Adin A. Hi.xon, IS Front street,
Worcester Mass.

Some good violets. — We are in receipt
from Loetfler Bros., Watertown, Wis., a
bunch of Marie Louise violets which
in size, color, fragrance and stem are
exceedingly fine — in fact about as near
perfection as we remember to have seen
them.

Carnation Kathleen Tantlind. — We
have received a bunch of this new pink
carnation from Hopp & Lemke, East
Grand Rapids, Mich. The color is an
exquisite shade of pink, similar to
Albertini. The flowers are of good size on
long stift" stems, calyx extra good. It is a
very attractive flower and is said to be
from Da_vl)reak x Scott. This is good
blood.

Alba Superba Carnation, — Mr, John
Burton, of Philadelphia sends to this office
a box of this new white carnation. In
stem, calyx, form, color and fragrance it
is all that can be asked. We understand
that the variety is exceedingly free and
continuous in bloom. In general style
it resembles Daybreak very much, but
apparently greatly stirpasses it in strength
and vigor. It looks as though Mr. Bur-
ton has something in Alba Superba which
-ivill fill a long felt want.

Greenhotise Building.

Freeport, N. Y.— Chas. Lenker, two
commercial houses, one 25x200, one 14x
300.

Lyndell, Pa.— Wm. Marshall, onegreen-
house.

Williainstown, Mass.— J. A. Torrey.one
commercial house.

Albany, N. Y.

A careful estimate places the Christmas
trade here at one-third larger amount
than that of last year. On cut flowers
prices averaged higher than last j-ear but
the^' sold well, and this is true also of
plants, both foliage and flowering, the
demand for the latter, azaleas especially,
exceeding the supply. Holly and Christ-
inas greens enjoyed a bigger sale than
ever before.

Mr. Thomas Davidson, who has con-
ducted a florist business in Albany forthe
past forty years, is dead. Mr. Davidson
was a successful business man, made
many warm friends, and was prominent
in local republican politics.

Wbole^^ale power/\arl^fe

Cl.N'CINNATI, Jan, 20,

Roses, Beauty select 4n.0O(S,"iO

medium 20 0(1 a 30

Brides 4 OOfe 11

Bridesmaids -l OIV" (1

Meteors 5,00<«i 7

Perles 3 OOwj 4

Carnations 1 oO(" 2,

fancy if.OOw 4

Valley a OOc 4

Komans 2 00(" 3.

Narcissus ;j

riolets 1.

Harrlsll 10

(alias ■ 8

Smilax 10,00012

Adiantum 1

AaparaKus 50.

St, Louis, Jan, 20,

Roses, Beauties 10 00®50

Meteors i;,00al2

Brides, Bridesmaids 4.00(5) 8.

Perles S.OOf* (i

Wootton 2.00(8 4

La France 4.(10(5) 8.

Kalserlne kS%m 8.

" Carnot , (1 00(rt/15

Carnations 2,00(5 .'>

Violets, California Mfi 1

" single

Harrlsll lO.OOiilo

Callas Ul.0ll("-15

Narcissus. Romans 2 00(5) 3.

Smilax ■ 10.00*15.

Btevla 75(5 1.

BUFFALO, Jan. 20.

Uoses, Beauties l(i.0()')'5()

" Brides, Bridesmaids, Meteors,,, 5 Uj(" 10

Perles 4.00m i;

" Nlpbetos 4.0i)''i .i.

Kalserln, Mermets 5.00(5ii0

Carnations extra 2 (itic :■:

ordinary l.ooci. 3

Valley 4 .

Violets 1 00® 2.

Romans 2.00® 4.

Harrlsll 15 00(930.

Bmllax 12.50(5)15.

Adiantum 1.25® 1.

Milwaukee, Jan, 20,

Roses, Beauty, per dozen l.(X)®4,00

Brides. Bridesmaids 6 00® T

Perle 4 (Ma H.

'* Metuors, Belles 5 00(5, 8

Carnations I..'tll@ ;i

Violets,,,.; ;.v.. 1

Romans 2 (10,5) 3.

Valley :i.m« 4.

Stevla 1

Freeslas 3 00(<e 4

Callas, Harrlsll 12.5l]!'U5

Adiantum I.O11..1 1

Smilax 12 .•*'• 1.'.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F, KASTING SiS'.°'

495 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y.

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs

W. A. MCFADDEN.

" ixxHelKUiic

NEAVE BUILDING,

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

of every description cf

High Class Floral Supplies.

CYCLAMEN PLANTS.

JARDINIERE FERNS.

Quotations issued weel^ly, forvviird'-cl
on rsqufst.

Say "saw your ad, in the Florist" when
YOU write advertisers.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

UZ2 PINE STREET,

•^^- ST. LOUIS, MO.

I^^A complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND GITYGUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. W. WORSs'^**-^^©^^^

5j,,,„,jj, 2740 Olive Street, ?^
ST. LOUIS, MO. I

FLOWERS

.WHOLESALE..

..ROSES, :,,id n fMii li

Headquarters forthe South West

Wben writing mention Amencan Florist

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER GO.

Wholesale florists
E. H. MICHELvv.^.^

1620 Olive St.
-^ ST. LOUIS, MO.

'Tc^lc^rTT'tlHCIMNATI, O.

Special Attention Givcn To Snippif^c opders.

HOLTON & HUNKEL GO.

The Wisconsin Flower Exchange.

Fresh Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies
Manufacturers of WIRE DtSIONS

Consliirnienta Sullclttil. I'liune Main 871.

457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE.

strings 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

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The a m eric. I x F l o ris t.

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Look in the

American

Florist

Later for

Illustration

Showing

Length

And.,,

Strength of

Stems

ELECTRO FREE.*
TO CATALOGUE
TRADE. .*.*j*^j*

CARNATION "ALBA SUPERBA"

Originated on our place four years ago. We have grown it in the field all summer and transplanted to
benches, and we have grown under glass all summer, and it does well in either case, the field-grown plants
giving the best crops, but those kept under glass producing the finer flowers.

i^-,r It is with the greatest confidence that I present the best claims of this new white Carnation to the
trade. It is a beautiful clear white, and as may be seen in the illustration herewith presented, is almost per-
fect in form, closely resembling the Gardenia; indeed the petals being of such unusual size and substance,
the pet name of "The Gardenia Carnation" is made very appropriate to this notably distinct flower.

;"!> The flowers are all of good size, measuring from 2 t-2 to 3 inches in diameter.

;^'/}" There may be varieties with a tendency to bloom more freely than this one does, but for a flower of
this quality, I do not know of any. It has a stout, erect and very long stem; in fact the unusual length
and strength of the stem, will, without doubt, render it, in that respect, the ideal Carnation for some time
to come, as it too often happens that flowers of good size, color and form, but lacking in this very essential
qualification, cannot be used to the best advantage.

Address J* J*

-;?■ Another of its grand good points is that I have
never yet, under the treatment given it here, seen a
burst calyx. It handles and keeps well, and does
not "go to sleep" easily.

li-iV In habit it is robust and free-growing, being
similar in that respect to Daybreak, every shoot
throwing up a flower stem. It is a continuous bloomer
and not a cropper. Plants will be ready March 1, 1 898. ChCStnut Hill,

Price to the trade,

$10 per 100. $60 per 1,000

John Burton

PhlL4DELPni4

664

The American Florist.

Jan.

Chicago.

The wholesale market has been quiet
during the week. There has been a great
falling oft'inthequantity of roses received,
but as the demand has been hght, only
slightly Ijetter prices have been realized.
Good roses of all kinds are scarce, but
sufficient in quantity to fill the light
orders received.

About the usual quantitj- of carnations
are coming in, butonaccount of the short-
age of roses they find a ready sale.

Violets are in greater supply and selling
freely at slightly reduced prices. Supply
and demand on the Harrisii lilies are
about equal. Good tulips of many varie-
ties are now in the market and bring good
prices, although they are not sold in
large quantities. They are principally
used to decorate the windows of the
retail stores.

Good val!e5' is offered, but is not much
called for. Romans and Paper Whites
are neglected. Retailers report trade
somewhat improved. Some complaint is
made aljout the high price of Beauties,
but there are not enough to supply the
demand at the prices asked.

The subject for the next meeting of the
Chicago Fk:>ristClub is "Pot Plants Suit-
able for the Market." Joseph Reeve will
open the subject with a paper, and George
Stollery will tell about the plants he saw
grown for the market down east.

Alfred J. Brown, of Grand Rapids, was
a visitor this week.

The committee on entertainment of the
Carnation Society have been a little slow
about coming to a decision as to the loca-
tion of the exhibition, but it seems they
had something worth while, up their
sleeves. They have succeeded in gettiug
suitable rooms in the Auditorium Hotel,
so that both the exhibition and meetings
will be under one roof and close together.
There is no better hotel in the city than
the Auditorium and Mr. Hauswirth, the
chairman of the committee, has been for-
tunate in securing the rooms and the
reduced rate of $3.00 per day. Rooms
without meals can be had in the Auditor-
ium Annex, adjoining the other hotel.
Mr. J. T. Anthony, the superintendent,
will make headquarters at 318 Wabasb
avenue. "J. T." knows all about the
show business and if the exhibitors do
their duty, he will make the exhibition a
grand success.

Palmer's Hot Bed Mats

FROST
PROOF

W

Buffalo.

RAINS .\>CD FLOODS. — BUFF.\LO FLORISTS
VISIT CORFU.— NEW C.\RNATION GENESEE.

Business continues about as usual; that
\?, quiet. The only thing that has realK'
boomed during the week is the Buffalo
river and its daughters, the Cayuga and
the Cazenovia. The rains came, the ice
broke up, and lo! the flood. For a while
it was doubtful if Messrs. Hewson, Bud-
denborg and other of our South Buffalo
florists could continue to do business
v^'ithout the aid of boats, but as usual
they kept their heads above water.

On Thursday the quiet little hamlet of
Corfu was visited by a calamity almost
as severe. A squad of Buffalo florists
including Palmer, Long, Scott and our
retired florist, Christianson, set out for
the above place to visit Scott's establish-
ment, and see just how the new carnation
Genesee looks when it is well done. You
can imagine that the poor carnation and
several other things had a hard time to
pass such an aggregation of talent, but
they all agree that for a medium sized,
good stemmed, free blooming white,

Indestructible, Cheap and Warm

ILL not iKirbor mice or vermin. Eiisil\

udled. Dry out quickly iifler rain

Have now been in practical use three

irs. Cost less than old-fashioned straw

ts and entirely take their pliice.

MADE IN FOLLOWING GR4DCS:

. 1— Burlap Cloth, lilled with combination
wool and quilted, seams 3 inches apart and
edges flrmiv bound.

Size 40x76 inches, 50 cents each.
•■ V6.\76 •• 75 •■

Made any lensth, 76 inch
No. 2— Duck Cloth outside, filled and quilted
same as No. 1.

Size 40x76 inches, $0.75 each.

" 76x76 •' 1.00 ••

Hade any length. 76 inches wide, at 16 cents

per running foot.
That these inats are ;i much needed
is demonstrated b.

; Hot Bed Mat.s

WE ALSO MAKE

Id gi'

3 ctnt., per running foot

No 3— Waterproof, nude of oil duck, filled
md quilted same as Nos 1 and 2
Size 40x76 inches, $1.00 each.
•' 76x76 '• $1.25 to $1.50 each.
Jlade any length. 76 inches wide, at 20 cents
per running foot.
provement over anything heretofore used for the same purpose,
timouials from prominent men in the trade. Every-

J-

h.-iri a tri;d.
l',\'l'ENT .\PI'l, 11,11 |-CiI!.

QUILTED HORSE BLANKETS

the Cheapest. Warmest and
Strongest in the World ...

The R. T. Palmer Co.

Or New London, Conn. >^^^

Address all correspondence to The R. T. Palmer Co.. New London, Conn. Agents wanted— pay good commission.

113 Worth Street, NEW YORK.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.'S

Seasonable Speclallies:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES;

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.

Milan, in Sprays.
OUR LEADING NOVELTY;
LACE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest and best stock in America.

H. BflYERSDORFER & GO..

50, 52, 54 and 56 N. 4tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist.

Genesee is hard to beat. Other varieties
looked very well indeed, and shows that
the good country air which we hear so
much about, tells. The Professor who
was to have joined the above part3' was
detained by the flood

It is plain to all that if we could give a
verbatim report of the conversation
which occurred on the trip it would be
one of the most vahtable commentaries
on plants in general, and carnations in
particular, that was ever presented to a
confiding public.

I-'lowers seem to be plenty and good.
Single violets are gainingfavor here. C.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — Mrs. M. Nopenny
who has been conducting stores on Grand
street and Ewen street, is missing and
her relatives with the assistance of
detectives are hunting for her.

Cut Smilax

15 els. PER STRING,

RED PRIMROSES, 3-inch pots, $4 00
per hundred.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention Amerlo&n FlorlBt.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

The American Florist.

665

The gEEt) TRsbE.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Jerome H. Rke, I'res.: E. li. CLiiiK, 1st. \'ii
Pres.: S. 1''. Willaku, VVctluTstleld. Couu., S.-(
and Treas.

The next meeting of the American Si-c-d
Trade Association will be held at Old
Point Comfort, Va.

New York. — \Vm. Elliott & Sons hav-
ing repainted their establishment through-
out, interior white, exterior bewilchinj;
pale jJTreen, are being advised by their
friends to give a grand "opening" in barn-
warming style, commemorative of the
event.

Disease OF Japanese Lily Bulbs. — Re-
ferring to certain statements which have
been made regarding the disease of the
Japanese lily bulbs, Messrs. H. H. Berger
& Companj' advise us that Lilium Har-
risii bulbs have been exported from Ber-
nuida to Japan, whereattempts are l)eing
made to propagate and grow the same,
and the first importation from this stock
was made the past season. In this way
the Bermuda disease might become dis-
seminated through the Japanese stock,
but this remains to be seen.

California Notes.

The sweet pea acreage for 1898 is much
larger than in 1.S97. — Radish, spinach,
salsify and lettuce will be sown about as
usual— carrots and table beets will not be
as largely grown. — The growing of sugar
beet seed is increasing. It is currently
reported that Spreckels, the sugar king,
proposes to grow all his seed in Calif ir-
nia; if the industrj' is righth- handled the
state should soon supply the world with
this seed. — Onion acreage is said to be
onl)- 107o or 15% of what it has been in
the best years. The onion bulbs for
planting are very scarce and selling at
$2.75 per 100 pounds in San Francisco.
Man\- growers discouraged by the low
prices of the past two years and present
surpluses sold their bulbs last fall, believ-
ing it more profitable to do so. — So far the
rain-fall as reported by the California
Weather Bureau is materially below the
normal, this with the cool weather is not
encouraging for the seed crops. — On the
whole it would seem reasonable that
onion prices will advance materially at
an earlv date.

Northampton, Mass.

Trade has not Ijeen particularly brisk
since Christmas, and stock has been
plenty and of good quality, with the
exception of Kaiserin and Aleteor roses,
which are decidedly poor. Prices have
dropped to the usvial winter level, but the
public has been indifferent. Let us hope
that this state of affairs will soon pass
away.

Mr. H. W. Field has opened a branch
store at the lower end of Main street.

At the annual meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society the following officers
were elected: President, Mr. E. P. Cope-
land; vice-presidents, E. J. Canning. Mrs.
Mary Mann and Merwin Allen; directors,
£. F. Copeland, Geo. Campbell, H. Mc-
Gregor, G. \V. Thornilev, Alex Parks, Jas.
King, M. C. Parker, "\V. \V. Lee, J. H.
Demonde and J. Cole; botanist to the
society, Dr. W. F. Ganong.

A motion to consolidate the offices of
secretary and treasurer was submitted to
the society, and will be acted upon at the
February meeting. G. \V. Thorniley.

R. F C. TorNO, Pres. V. P Snyder. Vlce-Pres.
.Jus. D. Bei>i.e, Sfc'y. K. S. Kuwi.EK. TreoB.

8. .M. PEASE OenI Mxr.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract Growers of

Peas ^ Beans

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

CHOICE SEEDS.

VERBENA GR.ANDIFI.OKA.

justly clalrued to bo the flneet in cultivation; tloretB
and irusBCB or extra lar^e size, nil the finest colors.
CYCLAMEN OIGANTEUM
A niHEnlflcent collection of tne dneet elHnt-flowerInK
varieties, iHri^'CBl tiuwers. best colors i>ci seeds tj pbt.
PBTUNIA GRAND FIM FI>. PL
The lariieBtand flneet strain of double-fringed and
motiled relunlasto be bad. Extra All the above
are of the ver> flneet. cart fully Krown.
Each, per trade pkt., 2oc : 3 pkts . tWc ; ti phts.. %\ UO.
A pkt. of the new compact Alyssum to every order.
JOHN F. RUPP. Shiremanstown, Pa.

For 5ai^

EXTRACT \.l /»*»«flw«.i,

LOUISVILLE
SPIRITCURED
TOBACCO CO

louisvaie Mr

FAXON'S '

H^Jsl.. PANSIES.

The best mixtu

re in cultivation, flowers very

large, thick and

elvetv ; of superb colors and

markings. The p

rfection of form and texture.

In Trade Packets at $1.00 each. |

M.

B. FAXON,

Lock Box 1528

BOSTON, MASS.

— '■

Bpondence Bohfitud.

Fc^JflifllR

Made from VIRGIN NIGHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess—NoT Adulferatrd. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Elements
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

)if^.ii^ *m-*~m-*"*-m-m^itt^^^m^.

NIKOTEEM

SOID BY SHBSMtN - - — CIRCUlftR TREE-

SKABCURA Dl P CO. C NIC AGO. ,

QUICKLY Does it- w

mmijm^MmiH^ik'rtm.* ^m =■)* ^m.

f EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.

• List free on application.

\ FRED. ROEMER. Seed Grower,

\ .... oiie^lliiiburg:, Germany.

„ , RAFFIAgiiH

JJj/*',i» :i \''i\ favorable

''•WtoRi matket, and wishine to movf the

if JM M".'k .lui.-kly. niMke the followinj;

fl'vIiM special low quotations for prompt

''•i'lWi 1m biilelotsfaboutaasibs.) at 8c

in/MJ'.r/ffl 100 lbs. or over at 9c

Kii' Wffi ■"'" I '«■ °r over at 10c

yfef.ft'^ -T, Ib.s. orovenit lie

sMi'W lolbs. nroverat 12<;

SK 'K i' '•"■- "'■"' '" "'^- =" '5c per lb., f.

I't'l ( raw '■ '■ I'liil-i.: net terms and subject

fel;;,W{ u„...M<.n r.-..-.Mpt of order.

'j>HNi''l>r »' "^'^ e«ceptiO'al opportunity

viM^<ym^ for buying a supply rf fine quality at a

*A''iV '.'iffi lew raie should not be ntqiected All

wW% ';;'i",''"b:'"';m.!''ir;.;;i'i'abl;tT'n '""

mtm^ Grafting Wax

W,fAw Trowbridge's celebrated Graltirg

n">ifi Wax. the tienuine article, 1 lb. bars

I] y-'m} "' 19°; '/= lb. bars at 20c; M lb. bars

lyj^'{;! at 21c per pound. Rebates: 10 1b.

i\f','' l"!.**' ^ P^r cent: 25 lb. lots, 10 per

'Uy (■(■lit: 60 lb. lots. ISpercfiit; l«i lb.

■'■" lots, 20 p.T cent.

G. C. WATSON,

Juniper, below Walnut, - PHILADELPHIA.

!* * * 'w." &' D*s" "••silRE CROP*' " J
.MUSHROOM SPAWN!

f llyaclnlliM, Tulliis, Narcissus, Sc. ic. k

k SPECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR. \

WEEBERftDONp^nrG^^er

\ 1 14 « ImnilieisSt, NKW YOKK. N. v. {

I BURPEE'S \

SEEDS

* Philadelphia.

\

GLUGAS & BODDINGTON GO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs#Plants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

IVBW '^OBeiC CIT'S'^

Semi for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

TBv DREER'S

\GflRDtN SttDS,

f.lPlants, Bulbs & Requisites.
They are the best at the
lowest prices. Trade List is-
sued quarterly, mailed free
to the trade only.
HKNRY A. DKEER,
FhUadelphla, Pa
Mention American Florist.

ALM

(Sf^ee/^

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 3000
[PANDAivUb UTILIS . . .$1.50 $12.50
■ asparagus PLUIMOSUS

NANUS (true) ... 1.50 12.50 835.C0

404 6. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Everybody is more pleased if you
say "saw your ad. in the American
Florist" when writing.

66G

The a mer i ca n F loris t.

Jan. 22,

Thomless Roses.

Mr. W. N. M., referring to the garden
■of thornless roses at Assisi, Italy, asks if
it would not be interesting to await the
result of the crossing of this rose with
some of our commercial varieties. Reply-
ing to him, these so-called thornless roses
are not exactly strangers to the horticul-
tural world, as we have them in the
Banksias and one or two other species.
The variety De la Crifferie which is the
favorite stock with many of the French
nurser\-men is also practicalU-a thornless
rose, but as far as I have ever been able
to ascertain, these thornless roses only
bloom once each season, and it is possible
those seen by the above writer may have
been the De la Grifferie, as they will, if
allowed to make liberal growth and then
have a reasonable rest such as the climate
would give where these were seen, pro-
duce a grand display in their blooming
season, of good sized flowers in clusters
of a bright rosy pink color. Hybridists
as a rule are not looking for varieties
tliat will only bloom once in a season
(even if they are thornless) as the general
desire is to have varieties that are per-
petual bloomers or as nearh' so as possi-
ble, and the florist especially demands
onlj- those which will give a constant
supply of fine blooms for nearly the whole
year round. It we wish an\- evidence to
prove this just take the case of Alarechal
Niel. A more glorious rose can hardly
be found than this when well grown and
bloomed in perfection, and j'et they are
liardly to be found in any of the large
centers where fiovv'ers are in constant use.
Some years ago I asked one of the leading
retail florists in New York \vh3' he did
not want Marechal Niel any longer. His
answer was. why simph- because you
cannot guarantee me a steady supply,
and when yours are done blooming every
one else is in the same condition, and by
the time I had educated my customers up
to want Marechal Niel, I had no more
left to offer them. What uu' trade de-
mands is a steady supply of the same
class of roses; so I am afraid \V. N. M.
will have to wait quite a long time to see
the results asked for above, at least from
the bus}' florist.

It would certainly be exceedingly inter-
esting work and study for the enthusias-

THE ALBERT DICKINSON GO.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS SE[DS

FOK

Parks, Tennis Courts, Lawns, &g.

Ill fancy 1 and ".' pouni! |iackat:t'S aTid bulk
SPECIAI. PRICES TO THE TRA.DE.

CHIOiVOO, IHvIv.

"^■^^L^u-No CATALOGUE

Send for electrotype and prices of

Br66n's Patent Fincjer Spade

I had upun appllcitlnn to

T. W. BREEN, Mntr.,
) O'Farrell St . :>AN FRANCISGO. CAL.

a Invaluable weeding Implement; once used, al-

tic amateur having the time to devote to
it, and the result obtained by such cross-
ings may prove much more valuable to
the horticulturist than is generally sup-
posed; as an educator it would be inval-
uable, and we are all schoolboy's j'et with
that good old dame nature as the iirinci-
pal teacher. John X. M.w.

Everybody is more pleased if you say
"saw your ad. in the American Florist"
^vhen writing.

Jersey Items.

S. C. Xash, the Clifton rose grower,
has gone south to look after an orange
plantation which he has purchased in
Florida. He will return in about a
month.

A small fruit grower, who has a nur-
ser\' not many miles from Paterson, N. J.,
recently read an essa^' before the New
Jersey Horticultural Societj- at Trenton,
N. J. An old fanner from the southern
part of the state began asking the essay-
ist questions about strawberries, and
before the dialogue ended, it developed
that the south Jerseyman had forgotten
more about strawberries than the essay-
ist had ever known. Moral: Be sure you
are master of your subject before j'ou
read an essay.

Ed. Sceery, the Paterson florist, had
the honor of havingthe handsomest piece
of floral work at Trenton when the New
Jerse}' legislature assembled. The design
was presented to assemblyman John
Donahue, of Paterson, by his friends.
RrsTv Ci ss.

Dixon, III. — We are advised by Mr. J.
W. Davis, of Dixon, 111., that the financial
difficulties of the firm of Davis & Baird
have been adjusted and that O. L. Baird
has acquired the business and assumed
all liabilities.

SPRING BULBS

LILIUM AURATUM. i , r w i> r looo

--:< lli.-h p,.-r< j;i5.oo

;i-ii iii.-ii .\()() 4o.iX)

LILIUM RUBRUM .Speclosum)

r-'.i uiri, 4.;.=, 40.00

'.1-11 iii.-li 6.-,b (iO.IX)

LILIUM ALBUM (Speciosumi

7-;i iii.-h fi.iO 5.5.00

'.1-11 liirli i..iO 65.00

BEGONIAS ^^olrlo'^.l

si nt'Ir'. separate colors 3.50 30.00

llouble. •■ ■• M.(H)

TUBEROSES....

True Excelsior Pearl.

■■Hallock strain" First size l.(K) 7.50

GLOXINIAS Pi.rdo7..,85(;; per 100. 15.00

CALADIUMS

Fanev leaved clioiee bulbs, per doz.. $1.75;
per 100, 112.00.

VAOGHAN'S SEED STORE

NEW YORK CHICAGO

14 Barclay St. 84-86 Randolph St.

SOHScoRPN.

CROWBQS

OF PEAS. BEANS
andSWEETCORN

Jobbers amp D^aiksi^

GARDEN Seeds

OF ALL KINDS.
rffAD£ LIST ON APPUCAnON.

NEW • GIANT . ESCHSCHOLTZIAS,

"THE GOLDEN WEST."

N

ll

1 Zoi I C

11 ih BI p $1

1 ri $1 o7 /inn is ^ v f ur 1 d
r J SOooz $olb >asturt to d\
M xturp fiOn lb 18 per 1511 s s
(1 Im) 40 per 100 seeds $3 per 1 si

for tr le list of Seeds I Unts 1

MRS THEOOOSIA B SHEPHERD

Ventiira-by-the-Sea, Cal.

THE Regan Printing House

NURSERY

SEED

ELORISTS

CATALOGUES

87-91 Plymouth Place,
.•*.•».■* CHICAGO.*.* J*

TOKIO

NURSERY GO.

Headquarters for

> JAPAN LILIES,
-CYCASREVOLUTA.
y^ r-.^,^ PLANTS, SEEDS.

/ -=' ETC.

^<=' ',^ ^ Write lor Catalonue.

^^ Tokio Nursery Co.,

^ KOMAGOME,

fe=^ TOKIO, JAPAN.

Cable Address: "NpHSERV Co. Tokeo'

LAWN GRASS

$12.00perl001b3.

Finest Quality Ever Offered . Retails -" 30c.lb. i

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

BECLEANER AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS

'Ci'r" Second & Walnut Sts., Cincinnati, 0.

Seud for llliistrHted CatHlogues.

SEEDS!

iSgS.

The American Florist.

GG7

[VELINA

Is the grandest mid-winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. -^ m Surpasses Wm. Scott.

/?. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, O.

NO LIST COMPLETE WITHOUT

KATHLEEN

NO RUST
NO BURST

HOPP & LEMKE,

E. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

PANTLIND

DAYBREAK X SCOTT

NEW CARNATIONS.

(irowu and tCBted dve years.
ONEIDA I'ure pink, healthy; no rust; continuous

prixlucer; InrKest (*tze bloom.
RED JACKET— BrlKht red. fine stem and calyx;
cropper. 8110.00 per 100.
now to be filled In lotaf " "
rooted.

C S*. :iS.A.KS]XI., XTtloc

NATHAN SMITH & SON

Wholesale Florists

.Specialties.^e..'*.^ *^ ADRIAN, MICH.
CHRYSANTEMUMS
CARNATIONS JtJ^J*
AND VIOLETS^:^^

.... CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED • •

Mention American FlorUt.

Cincinnati.

JBUSINESS QUIET. — ROSES I.\IPROVIXG IN
QUALITY. — TRICES DOWN. — VISIT FROM
INDIANAPOLIS FLORISTS. — PERSONAL M EX-
TION.

Business the past week has been rather

■quiet, and the market has been entirely in
favor of the buyer. There \vas not an

•over- supply, but the demand was light,
and stock of all kinds accumulated rap-
idly. Quite a reaction has been felt since
Saturday for the better, and the first part
of this week roses and carnations were

■cleaned out daily, especially roses, which
were largely sold in advance of arrival.
Roses are fast improving in quality, but
prices have dropped considerably during
the past two weeks. X'iolets are in good

■demand, with an equal supply. Some
well-grown mignonette is coming in from
Karl Schweitzer's place.

Sunday, January 16, a delegation of
ten of the Indianapolis florists came down
to give us a hasty call. They arrived
early and started at once to the home of
Evelina; they highly praised this new
introduction, and were well pleased with
its general appearance. From here Mr.
Will and Christ. Murphy escorted the
boj's to Murphy town, and after inspect-
ing the carnation industry here they par-
took of some light refreshments. Air. C.
C. Murphy had his big four-horse team
ready and gave these Hoosier friends a
delightful drive through that romantic
country, over to J. A. Peterson's place,
West wood. I am sorry to say I have not
vet heard how they enjoyed that five-mile
trip on C. C. Murphy's tallv-ho. Christ.,
I understand, handled the ribbons with
much skill. At Mr. Peterson's place they
were welcomed with a warm reception,
■anA they in turn were very much delighted
with all they saw. "Call again" was the
password.

Mr. H. Weber, of Oakland, :\Id., was a
<:aller the latter part of last week.

Mr. Will Graj-, for the past five years
manager of J. A. Peterson's Fourth street
store, has severed his connection with
that firm. H. Schw.\rz.

FIREFLY

A RUST PROOF CARNATION

FOR BUSINESS.

c:irlet and POS!T/yELV Rl/ST PROOF. A. s prod
I Fi-'b. 15th. 110 ptT 100. .ti.'i pi'r lOiiO. Send for descripti'

GEO. HANCOCK & SON.

of '97 and older standard sorts.

Grand Haven. Mich.

St. Louis.

STOCK SCARCE. — PRICES ADVANCED.— ST.
LOUIS FLORISTS VISIT BELLEVILLE.—
TRADE NOTES.

Stock has been scarce; there was not near
enough to fill orders and prices advanced
to holiday figures. Although the weather
seemed favorable for big receipts, all
growers report that their cut was very
small, and in somecases their crop will be
off for a few weeks. Decorations were
plentiful this week, and the retailer was
kept hustling trying to secure enough
stock, and consequently a great many or-
ders were placed outside of the city. All
dealers report plentv of work ahead till
Lent.

American Beauties have been very
scarce. Brides, Kaiserins and Brides-
maids sold rapidly; hardlj' any Carnots
are coming in; Meteors very scarce, and
command top prices; Perles are more
plentiful; Woottons are selling well for
want of other red stock; La France are
very scarce. Harrisii lilies are in good
demand, also callas; Romans and narcis-
sus are more plentiful and selling well.
Smilax has been scarce. California vio-
lets are more plentiful, and are selling at
figures where all dealers can handle them;
double violetsgo slowly; single violets are
in large receipts, and sell cheap. Carna-
tions are arriving in good shape and find
good sales on account of the scarcitj' of
rose stock.

At the last week's meeting of the St.
Louis Florists' Club an invitation was ex-
tended by the Belleville growers to visit
their plants. It was accepted and sixteen
florists attended the excursion. They
were met at the depot by a committee of
Belleville florists, headed bj' Mr. A. J.
Halsteadt, the genial president of the St.
Louis Florists' Club, and visited the fol-
lowing greenhouses: St. Clair Floral Co.,
W. L. Hucke, Michael Semmler, West End
Floral Co., A (j. Fehr and G. Gooshart.
After inspecting all the plants, and taking
in all the sights of the city, they returned
to St. Louis very well pleased with their
reception, and all voted the Belleville
members "jolly good fellows."

The St. Louis Cut Flower Co. report a
good trade, and their good looking presi-
dent, Eugene Michel, is kept hustling
looking for stock. Owing to rush of fun-
eral orders Mr. Jules J. Beneke came very
near missing the excursion to Belleville.

The Kreljs Floral Co at their hand-
some Olive street store are kept busy, and
Mr. Fred Foster reports plenty of work
ahead. Last week at the St. Nicholas
hotel they put up one of the swellest din-
ner decorations of the season.

Mr. Frank M. Ellis, the manager of the
Mound City Cut Flower Co., is sick at
home with pneumonia, and the trade all
hope for his speedy recovery.

There was a full attendance at the
meeting of the Bowling Club Monday
night, and the boys are all glad of the
change to "cocked hat." There was
some good rolling. Mr. Carl Beyer was
high man. J. J. Kunz second, Beneke
third. High single score, C. Bever.

A. J. B.

Death of Henry S. Rupp.

Henry S. Rupp, of the firm of H. S.
Kupp & Sons, Shiremanstown, Pa., died
at his home, of heart failure January 1-t,
in his 72nd year. Mr. Rupp was promi-
nent as a nurseryman, seedsman and flo-
rist. He was a member of several horti-
cultural societies, and one of the pioneer
horticulturists of his state. The firm
with which he was connected had a wide-
spread reputation for its strain of Chinese
primula, and was one of the first to
engage in- the mail plant trade. Mr. Rupp
was a model citizen, and he had a host of
warm friends in the trade. He leaves a
widow, four sons and two daughters.
His death is the first break in the immedi-
ate familv group, which is rather remark-
able, the "ages of the children ranging from
30 to 40 years. The concern of which
Mr. Rupp "was the head has been closing
out the nursery department of the busi-
ness, and will in future confine its opera-
tions to the seed and floral departments,
under the management of Mr. John F.
Rupp.

Worcester, Mass.— The list of lectures
as arranged for the weekly meetings of
the Worcester County Horticultural So-
ciety this winter is out. Only one of them
touches floriculture and that is "What
the Roses have Taught a Minister." Is
this an instance of retrogression ?

Fitch BURG, M.\ss. — The business of F.
(). Willard has been sold out to Joseph
Fuller, of Leominster. Mr. Willard has
been in business at his late stand for nine
years.

6G8

The American Florist.

Jan.

Cleveland.
roses and carnations a little weak. —

prices holding up. — visit to j. m. gas-

ser's place.

Roses are coming small, poorly colored,
and in manj- cases weak in the stem,
light colored and thin in the foliage, con-
ditions that only better weather can im-
prove. Carnations, too, that ordinarily
stand a good deal of unfavorable treat-
ment with equanimity are generally a lit-
tle below the mark, being rather under-
sized and in most cases have a more seri-
ous fault, lacking strength and stiffness
of stem sufficient to hold them upright.
Judging from some of the stock, both
roses and carnations, coming from
sources outside the citv-, the unfavorable
weather conditions are not entirely con-
fined to Cleveland grown stock.

Prices hold pretty nearly to the level of
the first drop from holiday rates. Aside
from the weather, business on the whole
has been sufficiently good to prevent any
great decline in an3' event. Indeed,
nearly all the stores report a very satis-
factory trade ever since the holidays,
although the period of most intense so-
cial activity- must undoubtedly close very
soon now. The shortage of flowers that
has been quite a feature will then likely
disappear.

The writer, with others, took a trip out
to J. M. Gasser's Rocky River establish-
ment lately for the purpose of looking
through the houses under the guidance of
Mr. Bartels, who is in charge. Carna-
tions are the leading feature in these
houses, and, owing to congenial sur-
roundings and efficient care, they cer-
tainly do well. Like nearly everyone,
Mr. Bartels swears bv Scott as the best

all around carnation, both as t(3 treedom
of bloom, ease of culture, adaptabilit3'
and desirability of color. The flowers
here were large and perfect, and that pe-
culiar bluish tinge often seen in Scott,
and which sometimes detracts so much
from its appearance, is practically elimi-
nated. K darker pink .seedling resembling
Tidal Wave somewhat, but more desira-
ble, seems to be a very good thing. Day-
break seemed to be rather in a sportive
mood (or should we say sportj'?) here,
for in addition to the Philadelphia varia-
tion known as Victor, and an identical
one of local origin, there is a whole house
of a pure white sport that seems to pos-
sess all the desirable qualities of its pa-
rent, with which it is identical, save in
the one point of color. Albertini and
Bridesmaid are also grown, and while
good when thej' do bloom, are too shy
aboxit doing so, to make them profitable
commercial varieties. Mayor Pingree,
Eldorado and Buttercup are grown for
yellow, though the enterprisiug part^'
from Detroit seems to be decidedly on
top. Eldorado here, as almost every-
where else, this A-ear seems to be verj'
badly rusted. Mrs. Duhme, Lily Dean
and Mrs. Bradt were also seen in fine
shape, beautiful in color, size and form.
A.

Catalogues Received.

Johnson & Stokes, Philadelphia, Pa.,,
garden and farm annual; Peter Hender-
son & Co., New York; manual of every-
thing for the garden; S. L. Watkin's,
Grizzly Flats, Cal., seeds, trees and plants;
Chase Nursery Co., Riverside, Cal., trees;
James \'ick & Sons, Rochester, N. Y.,
garden and floral guide; \V. Atlee Burpee
(& Co., Philadelphia, Pa , farm annual; R.
& J. Farquhar & Co., Boston Mass.,
seeds, bulljs and plants; Pape & Burg-
mann, Quedlinburg, Germanv, seeds and
bulbs; T. W. Wood & Sons. Richmond.
Va., farm and garden guide; Weeber &
Don, New York, garden, farm and flower
seeds, wholesale and retail; Henry F.
Michell, Philadelphia, Pa., seeds and
bulbs, wholesale and retail. Stollery
Bros., Chicago, 111., carnations and chrys-
anthemums; American Bulb Co., Short
Hills, N. J., seeds, bulbs and plants; W.
\V. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., dahlias,
cannas, gladioli, etc.; Caldwell The
Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala , southern
evergreens; John Lucas & Co., Philadel-
phia, Pa., glass and paint.

Fall River, Mass. — .M. Conmv.of New
Bedford, has opened a flower storeat 230
South ilain street.

LISTEN!

Bargains in Valleys

from n newly arrived consignment we offer....

Fine Hamburg Lily of tlie Valley Forcing Pips

AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 52 Dey St., New York

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$J.O0
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JUST UNPACKED

GLAD TO MAKE SPECIAL PRICES IF YOU USE A QUANTITY.
SAMPLES MAILED FREE ON APPLICATION.-.-*.-*.*.*.*.-*.*.*.*.*

In preparation, and should be ready in few days, our Special Carnation List
tells all about the good new varieties. If you don't receive a copy a postal
card will start it.--^=/*=^->->=^

Vaughan's Seed Store,

M Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 84 and 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. (

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The Americax Florist.

069

New Publications.

SwKKT I'KA l\i:vii:\v. — By the Siitisel
Seed and Plant Co. — Win. Doxcv, Sail
Francisco, Cal., 1898. The thirdVdition
, of thi.s intcrtaining and useful booklet
comes to us in a l)rand new dress .-ind in
greatly enlarged form. It is certainly
attractive in appearance, and its con-
tents are just of that concise and
exact character which appeals to those
who do not care to lavish time and
study on prolix sentimentality. Tlic lists
and descriptive notes are alike valua-
ble, the illustrations, gems of the photo-
grapher's and engraver's arts. The
pamplet in short, is no more or no less
than its title implies — a review of the
sweet pea up to date — and all growers of
this flower will find it helpful in making
selections for specific purposes.

Bog .\nd W.vter Plants. — By Wi/h.
Monkmeyer, Curator of the Leipzig
University Botanic Garden. — Gustav
Schmidt, Berlin, 1S;)7. We have in this
publication an excellent account of the
history, culture and uses of all the plants
considered available for the decoration of
the bog and the water garden. The
plants are grouped under their natural
orders, and thoroughly indexed. The
text, of course, is in German, and each
one of the 190 pages bears the stamp of
careful and conscientious work, such
indeed as only a skilful writer and com-
petent gardener could turn out. The
numerous illustrations are admirable in
every respect. Such a book is certainly
worthy of a substantial cloth or leather
cover in place of the stiff paper binding
which holds its parts together.

Fryeburg, Me.— C. F. Goodnow, of
Sudbury, Mass., has built a large green-
house here for cucumber growing. The
Sandwich, N. H. Reporter is so elated
over this enterprise that it devotes nearly
two columns to a description of its mag-
nitude, cfuoting from the bible to prove
the antiqiiity of the cucumber and
instancing the entertainment to the Sul-
tan Khosroyschah in the Arabian Nights
to demonstrate the cucumber's high
standing at that remote time. Wonder
if thej- had Jamaica ginger in those da3's?

JANUARY OFFER.

Per 100

ENGLISH IVY $3 00

BEGONIAS, 5 Var 3 00

OXALIS FLORIBUNDA 2.50

FARFUGIUM GRANDE 3.50

Pansy Plants to close out $2.50 per 1000. -50

Caeh with order.

Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

PEONIES, PHLOX, IRIS. DELPHINIUMS,
ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery. READING, MASS.

EKTABUSHEI) 1854.

GALAX LEAVES

LEUCOTHE
SPRAYS...

AND

,^,/*Gteen and Broiue,.*8c^

Of ;ill wholesale tlorists— or
write the Introducer for free

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

150 Tremont Building, BOSTON, MASS.

Pancu- Leaved Galadiunis

Grown by our specialist in the West Indies. The best bulbs of this class we
have ever seen. The stock bulbs of these were furnished by us from the
famous Brazilian Exhibit at the World's Fair in 1893. Over 25 kinds, all
true to name. Price, new and rare sorts, all named, per doz., $2.00; per
J 00, $14.00. Standard kinds, we have in large quantities and can supply
in named sorts, per doz., $1.75; per 100, $l2.00..*.*J-^tJi^tji.*jt.jt^*jt,.tji

NOVELTIES '"^ ""^'"^ '^98

We can puppiy you all the best new ones
in one order in 'me express shipment and
guarantee first class plants

CARNATION
CHRYSANTHEMUM
AND CANNA

J

14 Barclay St., NEW YORK

VAUGHAN'5 5EED STORE

84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO

rORCINO

SPIRAEA ASTILBOIDES FLORIBUNDA. $6.00
SPIRAEA MULTIFLORA COMPACTA. 6.00

These are extra fine clumps, not divided. Also
a limited quantity of Lilium speciosum album,
rubrum and roseum; good for forcing — Holland grown. Orders entered now for hardy nur-
sery stock— such as Clematis, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Hardy Azaleas, Tree Roses, H. P.

Branch ol The Horicultural Co.. Boskoop. Holland. L. G. dODDINK, RUttlCrtOrCl , N. J.

pjlLn?5»"'rERI»

mm

1708

ruuLsnosT

Chicago

fldianiuiii FarlGyense

BEAUTIFUL PLANTS.
In 3-incb pots, at f'.tlN) per dozen.

EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor,

"~ ~~ ~ Cliestnut Hi

Money Order Office,

Station H. Ptiila.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

Palms,

Pandanus Veitctiii.
Ferns and flraucarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT,

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention Amerloan Florist.

A FEW LARGE

Pandanus Utilis and.

Latania Borbonica

John Welsh Young. Germantown, Pa.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED !

CocosWeiliIellanafc^o^o^^ors,'H:oo.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Office. m< Fttlh Avenue.

Do the .\mcncan Florist a small favor.
Mention the paper when writing adver-
tisers.

^ ROBERT CRAIG %

Roses, Palms |

and Novelties in Decorative Plants.
J. Market and 49th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

SPECIALTIES

IN BB8T VABLKTIB8.
ROSES, from 3-lncta pot«.

CARNATIONS, for taU delivery.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.

Prioea low. Send for Hat.

WOOD BROTHERS. FlSHKlLL, N. Y.

FERNS. ■■

In fine aasortment. from 2"-^ In. pots, S3. 00
per 100; IS37.00 per 1000

CHAS. T. DARLING, Stony BrooK.L. I., N.Y.

Mention Amerloan Florlat.

670

The American Florist.

Jan.

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS FAIR. — CLUB MEETING. — NEWS
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Business lias been fairly good since last
report: the usual run of social functions,
but none of them of unusual magnitude
or a-wy novelties in the style of decora-
tions to notice, and the regular line of
funeral work have formed the bulk of
trade during the week, which in amount
is a good average after holidaj- week.

The Pittsburg and Alleghen3- Florists'
and Gardeners' Club held a regular meet-
ing on the evening of January 13, with a
l)etter attendance than usual. The report
of the secretary showed the club was in a
good position financially, with a list of
nearh- 100 members in good standing
after "dropping forty names from the roll
of members at this meeting. New
officers are tobeelected January 27. This
being nomination night, the following
were nominated: For president, John
Bader, E. C. Reineman; for vice-president.
James Semple, E. C. Ludwig, Geo. Oes-
terlc: treasurer, James Semple: secretary,
T. P. Langhans: assistant secretary, E.
C. Ludwig; executive committee, three to
be elected, Gustave Ludwig, P. S. Ran-
dolph, W. Loew, Jacob Miller, Louis
Schmidt, Theo. F. Beckert. Mr. J. C.
Grant was elected a member.

Mr. F. H. DeWitt, of Wooster, Ohio,
of DeWitt & Co., carnation growers, and
representing the American Rose Co., of
Washington, D. C, attended the meeting,
making a very good display of his spe-
cialties. The Empress carnation grown
bv \Vm. Swaj'ne, attracted the attention
of everyone, a very dark crimson and also
verj- fragrant. Northern Lights, a new
seedling and one pink and white, 73 W,
their own raising, were also much ad-
mired. Of the roses. Golden Gate and
Mnie. Chatenay were liked the best.

At Mr. Patterson's, Market street, Mr.
Flenim reports business very fair, but no
rush at all; prices satisfactory.

Mr. Henry Ludwig, who is back again
with his brother, Gustave Ludwig, Alle-
gheny market, reports business steady,
but could stand more of it without injury
to their health.

Mr. Robert Faulk, sales-agent forHart-
man Bros., is serving his country at pres-
ent as a juryman in our countj- court,
and Mr. Gustave Ludwig will commence
doing so in two weeks; it looks as if flo-
rists were pretty well thought of here-
abouts.

Mr. Lincoln I. Neff, Sixth street, reports
business with him as very satisfactory:
could do more, but with the present con-
dition of all business he has nothing to
complain of Regia.

140,000 carnations!

% ROOTFD CUTTINGS. W

t(i Harrison's White. Victor, Rose 1*1
X Oueen. t"-'.''ii per uki. j2U0O per lOilO. Day- im
JK break, Scott. *1 i:. per lOO; »10,IK) per lUUJ; m
?¥ Lizzie McCowan, Thos, Carthledee, m
<"> Hellen Keller, Sl.OO per 100. SS.lXi per lUlO: ™
W Also Double Alyssums, 2-ln pots. SI .50 per
iji 100.$100Oper WHO; Marie Louis Violets

«js 7oc].erli«i sr, 00 per 1000. "-' — '• — '

^ BallBfactory refererences

^

Itli order or ^
e order will ^

^J^ C. B. TAUBE, Prop. Harrisburg, Pa, .^

Carnations
Chrysanthemums

NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES

Oht new Trade List will embrace the lead-
int; novelties of 1898 and 1897 as well as the
best standard sorts. Address
H. WEBER & SONS, - Oakland, Md.

atitiiaiiiiiiititiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitmtiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiAitnittumiitiiititiiiiiiitiiiiitiiititiin

NEW GflRNflTION «■ ^- ^'w^ons & co,

I "Mrs.S.A.Northway"

:a -

3 A soft shell pink, developing to

^ nearly pure white.

I OUR MASTERPIECE.

i We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders booked now and
tilled in rotation

^e

Newer fieraniuffls«

Mme. Bruant, Mmc. Jaulen, Fleurc Poite-
vine, J. SaUier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2> 4-inch pots, $5.00 per J00^,.««,.««„^
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per JOO:
$25.00 per 1000. Net cash.v'*^*,^*^

GENERAL LIST OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from ZU-in. pots, named.
$25 per 1000; unnamed, $20 per 1000.^,^*
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.

Net c^h..J*J*-^-Jt^<

I Fuchsias.^

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per lOO.v^v-'*,.*,.'*

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
Florist t.^,^^,.!*

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave."
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"
each of which has, we believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. We NOW
say for 1898 that

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a first-Class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than wp
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has exeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new
ones. )

OUR PRICE LIST now ready, contains prices on many other plants. FOR

W. p. SIMMONS & CO., Geneva, Ohio.

SEND tr

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NEW PINK CARNATION

rirs. Frances Joost

SKEDLTN(; from M
pleasiuscolor;,!
short time a fiiif
make an ideal plant,
to carry the large l]o\
is a good keeper and ,
cuttings ready now,
tions will be limited,
antpod.

■ifott; tested for four years. It is of an exceedingly
n I'arly and most prolitic bloomer. It makes in a
I ti;i^ the form and habitof whatoarnation men say
tri'iiirust. The stem is strong and heavy enough
i> ing of any sort. Calyx perfect; never bursts. It
Vuu will make no mistake by trying a few. Rooted
All order^^lled in rotation. As the sale of the stock of this Carna-
rly if you want any. Satisfaction guar-

Allorderiiined in rot
it is advisable to orde

Price, $2 per doz.:

$10 per 100:

$75 per 1000.

■ASH WITH OKI>ER.

C. BESOLD,

MINEOLA,

Long Island, N. V.

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Anybody
Can Grow«^«5'

Genesee

NEW

COMMERCIAL

WHITE

Originators:

HARnON & BURR,
Darien, N. Y.

Carnation

DAN'L B. LONG, Sato Age-t, BUFFALO, N. Y. J

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The American Florist.

GTl

St. Paul.

Trade has fallen otT somewhat and
sales arc lif;hter than for several months.
Society seems to be taking a rest before
the final plunge jircccding Lent. The
main call now is for funeral work, with
.in occasional wedding thrown in to make
things lively.

C.ood stock is scarce. The enormous
Christmas cut seems to have sapped and
drained the plants and the recovcrv is
slow.

Red roses and red carnations are in the
greatest demand, while everj-thing sells
readily from violets to callas.

riants sell slowly though there is the
usual demand for small palms and ferns.
liut flowering plants, though much in
evidence, are not in great demand.

L. L. May & Co. have a fine lot of cj--
clamens just in their prime. I do not
think a better strain was ever grown in
the cit)'. Their strain of cineraria is also
unsurpassed.

Carl Johnson, the genial clerk in L. L.
May's retail store, was married January
19 to Miss Wallin of this cit}-.

Felix.

MoRRiSTOw.N, N. J. — Hardes & Holmes
have opened a flower and plant store in
the Babbitt building.

BUY VOIR ROOTED

Carnation Cuttings

THAT ARE
GROWN FROM EXTRA FINE HEALTHY STOCK.

Alaska i

McCowan i $ 2.00 per 100.

Albertini

Scott 1 SIS. 00 per 1000.

Keller I

Triumph 1

Daybreak $ 3.00 per lOO.

Jubilee \

Armazindy S 4.00 per 100.

McBurney 1

Flora Hill S 5.00 per 100.

Mayor Pingree J

" Best stock " is cheapest. \7e took
most all the carnation prizes at the
recent St. Louis show..j*j*.jt^^^*^

SOUTH PARK FLORAL CO.

NEW CASTLE, IND.

I Experiences |

a ... WITH ... t

! CARNATIONS !

1 e

2 Ready no-w. Send me your E

3 address on a postal and receive ^
3 them regularly, during the t
^ season, jt ^ ji t

I ALBERT M. HERR, t

a LANCASTER, PA. C

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H. WEBER & SONS,

"•-•-Carnations

Oakland, Md.

* « * nr* r*jr»TfTrr*mrr*xt ?« rrr* * *

THE NEW MM'M'M
.^.v.^CARNATION

Cerise Queen

The best dark pink we have seen or grown.
Orders booked now^. $10 per hundred...r'*.f<

Mayor Pingree

.<.<FINE STOCK.jft.> \

$5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000. \

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

DETROIT, MICH.

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Flora Hill

The Best White Carnation to «^

date; also 28 others. The Cream g

of '97 and "^i,.J*.^-jtj*.ji.^.^^^ S
Send for our very low price list.,^

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

^

WANTED Carnation g:rowers to look into the merits of

NEW GflRNflTION "flRGYLE"

and be convinced that it is the coming; commercial variety of its color.

READY MARCH 1st. Price, $2.00 per dozen: $10. 00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.
Sfiul for eirfuliir for full description and a select ptai i rnu nnnn ■ ■ n i miii.«.aa
list of money makers in Cbrvsa'uthemums. STOLLERY BROS., AfgylB Pafk, CHICAGO.

autheraums.

^ CARNATIONS.

WHITE CLOUD-White.

aOLD NUaOET-Yellow.

NEW YORK (Ward)— Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DBAN (Ward)-Clear silvery pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward) -White.

BON TON (Ward)— Scarlet.

Prices for aboce varieties: $2.00 per doz., 810.00
per 100, 875.00 per 1000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breifmever),
Argyle (Stollery). Jack I-rost (Swayne). Em-
press (Swayne), Evelina (Witteistaetter), Fire-
fly (Hancock), Pyche (Hill). Painted Lady
(Hill), and Mrs. S. A. Noithway .Simmons).

All good 1897 novelties and other standard varieties
at reasonable prices.

!!^ Chrysanthemums.

iHRS. C. H. PEIRCE -Yellow.

:iic each, tA.m per doz., 8i5.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN-White.

.Siiceach. 115.00 per doz.. 835 00 per 100.
MERRY CHRISTMAS-Late While.

35c each, 83i0 per doz., S25.C0 per 100.

Send for Descriptive Price List.
Ready January, 1898.

F. DORNER & SONS CO.

LA FAYETTE, IND.

CARNATIONS

STRONG, HEALTHY ROOTED CUTTINGS
Ready Feb. 1st and Later

Ii],-;imIiii- MmivIIm, I'l.ii I Ih:' |i -vi.ivak, Wni.
Sr.ill, I.:, ,'h' M.'lHm:i,i, Ii.: ^ . -; i'.iv. Eniilv

l'i.i,,Mi, (,MMliiM-li l:i.i<.i ,.i . ,1 .-',. r>. Senil

111.' :i llM Mr «lj:il \(.l] «;ili: ml j.( I. Ih-es before

vm iMn. We .iIm. lia\e a line li.t ol l.'arnation
iiiid \i')let lilooins for sale. Write for prices.

GHAS. CHADWICK,

Lock Box II. GRAND RAPiDS, MICH.

Rooted Carnation Cuttings

Ready Feb. 1st.

All (MUers will be dlled
In rotHtlun Semi your
orders In now.

M. A. Hunt Floral

Co. Terre Haute. Ind.
P. O. Box 2:>j.

Per 10(1

Wm. Scott $1..50

Lizzie McGowan.. 1..50

Daybreak 2.(10

Albertini, 1.50

.\laska 1.(10

Rose Queen 1.50

Bridesmaid 2.00

ROOTED CUTTINGS

ROSES.

PerliH ' SI. 50 per lOO,

lI France/. .::.:.::.:::::: i siz.so per looo.

Meteors i Cuttings.

'" CARNAfiONS.

WilllamScott 1

Nancy Hanks

Tidal Wave ISI.OO per 100.

Portia I S7.50 per 1000.

Lizzie McCowan I

Kohinoor J

Daybreak i

Emma Wocher

Colcff?nch Isi.SO per 100.

uzzie cMbert.;.. •::::::■.•.■.•.•.: s'2-50 per looo.

Harrison's White I

Bridesmaid

Nivea ) $3.0O per 100.

Jubilee y S25.00 per 1000,

No order for less than Iim of one variety accepted.

FINE ROSE PLANTS

From !.'i.j,-lncn pots. Keadv February 15tli

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

UP=TO=DATE_

Cuttings

'PHE following Carnation Cuttings

are rooted in sand and then

transplanted into soil, are strong and

healthy; every cutting a good one.

WM. SCOTT and LIZZIE McGOWAN, $1.00
per 100; $10 00 per 1000 DAYBREAK.
$2.00 per 100; $15 00 per 1000.
Coleus GoWen Bedder, Crimson Bedder,
and twenty other good bedders now ready,
from strong top cuttings, 2%-^. pots; will
make you lots of cuttings, Jl.OO per iCO;
$10.00 per 1000.

Named Geraniums, up-to-date varieties,

2)i-\n. pots, |2.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

Salvias, Petunias, Feverfew Little Gem

and Begonias, all named, 2j4'-in. pots, $2.0C

per 100; |20.00 per lOOO.

THE MORRIS nOR/VL CO

MORRIS, ILL.

672

The American Florist.

Jan. 22.^

Indianapolis.

These spring-like days have made flow-
ers come out somewhat faster, l)ut they
are lacking in color and substance, and as
business has been unusualh' quiet, they
were hard to get rid of.

The Florists' Fire Association is slowh-
but surely gaining ground in this city and
we may hope, that in the near future all
of the florists will be members of our
association.

John Hartje, John Heidenreich E. A.
Nelson, I. Nelson, R. McKeand, C Sonnen-
schmidt, A. VoUrath and A. Wiegand
formed a party and made a trip to Cin-
cinnati last Sunday. R. Witterstaetter
and E. G. Gillett met the boys at the
depot and took them to breakfast, which
had been ordered by the two gentlemen.
After breakfasting the car was taken for
Mr. Witterstaetter's place in Sedanis-
ville, and as intended they spent most of
their time there. They found Mr. Witter-
staetter's carnations all looking well,
especialh- two houses of his new one,
"Evelina" which was unanimously pro-
nounced very fine.

After partaking of the fine spread and
having had a good time in general, they
were taken in a four-horse coach to
"Murphy Town," so-called because every-
body there is named Murphy, and all
occupy their time with growing carna-
tions.' One of the Murphys is perhaps a
little more distinguished from the rest by
his blackberry wine, which was some-
thing delicious.

The last place visited, was that of J. A.
Peterson. Here things were found as
they always are, neat and clean. The
center of attraction were his violets,
"Prince of Wales." It was whispered
about that flowers picked from them sold
at $10 a hundred at Christmas. Mr.
Peterson happened to tell his visitors
about having had all his chickens stolen
a few nights ago and the boys were won-
dering whether it was the man who paid
$10 for the violets. J.

Millepedes in Rose Beds.

I have a thousand-legged worm, as I
call it — something similar to a wire worm
— all through my rose beds. They are
brown in color and hide during the daj'
in manure or soil, coming out at night to
literall}' cover surface of beds. There are
large numbers of them, and they curl up
when taken from the soil. Can you give
name and how to destroy them?

These are commonly called millepedes,
and maybe banishedby occasional water-
ing witli highly diluted kerosene eniuls. on
— thirty parts of water to one part emul-
sion B.

Phormiums.

"Cemetery" says: "I grow a few phor-
miums, the variegated kinds, for centers of
vases in exposed situations and think
there is nothing so good. We are troubled,
however, with their dying back at the
lips of the leaves and turning brown.
Can you tell me how to prevent it?

In reference to above, I have seen very
large clumps of this useful plant (Phor-
mium tenax variegata, I presume is
meant) growing in California, where it is
of course quite hardy, and nearer the
east I have seen it used in so-called sub-
tropical effects in outdoor gardening,
but I have never noticed the trouble as
indicated in "Cemetery's" query. How-
ever, the reason for the dj-ing back of the
tips of the leaves is not far to seek, 1

think, for in New Zealand, where this
"flax" is a native, it is found to grow
best in moist and swampy places, and a
vase in an exposed position in the dr)-
atmosphere of the central states in this
country is just the opposite to what it

has been accustomed to in its native hab-
itat. Give this New Zealand flax an
abundance of water, say two or three
times a daj-, in the dry, hot weather of
American summers, and I feel sure greater
satisfaction will be the result. E. L.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000: $50 per 10000.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Largest Growers of Verbenas in the country.

Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

J. Hv. IDII^XvOlV, :Bloo*x»sl3»^rg;, JPet.

50.000 SMIUX ^pe "m'o.^°^ ^'' ""'■ *"""

GERANIUMS

mixed, from 2 in. pots, 82.1
per 100. 820.00 per 1000.

irder* FRED BOERNER,

When wrltinfcr r

-Cape May, N. J,

American hlorl?t.

^.^VERBENAS..^.^

The

fiufst coIitM'tion in America. 35 varieties,
every one a gem— mammoth size, striking colors,
green as grass and as clean as a whistle. Strong
plants, out of 2-inch pots, full of cuttings. $1.50 per
hundred: rooted cuttings, 60 cents per hundred,
$5.00 per thousand.

STRICTLY CASH WITH ORDER.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO . Springfield, III.

GHRYS/INTH&MUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson. Montmort. Ivorv. Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow), Wana'maker, etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen:

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL, 67 Merrimac St., Lowell. Mass.

Mentlnn Amertcan Florist.

GERANIUMS VOI 1

THAT WILL PLEASE I \J \J •
S A. Nutt, Beaute Foitevine, La
Favorite, Heteranthe, 2 '4 -in. pots,
per 1000 J25 00.

Cash Willi onl'T |.l. •:!>.■.

H. R. CARLTON, Willoughby, 0.

JUST FOR FUN

ONLY A FEW FIRST CLASS Doz. IIU

Sanseviera zevlanica, StrouK plants

l-lTicli flOO *T0I1

Begonia Rex, vailety, laitie plants. 3-

Inclipots 75 son

Begonia. FlowerlnK, extra fine plants,

4-Inch pot3- ;,T 0.00

Specimen plants, Geranium La Favorite, tv-lnch pots.

2t) cts. eacli. Cash with order. Comequlcft.

MCDONALD & STEELE,

I09S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, Ind.

PELARGONIUMS

From 3-in. pots at JJ.nil per hundred:
12 of the Icadins varinties. Mi.sed
varieties, $.3.00 per hunilred. I will
five vou vour monev'b worth. Cash
with order. Write to"

S. D. BRANT, The Clay Center florist,

CLAY CENTER. KAS.

SOLANUM WENDLANDI

The most showy semln'Mmber of recent
Introduction. Stronc ;l Inch plants now
ready. Also Little Cem CaMas, -"^

The Conard & Jones Co. ^^^v?.'"""-

Say "saw your ad. in the Florist"
when you write advertisers.

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting" or pot sale.

Free and durable, and blooming for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests.

Send for •'Comments and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa.

y miles below Hlttsburii. Pa.

^-^* Queens, l.i.-^^ — -S

Speci^i''f''^CnRsfiTions. CHfftjmrfiemumss!
ICnnnns. €ERfiniams. duhlihs \

scnd for our price list ('

Cold Fields at your door. - CERANIUMS.

Grown In soil In Hats, ready to shift Into :i-lnch pots,
$15.00 per IIMI. S. A. Nutt. Beaute Polteylne. Mrs. B.
G. Hill, Van Dael and Rubt. Brett; the same In 3^-
Inch pots. J2lM«l per llldll.

Standard sorts, such as double Grant. Rruantl. La
Fayette. La Favorite. Le Pilot. Glotre de France. Hoff
Beech. Wonder. Mrs. J. M. Gaar. Jules Ferry Centau-
reau and others. $li.im pe' lOIXI. In JJ^-lnch pots, $18.00
per ItKK) Rose Geraniums, In flats. K.im per l(«l.
Mountain of Snow. In 2H-lnch potfl. $2 50 per lllO. Mme.
Sallerul. from Bats. J1.3o per 10O.*lo.[tl per lllOO.

A^eratum blue and white, from flats. 75c per 10(1 $6.00
per HXtO. Fuchsia, standaid sons, from flats. $1.50 per
100. $12-00 per loill. Feverfew Little Gem. from Hats.
H. 5(1 per IINI, $0,011 per HKII. Selection of sorts tore-
main with us. Cash to accompany all orders.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

Tti6 Will. H. Moon Go.

MORRISVILLE. Bucks Co., PA.

Offer for Spring 1898 an Immense Stock of

DECIDIOIS TREES,

Evergreens. Flowering Shrubs, and Vines

In ureat variety, of all sizes.

We note especially. . . .
12.000 Dahlias— "hole roots.
I0,i«xi Ampelonsis Veitchii.
lO.iKKl Clemalls Paniculata.
•JO. (Kill Wichuraiana. Crimson Rambler and Prairie

KOS'S.

5(1(1 Actinidia Polygama— N'w [■liiiil..T.
R.oiKi English Ivy l-'iii- \>'v*.
05. (""I Honeysuckles. Matrimony Vines. Wistaria, &c.
KHKKiO California Privet— 1 and -J w-^ir.-, oM.
Trade list on application. Correspondence solicited
Mention Am. Florist when wrltlnc

AZALEA INDICA

111 t.. r_>-iii.-li .Towns V,.H\ j.er dozen.

i:i T.i 1.%-ini'li .-r. .\nis — ,t.5..-iii |i.T dozen.
CINERARIAS, 5-inrh. hud and hl.inni i;i.25 per doz.
DOUBLE GOLDEN DWARF MtRGUERITE Cuttings,

li> mail, *l.;iO p.-r lim.
WHITTON & SONS, cor City & Green Sts.. Utica. N. Y,

Advertise and sell some f
rooted cuttings or other ^
surplus stock. >

^ WHY NOT

* THIS SIZE "AD." ONLY SI. CO,

^ .^„K,u,...K,.on,....,..Cni,.

i8gS.

The a me r i ca n F l o r i s t.

673

Montreal.

MICETING OF THE GAKDKNERS' AND KLO-
UISTS' CLUB. — AGAIN THE PALM SWIN-
1)1, EK. — BOARD OE TRADE BANOIET.

There was a good attendance of niein-
hcrs at the regular inonthh- meeting of
the (jardcners' and Florists' Club last
Monday' evening. It beingthe first meet-
ing of the New Year, the lively interest
taken in the proceedings by the members
augurs favorably for the success of the
club duringthe year IS'JS.

The subject for the evening's discussion
was "Stove and Hothouse Plants," but
as the gentleman who was to have sup-
plied the essay was unavoidably absent,
llie time allotted to discussion was
occupied in answering (|uestions from the
"(Juestion box." One question relatingto
t he growing of dvvaifpoinsettias brought
out the answer to strike the youngshoots
in July and grow on rapidly in good
light. The use of coal tar on greenhouse
benches and walls, brought out varied
opinions, some holding that it was dan-
gerous to use it inside a greenhouse for
any purpose, while others stated that
they had used it for years both for paint-
ing benches and walls without experienc-
ing any injury to the growth of plants,
the only objection to its use being the diffi-
culty of apolying it. Several questions
relating to the treatment of stove plants
were answered ver^- satisfactorily-, and
finally to destroy greenfly vaporizing
with Nikoteen was recommended in pref-
erence to fumigating with tobacco.

The secretary presented his final report
of the chrysanthemum show, showing
that all accounts had been paid, the prize
winners having received iO' i of their
prize money.

A committee was appointed to make
all arrangements for the annual dinner,
which will take place o" Monday, the
24th, after the election of officers.

The palm swindler has visited Montreal,
Mr. Girdwood being the victim, his plan
was something like this, a few days before
Christmas a gentleman called at a house
on Guv street where there is a greenhouse,
and asked permission to store scnne palms
which he was receiving by rail, for a
couple of days. He then proceeded to
Mr. Gird wood's and purchased $125
worth of choice palms, requesting that
they be delivered to the address in Guy
street, and as the occupant of the house
was known to be all right Mr. G.
accordingly sent the palms, but as the
driver did not bring the money back, he
was sent next day to make inquiry and
found that the palms had been taken
away a short time after being brought
there, by the gentleman who owned
them The detectives being put on the
jol) succeeded in recovering almost the

NEW

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FOR 1898^

Alice F. Carey, Chempwec, Dolores, Min-
newaska, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Robert G.
Carey, Spotswood, at $3.50 per do2.; $25.00

JOHN N.MAY, Summit, New Jersey.

whole lot in different houses in the
vicinity, where they had been purchased
from the stranger, but the interesting
individual himself has not been located
yet to my knowledge.

The board of trade banquet to the
retiring maj'or, Mr. Wilson-Smith, came
off a few nights ago; about 400 sat down,

including the Governor General of the
Dominion and all the dignitaries of both
church and state. The room was elabor-
ately decorated with plants from the city
greenhouses. I mention this fact to show
the sort of competition the Montreal
florists have to put up with. Beaveh.
January 1.5.

Ghrysantliemum

4.

The SENSATION
Of the Seasonv'*.."*...^

Frank Hardy

OiTtiflcated by the committci's of tlie (.'hry-santhcmiini
Soriofv of .Xincricaat New York. Chicago. liostoii

ami I'i.ila.lrlpliia.

{3"' I ii-i jiii i a nil. nr; whites wherever exhibited. _^

I ti' I" -t l-season wliite to date and iiidispen-

^alii. ti.i V. r\ L^rower wh*'ther forexhibition or the
.in il..».r Hade. Phiiits r.'adv March 1st and
.irders lill.al III n, tali. .11.

Price, per plant. 50c; per dozen. $3; 25 at 100 rate.

per 100. $2U: per 1000, $150. 350 ;it 1000 rate.

A. HERRINQTON,

Florham Farms, - MADISON, NEW JERSEY.

Two Great Sports

CARNATION CHRYSANTHEMUM

VICTOR

Undoubtedly the best Pink rarnHtl-ni In cummerce
and certainly the luoat prolldc bloomer, perfectly
healthy and of vigorous growth

Rootrid cuttlnst now retdy $4 00 per 100: $35.00 per
HHNi Come and see this oarnailun t^rowlnt.;

PENNSYLVANIA

The finest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition pur
poses ever produced Plants ready March 15, Jo.OO per
doz. : $;io.iJO per 100: $350 00 per UiOtt.

HUGH GRAHAM, 104 South 13th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

r&l\G06K'S
Prize Winning Dahlias

All the Newest and Best Varieties

It pays to buy rii.iu the leading grower. We
grew more than :2ti acres of Dahlias the past
season — more than any live (.^) otiier growers in
tile world combined. 'Write us for wants and
prices before purchasing elsewhere.

Our 1S98 illustrated descriptive catalogue accu-
rately des.-ribiiig all the lea.liiig new and old
varieti.'s is Ti.'W in till' printers hands and will be

sent about Feb. 1st t.. all wh.. i eived our 1897

list withe. lit api.ii.-ati.iii. Sen. I for it. it will in-

' wTp. peacock, Atco, N. J.

30,000 DAHLIAS

Before ordering your Dalilla stock be sure and send
for my catalogue" novelties and standards of the best
»(uallty and at the lowest prices. All stock guaranteed
true to name.

W. W WILMORE, Box 382. DENVER. COLO.

Jardinieres, Pots I Pedestals

ADAPTED TO

Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
and Decorations.

Write us for Illustrations
and Prices.....

«^

BURLEY & TYRRELL, 42=44 Lake St., CHICAGO.

674

The American Florist.

Jan. 22.^

Rochester, N. Y.

BUSINESS GOOD.— SUPPLY SHORT.— PRICES
HIGil.— A P.VRTY VISITS BIFF.iLO.

Another busv week for our fiorists has
passed, though last Saturday's business
was very slow and quiet; rain and snow
were falling night and day, and the mis-
erable stormy weather kept everybody at
home; whoever was in need of a few flow-
ers for some purpose, had to order them
by telephone or else do without them.
This week Monday and Tuesday, several
social events and a grand reception given
at the residence ot one of the foremost
families in the city, caused a general
demand in every quarter. The supply
was decidedlv short and second grades
had as good a chance of being cleaned out
as select stock, which is not always the
case here. Prices remain high in all lines
owing to the active demand; good stock
always brought fancy prices ever since
the middle of December. The scant sup-
ply of good roses is most sorely felt by
those few storekeepers who have to sat-
isfy the whims of the richer class of
people. Walt. Salmon is the only local
grov\-er for this market; his roses are
good but he is unable to supply the
steadily increasing demand. Salter Bros,
have their own rose hou.ses and sell their
entire crop over the counter, but have to
buy additional stock most every day.
Others who have less glass are compelled
to get along as best they can; the supply
ordered direct from out of town growers
by these florists is not always up to the
standard and once in a while even unsat-
isfactory, still they must have the stock
and have to put up with this misfortune.
A little partv of our florists, composed
of two Salters, Fred. Schlegel, Walt.
Salmon, Steph. Bern, Geo. Arnold and
two Kellers paid a long contemplated
visit to their brethren in Buffalo last
week. Thev could not find W. Scott at
home, he was away in Corfu on his farm,
but as there is no lack of hospitality
• among the florists of that city, the stran-
gers soon were escorted by a number of
Buffalonians from place to place, and last
they were taken to W. J. Palmer's plant
at Lancaster. All had seen some of Mr.
P's unsurpassed Daybreaks and were
eager to see the plants in their home. It
was a rare treat to look through these
houses where thousands of long and stout
stems are capped with as many large-
sized, finely colored flowers, or buds, and
the grower may justly be proud of such
results, as everybody had to admit. -\11
the plants are kept as clean and neat as
wa.x, not only the carnations, but all
other stock as well. Mr. P. is not very
well satisfied with the behavior of his
lilies this year. Many thousands are
grown here, and he will surely have a
very fair supply of good plants for all
purposes, but he says there was too large
a percentage of diseased bulbs among
them, more than ever before, and he is
disgusted with them apparently, though
the plants he has left are healthy and
thrifty.

The Rochester delegation, after viewing
the houses, wanted to go to Corfu; the
Buft'alo element wanted them to return
now for a game often pins and tried hard
to hold on to their guests for the rest of
the day, but without success. So here
thev parted and the Kochestrians went
on in search of W. Scott on his so-called
farm. They easilj' located him, busy and
jovial as ever, none the worse for his sore
leg. His carnations are in excellent
shape; he speaks very highly of the new
white, Genesee, and etjually well of the
scarlet Dazzle.

In the agreeable company of such a
host as W. S., the time passes before we
know it and it was getting late; there
was but one train more which the \isit-
ors could take, else the partj- would be

compelled to stay over night, and as the
next day was a Saturday, the majority
of the Rochestrianscould not aflord to be
awav from their business at this busv
flay.' J. B. K. '

DR[ER'$

RELIABLE
FLOWER SEEDS.

A few articles of exceptional qualify for present sowing.

TKADE PRT.

's Pet, verv dwarf blue lo ;

Gem, lb. $3.00 10

Branching, shell pink 30

white 30

lavender 30

mixed 30

Aster, Vick's Branching, white 30

Balsam, White Perfection 25

Candytuft, Empress 10

Carnation, Marguerite, mixed 25

Centaurea, Yellow Sweet Sultan 15

Cosmos, Early Dwarf "Dawn" 50

Draca-ua indiVisa 15

Phlnx nana compacta, mixed 30

Smilax, lb., $4.00 15

Stocks, Snowflake 50

Cut and Come Again. . .

xed.

.30

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St., - PHILADELPHIA.

Vaughan's Pansy Seed...

This is the time to make another sowing of Pansy Seed
if your plants have rotted off. j* J- .*

VflUGHflN'S "INTtRNflTIONflL" *.a«. ,l^ " .^.!:^'
VflUGHflN'S "GIMT MIXED" ^^. l^ "^V"'-

These are strains with nine years' record and with a
pedigree. We have scores of testimonials. Ask the
best pansy grower of your acquaintance for his opinion
of our strains of the above mixtures. .,* ^* .* <.* ,.* J- J-

Fot ullier ioi ts of Ptiinin see our B,„>k /or Flornls.

plant flowtrs when 8 weeks old. Trade

Ten per cent. Discount

FORQET-nE-NOT, Vauglian's Early and EverbloonK

ukl. 20 ct<
Our EARLY LIST of Floiists' F'owe- >eeds ready. "The Be«t F'ower Seeds in America
on $2 00 worth and over lor cash with order.

Vaughan's Seed Store,

14 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

84--86 Randolph St., CHICAGO.

f-jEADQUARTERS FOR '*5-3-S55^5-S-35-J^^-3^5^^5^-3^3-95^55^

i Vick's Branching Aster Sweet Peas

jj New Daybreak Aster Dahlias Begonias

It Gloxinias Flower and Vegetable Seeds

til

t VICK'S GARDEN and FLORAL GUIDE for 1S9S

^ the pioneer Seed Catalogue of America, is a perfect beauty, the best one we have

vfc issued in the forty-nme years of our business. We can honestly say that

IJJ It leads them all. Those interested in the trade would do well to send

^ fnr a cn|'\' 'if bitth wholesale and retail at once.

\ JAMES VICKS SONS, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

E

XTRA SELECTED FLOWER SEED

SWEET PEAS, Kmlly Henderson, lb. 35o
-Ex. Early Blanche Kerry, lb 60c

— Klnnche Kerry. lb 31)0

Cupid. Dwarfwhlte.oz.. 10c;lb $1.00

-Cupid, liwarf pink (new), pkt.. 10c:
iloz 100

— Ruttertiy. lb ■lie

—Kalherlne Tracy, lb 50c

Wm. ELLIOTT & SONS,

ASTERS, Trade pkt. cz

-Queen of the Market, separate
colors, white, rose, crimson. Ilxnt

blue, dark blue I^c Toe

—(jQ'-eD Market. mL\ed — 15c rijc
—Late Fluwerlne. BranohlnK
white and shell pink, separate .'iM $1 o()
I'yrethrum Golden Feather..
<JvinDocarpa

/SgS.

The American Florist.

675

San Francisco.

JKAillC ('.(MPI).— r.KdWICKS DOING Sl'I.EN-
IIIIH.V,— lil.KCTKIN ()!■ OI'I'ICEKS, STATU
1-I.OKAI. SOCIKTY. — INTKKIiSTINC, UvC"
TURK. — ORCHIDS MORK I'OI'lil.AR.

Trade continues to lie very good in this
rit_v. Most stock is rather scarce. The
fortunate j^rowcrs who have good crops
of roses and carnations are doing splen-
didly. The heav3' frosts still continue to
keep the violets back, but occasionally a
friendly rain helps things wonderfully.
The California and I'rinccss of Wales are
very scarce this season and are bringing
good prices. Marie Louise is a little
Mion- plentiful than the former sorts, but
the frosts seem to take all the color out
of it. The stems are also very short. A
feu- more Svvanlcy White are to be seen
this week than last, out the rains have
nu'ide the blooms dirty and muddy, and
the bunches have to be dijjpcd before
being put on the market. Roses arc still
scarce, but as a ride are of excellent ipial-
ity. Not so manvTestouls are to beseen
as formerly. Of Beauties the supply is
short and price high. Mr. Lynch's Brides
and Maids are especiallj' fine.

Carnations are in good demand and
Ining good prices. Mr. Sidney Clack has
a fine lot of carnations, particularly
whites. A few Mayor Pingree can be
seen, but they are not being brought in
in sufficient quantity' as yet; some e.xtra
fme Armazindy are also finding their wa3'
into the market.

Sniilax is in good demand, but all the
growers seem to be sold out with a few
exceptions. The prices brought are fair.
Roman hyacinths are coming in ra])idly
now, but are not bringingthe prices they
did last week. Some Harrisii can be had
but are of rather poor (|uality and high
in price. We hear many complaints this
season from the growers about Harrisii.

Palms, ferns and decorative plants are
moving slo^vly. Extra fine pansies are
to be seen in some of the stores. .Many
well-grown cyclamens are exhibited, but
the florists tell us that like all potted
plants the demand is very small.

K. W. Laake has opened up a retail
store at 3-t() Sutter street.

Donioto Bros., of Fruitvale, have an
elegant stock of Cycas revoluta on exhi-
bition at their nurser3'. They also have
many thousand seedlings, and report a
growing demand for this plant.

The California State Floral Society
held its sixth annual election of officers at
Central Hall on the 14th inst. and elected
the following officers for the ensuing term:
President, Prof. E. J. Weckser, of Berkeley:
vice-president, Mrs. L. O. Hodgkins, of
San Francisco: treasurer, John Hender-
son, Jr., of Berkelev'; secretary, Emory E.
Smith, of Palo .\lto: corresponding sec-

retary, Mrs. W. n. Smyth, of Berkeley;
accountant, Mrs. T. 1,! Walker of Ala-
meda; directors, John Hinklc, of Oak-
land, and .Mrs. J. k. Martin, of this city.
The reports showed that the past year
was the most prosperous in the history
of the organization, the society having
paid ofi all its debts and still having a
balance of ,$.'!()() in the treasury. A com-
mittee from the California club appealed
to the society in behalf of the floral car-
nival to be held in Union Square during
the great mining jubilee, and received
every assurance of the hearty co-opera-
tion of each mendier of the society. It is
the intention of thecomniittee to have an
immense tent erected in Union Square in
which the florists and wholesrdc growers
of the city and vicinity shall display their
plants and flowers to good advantage.
It is to be ho]icd that the florists and

nurserymen will do all in their power to
make the display a creditable one.

A visit to I'aul Grallert's carnation
house shows many interesting things.
Mr. Grallert tries every new variety that
is introduced, he having at the present
time several valuable new seedlings.
Flora Hill he considers the finest of the
newer sorts and next season will plant
largely of it. His houses of Scott and
Portia also are worthy of special mention.

Mr. Frank i^elicano has been making a
very fine display of orchids in his win-
dows lately; He says these beautiful
flowers are gradually becoming more
popular, and the detnand for them in-
creases yearly.

Mr. John H. Sievers, at 25 Park street,
also had a fine lot of orchids during the
holidays, all of which he says brought
good prices. .Mktkok.

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Hybrid tea, rich soft pink, buds very long, flower
extra large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
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FURNISHES

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REPORTS.

Write to the Secretary for terms and information regarding Membership, Collection Rates and Reporting and Credit Department.
Testimonials of the highest character as to efficiency and reliability.

CORNELIUS S. LODER. Secretary.

(NOTARY PUBLIC. JiTl Broacl^vay-, JVEJW YORK.

676

The American Florist.

Jan 22,

S. A. F. "Problems."

It should not be necessary, at this day,
to say a word in proof of the value of
organization and co-operation, and while
all may not agree as to the practicability
of the S. A. F. undertaking all that C. B.
W. proposes in a recent issue of the
American Florist, yet none will deny
the desirability that something be done
to enable our national society ' to
strengthen its position and enlarge its
influence. Undoubtedly C. B. W. is right
in saying that there is plenty of work to
be done, and he strikes the keynote when
he asserts that "it takes united effort
now-a-days, and we will get it united if
we go to work." No society can reach
its full measure of usefulness unless the
rank and file of its membership reaHze
their individual obligations, and not
until we stop asking, "What is the society
doing for me?" and begin to inquire,
"What can I do for the society?" will the
desired revival be a reality. Here is the
hopeful phase of C. B. W.'s contribution.
The fact that one member of the society
has waked up and turned his attention
from the engrossments of his own busi-
ness long enough to suggest some live
issues that might, through the instru-
mentality of a national organization,
confer some broadly practical benefit to
our profession, although it may l)e
remarked in passing that it is to be
regretted that C. B. W. did not think to
carry or send his ideas to Pr(3vidence last
August. Yet "it is better late than
never."

While this society of ours may fall short
of the standard some of us would set, yet
its record up to the present moment is
clean and honorable, and singularly free
from the selfish or debasing influences
which ver\' few such organizationsescape.
Among its steady supporters have been
many of the noblest men engaged in
horticultural pursuits, and its official
representatives have been selected in a
broad and liberal spirit, without preju-
dice as to social position, creed, nation-
ality, or other consideration; asking only
that they be honorable men, loyal to the
cause and faithful to the trust confided to
them by their fellow members. But how-
ever earnestly the officers may work, it
avails little if they cannot enlist the inter-
est of the members. It is easy to say that
"It is the business of such an organiza-
tion to attend to such work, as all feel
the need of 365 days in the year." That
is just what those whom the society has
made its official representatives have been
anxious to find out.

The time for the annual session of the
executive committee is approaching, and
there can be no better time for the presen-
tation of suggestions as to new channels
for the society's activities. These gentle-
men leave their homes and business in an
inclement season and travel long distances
to meet together — for what? I know
from experience how earnestly they dis-
cuss every proposition looking to the
society's increased usefulness, and how-
disappointing is the response made to their
annual appeal to the members for sugges-
tions in that direction. If the members
of the organization see the need of work
in specific lines, they should take this
opportunity to press their convictions. It
is the hungry man who is best able to
tell what he wants, and not until he has
been refused at home is he justified in
appeahng to the public.

Ex-Member Executive Committee.

Rochester, N. Y.— William McKay,
florist, and Miss E. J. Barclay were mar-
ried on January 10.

GLADIOLUS MAY

As grown in a carnation bench.=^s^=^If your
Carnations are failing you can easily brace
up the profits by putting in a few Gladioli.
Now is the time to plant for

Decoration Day

Our fine light varieties are always suitable
for FUNERAL WORK.

Cushman's Seedlings 1"t 100, .tl.ii; 1000. 110.00

MAY, liii.' liiilit forcur pi-r 100. $2.00: 300 for ,1(5.00; per 1000, Jl.5.00

Fine White Mixed, (choice) per 100, $3.00

Lemoinei, :ill i-olnrs per 100, $2.00

GUSHMflN GLADIOLUS GO.

EUCLID, O.

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The American Florist.

677

Helpful Reminders.
Some benches have been made vacant
since the passing of the holidays, and
there are many pots of lilies, both llar-
fisii and longiflorum underneath. The
lilies should be moved up to the light at
once and given plenty of space, otherwise
they will grow tail and lanky. It is well
to spread sphagnum moss on the benches
between the pots, taking care not to
move the latter. The moss helps to
retain the moisture and prevents sudden
wilting. Most of the growers have now-
cut the last of their stevia, but a few pots
should be saved for ciittings, same as
chrysanthemums, and the remainder
thrown away. Where the stevia has
Ijcen handled properly it will have been
found profitable and such growers will
increase their supply. The old-fashioned
tall growing variety is the most desirable
around, and if given half the care gener-
ally bestowed upon chrysanthemums the
results will be most gratifying. All bego-
nias should be repotted now and cleaned
up, new growth and flowers in March
.•ind April being most desirable. Where
there are a few feet of bench space to
spare, plant a few pots of smilax. These
will supply a nice spring crop and come
injustw'hen it is always scarce. Bring
in some tulips and narcissus now; they
are just as well xmder the bench where
they get hAlf light in a temperature suit-
,al)le for palms and ferns.

Look over ferns, both pots and benches;
many of them start growth this month
and the voung fronds should have an
opportunity to develop perfectly. T.-ike
out all the dead pieces, giving a slight
mulching of leaf mold. Where the pot
plants need shifting, put in a piece of sod
at the bottom, but if the stock is large, it
is always better to defer re-potting until
later in the season. Do not take off all
the fronds even though there is no use for
them; the best of the old fronds should
remain on the plant until the new fronds
are half grovi'n Sow some seeds now of
lobelia, maurandya, salvia, centaurea
and coba;a. It is quite early for cobaea,
but this plant so commonly fails that it
is best to start early wnth a few seeds and
make cuttings from the first batch of
plants if they grow well. Pyrethrum
aureum should also be started now. Pick
over azaleas, removing the new leaf
growths that may be starting around
the flower buds. This growth should not
be allowed to develop until after the
flower has attained its full size. Begin
now to think of Easter. A few- pots of
Deutzia gracilis should be moved in now.
This plant will do under the bench in a
cool house for two weeks, giving more
light and plenty of room as soon as the
leaves begin to show.

Bring in all the potted shrubs now and
arrange to place the pots on the ground
or on benches covered with soil or moss.

These plants do not take kindly to board
benches over pipes, — but perhaps it would
be well to give here the entire modus oper-
andi of handling shrubs. Every rctailflo-
rist has call for shrubs in spring. A list
of the most desirable varieties should be
made out and ordered from a nursery,
not less than twentj'-five of each, for they
come at reduced rates in that quantity.
Get plenty of Spinca Van Houtei,
Weigeli;i rosea, white lilac and Hydrangea
paniculala. These plants should be
secured early in S])ring, potted and sunk
in row-s in the open ground and they will
thus be in readiness for the trade of
spring, summer and winter, forming in
general a taking and profitable invest-
ment. The pots should be taken up in
November, before hard frosts set in and
placed on their sides, forming a pyramid-
like pile, which should be covered with
manure and litter. The plants are moved
indoors in January, taken out of the soil
and put back in the pots with fresh soil
and grown on for Easter trade. It pleases
customers to be told at Easter that the
plants they are purchasing in full bloom
are hardy and suitable for their lawns.
The first thought may be of the expense
attending the use of so many large pots,
but all these pots can be used during the
summer for chrysanthemums, and in
autunm the chrysanthemums go out in
time to make way for the shrubs.

C. B. W.

KROESCHELL BROS. CO.

Greenhouse* Boiler,

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(Copyrighted)

Boilers made of tbe best of material, shell, firebox
sheets and heads of steel, water space all around
[front, sides and back). Write for inlormatlon.

Seedlings ^^ Cions

Low Prices. Send List of Wants to

D. S. LAKE, - Shenandoali, Iowa.

Kraft's Plant Tonic

For PLANTS, PALMS and FLOWERS

...A Wonderful Preparation for the Promotion of Plant Life, Destruction of Insects and Scale..
This is one of the greatest preparations for the use of Florists and Plant Growers ever,
compounded. It gives to the foliage of plants treated the bright, fresh color of healthy,
growing vegetation. It destroys all insect life Infecting the plant and eradicates scale.

Besides improving the color of the plant, it effects a general betterment of its condition,
aiding nature in disseminating and retaining the sap and life of the plant. The Tonic
makes the foliage of the plant solt and pliable, and a beautiful bright green.

I!"c»r s^l^ nt- ^m Price per bottle, 25 cents.

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14 BARCLAY STREET,
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BUFFALO, N. Y.

A FEW COPES LEFT
SOIVEMR PROGRAMME of the

S. A. f . CONVENTION at Providence

.■Mil b.- lia.l on .-ippliration. A.IJress
A. M. RENNIE. 6 Exchange Place. Providence, R. I.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Ul AQC for Greenhouses. Conservatories, Hot-
IILAOd beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and
Mats, Paints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 466 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.
Mention Amertosn Florlgt.

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

Blank Book Makers,

Stationers ano Printers

86 and 88 Dearborn Street,
CHICAGO.

It is good business policy to men-
tion the American Florist when you
write to an advertiser.

678

The American Florist.

Jan. 22^

Cheap Cement Walks.

Answering "Regular Reader" as to the
best waj' to make a good cement walk in
a greenhouse I would state that it is not
necessary to have the material of which
it is made, more than three to five inches
thick. But it must be put down properly.
First make the bottom of excavation the
same shape as the top of finished walk,
that is a little higher at the center than
at the sides. Then make it firm by tramp-
ing or pounding. If the ground has been
filled in to bring it up to grade, be sure
that it is well settled down. There should
be a board or curb of some kind along
the sides of the walk while the work is
being done, so as to make the sides quite
straight, as any uneveness at the side
will be the first place to break, and this
will often cause a general breaking up of
the cement. This curb can be removed
\vhen the walk is finished.

The best material to put with cement is
broken stones or gravel, but any rough
hard stuff will do. We have made a
pretty good walk with coal cinders and
cement, but ashes are too soft to make
the best kind of a job. Itisnot necessary
to have the stone of equal sizes, in fact we
think it better to have them from two'
inches down to coarse sand in size, but of
course, free from clay, the finer stuff will
fill in between the larger and make a
solid mass. If using coarse gravel, I
would surely add a lot of sand to it, as
this w ould save cement, and make a
cheaper path.

The important part of making a con-
crete path or wall is to mix the materials
thoroughlj', and this can only de done
when they are drj', that is before water
is added. Using one part cement to eight
or ten of gravel or stone, select somehard
level floor convenient to 3'our work, and
put there as much gravel as 3'ou can
handle in fifteen or twenty minutes.
Level it over about six inches thick, then
scatter the cement evenly over the top
and turn three or four times, now put on
enough water to wet all parts of it, and
turn over a few times, when it is ready
for use, and may be shoveled into the
path to the required thickness. Roll it,
or firm it down immediately in some way.
this must be done before it begins to dry
or set. Finish off the top with a layer of
finer and richer mixture say one part
cement to three or four parts sharp sand.
Mix this well while dry and put on thick
enough to level up all over, usually one-
fourth to one-half inch is enough of this
finer mixture.

Most any grade of cement will do for
this purpose, but the poorer the cement,
the more must be used in proportion to
the sand or gravel. We always think it
best to use cement of a pretty good
quality. N.

New Bedford, Mass. —The annual
election of officers of the Gardeners' and
Florists' Club was held in Masonic hall,
January 10. The following officers were
elected: President, William Keith; vice-
president, Robert Mitchell; secretary,
Peter Murray; assistant secretary, Thos.
S. Dahl; treasurer, Charles H. Waite;
executivecommittee, James Russel, James
Garthley and Andrew J. Fish.

Wishing to engage in busi-
ness for himself should read
adv. of "Business" in our
want columns.

HOT WATER HEATERS
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/^UR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
^^ satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, 6, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot."
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write for price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, with extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelpliia, Pa.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES:

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Flower
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We are general agents for all varletleB of flower pots and
makea.peclalt,ot fLORISTS STANDARD POTS

Manufactured by
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fy write us before placing: your orders elsewliere

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POTS.

STANDARD
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Wf Manufactiirea full line- of Standard Flower
Pots, Hanging Vases Lawn Vases. Seed Pans
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SEND for our price list before ordering els'--
wh'Te and save 25 per cent. .Vddkf.ss

Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y.

FLOWER POTS

.\LL KINDS.

STANDARD POTS '-T"

List and SAMPLES FREE.

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■r X If XT Tor Insurance agralnst
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lOHN G. ESLER. Sec'v. F. H. A.. Saddle RIvar.N. J
BRILLIANT GREEN AND BRONZE

GALAX LEAVES,

For Decorating and all FlorlBta' DealioiB.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Unville, Mitchell Co.. N. C.

Flower Pots.

pou write to us lor Special Frices and Dis-
counts

Our pots are RED In color and Standard.

213 to 223 Pearl Street.

NORRISTOWN. PA.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANUFACTITREKS OF

Flower Pots.

Before buylUK write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near WriKhtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.
Mention American Florist.

Boilers ^oi^i^.^

For GtlEENHOUSES.

See our Catalogue

& Co., Utica, N. Y.

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The A ME RICA y Florist.

679

One Man Who Gets Satisfaction From the
Express Companies.

About. };cltinK s.itisl'actionfrom express
companies for damage or delay, I eaii
hardly agree with brother C. B. VV. I am
not so important a shipper that the ques-
tion of the value of my business is worth
the thought to the superintendents to
whom my eoniplaints may conic, but il has
been my experience that if a complaint
w;is just I got satisfaction from the ex press
eoni{3any. Most of my shipping is with
the American Kxpresseompany. If a box
of flowers is del.ayed beyond reason, or is
damaged in their hands, I have always
got what I asked for. I state the facts
in the case and name the amount of dam-
age, and as soon as possible a report is
made and the claim settled, but I would
sav be careful to alwaj's be just with the
express company. The Adams Express
company brings me the greater part of
my flowers, and I also shipsome by them,
and the same courtesy is shown bj' their
agent and oftieers.

Not long ago I sent a box by them
marked "to be delivered before 6 p. m.
to-day," stating the date. It was not
delivered until the next morning, although
it arrived about 4-;30. As it was for an
evening party, the flowers were of no use;
the express company settled.

I use a special tag, which has explicit
instructions to express agents and possi-
bly here is in part the reason for getting
such easy justice, but I fail to get any rec-
ognition of the 20% special rate to flo-
rists, unless the shipment is so marked
from the office at the starting point.

The horticultural society of a down-
east town offered a prize for a cyclamen
group, and the only entry turned out to
be a bicycle club's photo.

CYFlpS

IS MUCH MftRE 0mtMH.r THAN PINE.

^SASH' BARM
IRE EN HOUSE

HARMONY

is our hobby I Harmony of color,
not of sound. Our sample cards are
practical and will lielp you to pre-
serve and beautify your home. Send
for them. JOHN LUCAS & CO.,
Philadelphia, New York and Chicago.

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GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

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jjl due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been |j|

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we furnish, free of cost, complete detail tirawings from which any \ !:
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly.. We have i I!

__ plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will ^

;i| be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

Write for Circula
or Estimates.

LOCKLAND. OHIO.

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EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED.

ESTIMATES FREE.

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

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Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American FlorlBt.

THE
"fSEW DEPARTURE-

You can not get a GOOD [THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to
J. D. CARMODY, Evansville, Ind.

LOUISIANA
Cypress

Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Mentton Amerloan;FIorlst.

680

The American Florist.

Jan. 22^

Index to Advertisers.

Advertising rates t:i

Auen J K I'll

American Boiler Oo.. M
American Rose Co — t;'

AmllnR EC «

AuU Bros Paper and

BoxCo <a

Baker C F... n

Baasett & Washburn .t;i
Bayersdorf er H * Co (a

i F..

BobblnkLC

Boerner Fred

Boston Letter Co. .

Brant S D

Breck Jos & Son m;

Kreen T W W»i

Breltmeyer J & Son..i;71

Burley h Tyrrell 073

Burpee W Atlee & Co .(»«

Burton Jno tiSi

Budlong J A t>T6

Carlton H li B"2

Cambridge Tile Mfg

Co.

Carmodv J D

Chadwlck Chas
Cleveland Seed Co
Clucas & Boddlngton

Co.

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Cole Geo E & Co. . ,
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THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.

CONTENTS.

Ho: for Chicago tWl

Oaruations '>^-

( 'arnation notes <582

Death of Henrv Michel (portrait) . . . fi«

Illustration, well-house. Garflelil Park .... 683
Impressions made on a Westerner by .a triji

down East <5^3

,V Crozy introduction of 1897 (illus.) 084

Roses — notes ... 684

Blaclv spots on rose leaves (illus.) . . . . 685

Illustration. Evelina— prize-winning vase at

St. Louis es.'s

Helpful reminders 686

.\laska carnation (illus.) 686

Dahlias for florists (2 illus.) 68T

New York 687

lioston 6MK

Nashville, Tenn 688

Milwaukee. 688

Rochester. N. Y 688

Philadelphia 688

Chicago 6***'

St. Louis ';»«

Cincinnati 689

Grand Rapids. Mich 689

Harrisburg, Pa Ii8»

Cleveland 696

Uutfalo 691

San Francisco 691

Sixty years in business 694

New carnation Genesee 694

Lilium longiflorum for Easter ... ... 694

Philadelphia from a grower's standpoint . . . 696

The seed trade. . . 697

Free seed distribution. 697

Syracuse. N. Y 698

\\'orcester. Mass 698

Los Angeles, Cal 699

Pittsburg. . . 700

Poughkeepsie, N. Y 700

Caladiums. . 700

Indianapolis 701

.Tudges' scale of points 702

Cirafting Belle Siebrecht rose ........ 702

The American Carnation Society 703

Providence, R. 1 701

.\mong Chicago growers 705

Allentown, Pa 706

Newport, R, 1 706

The treatment of rose seeds . .■ 707

Something about potash in the soil 708

Roman cement 708

The fuchsia contest 709

Plain writing 711

Another problem for the S., A. F 711

Hoi for Chicagol

Carnationists already have the fever in
their bones, and the mind's weather eye
guaged towards the next annual meeting
at Chicago, where a royal welcome awaits
them and an equally good time all
around. When their congress is in ses-
sion, I fancy that carnation lore will reel
out no end of interesting experience, yes,
and the convcntion-al air will be spicy
with discussions — before and after— cer-
ticates are awarded.

Spiciness is a naturally inherent quality
with carnations, most people like it, and
snift it from afar.

Chicago is well located for a carnation
convocation and exhibition. Chicago has
flower-loving people and is recognized as
a horticultural center. I will not dispute
it even being the center of the tmiverse.
I both like and respect Chicago, and the
World's Fair opened people's eyes gener-
erally as to its marvelous industries and
possibilities. In several respects Chicago
is as great or greater than Greater New
York! Eastern horticulturists envy as
well as admire its earnest progressive
spirit, executive ability and superior
management. In the matter of flower
shows, I believe it is the only city on rec-
ord for '97 that came out ahead, with
money in the treasury! and this, too,
with an extensive, elaborate and expen-
sive exhibition.

It is fully expected that the carnation
exhibit will be phenomenal, excelling in
quantity, varietj' and quality over pre-
ceding years. If this display- could be
made public, and suitably staged in the
right place, it might be made a source of
reventie to the society. So far, this has
not been the policy of the society, but it
would be educational and further interest
the people in the people's flower. Com-
paratively few retail buyers know the
possibilities of the carnation, to most of
them a carnation is a carnation; red,
white or pink, and expect the same aver-
age price for any variety or quality. The
biggest ones, however, are always pre-
ferred, but no increase in price, mind you.
Customers would like exhibition blooms
at Greek's prices. If the Greeks — in habi-
tat— annoyed the Turks as they do the
poor florist, I don't wonder there was
war! The flower loving public needs to be
educated as to grading carnations, same
as roses.

This is being practiced in some sections,
but not all. Rarely a customer fails to
appreciate the ratio of variety and qual-
ity, as to roses, but grade the price of
carnations proportionate to quality,
and the issue is more problematical. Car-
nations all look alike — to some people.
In my experience but one name is univer-

sally known, namelj-, "Daj-break" — some
get it "Sunrise" — that is not so far out of
the way. After Daybreak, Scott is intel-
ligently asked for, the names of other
varieties are unknown quantities with
the mass of buj'ers. "I want a couple of
dozen red pinks, and be sure and put in
some asparagus."

"Would you like Portia, Jubilee, Bon
Ton, Morello or Red Jacket?"

"Oh, bother with the names! I want
some nice ones. What are carnations per
dozen?"

"Twenty-five to fifty cents."

"Twenty-five cents is all thej'ask down
the street. Don't forget the asparagus.
Here's your half-dollar."

O, tempora! O, mores!

Grow good carnations, grade them
and likewise grade your customers. The
carnation belt is so flexible that it takes
in the whole country. The best way to
grow a good carnation is to know the
variety, and j^ou can better supply the
requisite conditions. It is rather fancy
business growing fancj- carnations for
ordinarj' trade.

Considered from a pecuniary stand-
point, 'tis but "casting pearls before
swine," and the fancies "go to sleep," in
fact are sleepier as a rule, than the com-
mon herd. A smaller wide-awake carna-
tion sells better at Easter than a big
sleepy head. A full}' done carnation may
be a peach over-ripe. But if a carnation
flower was as durable as a chrysanthe-
mum bloom, I would .go out of business,
and trust my luck to Klondj'ke.

There is some sentiment to a withered
rose, my lady wore it in her hair, and I
will cherish the precious mummy, for a
bookmark, and sigh at the mere sight of
it! But I will draw the curtain on the
passing of carnations and chrysanthe-
mums, no one cares to see this act.

There is no occasion to brace up the
popularit)' of the people's own flower, as
it belongs to the people, it is common
property. So let the public see what is
being done by carnationists and the car-
nation society.

Send in exhibits from any available
source and provide that these visitors
shall be properly taken care of. Full
man}- an excellent varietj' is not generally
known. Laura Vick is a scarlet Tidal
Wave. Those who grow Tidal Wave
satisfactory would find this sport a pay-
ing sort. The color is bright. Another
sport from Rochester is a clear white
Daybreak, grown by J. O. Pridmore.
Several so-called white sports of Daybreak
are greenish or dull, this one is really
white. Mr. Marquisee of Syracuse has a
rose pink seedling Columbia, that is very
promising indeed, and several others for

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that matter. He has one entire house
devoted to seedlings to hear more of later.
Mr. Baker, of Utica, has two fine ones in
Red Jacket and Oneida, "Argyle," of
Stollery Bros., is already well known
around Chicago. Genesee is a prominent
white in Buffalo and vicinity.

Never before was the country so full,
even to overflowing, of good things. Let
them be represented at Chicago. Send
good specimen blooms — not too mature —
carefully time your shipping, and enclose
a show card with the name of the variety
and grower. If you decide to enter for a
certificate, be on hand yourself to look
after preliminaries, and above all things
see that your candidate is bristling all
over with "points" at least eighty-five
straight. Grove P. Rawson.

DETERIORATION OF VARIETIES.

I will confine this article to the origina-
tion and dissemination of new varieties
and the part it may have in their deteriora-
tion.

The hvbridizer who recommends the
use of some certain variety as a parent
plant because it will produce 807r or 907o
double flowered seedlings, and who seem-
ingly has no higher aspiration than
simply to obtain a large percentage of
double flowers regardless of ail the other
and most vital points that should be
taken into consideration by his class
would, as a rule, confer a favor on the
trade by either retiring from active ser-
vice or amending his ways, for certainly
there is no one thing in the carnation
business that requires more study,
thought and care than the origination of
new varieties. The most important of all
objects to be kept in view is the develop-
ment of varieties with stronger constitu-
tions that will iDetter stand the poor
cultivation (or rather the bad homes
they will have to live in) and abuse they
are sure to receive from many growers
after they are disseminated.

I do not mean by strength only varie-
ties having verj' large grass, for often a
large fat growing seedling does not
possess much vitality, and is quite liable
to be a subject of disease. It is no sign of
health and strength because a person may
be corpulent, but quite often the reverse.

It is impossible to decide from the seed-
ling plant as to its future habit. Very
often it will improve the second and third
j'ear and almost entirely change in its
habit of growth and bloom, Ijut more
often it will grow poorer. A seedling
that shows any signs of a diseased or
weak constitution during the first three
years should be discarded as soon as the
trouble is discovered, and under no cir-
cumstance should it be used to breed
from. Consumption is hereditary and so
is a weakly debilitated constitution in
carnations. It is a mistaken idea to think
they will "grow out of it." I have never
known of a single case where they did not
grow worse rather than better. We
should not loose sight of the fact that
our idea of a perfect flower is exactly
opposite in most cases to that of nature.
Nature's perfect flower or plant is one
that has strength to freely reproduce
itself, while our ideal perfect flower must
be of a certain standard of size and form,
and as we approach this standard we do so
at the sacrifice of the strength and vitality
of the plant. It therefore stands us in

hand to be careful in breeding to main-
tain and develop so far as possible
strength and vigor of plant.

The practical hybridizer will keep record
of every cross that he makes and take
notes of the result as to strength and
vitality of plant, blooming habit, size and
form of bloom, and color of the seedlings
obtained. These notes should be kept in
a book for reference to guide him in future
work. A thing that is worth doing at all
is worth doing well.

As to the culture of new varieties before
being disseminated I do not recommend
the very heavy feeding given by some
growers, for a variety should show itself
profitable under good ordinary culture
before it is sent out, and in case it is only
profitable Under the best of culture, it
should be. so stated when sent out, for it
is impossible lor many growers to do this
owing to- circumstances which thej' can
not control.

These notes are not directed to any
individual originator. I welcome each
and every good varietj-, no matter who
the originator maj' be, nor do I wish to
discourage any one in his efforts, but
believing as I do that carnations are but
in their infancy and that we have every
reason to expect to have as many desira-
ble colors and shades for cut flower pur-
poses in carnations as we now have in
roses, and that the demand will increase
for them from year to j-ear. Let us, as
originators, in no way lend a hand to
check them in their onward march.
Remember one thing, that there is no law
compelling you to send out a set of seven
or any other number each year and that
simple variation in color of a seedling
(even though it is a valuable color) alone
is not suflicient justification for its dis-
semination. It is a successful grower
that gets a money maker once in two
years. They don't come by the score or
by chance. Be as careful as possible you
will sometimes even then make mistakes,
but for the bestinterestsof all they should
be as few and farbetvv'een as possible.

In conclusion allow me to say to the
hybridizers that with us rests, to a great
extent, the future of carnations, and if
heretofore you have been careless and
thoughtless in your work, to commence
anew and set up some mark to work for,
keeping in mind always the important
point, strength andvitaUty of plant. You
will meet with many failures, but remem-
ber it took five generations to produce
Daybreak. I wish you all the greatest
success in your work.

In my next article I \\\\\ write of some
of the "innumerable species" of propaga-
tion— the species that haveyellow streaks
in them. A. T. Simmons.

Carnation Notes.

Three weeks from this time the carna-
tion will reign supreme, and the American
carnationists will assemble in Chicago to
introduce their new candidates for popu-
lar favor and also to show the progress
made with the divine flower during the
past year. It is now time for all intend-
ing exhibitors to think about completing
their plans, and one of the most impor-
tant things to be considered in this con-
nection is the scale of points adopted by
the American Carnation Society, under
which all blooms will or should bejudged.
Take, for example, the scale for the large
vases and all vases of standard varieties.
The principal feature is color, with a pos-
sible twenty-five points, and it is there-
fore necessary that every flower be of a
clear and decided color. Washy or "blue
with age" blooms will not score verv

high under this head, and many a pre-
mium is lost to otherwise good flowers
through just such defects.

The next thing on the programme is
stem with twenty points, and these with
the color points come within five of half
the possible total of one hundred. Then
we have size, form and fragrance with
fifteen points each, followed by ten for
substance. Now with regard to form, all
the flowers should be as even as it is pos-
sible to have them, rejecting those with
bursted calyxes and also those that show
any tendency- to revert to the original
single form, for if entered in the open
classes they are certain to run up against
some of the pets of the seedling growers,
which by all accoimt are the best' that
have ever been seen. The points in the
seedling classes are more evenly divided,
bringing in fifteen points for calyx and
ten points for plants. In the selection of
plants choose those with open flowers,
but showing also buds and shoots in
various stages of development, as habit
and growth count high here.

Let all flowers develop fully before cut-
ting, which should be done early in the
day, before the sun gets at them. Several
varieties, especialh' those with petals of
a waxy texture, will have an old and
bruised appearance about the edges if
cut when the sun is shining full upon
them. Such blooms appear to lack sub-
stance, and their appearance is bound to
condemn them. All blooms should be
stood in water at least twentyfourhours
before shipping, and arranged in the jars
so as to give each individual flower plenty
of room to expand perfectly. The place
in which they are stood should be dry
with dull light and a temperature of 50°.
This not only stiftens the stems, but also
improves the flowers very much.

C. W. Johnson.

HE LATE HENRY MICHEL.

Death of Henry Michel.

Died at Marion, Ind., January 20, Henry
Michel. He was one of the pioneer
florists of St. Louis, Mo., and was one of
the best known men in the trade. He
was born near St. Louis, 18-tl, and was
engaged in the floral and seed trade there
until 1889, when he was attracted to
natural gas fields and towns of Indiana.
He located at Marion, where his labors

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WELL-HOUSE, GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO, JANUARY, 1898.

were crowned with great success, having
in a few short years established a splen-
did business and a magnificent home.
Deceased leaves a wife and one son.

Impressions Made on a Westerner by an

Eight-Days' Trip Among the Big

Ones Down East.

\Paper readbc/oie the Chicago Floiisls' Club.
January 2J, l$<-^S, by Geoige StoHfry.]

Arriving at Philadelphia a few hours
before the Carnation Exhibition held
there, I had time to examine their fine
place of meeting. How thankful the flo-
rists of Philadelphia ought to be that
they have such a place. The exhibition
was only fairly attended, considering the
good showing of carnations. As all the
varieties have been mentioned in the trade
papers, I need not describe them here.

My first call was at Will Craig's place,
and I spent a very interesting hour
among his carnations (of which most of
the plants grown consist). I found all
the novelties of last year, giving me a
chance to see them growing side by side.
Flora Hill was doing well, also Jubilee
andPingree. Harrison's White here, as at
ever}- place I saw it growing, was making
a poor showing. Lily Dean was exception-
ally good, making one of the finest benches
of carnations I have seen; no other varie-
gated can compete with it in beauty and
chasteness.

On my waj' back to the city I called on
,,Robt. Craig and found him just recover-
ing from a severe illness. At this place
the- entire plant is devoted to pot stuff,
palms, crotons, azaleas, Harrisii, hybrid

roses, etc. Areca lutescens he has in
unlimited quantity, in all sizes. Azaleas
too are exceptionally well gro\vn, being
one mass of buds. There was a large
quantity of Crimson Rambler in 6 and 7-
inch pots four feet high, trained on sticks,
that will make a fine showing at Easter.
Hugh Graham's place came next, the
home of Victor, and it certainly is at
home. He had one house full at the time
I was there. It was one of the finest
sights I have ever seen in carnations; flow-
ers in quantity, large and well formed,
with good stems. If it could be done out
this way like that, no one should be with-
out it. It is somewhat stronger than its
parent. Palms were here also in large
quantity.

Mr. J. N. May was next on the list.
Roses are mainly grown here, and grown
extremely well. Beauty was in the best
of health and in fact everything was
doing remarkably well. One bench of
Clara Watson rose looked well. This rose
has a most beautiful color and should
find a ready sale.

In carnations, a house of Lily Dean was
good, one could say extra, if it had not
been outclassed by a variety planted in
the next house of the same general out-
line, only flowers a great deal larger. I
believe this is unnamed at present. Mr.
Alay says it is bringing $10 per 100 in the
New York market. He has some other
seedlings on trial that will undoubtedly
be heard from later. One thing that
impressed me at this place was the gen-
eral cleanliness and neatness of the whole
plant. What a pleasure it is to walk

through such a place. Leaving Mr.
Clay's, I went to Mr. E. . Asmus', Ho-
boken, N. J. Stock in general was remark-
ably fine, especially carnations, which
were the finest I saw on my whole trip.
The varieties were limited. The most
striking were Victor, Daybreak, Mrs.
Bradt, Flora Hill and a new red seedling,
Mars, I believe it is called. Can't Mr.
Asmus give us a few pointers on how it
is done ?

Next morning I made my way to the
New York Cut Flower Co. to see the
stock come in. A large amount of it came
in, packed for the difterent retail stores.
In fact most of it did. This saves a great
deal of handling and bruising. One thing
I noticed especially was that the sales-
man picked out the stock himself, instead
of letting every Tom, Dick and Harry do
it for him. This is a point some of our
wholesalers might take a lesson from.

Dailledouze Bros.' place is the home of
all carnations. As the man said, there
was no bad beer, only some better than
others, so one might say of carnations at
this place. Planted a good distance apart
and tied up neatly, they are a sight worth
going a long way to see. The place has
prosperity printed on it plainly in everv'
direction. Mr. C. Allen was next. Scott
was there doing the best that I saw any-
where. A house of Asparagus Sprengerii
was giving a large crop, planted out in a
solid bed; strings three to four feet long,
and plenty of them. Allen's Defiance
mignonette does not seem to be able to
defy disease, as it was pretty badly
used up.

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Jan. 2^,

C. W. Ward's Cottage Gardens: Here I
found a large assortment of plants, both
in benches and in pots, all showing with-
out exception extra good cultivation.
Palms were stocky and grown cool; they
were in the best of health. Cannas and
geraniums were extra good. Of thelatter
he has a very fine assortment. In carna-
tions he has \e.vy little liesides his own
and Dorner's novelties and seedlings on
trial. All varieties werecleanandhealthy,
and were carrying a largecrop of flowers.
On mj- return trip I had a stop-over of an
hour or so and called on Wm. Scott, at
Buffalo. I saw here Genesee, the new
white carnation that is being introduced
by D. B. Long. It looks as though it
should prove a good bread and butter
carnation. Mj- next stop was at Toronto,
at Mr. John Dunlop's. I found roses doing
grandly; Brides and Maids, Perles, Hoste
and Sunset were extra good; Beauty was
only fair. It looks as though he has a
good thing in his new rose. Lady Dorothea
I believe is the name; a sport from Sunset,
it is decidedly better color than its parent.
His carnations were below the average,
but he has some seedlings that should Ise
heard from later.

An hour's ride brought me to Mr. Dale's,
Brampton, and here I saw the best roses
I had ever seen. Brides and Maids, Perles
and Hoste were immense, flowers as large
as Beauties, and large quantities of them.
The plants were very large and foliage
hke leather, making the finest example of
health that one could wish.

With this place I finished my rambles,
having met with the greatest hospitality
and attention from everybodj' visited
that it has been nu' good fortune to meet.

A Crozy Introduction of 1897.

The flowers of Secretaire Chabanne
stand out from the spikes separateh- in
such a manner as to attract attention.
Its color is a beautiful orange with deeper
shadings; flowers large and round, foliage
green; extra strong grower and free
flowering, and stands three and one-half
to four feet high.

Notes.

It is now quite time to look over the
ground for next season and decide what
we shall grow and which discard, also
how much space shall be devoted to each
variety. It won't do to simply put in a
batch or two of cuttings of each, aiming
only to have enough and to spare, or
when we come to plant next summer we
may find ourselves short on certain kinds
and "long" on others; Meteor, perhaps,
to spare with no chance of selling. Beau-
tics short and must pay a long price or
fill up the house with some other variety.
If we would just now take whatever time
the task might require and perfect our
arrangements for next summer's planting,
we could in most instances avoid having
any large surplus left on our hands at the
end of the season, representing so nmch
space and labor lost; neither should there
be any occasion for disappointment over
stock'that didn't "pan out" as the seller
assured us it would.

Last summer I had so many complaints
reach me (through my connection with
the Florist) because of inferior rose

CANNA- SECRETAIRE CHABANNE.

plants purchased in various parts of the
country, and had so many inquiries for
really first-class stock which could be
depended upon that I took the occasion
to say in m3' notes at the time how appar-
ent it was that while poor third-rate
plants were alwa3'S to be had cheap (?)
there was no money in them for either
grower or purchaser, but the man who
would furnish a good article at a fair
price (a good price) would have little dif-
ficulty in finding a market for all of his
product. It is worse than galling, though,
after paying a good price and expecting
to receive good plants, to find we are no
better off than our neighbor who bought
cheap. One difficulty in the way of .secur-
ing choice rose stock is the fact that nearly
all of the most successful growers posi-
tively refuse to take from their plants
more wood than is needed to replenish
their own houses; but I am straying away
from my subject. The point I wish to
make is, that the waj' to have good
stock is to raise it rather than have to
purchase, and to raise only such kinds,
and as many of each as you are certain to
use, or have a reasonable chance to sell.
It is fortunate for the rose grower (cut
flowers) that he hasn't so many varieties
on his list as the chrysanthemum man,
and so is not in as bad a predicament as
that gentleman when it comes to a revis-
ion of the list, still it is often very difficult
to decide whether to continue to grow a
certain varietj- or otherwise. In deter-
mining what varieties, and how many of

each togrow^ I think every man is his own
best judge, the local demand for a certain
rose, and our abilitj- to grow it should be
the sole factors in helping us to decide.
I think we make a mistake in giving val-
uable space year after year to kinds that
never do well with us; no matter what
the demand ma3' be if we can't grow a
rose successfully I think it is much better
to leave it alone and plant something
that we can grow.

The tendencj' at the present time, espe-
cially near large cities, is to make a spe-
cialty of one or two kinds — such as the
soil or localitj' favors, and b3' giving
undivided attention to these a superior
article is produced and the house soon
becomes noted for its Al Beauties, Mete-
ors or Maids, as the case may be, which
would not happen if many kinds were
handled and only a few flowers of each
found their wa3' to the market. A safe
rule in all cases it seems to me is to plant
heavih- of those kinds that grow the fin-
est and bloom the best, whether it be
Beauty, Meteor, Bridesmaid or some
other Tariet3^ (provided always that the
variety is a good seller) it is seldom
advisable to hang on to a rose, however
much we ma3' admire it, after it has
ceased to be popular.

So much has been said in these colunms
about the selection of wood for cuttings,
and the importance of this matter is so
generallv understood that it is perhaps
unnecessary for me to enlarge vipon this
feature now; I wish to mention one

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thing, however, that \vc should never
lose sight of when taking, making, .-ind
potting off cuttings, namely, that tlie
cutting we are handling is the very same
plant in miniature that is to bloom in
our greenhouses next season; what we
sow now we shall reap later, if the foun-
dation we are laying is weak and feeble
it is idle and foolish to expect to build a
strong and perfect plant. We do not get
a new plant each year but simply a con-
tinuation of the old, and the mature
blooming plant is the cutting rooted and
developed, nothing more. How import-
ant then to have a cutting that is sound
in every fiber, not a little puny thing, or
a golden leafed species; not some hard
scrubby stuff that has been securely hid-
den away from the sunshine for manj-
weeks, but the richest colored, freshest
looking and best developed shoot the
plant has formed is the one that should
be lopped off and find its way into the
cutting bench. The question of blind or
Howering wood is not so important as
health, vigor, maturity and lustre of
foliage.

Some growers believe in putting in one
large Ijatch of cuttings, enough for their
needs, and so get through with it at once;
it ma}' be more trouble and expense to
protract the propagating season, but by
doing so we have the advantage of a
larger choice of wood that should amply
compensate for extra trouble.

ROBT. Sl.MPSON.

Black Spot of Rose Leaves.

One letter in the morning mail will ask
for information about the black spot, and
contain a long account of the ruin it has
brought. In the afternoon the complain-
ant IS visited and the writer stands
face to face with the facts. Before
returning home a run is made tbrough
the houses of another grower of roses,
and when he is asked about the black
spot the reply comes that he does not
care a fig for it. What there is of it in the
houses it is claimed is a real benefit.

It goes without further saying that all
rose growers are not agreed upon the
destructiveness of the black spot. The
leading varieties varj-and when a grower
has his houses filled with the American
Beauties the black spot may be quite
different than when the rosarian is grow-
ing chiefly the Bride or the Bridesmaid.

In short, some sorts are much more
susceptible to the black spot than others,
the reason for which is not yet well under-
stood. The tendency of plants to do this
or that is as obscure a function in flori-

EVELINA-PRIZE-WINNING VASE AT ST. LOUIS.

BOSE LEAF SHOWING BLACK SPOT-

culture as anything one can mention.
Were it not for this strong individuality
of varieties much of the interest in grow-
ing roses would soon disappear. Every
grower comes to know these indescrib-
able qualities, though it may baffle him to
put his knowledge of them into cold print.
Take the countrj' through there is not
a more conspicuous rose trouble than the
black spot. Growers differ greatly as to
the nature of the trouble, but this comes
from a confusion of the terms cause and
condition.

The direct cause of the black spot is a
fungus as distinct in its characteristics and
methods of producing offspring as the
rose upon which it grows. The common
name it has received is very descriptive
for the fungus produces in the foliage
dark almost black patches unlike those
caused by any other fungus of rose leaves.
This fungus Actinonema Roste, Lib. has
been known as a recorded species for over
seventv years, having been described bv
Libert'in 1S26.

I'niike the rose mildew the j-ounger
leaves do not show the black spot and
generally only the full-sized ones show the
characteristic patches of the black spot
caused by the actinonema. Next to the
darkness of the oval and often confluent
patches the most marked effect of the
fungus is the yellow color of the areas of

the leaves not covered bv- the spots; in
fact the two abnormal colors intensify
each other and make the foliage sickly
indeed. About the time a leaf gets yellow
and black it falls awav' and when the dis-
ease is unusually prevalent the older
leaves all fall and are to be found upon
the ground, under the nearly naked canes.
The effect of the actinonema is not con-
fined to the spot, and the loss of green
throughout the leaf and its separation
from the stem onh^ show plainer than
words can describe the injurj- the fungus
may do.

We are now ready for a description of
the work of the fungus, that is, of the
ravaged leaf. At first there is a slight
browning of the foliage in small patches
as shown in several places upon the termi-
nal leaflet of the leaf in the engraving
made from a drawing from actual speci-
mens. At this time the leaf is still green,
but as time passes the spots deepen in
color the fungus growing denser and
sending its fine threads throughout the
leaf, and the green is being replaced by
j-ellow. A few weeks later and the final
stage of destruction is reached; the work-
ing green is all replaced by the inactive
v-ellow contents throughout the leaf and
the spots become black with an ashen
central area when theleaf isentirely dead.
The large leaflet upon the right hand

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shows the black spot in an advanced
stage and when the spores are formed in
abundance. B3' the time this stage is
reached the leaf has nsuallj' fallen from its
attachment and the fungus goes on grow-
ing and maturing a large crop of spores
borne upon the surface and by means of
which the fungus perpetuates itself by
spreading to the healthy foliage of roses.

It is not the purpose to Ijurden the
reader with a technical description of the
fungus itself, which would need drawings
of microscopic views. Let it suffice to say
that it spreads by spores and these must
lie prevented from forming or kept from
getting to healthy leaves if the disease is
to be held in check.

Remedies. When greenhouses and open
grounds are badly infested with the black
spot it is eradicated with difficulty largely-
because the spores are ^videly distributed
and in great numbers so that they are
ready to produce the disease when an
oportunity offers. It is not easy to enter-
tain the thought that these germs are
multiplied almost to infinit}- upon a com-
paratively few badlj' infested leaves and
being small are unseen but ever present
sources of new outbreaks. The first thing
to do is to destroy all foliage that is
affected by picking and burning. This
means with hardy roses as well as those
indoors. Leaves should not be left upon
the soil to propagate the trouble, as they
will do in a short time.

In the next place the healthy foliage
needs to be sprayed once in ten daj-swith
a fungicide. There is ver}- little use of
doing this unless it is with thoroughness
and followed up closely. New foliage
soon makes its appearance and unless the
sprayings arc frequent the germs get
established and then spraj-ing will not
reach the case. It needs to be remembered
that spraying is a preventive and not a
cure. A leaf with the black spot estab-
lished in it is past cure by spraying,
but the spraying of it may kill many of
the spores it is producing and in that way
be effective.

Various sprays are used and none of
them are just what rosarians desire, for
all coat the foliage somewhat and thus
injure the output for market. Thus
Bordeaux mixture while effective has the
objection of whitening the leaves with
lime. Cupram is a good mixture and is
used by some. A potash compound in
which the lime of the ordinary Bordeaux
is replaced by caustic potash is also being
used. Byron D. Halsted.

Helpful Reminders.

From now tintil ALirch 1 is the best
time to propagate. After the sun's heat
becomes strong, the temperature and
moisture are more difficult to regulate for
anything so delicate as cuttings, so it
behooves you to accomplish as much as
possible in this line of work at once, also
bear in mind that cuttings taken from
pot plants strike root the most readily
and be sure your knife is quite sharp. If
you have not the proper stock plants of
verbenas or petunias, they can be grown
from seed if sown by February 1, pro-
vided you secure good seed; the undesira-
ble shades of blue and magenta predom-
inate in the common seed, but it can be
had in separate colors and saved by
dealers that can be relied on. Do not
calculate on taking cuttings, but sow
plenty of seeds while you are at it; let
them develop blooms early and throw
out the ugly ones. After you have sown
seed carefully, cover thinly with pulver-
ized sphagnum moss; this prevents sudden

drying of the soil while germinating.
I'lace the flats under a bench where there
will be no drip; there isno use forthemon
the bench until they begin to form leaves.
Now is the time to doctor your dam-
aged palms. Most every retail florist
owning a greenhouse has spoiled more or
less palms, just enough to render them
worthless for immediate use, but too val-
uable to throw out. A palm is one of the
most sensitive plants about having its
roots interfered with, and if it is desirable
to do so at all no time should be lost. A
palm which has lost most of its foliage,
either entire or so damaged that it is of
no value, has suffered at the root in nearly
every case. The plant will not be of
value until two, three or four new leaves
are developed; they start growth now,
and form new roots. The pots are full of
roots and in order to develop good leaves
more nutriment must be provided; in
some cases sheep manure or other fertil-

valuable plant for decorating and in some
cases for vases or veranda boxes.

Asparagus seed should be sown now.
You cannot afford to be without Spren-
gerii or tentiissimus. The plumosus is
also excellent, but the most useful is ten-
nissimus in open ground, same as smilax,
and the Sprengerii in pots, either hang-
ing or set up on cedar posts cut in blocks
12 inches long. The plumosus requires
at least 12 feet to grow in. You can
always get a few strings when necessary;
but a bed of tenuissimus is always ready,
and of a size you can use for almost any
purpose. Pieces from 1 to 3 feet long are
much prettier than any other variety.

Now is the time you are entertained
evenings 103- reading the glowing descrip-
tions of the wonderful novelties for the
season, the numerous chances of a life-
time offered you. If anj- of them are not
too extravagant and interest you, ask
the S. A. F. to appoint a committee to

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izer may be applied, but in the majority
of cases fresh soil and more room is desir-
able. To shift them to a larger pot would
be increasing size of pot as pabn de-
creased. It is best to wash out what
soil there is carefully and cut out any
roots you are sure are lifeless. Put back
into the same pot with fresh sweet soil.
Place all of these together, selecting a
suitable place for j-our hospital, and keep
them there until they are in first-class con-
dition; go over them once a week, and cut
off' a damaged leaf wherever you find it
crowding a new one for space and light.
The leaf will be looking quite respectable
in six months. To cut oft' all the dam-
aged leaves at once would be an injury.
Any Grevilleas, or bamboos, you may
have should be shaken out now and put
back into same pots. Set them wide
enough apart to break out on sides if they
are large plants. You can set other
plants between which are shorter and do
not mind some shade. For smaller plants
of Grevilleas sow seed now, it is a most

report on them within a year, and wait
for the report, before spending any
amount of monev. Good things keep.
C. B. \V.

Alaska Carnation.

The illustration is of a house at the
establishment of the South Side Floral
Co., at Newcastle, Ind., taken Christmas
week. The white carnations are the vari-
ety Alaska with which the company has
been very successful and which they find
the most profitable of all the varieties
they grow.

They use a heavy rose soil and planted
the house with field plants the first week
in August. They grow it cold with plentj-
of air. Night temperature is oO"-,")-!"
and an endeavor is made to keep the day
temperature as near 60° as possible. The
plants have been kept on the dry side and
no feed used till January 1. Cutting was
begun October land the plants have been
n constant and profuse flower ever since

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Dahlias for Florists.

That the dahlia is the c<iniing popular
flower is evident by llic events of the past
few years. Flower lovers want some-
thing new continually and the cactus,
decorative and improved types of sinjjle
dahlias are not only new but surpassingly
lovely. It is not, however, my intention
to reiterate or dwell u|)on what all flo-
rists have learned from the recent course
of events, but to give such information as
will he of service to them.

The dahlia as a cut flower has its place,
but of the hundreds, yes thousands of
varieties, very few are profitable as com-
mercial cut flowers. In dahlias, as in
many other industries, there has l)eentoo
much generalizing, and not enough ex-
plicit information. This I have learned
from the hundreds of letters received dur-
ing the past year, asking specific ques-
tions in addition to general information.
Most prominent among these specific
questions is the re(iuest for the best five,
eight, ten or twelve, as the case may be,
varieties of dahlias for "commercial cut
flowers," "cutting," "design work," etc.

The decorative cactus class is undoubt-
edly the most valuable for artistic and
finished eftects. Pure clear colors and
shades are also necessary, and no matter
how beautiful an individual flower may
be, its value to the florist as a cut flower
is questionable if it does not present a
bright refreshing eft'ect in bouquets or
decorations. Beside clear colors the flow-
ers must have pleasing forms, long stems,
if graceful and arching so much the bet-
ter, and above all must be free bloomers.
It is impossible to say which is the par-
ticular best flower for color, preference,
etc., prevents. I will state, however, that
after thirteen years' experience, during
which time we have grown nearly fifteen
hundred named varieties of dahlias, we
still find room for great improvement in
some colors and classes. For instance in
the decorative class we lack a pink of the
pure clear shade found in the show dahlia,
A. D. Livoni. In other cases lack of
either form, length of stem, profusion of
bloom or other causes, which do not
detract from a variety's value in a collec-
tion, make them either undesirable or
unprofitable as a commercial cut flower.
I mention these facts in detail in justice
to many beautiful varieties passed over
in presenting the commercial side.

DECORATIVE CACTUS DAHLIA— HENRY PATRICK.

Out of the large number of varieties I
can safely name the following as the six
best decorative cactus dahlias for cut
flower purposes: Cliff'ord W. Bruton, pure
yellow; Countess of Pembroke, delicate
lavender; Henry Patrick, pure white;

Mrs. K. C. Monroe, creamy sulphur;
Nymphaa, light shell pink; \Vm. Agnew,
intense dazzling red.

In the other classes the six best for cut-
ting are as follows:

DECORATIVE CACTUS

-CLIFFORD \

Srx BEST SHOW DAHLIAS.

John Walker, pure white; A. D. Livoni,
pure pink; Pluton, pure yellow; Mrs. Dex-
ter, rich salmon; Willie Garrett, bright
red; Ruby Queen, ruby red richly shaded.

SIX BEST FANCY DAHLIAS.

American Flag, red and white striped;
Frank Smith, maroon tipped white; Lot-
tie Eckford, white spotted and striped
purple; Miss Browning, yellow tipped
white; Penelope, white flaked lavender;
I'ncertainty, variegated white to maroon.

SIX BEST POMPON DAHLIAS.

Catherine, pure yellow; Eleganta, pure
pink; Fairy Queen, sulphur yellow, edged
peach; Le Petit Jean, fine shade of red;
Prince Charming, white tipped purple;
Snowclad, pure white.

Beside their value as cut flowers there
are other reasons why the thrifty florist
grows dahlias. A collection of the best
varieties has proved a most profitable
investment to many small florists who
first grew them as an ornament to their
groimd. For instance, with room for
100 plants, ten, twent}', even fifty or 100
varieties can be grown. It is not unusual
to be able to cut from five to ten flowers
from a plant at a single cutting. Hence
the grower can dispose of a large number
of cut flowers, beautify his grounds and
dispose of all his surplus roots to his
customers by taking orders at good prices
while they are in bloom. In fact a florist
in Massachusetts has to purchase one to
two hundred roots each year in addition
to his own stock to supph- his local trade.
L.K. Peacock.

New York.

IIRIGHTER BUSINESS OITLOOK. — RECEIPTS
OF FLOWERS GREATLY REDUCED. — C.\T-
TLEYAS AND VIOLETS OVERSTOCKED. —
NOVELTY' IN RETAIL DESIGN WORK
SCARCE. — FLATBUSH TROUBLE. — A GLASS
WAGON. — LOCAL NOTES.

The past week has seen increased activ-
ity in the cut flower trade, and the aspect
is much brighter than at any time since
Christmas. Thebetterconditions arenot
entirely the result of increased demand
but may be attributed in part to the
decreased production, the eftect of the
previous warm dark weather which left
the roses and carnations generally in an

enervated condition. There is' conse-
cpiently a healthy demand for the quan-
tity coming in and where the quality is
all right prices follow suit. Cattleyasare
too plentiful just now to make former
prices possible and the buyers having
become discriminating where but recently
they were clamorous, it has become nec-
essary to grade these flowers as is done
in other lines, and so prices vary from
$1.") up to $35 per hundred with the out-
look rather poor for the lower grades.
\ iolcts are also having considerable
trouble on account of over-stock and
conditions on these have not shown much
impi-ovement over those reported last
week. This is the case, too, with lily of •
the valley and Roman hyacinths. Tulips
;ue coming now in very good qualitj-,
with sleek well-filled flowers and stems
snfliciently long, and as they are not yet
loo ]ilentv the good ones are doing fairlv
well.

The retail establishments find an im-
proved local and transient trade, and old
customers are beginning to put in their
appearance once more after the seclusion
into which they seemed to withdraw
after the holidays, but there are few dinner
parties or social aft'airs of an3- magnitude
as to the floral decorations. Nothing
realh' novel has been evolved yet this
season in that line, and, in fact, efforts in
this direction are not always assured of
appreciation even when they are the pro-
ducts of the customers' own ingenuity,
and there is a disposition to fall back on
the old-established but always safe, plain
mound of flowers for a center piece. One
florist tells of the discomfiture that fol-
lowed his carrying out the plans of a
would-be artistic customer as to table
decoration. It was an oval table and a
long narrow bank of green was con-
structed and a tank of water with gold
fish was inserted in the center, but the
resemblance of the whole aftair to a
casket, the tank answering to the open-
ing in the lid, was such that the hilarity
of the occasion received a rude shock.

Flatbush is in deep mourning, for
George Huidmuller the frolicksome little
spare-maker of the bowling club is about
to move to Weehawken, X. J., where he
has taken a position with Fritz Dressel.
D. Y. Mellis recently entered a car carry-
ing his favorite ball in a cover marked
with his initials D. Y. M. which an impul-
sive passenger interpreted to mean dyna-
mite and in two seconds Mr. Mellis was
left the sole occupant of the car.

The annual dinner of the New York
Florists' Club will take place at Muschen-
heim's Arena on Saturday evening, Feb-
ruary 26th., instead of February I'Jth,
as previously announced. Change of
date was made because it appears that
some members who would like to attend
the dinner will be in attendance at the
Chicago carnation meeting at the time
originally set.

The most sensational florists' vehicle
yet seen here has recently been put on the
road by a new Columbus avenue firm.
Roof, sides and ends are entirely of glass
with the exception of a light frame work.
It attracts considerable attention as it
goes along and is all right unless it should
encounter a bad boy with a stone.

H. H Francis is sending mignonette of
unusual beauty to John Young. Special
fancy lily of the valley from Carl Jurgens
sells for double price.

The Old Guard ball took place on Tues-
day evening and was the cause of quite a
demand for flowers.

Recent visitors: Bart. Cartledge and
Robert Kift, Philadelphia.

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Boston.

BUSINESS INTERMITTENT. — BULBOUS FLOW-
ERS SELLING VERY SLOWLY. — CARNATION
EXHIBITION. — ORCHIDS AT HORTICUL-
TURAL HALL. — VISITORS.

Trade rather slow, with occasional
spurts that develop brief periods of hope-
fulness alternating with longer periods of
the other extreme, White flowers have
just enjoyed a little Vjooni — that is, white
roses and carnations mainly for bulbous
flowers, white or otherwise are very slow
property at present. Violets, as before
noted, move sluggishly and at prices low
for the season. Mr Butterworth, Mr.
Ewell and others of lesser fame who make
bulb forcing an important part of their
business assert that the aggregate sales
of this stock, as itgoesthis winter, donot
realize enough over and above cost of
bulbs to pay for expenses of marketing.

The exhibition of carnations at Park
street market on Saturday last was not
as large as that made in December. The
Ward collection was as usual a prime
attraction. The "star performers" were
Fisher's Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Blake's Bon
Ton and Besold's Frances Joost, Patten's
Klondyke, Witterstaetter's Evelina, Ro-
per's May Whitcly and Mayor Quincy,
Tailby's Wellesley and a number of un-
named seedlings from these and other
contributors all showed up well. D. B.
Long sent a vase of Genesee but it was
received in bad order and so was seen at
a disadvantage. It is said that the next
exhibition of the series is to be held at
Horticultural Hall.

The attractive features at Horticultural
Hall on Saturday were Odontoglossum
Wardianum from Carl Blomberg and
Cypripedium President McKinley from H.
T. Clinkaberry for both of which certifi-
cates of merit were awarded, and a group
of interesting orchids from J E. Kothwell,
as well as promiscuous exhibits from a
number of contributors. The lecture was
on growing new vegetables, by Aaron
Low.

Visitors in town: Chas. H. Allen, Floral
Park, N. Y.; C. Besold, Mineola, N. Y.;
C. W. Ward, Queens, N.Y.; C. Warburton,
Fall River, Mass., and F. A. Blake, Roch-
dale, Mass.

Nashville. Tenn.

QUALITY OF ROSES IMPROVED. — HOW THE
FLORISTS OF NASHVILLE LOST THE CON-
VENTION.— NO florists' CLUB.-CAPITAL-
ISTS INTHE COMMERCIAL MARKET.

Flower trade for the past two weeks
has been looking up, and the supply has
hardly been equal to demand. There have
been many receptions and afternoons
which has had the eftect of cjuickening
floral sales, and helpine out the florist.
The quality of all kinds of stock, espe-
cially roses has been greatly improved,
though the supply is short, on all flowers.
There has been no especial demand in
funeral flowers though there is a little
doing all the time in this branch. There
has been nothing very striking or new in
floral designs. One of the largest and
handsomest pieces was made for an
afternoon reception. It consisted of an
American Beauty basket, in which eight
dozen Beauties were used. The basket
itself was the green and white "dish-rag,"
shaped something like a hat, and the
roses completely filled it. It was much
admired, and was supposed to have
brought a small fortune, but only the
florist and his customer know about
that, with the assurance that the latter
paid no more for it than she was obliged
to, and the florist declared that he made
nothing on it.

The genial Daniel MacRorie was here
last week looking, as one of the florists put
it, as "natural as life and about twice as
large." He was in a very good humor,
and reported a fine trade all through the
southern country.

Mr. MacRorie tells a ^ood one on the
florists in this city, which explains to
them how they lost the florists' conven-
tion of last year, during our Centennial
Exposition. The managers of the latter
were trying to gather in all the conven-
tions meeting in 1897, and succeeded in
making this the convention city of the
Year. The mayor, city council, chamber
of commerce and exposition managers
sent an invitation to the florists' conven-
tion to meet in this city. The letters of
invitation were read before the conven-
tion and very favorably considered until
some one asked if the florists of Nashville
had invited them. All the lettersof invita-
tion were looked over and no florist's
name appeared, and Nashville lost the
convention, and now it seems that the
florists themselves had instigated the
invitation, worked up the interest, but
had failed to add their own letters to
those sentbj' citj' and exposition oflicials.
M. C. DORRIS.

Milwaukee.

Miss M. A. McKenney the Milwaukee
street florist and Mr. Fred Davis her
cashier are to be married in the spring.
The heavy snow is causing some trouble
but nothing serious. Two rafters in
Whitnall Floral Co.'s house got tired
holding up a drift and began to lower it,
discovering it just in the nick of time saved
a bench of adiantums a cold bath, but
there is sure to be some disappointed
florists throughout the state, who are
calculating on flowers which will be on
"snowed up" trains. Street car tracks
are abandoned this evening. Many
places of business closed before dark to
let employees go home safely. C. B. W.

Rochester, N. Y .

favorable CONDITIONS. — TRADE STEADY.
— PRICES AND QUALITY. — PLANT NOTES. —
VISITORS.

Considering that no great social event
which called for any lavish floral decora-
tions were booked for the week, we must
admit that trade has been uncommonly
favorable for the disposal of all kinds of
flowers, because no. overstock in an3' line
could be noticed, notwithstanding the
increased cut of our growers who were
able to send in almost double the usual
quantities of flowers, brought on hy a
few ver3' bright days assisted by the
almost continuous moderate weather.
None of our retailers were exacth' over-
burdened with work, but a steadj'
demand for small lots cleared the market
ever}' day. Prices are fair and firm on all
good stock.

In Al roses the scarcity continues,
select teas bring readily from $8 to $10,
inferior grades from $5 to $6. Meteors
are $10 to $15; few Beauties find their
way to this market and these few go off'
at fancy figures. Carnations of the general
run bring $1.50 to $2, fancy are sold at
$3. Mignonette is still disposed of at $3,
and violets being very plenty, have come
down to $1 for the best. Callas are
quoted at $1.50 per dozen and are a
rather scarce article. Sniilax is again
improving; the inferior article in the mar-
ket last week was sold as low as G cents,
while now our supply from another
source brings readily 15 cents. Valley is
in good demand at $-i. Paper White and
Romans $3. Tulips in all colors are first-
class, $4 is their presentprice. Heliotrope

$2, and forget-me-not is 10 cents per bunch
of a dozen.

In the plant department, things are not
quite so satisfactory, sales are few and
far between at present, though a. goodlj'
number and a great variety of first rate
flowering stock is offered in nearly all the
stores. Bulb pans and fern dishes are
more frequently sold than high priced
specimen plants.

Visitors: Arnold Ringier, representing
Barnard & Co., Chicago, was in town
and reports business as booming along
his route, for a more successful trip he
never made before. Walter Mott, the
Dreer representative of Philadelphia also
was in town and expressed the same fav-
orable opinion in regard to trade condi-
tion in his section. J. B. K.

Philadelphia.

THE WEATHER.— PRICESRE.MAINTHESA.ME.
H. H. BATTLES HAS THE GRIP.

Tommy Buller, who once grew a house
of fine Brunners, but has never since done
it again, saj-s in speaking about the pro-
tracted spell of bad weather that has
been our lot during the month just clos-
ing, that it is nothing extraordinary,
that we always have some kind of
weather at this time of year Well, we
suppose Tommy is ri^ht, but we notice
that it does not take him long to go over
his route these dreary mornings, and that
other growers are in the same plight, and
all agree that the weather is to blame for
the trouble.

There seems to be enough stock to go
around, however, although it is not
allowed to stand long in lone place, and
little if ain'thing is carried over from one
daj' to another. Prices remain about the
same, but the grading is scarcely done
according to the liking of the store-
keepers. Selected Teas are selling from
$7 to $10, seconds $4 to $6. A few
specials bring from $12 to $15. Beauties
are scarce. Growers say thev never cut
so few flowers considering the number of
plants under cultivation as at present.
Prices are still about the same from $3 to
$8 per dozen. Carnations are used up
almost as fast as they come in, the
majority now go for $1.50, a few select
at $2, while some extras bring $3 and
$4. New valley now comes in fairly well
clothed and sells for from $3 to $4.

Daffodils are now here for the season
and bring from $4 to $5. There is plenty
of freesia at from $1.50 to $4. Violets
are quite easj-, and $1 is high for the
doubles, extra Californias bring (50 to 75
cents. Business has been good consider-
ing that shopping weather has been so
poor. Graham still continues busy with
the large private balls. At a large dinner
dance held in Horticultural hall last
Wednesday evening the decorations were
verj' elaborate. Cattleyas were as thick
as dogwood blossoms in spring time and
other choice flowers kept them company.
Mr. Graham said it was one of the finest
decorations they had ever had and their
list is a very long one.

Asparagus Sprengerii is now asked for
quite frequently although it is called gen-
erally the new asparagus, as Sprengerii is
most too much for the ordinary custo-
mer. A man who can furnish this in
fiuantity will certainh- be in it for the
next season or two at least.

Robert W. Greenlaw, the obliging rep-
resentative of N. F. McCarthy & Co. of
Boston has been with us the past week.
He says that his firm's business has
grown wonderfidly the past few j'ears
and that they now furnish everything in

resh stock from flowers to made up

iSi)S.

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designs, as well as every re(|uisile used in
the l)usiness. When Mr. McCarthy lived
in this citj' we called him "Nic" for short,
he was one ot" the boys, his fine baritone
voice was always listened to with pleas-
ure when called on lor a song. His ren-
dition of the "Heart Bowed Down" at
one of the club dinners is still green in our
memory, almost the entire company was
moved to tears and proceeded at once to
drown their sorrow with whatever was
within reach. May we hear him again
soon.

George C. Watson's shipping boxes for
retail florists should be in the cellars of
the storekeepers at all times. X box on
hand when it is wanted is worth a dozen
on the way. Many an express order has
missed the train because ten or fifteen
minutes was lost hiinting up or making a
box at the eleventh hour.

11. H. Battles has been laid up for the
past two weeks with a bad attack of
grip, he is slowly recovering but it will
be a week at least before he will be out
again. K.

Chicago.

BAD WEATHER. — ROSES SHORT. — FIRST
SHIPMENT OF TVLIPS. — MEETING OF
THE FLORISTS' CLUB. — DEATH OF MRS.
INE.

The weather clerk worked off on Chicago
during the past week some of the worst
samples in his collection. Rain, hail,
snow, wind and cold. It is lucky for
Chicago that it was only a stray lot of
samples, and not in his regular Chicago
stock, especially the wind. The green-
houses have been covered with snow- and
ice. Ver3' few roses have opened. Less
have been received at the commission
stores this week than any other week this
winter. On the other hand the weather
was so disagreeable that very few custo-
mers ventured out to buy flowers, and
retail trade has been nearly at a stand-
still, very little doing except an occasional
funeral order.

Violets are plentiful and cheaper. Car-
nations in good suppl3'. Roses of all
varieties short, Brides and Maids areven,-
scarce and bringing nearly Christmas
prices. Tulips are plent}-, many of them
very poor; a few fancy ones find ready
sale. Man}' of the poor ones find their
way to the waste-box where they properly
belong.

Klehm Nursery sent in the first ship-
ment ot their La Reine tulips last Satur-
day. Charles .\. Samuelson purchased
the lot. Charlc}' is on the lookout for
whatever is choice in the cut flower line.

Geo. Piepgras is receiving regular ship-
ments of very fine lilac.

Lloyd Vaughan, of thefirmof Vaughan,
McKellar & Winterson, left here Wednes-
day night lor the East on an extended
business trip.

The meeting of the Chicago Florists'
Club Thursday evening was very well
attended; several new members were
elected. Frank Leslie, who strayed
away and was lost for a time among the
lakes of Wisconsin, was taken back into
the fold. P. J. Hauswirth reported what
had been done b}- the committee ap-
pointed to make arrangements for the
meeting of the Carnation Society, to be
held here in February. The club was well
satisfied with the arrangements made by
the committee. The order of the evening
was a paper by Joseph Reeves on grow-
ing potted plants. The subject was
timely and well received. A very lively
discussion followed the reading of the
paper, participated in bj- most of the
members present. All seemed to be alive
to the fact that there was a growing

demand for the better class of flowering
plants, especially for the holidays.

Mr. Geo. Stollery gave an account of
his trip to the East, which appears else-
where 111 this issue.

Mr. R. Witterstaetter exhibited a vase
of Evelina carnations which were much
admired by all present.

The many friends of Leopold Ine, super-
intendent of the Bohemian Cemetery,
will be pained to hear of the death of
his wife. She was buried last Sundav.

St. Louis.

nir. DEMAND FOR ROSES AND STOCK .SHORT.
— CLrn NOTES. — PERSONAL .MENTION.—
BOWLING CLUB WELL ATTENDED.

There has been a big demand during the
week for roses, carnations, etc. Receipts
continue to be very light for this market
and the dealers are kept very busy hustling
around to secure enough stock for their
orders. All growers report a very light
cut as it is between crops. We all hope,
however, that the bright weather we
have had during this week, will have a
tendency to produce a big cut for the
coming week.

Beauties continue to be very scarce, not
half enough received to go round. Kais-
erinaud Brides have been in good demand.
Carnots are very scarce, hardly any arriv-
ing here, although the demand is strong for
this flower. Bridesmaids are now com-
ing in good shape and always find read}'
sale. Meteors are scarce, and very few
fancy among the stock. Perles are more
plentiful. La France are coming in bet-
ter. Woottons are also arriving in good
shape.

Harrisii lilies are more plentiful. Callas
are scarce. Romans and narcissus have
been bringing a better price lately. South-
ern daft'odils and jonquils have made
their appearance. Tulips also are show-
ing up this week. California violets are
cheaper. Double violets are neglected.
Southern violets are plentiful.

Carnation receipts have been somewhat
heavier this week, but there is a lack of
fancy flowers among them. Most stock
is coming in rather small and with weak
stems.

The committee having the annual
smoker of the St. Louis Florists' Club in
hand report favorable progress and all
things point to a much better time than
last year which was considered pretty
"hot stuft."

Messrs. Wilson. Connon and Lingen-
brink, comprising the florist end of the
Klondike expedition, started on their
longjoumey this week, and all threaten
upon their return to St. Louis with bush-
els of nuggets to open up some of the fin-
est florist establishments in the country.

Mr. John Quinn, the popular North
Grand avenue florist, reports business
booming.

Mr. Ellis, of the Mound City Cut
Flower Co., will be about again this
week after quite a severe spell of sickness.

Mr. E. J. Bertennann, of the Berter-
mann Floral Co., Indianapolis, was in
tow'n this week and was kept busy call-
ing on the trade.

There was a large attendance at the
meeting of the Bowling Club Monday
night and some good games were rolled.
A. J. B.

Cincinnati.

BUSINESS FAIR. — FLOWERS SOMEWHAT
SHORT. — FURIOUS GALES.

Business the past week wasfairlygood,
considering the weather, with rain and
hail alternating, and cloudy weather for
nearly two weeks. Flowers of all kinds
are somewhat scarce; this applies espe-

cially to roses. Violets arc more plentiful
now and took a drop to 73 cents per 100.

(Jn January 22 a furious gale, the heav-
iest known for years, swept over this
city and vicinity, continuing for eighteen
hours at the rate of seventy miles an
hour. People were frightened at its
intense velocity; trees and fences were
blown down and much damage done to
greenhouses. Up to this writing I have
heard of but a few. B. P. Critchell'sSons
and the Hoffmeister Floral Co. were
among those who suftered most. At the
western hills the wind assumed the pro-
portion of a hurricane; it blew for twelve
hours during the night with unabated
fury. A chimney at my place was blown
down, breaking glass and sash bars to
the extent of 300 feet. Planning and
remodeling will be on the programme this
coming week.

Mr. Ch. Raynor, of Anchorage, Ky.,
was a caller. H. Schwarz.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

THE CLUB DISCUSSES VIOLETS.

The Florists' Club held a meeting Jan-
uary 18, at Henry C. Smith's on West
Bridge street. Previous to meeting the
members took pleasure in inspecting the
greenhouses which are in fine shape,
everything so neat and clean, and the
plants healthy and vigorous. The rose
houses were exceptionally fine.

Henry \'an Velde read a paper on vio-
lets. Solid beds versus benches met a
diversity of opinions, some preferring
solid beds, others benches. Thequestion:
"Can they be grown under glass success-
fully all summer?" was answered in the
afiirmative, Crabb & Hunter having one
bench grown in that way very success-
fully, although the method of removing
the glass in summer is preferable. The
soil used is two parts clay, one part black
muck and one part cow manure; pot up
runners in March and plant direct to the
bench in June and July. Some claimed
good success from planting in the field
first. The sash should be put on from
September 15 to October 1 in this
locality, according to the weather, the
temperature to be 40° to 4-5° at night, a
little higher day time; in dull cloudy damp
weather it is preferable to run the tem-
perature as low as safety will allow, so as
not to induce a soft growth of foliage
which is weakening to the plants.

Geo. F. Crabb was elected reporter.

After a bountiful repast a vote of
thanks was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Smith
for their hospitality. Geo. F. Crabb.

Harrisburg, Pa.

There seems to be an impression abroad
that Harrisii bulbs are deteriorating in
quality, and that the diseased condition
of the majority of the plants this season
is chiefly due to this fact.

As a matter of course, complaints are
expressed on all sides, some being inclined
to blame the dealer, some laying the fault
at the door of the bulb grower, while in
the majority of cases both are denounced
as unscrupulous fellows. Whether the
fault lies with the one or the other, or
with the grower himself, I shall not
attempt to discuss. Suffice it to say that
if an identical grade of bulbs coining
from the same dealer is grown success-
fully in one place, and vice versa in the
other, as I have had occasion to observe
during my recent travels, there is some-
thing in the method of growing. At C.
E. Taube's, for example, the Harrisii are
in the pink of condition, strong, vigorous
and healthy. What is

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The American Florist.

Jan. 2Q,

simply this," explains Mr. Taube, "I pre-
fer starting my Harrisii late and keep
them going rather than start them early,
and then keep them back. The change of
temperature, from a higher to a lower
one, as is often practiced, is bj- no means
conducive to the vigorof a Harrisii plant.
It has been invariably my mile never to
keep a plant in check, if once started, and
the less so— by chilling it." That his rule
seems to be of the right sort, the plants
that I saw amply prove.

Social events of one sort or another
have been the order of the day during
the past two weeks, and the florists evi-
dently have no "kick a-coming." The
introduction of society buds in the gay
capital of the keystone state generally
means an increased demand for the flo-
rists' buds. Then the "grim harvester"
comes in for his share. Funeral work was
bv no means scarce of late. IIo.mo.

Cleveland.

Business continues to demand all the
good flowers coming in. The reason of
this relation of suppl.v and demand (as
far as strictly local production is con-
cerned) is to be found in a general and
long continued underproduction rather
than in anv marked increase in quantity
of flowers' sold. Why this shortage
should be so is not easy to e.\plain en-
tirely upon the theory of long continued
dull weather, although that is undoubt-
edly a factor in bringing about such a sit-
uation.

Dutch bulb flowers are coming in in
better quality and quantity and are now
pretty fair in stem and general appear-
ance. Double Von Sions are coming in
also and are good, showing a full per-
centage of salable flowers. A few Dutch
hyacinths. Norma, Charles Dickens (blue)
and Blanchard are also seen. They are
pretty fair in quality', but of course not
so good as they would be with a little
less severe forcing. In tulips the varie-
ties are still the early forcers. La Reine,
Yellow Prince and Proserpine mostly.
They sell usually at from $2 to $4 per
hundred, according to qualitj'.

The Philadelphia carnation sport
Victor has a counterpart that originated
in town with H. A. Hart. At least Mr.
Hart was the only one to realize the
worth of such a departure of the usual
Daybreak color. It has been interesting
to "note the actions of the two stocks
under var\-ing culture and conditions.
Many growers claim (and apparently
with' good reason) that the two are
identical in all their growing and bloom-
ing qualtities; others with equal enthus-
iasm are sure that there is a decided difter-
ence in favor of the Philadelphia varia-
tion in the matter of blooming, both as
to size and freedom. In some places both
are to be seen doing equally well with
Davbreak. With some neither seems to
equal the parent. In one case the Phila-
delphia sport has outyielded both the
local Victor and Daybreak. The flowers
of the Philadelphia variety in this in-
stance are very fine and in everj- way
sustain all claims made for the variety;
the Cleveland sport has, however, been
marked for the slaughter. You pa3-s
your money.and takes j'our choice. A.

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tlon. Caeli must accijmpany order. I'lant advs. not
aclii)Ut«d under this head.

Every paid subscriber to the AMERrcAN Florist
for the year IS'.iS will receive on request, a coupon for
one Hve line want "adv." free, to be used at any time
durlnK the year.

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15 years' ex pirlenoe. Good references. Address
D W, care American Florist.

IITUATION WANTED— By a competent store man.
> late with Freldman; reference Klven by chlcaso
holesale florists. R A. care Am. Florist.

SITUATION WANTED— Byan A No. I manaKer of
wholesale or retail store: twelve years' e.\perlence
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SITUATION WANTED— By A-1 general cutflower
grower; sood decorator. Recoinmendatlona fur-
nished; German American; ;j(l years old. Address
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SITUATION WANTBD-Byan experienced gardener
and florist, to take charge of private or
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SITUATION WANTED— By tirstc'ass florist; ten
io years' experience In growing cut flowers and bed-
ding" plants. Address

F W. care American Florist, Chicago.

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wants situation with a reliable seed house; can
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SITUATION WANTED— By practical florist and
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SITUATION WANTED-By a successful rosegrower
having charge of rose houses for ten years; would
take charge of same; best of references: age ol;
married, no family. Address

P. Mt'KKV, f>7 BroomfleldSt.. Boston.

SITUATION WANTED-By a thorough, practical
florist and designer. A No I rosegrower. Carna-
tions, 'mums, violets specialties. Now disengaged;
age 38. Good references. Address

W H , cire IIU B. Main St , Alliance, O.

SITUATION WANTED-By an American as fore-
man bv one who understands rose growing and car-
nations (the latter preferred), also forcing of all kinds

SITUATION WANTBD-As foreman with some
refined party by a practical grower of roses, carna-
tions, violets, 'mums, palms, ferns and general stock,
forcing of bulbs; a life experience; references O K.
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SITUATION WANTED— As foreman In cut flower
establishment, mostly roses and carnations: must
be up to date In conveniences: by all-round man. sin-
gle. American, nine years' experience: don't use to-
bacco or drink : west preferred; good wages expected.
References. Roses,

2U0 Cottage Grove Ave.. Des Moines. la.

carnations, 'mums and general stock: life expe-
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establishments for the past ten years; only reliable
parties who wish a flrst-class man need answer; best

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and orchids. Send references

H. F. Halle r>is W. Madison St.. Chicago.

WANTRD— To lease for a term of years about
lO.lKHi feelof gluBs: houses must be modern and
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WANTED-ForKeneral ui
and reliable vounu ma
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U K.^liEN Galntsvllle. Tex.

WAN I'ED— To knuw the whereabouts of Charles M.
Wetnz: was last heard of In Fl tsburjj. Will
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Mktkok, IKi State ^t.. Chicago.

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The Alcova Gakdens. Covington, Ga.

WANTED— A competent man for cut flower de-
partment and making up floral designs and bou
qviot wui'k; also one that understands decorating and
general greenhouse work. Appir

WANTED— At once, an Al grower of roses and car-
nations. American; must have the best of rec-
ommendations; youns: man preferred and single; also
a second man who understands growing and who
would not object to working In store a few hours each
day and attending to small palm house, one who can
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FOR RENT— Seven greenhouses, stocked; dwelling
and land, steam heat; convenient for Baltimore
wholesale market, and fair local trade. Address

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FOR SALE— Retail florist store: established trade:
good location; stock and fixtures; on account of
health ; at a sacrifice.

O B N, ("42 Marshall St.. Philadelphia.

FOR SALE-Greenbouse plant of 5.000 feet of glass
In Jamestown, N. D : price $1,500; ^s cash, balance
may be paid In cut flowers. Address

W. W. SBEKINS. 921 E Hrd St.. Duluth. Minn.

FOR RENT— Greenhouse. tiiKJO feet of glass on Main
street; street cars pass the door; store and dwell-
ing house connected with same place J.S5 per month.

, lH'.r> Cedar Ave.. Cleveland, O.

FOR SALE OR RENT-About 15 000 feet of glass In
a rapldiv growing western city of 40.000 people:
hundreds of towns and villages with no greenhouses
In surrounding country; greenhouses are well built,
well stocked ard have the largest trade here, which
can be greatly extended; owner has other business
that requires all his attention. Nowhere In America

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or rent with prlvlletre of buying- established (n«en-
house property consisting of four houses about 100x25
feet each: boiler house and pack rooms; 12-room mod-
ern dwelling, two acres land; 10 miles from l*hlladel-
phla. near R. R. station, steam heat; splendid chance
for right party.

Jos. T. SULLIVAN'. Mooreatown, N. J.

PIPE WANTED.

Second-hand Ultchlngs' or Weathereds c\st 4-lnch
pipe, 2.1X10 feet (or any part thereof). Give cash
price f. 0. b.

J C, Station A, 79 Fine St.,

New Haven, Conn.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses in one of the best cities
in Wisconsin. A good investment and
a money maker for a hustler. Owner
must retire on account of poor health

BUSINESS CHANCE.

;\1 opp..rti]iiit\ fc.r |,r:i,'li.';Ll tivowcr. I wish to
si'll oni'-thir.l or oTii--h:ilf inliTcst in a well-estilb-
lishcd Florist Business in a live western city:
l.'i.lXXI feet of ^lass, several acres of land, full
cquiiiment of plants, tools, teams, and local store
at cheap rent. Present owner is not a practical
florist, and must have a reliable grower who will
take money interest and increase the plant to
double present size. Can show fully the advan-
tages of the place, on application. .\ reliable man
can have cisy t.-rnis on purchase. Address

"BUSINESS," care Vaughan's Seed Store,

84 Kandolph St., Chicago.

Valuable Greenhouses

FOR SALE

A Rare Opportunity— Seven Greenhouses
in St. Louis County with or without stock,
for sale cheap. Owner has other interests
requiring all his attention. A bargain. For
further particulars address

E. H. MICHEL,

1620 Olive St..

ST. LOUIS, no.

WANTED— Young man thoroughly experienced In
the best class of retail tlorlst business; must be
Hrst-claBs In window, table and wedding decorations,
also design work Apply with references, ability, etc.,
stating wages cvpected.

J. 11. DuxLor. M5 ronge St., Toronto, Can.

Ever-ybod-yr is more pleased if ■y^ou
sa'y "sa'w -yoor ad. in the American
Florist" when writing.

i8<)8.

The a mer i ca n F lor/ s t.

691

Buffalo.

BUSINESS STEADY. — EASTER QUESTIONS. —
HII)S RE-OPENED FOR PARK CONSERVA
TORIES.— PERSONAL.

Business conditions remain about the
same as last week, with perhaps rather
more than the usual amount of funeral
work to help out. Flowers arc plenty
enough and of good quality. Talk begins
to run on the Easter question and the
growers of lilies are considering the advis-
ability of giving a little more or a little
less heat, as the case may be. Tulips seem
to go better this season than for several
years past; possibly there are not so
many grown this year. Rebstock is show-
ing the finest tulips in the town just now,
fine long stems and well colored.

I went out to Rebstock's Eltnvvood
avenue establishment the other daj', and
hadagood lookaround. There are lots of
Easter lilies in sight there, and a very fine
lot the3' are too. Very little of the disease
was to be seen, in fact they are the best
lot I have run across an3'where. A house
or two of azaleas show that he is loaded
for Easter, and the general run of stock
was in good order. There have been
great changes at this place since I was
there last; two new houses have been
added and a fine new office building has
been erected facing the avenue. The struc-
ture is in the old English style of archi-
tecture, with the upper stories leaning
towards Canada.

The only modification of the style is in
having large plate glass in the lowerpart
of the office windows. Altogether it is a
verj' neat structure and well adapted
internally for the purpose. Joe has the
earliest asters in town, I think — nice dwarf
little fellows in 4-inch pots, quite a nov-
elty. I also noticed a new stable for the
accommodation of the fast horses, which
may or may not be a legitimate part of a
florist's outfit.

Speaking of lilies generally, they are
poor. Some of the boys have been badly
hit this year. One lot that I saw the
other day were more than half worthless
from the disease. In fact with the excep-
tion noted above, I have not seen a
decently clean lot of lilies this season.
A'er\' little encouragement to buy Ber-
mudas next year.

There is no betting on how the con-
servatories at the Botanic Garden are
coming out. I hear that the Park Board
have for some reason re-opened the .bids
for the superstructure, rejecting even.--
thing heretofore accepted. It is to be
hoped that the work will not be dela3'ed
much longer, or they will not be ready for
the new century.

Mr. Walter Mott, representing Henry
A. Dreer, of Philadelphia, was in town the
last of the week. This is quite a change
of programme on his part, as he usually
figures to be in the sunny south during
these midwinter dav'S.

Park Commissioner Harry Balsley, of
Detroit, made a visit also, primarily to
look over the park sj'Stem here, and inci-
dentally to furnish whatever pots are
needed in this vicinity. C.

San Francisco.

BUSINESS GOOD. — VIOLETS CONTINUE
SCARCE. — OAKLAND TRADE EXCELLENT.
— PERSONAL MENTION.

Business is good and prices are fair, roses
Still holding up to a very good figure,
notwithstanding the fact that the quality
is hardly as good as that of the past two
or three weeks. Brides and Bridesmaids
■continue to be the leaders. Prices on the
above named varieties range from 50

cents to %\ per dozen. Beauties are still
scarce, and consecjuently the fortunate
few who have them are obtaining fancy
figures for their crop. Testout, which
last season was a great favorite has
seemingh' fallen from grace and now is
called for only occasionally. Perle and .Me-
teorarefairlygoodand bringing good fig-
ures. Some very nice Cecile Brunner roses
may be seen with some of the florists.
This little rose is quite a favorite with the
florists in this city, and enjoj-s a steady
demand at all times. Some verj' excel-
lent Belle Siebrecht roses are coming in
from across the baj-, and good figures
are prevailing for them. Few, if any,
I'ierpont Morgan are to be seen this sea-
son, although last season there was quite
a large supplv of it, but it never brought
paj'ing prices, and consequentlj- was
discarded to a great extent by nianj* of
the growers. A person does not see as
man\' Catherine Mermets now as for-
merly. Occasionalh' a few extra fine
blooms come into the market.

Violets still continue scarce, that is, all
the giant-flowered single varieties, such
as California and the Princess of Wales.
The cold spell has put quite a damper on
them this season and I maj-add here that
many of the plants not only have stopped
blooming but have been killed entirely by
the severe frosts. A few secluded spots
have escaped injur\-, but these are not
numerous. Marie Louise and Swanley
Whites are of verj' poor qualit)', the
stems being extremely short and the
blooms off color. Thej- are bringing
from $1 to $1.50 per dozen bunches.
Roman hyacinths are coming in rather
freely, but the demand is small. There
was quite a demand for narcissus and
Chinese lily flowers, last week being
Chinese New Year. Tuberoses were also
much sought after \>y the Celestials dur-
ing that time. Lilium Harrisii is still
short with prices good. Smilax is in good
demand and the stock scarce and of poor
quality-, being very short. Orchids, prin-
cipally Cattleyas, can he had of a few of
the leading florists. The3- are in good
demand this season and the prices real-
ized are very satisfactor3'.

Mr. M. L3'nch is beginning the erection
of a new rose house 25x150 to be devoted
to American Beauties.

The California State Floral Societ3- held
a meeting on the 17th inst. regarding the
flower show to be held during the great
mining jubilee. They decided to co-oper-
ate with the California Club and to do
all in their power to make the show a
success. It will be held in Union Square
and will last from the 27th to the 30th
of the present month.

Mr. J. Seulberger, of Oakland, reports
trade in that city as very good during
the past week. He had several very large
decorations.

Mr. L. Ford, formerly of Seattle, has
resigned his position with Mr. R. D. Fox,
of San Jose, and as 3-et is undecided as to
his future movements.

The California Nurser3- Co. reports
trade as very good. Their nurser3- con-
tains 600 acres.

Mr. Chas. C. Navlet, of San Jose, was
in town during the past week.

Work on the large Academy of the Sa-
cred Heart, at Menlo Park, is progressing
rapidh-. The grounds are to be laid out
in a verv elaborate manner. Mr. A. B.
Westland is in charge. Meteor.

Boston Florist Letter Go.

Everybod3' is more pleased if 3'ou say
"saw your ad. in the American Florist"
when writinsr.

This wooden bo
nlHheil, lMx30xl3
for earh size lett
order of 500 letters.

nicely stained and var-

ade In two sections* one

given away with first

Block Letters. 1 \^ or 2-lnch size, per 100, S'i.OO.
Script Letters.^. Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leading florlBts everywhere and for sale by
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. and Manager,
84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

John Conley & Son,

Manofacturers of
2 AND 4 DOMINICK STREET.

^^^^s\"u>wo CATALOGUE

Send for electrotype and prices of

Breen's Patent Finaer Spade

tu be hud llpuii appllcallun to

T. W. BREEN, Mnfr..

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.

Tobacco

STEMS

DUST

EXTRftGT

BOTTOIVI PRICES.

VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE,

Chicago. New York.

FAXON SjrJlJ^^^

large, thick and velvetv; of superb colors and

markings. The perfeciion of form and texture.

In Trade Paclcets at Si.OO each.

M. B. FAXON,

Lock Box IS28. Boston, Mass.

C'irrt-epondence BoHcited.

Pansies Worm Ralslno.

GOOD PLANTS, S2.S0 per 1000, or $1.50 per 500.
LARG E PLANTS. $4.00 per 1000, or $2.50 per 500.
BLOOMING PLANTS, $1.50 per 100.
SEED, as usual. CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO..
199 Grant Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

..PANSIES..

Onn nnn in cold frames of the Jennings flDeat
ZUU|UUU strains: all extra No. 1 plants: large
size, ready to bloom. $.'> iNl per 1000: extra medium size
for cold frames, $4, ai per lUOO. Extra 75c per lOU by
mall.

• • • J9£<£^Jl) • • •

of the finest strain, $1.00 per pl^. of 3000 seed; $*.i.00
per ounce;

Casb with order. E, B. JENNINGS,

Look Box 254. Southport, Conn.

Grower of the finest Pansies.

692

The American Florist.

Jan. 2g,

I Vaughan, flcKellar & Winterson |

I WHOLESALE

E. H. Hunt

THE "OLD RELIABLE' FOR

CUT FLOWERS

Hunt's Flowers
Qo Everywhere

76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

BEINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE

GROWERS OF CUT FLOWERS.

500,000 FEET OF CLASS.

We can ail all orders on nhort notice with all leading

varletleH of K<JBe8 and CamatlonB.
We ARE Headquarters lor fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

(Jlvo ue atrial and convince yovirself.

Salesroom, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

W. E. LYNCH,

Si""" CUT FLOWERS.

All Florists' Supplies.

19 & 21 RANDOLPH STREET,
Fine Stock a Specialty. OHIOu^OO.

FLORISTS SUPPLIES

FLORISTS SEEDS

SPRING BULBS

All 111.- li'rulin!,- Viiric'ties in Carna-
tion Rooted Cuttings
H(*8t varieties of Yoiiuff Ro

Cut Flowers!

Kine well cured Pearl Tuberose Bulbs, per 1000 * T.5U

Extra line mixed (Jladioli Bulbs, per 1000 12.50

Kine mixed Gladioli Bulbs, per 1000 T.50

% Vaughan. McKcllar & Winterson, - 45-47-49 Wabash Ave. Chicago, t

^TTTTTTTTTTTTnmTTTTTTTTTTmTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTmTTTTTTTTTTTTTnTTmTTTTTTTTTnTTTTTTTTTTmTTTTTnnTm

Vhol^Wle fiower/\ark^ TJSmrdROS.CO.

Brides .' .. 1 TO-; 8.00

Meteors. Bridesmaid, Kalserln.. 4.00<«1U.OO

I'erle. (iontlera li.oOf* li.Oi)

Testout 4.0(»8 00

La France ."i.OOtalO.OO

Carnations, common 1 00<S> 2 OU

tancy 2.1I0<<.. (1 00

Violets 50® 1.00

Narcissus. Romans 2 Hi<^ 3 00

Harnsll, Callas U1.00S15.00

Valley 2.00(3 4 00

Tulips 1 (lOfe 5.00

Von 81on a.OO® 5 OO

Adianlum 1.(0

Smllax 10.00015. (U

Asparagus 50.00@i5.00

Always mention the American Flo-
rist when writing to advertisers.

SQQQSSS^

i^B^ftstf^^tf^Nj

Illinois Cut Flower Co.

. „ _, „ 51 and 53 Wabash Ave.,

J. B. DEAMUD, «gr. Chicago.
CHOICE CUT FLOWERS.

Roses in variety.

C^t^^^-i-'.^^c:. THE BEST

arnations ..in this market.

GENERAL LINE OF SHIPPING FLOWERS.

^ ^ WILD SfVlILAX. ^ ^

I

A. G. Prince & Co.

WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

88 & 90 Wabash Avenue,

Telephone Main 3208. CHICAOO.

Prompt Attention to all Orders.

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of

CUT FLOWERS,

S; WABASH AVENUE,

■^— CHICAGO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

folding Boxes ^m Wax Paper

THe ftull Bros. PaDer & Box 60.

\l^ftoi£SMj Cut Flowers

I »nofiORIST5 iSUPPLlES.

\*ASPCclMTr. 88wiBAS//m Cm f CMC

A. L. RANDALL ^

Wholesale Florist

DON'T fOROET that we are at the old number,

126 Dearborn St , ChicaEO.

\Vrlt« for special (inutatlons on larjte orders.

E. C. AMLING3

WHOLESALE

COMMISSION c FLORIST,

5; ^NABASH AVENUE,

Consignments Solicited. CHICAGO.
Prompt attention to shipping orders.

The American florist
Company's

DIRECTORY

of flORISTS,
NURSERYMEN
and SEEDSMEN

<«^

of the United States and Canada is now under-
going a thorough revision, and the sixth edition
will be ready early in 1898.

Bassett & Washburn,

Successors to J. B. DEAMUD & CO
GROWERS and
WHOLESALE
DEALERS in

88 Wabash Avanue,
.^ CMICA.OO.

HEADQUARTERS FOR AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GUT FLOWERS

WINTER & GLOVER,

21 Raadolph SI., CHICA60.

GUT FLOWERS,

HIGH
GRADE

PACKED RIGHT.

so they will reac

WIRE DESIGNS: A Full Line. Write us for

our Illustrated Catalogue.

Mention American Florist.

Always

mention the American Flor-
ist when you order stock..^

ford Bros...

'j<vjt Wholesale Florists

III West 30th Street, NEW YORK.
Consignments Solicited. Telephone, 260 38lh St.

iSgS.

TiiH A R[ ERIC AX Florist.

693

MacDONALD «& McMANUS John I. Raynor,

Supply Orchids every day.

Only House in New York hantlling Extra Fancy Stock for Special Occasions.

Telephone 2778--38th Street.

: 50 West 30th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

49 WEST 28th STREET,
i— NEW YORK.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Fiona

No. 1403 Fairmount Avenue,
Telephone. Long Distance. PHILADELPHIA.

CONSIGN TO

BUY FKOM

M. A. HART.

Commission o'^n'" Gut Flowers,

113 WEST 30th street,

NEW YORK CITY.
THE BEST MAKKET IN NEW YORK.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,
Wholesale Florists,

Control the stock of many celebrated growers and

are prepared to quote prices on First Grade

Cut Flowers, All varieties.

38 West 28th St.. and Cut Flower Exchange,
Tel. 961 ISth Street. NEW YORK CITY.

Wbol^^ale flower/\arl^k^

NKW YORK. Jan.'Ji.

Rosea, Beauty 15 O0@50.00

Brides, Bridesmaid 3 OOeiO.OO

Testout, Tamot, Meteor l.OtkalS.OO

Morgan, Cusin 2.00® 5.00

Carnations 1.00® 2.00

fancy 2 50® 4.00

Valley 2.008 4.00

HyaclDtlia, Narcissus 75® 1.50

Mignonette 2.00® 6.00

Violets 35® .75

Harrlstl 8.00O10.00

Tulips 1.60® 3.00

Smllax 6.000 S.OO

Cattleyas 15 00® .15 00

Cyprlpedlums 8.00®10.00

BOSTON. Jan. 26.

Roses Beauties 8.0O@5O.0O

Perle, Nlphetos 2.00® 4 00

Bride. Bridesmaid, Morgans 4 00® 12. CO

Camot .Meteor 6.00@12 00

Carnations, ordinary 1.00® 2.00

fancy 3.00® 3.00

Valley, Dallodlls 3.00® 4.00

Violets 35® .75

Hyacinths. Narcissus, Freesla 75@ 2.00

Cyprlpedlums 6.00® 8.00

Smllax 8.00@'12.0O

Philadelphia, Jan. 26

Roses. Beauties, per dozen 3.00®8.00

Teas, firsts.

Violets

Narcissus.

Hyacinths.

00(810 00

select 12.00815 00

50® 3.00
00® 4.00
60® 1.00

risi; 10.00®12 00

SPECIAL EXTRA STOCK OF
AM. BEAUTY, METEOR,
BRIDESMAID, BRIDE.

Record Breaicing Carnations

ALL THE YEAR ROUND.

American Beauty

and all other choice Rosea In
unexcelled quality.

Carnations, Mignonette, Cattleya
and Valley.

THOSS. -X-OUIVG, Jr.,

43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDflN.

WHOLESALE

39 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Rote* shipped to all points. Price list on application.

JULIUS LANG,

Gnt Eowers od Goiiisslofl.

53 WEST 30th Street,

Edward C. Horan,

34 W. 29th Street. NSW YORK.

WHOLESALE • FLORIST.

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET. '''*nn«:?'*;,'''J:«:r '''"'•

WELCH BROS.. Proprietors.

BOSTON, MASS.

Conslerniuents from regular growers assigned separate space iu our market. We guarantee payment for all Flowers sold. Sales reported

weekly; payments ntoathly, or oftener if required.

THE NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BEST GRADE OF FLOWERS AT ALL SEASONS OF THE YEAR.

J. K. ALLEN,
Wholesale Florist,

57 West 2Sth street, UCU/ VnRIf
near 6th Ave. Elevated K. R. ULn I Un^,

BEAUTIES AND VIOLETS, SPECIALTIES.

Consignments Solicited.

JAMES M. KING

Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS.

Good Money for your Flowers.

Cooe Flowers for your Money.

49 West 29th St . NEW YORK.

TELEPHONE U'.To aStb St.

TheNewYork Gut Flower Go.

119 and 121 West 23d Street,
112 and 114 West 24th Street,

Telephone 733-18th, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Specia Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND,
Gut Flowers! Florists' Supplies

WHOLESALE.
67 Bromfield St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Wholesale Florists c ^jo^^^^sm
FLORIST'S

SUPPLIES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlculliirnl Auctioneers.
84 HAWLEY STREET, • BOSTON.

Wholesale Florists

AMI DEAI.EKS IX ALL

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,
4 Ordway Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Cut V lower Consignments Solicited. Best market.

JOHN YOUNG,

ROSES, GARNATIONS, VALLEY

and all other choice cut flower stock.

51 W. 28th Stmt, NEW YORK.

Price list on application.

FRANK MILLANG,

CUT FLOWERS,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION,
408 E. 34th Street,

Cut Flower Exchange, NEW YORK.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

40 So. 16th St., PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments Solicited. Special attention given to

BblpplnR orders

Long Distance Telephone 5008 A.

694

The American Florist.

Jan. 2Q^

Subscription $1.00 a Year. To Europe, $2.00.

Subscriptions accepted only from those

in the trade.

Advertisements, 10 Cents a Line, Agate;

Jl.OO per inch. Cash with Order.

No Special Position Guaranteed.

Discounts, 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent;

26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent.

The Advertising Department of the AMERICAN
Florist is for Florists. Seedsmen, and dealers in
wares pertaining to those lines Only.
Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted.

Advertisements m ust reach us by Wednesday to se-
cure Insertion in the issue for the following Saturday.
Address THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago.

Sixty Years in Business.

The well known concern of Henry A.
Dreer this j'ear celebrates its sixtieth
anniversar\-, and the happy event is
marked b3' the publication of a beauti-
fully illustrated account of the firm from
its inception to the present day. The
founder, Mr. Henry .\. Dreer, died in
1873, after a brilliant and highly success-
ful career, when the task of caring for the
varied and important interests of the
house devolved upon its present head,
Mr. AV. F. Dreer. It is hardly necessar3-
to enlarge upon the splendid results
■which have attended the efforts of the
latter gentleman. Our readers one and
all ktiow full well th;it the firm name of
Henry A. Dreer stands for all that is best
in the broad domain of horticulture, and
■we feel that ever\' individual in the trade
■will commend the integrity of this
honored house and join us in extending to
it our heartiest congratulations and best
wishes for continued prosperity in the
Tears to come.

Ne'w Carnation Genesee.

Sample blooms of this new white car-
nation which D. B. Long, of Buft'alo, is
distributing, were sent to this office
recently-. The^- arrived in poor condition
and an accurate judgment as to quality
could not be had. The color is white,
size medium and stem good.

Cut Flower Price Lists Received.

We are in receipt of cut flower price
lists from the following firms: Kennicott
Bros. Coinpanj-, Chicago; W. A. McFad-
den, Cincinnati; Bassett & Washburn;
Chicago; Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil-
waukee.

Lilium Longiflorum for Easter.

Ed. Am. Florist:— "How large ought
Lilium longiflorum to be now in carna-
tion temperature to be in good shape for
Easter?" L. Minn.

In reply to the above, the growth
should not be smaller than from six to
eight inches tall to insure flowers for
Easter. When the buds are showing from
one-half to one inch in length they will
then stand a night temperature of from
65° to 70°. Florists who make a spe-
cialty of growing this class of plant for
Easter ma^^ find it necessary to change
the temperature several times between
the time the buds show and and the week
immediately preceding Easter. It requires
close observation and keen judgment to
get these crops in at just the right time,
but it paj's, and what little trouble may
be deemed necessary should be entered
into with a will and a determination to
succeed, and the results cannot fail to be
generally satisfactory. W. K. H.

Wbol^^ale flower/larl^t^

Cl.NClNSATI, Jan. 2;.

Roses. Beauty select sn.Oflft 40.00

medium l.S Ol&'25.00

Brides i OOw i 00

Bridesmaids .'1 00(u (l.OO

Meteors 5.00<sj 8.00

Penes 4 00<<« 5 00

Carnations 1 60<a; 2.00

fancy 3.00(31 i 00

Valley 3.00

Romans 2 00® 3.00

Narcissus 3.00® 4.00

Violets ■'.76® 1.00

Uarrlsll 12 .50(515. 00

Callas 8 tlO(sj 10.00

Tulips 3.00® 4.00

Smllax 12.60

Adlantum 1.00

Asparagus 60.00

St. L0PI8, Jan. 27.

Roses, Beauties 15 00<5<50 00

Meteors 5.00al2.00

Brides. Bridesmaids 4.00(S10.00

Perlea ■6.am 7.60

Wootton 2.00® 0 00

La France 6.00®10.00

Kalserlne 4.00(«10.00

Carnot f>.00®12 00

Carnations 1.00® 3.00

Violets. Callforola 'Mis .50

single 20(": M)

Harrlsll 10.00® 15.00

Callas 10.00(*15 00

Tulips 2.004 .1.00

Narcissus. Romans 2 00('ti 3.00

Smllax :o.ooai5.oo

BCFPALO, Jan. 27.

Roses, Beauties 10.00(550 00

Brides. Bridesmaids, Meteors... 6.0u(<tl0.00

Perles 4.00(.« ti 00

Nlphetos 4.00(5 6.00

Kalserin. Mermets 6.00(3110.00

Carnations e.xtra 2 00® 3 OO

ordinary 1.00® 2,00

Valley 4.00

Violets 1 00® 2.00

Romans 2.00® 4.00

Harrlsll 16 00®20.00

Smllax 12.60®ld.00

Adlantum 1.25® 1 50

MrLWAUKEE, Jan. 27.

Roses, Beauty 15.00®40.00

Brides, Bridesmaids 4 00® 8 00

Perle 4 00® 0.00

" Meteors, Belles 4.00® 8 00

Carnations 1.259 2,00

Violets , 50® I.IIO

Romans 2 00® 4 00

Valley 3.OO® 4.00

Freeslas 3.00® 4.00

Callas, Uarrlsll 12 50

Smllax 12 .•*

HEADQUARTER^
'^^€.^N YORK

GIVE

US

A

TRIAL.

WE

CAN

PLEASE

YOU.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. AND ALL KINDS
OF SEASONABLE FLOWERS IN STOCK.

WM. F. KASTING S&*°^

495 Washington St., BufTalo, N. Y.

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and \Wire Designs

W. A. UCFADDEN.

NEAVE BUILDING.

CINCINNATI.

Producers and Shippers

ol every description cl

High Class Floral Supplies.

CYCLAMEN PLANTS.

JARDINIERE FERNS.

(>iuotatlons issued wi-cl<l_v. fonviirdnl
on reiiuest.

Say "saw your ad. in theFlorist" when
you write advertisers.

C. A. KUEHN,
Wholesale Florist,

tt22 PINE STREET,

.^~- ST. LOUIS, MO.

^^A complete line of Wire Designs.

MOUND CITY CUT FLOWER GO.

WbolesalB Florists.
CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED

Special attention given to shipping orders
1322 Fine St., ST. I.OUIS, HO.

C. W. W0RS^-^«^^&6^§--^%

5_tj^„^,, 2740 Olive Street, TO

rLU tV IUl\J ....WHOLESALE.... *

ROSES, :nKl a full lin.-. W

®

Headquarters for the South West ^

When writing mention American Florist

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

Wholesale florists
E. H. MICHEL.^.^.^

J 620 Olive St.
'•— ST. LOUIS, MO.

H l-SUHWWWItHfi,

^SS-'tlHClMHCTror

5PCCIAL Attention Civcu To Shippi.ic ordehs.

HOLTON & HUNKEL CO.

srri Kssfiits To

The Wisconsin Flower Exchange.

Fresh Cot Flowers, Florists' Supplies
Manufacturers of WIRE DESIGNS

Consljfnments Solicited. I'lione Main ST4.

457 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE.

Strinirs 8 to 10 feet long,
50 CENTS.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass.

iSgS.

The a mer ica n F l o r i s t.

G95

fl New Flan lor 1898.

BURPEE'S SEEDS

are sold only in sealed packages.

Seeds of tlie best quality cost very much more to produce than
do seeds of the ordinary commercial grade. And yet many mer-
chants having little or no knowledge of the value of High°Class
Seeds, purchase their supplies wherever they can be obtained the
the cheapest.

It has been brought to our notice that some merchants will buy
a bill of seeds from us, obtain copies of our catalogues and show
cards and then purchase a portion of their supplies from other
seedsmen, who, growing ' cheap seeds," can sell at much lower
prices. In many cases planters who purchased from their local
merchants, thinking that they were obtaining BURPEE'S SEEDS,
got only a few of our seeds (perhaps in packets), and otten the
seeds bought by weight or measure were of inferior quality, falsely
sold on our reputation, but for which we were not in any way
responsible.

•I'his .!.■,■, .pi), ill uas lil'.iiij;lit so promini-llllv to .inr.iHriii h,n llir |i;isl \r:,r

Ihill «■!■ .lrl,;il.-,l srnoUSlv wlirthtTWe shoUld'uot .|.-r-li„r . , 1 h ,^, ■ | | , . ■ r |,, ,..1|

BURPEE'S SEEDS:.! uli.il. 's^ili-, aad announce ill liii lMi« Anmm liiii
l«i8 that BURl'EE'S SEEDS L-ould be obtained oiilj iUr..-ii fi-i.ii. riiih..|.-lplii...
Further c.in,si.l''i-;.ii. ill. !..)uever, showed us that this would hardly be fair to
the honorabl.' 111. Ti-l.. .Ills who had been handling our seeds exclusively for

years, and in w h.. Ill we Id place contidence. Therefore we d.'cided upon

the plan aniioiiii.-iMl b"-!o\\ :

Hereafter we will sell Burpee's
Seeds ONLY in sealed packages.

fARM Annual

^*^ / PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Burpee's Farm Annual

...1898...

THE LEADING AMERICAN SEED CATALOGUE

Mailed Free to Planters

Everywhere.
A handBome book of ]4t
pa«eH Tells all about
the Best Seeds that
Crow, All tbe lIluBtra-
tratlona are true to
Nature, and the tteecrlp-
tlone have been written
at FORDHOUK Kakm,

where we conduct the
m 0 B t extensive trial
yrounds In America. It
tellsthe PlainTruth
about Seeds.

Novelties for 1898.

.Never before have eo
Y Flrst-claBB Novel-
teen Introduced In
3ne year.

VEGETABLES

BesldcB the louK-keep-

irt.' A r s T H A L I A N
Brown onion, Intro-
liuced last year and etlU
controlled by us, we In-
troduce Three New
Tomatoes, each of dis-
tinct character and real
merit, the Golden
Eagle Melon, a new
Pepper from Japan, a
r American Letttce.
1 ofTer. for the first
e. the wonderful ex-
i early wrinkled GRA-
_ "s Peas at a moderate
price.

FLOWERS

Besides B u k r e e ' s
PINK ClTII). which Is
sold In ouroilglnal sealed

' :'-Y packets by seedsmen all

' over the world, we Intro-

duce Bight OTHER New
SWBBT PEAS, WHICH

^, „_^ , . . AmonK other Exclusive Novelties, we would

meiitron'tfie^WHTTB'D'EFrANCE balsam, theglant-tiowered Sitnlight and Moon-
light NASTURTursis, and the beautiful new Phesident Mckinley Pansy, as of
surpassing merit.

In Dl (IITC Besides the usual Novelties, we liave two of our own exclusive Intro-
Ill rLANIo ductlon. These are the beautiful New Dwarf gloriosa Canna
and tbe wonderful free-flowerInK Bukhank KosE-the best of seventy-flve thous-
, and seedlings raised by the world-famous "Wizard or Horticultitre."

I To Keep Abreast of the Times Z'^^^L^l/V^^ SSZ

read THE FARM ANNUAL l-'OK XSOS, which is brighter and better
1 than ever before. Write TO-DAY : and you will receive a copy by return mail.

BURPEE'S BLUE LIST for 1898

has been mailed already to all Florists and Market Gardners who
are upon our mailing lists. Any others can have it on application.
' It gives what are termed "wholesale prices" tothose who plant
for profit. The prices are considerably lower than in Burpee's Farm
Annual, but, of course, not so low as the Trade Prices quoted in

BURPEE'S RED LIST for 1898.

This Wholesale Catalogue for the trade is mailed ONLY to
dealers who buy to sell again. It cannot be mailed either to flor-
ists or market gardeners who buy only for their own planting.
l^-ln applying for this catalogue you must enclose business card
or other evidence that you are a dealer in seeds.

THUS WE HAVE TOLD THE STORY OF OUR

THREE CATALOGUES for 1898.

As stated above, every sack leaving our warehouse will be sealed,! To which are YOU entitled? Every reader of The American
but, of course, the contents, being in bulk, can be handled as de- [ Florist should certainly have one or more. ji®»ALL have been
sired,— except that they must not be sold as BURPEE'S SEEDS, mailed to our regular lists and if YOU have not received the right
except in original packages. catalogue, please write TO=DAY and it will come by return mail.

Packets and ounces, in the Spongier Water-tight Bags, are
sealed as heretofore, and bear, plainly printed, either our firm can be hadj3nt,y direct from
Name or Registered Trade=mark Monogram, protected by
United btates Letters Patent. Quarter-pounds, pounds, pints and
quarts, done up in oaper bags or cartons, will have pasted. across
the top a green label, worded as follows:

&&&gie&:&giS-:&&&g-;&&&&&&g-&6gig-:&&gigig-:&&&&&&&&f

BURPEE'S
Seeds That Grow

...for 1898...

Genuine Only if this Seal is Unbroken.

Seeds in Bulk,— that is, Peas, Beans, etc., by the peck or bushel,
and large quantities of small seeds in bags, will have each sack
sealed with our Trade Mark on a leaden seal. |@"This plan
will be a protection to honest merchants from competition with
other seeds claimed to be BURPEE'S SEEDS, and at the same
time will be a guarantee to the purchaser.

Our Only Salesman |s our annual catalogue. Weemployno
■' travelers, but will quote pri

any time.

: prices by mail at

lAROE DEALERS WHO SELL ON THEIR OWN REPUTA-
TION CAN BIY IN BULK EROM IS, AS HERETOEORE.

W. Allee Burpee & Co.

Seed Growers

696

The Americax Florist.

/an 2g^

Philadelphia From a Growers' Standpoint.

American Beauty roses are very scarce,
so are other roses, but first-class Beauties
appear to be the most scarce. Jos. Kift
& Son used ,")00 at a farewell dinner on
Alonday evening last, 150 Cattle_vas were
also used; for the boutonnieres, Dendro-
bium nobile were used. Plants of Aspara-
gus Sprengerii, Nephrolepis exaltata Bos-
toniensis and seventy-five 5-inch pot
plants of Adiantuni Farleyense were used
in the decorations. This ma}' not seem a
lavish use of Farleyense for New York or
some other cities, but it is not often that
so many are used at one time in Philadel-
phia. It is good for the business. The
ferns and asparagus plants were easilj'
supplied by growers around this city, but
many of the Beauties and cattleyas came
from New York. It is to be hoped the
prices will be kept up. The retailers ought
to be willing to at all times pay good
prices for flowers, because by their process
of figuring the higher the price they pay
for them the more money they make.

Carnations are plentiful. Yictor is mak-
ing a good many friends. Everybody who
knows anything about it is speaking a
good word for it. Hugh Graham is to be
congratulated upon his ^ood fortune in
securing so valuable a prize. John Bur-
ton's "Gardenia Carnation" is com-
mented upon favorabh'. It is a first-class
variety from the English standpoint,
that is to say, it is without serrations,
as may be seen by the illustration on
page 663 in last week's issue, and as seen
growing at its home.

Would Asparagus Sprengerii pay to
grow as the so-called smilax is grown
and its nearer relative, A. plumosus
nanus, upon strings? or is it destined onlv
to be grown and used as a pot plant? "I
ain inclined to think that it may, can and
will be used both ways. Mr. Battles
likes it as a green, and that speaks well
for it. I have a few plants of it growing
in a solid bed with American Beautv
roses, and it is climbing all right.

At the meeting of the Florists' Club,
which is to be held on Tuesday next,
February 1, John Wescott will deliver an
address upon "Desirable Flowering Plants
for the Holidays." and it is to be hoped
that plants suitable for that gay and
festive occasion will be on hand for the
purpose of illustrating thetalk. Any per-
son who has something useful that is not
common should embrace this opportunity
of drawing public attention to it. We are
promised more of the newer carnations
for this meeting also, and it affords an
excellent chance for the members and
their friends to look upon a good new
variet}-, so everybody please forward
what they may have worth showing,
prepaid, to the secretary, Edwin Lons-
dale. Horticultural Hall, Broad street, to
reach there as earh- in the day as possible,
so that they may be put into water and
given an opportunity to freshen up a bit
after their journey and before the meet-
ing opens.

1 am reminded on looking over plants
of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine that your
correspondent, S. Dale, was wrong when
he made the statement that this hybrid is
a mule, as 'apparently it is producing
pollen grains and there were certainly
some pistilate flowers present, but
whether seed will be produced or not
remains to be seen. We must patienth-
await developments.

Am favorably impressed with the some-
what new Browallia speciosa major for
winter blooming. It is free flowering and
the individual flowers are similar in form
and color to a single violet. L.

Palmer's Hot Bed Mats

Mn.le pxpr.-s-sh for wiiiti-r cov.Tiiis: ..r hotheds, I'ul,] Iraraes, plants
an.l .< Is.if :ill kinds.

Indestructible, Cheap and Warm

FROST
PROOF

WILL not harbor mice or vermin. Easily
handled. Dry out quickly after rain.
Hiive now been in practical use three
years. Cost less than old-fashioned straw
mats and entirely take their place

MADE IN FOLLOWING GRADES:

No. 1— Burlap Cloth, filled with combination
wool and quilted, seams 3 inches apart and
edges firmly bound.

Si/e 40x76 inches. 50 cents each
'■ 76.\76 •• 75 ■•

Made anv length.

76 inches

vide

e— Duck Clotli

same as No. 1.

Size 40x76

■' 76x76

1<- any lensth. "

outside, filled and

inches. $0.75 each.
1.00 •■

6 inches wide, at 1

quilt

d

ts

O*

^

^

per runniiii: foot.

t these mats nr
emnnstrated h\
iisins Hot H.'ii

e a much needed im

the larjze demand a
Mats should siv tl

provement ov«

nd nianv lestiiu
em a trial.

at 12 cents per running foot.

Xo. 3— Waterproof, made of oil duck, filled
and (fuilted same as Xos. 1 and 2.
Size 40x76 inches, $1.00 each.
" 76x76 •■ $1.25 to $1.50 each.
Made any length, 76 inches wide, at 20 cents
per running foot.
' anything heretofore used for the same purpose,
3nials from iTominent men in the trade. Every-

WE ALSO MAKE

PATENT .\PPLIED FOR.

QUILTED HORSE BLANKETS

the Cheapest. Warmest and
Strongest in the World....

The R. T. Palmer Co.

Or New London, Conn. ~^^^

Address all correspondence to The R. T. Palmer Co., New London. Conn. Aqents wanted -pay good commission.

J 13 Worth Street, NEW YORK.

r'

H. BAYERSDORFER & GO.'S

SeasonaDiG Specialties:

CYCAS WREATHS. MOSS WREATHS.

FERNERIES AND JARDINIERES:

Norman Style in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Tuscan, in Sprays, Tinted and Delft.
Milan, in Sprays.

OUR LEADING NOVELTY:

LACE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEFS.

Wheat Sheaves
and Immortelles.

The largest and best stock in America.

H. BflYERSDORFER & GO..

50, 52, 54 and 56 N. 4tli St,, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention American Florist.

HARDY CUT FERNS REED & keller

sr.OO Per Thousand.

FAMCY DAGGER

Do not order any ferns unless voii are willins to
p.-iy this price its my stock is" vei-v limited and I
liave hardlyenough now to i-arrv ni\ old stand-l.\
i-iistoM].Ts to i;astiT.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

You will benefit the American Flo-
rist by mentioning it every time you
write an advertiser in these columns

122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK CITY.

:ivi. :rice> «& oo.

Importers and Manufacturers of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

25 N. FOURTH STREET.

.. .. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

FALL CATALOGUE NOW READY.

MAVAr Pail to say "saw your
llCVer rdll ad. in the Florist,"

iSgS.

The American Florist.

697

The gEEt) Tsai^E.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION.

.lEnoME II. Rice, I'res. ; E. B. <;lark. 1st Vi

'ri'S.; S. V. WllXAUD, WetliiTsficld. Conn., Si-
ne] Tretts.

O.NION sets arc ruling from 2."> to (iO
cents per Ijushel higher.

The executive connnittee of the.Vnieri-
can Seed Trade Association held their
Jaiiuarj- session in New York citj- on the
21st and decided, as already stated in
our columns last week, to hold the next
annual meeting at Old Point Comfort,
Va. Those present were, President J. B.
Rice, Secretary S. F.WillardandWm. Meg-
gat, H, B, Clark, .\, N. Clark, A. L. Don,
W, H, Grcnell, S. \V. Woof, \V. Atlee
Burpee, C. L. Allen, Albert McCullough,
las. Vick.

New York. — News in the seed trade is
scarce. Most all are engaged in prcijar-
ing for the rush that they hope will come.
Southern business is holding out (|uite
satisfactorily. The wholesale garden seed
trade is suffering, apparently from over-
production. Green pod beans are being
■offered as low as $1 a bushel, and even
this ruinous figure brings but few takers,
most of the larger houses being sellers.
There is undoubtedly nmch '95 and '9(5
stock in first hands and with the large
yield in most items for '97 the congestion
does not show any signs of abatement.
There has been no profit in the wholesale
trade for the past three years and it is
not surprising that certain houses have
abandoned it. Unless the situation
improves radically soon there will be
few left as wholesalers pure and sim-
ple. Firms with a local trade among
farmers, truckers and amateurs have
undoubtedly had the best of it lately and
are probablv the only ones that can show
a good balance on the right side of the
ledger. Murmurs are heard in reference
to the recent meeting of the executive
•committee of the Seed Trade Association,
it being said that no practical steps for
the general good of the seed trade were
suggested, most of the time being taken
tip in the discussion of minor matters and
the need of a broader spirit is keenly felt.
Visiting New Y'ork: Albert McCullough,
Cincinnati, O., and Henry C. Johnson,
Los Angeles, Cal.

On Tuesday night, Januar\- 23th,
thieves got awaj- with the handsome
brass letters on the windows of Vaughan's
Seed Store on Barclay street. Several
neighboring stores were deprived of their
signs in like manner.

The Free Seed Distribution.

.A well-known horticulturist contriljxites
the following valuable suggestion for the
seed trade columns of the Florist: "I
think that a little earnest effort would
induce Secretary- Wilson to see that by
sending collections of flower seeds and
flowering bulbs to school districts who
would promise to plant them in the
school j-ard and take proper care of them,
he could do far more than by the present
system of free seed distribution. They
could be sent as coming from the Depart-
ment of .Agriculture at the request of the
congressman, and it seems to me that
there would be far more political adver-
tisement and advantages in the whole
school district knowing that Senator
Buncomb had sent them some fine flower
seeds for their school yard, and being
reminded of it bv the flowers, than bvone

or two or a dozen receiving seeds which
most of them did not care for.

Some ten years ago, the Michigan
Horticultural Society distributed to dis-
trict schools which applied for them, such
collections, and the good done is in some
cases evident to this day. In an instance
noted last summer, I believe the sale of
flower and vegetable seed in the district
is {wk:: times what it would have been but
for the interest started by the school gar-
den which was the result of one of these
donated collections of seeds sent ten years

Free Seed Distribution Again.

Hon. .\slniry C. Latimer, of South
Carolina, introduced the following bill in
the house last Fridaj', relating to the
distribution of seeds, trees, bulbs, and so
forth.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled : That all seeds, trees, bulbs,
shrubs, vines, cuttings and plants purchased and
propagated by the Secretary of Agriculture, as
required by law, shall be distributed to the agri-
cultural e.Kpeiiment stations and colleges in the
several states and territories, and all seeds, trees,
bulbs shrubs, vines, cuttings and plants propa-
gated by the agricultural stations and colleges in
the several states and territories of the tlnited
States shall be distributed to such persons as
shall request the same; and the sum of 82,000
shall be alloted to each state and territory, to be
paid to the agricultural stations and colleges for
the purpose of growing and purchasing seeds,
trees, bulbs, shrubs, vines, cuttings and plants
for distribution, as aforesaid, and to pay the ex-
pense of such distribution.

Sec. 2. That the seeds, trees, bulbs, shrubs,
vines, cuttings and plants distributed by the
Department of Agriculture and the agricultural
stations and colleges under the provisions of this
Act shall be transmitted in the mails of the
United States free of charge of postage.

Sec 3. That all acts or part of acts inconsis-
tent with this are hereby repealed.

The above was referred to the Com-
mittee on Agriculture and ordered to be
printed. Reynolds.

E. F C. VurNG, Pres. V. P. Snyder. Vlce-E*re8.
Jos. D. Bedle, Sec'y. R. S. Fowler, Treaa.

S. M. Pease. Gen'l Mgr.

The Cleveland Seed Co.

Contract Grow^ers of

Peas ^ Beans 11^^

RAFFIA

sppc

New consignment
just arrived bv
Str. Maine. Hav-
ing purchased on
11 very favorable

et, :ind wishing to move the
<iuickl\, in:ik<* the following

al low quotations for prompt

;k)tsfaboutiS5ibs.)at 8c

100 lbs. or over at 9c

!jO lbs. or over at 10c

2.=> lbs. or over at lie

10 lbs. orovcrat 12c

l.f^s iliiin HI li>s. at 15c per lb., f.
I. I). I'hihi., lu't terms and subject

uiiv.ii.i ..[1 r iiit of order.

;• This enceptional opportunity
for buying a supply of fine quality at a
low rale should not be neglected. All
■ ■'iir ^.hii]~ iari.'.' or small, "ill re-

.■fiil attf

Grafting Wax

Trowbridge's celebrated Grafting

Wax. thu genuine article, 1 lb. bars

at 19c; Vt lb. bars at 20u; M lb. bars

I'P*!!'''' at 21c per pound. Rebates: 10 lb.

'('1(1'' lots, 5 per cent; 25 1b. lots. 10 per

'My cent; SO lb. lots. 15 per cent; 100 lb.

't' lots, 20piTci-nt

Q. C. WATSON,

Juniper, below Walnut, - PHILADELPHIA.

Pburpee^s !

♦ SEEDS j

\ Philadelphia. \

CLUGAS & BODDINGTON CO.

Importers and Exporters of

Seeds, Bulbs/^PIants,

501 TO 503 W. 13th ST.,

3VEW ^yOI«K: CITTT.

Send for quotations on all Florists' Bulb Stock.

ALM

and General

JOBBERS IN SEEDS.

Cape Vincent, N. Y.

(extra choice flower seeds. \

f List free on application. .

\ FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower, t

Ouedlinburg, Germany, i

DOES NOT INJURE THE MOST SENSITIVE

nr USED FOR FUMItATION OR SPRAYING INDOORS OR \

SOLD BY SCEDSMCN CIRCULAR FREE-

SKABCURA DIP CO. CHICAGO.^

Quickly Does IT- W f

FRESH

ON HAND

per 100 1000 3000
IPANDANUS UTILIS . . .$1.50 812.50

.ATANIA BORBONICA . ..50 3.t0 J7.50
[ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

NANUS (true) 150 12.50 35.00

ASPARAGUS COMORIENSIS. ... 1.50 12.50 35.00
J. Xi. SCiXZXXjXjESXC,
404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

FLORlSTsp

Made from VIRGIN NIGHT SOIL by steam pro-
cess—NOT Adulterated. Complete Fertilizer.
Soluble, quick In action. Combines all the Elementa
for Nutrition of Plants. Pleasant to handle.

STANDARD FERTILIZER CO. Inc.

1822 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA.

QU - -

THE K^?^451 foR Hote,

Dtdl r^/txTRAaY^i /»**«/'*«'■-</'

I". I OF I.I "-^^^ ^

LOUISVILLE
SPIRITCURED
TOBACCO CO

iou/sv/LLe fir

florist?

Please mention the American Florist
every time you write to an advertiser.

698

The a mer ican Florist.

Jan. 2g^

Syracuse, N. Y.

It is pleasing to chronicle business is
still good; the usual run of social func-
tions have called for large qviantities of
flowers and decorations. The Knights
Templars' ball gave an unusual stimulus
to business. The custom of carrying
instead of wearing flowers was very
noticeable at this grand aft'air; while
Beauty roses and violets predominated,
large bunches of Daybreak carnations
and ilaid roses were greatly in evidence.

We are experiencing the same excep-
tional mild weather for the time of year
as many others; it may not be season-
able, but it has been extremely pleasant
for those who had decorative work, and
at the same time transient trade over the
counter has been greatly augmented bj'
it, at least that is our experience here.

The suppl}- of flowers has been good,
with hardly enough to go around, up till
now, when roses are beginning to get
scarce, man\- houses being off crop.
However, bulbous stock is coming in and
helps materially to fill up the gap. Daf-
fodils are fine, and, the same as last year,
are favorite flowers, retailing at from 75
cents to $1 per dozen. Tulips, now being
longer stemmed, find a readier sale, fetch-
ing 75 cents per dozen.

Last year it was yellow and pink all the
w-hile, no reds at all. Owing to these cir-
cumstances, but few reds were ordered for
this v-ear, but there is the mistake; every-
thing since Christmas has been red — red
teas and so forth are the go. Valley is
exceedingly good, but it does not go so
well as formerly. \'iolets are plentiful
and the price has dropped to retail at
$1.50 per 100. Harrisii are scarce, but
callas are plentiful and have an unprece-
dented demand. .\lpha

Worcester, Mass.

With plentj' of sunshine and the tem-
perature not too low, we are getting
plenty of good flowers.

Von Sion and Trumpet Major narcissus
are now coming in in good salable condi-
tion, and tulips in a greater variety- of
colors and plenty of stem. \a\j of the
valley has improved a great deal, and is
now moving much better than earlier in
the season.

Trade started in rather slowly the first
of the week, but steadied up bj- the mid-
dle and is running very smoothly at the
present time, with nothingextraordinary
in sight. A. H. L.

THE ALBERT DICKINSON GO.

DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

GRASS S[EDS

FOR

Parks, Tennis Courts, Lawns, &g.

In fancy 1 and 2 pound packages and bulk.
SFECIAI. FBICES TO THE TBADE.

cmoA.00, iXviv.

Q'F.TlTIQl-AWN GRASS

|^A^J^^i^|i^$12 oOperlOOlba.

Finest QuaUty Ever Offered Retails i" 30c. lb. i

J. CHAS. McCULLOUGH, SEEDSMAN,

RECLEANER AND JOBBER GRASS SEEDS.

'"cir^r Second & Walnut Sts.. Cincinnati, 0.

Send for Illustrated Ciitrtlogues.

Please mention the American Florist.

THREE NEW
CALIFORNIA

SWEET PEAS

Originated by
M. Lynch, Menio Park, Calif.

TME BRIDE

THE BRIDE

liis beautiful lartie, white-
edL'-d variety is the best
White Sweet Pea to date. It is a pure white
selection from Mrs. Eckford and is the-
strongest gerininator among all the white-
seeded varieties — so often poor growers.
Grown for the cut-flower market of Sau
Francisco in competition with the other high
class whites, it has brought the highest fig-
ures over them all, taking first rank among
all the whites. The flowers are pure white of
fine substance, large and of true grandiilora
type. Beside this every seed will grow. Per-
fect flowers wer*^ cut as earlv as .Vpril 16 last
ye:ir. Price, per lb., $2.00:1-4 lb.. 60c: oz.,
20c: pkt..10c.

The Cornell Bulletin In oamlnK the best Sweet
Peas ijf each color, classes The Bride first as a
white, wltb Emily Henderson second and

which we have ever handled.'

Prof. Tracy, in a recent review of some of the
newer Sweet Peas says: "The especial merit ot
this variety (The Bride) Is In Us lentith. strength
and grace of flower stem, and the disposition uf
the blooms thereon, being one of our best sort*
In these respects, and forming an exceedingly
graceful bunch."

ngslde of Ex-
tra P:;arly Blanche Ferry it was In bud In ft'J days,
while the latter showed no sign of buds at that
time. It blooms two weeks earlier than Extra
Blanche Ferry. The standard is pink, shading
to bright ro?e. wings buff suffused with pink.
Grandltiura style. A great advance on Duke of
York. Price, 1-4 lb., 60c; oz., 20c;
pkt., lOc.

soft pink, of the shade of Day-
break Carnation, the lightest self among all
Sweet Pens. The form and size are perfect.
Rev. W. T Hutchlnssaysof It: "It Isldlflerent
from all our other self-pinks and a good thing. "
Price, f-4 lb., 60c; oz.,20c; pkt., lOc.

VflUGHflN'S SEED STORE.

84 & 86 RANDOLPH STREE^
CHICAGO.

<B BRECK £ SONS, m

GROWERS OF

Peas. Beans and Sweet corn

JOBBERS AND DEALERS IN

GARDEN 5EED5

Wholesale Catalogue Now Ready ^ OP ALL KINDS

i8 N. Clark St., CHICAGO.

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NEW • GIANT • ESCHSCHOLTZIAS.

"THE GOLDEN WEST."

Ma pkt., J.'^ ui.
New Giant Fancj Cosmci^. six s|ilrii,liil varieties,
separate, $1 oz.; Giant c.imikis. >pli'iidid mi.ved,
65c oz.; Calliopsis " California Siiiilii'uMis." $1 oz.
Special rates given on Cosmos in uiiantity; Apple
Geranium, fresh, $1 per 1000 seeds; New Large
Flowering Zonale Geranium, $2.50 oz. ; Ipoma^a,
"Heavenly Blue," $1 oz.. $12 lb.; Laurustinus
srandiflora, $1 oz. ; Zinnias, "New Curled and
Crested," 50c oz. ; $51b. ; Nasturtium Good Venture
Mixture, 60c lb,; $8 per 15 lbs.; Seatorthia elegans
(Palm) 40c per 100 seeds, $3 per 1000 seeds. Send
tor trade list ot Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Cacti.
MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD.

Ventura-by-the-Sea, Cal.

Always mention Amerloan Florlit.

TOKIO

NURSERY GO.

Headquarters lor

i^^m^^s\ JAPAN LILIES.
^^^^^CYCAS REVOLUTA,
„,^^ PLANTS, SEEDS.

"''S?^ ETC,

Writ© for CataloKue.

Tokio Nursery Co.,

KOMAGOME.
TOKIO, JAPAN.

Cable Address: "Nursehv Co. Tokio.

iSgS.

The a me rican F l o r i s t.

699

Do Not Buy Carnation Cuttings

At a less price than it costs to grow them'
and expect good stock. Our prices are
as low as good stock can be sold for.

White Cloud ]

Gold Niieget I

Empress « -> nn ni»r Am

^;r.e^i7"*'*'*'^M'^"^^^'°°

A^ ! J?^;; 75 00 per 1000.

Conch bhell ^

Psyche I

Painted Lady J

Daybreak. .j;2.iiO per ICO; J!l<S.OO per tOO

Jubilee 3.50 per lOO; 30 00 per lOOO

Eldorado

Meteor .
Bridesmai

% 2.00 per 100

•; r 15.00 per

1000

FLORA HILL

C. A. Dana

Victor

% 5.00 per 100

' ,, ; 40.00 per

Morello I ^

Mayor Pingree .

Nivea 1 S 3 00 Der too

Edith Foster 5; ^ ^^^

.lahns I ^

Scon' I ^ *-5° P'"" '™

■?, " I 1200 per 1000

McGowan J *^

Triumph "|

Mrs. McBurney ( f 2.50 per 100

H. Keller j" 20.00 per 1000

Armazindy 1

H. F. UTTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

[VELINA

Is the grandest mid- winter carnation extant. This is the
unanimous opinion of all who have seen it growing and
predict for it a grand future. -^ -m Surpasses Wm. Scott.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, Sedamsville, O.

Los Angeles, Cal.

Heavy rains continuing over several
days have greatly improved matters in
this locaHty, but sharp frosts followed,
making the air decidedly chilly and sharp.

Redlands and Riverside and vicinities
were treated to a genuine snowstorm.
It was a rare sight to see the orange trees
laden with their wealth of golden fniit,
and the branches bending and many
breaking under the over burden of their
mantle of snow. The temperature was
above freezing and the only damage was
the breaking of the branches.

The Board of Horticultural Commis-
sioners of Los Angeles county report
that under their orders and supervision
more than 700,000 citrus trees have
been fumigated during the year. The
cyanide process has been used e.xclusively
and gives great satisfaction. Some of
our florists and nurserymen are experi-
menting with the process to cleanse all
stock from scale and mealy bug.

The seed business is showing a decided
improvement since the rain and the deal-
ers are correspondingly happy.

The Germain Fruit Company have
recently exported 25,000 pampas plumes.
This company are the largest dealers in
plumes on this coast.

Mrs. M. B. Boyce, one of the leading
growers of Santa Monica, will only con-
fess to two white frosts this winter.

The University Farmers' Institute,
inider the auspices of the University of
California, had a three days' meeting in
Los Angeles on January 3, 4, 5, conducted
by Prof A. J. Cook, of Pomona College.
Much valuable practical information in
relation to fruits and flowers was dis-
seminated.

A visit to the floral stores shows ready
sale for all good stock that is brought in.

H. McTier in charge of the famous
Gould place at Santa Barbara was in the
city attending the Farmers' Institute as
a delegate.

Mr. J. H. Ross, of the Park Nursery Co.,
Pasadena, has been incapacitated for two
weeks with a boil in the ear. One of the
firm says he is afflicted with a swelled
head since that city made such a great
show at the Tournament of Roses.

Sweet peas (I mean the blooms) are for
sale at some of the stores this week.

Tailby's New
Scarlet Carnation

3>500 Rooted Cuttings

SOLD AT THE E-XHIBITION IN THE

BOSTON FLOWER HARKET

LAST SATURDAY

««

Wellesley

9f

The most brilliant colored and prolific Carnation of the day. Unequalled
for Constitution, Habit of Growth, Stem and Calyx. Flowers measure
from two to two and one half inches across. Is is endorsed by the Leading
Boston Florists. The blooms sold for $8.00 per 100, wholesale, at Christmas..

Rooted Cuttings ^o^v Ready: f;r*75pe^*aV"

CASH WITH ORDER OR SATISFACTORY REFERENCE.

J. TAILBY & SON,

Wellesley, flass.

Kathleen Pantlind

DAYBREAK x SCOTT.

rrice $1.50 per li; $10. 00 per 100. jj-lhrn per 1000.

Premium — 5 Red Wave with every 100
Kathleen Pantlind.

IS a much more substiintial
flower than Daybreak; color
a shade or two darker and en-
tirely rust proof. Can be seen at
Vaughan, McKeller & Winter-
son's every Wednesday and.
Saturday'.

flOrr & LBMKE,

Paul p. 0., E. GRAND RAPIDS. MICH.

FIREFLY

A RUST PROOF CARNATION
FOR BUSINESS.

lirinht s.-avlet and POSITIVELY RUST PROOF. .\s produ.-tive as s.-ott. Rooted
Cuttings Feb. 15th. JilO per 100, $75 per lOoO. Send for descriptive list of Firefly and.
fifteen other novelties of '98. fifteen varieties of '97 and older standard sorts.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON.

Grand Haven, Mich.

NATHAN SMITH & SON

Wholesale Florists

•A*
SpecialtiesJ«,^v< *^ ADRIAN, MICH.

CHRYSANTEMUMS
CARNATIONS vr»J«^
AND VIOLETS^..*^

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED
Mention Ajuerloan Florlat.

50,000 Flat-Grown GflRNftTlONS

STRONG STOCK. per 100 per lOOO

Daybreak *3.00 »1500

Scott "^"^ '^""

Rose Queen

Tidal Wave 150

Portia 150

RobKoy (new) 10.00

Jubilee 3 00

Snow gueen 10.00

Silver Spray ISO

L. McGowan 1.50

Eldorado. Meteor 3.0U

Flora mil 500

Triumph, Armazindy 3.00

Pluto, new, and Uncle Sam, new, both
varieties 1000

16 00
13.00
12.00-

Cash

lith order. HENRY A. NIEMEYER. Erie. Pa.
Please mention American Florist.

700

The American Florist.

Jan. 2g,

Pittsburg.

BUSINESS FAIR AND PRICES LOW. — KLON-
DIKE FEVER AMONG FLORISTS. — CHANGES
IN THE SEED TRADE.

Trade continues in a fairly good condi-
tion and is generally satisfactory, taking
•everything into consideration; stock of
all kinds, with the exception of roses, is
abundant, and of good quality, and prices
low enough to command a much larger
trade than is being done. Roses are sell-
ing, retail at from $1.50 per dozen up;
carnations, 35 to 50 cents per dozen, very
fine ones bringing more. Tulips, freesias
and narcissus 50 cents. Lilies from $1.50
up; violets 50 cents per bunch up.

It is reported among the trade that one
of our heaviest firms, growers, have the
Klondike fever verj' strong, and are
seriously contemplating the advisability
of selling out and going there this season.

Mr. John Muchi, of Sharon, Pa., is
sending some fine carnations to market
here and this week he sent to Mr. Gustave
Ludwig several specimen of seedling car-
nations white, yellow, yellow pink-edged
and a very dark red that have more than
ordinary merit, none of them are named as
yet. Mr. Ludwig reports trade fair, this
Aveek he has secured the order for two deco-
rations atthe Willard Hotel for the annual
banquet of the Medical Society and also
the "Elks" of that place, being one of the
latter himself, he will know how to place
the stag's head in the proper position.

Messrs. C. Beckert & Co., 05 Ohio
street, Allegheny City, flour and grain
merchants have bought the fixtures,
■drawers, etc., of the seed department of
Mr. Dell and will open a complete seed
■department at once with a full assort-
ment of new fresh seeds. They have been
selling a few seeds for about three vears

but will now be able to supplj- an3- quan-
tity' in full variety of farm, garden or
flower seeds; the firm is Al in every way
and will no doubt do a large business in
the new venture.

Mr. Wyland of De Haven, suftered the
loss of having his barn unroofed on Tues-
day' night, the big wind storm of Satur-
day night started it and the second one
finished the job by removing it; beyond a
few trees, no other damage was done; his
greenhouses fortunatelv were not injured
at all.

Mr. Wm. J. Boas, representing Edwards
& Docker, Philadelphia, was a visitor
this week. Kkgia.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

The annual meeting of the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society was held at
the court house on Wednesdaj- afternoon,
January 12. Officers for 1S98 were elected
as follows; President, (ieorge Saltford;
vice-president, Herman Asher; treasurer,
Jas. S. Sloan; secretary, A. A. Loughren.
.\uditing, exhibition and essay committees
were appointed and matters connected
with the exhibition for next fall were dis-
cussed at length.

The annual dinner took place in the
evening at the Nelson House. The tables
were lavishly decorated and in all respects
the occasion was a notable success. Presi-
dent Saltford in his address stated that
there are now 123 members enrolled and
that although the exhibitions have not
been profitable financially, the societj' is
in a prosperous condition and has a bal-
ance in the treasury. Other speakers were
Patrick O'Mara, R. E. Council, John L
Piatt, F. L. Atkins, C. B. Weathered and
C. J. Reynolds, and T. J. MacPherson
sang several songs.

Caladiums.

An inquiry is received as to how to keep
caladiums from rotting. L. Minn, the
inquirer, states that he has been keeping
them in a basement on dry sand awaj- from
drip in a temperature of about 50°. The
temperature in which they have been kept
is entirely too low. They should never be
subjected to a lower temperature than
55°, and 60° is better. The best way to
do now is to remove all the decayed parts
and apply pulverized charcoal to the
wounds, and place them in as high a tem-
perature as is indicated above. It is a
mistake to keep them too dry when at
rest, but since they have developed a ten-
dency to rot moisture applied now might
accelerate the trouble. Bury them in dry
sand in a (50^ temperature and await
developments. Examine them occasion-
alh' to ascertain whether the rotting
tendency has ceased or not; if it has, all
is well; if not, it will be difficult to save
them. Hereafter when acaladium shows
a tendency to go to rest in the autumn,
allow it to do so gradually by withhold-
ing water at longer intervals each time,
but do not keep them entirely dry or they
will rot in the center. The low tempera-
ture is at the bottom of all the trouble of
rotting in this case, I feel sure. L. E.

Mendota, III.— Samuel Edwards, the
widely known nurseryman and horti-
culturist, died January 24. He estab-
lished the "Evergreens" in Lamoille in
1854, had been president of the State Hor-
ticultural Society and a writer of note on
nursery subjects.

La Grange, III. — Mr. Frank Nielsen
has removed from Riverside and now has
three greenhouses at this place.

'SPECIAL OFFER" OF EASTER .< J*
^ o!* FLOWERING STOCK

DREER'S

AZALEAS

Wi^ are carryiui; in stuck MU imineuse quantity of A/aleas for Kubter lorciut;; the
plants are in ^ood condition and finely set with buds; the varieties we offer are only the
best commercial sorts.

As these plants can be more safely shipped when in bud, we wish to impress the
importance of early orders. We will not be responsible for injuries arising from late
shipments when the buds are developed.

Size in Diam. Per Doz. Per 100

5-in. pots, nice bush v crowns 10 to 12 -IS. 00 $40.00

n ' " 12 to 15 9.00 70.00

WE CAN FURNISH THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES ALL GRAND

SPECIMEN PLANT5

BERNHARDT ANDREAS ALBA.

A. BORSIG,

DEUTSCHE PERLE,

DR. D. MOORE,

EMPRESS OF INDIA.

PUNCTULATA,

SIMON MARDNER.

VERVjtNEANA,

MME. VAN DER CRUYZEN

SPECIMEN AZAI.T

Pot-Orown Lilacs for Forcing.

Fine Dot-grown plants, bushy and covered with buds,
■Charles X, ana Mane Lajjraye, 50c each.

Metrosideros Tloribunda. Bottle Brush.

We have a fine lot of both tree and bush shaped
plants of this useful plant, in fine shape for forcing for
Easter.

Bush shaped plants with 12-inch bushy crowns, Jl
each.

Standards with stems 20 inches high and 12 to 15
inch crowns, Jl.SO each.

^.^

crow ns $2 iiO o

10.00

10.00

a.ou

3.00

2.00

3.00

2.b0

2.50

uh at $1.00; 18-incli at 11.50; 20-ilioh at 2.00
:-h at $i.50; 24-inch at $5.00: 28-ineh at 7.50

Acacia Armata.

A pretty spring flowering variety which produces
its flowers in globular heads from the axils of the foliage
in such a manner as to completely envelope the plant in
a pleasing light yellow; an excellent plant for Easter
forcing, succeeding under the same culture as the
Azaleas. We ofter a fine lot of well-budded specimen
plants in 7 and 8-inch pots, 26 to 30 inches high, $2.00
and |2.50 each.

See our Flower Seed "Ad" in this Number.

HENRY A. DREER, 7.4 chestnut st.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

iSc;S.

TjI !■: A MF R I C. I X F L O R I S T.

701

Indianapolis.

TRADE STEADY. — HAD WEATHER.— THIEVES
VISIT THE STORE OF A. WIEGA.ND & SON.

Since my last report the store trade has
been steadilj' incrcashif;, and is now
reported very satisfactory; on Market
also a very decided improvement is
noticeable. In consequence the grower
finds ready sale at fair prices for his
flowers.

Every florist if he is an owner of glass,
has been on needles on account of the
extraordinary weather we have had.
Even the traditional oldest citizen can
not remember anj-thing like it in January.
The wind blowing a gale at the rate of
55-58 miles an hour for at least twelve
hours, then sunshine for a day or two,
followed b}' a thunderstorm, then an-
other gale as bad as the first one, and to
cap the climax, the announcement of a
cold wave.

As present indications are that very lit-
tle building will be done this year, the
man w-ith the clear C3'press lumber has
poor prospects in Indianapolis.

Air. Chas. Schafer, of Chicago, paid a
visit to Indianapolis florists on Monday.
He spoke very interestingly about his
houses and his way of growing carna-
tions. Mr. Schafer admired the clean
appearance of the buildings in our smoke-
less city.

During the night from Sunday to Mon-
day thieves paid a visit to the store of
A. Wiegand & Son, entering the store
through an adjoining greenhouse. The
only things taken were three overcoats
and several pairs of trousers out of an
anteroom; but to judge from the way
they searched drawers and scattered
papers around, they were after more val-
uable things. Their search was in vain,
however.

Mrs. Chas. Rieman who grows Albertini
for the first time this year, is very enthu-
siastic about this carnation in general,
and particularh' so about a lighter col-
ored sport of it, that happened to be
among the lot she bought. This reminds
me, that at the state meeting show of
last week the judges awarded the certifi-
cate for the best pink to a vase of Albertini,
which goes to show that in spite of many
good pink carnations of more recent
introduction, Mr. Dorner's old favorite
is still decidedly in it.

Some of the florists are making up a
party to pay a visit to the South Park
Floral Com]5any, in New Castle, to see
how this company grows those magnifi-
cent cut flowers they exhibited at our
last two shows. F.

Salt Lake City. — The Florists' Society
held its last meeting at the offices of the
Hubbard Floral Co.'sgreenhouses. There
was an unusually large attendance. Mr.
James Williams of the citj^ cemetery read
an interesting paper on the leading varie-
ties of spring flowering plants, which was
foUovi-ed by a general discussion on topics
of interest to gardeners and florists.

Portsmouth, N. H. — Robert E. Cap-
stick was married to miss Mary A. Quin-
lan on January 20.

Herbaceous Perennials

THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN AMERICA.

P/EONIES, PHLOX, IRIS, DELPHINIUMS,
ETC., ETC.

The Reading Nursery, BEADING, MASS.

ESTABLISHEn 1851.

When writing mention the American Florist.

pmiR5^"'f[Ri»

^^^

IN THE WEST

1708

H-HAisnosi

Chicago

fldianiuiii Farleuense

beautikll plants.

In y-lnch pots, at J'.UW per dozen.

EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor,

"■; r~ ~. Chestnut Hill,

Money Order Office. ohia d.

Station H. Phila PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

A FEW LARGE

Pandanus Utilis and...
Latania Borbonica

John Welsh Young. Oermantown, Fa.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES,

JUST ARRIVED !

CocosWe(lilelianafeo^o°rors,'r6:oo.

SIEBRECHT & SON. New Rochelle, N. Y.

New York Office. W.l Fifth Avenue.

The New Imperial Violet.

exqiiiBltely fratrrani. very prolitlcand the must eno
mous double flowers ever seen on a Violet, a
splendid keeper ant] ehlpper; not over two doz sent
to any one order. Price $■^,50 per doz. Plants by
malt. Address ttieorltflnator

W. L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

Come and see the moat superb Njt of violets ever grown

Rooted Cultinas, S.T (if th.' li:iaini; kinds. 60c per
hundred, free deliviTx. I uill mve t'ood count,
rash with orders.

S. D. BRANT,

THE CLAY CENTER FLORIST. CLAY CENTER. KAS.

FEBRUARY OFFER.

per 100
Alternanthera, Yellow, SI. 50: Red ...S2.00

English Ivy 3.00

Begonias, 5 var 3.00

Oxalis Floribunda 2.50

Geraniums, 16 Var., 2-in. pots 2.50

Pansy Plants 1.00

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O.

uHLHA LlHYlO «m#

LEUGOTHE

..^i^Green and Bronze,^t^

(If all wholesale florists— or
^...^ \\rite the Introducer for free
OpQiyO samples and information

OrnM I Oi • • HARLAN P. KELSEY,

150 Tremont Building. - BOSTON. MASS.

Do the American Florist a small favor.
Alention the paper when writing adver-
tisers.

Palms,

Pandanus Veitcliii,
FerncS and flraucarias.

IN ANY QUANTITY.

JOHN SCOTT.

Keap Street Greenhouses,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention American Ftorlnl,

.^■?&g-:&g-€-:&&&:&&&&gi6-;&g&:&g-:&:g^.

f ROBERT CRAIG \

I Roses, Palms f

^

jj^ and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

%, Market and 49th Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

SPECIALTIES

IN BB8T VAKIBTIKS.
ROSES, from :i-lnob pota.

CARNATIONS, for faU dellrerr.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.
SMILAX.

VIOLETS.
Prtoea low. Send for ll«t.

WOOD BROTHERS. FlSHKILL, N. V .

FERNS...

In fine asBortment. from 2^ In. pots, S3. 00

per 100: «i37.00 per 1000 .

CHAS. T. DARLING, Stony BrooK.L I., N.Y.

Mention American Florls

LAST CALL

FOR CHANGES IN OUR

New
Dlreoiopu....

6tl] EDITION

K you have moved, changed
firm name, commenced busi-
ness, or built new houses since
Jan. I, 1896, tell us about it.

AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY,

324 Dearborn Street, Chicag:o.

702

The American Florist.

Jan. 2Q,

Judges' Scale of Points.

NEW YORK florists' CLUB.

The point system of judging is in force
■at exhibitions of the New York Florists'
Club. The scales given below have been
adopted by them for 1898, and should be
of interest to those having to do with
similar exhibitions:

DECORATIVE AND MADE VP WORK.

Novelty in design 1."'

Artistic arrangement 4.t

Harinonv in color '^0

Quality of material 10

FIUTITS AND VEGETABLES

Quality

Size

Color or finish

Other points

ino

MANUFACTUUED AKTICLEr*.

Utility 30

Durability - 20

■Simplicity 25

Cheapness. ...■■■. 25

100

CVT FLOWERS.

Form 20

Substance 20

Color ... 20

Foliage . . .
Rarity ....
Fragrance or ■

Cultural perfection .

Foliag;e

Effectiveness

Rarity..

Desirability for sener

100

COLLECTIONS.

Number of kinds 25

Rarity. 25

Cultural perfection 15

< 'orrectness of nomenclatvire 15

Desirability for general culture .... 20

100

Grafting Belle Siebrecht Rose.

L. Minn complains that his Belle Sie-
brecht roses are not vigorous and wishes
to know if in theabsenceof Manetti stock
on which to graft this rose he could root-
graft on the briar. We will presume he
means the Enghsh dog rose (Kosacanina).
The claim is made by some of the English
and other European rosarians that this
briar as a stock suits the less vigorous
roses best, of which "Belle" may be clas-
sified as one, on which to work them;
then again in some quarters it is believed
•Chat this briar has a predispositiori to
take a rest in winter, which, if true, is a
serious drawback when the object in view
is rosesfor winterblooming. My own pri-
vate opinion is that the variety grafted
(the scion) has as much, if not more, to do
with the inclination to rest as has the stock
upon which it is grafted. The best Belle Sie-
brecht that I have heard of have been
those grafted on the Manetti and grow-
ing in a solid bed. This rose, like most
hybrid teas, is subject to black spot, and
if'it can be kept clear of this malady fairly
good returns may be looked for even when
:grown on its own roots. It should be
grown in a temperature of not less than
60° at night, and 2" or 3° higher will do
it no harm. L.

Carnations
Chrysanthemums

NEW AND STANDARD VARIETIES

best stall. iMi-il -."lis.
WEBER & SONS,

.1 IWI8 and 1897 as well as the
-.'lis. Address

Oakland, Md.

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NEW GflRNflTlON «• ^- si«««"s ^ »"■

"Mrs.S.A.Northway"

.4 soft shell pink, developing to
nearly pure white.

OUR MASTERPIECE.

We shall commence shipping soon.

Orders hooked now and
tilled in rotation

PRICE:

Newer fieraniuffls«

Mme. Bruant, Mme. Jaulen, Fleure Poite-
vine, J. Sallier and J. Ricaud. Fine stock
from 2' 1-inch pots, $5.00 per JOO,^,.s*vS«v««
ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 per JOO:
$25.00 per 1000. Net c;xs,h.^.J*J*J*

^ I GENERAL LIST OF GERANIUMS.

A superb stock in quality and variety of
all the finest sorts, from 2'+-in. pots, named.
$25 per JOOO; unnamed, $20 per J000.^J<
ROOTED CUTTING, $12.50 per 1000.
Net casii.jt.jt^'tj*^-*

Fuchsias^

A grand lot of summered-over stock in
small pots that will make early blooming
plants, $3 per J00.^"*.s«v««>.<

Make the following statement
to the readers of the American
FloristvS'.e'*,^^

As originators and intro-
ducers of
"Silver Spray,"
"Tidal Wave,"
"Daybreak,"
and "Rose Queen,"
each of which has, we believe,
proven even better than we
claimed for them. 'We NO"W
say for 1898 that

"Mrs. S. A. Northway"

possesses all the good points
that goto make up a first-class
and profitable cut flower sort,
and that we introduce it with
even more confidence than we
did the others.

It is an extra strong grower.

It is free from rust or disease.

It is a profuse bloomer.

It has exeedingly strong stiff
stems.

It is of exquisite form full and
double.

The flower is high built,
petals serrated.

The calyx does not burst.

It is delightfully fragrant (a
quality lacking in many new^
ones. )

SEND

OU/i PRICE LIST now ready, contains prices on many other plants. FOR

I W. P. SIMMONS & CO., Geneva, Ohio. |

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THE MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO., St. Louis, Mo.

...OFFER...

Oreennoiise and Bedding Plants.

per doz.
Alternantheras. 5 best varieties, stock

plants. 3 inch pots. $ .tX) '.

3 plants In a pot, 2-lnch pots 40

AsparaeuB Plumosus. 3-lnch pots 2 (H)

4 ' ;s.uo ;

Clirysanthemums— Oolden Weddlne.H.Rla-
man. Ivory. II. Sunderhruch, Major Bon-
naffon. The Queen. Vlvland-Morel, and

many others, strong, 2J^-lnch pots 50

Citrus Otahelte, dwarf orange, 2-inch pots. . .^A)
4-lnch pots. . 2.0(1
5-inch pots.. 3.(H)
t;-lDCh pots.. 4.0U
ibrelia plant—

2-inch pots.. .40

3 inch pots. . .75
4-inch pots.. 1.50
ti-lnch pots . 3 OU
7 inch pots . 4.00
21nch pots.. .tK)
3-Inch pots,. 1.25
4-lnch poto.. 3.00

Sword Feme— Nephrolepls Exaltata—

2}.61nchpots.. .75

" " " 3-inch pots.. 1.25

4-lnch pots.. 2.00

" " 5 inch pots. . 3.00

" CordataCompacta— 21.6-ln. pota 1.25 10.00

3-inch pots.. 2.00

4-inch pots.. 3.00

" " Nephrolepis Bostonlensis—

4-inch pots.. 2.00 15 00
Geraniums— a very choice assortment of 40
varieties— 2 Inch pots. . .50 3.50

3-Inch pots., .m 5.00

4 inch pots.. l.(R) 7.00
Hydrangea OtaliBa— 5 and tiinch pota. . 3 00
Kosea— a nice assortment of Teas, send list

of wants for prices— 2, 3 and 4lncli puts..
Selaglnelia Bmlleana— 2k-Incii pots.. .50 4.00

3 Inch pots.. 1.00 8.00

Cyperua Alternlfolius,

Ferns, In assortment—

HARDY SHRUBS.

Per doz. 100.
Hydrangea Panlculata, extra heavy. 3-year 2.00 15.00
Hibiscus Moscheutos. herbaceous, 2-year. .. 1.00 7.00

Magnolia Glauca, extra 9.00

Calycanthus Florida, 2-year, extra 2.00

Clematlsa Paniculta, 2-year, extra 2.00

Yucca Fllamentoaa.: 1.00

BULBS AND ROOTS.

Amaryllis Formosslsslma

2d Blze

" " 3d size

Cannas. dry roots— Chaa Henderson, Flor-
ence VaughaUj^ Mme. Crozy. Paul Mar-
quant, " ■ -- ^

6.00
4 00
2.00

Paul Brua
Charlotte, Austria,
strong roots. ,

Metalllca, Queen
Italia. Pres. Carnot;

6.00
10.00
15.00

6.00
10 00
15.00

Dahlias assorted, strong roots 1.25 10.00

Ismene Calathina, fine strong routs 1 .00 8 00

Madeira Vine, roots 25 2.00

PaBOnias. fine assortment 2.00 15.00

LATANIA BORBONICA
Fan Palm.

4-inch pots 3.00 25.00

5-lDchpots 500 40.00

5-lnch pota.atronger 6.00

Send orders to....

ST. LOUIS CUT FLOWER CO.

1620 OLIVE STREET,

ST. LOUIS, MO.

iSqS.

The American Florist.

703

The American Carnation Society.

The next meeting of this society will be
held in Chicago, February 17 and 18,
1S!)8. The headquarters of the society
will be the Auditorium hotel, they having
given us a rate of $8 per day on the
American plan and $1.00 per day on the
European plan. This rate is, considering
the standing of the Auditorium, a very
1 low one, and we can congratulate our-
selves on being thus favored.

Mr. J. T. Anthony has been appointed
superintendent of the exhibition, and all
i IK I uirics regarding space and other mat-
ters |)ertaining to the exhibition should
be addressed to him at 318 Wabash ave-
nue, Chicago. All shipments of flowers
are to be made to the same address, and
they nnist all be prepaid in full.

The exhibition and the meeting will
both be held in the Auditorium hotel, and
with such an efficient man as Mr. Anthony
at the head of the exhibition, it will cer-
tainly not be the fault of the Chicago Flo-
rists' Club if the coming meeting and exhi-
bition are not the best in the history of
the society.

For entry cards and premium lists
address the secretary, Albert M. Herr,
Lancaster, Pa.

Signed: \V. N. Rcdd, President.

Attest: Alhert M. IIerr, Sec'y.

BUY YOUR ROOTED

Carnation Cuttings

THAT ARE
«ROWN FROM EXTRA FINE nEALTHY STOCK.

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. I S 2.00 per 100.

Alaska
McCow:

Albertin

Scott I SIS. GO per 1000.

Keller J

iph. 1

Armazindy S 4.00 per 100.

McBurney

Flora Hill S 5.00 per 100.

Mayor Pinsree 1

■" Best stock " is cheapest. We took
most all the carnation prizes at the
tecent St. Louis show.,^^j*j*<^j*^

SOUTH PARK FLORAL GO.

NEW CASTLE, IND.

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^ Experiences

% ... WITH . . .

CARNATIONS

3 Ready now. Send me your

^ address on a postal and receive

^ them regularly, during the

3 season. ^ ^ S

% ALBERT M. HERR,

:a LANCASTER, PA.

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Rooted Carnation Cuttings

Ready Feb. 1st.

All orders will be dlled
In rotation. Send your
ordere in now.

M. A. Hunt Floral
Co. Terre Haute. Ind.

P. O. Box 235.

■ 100

\Vm. Soott J1..T0

Lizzie McGowan.. l.-'iO

Daybreak 2.00

Albertini 1.50

Alaska 1.00

Rose Queen 1.50

Bridesmaid 2.00

THE NEW vvvvvvvv
.^.^.vCARNATION

Cerise Queen

The best dark pink we have seen or grown.
Orders booked now. $10 per hundred. ■^"*..^

Mayor Pingree

$5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000

JOHN BREITMEYER & SONS,

DETROIT, MICH.

VV ANTED Carnation growers to look into the merits of

NEW GflRNflTION "ftRGYLE"

and be convinced that it is the coming commercial variety of its color.

READY MARCH 1st. Price. $2.00 per dozen: $10.00 per 100: $75.00 per 1000.
Sc'Ud for circular for full description and a selcM't oTniirnv nnno ivn...iA rin..!. niiinir^n

listornion-ynuikfrsincinvsantherauras. STOLLERY BROS., ArgyiB Park, CHICAGO.

Anybody
Can Grow«^«^

Genesee

COMMERCIAL

WHITE

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Originators;

HARHON & BURR,
Darien, N. V.

■ I'rices. Cin-ulars. etc.. :

Carnation

LDAN'L B. LONG, s.ia Agent, BUFFALO, N. Y. _

^ CARNATIONS.

WHITE CLOUD-White.

QOLD NUOOET-Yellow.

NEW YORK (Wardl-Bright cerise pink.

MRS. JAMES DEAN (Ward)-Clear silvery pink.

JOHN YOUNG (Ward) -White.

BON TON (Ward) -Scarlet.

Prices for above varieties: $2,00 per doz., $10.00
per 100, $75.00 per 1000.

We will also have Cerise Queen (Breitmeyer),
Argyle (StoUery), Jack Frost (Swayne), Em-
press (Swayne).Ei'elina(Witteistaetter), Fire-
ay (Hancock), Pyche (Hill), Painted Lady
(Hill), and Mrs. S. A. Northway (Simmons).

All good 18y7 novelties and other standard varieties
at reasonable prices.

^^^ Chrysanthemums.

MRS. C. H. PEIRCE -Yellow.

:i=)c each, $;i50 per doz., $2.5.00 per 100.
SNOW QUEEN -White.

.50c each. 8.5.00 per doz.. $35 00 per 100.
MERRY CHRISTMAS -Late While.

35c each, $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100.

1(1 for Des.T
Kc!i(iv .!((

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Pric

, 1S98.

List.

F. CORNER & SONS CO.

LA FAYETTE, IND.

CARNATIONS

STRONG, HEALTHY ROOTED CUTTINGS
Ready Feb. 1st and Later

Includina Morello, Flora Hill, Daybreak, Wni.
Scott. Lizzie McGowan. Ivory, Silver Spray, Emily
I'icrs.m. Goldfinch, Eldorado, and others. Send
III-- ;i list of what you want and get prices before
\-.ii i-uy. We also have a fine lot of Carnation
:in-l \ i-.ilet blooms for sale. Write for prices.

CHAS. CHADWIGK,

Lock Box II.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

It is good business policy to mention
the American Florist when you write to
our adveilisers.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

ROSES.

Brjdesmaid \

pL'mbI SI.50 per 100,

LlFrlnce. ■.■.■.•■.•■::•.■... ;;:;::;: *'2- so per looo.

Meteors I Cuttings.

Kaiserin J

CARNATIONS.

WilllamScott 1

Nancy Hanks

Tidal Wave I SI. 00 per lOO.

Portia f $7.50 per lOOO.

Lizzie McCowan I

Kohinoor J

Daybreak I

Emma Wocher I

Co®ld®f?nch SI. 50 per lOO.

Lizzie cHbert:.:.::::::::-.:::s'2-5o per looo.

Harrison's White I

Bridesmaid J

Nivea >S3.00 per 100.

Jubilee ) S25.00 per lOOO.

No order for lees than KMI of one varletv accepted

FINE ROSE PLANTS

From 2^-liich pots. Ready Fehruary IJth

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO.

50.000 ROOTED GUT TINGS

CARNATIONS

Daybreak, Roseyueen. $1,25 per 100. or $10.00 per 1000;
H, Keller, w. Scott. Thoa. Cartledge. $1,00 per 100. or
$7.30 per lOOO; Lizzie McGowan. 75c per 100. or $6.50 per
1000: Ilar.-lBOn'B White, Victor $i. 00 per 100, or $15 00
per 1000

CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Two-Inch pots.
Major Bonnatfon. $:i.OI) per 1(H. or $30.00 per 1000: The
(,iueen. IMnk Ivory. *;) 1)0 per III). $-211.00 per 1000; Presi-
dent Smith, Eda Prass. $2 00 per 100, or $15 00 per 1000.

VIOLETS
Marie Louise. $« 00 per 1000; Uouble Alyssum, 2-lnch
pota, 7;")C per Itio. Cash wltli order or satlafactory
reference.

PAXTON GREENHOUSES,
C. E. Taube, Prop. Harrisburg, Pa.

NEW CARNATIONS.

Grown and tested Ave years.
ONEIDA— Pure pink, healthy; no rust; continuous

producer; largest size bloom.
RED JACKET— Bright red. fine stem and calyx;

rooted.

704

The a mer i ca n Florist.

Jan. 2g^

Providence, R. I.

Not long since your correspondent, in
company with several other gentlemen,
upon invitation visited Mr. S. J. Renter
at his place in Westerly, R. I. We were
met at the station by the genial host and
taken to his home, where a repast was
set before us. After an hour of social
intercourse we were shown about the
place, where we had the pleasure of dis-
cussing and contrasting the merits of the
several varieties of carnations, roses and
violets he grows. Mr. Renter has thirty-
one houses all equipped with modern
improvements, and everything neat. The
two new rose houses were especially fine
and the plants in perfect condition. We
could see why everything that conies
from his place was Al and always in
demand.

A seed imposter of German extraction
is among us again. He has succeeded in
victimizing several people about here.
One story he tells is that he is a member
of a big seed house in the west and spend-
ing a vacation for his health, and to paj'
expenses is introducing this choice seed.
He represents the plant perfectly hard}',
blooming profusely, a beautiful white
and pink flower, very attractive, etc. lie
displays the seed in a small bottle and
has a magnifying glass to show you that
there is no deception. He sells any quan-
tity you nia}' desire, but always insists
on amounts exceeding 50 cents. The
seeds are all right and every one will ger-
minate, and whoever plants them will
have as nice a batch of clover as they
ever saw. He is a man about 50, medium
height, dark complexion and fond of his
pipe and other good things, and his make-
up would be a good sign for :i fifth-
rate beer saloon.

Mr. Sidney Barker, of Harrington, R. I.,
takes the palm on violets. An eye wit-
ness said that a silver half dollar would
not cover some of the blooms he is picking.

Wm. Butcher reports unusual activity
in the line of funeral work for the past
few weeks. Little Rhodv.

Peoria, III.— J. C. Murray had the
decoration for the Clark reception at the
Woman's Club last week. It was perhaps
the most elaborate affair ever seen at
this club. The decorations were palms,
rubber and other plants, asparagus,
smilax and wild smilax. The only color
used, outside the supper room was poin-
settia bracts. The supper table decora-
tions were principallv American Beauties.

MAMMOTH
VERBENAS

Verbena Seed, lOOColovs, iip-iu-.i^ir, prr../.., %\M)
Coleus, avi-in. pots. lObest lir.M.rs p.r iiiij, i.oo
Send for price list nil" r.:i(l\ .ii i :i i-
nations, Geraniums, |.\.rh\\ s;il
viMs, f'oleus. ^ann:l^, iunl (,\ iMir;i ,ir
^■f■lv.•t I'hiiit

TI16 Morris Floral 60.

MORRIS. ILL.

CINERARIAS

FROM BEST STRAINS.

2i4-lDch pots per 100 $2.35

HVlnoh. etroDg plants per 100 tH.OO

V. A. SCHNEIDER, Lancaster, O.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VAKIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 75c per 100: $6.00 per 1000: $50 per 10000.

PACKED LIGHT, AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

We are the Larg:e8t Growers of A'erbenas in the country.

Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

50.000 SMILAX

byl

GERANIUMS per^lob.TaJ.OOperloS).'*'

< ■ — Cape May, N. J.

When wrltlDK mention American Klorlat.

.^.^VERBENAS..^.^

The finest i-.,li.rti,,ii in \ inrncii . :if> ini-i.-ties,
every one a :^«'ii] iii;iiiiiiH>iti ^i/r. slrilvini; iM>lors.
J^reeil as grass and as clean as a wlii.stle. ^^troDi;
plants, out of 2-inuh pots, full of cuttings. Jl.SOper
hundred; rooted cuttings. 60 cents per hundred,
$,5.00 per thousand.

SOUTH SIDE FLORAL CO.. Springfield, III.

GHRYSflNTH&MUMS.

STOCK PLANTS FROM BENCH.

Marion Henderson, Montmort, Ivory, Pink Ivory,

Queen (white and yellow), Wanamaker, etc.

Also a large collection of the best Ostrich

Plume varieties. All $1.00 per dozen;

$5.00 per hundred.

CHAS. L. MARSHALL. 67 Merrimac St.. Lowell. Mass.

Mention American Florist.

GERANIUMS

THAT WILL PLEASE

S A. Nutt, Beaute Foitevine, La
Pavorite, Heterauthe, 2 '4 -in. pots,
per 1000 J25 00.

Cash with OrdiT |. lease.

H. R. CARLTON, Wllloughby, 0.

JUST FOR FUN

Uoz. 100
$1.00 $7 00

YOU.

Begonia Rex, vailety. large plants, 3-

iDch pots to DUU

Begonia, KlowerloK. extra fine plants,

4-1 nch pots T-'i J-OO

Specimen plants, Geranium La Favorite. ti-lncl» pots.

20 cts. each. Cash with order. Come qulcK.

MCDONALD & STEELE.

109 S.Washington St., Crawfordsville, Ind.

PELARGONIUMS

Fronie-iii. pots iil 54.00 imt huM.lred:
13 ot the leading varieties. Mixed
varieties, $3.00 per hundred. I will
give you your money's worth. Cash
\\ith "order. Write to

S. D. BRANT. The Clay Center Tlorist.

CLAY CENTER, KAS.

Pedigree Cannas,

Our new Cannas. Rosemawr. Golden Penrl.
Maiden's Blush. Duke and Duehess of Marl-
boroufjh. Gloiiosa. Sunset. AUKUsia, Balti-
more. Philadelphia. A;c.. are the very beat.
Write for llatof new and standard varieties.

THE CONARD & JONES CO.

-•^ WEST GROVE, PA.

Seedlings ^ Cions

APPLE GRAFTS % ?» fc

Low Prices. Send List <.f Wriiils I..

D, S, LAKE, - Shenandoah, Iowa,

BOUGAINVILLEAS.

Beautiful for ''cutting'' or pot sale.

Free and durable, and bloominE for four to six
months of the year. Very easily handled and not
subject to any insect pests

Send for "C/Omments and Facts."

THEO. F. BECKERT. Glenfield, Pa.

V miles below PlttsburK. I'a

f]F#aa«(raicil

* Queens, l.i.-^-

,, r-- ">CnQNfiTiom.CHRYSnnTnmvnis'^
kCjinnns. GtRfiniums. Dnnum. ')

^fND rOR OUR PRICE tIST (j

p^i_CDr^iz)ip?:E:

Cold Fields at your door. - GERANIUMS.

Grown In soil In flats, ready to shift into :Hnch pots,
$15.00 perUmti, S. A. Nutt. Beaute Poltevlne, Mrs. K.
G. em, Van Dael and Uobt. Brett; the same In 2»t-
Inch pots. $20.iKi per liKHl.

Standard sorts, such as double Grant. Uruantl. La
Fayette. La Favorite. I-ie Pilot. Glolre de France. Hoff
Beech. Wonder. Mrs. .1. M, Gaar. .Jules Ferry, Centau-
reau and others. $l:j. INI per llXNt. In 2Vlnch pots, $18.00
per 1000. Mountain of Snow. In 2'^-lnchpot8. $2.60per
vm Mme. Sallerol. from flats. $1 .25 per 100. JIO.CO per lOOit

Aperatum, blue and white, from flats, 75c perlOOl*!. 00
per KKNi. Fuchsia, standard sorts, from flats. $1.50 per
1110. $12 00 per UNN). Feverfew Little Gem. from flats
$1 511 per lim, $'.i.)Ni per KKHi. Selection of sorts tore-
main with us. Cash to accompany all orders.

J. E. FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N. Y.

Tlie Wm. H. Moon Go.

MORRISVILLE, Bucks Co., PA.

Offer for Spring 1898 an Immense Stock of

DECIDIOLS TREES,

Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, and Vines

In ..:r.'.-il varicHv. of :ill sizes.
AV.' note especially. . . .
12.000 Dahlias— "hole roots.
10.000 Ampelopsis Veitchii.
10,0(10 Clematis Paniculata

20.000 Wichuraiana. Crimson Rambler and Prairie
RosPs.
son Aclinidia Polygama-Neu ..■linil.ir.
.■j.OtK) English Ivy- 1. on'.' lops.
2.T,000 Honeysuckles, Matrimony Vines. Wistaria, &c.
IIXI.OOO California Privet-1 mid 2 xivirs old.
Trade list on application. Correspondence solicited

AZALEA INDICA ^^^^^Kir^

.\ll the best varieties, and will make fiae

plants for Easter blooming.

10 to 12-inch crowns 33.50 per dozen.

13 to lii-iuch crowns $!>.50 per dozen.

CINERARIAS. .S-in.li. l.ii.l Miid bloom %\.-2h iier do/..
DOUBLE GOLDEN DWARF M4RGUERITE Cuttings.

l.> mail, -tl.r.il I'rr 100.
WHITTON & SONS. cor. City & Green Sts.. Utica, N. Y,

• -^ ^ -«■-«'-«■'«■-«■-«.-«.-«. -^ '^ •

^ WHY NOT ^

' Advertise and sell some *

i rooted cuttings or other ^

A surplus stock. ^

' THIS SIZE "AD." ONLY $1.00. '

/ > " .-■ *

GftLIFGRNIfl PRIVET

I M-iir old. 12 I.I ■.'li-in.-ii lo|.s, Mo.-kv , ^h.lKI per HHK)
1 vear old, 12 to l.i-inc'h tops. li.OO per IIHX)

1 vear old, 8 to 12-inch tops. 4.00 per 1000

Cuttings, 6 inches long, tied 200 in bunch $1.25 per
1000: 25,000 lots, $1.00 per 1000.

River View Nurseries,

O'HAQAN ,& KINO, Little Silver, N. J.

iSc^S.

The A me r i c a n Flo r i s t.

705

Among Chicago Growers.

Nothing gives the average florist more
pleasure than to visit the places of their
l)rcthren in the trade where everything is
kept in jjerfect order and the stock grown
in tlic l)cst style. Such a place is Mr. E.
Huettner's, of Park Kidge. Mr. Buettncr
has about ten acres of ground, over
70, ()()() scjuare feet of which is covered
with glass. In the erection of the houses
every cfl'ort was made to construct them
in the best possible manner.

The first range of houses was built
about eight years ago, and the others six
years later, but all have been kept in such
periect repair it is difficult to distinguish
the old from the new. Carnations and
roses are chiefly grown, though a much
larger variety of flowers may be found
here than in any other jilace in the vicin-
itv of this city. N'alley and all bulV) stock
are forced in large (juantities. The valley-
is coming on in all stages of growth, and
some now being cut is very near perfec-
tion for so early in the season. Tulips in
several varieties, all well grown, are now-
fit to cut. Narcissus \'on Sion are mak-
ing good progress and w-ill be in full
bloom in a few days.

Some of Mr. Buettner's Harrisii lilies are
badly diseased this year, and a large pro-
portion of the plants have been thrown
away on this account. Those that are
left, in different stages of growth are doing
nicel3 — some of them only six inches high,
others in full bloom. Mr. Earl, the fore-
man, always grows American Beauties
■v\'ell, but this season he has surpassed
himself, and the product is exceptionally
good. Mr. Buettner makes a special
eftbrt to bring his roses along in summer
and fall, so as to have as many as possi-
ble around the holidays, and he has suc-
ceeded admirably this season, nearh-
every house being in full crop at the proper
time. In addition to Beauties, the Bride,
Bridesmaid, Meteor and Belle Siebrecht
are all very good, though not up to the
remarkably high standard attained with
Beauties. The method of propagating
tea roses is a little different here than that
ordinarily pursued. Very long cuttings
are used, that is, they are four or five
inches in length. Mr. Buettner claims
that by this method he gets stronger
breaks and heavier growth in the earlier
stages. His American Beauties, however,
are increased in the usual way from two-
eye cuttings.

A house of mignonette was well grown,
but it would probably have been better
to grow only one variety rather than
several in mixture. Mr. Buettner plants
his carnations closer together on the
benches than is usually done, the average
distance being about ten inches. Some
of the stronger growing kinds appear to
resent the crowding, while others, such as

NEW

CHRYSANTHEMUMS
—FOR 1898—

Alice F. Carey> Chemp-wec, Dolores, Min-
ne-waska, Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Robert G.
Carey, Spob-wood, at $3.50 per doe.; $25.00

McGowan and Scott, seem to luxuriate in
their close (juarters. No better blooms of
these two varieties can be found in the
market than are grown here, and with
the plants set so close together that they
completely cover the ground, I doubt
whether a greater number could have
been grown on the same amount of bench
space. One house was filled with mar-
guerites just commencing to bloom in
7-inch pots. Across the end of several
houses, occupying little room that could
be otherwise utilized, arc boxes of helio-
trope covered with bloom. K large vari-
ety of flowers arc grown outside in sum-
mer, including piconies, delphiniums,
campanulas, coreopsis, sweet peas, asters,
etc., all the ground being devoted to this

work. .\lr. Buettner disposes of all his
floral products to his former partner, Mr.
E. Wienhoebcr. J. T. A.

The Price of Violets.

Plorists representing lour leading cities
were recently asked the price of violets,
.'ind the following characteristic replies
where given:

New York. — Not the fashion now.

Boston. — Eternal vigilance.

Philadelphia. — Let us try the 'phone.

Chicago. — How many?

Ke.\1)I.\g, P.\. — The business of W. M.
Lcche, at 532 Penn street, has been sold
to H. M. Shoemaker.

CHRYSANTHEMUM FRANK HARDY.

THE SENSATION
OF THE SEASON

CertlHcated by the committeeB of the (.'hrysanthemum Society of America at New York, Chicago,

Boston and Philadelphia,
ly First prize amont; whites wherever exhibited ..Ml Tiie beat mid-season white to date and In-

Price, per plant, 50c.; per dozen, S3;
per 100, S20; per 1000, $150.

•i:^ at 11)0 rate: 250 at 1000 rate.

A. HERRINGTON,

FLORHAM FARMS. - - MADISON, NEW JERSEY

Two Great Sports

CARNATION CHRYSANTHEMUM

VICTOR

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and certainly the most prollflc bloomer, perfectly
healthy and of vtnoroua growth

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The finest yellow for cut blooms or exhibition pur
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doz. ; Jl^o.OO per 100; J-JJO 00 per 1000.

HUGH GRAHAM, 104 South 13th Street, PHILADELPHIA.

r&f\G06K'8
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All the Newest and Best Varieties

It pays to buy from the leading grower. We
grew more thaii 36 acres of Dahlias the past
season— more than any tive (5) other growers in
the world combiued. Write us for wants and
priees before purchasing elsewhere.

Our 1898 illustrated descriptive catalogue accu-
rately describing all the leading new and old
varieties is now in the printers hands and will be
sent about Feb. 1st to all who received our 1897
list without application. Send for it, it will in-

W. P. PEACOCK, Atco, N. J.

30,000 DAHLIAS

Before ordering your Dahlia stocit be sure and send
for my catalOBue novelties and standards of the best
quality and at the lowest prices. All stocit guaranteed
true to name.

W. W WILMORE. Box 382. DENVER. COLO.

Jardinieres, Pots f Pedestals

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Florists' Use.

Artistic Shapes
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Jan. 2g^

Allentown, Pa.

Business is rather encouraging. Deco-
rations and funeral work have kept the
florists more than ordinarily busy of late.
Anything in the cut flower line has sold
readily at fair prices. At Christmas while
the demand for palms, ferns and decora-
tive plants was far ahead of any previous
season, in cut flowers the demand rather
exceeded the supply,

Mr. John F. Horn has commenced
building a violet house to cover 10x100.
The violet is still a somewhat scarce arti-
cle in this section, though popular and in
favor with the public.

Mr. A. B. Ellsworth contemplates build-
ing an additional rose house to cover
20x200. It is needless to add that Mr.
E. never does an^-thing by halves and
that the new rose house will be no excej)-
tion to his standing rule: "Whatever is
worth doing at all is worth doing well."
Mr. Ellsworth, by the by, has been ten-
dered the nomination for mayor. His
efficient services during the past three
years as select councilman, and his busi-
ness-like methods of conducting municipal
affairs, make him especiallj' desirable for
the office. Homo.

Newport, R. I.

The annual meeting of the Newport
Horticultural Society was held on the
evening of the 12th inst. The following
officers were elected for the year: Presi-
dent, James McLeish; vice-presidents,
Benjamin F. Tanner, John T. Allan;
recording secretary, John J. Butler; finan-
cial secretary, Andrew Meikle; treasurer,
Richard S. Gardiner; sergeant-at-arms,
Thomas Beattie; executive committee,
James McLeish, Alex. McLellan, Robert
Laurie, Richard Gardiner, James Boyd,
Bruce Butterton, John Milne, A. K. .'\Ic-
Mahon, John J. Butler. Auditing com-
mittee, Joseph Gibson, William Burton,
Arthur Griffin.

The meeting was one of the largest ever
held by the society. All seemed intent on
furthering the interests of the organiza-

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tion, and there was considerable talk for
the benefit of the entertainment commit-
tee, which committee is expected to at-
tain to the degree of A 1. A series of en-
tertainments is proposed. The constitu-
tion was amended in several particulars,
associate members being provided for. It
was also partially decided that the soci-
ety give an exhibition the coming fall.
The organization of a Bowling Club is a
probable new feature.

The following members received medals
for last fall's exhibits in the hall. Thesoci-

et3-'s medal to .\rthur Griffin for begonias;
bronze medal to Robert Laurie for Be-
gonia Socotrana; and bronze medal to
Alexander McLellan, for chrysanthe-
mums. J. J. Butler.

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After a man has owed j-ou money as
long as two years he begins to believe the
account is not right. At the end of three
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--.Iv Alyssum, Little Gem, lb. $3.00 10 .30

' i Aster, Setnple's Branching, shell pink 30 l.H)

P " •• ■' white 30 l.SO

lavender 30 1..tO

mixed 30 l.-.'S

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''\/^f% ' I Candytuit, Empress 10 .30

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' Draca-na indiVisa 15 .40

.^k" "" i -'^ Phlox nana compaota, mixed 30 I..50

1 I jt, -r % Smilax, lb., $4.00 15 .40

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on $2.00 worth and over for cash with order.

hen 8 weeks old. Trade
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TUBEROUS BEGONIAS

$4.00 per J 00. ..* These
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LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, $3.50 per 100
LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, $4.50 per 100

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white and shell pink, separate.. 25c $1 50

Pyrethrum Golden Feather 15c 40c

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The American Florist.

707

The Treatment of Rose Seeds.

Ei). Am. Florist: — What is the best
way to treat rose seeds? Must they be
stratified, or can they be sown in flats
and treated as ordinary seed flats?

SUBSCRIUEK.

The incjuiry of your correspondent
refers to a matter which has been agitat-
iiig my own mind the past few weeks.
Til he perfectly candid, I do not know
which is the better plan to treat rose
seeds. When in Lyons, France, soinc
years since, Messrs. Guillot, Fernet and
other French rosarians planted their rose
seeds in the open ground in prepared lior-
ders. Mr. Guillot's border was aljoul
three feet wide and raised about four
inches above the path. At Walthain.
Ivngland, Messrs. W. Paul & Sons used
practically the same plan, Mr. Paul stat-
ing that the seeds often took two seasons
for their germination. On the other hand
the late Mr. H. Bennett germinated his
rose seeds in pans under glass, and at the
time of my visit he had not less than
S,000 young seedling roses which had been
potted eight or ten weeks previous. Mr.
Bennett laid much stress on the necessity
of having the hips thoroughly ripened
before gathering in the fall, adding that
when this was done there was little
trouble in getting rose seeds to sprout.
.\ few weeks since I sowed some twelve
hundred rose seeds in two flats using a
loamy soil with a good mixture of sand
in it, covering the seeds with a light peat.
They were placed in a ver3- cool house
and the writer trusts that as the season
advances nature may help along the work
which has occupied no little time and
care in crossing, etc.

Mr. Thorpe in talking on this same
subject a few weeks since, gave it as his
opinion that it was a mistake to freeze
tea rose seeds, expecting help from that
process On the contrary he cited the
native home of Rosa Indica as indicating
just the opposite course. Some resort to
filing the hard shell of the seed, thinking
thereby to hasten germination, but my
experiments in this line have not proven
satisfacton,-. Some staii; their rose seeds
in a warm hot- bed (manure) in the spring
with fair results, My judgment is that
for all tender roses the seed should be
sown in November and December and
given a suitable length of time in which
to come up; if the seeds are well ripened
and mature, many of them will begin to
peep through the soil in April and ilay.
The soil should be kept uniformly moist.
E. G. Hill.

Binghampton, N. Y.

Mrs. M. L. Barnes and Mr. Wni. M.

Moore have consolidated their interests,

the name of the firm being Barnes &

Moore. In addition to their greenhouse
establishment on Oak street, they have
opened a flower store at 77 Court street,
in the very heart of the Ijusiness center.

Mr. Moore reports trade as very satis-
factory, the dem.-md for palms, ferns and
plants of all kinds being quite brisk and
on the increase.

Since my last visit to thiscity somefour

years ago, Mrs. Barnes has made some
substantial additions to and general
improvements about her greenhouses, the
plant covering over 8,000 feet of space.

Mr. M. N. Mills is reported to be on the
sick list.

At Jas. B. Tully's, things show up in fine
sh.-ipc. His ])lants, as usual, show the
effects of good treatment. Homo.

Roses looses Roses

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BRIDES ^ J*
KAISERIN ^
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White Pet, Climb. Wootton, Pres.
Carnot and 100 other leaders in Teas,
H. Teas and Climbers.

Send for ijrices.

The National Plant Company, Dayton, Ohio.
20,000 ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS

Ready now. I'erte. I-.a F'rance. Meteor. Hermoea,
BrUle. Bridesmaid, NlphetOB, $1.3o per 100.
CARNATIONS-Oaybreak, Scott. McGowan, $1.00
per too. Cnsli with order. By mall add 10c per 100.

J. J. LAMPERT, King Street. XENIA, 0.

It will be better for everj'body if you
mention the American Florist when writ-
ing advertisers on this page.

NEW FORCING ROSE

MRS. ROBT. GARRETT

Hybrid tea, rich soft pink, buds very long, flower
extra large, delightfully fragrant, rivaling Brides-
maid in color, but larger and much more produc-
tive. A sturdy, vigorous grower, a money
maker and a triumph of American skill. The best
firms in the country are investing in it. It has
won numerous prizes and has elicited the most
favorable comment from critical judges. Price •
strong plants from rJ'^.-inch pots, $35.00 per 100 in
lots less than 1000; $225.00 per 1000. Orders
booked now, delivery March 15, 1898. Corres-
pondence solicited. Address

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Am. Beauties, Brides, Maids,
Perles, Belle Siebrecht, Meteors.
Write for prices to

GEO. A. KUHL, - PEKIN, ILL.

New American Rose

MRS. ROBERT GARRETT

Aeoneof the syndicate holding stock In this rose we
otfer first class plants, from 2H-lnch pots, to be de-
livered on and after March 15. 18;^8. at the aereed price
of $3 50 per dox.. $25.00 per IDO, $225.00 per 1000.

AMERICAN ROSE CO.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS BOARD OF TRADE.

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Organized for the Protection of

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Write to the Secretary for terms anJ information regarding Membership, Collection Rates and Reporting and Credit Department.
Testimonials of the highest character as to efficiency and reliability.

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secretary.

(NOTARY PUBLIC; s-Ti :Broaciv^a:^, JVEj w ^^oieic.

708

The American Florist.

Jan. 2g,

Something About Potash in the Soil.

Prof. Heiges at the Farmers' Institute
meeting held at Horticultural Hall week
before last said he knew of no practical
means to estimate the value of potash in
the soil from general appearances, but
there are a few general principles which
may be observed and should be a guide.

First, soils that have been covered by
woods will always contain a sufficient
amount of soluble potash. The decay
going on in the forests of deciduous and
of everygreen trees produces potash, or
rather leaves potash, but more espe-
cially the slow decaj' of fallen branches.
Micaceous soils, or soils containing silver
and gold, are rich in potash, though it
may not always be available. Limestone
soils are also rich in potash. A plant will
sometime assimilate more potash than it
actually needs, and this is where the
burning of a given plant and analyzing
the ashes thereof will be misleading. It
is certain that farmers are paying too
high a price for the potash contained in
wood ashes; that it would Ije cheaper to
purchase it in the form of muriate of
potash. L.

Roman Cement.

In answertotheinquiry of "L.," regard-
ing Roman cement, it is an English
importation, and I doubt if it can be pro-
cured outside of a few of the larger east-
ern cities, as it is an expensive cement,
and one very little used in this country,
excepting in costly sub-marine masonry.
Any of the better grades of domestic
hydraulic cements may be used with good
results, and even a good qualitj' of Port-
land cement will answer, but the harden-
ing process is a little slower than with the
Roman. He.nrv W. Gibbons.

Elkhart, Ind. — The florist firm of
Shanks Bros, has been dissolved, W. M.
Shanks retiring. The firm name is now
C. L. Shanks & Co.

Seed Stores ?ii^
Flower Stores

Can profitably handle our ^

Packages of Plant Food. %

Attractive, take Uttle .* ^ ^

shelf room. Valuable ^ ^

booklet free. Good profits. '^

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NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS

FOR PRESENT SOWINQ.

Per trade pkt. Per oz-

ALYSSUM, Little Gem $ .15 .30

ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus, new seed just received,

$1.25 per 100 seeds; $11.00 per 1000 seeds.
ASTER, Truffanfs Prize, white, blue, pink, scarlet and

mi.\ed, each 30 -i-OO

" Queen of the Market, the earliest of all, white,

blue. pink, scarlet and mixed, each 35 1.^0

*' Semple's Branching (true) white, pink, red, blue

and raised, each '. 30 1 Ml

CANNA, Mme. Crozv, A. Bouvier, Florence Vaughan,

each ". .1.1

CARNATION Marguerite, mixed 25 1,00

CENTAUREA Gvmnocarpa W .in

COBjEA Scandens 15 JO

MOON FLOWER. 15 .50

LOBELIA C. Palace, Compact 80 2.00

Trailing 25 .75

MIGNONETTE Machet , 15 .50

NASTURTIUM Dwarf, mixed .15

Climbing, mixed .15

PETUNIA, Mottled and Striped .50

Dwarf, cornp,act 30

PHLOX, choicest dwarf, mixed 50 2.00

SALVIA Clara Bedman (dwiirf) 30 2. .50

Splendens (scarlet sage) 25 1.25

SMILAX. new crop, *4.00 per lb 15 .40

SWEET PEAS, Pink Cupid (new) 20

THUNBERGIA, orange, white, mixed, each 10 .30

Tor.riia Fcmnitri Grandiflora 30

Verbena. \yx\ choicest, mixed 50 I 75

The above list comprises only the most popular florists seeds for
present sowing. For a complete trade list of seeds and supplies
please write us at once for a copy.

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leadinc; growers for destroyine the Mealy Bug, Scale, Thrip
■a :i larixe number of testimonials. 40c per pint; 75c per quart; $1.25
illou Uey for $9,00.

Does not injure the most delicate plants. Extensively used for fumi-
gating and syringing. 200 lbs. of tobacco in one pint of Nikoteeu.

This is one of many testimonials:

Dec. 29tb. 1897.

"Yours of the 2Hth iust.. asking my opinion of Nikoteen is at hand. I have
lieen using Nikoteen for about one year and find it the cleanest and cheapest
form of using tobacco for Green Ply.

It requires less labor to use it tlian it does to put the stems in the walks and
to take them out again, and is more effective and costs less money. 1 only use
stems to make tobacco water with. There is another great advantage it has. It
never cripples the buds, nor do they ever smell of it, but it will kill the lly if
properly applied. I am about out of it; please send me another case of ten bottles."
Very truly yours, Joseph Heacock. Jenkinton, Pa.

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709

The Fuchsia Contest.

P. C., N. Y., says, "I have read with
much interest in the issue of the Florist
the article on fuchsias and the olVer made
for the best plant photographed. As I
would like to enter as a competitor, I
must ask a few questions:"

Question 1. "Should the plantbegrown
in a certain sized pot, or may it be grown
in any size?" There is no restriction on
the size of the pot to be used. This will
enter partly into the contest. The com-
mittee on award will, no doubt, judge
from the photograph whether a suitable
sized pot has been used Ijy its appearance
in the picture or otherwise.

Question 2. "Must the photograph be
taken at a given date or at a time when
the plant is considered at its best?" As
stated to another intpiirer, the photo
should be taken when the plant is thought
to be at its best, and this will also be a
matter of judgment for the cultivator to
exercise.

Question 3. "If a plant is grown big
in a small pot, would it receive more con-
sideration than one just as large or big-
ger in a larger sized pot?" Because a
plant is grown big in a small pot may or
may not have a great deal of weight with
the committee, because this contest was
originated primarily for the purpose of
practicalh- demonstrating the ease with

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For Decorating and all Flonsta' Designs.
CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linvills. Mitchell Co.. N. C.

which beautiful plants of the fuchsia may
be grown for spring or early summer
sales. Thus a large plant in a small pot
might look out of proportion and spoil
what otherwise might make a good
picture, and it might or it might not be
considered a practical plant to offer for
sale.

Question 4. "What sized pot would
3'ou .suggest to grow the plants in?" We
prefer not to give advice as to size of pot
to use, leaving that from this time on
entirelj- to the judgment of the grower.

Qu\stion 5. "Is it necessary to have
the name of the variety with the photo?"
The name of the variety must in all cases
accompany the photo, as this will be a
part of the educational features intended.

Question 6. "Are the first flowers pro-
duced from the tips of the shoots best, or
do they improve later on?" Some varie-
ties produce flowers in abundance, but
small in size, and in others the individual
flowers are larger, though few in number.
In the climate of New York the best flow-
ers arc those generally which open first.

The other questions asked are covered
in replies to other querists.

.Mugwump, Joilet, 111., after declaring
that he has a little inclination to enter
the contest, asks among other things.
"What variety is best togrow?" We pre-
fer not to give advice in this direction,
because what might be best for Illi-
nois might not be the best for New
York and vice versa. • L. O. N.

Kraft's Plant Tonic

For PLANTS, PALMS and FLOWERS

...A Wonderful Preparation for the Promotion of Plant Life, Destruction of insects and Scale..

This is one of the greatest preparations for the use of Florists and Plant Growers ever
compounded. It gives to the foliage of plants treated the bright, fresh color of healthy,
growing vegetation. It destroys all insect life infecting the plant and eradicates scale.

Besides improving the color of the plant, it eff^ects a general betterment of its condition,
aiding nature in disseminating and retaining the sap and life of the plant. The Tonic
makes the foliage of the plant solt and pliable, and a beautiful bright green.

F!"or SEilei eit _^^^a. Price per bottle, 25 cents.

14 BARCLAY STREET,
NEW YORK.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER,

It lowers the vitality of your Btock, but write for particulars of my teinperlng Apparatus.

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ^^^ Te^w"VoIk^."^^^

Whtn writing mention American Florist.

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ADVERTISE IN..

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FLORIST

SUBSCRIPTIONS, $1.00
ADVERTISEMENTS, $1.00

NOW YOU WANT IT,

BECAUSE YOU NEED IT,

AND NO DOUBT CAN AFFORD IT,

A Set ol^*Ji^*j*

Long's
# Florists

Photographs

16-Pa'„'p I'riL-i'd ('MtaloKUc Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, - Publisher,

BUFFALO, N. V.

A FEW COPIES LEFT

SOIVEMR PROGRAMME of the

S. A. f . CONVENTION at Providence

c;iii U- bad on application. A<ldri'5s
A. M. RENNIE, 6 Exchange Place, Providence. R. I.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

(SI ACC for Greenhouses, Conservatories, Hot-
ULHOO beds, etc. Also Hotbed Sashes and
Milts, Faints, Oils, etc. THE REED GLASS &
PAINT CO., 4S6 W. Broadway. NEW YORK.
Mention Amerlosn Florlgt.

GEO. E. COLE & CO.

Blank Book Makers,

Stationers ami Prlntfirs

86 and 88 Dearborn Street,
CHICAGO.

It is good business policy to men-
tion the American Florist when you
write to an advertiser.

710

The American Florist.

Jan. 2g^

Fuchsia Contest.

Replying to inc|uiries respecting the
above, the time Hmit in said contest
should not be longer than July 1, when
the photographs should be in the hands
of Prof. Co well at the American Florist
office.

The idea the writer had in mind was to
encourage the better growing of plants
for spring sales. My first awakening to
the realization of the necessity of growing
at least some specimen plants for spring
sales was a number of years ago when I
first entered a commercial establishment.
In looking out for the future, I selected a
few plants of each variety of "only those
old geraniums" and gave them extra care
as to repotting, and more space between
each plant, and labeled them "stock
plants;" and notwithstanding the fact
that an e.\tra price was asked by my em-
ployer they gradually but surely were
being sold, and despite my indignation
at the loss of my pets, which was the
cause of some good natured merriment
"in the office," itwas a wholesome lesson
to me, and one which I have never for-
gotten.

A variety of fuchsia which is not at its
best before June 15 is not of much value
for retail trade, because the bulk of the
plant trade is over by that time. The
plant should be photographed when at
its best — when there are some flowers
open at the ends of each shoot, and the
name of the variety should accompany
the picture. By way of advice, if the
prospective prize winners in this contest
do not possess a camera of their own,
don't attempt to take the plant to the
photographer, but bring the photog-
rapher to the plant, and the chances for
having a good plant to be photographed
are much better than if the plant was
taken to the photographer.

Am pleased to note that so much inter-
est is being manifested in this matter.
L. O. N.

MiDDLETOWN, CoNN. — Henry Fountaine
has a case against the gas company for
plants and flowers damaged by gas
escaping from a leaky pipe; if not settled
otherwise, he proposes to bring a suit for
damages.

NeponsetFlowerPots

Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
FREIGHT. ADD 50 CENTS CARTAGE.
Packed In Gross Weight
Size Crates of per ICOO pots Per 100 Per )(KK)

2K-lnch 1000 aboutSO lbs »0.25 $2 2U

2)5 •■ 1000 ... . " 23 " 30 2..'M

3 " 1000 " 34 " 45 3.110

3M " 1000 " 45 " 60 5.15

Standard Pot Measure.

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a i^tze milled on receipt of

forS^-ln. 2^^-ln. li-ln. 3^2-ln. 41n. 5-ln. liln. pots.
F. W. BIKD & SUN, Manufacturers.
Address all orders to our General Agents,

August Rolker & Sons

52 DEY STREET, NEW VORK.

Our Kastern Ajfents are

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

GREEN-HOUSE

HEATmC.

MYERS & CO.

1618 & 1520 S. 9th SI.
PHILADELPHIA.

Send for catalogue
and price list.

FREE UPON
APPLICATION

"TRADE A^ARK

HOT WATER HEATERS
>3TEAN BOILERS

AND

The Standard Of Excelle\ce

FO/f ThCIR ffESPECriVE PCQUIREMEMTJ,

CURNEY HEATER HFC. Co.

COR CONORFe^a

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SYRACUSE pot™ CO. flower Pots,

Bulb Pans, Hanging Baskets and Saucers

QUR FLOWER POTS are standard measure and all first-class and we assure you they will give good
^^ satisfaction. We call your attention to our new pots, (i, 7, 8 and 9-inch, called the "Poro Pot."
They are more Porous than any pots, smoother inside and outside, perfect drainage, and are easily
washed and cleaned. Give them a trial and you will not want any other. Remember these Pots are as
cheap as any other Pot on the market. Write lor price list.

SYRACUSE POTTERY CO.

SYRACUSE, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

Send for our new price list, w^ith extra discounts. All of our Pots from 7-inch and upwards
have our Patent Excelsior Bottom, which is a great advantage as it insures perfect drainage.

THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, 713 to 719 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Being centrally located

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and we know we will jjet your order.

VAIL SEED CO., 150 No. Delaware St.. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.

Brazil. Ind.
save you freight. Also bead-
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OUR POTS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY.

He ship nil goods from Cincinnati, guaranteeing lowest freight rates

and prompt delivery.
J^^Wrlte lis before plai-iiiff vour orders elsewhere

CAMBRIDGE TILE MFG. CO., Covington, K^

POTS.

STANDARD
FLOWER....

\V.'MMiiiil:irtnri-afun liiii' of Standard Flower
Pots, Hanging Vases Lawn Vases. Seed Pans
and Cylinders. gla/-i:*ii and with tiiindU-s.
SEND for our price list before ordering else-
wliere uiid save 25 per cent. Address

Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y.

FLOWER POTS

STANDARD POTS "^"

List and SAMPLES FREE.
J. 6. SWAHN'S SONS, MINNEAPo'uS.'mINN.

Boilers

GRADE..'

For GREENHOUSES.

& Co., Utica, N. Y.

Standard Pots

Made by

KELLER BROS.

NORRISTOWN, PA.

Cood I!iiilr,,ad Fa,_-ili

Kui- sl.ippinj;.
Special Attention Givei
Mail Orders, and Spc
Sizes Made to Order.

Price Lists Furnished on Application.

GEO. KELLER & SON,

MANCTPACTURKKS OP

Flower Pots.

Before buylnp write for prices.
361-363 Herndon Street,
near Wrlghtwood Ave.,

CHICAGO. ILL.
Mention American FlorlBt.

Standard ^ ^ "T^ a

FLOWER XrOVS

W. H. ERNEST,

Station M, N. E. WASHINQTON, D. C

iSqS.

The America y Florist.

711

Plain Writing.

Ed. Am. Florist.— Vou will doubtless
confer a favor on all of your advertisers
if you will write and publish an article on
the importance of plain writing and full
postoffice address.

We recently received a postal card that
was anything but plain. We could only
guess at the signature. After a good deal
of study we concluded that the heading
was Warsaw. Thestatenot being written
we turned the card over to find it in the
post mark, but the post mark reads
"Pittsburg and Chicago P. O." indicat-
ing that the card was mailed on train
and in one of four states, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio or Pennsylvania. We turned to one
state after another in a national direc-
tory and found that each one of these
states has a Warsaw. We sent a postal
card to each one of them and if we have
properlj' guessed the name, we will prob-
ably get another connnunication giving
the full address that we requested.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

Another Problem for the S. A. F.

We are told by Hx-.Member of the Execu-
tive Committee that thej- are inconstant
need of suggestions. Presuming that
they will not object to an open letter I
suggest that steps be taken at once to
organize an S. A. F. court of equity, hav-
ing three members elected — one retiring
each year — whose duty it shall be to decide
cases of dispute or difterences, where
adjustment by a third party is necessarv,
arranging that members agree to submit
such troubles to this court and abide
thereby; this will save law-suits and
much expense The boards of trade in all
large cities do this and I do not see why
a national society should not do so.

C. B. W.

Lancaster, Pa. — At the recent meeting
of the State Horticultural Society, Morris
Brinton, Jr., read a good paper on the
newer carnations and roses. Officers for
1S9S were elected and the next meeting
will be held at Harrisburg.

CYPRESS

CH M|»REOUflABU;tHANPINE.

SASH BAItl

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fSER.

jREENHOUSl

AND OTMIR SUiLOiNfi MATkRIAL.

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\ LUMBERAMV^USES."
-Speci&l GreenhouWdilculttr.

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HAIL

Por Insurance against
damage by hail,

Address

JOHN G. ESLER. Secv. F. H. A.. Saddle River. M. J

tVAHS' IMPROVED

ytMmATiifC\
APPAMATffS \

I QUAKF/tarrmcMmfwom.

When writing mention American Florist.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for greenhouses
from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it against
many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are. trying to
reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recognized as
experts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circula
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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n^!:' Pure Linseed Oil Putty.Paints.Brustes Etc.

|3K write for. latest prices ^

i

CALIFORNIA RED CEDAR

NEVER DECAYS.
A. DIETSCH & CO., 619 Sheffield Ave.,

CHICAGO.

t

STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINE.

NONE

EQUAL IT

IN

Strength

AND

Durability

Send for Catalogue.

NOTHING
Flimsy

OR

Complicated
about it.

E. HIPPARD. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO.

Mention American Florist.

=^^^' -NEW DEPRRTURE,"''
>' VEMT)L/\TIN& f\PPL)aNc£:

You can not get a GOOD<THING for

nothing. But the price of this apparatus is
next to nothing. Send for price and de-
scription to

J. D. CARMODY, Evansvlllo, ind.

LOUISIANA
Cypress
V^*! Green House
Material.

RED CEDAR

Write for Estimates.

Mention Amerlcan;Florl«t.

712

The American Florist.

Jan. 29,

Index to Advertisers.

Bo.xCo mi

Baker C F TIK

Bassett & Waahourn .t>'.t2
Baversdorfer H& Co*i'.«i

Beckert Theo F Tin

Benson Murtln 709

H.>bl)mk liC "Ut;

Boerner Fred 704

1 T W.

Breltmeyer J & Son.
Budlong J A.

..mh m-

C'arlton H K 704

Carabrld»e Tile Mfg

Co 710

Carmodv J D 711

Chadwlck rhas 7(i:i

Cleveland Seed Co .. tW7
Clucas & Boddlngton

Co B't7

Cole Geo B 4 Co 7cr.i

Conard & Jones Co — 7114

Conley John & Son Kil

CjttaKe Gardens 7iil

Craig Robt . Till

Cunningham J H 7111

Darling C T 7111

Dickinson Albert Co l?JS

UletscD A & Go 711

Dillon J L 704

^>om«rFred ftSona '''^ 70;i

Dreer H A 7110 7nii

Ebret F 0'.«i

Klllott W H rail

Klllott Wm & Son 7IKi

Ellis & Pollworth.. .. ISU

Ernest W rt "Ill

Faxon M B bill

Felthousen J E 7(14

Ford Bros tsi2

Galvln 4Co UCi

Gibbons H W 'Hi

iJIblln & Co 710

Graham Hugh. ... 711.}

Gurney Heater Co 711)

llill Aosn, 711

UancuCki.Son .... Hit)

Uirt M A «'.«

rieiT Albert M 703

llerrlngton A 70J

Hllflnger Bros iiu

Hill EG* Co 707

HlpoardE 711

Ultchlngs & Co 712

Uolton s. Hunkel Co. iSi4

Ho .Ber H M . .. 711

Uopp & Lempke •■'.''.♦

e^dw (
HuntBH. .
Hunt M A Floral Co.
Illinois Cut Flower Oc
.lemilngs R B

,n'.f2

Keller Bros
Keller Geo & Son...
Kennlcoti Bros tk).

King .T M

Krafts Plant Tnnlt
KroeschPlI Brop Co.

Kuehn C A

Kudl C4eo A

Lake D S

npert .1 ,1

La

.lulli

Llttlefleld H F. . . .
L Klkland LumCo.
Long D B

Louisville Tobacco Co.bW

Lucas J & Co 712

Lynch W B 692

Manning Jacob W 701

Manz J & Co 709

Marshall C L 704

May Jno N 705

McCarthy N H' & Co. ..tin:)
McCullough J (. has...i;i>8
McDonald & MoManusttia
McDonald & Stelle. ...7IM

McFadden W A BM

Michel Henrj- F 708

Michel B H.. 094

Mlllang Frank (93

Minor W L 701

vtonlnger.l C Oo 712

Moon W H Co 704

Morris Hural Co 701

Mound City Flo Co.. ..604

My rs Jt Co .. 710

fjatlonal Flo Board of

Trade 707

National Fait Co... .7u7

NlemeyerHA 699

N Y Out Flower Co.. ..693

OUagan & King 704

Palmer The K T Co... 696
Pa-\ion Greenhouses.. 7U3

Peacock W P 705

PennocK Sam'l 8... . tt'3

Prince A G & Co 69!

Quaker City Mc'h Wtts. 711

KandallAL 692

Kaynor J 1 693

Regan Printing Hou8e69l
Keed Glass&PalnlCo 709

Keed & Keller 696

'^elnoe^g csnjs 092 703

Rennle A M 709

nice M & Co 696

ttlcksuckur o ±1 709

Roemer F 69;

Rogers P'k Floral Co 692
Rolker A & Sons.. 7118 719

Schiller. I 1 697

Shepht-rd Mrs T B ...698

Schneider V A 704

Scott John 701

shendan W V bTti

Slebrecht * Son. ..701
Simmons W P & Co .702
Situations. Wanu. eic.690

Skabcura Dip Co 697

•*mllh Narn & son 6*.ftt

Smith W C 6I«

Soltau C. 691

South Park Floral Co.7u:i
South Side Floral Co.. 7111
Standard Fertlllaer C<.fK^7
Steams Lumber f'o.. .711
St Louis Cut !< low er Co 0-
Stollery Bros 703

Struck J N & Bro '11

Sunderbruch U L Co BSM
Sutherland Geo A f93
Swanns Sons j G 710

Syracuse Pottery Co 710
Tal by 1 & "Son 694

Toklo Nursery tj 698
Traendiy * bchenck 693
Vail Seed Co 710

VaughanJ o 6J1 693

"

.06 T09

Vanghan, McKelli

r &

Wlnterson

Walker Kenlli/er < 0 70h

Watson G C

69"

Weber H & sons.

703 707

Welch Bros

....693

Whllldln Pot Co ..

...710

wnlmore W W. .

... 71I0

VVhition s & Son.

....704

WmteriGiover .

....692

wittbold G<wi ..

....701

Wltterstaetter R.

... 699

Wood Bros

....701

Young Jno

....693

Welsh .. 701

CYPRESS

GREENHOUSE

MATERIAL

OF ANY

DESCRIPTION.

Hitohing^s & Co.

ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS AND RUILOERS

AND LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

^■fXtsL^

^-firi^^j^

Conservatories, Greenhouses, Palm Houses, etc., erected complete, with our patent Iron
Frame Construction. Send tour cents postage for illustrated catalogue.

233 Mercer Street, NEW YORK.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

(Established 1856.)

LARGEST BUILDERS OF GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES. PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION EMBRACE LATEST

IMPROVEMENTS. SIX HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR.

Send 4 cents postage to New York office for latest catalogue.

NEW YORK OFFICE, GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS,

160 FIFTH AVE . cor. 2)st St. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

When writing mention American Florist.

For Cheap Fuel

would recommend Style "C" of the

"Spence" Hot Water Heater.

This style is especially adapted to the use of wood and
the poorer qualities of hard and soft coal. If you
would rather use hard coal, style "B" would suit you
better

American toiler Company

SEND ^OR CATALOGUE.

Mention tbls paper.

irl CHICAGO, 84 Lake St.

NEW YORK, 94 Centre St.

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